July Favorites

Hey guys!

I'm really sorry, I'm quite late with favorites of July, because I didn't have internet connection for a few days.

So let's just jump into it :)

FACE

I bought this moisturizing cream from Green Line in the beginning of July and I've been using it constantly since then. It's for normal and mixed skin and I do have mixed skin - oily, and dry on the forehead and cheeks. It promises to tighten the pores, which I haven't noticed, but still, it is a good moisturizer. I apply it every morning before I put my foundation on.

You get 50 ml of product for around 4€, which is really nice. The packaging is green and so is the cream. It smells so good - like apples, so fresh and nice :) The only negative for me is that it doesn't have any SPF, so do keep that in mind. Oh and btw, it contains parabens.

CHEEKS:

Another blush in this month's favorites :) This one is Essence blush from their limited edition Brit-Tea. It has a rose pattern, which is so cute, however so similar to Milani ;)

For me, this blush was definitely the star of the whole collection. It has very nice illuminating properties and I just love it for the summer!

As you can see the blush has three different shades, the white one is a perfect highlighter. When all shades are mixed together you get a light pink blush (as you can see on the swatch below) that is ideal for fair and light skintones.

LIPS:

Because of the heat waves my lips have been quite dry in the past month and a half, which is a shame because I've also been loving matte lipsticks. So I was using different lip balms and sure the Burt's Bees lip balm (which is my favourite) did help, but for a quick solution (so I could wear a matte lipstick) this Lush Santa's Lip Scrub is awesome! 

It smells like Coca-Cola - so yummy I could eat it - guess what, you can actually eat it :D Of course I don't mean you can get a spoon and eat it from the jar :D You just rub the scrub all over your lips to exfoliate them. Then — YES! — just lick your lips clean. It's made out of sugar and other edible ingredients, so don't worry ;) It tastes sweet and yummy and it does leave your lips with a slightly red tint. However, the santa's edition is a limited one that they carry during the winter, but they do have a lip scrub in their permanent range, it's a bubblegum lip scrub. This product is a must if you have dry lips, trust me!

BODY:

A friend gave me this body spray because she didn't like the smell, however I fell in love with it completely. It's an Essence Body Spray from their limited edition Beach Cruisers, which was last year's summer limited edition.  Of course you probably can't get it anymore, but I included it because it does smell like their fragrance Like a day in a Paradise, which is in permanent range. 

The packaging is adorable, so summery! The smell is sooooo nice, however very very sweet, so if you don't like sweet scents, you probably shouldn't buy the fragrance ;) It smells just like summer - mangoes, sun tan lotion, coconut... perfection ;) The only downfall is that this body spray doesn't last very long on me.. however I don't know the longevity of a fragrance.

I hope you enjoyed, oh and btw, I reached 100 followers, thank you so much for your support, and there's a giveaway coming soon!! :))

Kisses,

Katja

Essence "Happy Girls Are Pretty" Trend Edition - Preview

We all know that a smile is the most gorgeous make-up, so the new essence trend edition “happy girls are pretty” is going to underline the natural beauty of all girls. The colour scheme consists of delightful pastel shades complemented by brown nuances that are sure to flatter all beauties. The ultra slim eye pencil with an extra thin mine creates fine, accurate eyeliner styles, while the contouring set accentuates the facial features and adds expression. The nails shine in six cool colours with three different effects. Loving designs with a knit-look reminiscent of the cozy time of year decorate the blush as well as the nail file.

Be happy, feel pretty … with essence!

Essence Happy Girls Are Pretty - Eyeshadow Palette

 

pretty beautiful. the eyeshadow palettes are available in two versions with five colours each: vanilla, apricot, pink, grey and beige or apricot, beige and three different brown shades. a matching colour for every single happy moment! the ball of wool with “knit” lettering dances across the entire palette and is a cute eye-catcher.

available in 01 happiness is … seeing your smile and 02 happiness is … following your heart. 

Essence Happy Girls Are Pretty - Ultra Slim Eye Pencil

 

precision work! the ultra slim eye pencil with an extra thin applicator is ideal for creating fine, accurate lines. the eyes are beautifully emphasized in cool grey and trendy brown.

available in 01 happy girls rock and 02 the choco side of life.

Essence Happy Girls Are Pretty - Sheer Lipbalm

 

soft lips. the lipstick comes in a practical stick-shape so it’s always close at hand in a choice of delicate colours like soft pink and a flattering rosewood tone. the light texture feels wonderfully pleasant on your lips and makes them nice and smooth.

available in 01 pretty you! and 02 live, laugh, love and repeat.

Essence Happy Girls Are Pretty - Multi Colour Blush

 

lovely cheeks! the mutli colour blush with a cute knit-print in light rosé ensures lovely rosy cheeks, while the more intensive shade adds a fresh highlight. the pretty heart embossment is a true eye-catcher, too!

available in 01 you sweeten my day! 

Essence Happy Girls Are Pretty - Contouring Set

 

happy as ever. the contouring set is ideal for naturally emphasizing your facial features. the matt contouring powder adds a touch of shade while the fine-shimmering highlighter accentuates the cheekbones. the supple texture blends smoothly.

available in 01 happiness is … a way of life. 

Essence Happy Girls Are Pretty - Nail Polish

messengers in a bottle! it’s easy to create trendy nail styles with the nail polishes, which are available in six pastel shades with cool effects ranging from plain to satin. they offer great coverage and are sure to put a smile on your face with their high gloss finish.

available in 01 make me smile, 02 happy girls rock, 03 enjoy the little things, 04 just happy!, 05 pretty you! and 06 the choco side of life.

Essence Happy Girls Are Pretty - 2 in 1 Nail File

cute file… the 2in1 nail file keeps nails in shape in a flash as one side gently shortens while the other shapes. and nail styling sessions are sure to be twice as nice with the cute heart print!

available in 01 keep calm and be happy.

NOTD*41: Essence Fun Fair LE - 02 Be My Marshfellow!

Essence Fun Fair LE - 02 Be My Marshfellow! (2 coats)

REVIEW + swatches: Nyx Eyeshadow Palette - Versus

Hey guys! :)

I prepared a review for today and I'll talk about Nyx 10 color eyeshadow palette in Versus. It's a part of the runway collection and I pretty much picked it up because of the purple eyeshadows. However, this palette also has some pretty awesome neutrals in it.

I really like the packaging. It's sleek and compact. The large mirror inside the palette is a plus and a foam tip applicator is included.

There are obviously 10 eyeshadows and you get 14g of product, which is really nice.

Oh and btw it is cruelty free, which I'm very happy about. The texture of the shadows is not very smooth, they sometimes crumble.  There's also quite a bit of fallout as you're applying, so be aware of that.

Overall the shadows are not as pigmented as I'd like them to be, specially the purples are pretty sheer. However, they'll still come out nice with a primer underneath. I like the variety of finishes these palette gives (some shadows are matte, some shimmery).

1. Nude with a satin finish
2. Taupe brown with a semi-matte finish
3. Light Champagne with a shimmery finish
4. Light taupe brown with a satin finish
5. Black with a satin finish

From Down-Up: Nude, Taupe Brown, Light Champagne, Light Taupe Brown, Black

6. Purple with a satin finish
7. Lilac purple with a satin finish
8. Rosy pink, gold shimmers, with a satin finish
9. Light lilac purple with a satin finish, silver glitters
10. Pearly white

From Down-Up: Purple, lilac purple, rosy pink, light lilac purple, pearly white

Oh and the eyeshadows don't have names, which doesn't bother me, but may some people.

PROS:

- travel friendly

- 10 eyeshadows with different textures

- large mirror

- decent quality

- affordable

- cruelty free

CONS:

- fallout

- lack of pigmentation in some shadows

To conclude, I bought this particular palette because of the purple/lavender shades and those are precisely the ones that are not as pigmented as I'd want. They are a little powdery, and it might take another swipe or two to get the full vibrancy of the color. Other than that, this is a good, affordable palette.

 

For Slovenian readers, I bought this one on Click2chic.si. I don't know if it's still available, but it was on sale for 5,50€.

 

I hope you enjoyed :)

 

xoxo,

Katja

NOTD*40: Polka Dots Nail Art

Catrice - 470 Snow Motion (2 coats) + Oriflame - Mint Pear

(by any means these are NOT perfect, so don't judge :P)

New In - July

Hello everyone :)

Another new in post is here, I feel like I'm writing these every two weeks, time goes by so fast... :)

I hope you enjoy! :))

Balea Active Deospray

Afrodita Cream Shower Gel - Orange Cream

Oriflame Hair Band

Oriflame The One Eyelash Curler

Oriflame Professional Make-up Sponge

Oriflame Tender Care Protecting Balm

Oriflame Nail Polish Applicator Brush

Rimmel Stay Matte Primer

Elf Eyelid Primer

Green Line Clear Active - Cleansing Emulsion

Green Line Basic - Moisturizing Cream

Essence nailpolish Fun Fair LE - 02 Be my marshfellow!

Depend All-Round Polish

Augenbrauenformer 

Oriflame Nail Stickers

Essence Longlasting Lipliner - 05 Lovely Frappuccino

Essence Longlasting Lipliner - 07 Plum Cake

Rimmel 3 in 1 Powder Blush - 003 Autumn Catwalk

Catrice Lipstick Nude Purism LE - C02 Silky Rose

Maybelline Lipstick - 430 Coral Ambition

Nyx Eyeshadow Palette - Versus

Avon Blush & Bronze Trio

Avon Ultra Colour Lip Tint Pen - Freesia

Essence "Urbaniced" Trend Edition - Preview

Skatepark, basketball court or chill out zone – every city has one: a hot spot to relax and hang out with friends. The new trend edition “urbaniced” by essence is conquering these “places to be”! 

Inspired by the athletic street style fashion, this trend edition offers a colour scheme full of contrasts with bold shades like pink, fuchsia and blue as well as darker nuances such as grey, mud and black. The exciting, slightly brushed texture turns the street style eyeshadows into true it-pieces, and the blush with a splash design is totally unique, too. The lip cream in a cool tube design comes with a small applicator so all girls can emphasize their lips when they’re out and about. The nail & cuticle tattoo liner decorates nails and cuticles with awesome graffiti designs, and two limited fragrances exude a touch of city flair. While “like an uptown girl” stands out for its light yellow fruit and floral accents, “like a downtown girl” convinces with dark berries and sensual notes. 

Urban and nice … with essence!

 Essence Urbaniced - Street Style Eyeshadow

street art! the metallic texture of the eyeshadows with a cool asphalt pattern in a street style look give eyes an intensive finish in the three trendy colours silver, pink and grey-black. 

available in 01 city girls rule!, 02 the happy direction and 03 for city-kittys only!. 

Essence Urbaniced - Graffiti Ink Eyeliner

get inked! the deep black, long-lasting formula of the ink eyeliner ensures exciting eyeliner styles. whether you go for slim lines or a more dramatic look – your eyes are sure to stand out!

available in 01 for city-kittys only!. 

Essence Urbaniced - Lip Cream

 

urban lips. the lip cream in soft pink and bright fuchsia provides the lips with a gorgeous matt finish. the small brush applicator allows an ultra-accurate application and is the perfect companion for all urban adventures in its small, sealable pouch.

available in 01 go for a stroll and 02 turn heads, baby!.

Essence Urbaniced - Blush

freestyle. the blush with a soft texture in fresh pink is truly unique – the surface is decorated with urban splashes of colour. the intensive fuchsia perfectly harmonizes with the pink to give you a radiant complexion.

available in 01 the sunny side of the street. 

Essence Urbaniced - Street Style Highlighter

 

funky street! the light, powdery texture of the highlighter has a cool 3d embossment. easy to blend, it offers shimmering, metallic results in pink.

available in 01 the happy direction. 

Essence Urbaniced - Nail Polish

 
colourful city. four different nail polishes with a long-lasting texture offer just the right colour to match every mood. this wanna-have product is ready to join you on your urban adventures in khaki, fuchsia and pink as well as silver with a trendy brushed metal finish.
available in 01 freak out!, 02 turn heads, baby!, 03 fun and the city and 04 city girls rule!. 

 

Essence Urbaniced - Top Coat 

nailborhood… the top coat with matt and shiny effect flakes in fuchsia, pink, white and black guarantees eye-catching nails. as creative and individual as graffiti!

available in 01 be my town homie!. 

Essence Urbaniced - Nail & Cuticle Tattoo Liner

art allowed. cuticle tattoos are the ultimate trend in any city! with this black tattoo liner, you can decorate your nails, cuticles and hands with cool designs. the slim tip lets you draw accurate styles like dots, stripes or hip patterns. it’s time for urban girls to get creative!

available in 01 that's art!. 

Essence Urbaniced - Like An Uptown Girl Fragrance

 

classy! cheerful, bubbly and exuberant – perfect for all uptown girls who feel most comfortable in relaxed city spots: let’s head to central park! the top note is fruity with orange, tangerine, pineapple and mango, and then unites with rose, freesia, jasmine and water lily in the middle note to give the fragrance its floral components. cedar and sandalwood, musk and vanilla create an aromatic, exotic character in the base note. “like an uptown girl” is fun and inspires a great mood.

available in 10 ml. 

Essence Urbaniced - Like A Downtown Girl Fragrance

up-to-date! fresh, modern and a little edgy – just like all the trendsetters who love the lively, vibrant and exciting dynamics of times square! tangerine, blackcurrant and grapefruit create a sparkling fruitiness in the top note. the middle note consists of peony, raspberry and candy apple to provide the fragrance with its slightly sweet, floral accents while caramel, musk, vanilla and tonka bean offer a soft, creamy aspect. “like a downtown girl” is individual and gives you the feeling of freedom!

available in 10 ml. 

Essence Urbaniced - Purse

 

tagged purse! this stylish belt pouch with a colourful graffiti design is the perfect place to store all the important utensils you need on your discovery tour of the city. the purse can easily be attached to your belt loop, too!

available in 01 bag it up!.