MISSLYN Pop it Up Gel Eyeliner & Eyeshadow

01 Black Outlines and 15 Blue Eyes Wide Open

Misslyn released this beautiful Pop Art inspired LE for summer and I was lucky enough to try most of the bits, but these eyeliners impressed me the most. I know they say they are eyeshadows as well, but they work far better as eyeliners and they are great quality. Actually, I had Mac's Fluidline some time ago and I see no difference. All three shades are very pigmented, smooth, don't smudge and last so well on the lids, yet I love the classic black one the most, since I wear black eyeliner almost every day, though surprisingly blue one caught my heart too because I just feel it works so well for me. I have looks with all three in my review.

MAKEUP FACTORY Mat Lip Fluid

61 Velvet Rosewood

So I finally purchased this and naturally feel in love with it. I'm a sucker for matte lip colours, plus recently for these type of dark natural rosy shades, so obviously it's a win-win situation. This was on my lips 95% of the month, so I really wore it to death. It's not the best matte formula I've tried (theBalm wins for me), but it's nonetheless excellent and it has a lovely matte finish. The scent is the only thing that bothers me because it reminds me of Rimmel's Apocalips, which smells awful, but it doesn't last long.

ESSIE Nail Lacquer

Eternal Optimist

I know I featured this in the previous favourites (like anyone cares if it repeats, right), but it's been on my nails this month as well. I think I only wore one other shade in the beginning of the month and didn't like it as much, so I quickly changed it and wore this one all the time, in fact I'm still wearing it. It's a lovely muted powdery warm pink shade with a fantastic formula. 

THEBALM Mary-Lou Manizer

I've been loving super glowy cheeks this month and this is the perfect product to achieve it. I've been powdering my T-zone, but the rest of the skin has this healthy, summery shine to it, which I emphasize even more with this highlighter. It's not even that gold for me at the moment, so it's perfect and the shine it gives is just to die for pretty. 

CATRICE HD Multi Talent Powder + Makeup

I promised I will update you about this powder when my skin isn't so dry because when I got it, it emphasized my flakes a lot and was unwearable. Well, now it doesn't. It mattifies the skin well and though I can't say it looks invisible, it's not too powdery, it even manages to hide the pores a bit, but you need to buff it into the skin. It promises to add some more coverage, however, it's very little and it doesn't really even out the skin tone that well. I have shade 020 and it's excellent for my pale skin, so I don't know how good is the range for darker skin tones. I've been using it a lot this month, almost every day because it's the best mattifying powder I own at the moment (better than Essence Stay All Day Translucent Fixing Powder, which is just too white) and my SPF products are just so shiny right now, so this tones it down. It's not my favourite powder, but I included it here nonetheless to update you about it.

ESSENCE Soft Touch Mousse Concealer

This is just perfect for this time of year. It's a very matte product so now that my skin is a bit greasier, it's fantastic to keep oil at bay as well as to hide pores, but I only apply it around and on the nose and a bit on the centre of the forehead, so where I need it. I said in my review that I see this as a tinted pore minimising primer (it has about medium coverage) and that's exactly what I've been using it as. I can't see it working on dry skin though because it will emphasize flakes.

GARNIER Biophase Micellar Cleansing Water in Oil

I got this in the middle of the month and we really clicked from the first use. It's like a micellar water/duo-phase remover hybrid, so it's stronger than regular micellars (yes, including Bioderma), but unfortunately also weaker than proper duo-phase removers and waterproof mascara it still a challenge for it, though it of course removers other makeup with ease. What I love about it is that it's not at greasy and it leaves the skin feeling so soft (a combination of silicones and argan oil), it's also not at all drying. So far it hasn't broke me out and my skin is looking pretty good, but I won't rush to judgement, as it's still early days. I adore the scent of it as well, because it reminds me of L'Occitane's Peony range, only this scent it a bit more citrusy.

GREEN LINE Clear Active Refreshing Toner

I can't say I'm much of a toner girl, in fact I'm one of those people who trimmed her skin care routine to less than three minutes (washing + my Nuxe oil, currently also Advanced Night Repair), but this kind of grew on me. It's nothing special, but it's not drying and I like it has witch hazel in it. It also smells nice.

GREEN LINE Natural Clear Cleansing Cream + Scrub + Mask + Antibacterial Effect

This is one of those products that the moment I tried it, I said to myself - yup, I really like this. I would never look at it myself in the shop because I'm (perhaps embarrassingly, but not really) not into Slovene beauty brands, but this impressed me. It's a better scrub than cleanser or mask and it's actually quite a harsh-ish scrub, but not that much. As a mask, it's one of those clay masks that never dries fully, which I read recently it's supposedly a good thing, but then I feel it doesn't pull out enough from the pores. As I scrub I love it, as a mask I think that Neutrogena's is better.

SALLY HANSEN Airbrush Legs 

I dug out this from my stash again and it just reminded me how great it is. It looks so natural on my skin tone that it really can fool people into thinking my pins are not that pale, but at the same time it's not a showy, super dark tan, rather it's a lot more subtle. It's an annoying product to apply because the spray isn't the best and you need to work fast, but it can be done and it lasts so well on the skin for an instant tan.

DVOREC TREBNIK Shea Butter Cream

Another product that just grew on me instantly. In terms of texture it's not that special, though I admit I'm one for very heavy, greasy body butters, while this one is already lighter, more whipped, which I think most people prefer. What got me is the fantastic scent, which is exactly the same as The Body Shop's Shea Butter that has been on my wishlist for a while now. It's nothing special - clean, a bit nutty and creamy, but I just love this scent. I almost used it up already, which for a person who takes year to use up a body moisturiser says a lot (it is a travel size though, but still, it's not that long since I got it)

SUBRINA RECEPT Anti-dandruff lotion

I suffer from very itchy scalp on occasions, it's due to my dandruff and it's not pleasant, so I was searching for something with an immediate effect because you can't wash your hair at any moment. I found this in Müller and it had a discount, so I just grabbed it and I'm no glad I did. It really helps with the itchiness. In minutes it significantly subsides. I also like the packaging because the nozzle is so handy (Alpencin doesn't have it, so I had to use an old syringe). It's one of those chock-full of alcohol and herbs, but at least it helps. Unfortunately as far as dandruff goes I've seen no improvements.

BEAUTY & CHIC Clean Brush Cleanser

I've had only Essence cleanser before and it didn't impress me that much, but this one is already miles better.  It actually makes the brush look and feel clean, I mean the brush might still look a bit stained, but for something that doesn't use water, it's really good. I've actually been using it to clean my gel eyeliner brushes and it works at treat, so that made my life easier. I also feel that the brushes are dry faster with this than with Essence's. It is heavily fragranced (which I love) and it smells like chamomile, and the scent lingers for quite a while. The latter could be problematic for those who are sensitive to fragrance.

Have a great day!

Depending on where you live, Makeup Factory might not be the most known brand to you, especially because it's only sold in Műllers and the buzz about it on the blogs is not the loudest, however, I think these lip creams finally brought the brand into spotlight. I think I noticed these very soon after they launched, so I actually swatched them a long time ago, loved them, but refrained from purchasing them mostly because of the price and because I haven't read anything about them yet at that point. Velvet Rosewood and Violet Mauve appear to be most people's favourite, but since I'm one of those with an unfortunate skin tone that emphasises purple tones, I refrained from getting the mauve option. My choice of Velvet Rosewood was heavily influenced by my two of my favourite bloggers, Sanja and Petra, who sang praises about it. My expectations for this lip cream were high and when I finally splurged for one, it was pretty much everything I hoped for. I've been wearing it almost every day since I got it, with a few days of testing some other things in between, but honestly I changed the lip colour anyway midday. I'm not going to say it's my new Nude-ist because I still love that one more, but it's definitely starting to become one of my favourite lip products.

Texture: it's a similar formula to that of Sleek's Matte Me, but it's not as liquid, as it's already creamier. It dries quite fast on the lips, in a few minutes to a matte finish that again similarly to Sleek's feels like a layer on the lips, but to me it's not uncomfortable. It can be drying, especially as time passes, so those with lips that tend to get dry, take that into account when deciding whether to purchase one. 

Colour: Velvet Rosewood is a darker muted rose, slightly brownish shade, so it's more like the warm equivalent of the mauve shade they have in their selection (that one looks completely purple on me). It's darker than Nude-ist or Golden Rose Velvet 12, in fact it's the darkest such nude shade I own as well as most muted, but it still fits into that goes-with-everything-and-is-easy-to-wear category. I was scared it'll look too brown on me (my friend who swatched the colour in the shop described it as ugly), but I think it's ok, though I sometimes have a feeling this kind of colour isn't making me any favours.

Staying Power: I heard from people these last all day, well I'm going to disagree a bit here. While it last very well on the lips, even fades nice providing you don't eat and drink, however, if you do, even if the food isn't actually greasy, it does wipe off the centre on the lips. It reminds me again of Sleeks, but it's a bit better in that respect, but the colour is darker, so it's more noticeable.

Packaging: Packaging is a simple square tube with a "Nars" rubberized cap. The applicator is good and cut sideways for an easier application.

Price and availability: I bought mine in Müller for 14.49 €, which is expensive, but it was worth it.

I'm happy I finally took the plunge, though it's not the cheapest lip product, but it'll definitely get a lot of wear. I can't say it's the best matte lip cream I've tried, but it's pretty good and the shade is such a great, easy-to-wear colour. By the way I just ordered theBalm's Charming, which I'm not completely sure, but it looks like a similar shade, so I might compare them.

Sara just swatched new shades that are joining the permanent selection here.

Have a great day!

Meet one of my new favourites. You know as many times as I've actually stood in front of our Essie stand, I never noticed this shade, though admittedly, I mostly get nail polishes after I see them swatched on blogs, since those stupid shop lights are way too deceiving to trust them. I've been on a search for such a shade for a  while and had I known it's actually that close to me, it would have been mine for a long time. Eternal Optimist is a muted powder pink shade that has enough warm tones in it to prevent my annoying skin tone turning it to a purple on my nails, but I've seen that it's a lighter shade on others. It's such a gorgeous everyday colour that just works with everything, but it's not classic nude. The finish it has is a simple cream one. This has been on my nails almost consistently for the past month, so not only was it already featured in my last monthly favourites, expect it in the next as well.

Formula is one of those awesome Essie's like Watermelon and Cute as a Button, so super smooth, not too thick and neither too thin, and already opaque with one coat, but I apply two for better staying power. It's so easy to apply, not just because of the formula, but also because of the nice brush. 

I got mine in DM when I had a 50 % coupon, but regular price is 9.99 €. By the way, a darker similar shade I own is Kiko's Nail Lacquer 375 Bois de Rose.

RIMMEL Lasting Finish Colour Blush 

010 Santa Rose

Slovenes finally got Rimmel back after about 15 years or so and I have to say that the stands are a let-down (I particularly resent that they took away those couple very pale shades of foundations by Manhattan only to replace them with way too dark Rimmel's. Where's my 010 Light Porcelain?!). Regardless I found one product from my wishlist - this blush that I've been eager to try for years because so many people love it for being a simple, goes-with-everything colour. Actually, based on pictures online, I expected it to be more rosy-pink, so more like Catrice's Rose Royce or Nuts About you, but I was surprised to see it's a pale muted peach shade. The texture is very soft and though it's pigmented, the shade is quite light, so it gives a soft flush to the cheeks.

MAKEUP FACTORY Mat Lip Fluid

61 Velvet Rosewood

I've been keeping this on my wishlist for a long time. I've tested them once in Műller and immediately loved how matte they looked, then I saw a review from Sanja, who adores it and I trust her, so I knew I needed it, though another enabler was Petra, who kept posting all those gorgeous looks on Instagram. I was concerned a bit that it'll look too brown on me because it's darker than Nude-ist, but I've been wearing it pretty much every day since I got it or if I started with another colour I changed it to this one midday. It's a darker nude-rosy shade that does have some brown tones to it, but they're not overpowering on my complexion. The formula is to me similar to Sleek's, though it is thicker and the applicator is so much better. It dries to a lovely matte finish, but as far as staying power goes, it's good, though it doesn't survive eating that well. The only thing that bothers me at it is that it has a "Rimmel Apocalips scent", which is pretty weird, but otherwise it's pure love.

Müller, 14.49 €

ESSIE Nail Lacquer

Eternal Optimist

I saw this at Polona and I have to admit I had no idea this shade was on our stands, but if I knew, it'd be mine a long time ago. I wholeheartedly adore it! It was already in my monthly favourites because it's the shade I've been looking for a while. These type of muted powdery pink-kinda mauve shades tend to look very different on me than on others, but this one is perfect. The formula is fantastic as well, very smooth and easy to apply. 

DM, 9.99 €

ESSENCE The Gel Nail Polish

56 You and Me

I wanted this shade for a while and I expected/really wanted it to look like this - a dusty pink-mauve. . Well my skin tone betrayed me once again and it looks a lot more violet on me (it's on my nails in the Misslyn review). At least I don't have any pastel violets, so it's not a total miss. The formula is on the thick side, but nice and smooth.

Müller, 1.69 €

BALEA Reinigungs Öl

So many people have been raving about this oil and there are many good reviews about it, but still Balea decided to discontinue it and promised no replacement. I hurried to get my bottle before they disappear from the shelves (there are still some in my local DM). 

I can already feel the ugly stares, but I'm not blown away bit it. Those who love it please don't hurt me, but it's just soo thin and it doesn't really emulsify that well, so I have to use a ton of it and it's still not the same as L'Occitane's. It does the job ok, but there's some waterproof mascara left nd I just feel it can't get it off that well because it's so thin. Regardless it's still a very decent product and considering it's one of the rare budget cleansing oils available in Slovenia, it's a good buy. However, to fair, even if it wasn't discontinued, I'm not sure I'd repurchase it. There are so many people who love it, so if you still find it, don't even listen to me and get it if you want it.

DM, 2.79 €

PALMOLIVE Chocolate Passion Body Butter Wash

I made a little mental squeal when I first saw this, I mean just look at this chocolate covered packaging - how can a sweet tooth like me resist? When I smelled it in the shop, I loved it so much because it was such a rich, proper chocolate scent, but when I actually tried it in the shower, I was a bit disappointed as it's a lot more artificial and occasionally sour, but still ok. The formula is nicely creamy, though a but light, it's light brown-taupe tinted and it foams fine, but it's not at all nourishing. There is also a vanilla and strawberry dessert version in this line.

Mercator, 2.29 €

Sun Dance Mattifying Sun Fluid SPF 30

I bought another one of these, you might already recognise it, since I talk a lot about it on the blog. I really miss the tinted version because it's lighter, but they don't sell it anymore. It's a very decent SPF for the face, at least for the amount I'm prepared to pay for and it just works. I thought about maybe checking Lavazon's version instead, but I couldn't get to Müller at the time. I checked Eveline's version, which looked very promising, but it has mineral oil in it, which I'm fairly certain breaks me out and I didn't want to risk it.

DM, 2.99 €

SCHWARZKOPF Styliste Ultime Satin Frizz Control Anti-Frizz Lotion

Since I can't find Dove Quench Absolute Supreme Crème Serum anywhere, I obviously started saving mine like crazy because it's one of my absolute favourite hair care products ever, so I wanted to find a replacement. I know that Dove has a anti frizz serum creme in another line, though the ingredients are different than in Quench, I was hoping it's similar, but we can't get it here, so I found this one from Schwarzkopf which looked similar enough. Unfortunately, it's not that similar. It' stickier for one, so it doesn't create such a fab smooth result on dry hair. On damp hair before blow drying it does tame the hair well and it's pretty sleek, however, it still feels dry and it doesn't give as much shine as Dove's, so it's not that good of a replacement. It does what it promises though, it just doesn't go that step further. 

Ingredients.

Müller, 5.99 €

*MAYBELLINE The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara

I admit that I don't hold back when it comes to reviewing mascaras, but you won't hear me completely diss a product like I will this one. This is a classic example how deceiving appearance can be. It has a plastic wand with rather sparse bristles, which they describe as cup-shaped, so based on my experience I would say this would be a classic defining and lengthening mascara. Wrong! It's horrible. It's thick and heavy, it sticks the lashes together and just makes them look awful, pilled with a ton of product, so of course it also makes the lashes drop like crazy (my pet hate). I know I will sound presumptuous when I say that a great majority of mascaras look ok on my lashes, but this is the worst mascara I tried. I've had it for a couple of months now and I give it a try every week or so, to see if it's improved like most mascaras do, but it hasn't. It's still bad. Buy their Sensational mascara, or any really instead. Maybelline does great mascaras, Sensational WP is in my top three, but this is a fail.

A proper winner, am I right? 

*GARNIER Biophase Micellar Cleansing Water in Oil

I really, really wanted to try this because I read a great review about it, so I was overjoyed when I got it. So far I'm impressed and I like it more than their regular micellar water. I read in that review that despite being a type of a dual-phase remover, it's not greasy - it really isn't. In the ingredients there is a lot of argan oil (love that they don't brag about it on the bottle), but also a lot of silicones and the latter leave the skin super smooth and soft after use, which I love. In terms of effectiveness it removes makeup really well, though I had to struggle with my heavy coats of waterproof mascara and it's just not as effective as proper duo-phase waterproof remover, however, it's still a lot more effective than their regular micellar water. So far it hasn't broken me out (the silicone coat on the skin could be a problem), but we'll see in time and it's not at all drying. It has an absolutely gorgeous scent that reminds me of L'Occitane's Peony line, it's just a bit more citrusy. I have to say I'm impressed and I find it superior to other drugstore micellar waters. 

Ingredients.

5.99 €

*BATISTE Dry Shampoo

Cherry

I just got this send by Ličila.si, but I already have the mini version that I reviewed a couple of months ago. The packaging is slightly different and instead of cherries there are lips on stems. I like Batiste, but you may know that my hair is actually very dry, so dry shampoos are to me like a fragrance/refresher/volumiser instead of a proper degreaser, since my hair is almost never greasy. This is so far my favourite scent of Batiste (I've tried Tropical and Wild) and though I expected it to smell like cherry sweets, it's actually a proper floral scent - very fresh and feminine. It is one of those shampoos that feels most powdery, hence why I assume it's probably the best choice for sorting out oily hair. It's not too white on my dark hair and whatever is there, I simply brush it out. 

S kodo BATISTE15 dobiš na vse izdelke Batiste, ki še niso znižani 15% popusta do konca Avgusta 2016.

Ličila.si, 4.90€

*MILANI Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer

01 Creamy Vanilla

I heard this has an overwhelming positive feedback on social media and blogs, however, when I checked reviews on Makeup Alley, the overall rating is average. I was sent this and there were strong concerns the shade will be wrong for me. Well, it really could not be more wrong. And yet, this is one of the best looking foundation on the skin, I've ever found. It's very thick, so you need to work fast, but it's medium-high coverage and it looks so good on the skin. I actually got compliments despite the wrong colour (which is very wrong for me). It's high coverage, yet it doesn't look like a mask, it doesn't sink or emphasise pores, it doesn't even emphasise my two annoying smile lines by my lips, which aren't visible without foundation, but almost every foundation so far makes them visible from space. It wear soo well, seriously, at the end of the day there is zero patchiness, clumpiness or anything, so it's far superior in that respect to Revlon's Colorstay or even Nars Sheer Glow. I feel sad that there isn't a match in this line as even the lightest shade is dark and very, very yellow/orange (not even mixing really works). Such a shame. If you have a medium skin tone and have normal-combination-oily skin, this one is worth a try.

Milani make more very fair shades soon! 

Click2Chic, 12.49 €

*MOOYA Bio Organic Treatment Mask + Serum

Sheet masks are all the rage and I got a chance to try some new ones that I've never heard about before, but I checked the ingredient and they looked really good. When I got them, the seriously made me laugh so hard because they take sheet masks to another level and you end up like a mummy. It's a mask that also has a part that goes on you neck and it can tuck it behind the ear. It's very saturated with product and it has a gentle clean scent, but when it's on the face it's not noticeable at all. It's a nice, comfortable mask to wear one the face, similar to Missha's, the only thing that I might complain is the size of holes for eyes, but it's not that terrible and you can just cut them. Included is also a serum that they advise you use at most 10 minutes after the treatment with a sheet mask, but there is a lot of serum, so you can use it on later days as well. The serum is a thicker gel and it is a bit sticky on the skin. Serums are the same in both masks.

Antioxidant Green Tea

I tried this one first. It's meant for every skin type, but especially for mature, oily and combination skin. It has antioxidant properties, is antibacterial, protects against dryness, helps with acne and irritation, reduces wrinkled and keeps oiliness in check. Ingredients confirm most of these (maybe just not reduces wrinkles, maybe just prevents them as it contains hyaluronic acid), it's definitely good for acne prone skin due to high content of witch hazel.  

Ingredients.

Exfoliator Aha Fruit Acids

I really wanted to try thing one because good AHA treatments are rare. It's the same thing as in the Antioxidant packet, it even feels the same on the skin, there's no stinging or tingling, but my skin isn't sensitive at all, so that's why I didn't feel anything, but it could also mean it's a good AHA for sensitive skin as well. My skin looked brighter after use and considerably softer.

Ingredients.

Click2Chic, 6.50 €

*INTELLIGENT SKIN THERAPY Oxygen

This is already a more classic sheet mask, but it's a lot thinner than others I've tried, so much in fact, it's actually almost completely see-though on the face. The fabric is actually made out of banana fibres and this mask is meant for skin with blackheads and eczema, plus it's also an anti-inflammatory. I feel that after using this one, my current chin breakout reduced in size as well as started fading faster, but it happened a few days later and as far as immediate result go, I only noticed that my skin felt more moisturised. 

Ingredients.

Click2Chic, 3.99 €

*YUMMY Blueberry & Vanilla Shower Gel

Another new Yummy. This one smells like sweet, basically like you'd mix Kiki sweets with vanilla pudding. If you're a sweet tooth, you'll love this. The formula is creamy and foams well, but it's not nourishing.

Click2Chic, 4.95 €

*CABANA SUN Monoi Tahiti Oil Spray SPF 15

Well, Slovene's have Afrodita's Marmelada and others have similar products as well, like this one, except this one at least contains some sun protection. It contains tyrosine, which supposedly helps you tan faster. Now, you know I'm a shade girl and I don't' tan, so I won't be giving this a go (SPF 30 + or more), but I can tell you at least what it's like. It's an oil that is slightly tinted red and this actually gives my skin the tiniest hint of colour. It's an oil that doesn't sink in fast, so you're quite greasy, but if you're lying on the beach, maybe that's not such an issue to some. It of course give that glow /sheen to the skin. The scent is interesting as it's a summer scent, but not like other sunscreen I've tried. It's less sweet, less coconut, but undeniably tropical.

Click2Chic, 8.99 €

*VISETT Nail+ Diamond Repair

This is a nail hardener that's apparently popular in the C2C office, so I got send one as well. I often say, my nails are very hard, they never break, so unfortunately I won't be able to test it, but I'll give to someone else to try and report back to me. I used it once as a base and it's a simple clear nail polish. I hear it's good, so if you have weak nails, it's one to consider looking into.

Click2Chic, 9.89 €

*BEAUTY & CHIC Clean Brush Cleanser

The only brush cleaner I had before was from Essence, which was ok, but not the most impressive thing. However, this one is already a lot better. It actually cleans the brushes well, something I didn't expect, I mean the white ones are still a bit darker than if you properly washed them, but they're in a pretty good condition. It even tackles foundation brushes really well. It dries much faster than Essences as well, a few minutes maybe and you can use it again. It has a strong scent of chamomile, I naturally love it and I love my brushes smelling nice, but those sensitive to fragrance, don't say didn't warn you about it. It think it's pretty damn good and I can already see it supporting my laziness, since I know I'll properly wash my brushes even less now. And the bottle is 100 ml instead of Essence's 50 ml.

Click2Chic, 3.99 €

*MISSLYN Summer Pop Art LE

I already reviewed this eye-catching collection here and it's already available in Müller, so hurry if you want a piece or two. I got all the Pop it Up Gel Eyeliner & Eyeshadows (01 (Black), 15 (blue) and 22 (green)), which are fantastic quality, the Barbie pink blush 08 You Make me Blush, a very pigmented Pop it Up Bronzing & Contouring Powder in Hi From Hawaii (should be nice for medium skin tones) and Pop it Up lipstick in Pow! Wow!, which is an orange red. Everything is swatched in the review.

4.99 - 5.99€ in Müller.

ESSENCE Blogger's Beauty Secrets LE

I dawdled whether I should even include these because they aren't meant for review and the post is long enough as it is, but sod it. Ever wondered how testers arrive to shops? Well here there are - rather plain, right? I was gifted this because they had one to many, so I basically got almost the whole collection. I can't say I paid much attention to it before, but it's a collection made in collaboration with four bloggers and each got to design her own palette plus a nail polish. I haven't tried these much yet, I swatched everything and wore one look with it, but it's typical Essence quality - some things are good and some not that much. I don't know if I feel like doing a proper review about these, but they will be a part of the permanent selection soon.

the glow must go on bronzing and highlighting palette by Serena 

The bronzer is quite shimmery/glowy and quite pigmented, but a bit too dark-odd tone for me. The eyeshadows are quite pigmented, that highlighter is a bit too white and with a gold tone. 

shape & shadows eye contouring palette by Mary

Nice selection of colours for bothe eyes and eyebrows, but the pigmentation is not that good.

touch up to go! one-for-all palette by Diana zur Löwen

A combination of two blushes, which are a bit powdery, but nicely pigmented, three eyeshadows with not the best pigmentation and a clear gloss, which I wonder why it's even here.

vintage rose eye palette by Palmira

A very mixed quality of eyeshadows, white is chalky, the violets are more on the sheer side, but bottom row is considerably better and that highlighter has a "Mac vanilla" like almost duo chrome pink-gold tone. I haven't tried the gel eyeliner.

touch up to go! one-for-all palette by Diana zur Löwen

CATRICE LE Sound of Silence

Pen Stroke Eyeshadow C01 Calm Down' n' MAUVE On & Lipstick C01 Golden Spirit

Again a collection I didn't pay attention to, but Petra adores the bronze highlighter drops in this collection. She did a review of a different shade of the cream eyeshadow and of the same lipstick, so go check it out if you're interested. The eyeshadow is lovely, better than their Stylos because it's not shimmery, but it's again nicely creamy, blends and lasts well. The shade though is a lipstick shade and not that good for the eyelids. The lipstick is just whatever - sheer with gold shimmer. Why even bother.

YANKEE CANDLE Garden Sweet Pea

I got this as a gift, but it actually is one of the rare scents I really like from Yankee and I did plan to try it at least once. The scent is surprisingly sweet and fruity, cute and girly.

Müller, 2 €

So I saw this shade on the list of things that are going to be discontinued (I hope it's correct) and I've been keeping this review since December, so it's high time I post it. I'm not a fan of green on the nails, it's the most random colour to wear to me (also yellow and brown), but I picked this one up because I wanted to do some nail art (that Christmas tree design if you remember it from my Holiday Inspired Beauty post). Of course it went very wrong with this type of formula as it peeled off completely together with the sticky tape, so that was a complete waste. I'v actually only worn this shade once and even that on one hand, while on the other I had a different glitter nail polish also for reviewing purposes (things were kind of crazy back then when it came to blogging and you can see here I' actually wearing two nail polishes).

50 i feel so good is a forest green shade, so a cool dark green shade. It's a very autumnal/winter colour, so this is probably one of the worst times to post about it, but since it might be gone soon, you should hurry if you want a nice forest green for colder months.

I have a few of these Gel Nail Polishes by Essence and they quality varies a lot. 13 Forgive me is lovely, but a newer shade 63 itsy bitsy blue bikini is just awful, while 37 Serendipity is kind of in the middle. This one is closest to Forgive Me, so super pigmented (one coater), nicely smooth, it evens itself out on the nails and there are not visible brush strokes. It also has a great shine even without a top coat. The brush is wide, but luckily not too wide for my narrow nails.