I found a cushion foundation with a shade that matches me. I've tried several Missha's BB cream, I particularly love their discontinued Perfect Cover BB RX formula and I tried their Magic Cushion foundation, which doesn't include Missha's lightest shades, so it's too dark for me. Radiance Perfect Fit is finally something I was looking for: Missha's light shade in a cushion compact. Coverage is about medium with a small amount on the sponge and it blends with ease. I can apply it anywhere I want and it blends into the skin - the shade match helps most, obviously. Finish is glowy in a non-greasy way. It doesn't slip into lines, but it also doesn't hide their appearance, nor of pores. Ingredients-wise it's not as impressive as their great discontinued Perfect Cover RX BB cream, still it has niacinamide high on the list, then centella asiatica, several extracts and oils, adenosine, and ceramides.

I already got two, possibly even three of these in the last years and I reviewed the formula already. I'll just copy here my shortened version of review: It's a mascara with an hourglass-shaped silicone brush that's good at definition. It's a top performer in terms of volume and length right out of the box, creating big lashes. It's surprisingly not that bad at holding the lashes curled for a regular formula, however, it can't lift the lashes itself like it promises. On one of my eyes that has extra stubborn lashes, when my lashes drop just a bit, they start hitting my glasses and this formula makes the lashes stiff, so it's not comfortable to me and I need to wear glasses lower on my nose. But I'm sure most of you don't have such problems and it's overall a great volumising & lengthening mascara with a decent hold for a regular formula.

Another product I already reviewed. I got shade 110 Nude Ivory that time, while this time I got two darker shades. Conceal + Perfect concealer is a medium-high coverage formula with a satin matte finish. Under my eyes it has a tendency to look dry and obvious on my dry skin, so I like to use thin coats of it to make it look more natural. I've worn it a few times for a non-makeup makeup look and it looks ok when I spread small amounts over the whole face, but it is matte, which doesn't look fresh on my skin. It covers a lot and it's one of my most covering concealers in the makeup drawer. It creases under my eyes, but I find it's best to wait for it to set, then blend the creases away with fingers, rather than powder over the concealer straight away, as that makes it even more obvious and too dry on my skin. But if your skin isn't dry, this is exactly the type of concealer that are most popular - high coverage in a liquid form and matte on the skin. Think something like Shape Tape, but not as thick. Shade 110 Nude Ivory is a good match for me.

I also already got this, in a regular and Flora version. It does the job of prolonging the staying power of makeup and it can be used as a priming mist too. My favourite mist is Revlon's Colorstay Lock and in the second place is Urban Decay's famous All Nighter Spray, but this one isn't far behind those two and I like the ingredients of Milani's most, as it has niacinamide. The spray pump isn't the best, I wish the mist were more fine. There are several large drops when I spray it and it takes some time to dry, but like I said, it does the job of keeping the makeup looking fresh for longer.

I've had my eye on this for a while, as it's constantly on the top of search results by popularity in DM's online shop. I tested in the shop a while ago and unsurprisingly the shade is too dark for me, so I never bought it myself. It's a BB cream/foundation that claims to also act as a smoothing primer. As far as skin care ingredients are concerned it has niacinamide, acetyl glucosamine, panthenol, allantoin, green tea extract and a peptide. Coverage is maybe about a light-medium - it's hard for me to say, as the depth of the shade provides a level of coverage on my pale skin. Texture is creamy, moisturiser-like and it blends easily. Finish is nicely glowy without looking greasy. If the shade fit me, I'd like this. It doesn't slip into lines, but it doesn't hide them, nor does it blur pores. Overall this looks quite fresh and it's great for those who want a little bit of coverage, but make it look like they arent's wearing anything. Too bad Pupa thinks two shades suffice.

I'm a fan of the Vamp! "original" regular and waterproof mascara in the silver tube. This version is similar in terms of how quickly it builds volume and creates big lashes, but the formula is more wet when freshly opened, so it's not as successful at fanning out the lashes and definition. It improves weeks after opening, but it's not quite as impressive as the silver Vamp! version and I still need a separate brush to comb through the lashes, making the application a little more neat.

I've had a few of full size Gilded palettes and I've always been impressed by Milani's eyeshadow quality. Mattes have a good colour payoff, they feel creamy and they blend beautifully, creating smooth transitions. The shimmer shades in the burgundy palette Wine Down are best applied with fingers, as using a brush doesn't pick it up best and needs to be built up, but using fingers gives an intense colour payoff and a good level of shine. Whiskey Business is a combination of six matte shades, mostly warm brown, but some are neutral. I thought I'll find it boring, but I prefer it to Wine Down because you can create a nice natural "sculpted" look with smooth transitions as all shades blend so well one into another. The Wine Down is a more classic combination of mattes (3) with shimmers (3) and allows more versatility than Whiskey palette. The third matte light mauve-pink shade is the poorest performer in the bunch, which is a shame because I like it most. Eyeshadows tend to last well on me and this is no exception. I get no creasing, but both of these have some fall down during application.

I had these on my wishlist, in particular shade Mocha, which I liked the look of online. I don't have the best experience with liquid eyeshadows as they often aren't even or opaque and they crease, so I prefer to use stick cream formulas. These are a big step up. Once they set, they don't move. If rub my finger over them, they don't smudge. It takes more time to blend them than creamy stick eyeshadows, but it also depends on the shade, the lighter they are, the easier it is. The matte Mocha ends up most even on the skin, while shimmers need more attention to avoid possible sheer patches, but they can be build up to nice shimmery finish that you can't achieve with a regular eyeshadow. If you're looking for a glamorous shimmery eyeshadow these are a good choice, but the matte shade is great too, on its own or as a base.

I already featured the blush shade in my monthly favourites post. Formula as very blendable both with fingers or a brush and I get diffused edges at both methods, but this bronzer is best applied and blended with a brush due to intensity. The blush is a standard peachy pink on the cheeks and I only need a small amount as it has a lot of pigment. The bronzer looks scary deep, but most of the colour blends out, so it's more forgiving than it looks. It's quite a warm shade that pulls a bit orange on me, so it's not a good shade for contouring, while for looking tan, this shade may look better on those with a deeper, warmer skin.

I got a shade 09 Spice years back, so I already reviewed this formula. It's a creamy pencil with good pigmentation that glides easily on the lips. 09 Spice is a deep caramel shade that I wasn't a fan off, so I wanted shade 05 Nude (light natural pink) which I never got, but I didn't take notice of 04 All Natural, though it's the same depth as 05 Nude, but more beige. All Natural is an accurate name, as this looks very close to my natural lip colour, it's just less pink.

Another thing I already tried and have a review of. I already had Raspberry Peach (candy berry scent) and Passion Fruit Coconut (warm, tropical scent) and now I got Lychee Nectar which unlike the other two has more pigment. It's a muted medium-deep rosy shade that adds a subtle tint to the lips. I use Passion Fruit Coconut often because of the nice scent and these lip oils are great for dry lips, because they last well. The formula is not as impressively glossy as Catrice's Glossin' Glow, nor long lasting as A'Pieu Honey & Milk Lip Oil, but that fact it's scented is a plus to me.

I love the classic Real Techniques sponge, as it creates quite a flawless finish with some foundations. This has a denser material on top and it's more like sponges for cushion foundations. The idea is good - a small sponge for precise work, but they are somewhat clumsily tiny or at least you have to get used to working with them. They blend well, but perform better with less matte formulas. Real Techniques says these are best used dry, but I find they work better damp with matte concealers and foundations. RT has a larger such sponge that has a soft, fuzzy side for powders, but I never tried it.

One of my favourite foundations years ago, but I never repurchased it because I'm swamped with other formulas and my skin got drier, so now tend to pick more hydrating and shiny foundations. But shade 00A is a perfect match for me - I got sent the same two samples I always do, 02 and 03 which I can't use. But I did swatch them a while ago. Conceal + Perfect is a medium coverage foundation with more of a matte finish, but it doesn't look heavy.

 

A repurchase. I've been using this for years every day and I credit it as the product that helped fix the texture of my skin. It's a rich toner-like product with 95% ferments (galactomyces) and rest are niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, allantoin, adenosine and a handful of fillers. It has no scent.

A repurchase. I again bought a mini because this small bottle lasts a long time. It's a toner that contains 72.6% of Black bee Propolis extract and 10% Honey extract. The texture is thicker than toner, but not as thick as a serum. It just suits my skin.

A repurchase. This was my first vitamin C product and I basically used up the whole bottle applying it in a wrong way. I've since had many other serums and but few with ascorbic acid. I'm not big fan of any apart from the Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Vitamin C Booster, but that one is 8 ml for too much money, so I'm giving this another chance, since I saw It's still a best seller among Asian skincare. There's only 20 ml in it, which isn't great, but then ascorbic acid products need to be used up fast, so maybe it's best it's small. It's an oily vitamin C serum with an dry oil feeling. A small amount doesn't spread to a large surface like oils do. There is the obnoxious kind of self-tan smell developing like at all ascorbic acid products (I always wash my hands straight away, but it still makes my hands smell like I held old metal). It has four forms of vitamin C, aside from ascorbic acid also ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, ascorbyl glucoside and ethyl ascorbic acid. I get no stinging, but neither did I get at the (maybe stronger) Garnier Skinactive Vitamin C Glow Booster Night Serum with 10% of AA. I use it in the morning under SPF to boost protection, but I don't see much visible results from this in terms of brighter, clearer or more even skin after about a month of use, though my skin looks good.

A repurchase. I still didn't buy a new bottle the Geek & Gorgeous A Game 10, as I always miss it being in stock (and I don't like the shipping costs), but quite like this BoJ retinal serum, so I bought another. It has 2% liposome retinal (0.02% active), so it's weaker than Geek & Gorgeous with 0.1%. It also has ginseng extract (10%), niacinamide, adenosine, hyaluronic acid, cholesterol, ceramides, a peptide and a couple of oils/butters. Texture is a light lotion, but it feels like a moisturiser on the skin. It has a typical ginseng scent, like Sulwhasoo products. There was no irritations or dryness at this formula. It's an eye cream, but there is 30 ml of product, so like most retinol/retinal products.

I got this because it was on the best-sellers list on Stylevana. Though it's an eye cream I always planned to use it as a regular face serum. It promises a lot - to smooth out under eye wrinkles and minimize pores. It's a claim that's clearly too bold, but check its insanely long ingredients list that has everything you can imagine, though likely in trace amounts, but it has everything from hydrolysed collagen niacinamide, centella asiatica, a ton of extracts, allantoin, adenosine, ceramides, peptides, arganine…. It's a medium thick cream and it sits on the skin for a time. I've been using it daily for a month and I quite like it, though I don't see any important changes to my skin, but like I said above, my skin looks good at the moment.

I've been hearing about this SPF for years and it's praised for its lightweight feel and finish. It's not much different from Biore UV Aqua Rich or Oriflame's Novage+ UV-age Day Shield. The first day I felt that watery-feeling like at the old Biore Aqua Rich Essence formula, but now I don't anymore for some reason. It's feels very lightweight on the face, not greasy, it's comfortable and it doesn't move or irritate my eyes. Two finger amount can easily be applied on the face with zero white streaks. I had two types of experience with it . At application it's a shiny SPF, though it feels like a typical moisturiser and not like an SPF. If after application I avoid heat, it becomes completely natural/matte on my dry skin with zero shine. If I don't, it stays shiny. Eucerin Sun Oil Control Gel-Cream Dry Touch SPF50+ for comparison becomes natural/matte-ish regardless. La Roche Posay UVmune that I wear most currently stays shiny almost all day if I don't powder it. Compared to Biore it feels like a moisturiser meets SPF layer on the skin, while Biore its silicone primer meets SPF. It has a lovely creamy, comforting scent.

I found this on some best sleeping masks list. It has niacinamide high on the list, but no percentage stated. There's also ascorbic acid, ceramides, retinol and a bunch of peptides at the end of the list, while in the middle there are some extracts (including citrus, which my skin doesn't find irritating). It's a light gel/jelly-like texture with some yellow particles suspended in it. It looks very similar to Shisiedo's Waso Yuzu-C Beauty Sleeping Mask. Due to the gel texture it has a refreshing feeling during application. It leaves the skin sticky, so the pillow sticks to the face and in the morning there’s still some of it on the face. There is a spoon added, so you can avoid touching the product in the pot with fingers. I use it every night as the last step and like the other products I got, I like it, my skin is behaving well, but they are not miracle products.

This boats some bold claims such as that it reduces fine lines and wrinkles, lifts the skin, clears small breakouts and acne, tightens enlarged pores, hydrates, exfoliates, balanced epidermis pH and brightens. If it also promised to do your laundry and make lunch it'd be the full package. I got it because of the good reviews, but I didn't have a lot of expectations. There are 8 masks in this set (I haven't seen individual ones) and it's in two parts: the power and a liquid activator. The main ingredient of the powder is albumin, an ingredient extracted from egg whites. The activator has niacinamide, centella asiatica, aloe vera, sea buckthorn, adenosine, panthenol, copper peptide and some extracts. They include a mini brush for application. The small pots have more than enough place to mix the mask there with a brush is added. The mask is clear and light, it starts to dry quickly and feels tight on the skin and it's dry to the touch. It took a long time to wash it off. I don't think I saw any significant results. My skin looked brighter/more even, but I saw no temporary reduction in lines. Skin 1004 warns about the scent that it's not "rosy", but I didn't find it bothersome.

I have my eye on the serum and eye cream from this line, but I got this mask first to see how I like it. It has niacinamide, tea tree extract, centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid (says 10 kinds of it), beta-glucan, trehalose, adenosine, squalane, panthenol and then at the end of the long list retinol, retinal and bakuchiol, as well as madecassoside, ceramides and peptides. I'll report back when I use it.

A repurchase. I used to always have one of these in my shower, but they've sneakily been raising their price since I started buying it and I resent them for it. So I only got it now because they had 23% off. It's still the best shower oil I've tried. SVR Topialyse comes close, but L'Occitane's is richer, it forms a thick, nourishing emulsion and it has a nice almond scent.

I've loved the Shea Butter 20% hand cream and the scent of it for years, but I never ventured into exploring their hand soaps. I expected a thick, rich texture akin to (the old original) Dove shower gel, so I was surprised when it spurted almost liquid from the pump. Texture is unique, as it feels light and doesn't really foam well, but it feels like a body lotion has seen watered down, so it nourishing on the skin, yet it washes off completely. I like it. The scent is also heavenly, their classic shea butter scent, the same as the hand cream. I plan to use this as a shower gel, it's too precious to use it as a regular hand soap since I wash my hands many times a day.

A repurchase. One of my favourite hand creams and if I hadn't found the cheaper Cerave, I'd probably be buying this regularly. It has a rich, thick texture, yet it absorbs quickly. It also smells great, a creamy-nutty scent. The metal tube become annoying when it's almost empty and the paint-tube-like lid is also not my favourite.

Such a massive let down. I've been buying from L'Occcitane for year, but never bought any of their bar soaps. I expected so much more, not just because of the high price, but L'Occitane usually makes great stuff. This is the most basic soap bar you can get. I at least hoped for a nice scent, which is praised in perfume form, but it just smells like any random Palmolive/Lidl/whatever cheap brand soap. It also leaves that same obnoxious squeaky clean feeling I hate, so this was a miss for me. I guess only Dove has bar soaps that don’t feel drying.

After the Herbae Iris disappointment I still had hope that at least this one is maybe a bit nourishing, since it's from the Shea line and meant for Sensitive Skin. But no, it's the same. Same scent, same texture. Overpriced and not worth it. Disappointed.

I mentioned I tested this fragrance in my last monthly favourites and I immediately liked it, put it on my wishlist and I planned to get it when the weather gets a bit cooler because this is more of autumn/winter type scent to me. I was so glad to get this in my mail. It's a lovely gourmand. Top notes are Chocolate Marshmallow, Candied Ginger and Sparkling Begamot; middle notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Coconut Milk and Jasmine Petals; base notes are Chantilly Cream, Sugared Musks and Cashmere Wood. I mentioned in my wishlist part of the monthly faves post that this reminds me of L'Occitane Vanilla perfume that was discontinued a long time ago. It's not as vanillary as that one and the woody-musky base makes it smells a bit "cleaner", but they are somewhat similar. I smell the candied ginger that gives it a bit of a spicy kick, but the rest is very sugary, something like Aqualina Pink Sugar was used as a base for this fragrance. So lots of vanilla & marshmallow, I don't get much chocolate or coconut, but there is some noticeable jasmine that adds a floral aspect to it. I wouldn't say it's ultra girly, as the woods and ginger add some depth to it and more character than Pink Sugar has, but it will suit mostly those that really enjoy sugary gourmand fragrances. Actually my mom loved this immediately on me and she's snobbish about perfumes. It's more long lasting than the Caramel Dream flanker, it lasts about a half a day. The body mist's staying power is kind of a disappointment to me, so get the perfume instead.

I'm less thrilled about this Caramel Dream flanker and that's because my skin hates patchouli, it amplifies it and makes it the centre of every such fragrance I use, so they all end up smelling the same on me - luckily at this scent it fades away eventually. Under the earthy-herbal-spicy patchouli, the base is nice. It gives me Lush shop vibes, those who visited their shop will know what I mean. It's sweet, chocolatey, yet spicy due to the patchouli and there’s a warm amber base. I don’t notice caramel as much, nor the citrus opening notes. It's perhaps more mature than Sweet Tooth, as it’s less sugary. I think it might appeal to those that love Black Opium and similar scents. To me Caramel Dream and original Sweet Tooth are nothing alike.

A new summery, vibrant line from Oriflame. The scent is described as floral fruity, but it's almost pure passionfruit and I love it. It's so uplifting, tropical and sweet. The shower gel foams well and does the job as it should. The scent isn't overpowering.

A scented lotion with tropical (passion fruit) scent. It's light and absorbs within minutes, leaving a silky feeling behind. Oriflame's Milk & Honey cream leaves the skin velvety smooth in the same way, but that one has a thicker texture. Scent lingers for a while.

A solid soap with the same tropical scent as the other two. I haven't tried it yet.

This is essentially an AHA exfoliator for the skin, but it also promises to firm the skin. It has a combination of glycolic, mandelic and lactic acid in unknown concentrations, but my skin did feel a slight tingle after application, so it's not that mild. There's also hyaluronic acid, some type of green algea extract, Tasmanian Peppertree extract, taurine and a peptide. It's almost as light as water, so similar to the type of liquid exfoliators like The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10%, Face Boom Correcting and illuminating Face Serum and the likes. This is likely nice for preventing ingrown hair as well. It has no scent. This is made from 98% ingredients of natural origin and it's vegan.

A firming gel that promises to reduce cellulite. I'm not so naïve to believe such claims, though it's likely just caring for the skin and massage at application has some effect at making the skin look better, more hydrated. It has sunflower oil, camelia extract, caffeine & guarana extract (both should boost blood flow), coffee extract, algae extract, amino acids, centella asiatica and taurine. It's a liquid gel that needs some time to absorb. It has a sweet, bubble-gum scent. This is made from 98% ingredients of natural origin and it's vegan.

A natural mousse for self-tanning with Erythrulose and DHA plus added watermelon extract and hyaluronic acid. This boasts with the claim it has no self-tan scent and that it creates a natural tan. It's a clear mousse with no guide colour (which I miss), but even without a self-tan mitt (mine disintegrated after years of zero use), I managed to apply this quite evenly on my legs and without my hands ending up orange. In the first hours or in the first half of the day after application, there is almost no self-tan scent. It's unnoticeable, except when I put my nose close to the skin. Then the longer the tan is on the skin before showering, the stronger the scent. The skin stays tacky after application for hours, so I made sure I slept on a sheet I don't care if it gets dirty, but there was no marks on it in the morning. After one application the tan is medium strong when left for 24 hours to develop. Colour is natural-looking. At application the mousse smells like watermelon. The tan lasted well, maybe a week or so. It faded so evenly, I didn't even notice it going away.

A body highlighter with a mix of very fine golden shimmer and large glitter particles. It's a light lotion formula that's not greasy, so it's more like makeup liquid highlighters, it's dry to the touch when applied and it nicely enhances the tan. I feel it'd be a bit better if all the shimmer where very fine, but I'm sure some will love the sparkle. It has a watermelon scent and it has grapeseed oil, watermelon seed oil, soybean oil, squalane and vitamin C & E.

A cream for dry skin with sweet almond oil, shea butter, macadamia oil, coconut oil, soybean oil, gardenia flower, pitaya extract, red gromwell, pomegranate, squalane and vitamin C. It's thicker than the blue Cocktail version, but hydrates similarly. It takes a lot of massaging to get rid of white streaks, it's almost like some sunscreens. The skin stays tacky for a long time. This one has a more musty sweet-fruity scent.

A cream for dry, dehydrated skin with avocado oil, shea butter, Abyssinian (Crambe) Seed Oil, Bacuri oil, cocoa butter, Tasmanian pepper, kiwi extract, centella asiatica (Tiger grass), soybean oil, olive oil, squalane and vitamin C. It's a touch lighter than the pink cream version, but again takes a lot of massaging to remove white streaks. Just like the cream it stays on the skin for ages. It has a to me more pleasant sweet-fruity scent.

A sunscreen without Oxybenzone, Octinoxate and Octocrylene and with added Melastim Tech that stimulates melanin for a faster and more intense tan. This is only SPF 15, so I didn't use it a lot, but it's a pleasant light formula. It's a tiny bit greasy, as is to be expected, but nowhere near some DM's Sundance versions I've tried before. It's very easy to apply it because of the spray, I just don't know how much is enough at such products. It has a pleasant fruity floral scent.

A sunscreen Milk that also doesn't have Oxybenzone, Octinoxate and Octocrylene and has Melastim Tech. It's a light body milk that's only a little bit greasy and has a fruity floral scent. I gave this to mom to test at the seaside and she raved about it. Said it's worth every cent, which likely means it's the most pleasant SPF she tried in terms of how greasy it is and how easy it is to apply/blend in. Bottle made from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic, 20% of which was recovered from the ocean.

I waited for this to come here. People already call it a dupe for Color Wow Dream coat - I hate it when they do that, just like calling their Plex Care line a dupe for Olaplex when ingredients are nothing alike. This again isn't a dupe not in terms of ingredients nor in the texture. But I will say that is it better that Color Wow, which truth be told set the bar very low when it comes to effect on my hair. For me the better smoothing spray is Moroccaoil Frizz Shield, so I'd prefer to compare it to that. Balea's version is full of alcohol, but the basis is castor oil. They also added proteins and aminoacids. I sprayed a generous amount of this, just like you should of Color Wow and Moroccanoil on damp, towel-dried hair, making sure the hair is soaked with it. This is so much heavier than the other two and I was sure I'll have to wash my hair again, as it should have been a disaster. But it wasn't. My hair is very dry, thick and it absorbs loads, so it ended up well, but I suspect you have to be frugal with it if your hair is thin or gets oily quickly. My hair dried much smoother, including the bleached part of the hair. I got a very lovely blow-out, bouncy and the hair held shape (I also used Nivea's Care & Hold Soft Touch Caring Mousse like always). I always put my hair is foam rollers overnight after hair drying, to make sure my hair is smooth and doesn't get frizzy overnight. By the morning my hair completely absorbed everything and the hair felt even lighter. There was no extra shine, though. I'm a disappointed about that, but my natural cool hair colour is very bland in terms of shine. First day went very well, but the longer I went without washing my hair (I do it once I week), the less impressed I was. It was a very humid, hot week and this did nothing to protect the hair against humidity like Moroccanoil one does. My hair hasn't looked this frizzy in months since I started with the rollers routine (every night with the soft head band). It also got so dry, especially the ends, which led to breaking. It does what it says the first day, but it lacks the prolonged hydration power and it has no lasting anti-frizz effect for my thick, dry hair which is half natural and half bleached.

I haven't given this a proper test myself, but I gave it to mom to test it for me and it did nothing on her thick, dry, very frizzy hair. She uses one of those round drying hair brushes that help achieve a smooth blow out and says there was no difference. The spray feels light and has a bubble gum scent. They filled it with alcohol, just like Glow Perfect Shine Coat and it has hydrolysed collagen & hydrolysed keratin for temporary fixing broken spots in the hair plus panthenol as a hydrator. This likely works better for those with less unruly, thin hair, since it has a decent feedback on DM.

Not a dupe for Olaplex, I want to stress that. But it has proteins and aminoacids that temporary fix the damaged cuticle and hydrate. It's a light serum with no silicone feel, which my hair doesn't appreciate as this doesn't glide smoothly when I apply it and it doesn't detangle. For that reason I find it's better for use on damp hair. The scent is unlikeable as it smells like a cheap men's fragrance. I'm not very impressed by this in terms of how it helps the hair to look better immediately, but ingredients should theoretically benefit damaged hair.

A repurchase. I've used up two or three of these already and I have the Split Ends Miracle version that's in current use. This is such a brilliant product - it really works so fast, leaving the hair nourished and silky. The effect is of course more temporary than using a proper conditioner on my ultra dry hair, but I don't care much because it's so quick and easy to use, plus I smoother my hair with leave-ins and oils later for added hydration. It's a liquid that emulsifies between the palms of the hand with a bit of water or on damp hair and it creates this thick, conditioner-like texture - it's very similar to the L'Occitane shower oil, just for hair. These are great for when I'm too tired for the whole mask/treatment routine.

A silicone free combination of oils: sunflower oil as the base, then with added argan, coconut, babasu, jojoba, camelia oil and aminoacids. It's one of the heavier oils, heavier than Alverde's All in One I'm using currently as a pre-wash and similar to Palmer's Cocoa Butter oil. It claims to define the curls - there's no hold, it's just a combination of oils that smooth down the hair, add shine, but my very dry hair absorbs the oils quickly, so 24 hour claim of defined curls doesn't happen on me. It has the same scent as other of these Traum Locken products I've tried from Balea, it looks like they haven't changed the scent of the line in a decade, but it's a pleasant, non-descriptive salon/hair cosmetics scent. I use it as a pre-wash and on my dry ends when needed (thought for use of dry hair I use Lazartique dry oil), but given how dry my hair is currently, this just isn't cutting it for some reason.

A brightening lotion-serum with 12% niacinamide, Amino Sulfonic Acid and ferulic acid. It has alcohol high on the list, which is usually an instant no from me. The texture felt pleasant, I can't say much more based on one sample.

This is quite nice. Texture is liquid, though when you start applying it, it feels thicker and sticky. It has some shine at application, but less than a lot of sunscreens. After maybe 15 minutes it's almost dry to the touch and there's only a slight glow on the face that doesn't really look greasy. It again has alcohol high on the list, but I tend to be more forgiving about when it comes to sunscreens. I heard the Vitamin C version is nice too.

Oriflame had an Age Defying foundation before, which was sent to me in a dark shade some time ago, but regardless the formula impressed me and I used it on others, on who it always looked so good. This formula is different. For one the coverage is lower, but it also has a glowy finish, while the old one started of dewy, but set in time to a satin. I'm currently using Oriflame's Pure Uforia, which I've already raved about and honestly, I don't see a difference between the two. Both have a light liquid formula, light-medium coverage, are very hydrating and have glowy finish that lasts. Even the bottles are the same, only the caps differ. I got probably the lightest shade. It's the same depth as Porcelain I use at Uforia, except the undertone is yellow. Pure Uforia is my perfect match, but I can pull of this one too.

I got this mascara in the past in their regular dark blue packaging, while this one is a special tube in honour of Wonderlashes' 17th birthday. It's has a straight silicone wand with medium length bristles. It deposits a lot of product in one swipe. You get plenty of volume and length, but the bristles can't cope with definition that well, at least on my dishevelled lashes. It's a regular formula that comes off easily, but it doesn't have hold when it comes to my straight lashes.

This is a colour corrector in a salmon colour that counteracts blue-purple tones of under eye circles and thereby brightens the area. I had this on my wishlist a while back, when I saw it's a best seller on Müller's website, but I was put off by the texture of the tester, as I felt it may be as thick as their Camouflage pot concealer. I recently saw how well it works in a video by @anaverdnik (who hopefully still has the story highlighted on her profile), so decided to take a risk and get it regardless my concerns. Formula is much creamier than Catrice's pot concealer and it's suitable for my dry under eye are. It blends well even without the warmth of fingers and doesn't go patchy, the creamy formula also allows layering of a concealer on top. The shade is not ideal for my circles. It doesn't counteract the discoloration of my circles and the shade is dark for my pale skin tone, so it doesn't brighten. It more just looks like a peachy concealer under my eyes. Coverage is about medium, so it can be worn without a concealer on top if you feel it does the job well on its own. I did a test with this under one eye and the other with NYX's Bare with Me concealer and I feel the concealer does a better job, but given that I've seen how well it works on others, it's still worth a try if you're looking for such a product. I wish it were pinker and lighter (Essence's stick version is like that and I'll give it a go when I find it in stock.)

Both Essence and Catrice launched liquid blushes in the last update. Catrice has five shades of these, one is quite an interesting deep brown/burgundy, which reminds me of the famous black honey shade and I'm still considering getting it. Compared to Primark and Rare Beauty liquid blushes I bought a couple of months back, this formula is thinner and not as intensely pigmented, but it still packs a punch on my pale skin. It blends ok with fingers, I find this formula easier to work with than Rare Beauty one. I start slow, with a very small amount of product and if needed I add a layer. Brushes work well with it, some may prefer to apply it that way. It lasts well on my cheeks and it's often that it's still on my cheeks at the end of the day (but that also depends on the base). Colour is similar to Essence's blush stick I Got Blush 10, which is a beautiful doll pink, Catrice's version is more intense. Packaging has a small nozzle which for now is precise, but it may start being problematic when the bottle nearing empty.

Catrice discontinued their Liquid Liner Matt that I've been using for many years and have bought over 10 in row. They replaced it with this. It looks the same and in many ways performs the same, but unlike the old one, this is not the formula I can always trust to look ok at the end of the day. I tested the old vs. new side by side, one on each eye. They apply about the same, though the new applicator is now less comfortable and less flexible, but the lines are the same. They both dry matte and both are very black, actually the new one is a bit more intense. However, at the end of the day, the side with the new formula was a disaster. Smudged all over and there was barely any line left. The line with the old formula lasted as it should, only slightly faded, but still in its place. I've persisted with wearing this and on most days it's ok, it manages to last all day, but there are some days when it either smudges or fades, so it's just not the same reliable formula the old one was.

This is by now an old limited edition and this nail polish was one of the last remnants of the Christmas collection in DM. It looks gorgeous in the bottle, a deep blue with silver shimmer, like a starry sky. But on the nails it's more lacklustre, as the shimmer doesn't stand out as much. First layer is see though, but second layer is already opaque.

It's nice to see so many cream blushes. About two years ago I could find a single one in drugstores. Essence has the stick version of Baby got Blush, which are rarely on the stands and now they launched a liquid version. The packaging has a sponge with a single hole in the middle, so the blush doesn't soak the sponge evenly like Maybelline the Eraser concealer and if you don't close the blush by twisting its neck before putting the cap back on, next time you open the blush there is spillage. Formula is thicker than Catrice's liquid blush and it's more pigmented. It blends well not matter what you use and about three dots of product are enough for my cheeks. The shade looks similar to Catrice's Pink Feelings, but on my cheeks it's another of those pinks that turns peachier. Staying power is good, it's on my cheeks at least 8 h later.

I thought I grabbed shade 10 and only at home noticed my mistake. The stand was empty with only one highlighter in the shade 10 row, none in 20 and a couple in 30. I grabbed the one from 10 and didn't even think about checking the back of the packaging. It's not that bad, as shade 30 is not dark. It's not as light as my other liquid highlighters, but not pigmented enough to look obviously too dark. I'm on a fence about this one. Applied from the tube with the applicator, this doesn't not work. It becomes patchy and it's barely noticeable. I find it's best to squeeze some on the back of my hand, warm it up a bit and the apply it on the cheek. The glow is not strong, this is one of the weaker highlighters, it needs to be build up a lot, but it has not big shimmer particles. I've since had a chance to buy 10, but I opted not to. It's just not as good of a formula as Oriflame The One version.

Essence revamped their blushes again. I've tried most versions and honestly they never make that big of a change, but they are always good. I picked shade Lovely Lilac because it's the only purple blush in local drugstores and I've been looking for such a shade a while ago, as everything pulls warm on me and I wanted a cool pink. Formula is creamy when I swatch it with fingers. A fluffy brush picks it up well and it's a shade at which I need to be careful due to pigmentation as it can quickly be a lot. Luckily what I over apply can be blended out easily.

Oriflame sure knows how to make a pretty highlighter. I've been a fan of their The One liquid highlighter and these Pearls are another formula that create a natural looking radiance with fine shimmer. First layer it subtle and second builds up the glow that isn't over the top, it just looks healthy. Shade is a light champagne.

These have been around for a while and are available in several shades/scents. Formula is quite plain, just a classic (thin) lip gloss that doesn't stay long on the lips. This shade tints the lips pink-red and smells like strawberry soft sweets, but the name says pomegranate. I was hoping I'd see the new lip oils version, but there were none on the stand. These Juicy Bombs may be cheap, probably mostly suitable for teens, but Milani's Lip Oils are so much better if you're looking for a fruity smelling lip gloss.

Scented line of nail polishes, which is the reason I got this shade. But the scent is barely noticeable and I can't even describe what it smells like. Pupa did it so much better. It's a jelly formula with the first coat being very sheer and the nail tips are still visible after three coats.

You may remember these having a moment years ago. I didn't buy it back then, as I wasn't interested. It's a nail polish that shrinks while drying, thereby cracking any creating unique patterns. A thin coat works best and the effect is quick, it takes about a minute to really settle. This doesn't work over bare nails, there has to be a coat of dry nail polish under it. It's a shame Essence only made a black one, as a gold and silver would be more impressive.

A limited edition item. I got the highlighter a month ago, which was also in my monthly favourite. This is a liquid blush in a cushion format that stamp hearts. The top holds a sponge stamp and the bottom a cushion blush. It's very pigmented and intense. It's not as easy to blend as Catrice's and Essence's liquid blushes, but it can be done. Heart stamps can't be removed with makeup wipers or micellar water, but an oily remover.

I bought this as a replacement for Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 that has been out of stock for ages and I've recently used up Afrodita Professional Retinol Shot. The first has retinal and the second Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, which is something newer than retinal and retinol. I decided to stick with retinal, as I'm not happy with results of Afrodita Professional. BoJ is the only retinal product I found available in drugstores here. It's an eye cream, but there is 30 ml of product. It has 2% liposome retinal, but also ginseng extract (10%), niacinamide, adenosine, hyaluronic acid, cholesterol, ceramides, a peptide and a couple of oils/butters. Texture is a light lotion, but it feels like a moisturiser on the skin. It has a typical gingseng scent that I encountered at Sulwhaso products. To me it's comforting, but it's something you have to get used to. It's way too early to report about any results, but my skin likes it, I feel it has improved a bit overall and there was no irritations or dryness at this formula.

It took me a while to finally get this, but it's been out for a while now. I already have the SPF 30 version and this is the night version with 10% niacinamide and 5% grape seed oil - the ingredients list is short. I like the formula more than the SPF one. The latter sits on the skin for a long time and sort of feels suffocating because you can feel it. This one has a thicker, richer formula, but it absorbs in a while, leaving almost like a silicone-primer layer. The skin feels velvety under the fingers. I've been enjoying using this one morning and nights. It has no scent like the rest of the line.

A serum with a new active ingredient Melasyl that fights hyperpigmentation. It combines it with 10% niacinamide and says it's proven to visibly reduce dark spots and discoloration in 8 weeks by 85%, first result should be visible after a week. To properly see the results on my skin, it's the wrong time to test it, as over winter my other products reduced sun damage and freckles I got over summer, but we'll see how it goes. I like the texture, as it's very light, easy to apply and it absorbs instantly (if I apply it on bare skin after cleansing), yet the skin feels hydrated. It's a great formula for layering, which I always appreciate. It has a pleasant scent.

I reviewed this a while ago and I still have a little bit of my last year's tube left. SPFs often go through reformulations, so I compared the old with this year's tube and I think they are the same and they didn't make any changes, but my old one did become more yellow. My opinion hasn't changed since I first reviewed it. It's very liquid, yet it's not as light as Garnier's Fluid because it's oilier. On my very pale skin, there's a yellow tint visible after application, but it doesn't have a white cast. It's not my favourite formula in terms of how invisible it feels and looks on the skin, as it has shine, however, that doesn't matter to me as much because this is the SPF I trust the most, so last year this was the one wore a lot, especially on days when I knew I'll spent a lot of time in the sun. It has a the most advanced sun filters, which also protect from long UVA, so it's my top choice for a reliable sun protection.

A while ago I mentioned I bought this in an eco tube (brown) for someone who has very itchy skin. This is a formula that is designed for very dry, atopic, itchy skin and for those with allergies. I tested the formula back then and loved it. Considering I've heard no further complaints about itchy skin, I can only surmise this did its job well. Formula is very rich, almost too much for the pump packaging, but I so appreciate it has it. It's almost as thick as Cerave's Moisturising Cream, but takes longer to absorb. I can feel it on the skin in the morning when I'm washing my hands and face, so it forms a lasting protective layer on the skin. I've started using this as an occasional face moisturiser too and it suits my dry skin, calming some irritations I got from trying to use up old skin care stock. It has no scent. This is the big version of the cream, but a 200 ml in a tube exists as well.

A multipurpose balm for soothing and protecting irritated skin. It's something I consider it a must for anyone, as it suitable for anything: irritations, excessive dryness, healing the skin after treatments, bug bites,… I used to have something similar from Mixa and it was discontinued, so this was on my list to buy when I use up those precious last drops of Mixa. But this one is even better as aside from 5% pantenol, it also has madecassoside + coper - zink - manganesse + tribioma that renew the skin barrier. Formula is thick and balmy. As it's usual for such creams they stay on the skin for a long time, protecting it. These formulas are brilliant for when the is skin so dry, it absorbs everything instantly, like it happens to me every winter, so it's nice to have something that doesn't just disappear from the skin fast. There is an SPF 50 version, which I had a tester off and the formula is the same.

I had this a many years ago when it was still called just Duo, which then went to my brother, who suffered from severe acne. It's a triple acting moisturiser formula that is suitable for acne-prone and oily skin. It promises to unclog pores to help prevent spots and breakouts, to reduce blackheads, blemished, post-acne marks and pigmentation. Formula is light, gel-like and it leaves a layer on the skin, like a primer. My skin is has no such concerns apart from blackheads, so I'm not going to be much help at reviewing this, but ingredients are great and I believe this is one of the top choices of those with oily, blemish-prone skin.

This smells sooo nice. I'd have a body mist immediately if it existed. It's meant for dehydrated, grey and dull skin. It's not the strongest remover, as I couldn't remove the Makeup Remover Butter with it, so it's a gentle cleanser. It doesn't dry out the skin, it didn't irritate my eyes, which is a big plus. The mousse feels nicely plush and not watery. It has a bit of Ascorbic Acid, but it doesn't matter since it's a cleanser that immediately washes off.

I was checking this out in DM, since it looked similar to the Balea's Skin Expert one that I was advised not to get. Only when I opened the box I saw this is quite small, with only 40 g of product. It smells so nice, like bubble gum. The formula is super creamy and soft. It quickly turns into an oil that you massage into the skin. I've done tests with this of how much it can remove. It failed the test with my most long lasting & waterproof makeup, as it struggled to remove Maybelline's matte liquid lipstick in Pioneer (red) and Catrice's Ink Eyeliner. Test number two was done with regular makeup and it got it off completely. So if you're not into heavy makeup layers, this works as it should, but it's not as strong as Nuxe's or Hada Labo cleansing oils. Face Boom mousse doesn't get it off with one use, so I had to do a double cleanse, while my regular Mixa Baby Atopiance Oil got it off easily. The skin feels very soft after use, more than at my regular routine.

This targets dehydrated, grey and dull skin. It contains a several oils: Babassu, Crambe, Black Currant, Kukui, Avocado; and extracts: Acerola, Guarana, Kakadu Plum, Pomegranate. It also has Caffeine, Vitamin C in the form of Ascorbic Acid, but with no percentage stated (it's way before fragrance, so theoretically over 1%), Hyaluronic Acid and Squalene. There is Mica high on the list and that is shimmer. So this is one of those moisturisers that add a lovely glow to the skin, like weak highlighter. It's great for under makeup or even no makeup looks. Formula is medium thick and it absorbs quickly.

This is a very similar mousse to the Superstar one, except the scents are different. It's again gentle, the mousse is dense and it doesn't irritate my eyes.

I got this a while ago and forgot about it, though I planned to give it a test. I finally did. It's a powder that smells very nice and it's supposed to be mixed with 30 ml of warm water right in the pot and applied immediately, as it quickly starts to set. There is about twice too much mask for one use, so I wish I divided the powder before and used a smaller amount. It ended up a bit lumpy, but I could apply it on the face. I did a thick coat, since I had so much and it quite quickly turned into a rubbery, solid formula. I took it off after 15 minutes. It came off in pieces, like I expected. The thinner coats around the edges of my face caught on the hair and were difficult to remove. It didn't feel tight on the skin, which is unusual for peel off mask. I don't know if it had any results. My skin didn't feel or look any different after. But this contains calamine, which is meant for calming irritations, plus oats and aloe very. Maybe I'd notice a difference if my skin was irritated.

A serum with 2% glycolic acid, 2% mandelic acid and 2% Gluconolactone (glukono delta-laktone, PHA). A light serum with low amounts of acids that I think should suit beginners. I don't feel it on the face, but I normally don't feel even stronger acid formulas. It's ok for layering. It's too early to say anything about results, but it looks an easy formula to include in the skin routine.

I got another tube of this face moisturiser back in October together with the Matiffying version. It relies on Treholose to do the job of moisturising. It also has betaine, brazil nut oil, avocado oil, rosehip oil, pineapple & melon juice, banana extract and raspberry extract. Honestly all three Body Boom moisturisers I've tried feel about the same. Creamy, yet not too heavy. They absorb quickly and work as either a makeup base or night moisturiser. My skin isn't sensitive, so I'm not sure how this works on sensitive skin. Out of the three, my first pick is the Superstar one because of the lovely glow.

I already have another tube of this and I was waiting to review it when my skin isn't so dry, for those that interested in how light or heavy it feels on the face. Texture is more on the thin side, but still creamy. I got no white cast, though it took some time to blend in. It doesn't feel heavy or greasy, but it's still maybe doesn't feel as nice for oily-combination skin, as it didn't absorb fully. UV filters are Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate , Tris-Biphenyl Triazine (nano), Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano). It also has babassu oil, jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, vitamin E, vitamin C and squalene.

A sleeping mask with a small amount of hyaluronic acid, inca inchi oil and Cupuaçu butter. Formula is nicely rich and takes time to absorb, so it nourishes the skin overnight. It's one of Oriflame's iconic products chosen by users. I'd like to see more caring and anti-ageing ingredients, not just a pleasant texture. Alcohol is high on the list, though granted after glycerine.

Oil capsules that combine a silicones with 6 oils: soybean, avocado, peach kernel, blackcurrant, sesame and meadowfoam + the everywhere present vitamin E. It not like a dry oil, but neither too oily. It has a pleasant scent.

One of the more "elegant" SPFs I've tried. Formula is creamy, there's no greasy feeling and it blends in without leaving white cast. I can apply a two-three fingers amount easily and it feels like I could apply more if I wanted. It's has some shine at the start, but it quite quickly settles to a matte/invisible one on my skin. I've a lot of time in the sun with it and it protected me well.

This a flanker of the Miss Giordani perfume and based on the scented page, it's not that similar to its older sister. It's a lovely, rich, sweet floral scent - a white floral that has a soft base that tempers an abundance of floral notes such as jasmine and tuberose that usually I find headache inducing, but here they are nicely subdued, yet noticeable. I mostly smell sweet neroli, while other notes include tangerine that adds a bit of fruity character to a very floral scent; ginger, jasmine, tuberose, peony, ylang ylang, cedar wood and vanilla. Oriflame makes some of the best quality scents in my opinion, especially since the prices are not that high and this one is one of the nicest ones to my nose.

My mother mentioned she always wanted a musk perfume and I know The Body Shop has White Musk that was popular in the 90's, but I found this in DM. As you might expect based on the name, this is one of those clean scent, like washing powder or standard fabric softener. It's clean and soft, a very easy scent to wear because it just smells like fresh laundry - it's very similar to Yankee Candle Clean Cotton and a little bit like Lush's Honey I Washed the Kids soap, or at least I think that's the one - it's definitely like something from Lush. It's not a powerful scent, it's more of a skin scent, though it is noticeable after application from two meters away. The bottle looks small, but there's 30 ml inside. I had to Adopt scent before that were sent to me, both were stronger, because they had notes of patchouli. Aside from musk Musc Blac has notes: rose, which I notice the most, ylang-ylang and vanilla.

In the last new in I complained this isn't sold here anymore and I got a quick, unlikeable replacement. So it turns out the sales assistant gave me wrong information, as the next time I was in DM, there was a full shelf of these. At least I hope they are here to stay because my skin loves this. It's a simple gel that lathers well, is gentle, cleans well, has no scent, taste and it doesn't irritate my eyes. The pump packaging is also a big plus.

I was going to repurchase Cerave one which I love, but either DM didn't have it in stock or I didn't see it/it's not in its usual place, so I grabbed this one which was also on the shelf of products for sensitive skin. I'm not a fan of most hand creams because I want them to absorb immediately, yet be very thick and rich. It's less thick than Cerave one, but still rich/medium thick and it absorbs quickly enough that I'm not annoyed by it. It has been very efficient at fixing the flaky dry skin and it worked quickly. It has no scent.

Fellow fans of Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream/Cheirosa 62 scent rejoice! The claims that this is a dupe for the scent are true. I have the original Brazilian 4 Play shower gel, so I could compare the two and the scent is the same. Straight from the bottle, the Treacklemoon has hint of a more tropical scent of mango, but under the shower it's the same vanillary-nutty goodness. Scent is intense, but sadly I can't smell it much after I step out of the shower - neither do I of the original, mind you. But it is a lovely treat for 4,99 € and it comes in a bottle with a generous 500 ml. Apparently Treacklemoon also has a body lotion, a scrub and a hand cream, nut none are sold here. I hope the popularity of the scent will change that soon, as I'd love to get the body lotion as a replacement for the seriously overpriced Bum Bum Cream.

Cerave have very simple, but effective formulas that contain ceramides and have no scent - everything I've tried from Cerave so far has been a hit. I'm a big fan of the hand cream and because I liked it so much, I had this on my wishlist. Now that I've tried it - honestly it's not my type of moisturiser. What should have been on my wishlist is the cream, but that's my preferences. This will suit those that love very light formulas, the type like Balea's Niacinamide body creme. But despite the light texture, it's deeply hydrating. It doesn't absorb quicker than the cream, but it feels more lightweight on the skin. I've tried it as a face moisturiser as well and it's the type of formula that would likely suit oily skin too.

I loved this immediately. It's very similar to the hand cream, so it has rich texture, but not super thick and it spreads easily on the skin. It absorbs fast enough, but the best part for me is that it leaves this velvety finish on the skin. The latter feels softer because of that than if I use the lotion.

A repurchase. I use this as a pre-wash treatment. It has canola, coconut and almond oil. Due to the dropper applicator I can apply this on the scalp.

A repurchase. I haven't run out of mine, but I wanted a spare. I use this every time I wash my hair. It is the lightest styling product I've tried, it feels like nothing is on the hair, yet it holds so well.

A shampoo that boasts with the claim it has a high percentage of piroctone olamine, an anti-dandruff ingredient. I was using Subrina Recept before, but like the dozens of things I've tried, it doesn't work on me. Neither does this. It didn't remove dandruff fully nor prevent it from forming again, but my scalp was clearer for a day. I'll still continue using it, maybe it will start working eventually. It washes off colour like crazy, Subrina Recept doesn't do that.

A conditioner with piroctone olamine, which to me sounded a way better idea than a shampoo that washes off after a few minutes. It minimal amounts of avocado and argan oil (both after fragrance), so I knew I'll likely have to mix this with something more nourishing. It worked against itching, but only for about a day on me. I know some wash their hair daily, so for those I can say it works, but I wanted the effect to last longer, as my scalp has been so itchy this winter. What I resent more is that my ends were insanely tangled, something that hasn't happened in ages and also they were so dry. I'll use this up for scalp only and combine it with a better conditioner on the rest of the hair.

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