Slovenska verzija tukaj.

*GREEN LINE Clear Active Eye Make-up Remover

A classic two-phase remover with an oily component (here it's sunflower oil) that is designed to remove heavy duty makeup such as waterproof mascara. Apart from the packaging, which is now much better and prettier, in fact by far my favourite of all such removers (I don't know why, but most have such an impractical packaging, L'Oreal's for example) they changed the formula a bit as well and it now contains aloe vera (5th place), but I didn't have the previous version, so I don't know how different it is. It's one of those rare such removers that doesn't make my vision foggy, but this means it's less oily than other such removers and it needs some more effort to get waterproof mascara off. When you shake it, both components stay mixed long enough, so that's good and it doesn't have a scent. It's likeable, especially if you hate foggy vision after removal, but it's not as strong as L'Oreal's or Clarins'.

Ingredients.

Most drugstores, Click2Chic and some supermarkets, about 3.5 € (150 ml).

AFRODITA Clean Phase Eye-Makeup Remover

Honestly, I see absolutely zero difference between Green Line's and this one. Both aren't the strongest, but still effective and both don't make my vision foggy. Green Line's has better ingredients though, but whichever you buy will be all right. I love that this one is mint green, but the packaging isn't as practical as Green Line's because it has a classic twist off lid and it's not the easiest to take off.

Ingredients.

Müller, 3.29 € (125 ml)

 *GREEN LINE Clear Active Micellar Cleansing Water

My old favourite, which I never repurchased because I disliked the packaging and because it looks like I have an endless supply of other micellar waters despite not buying one in almost a year. I've tried a lot of drugstore micellar waters and so far this one is my favourite, the reason being that despite the fact that pretty much all micellar waters (except Nivea's) work exactly the same, so very effectively when it comes to removing makeup, but unlike others this one doesn't lose its "power". I had Garnier and I still have Inell's, both just lost their effectiveness by the end, and this one never did. I have a full review about it, but it's about the one is the old packaging and this new one has a slightly different formula (it doesn't feel any different though). By the way, this one of the rare micellar waters that is scented, so if you're bothered by fragranced skin care, this may not be for you. It contains orange flower water, which is on the second place among ingredients, but I believe the main cleaning ingredient is Poloxamer 184 like in most micellar waters (4. place).

Ingredients.

Most drugstores, Click2Chic and some supermarkets, about 4.3 €

*GREEN LINE Clear Active 3 in 1 Cleansing Emulsion

My mom still has an old battered tube of this which she bought after I scolded her for not taking her makeup off properly before going to bed. I never warmed up to it then, but I gave it another go and I realised what I was doing wrong. It's very similar to the Cleansing Milk in consistency, even has mineral oil on the second place just like that one, but the rest is different, including the scent, which is a simple creamy one. It's meant as a makeup remover, cleanser and a toner in one, and the directions say to apply it on dry face, then remove it with a cotton pad or wash it off. My experience say that washing it off is not a good idea because it leaves a film on the skin, so a washcloth is a better method here and that's what I was doing wrong back then. I removes foundation and most of the makeup ok, but some of the mascara stays smudged on the cheeks, so I finish off with micellar water or a proper second cleanse. When I started trying out all this new skin care, so all Slovene products, my skin looked seriously good, which was completely unexpected. However, things turned bad and I know that the reason is mineral oil in this product and the cleansing milk. Unfortunately, my extensive experience have thought me that mineral oil is causing me breakouts and quite persistent ones at that. It's a shame because for a while my skin looked so good that I was sure I found new favourites. Obviously, mineral oil is just an ingredient that causes me problems and most of you will find it working just fine. It'd say this is a product from dry, normal and combination skin, while those with oily might want something that cleanses more thoroughly.

Ingredients.

Most drugstores, Click2Chic and some supermarkets, about 4 €

*GREEN LINE Clear Active Refreshing Cleansing Milk

I always found the idea of cleansing milks such an outdated concept. It's something you read about in a magazine as a teen written by someone who hasn't got a clue about makeup, but knowing someone who actually uses it just never happened. An yet I found this one growing on me and I even started using it daily, which from the start gave me fab results, then things turned for the worse and my chin seriously broke out (great! A red pigmentation mark that I just got rid will be back now for a few years). It smells so lovely, creamy floral and though it's nothing special, I love it. It's very similar to the 3 in 1 Cleansing Emulsion in terms of texture and use, so it's a light lotion consistency and you apply in on dry face, then remove it with a cotton pad, but I prefer to use a wet washcloth like with cleansing balms. It works the same way as the emulsion, so it takes of most of the makeup, only some mascara is smudged and it doesn't leave that squeaky clean feeling. They point out aloe vera (10.) and hamamelis (witch hazel, 11. place) as the main ingredients, but both are low on the INCI. Main ingredient is mineral oil (my nemesis) and Isopropyl Palmitate (potentially comedogenic), but it does contain almond oil and glycerine fairly high on the list. The new packaging is just so pretty and practical.

Ingredients.

Most drugstores, Click2Chic and some supermarkets, about 4.3 €

*GREEN LINE Clear Active Refreshing Toner

It's been years since I had a normal toner, I stopped using them because it's an unnecessary expense and too much cotton pads are used, but I know that toners are unjustly underappreciated in the last years. It really grew on me. It's nothing special, I don't even find it refreshing (to achieve that they would have to use stupid ingredients like alcohol plus menthol, and we wouldn't want that), but it doesn't leave any residue behind and it's not drying. It has nice ingredients - glycerine on the second place, aloe vera, witch hazel, which is an antistringent, so it should be great for acne-prone skin and basically any skin type. It smells nicely floral in a refreshing way, not in a stuffy rose way. 

Ingredients.

Most drugstores, Click2Chic and some supermarkets, about 4 €

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

This is one of those all in one products that I consider a simple clay mask with exfoliating particles. I wouldn't use it as an everyday cleanser, but once or twice a week as a scrub or as a mask. If you use it as a mask, they recommend you leave it on for 5 minutes. It's quite a light clay mask compared to the ridiculously thick Queen Helene (I struggle, that tube is endless) and it doesn't really dry on the face, so you don't get that tight feeling and it could be a nice choice for those with dry skin as well. The scrubby particles are ground almond pits and not that gentle, which I appreciate. It smells lovely, creamy clean. I like this, mostly because I like harsher scrubs, but as a mask there are some better ones if you're searching for something that you can see how it pulls the dirt out of your pores, though it has zinc oxide in it that is great for acne prone skin.

Ingredients.

Most drugstores, Click2Chic and some supermarkets, about 3 €

 AFRODITA Young & Pure Remove Spots Spot-Drying Gel

I planned to get this a while ago because I realised I haven't had a spot treatment in years, but it just shows how good my skin has been since I started using Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse. I decided to get this one because it doesn't have alcohol and the main ingredients is Niancinamide (Vitamin B3), which one of my favourite products that I was stealing from my brother in my teenage years contained. This is a classic gel product that dries to a clear layer. I didn't have use for it for a while, but unfortunately as I said those cleansers broke me out, so I had a chance to properly test this. It's not a miracle worker (like the old discontinued roll-on Essence had  - still crying), but it's fine. It doesn't dry out the skin too much and the spot does get smaller. I do find it a bit expensive though

Ingredients.

Müller, 3.89 €

 *GREEN LINE HydroMineral Light Moisturising Cream for mixed and oily skin

I stole this one once from my friend and really liked it, but never bought it myself because my stash never seems to run out when I want it to. There are several versions of these, but I choose the one for combination-oily skin for the summer months. Despite being described as a light moisturiser, it's not that light. It's thicker than for example my current Creatures de Monoi cream and L'Occitane creams, it's also more gel like. It contains papaya, spirulina (a type of algae, but it's towards the end on the ingredients list) and our Slovene water Radenska Naturelle. It has a lovely tropical scent which is just to my taste. It's promises some anti-ageing effects, but we'll see that in time, otherwise it's promises focus on oily skin concerns like tightening pores, reducing shine, so it promises a lot, but since I don't have oily skin, to me it's just a basic moisturiser that is very lovely for the price.

Ingredients.

Around 7 €

AFRODITA Why Mask Extreme Hydration

I still have Balea Power Maske as my hydrating mask and I didn't plan to get this one, but when I was standing in front of these in the shop, it was one of the two who had decent ingredients, so I decided to take it. It's a classic such mask, so like a regular moisturiser and you are supposed to apply it in a thick coat for 15 minutes, then wipe off the rest, but I just apply a thick coat and go to bed with it. Currently my skin has no dryness or patches, so it would be better if I got it in the winter to try, but from trying it a few times, I think it's nice and hydrates well. It has a simple creamy scent and contains Hyaluron acid just like Balea's version.

Ingredients.

DM, 1.19 €

AFRODITA Why Mask SOS Calming

This one has lavender on the packaging and honey in the ingredients, so I was very intrigued by it. It's similar to regular clay masks, but a lot thinner, so it's almost like a hybrid between a clay mask and a moisturising one. You apply it in a thick coat, leave it on and walk around with a blue-lavender face for 15 minutes, then wash it off. It smells lovely like a mix of honey and lavender, so I really enjoyed that part. It never dries like clay masks do, so it doesn't clear out the pores, but to be fair it doesn't promise that, instead what it promises it to calm down the skin and my skin did feel comfortable after use. 

Ingredients.

DM, 1.19 €

AFRODITA Why Mask Fresh & Well Rested Look

I got this as a gimmick product because I'm one of those people who believes that there is no dire need for a separate product for eyes (I know I'm wrong, but I don't like unnecessary expenses). This is a creamy gel formula product and there is a lot of it. It's separated in three bags, but even 1/4 of one part, which is a very thick coat, is too much, so there is a lot of uses in this packet. You can even use it as an eye cream, since there is so much product and the ingredients are nice. I didn't notice my eyes being more rested or my circles dimished, but it's a nice moisturiser.

Ingredients.

DM, 1.49 €

By the way, I had a whole wishlist post prepared because I already  made the list for myself so I wouldn't forget what products I wanted to check in the shops, but I never posted it and it would be a shame to waste it, so here's at least the picture.

I'll post about body care and hair care in a separate post in a couple of days.

Have a great day!

English version here.

*GREEN LINE Clear Active odstranjevalec ličil za oči

Klasičen dvofazni odstranjevalec, ena od faz je oljna (med sestavinami je navedeno sončnično olje), zato je primeren za zelo obstojna ličila, kot je npr. vodoodporna maskara. Embalaže je sedaj veliko bolj praktična zaradi drugačnega pokrovčka, so pa spremenili tudi formulo in sicer zdaj vsebuje aloe vero (na 5. mestu, tako da se še šteje), nisem pa imela prejšnje verzije, da bi primerjala če se je učinkovitost kaj spremenila. Je eden izmed redkih takih odstranjevalcev, ki mi celo ne zamegli vida (to me večno živcira pri takih izdelkih), ampak to tudi pomeni, da ni tako masten kot ostali in je za odstranjevanje vodoodporne maskare treba malo več truda. Oba dela se dobro zmešata in se ne ločita takoj kot pri nekaterih v istem cenovnem rangu, pa tudi vonja nima. Všečen izdelek, če vas živcira megleni vid, ki ga povzročijo nekateri podobni odstranjevalci, ampak ni tako močen kot malo dražji izdelki.

Sestavine. 

Na voljo v večini drogerijah, na Click2Chic in nekaterih večjih supermarketih. Cena okrog 3,5 € 

AFRODITA Clean Phase odstranjevalec očesnih ličil 

Ne vidim nobene razlike med tem in Green Line-ovim. Oba nista najmočnejša odstranjevalca na policah drogerij, ampak sta še vedno učinkovita in oba mi ne zameglita vida. Green Line-ov ima boljše sestavine in bolj praktično embalažo (Afroditin pokrovček je na navoj), vendar za kateregakoli se že boš odločila bo dober. Meni je seveda všeč, da je mentolno zelen - a je kdo pričakoval kaj drugega?

Sestavine.

Müller, 3,29 €

*GREEN LINE Clear Active Micelna čistilna vodica

Moj star favorit, ki ga nisem nikoli še enkrat kupila, ker mi je bila stara embalaža trapasta (pokrovček na navoj  - pa kdo ima še čas za to. Ah, samo malo se hecam), poleg tega pa izgleda kot da imam neko neskončno zalogo micelnih vodic, vsaj teh, ki jih ne maram, ampak nisem kupila nove že skoraj leto. Preizkusila sem že kar nekaj cenejših oz. drogerijskih micelnih vodic in do zdaj mi je bila ta ena izmed najboljših in sicer zato, ker se mi zdi da večina teh vodic po določenem času kar izgubi na učinkovitosti (kot npr. Garnierjeva in Inellova), ampak tale pa ni. Samostojna objava o tej vodici je že na blogu, sicer ko je bila še v stari embalaži, sedaj pa so se nekaj igrali tudi s sestavinami, se mi pa po učinku in vsem ostalem zdi enaka. Dodan je izvleček pomaranče, ki je celo na 2. mestu, ampak mislim, da je glavna čistilna sestavina še vedno Poloxamer 184 (4. mesto), kot v večini micelnih.  Je ena izmed redkih, ki je odišavljena, kar lahko kakšne občutljivce zmoti. Nova embalaža je odlična, tako vizualno, kot praktično.

Sestavine.

Na voljo v večini drogerijah, na Click2Chic in nekaterih večjih supermarketih. Cena okrog 4,3 €

*GREEN LINE Clear Active 3 v 1 Čistilna emulzija

Nekje v kopalnici še leži zakopana ena stara tuba tega izdelka, ki je bil zelo malo rabljen, ker mi enostavno ni bil nikoli všeč. Ampak sem mu dala novo priložnost in sem ugotovila, kaj sem delala narobe. Je zelo podoben Osvežilnemu čistilnemu mleku - oba sta lahka losjona in imata mineralno olje na drugem mestu, ampak se razlikujeta po vonju, ki je pri tem enostaven kremen. 3 v 1 naj bi bil odstranjevalec ličil, čistilec in tonik v enem, navodila pa pravijo, da ga je treba nanesti na suho kožo in potem odstraniti z vato ali vodo, ampak po mojih izkušnjah tak način pusti na koži kremni filter, zato je veliko bolje če uporabiš vlažno brisačko. Dobro odstrani puder in večino ličil, le maskara ne gre čisto dol in se lahko razmaže okoli, zato potem uporabim micelno ali še enkrat očistim z istim ali drugim izdelkom. Ko sem začela preizkušati vso to novo nego obraza, torej slovenske izdelke je moja koža izgledala super, kar nisem niti približno pričakovala, ampak stvari so se čisto obrnile in vem kaj je bil razlog - mineralno olje v tem izdelku in čistilnemu mleku. Na žalost moji koži mineralno olje vedno dela probleme, vsi izdelki do zdaj s to sestavino so naredili isto in sem dobila zelo nadležne mozolje, ki kar niso hoteli izginiti (ponavadi zaradi se Nuxe olja se kar hitro zacelijo). Ampak mineralno olje meni povzroča preglavice, predvidevam, da večini ne bo. Emulzija se mi zdi primerna za suho, normalno in kombinirano kožo, medtem ko tisti z mastno boste verjetno želeli nekaj kar bolje očisti.

Sestavine.

Na voljo v večini drogerijah, na Click2Chic in nekaterih večjih supermarketih. Cena okrog 4 €

*GREEN LINE Clear Active Osvežilno čistilno mleko

Čistilna mleka so mi bila vedno tako starinski koncept čiščenja. O njih smo brali v najstniških revijah, kjer so nasvete pisali tisti, ki jim svet kozmetike očitno ni bil najbližji, ampak da bi dejansko poznala nekoga, ki je uporabljal čistilno mleko se pa ni zgodilo, saj vsi smo uporabljali gele in pene. Ampak tale mi je kar prirastel in sem ga začela uporabljati vsak dan, kar je od začetka prineslo odlične rezultate, potem pa - boom - tečni mozolji na moji bradi (super, ravno sem se znebila rdečih madežev starih mozoljev tam, zdaj jih bom pa zopet imela par let). Mleko diši krasno, kremno-cvetlično in je po teksturi zelo podobno Čistilni Emulziji, torej kot nek lahek losjon, ki ga naneseš na suho kožo in potem odstraniš z vatko, ampak kot sem rekla že pri Emulziji so vlažne brisačke veliko boljše, da ti ne ostane tisti čudni filter na obrazu. Deluje enako kot emulzija, torej odstrani večino ličil, le maskara mu ne gre tako dobro, ampak ne pusti kože izsušene. Na embalaži je izpostavljena aloe vera (10. mesto) in nepozebnik (11. mesto), ampak glavna sestavina je mineralno olje in Isopropyl Palmitate (potencialno komedogena), vsebuje pa še mandljevo olje in glicerin dosti visoko na seznamu. Če mi ne bi povzročal mozoljev, bi ga imela zelo rada.

Sestavine

Na voljo v večini drogerijah, na Click2Chic in nekaterih večjih supermarketih. Cena okrog 4.3 €

*GREEN LINE Clear Active Osvežilni tonik

Že leta nisem kupila tonika, vsaj običajnega, saj sem jih kar prenehala uporabljati, ker so mi brezvezni strošek in se porabi preveč vatk, čeprav vem, da so toniki v zadnjem času postali podcenjeni. Ta mi je kar všeč. Ni nič posebnega, tudi ne bi rekla, da je osvežilen (to bi itak verjetno pomenilo, da bi dali notri kakšno trapasto mešanico sestavin kot je alkohol + mentol), ampak za sabo ne pusti nobenega lepljivega občutka in ne izsušuje, Ima v redu sestavine - glicerin na 2. mestu, aloe vero, nepozebnik (zmanjša otekline, pomiri razdraženost in odstrani odvečni sebum, zato je dober za aknasto kožo). Ima prijeten cvetličen vonj.

Sestavine.

Na voljo v večini drogerijah, na Click2Chic in nekaterih večjih supermarketih. Cena okrog 4 €

*GREEN LINE Natural Clear Čistilna krema + piling + maska + antibakterijski učinek

Čeprav je res izdelek 4 v 1, so zame taki izdelki ali piling ali maska, saj ga ne bi uporabljala vsak dan kot čistilno sredstvo, s pilingi moraš bit previden in jih je bolj primerno uporabljati 1-2x na teden. Lahko ga uporabiš kot masko, v tem primeru ga pustiš na obrazu 5 minut, ampak se ne posuši v trdo kot ostane take maske. Je precej lažja maska kot šokantno gosta Queen Helene (na katero moram zapeljat traktor, da sploh dobim kaj iz tube) in piling delci so zmleti mandlji, zato ni nežen, kar pa meni zelo ustreza. Diši lepo, kremno čisto. Ker imam rada bolj grobe pilinge, mi je zadeva precej všeč, ampak kot maska so pa tudi boljše, če rabiš tako, da se vidi kako potegne ven ogrce, je pa zato dobra izbira glinene maske za bolj suho kožo, ker ne izsušuje. Vsebuje tudi cinkov oksid, ki je dober za nečisto kožo.

Sestavine.

Na voljo v večini drogerijah, na Click2Chic in nekaterih večjih supermarketih. Cena okrog 3 €

 AFRODITA Young & Pure Gel za sušenje mozoljev

Že dolgo nisem kupila takega izdelka, ker ga večinoma sploh ne rabim (odkar uporabljam Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse olje se moja koža zelo spodobno obnaša, če ne eksperimentiram z drugimi stvarmi), ampak sem se vseeno zapodila kupit enega, da ga bom imela za vsak slučaj ali hude čase. Večina, ki sem jih gledala je imela alkohol, ampak ta ga nima, vsebuje pa Niancinamide (Vitamin B3), ki ga je vseboval en izdelek katerega sem ga leta nazaj kradla bratu in je bil učinkovit izdelek za sušenje mozoljev (znamke se ne spomnim in mislim, da je ni več). Ko ime pove je gel, ki se posuši v čisto plast. Kot že prej napisala, mi je par izdelkov povzročilo nečisto kožo, tako da sem ga imela možnost preizkusit in ne dela ravno čudežev, ampak je ok. Zmanjša mozolje, ampak jih ne posuši.  Je pa kar malo drag za tako mini tubo, čeprav verjamem, da bo trajala dolgo. 

Sestavine.

Müller, 3.89 €

 *GREEN LINE HydroMineral Lahka vlažilna krema za mešano do mastno kožo

To kremo sem enkrat preizkusila pri nekom in mi je bila takoj všeč, tako da sem jo imela na seznamu  enkrat za kupit, ko mi bo pošla očitno neskončna zaloga krem (not my fault). Obstaja več verzij HydroMineral in ker je poletje sem izbrala verzjo za mešano do mastno kožo. Kličejo jo lahka, pa vseeno ni tako lahka, saj je malo gostejša kot moje najljubše kreme Creatures de Monoi in L'Occitanova Angelica, je pa tudi bolj kot mešanica gel-krema. Vsebuje papajo, spirulino (žal bolj proti zadnjem mestu), ter Radensko Naturelle, in primerno tisti papaji na škalici ima tropski vonj, kar je čisto po mojem okusu. Obljublja veliko - anti-ageing učinek (bomo videli čez čas) in da pomaga pri prekomerni mastni koži, in sicer pa oža pore (por se seveda ne da zožati, bolje bi bilo če bi rekli, da zmanjša videz por) in da zmanjša masten sijaj, kar se mi zdi da je kar nekaj punc reklo, da je res, moja koža pa ni pretirano mastna, da bi lahko povedala moje izkušnje, ampak meni je ta krema neka osnovna, zanesljiva vlažilna nega in dobra za ceno. 

Sestavine.

Okrog 7 €

AFRODITA Why Mask Extreme Hydration

Maska za ekstremno navlažitev

Čeprav imam še vedno Balea Power Maske, ki je moja najljubša vlažilna maska in je super sploh za takrat ko imam suhe luskice, čeprav nisem načrtovala vzeti tudi te, me je prepričala predvsem zaradi sestavin. Je tipična vlažilna maska, torej podobna navadni kremi za obraz in jo naneseš v debelem sloju za 15 minut, potem pa ostanek obrišeš ali pa enostavno pustiš in greš spat. Trenutno je moja koža v dobrem stanju kar se tiče suhih lusk, tako da nisem mogla preverit kako deluje, ampak lepo navlaži kožo, to je zagotovo. Ima preprost kremen vonj in tako kot Baleina verzija tudi hialuronsko kislino.   

Sestavine.

 DM, 1.19 €

AFRODITA Why Mask SOS Calming

SOS Pomirjevalna maska

Ko sem raziskovala katere slovenske izdelke naj vzamem in si delala wishlisto (nisem nikoli objavila, ampak je izgledala tako) je bila tale maska kar visoko na seznamu, predvsem ker diši po sivki, ker ima med in ker ima vitamin B3. Je nekakšen hibrid med glineno masko in vlažilno masko, pomagala pa naj bi razdraženi koži (kar moja sicer ni, ampak sestavinsko se mi je zdela dobra za nečisto kožo in se jo hotela imeti spet kot just-in-case izdelek). Ni ne tipična gosta glinena maska in ne tipična vlažilna maska, saj je ne posuši na obrazu, niti ne vpije, le obraz imaš vijola-moder 15 minut potem jo pa spereš. Diši krasno, kot mešanica meda in sivke (čisto zame). Ker se ne posuši nimaš občutka, da ti povleče kaj s por, čeprav tega itak ne obljublja, ampak koža se počuti kar prijetno po uporabi. 

Sestavine.

DM, 1.19 €

AFRODITA Why Mask Fresh & Well Rested Look

Očesna maska za spočit videz brez podočnjakov

Sem eden izmed tistih ljudi, ki kar nekako ne verjame, da res rabiš posebej kremo za oči (čeprav sem slišala, da so drugačni standardi pri izdelavi, ampak meni je to nepotreben strošek), ampak se vseeno vzela to za preizkusit, da vidim kako kaj deluje na podočnjake. Je kremni gel, ki ga je veliko v vsakem od treh predelov, pravzaprav veliko preveč tudi če naneseš zelo na debelo, tako da je za veliko uporab in je lahko celo uporabiš kot navadno kremo za oči v tanjšem sloju, zagotovo bo trajala zelo dolgo. Glede podočnjakov nisem opazila nobene spremembe (surprise, surprise), ampak sestavine so dobre in je spodobna vlažilna nega. 

Sestavine. 

DM, 1.49 €

MAKEUP

KARDASHIAN BEAUTY Deeply Felt Precision Tip Eyeliner

This is my favourite liquid eyeliner and the more liners I try, the more I stand by that claim. Due to a lovely formula, it glides on the eyes like a dream and flicks were super easy to do. It lasted all day without smudging or flaking, basically it was just perfect. The only thing that I can point out as a negative is that it dries out a lot quicker than L'Oreal's Super Slim and that the brush applicator frays in time.

Repurchase: Yes.

COLLECTION Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Concealer

1 Fair

This is a very similar concealer to Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, especially when it comes to coverage. I have the whole side by side comparison in my review, but I'll say again that I don't notice much difference between the two, except that Nars has a far better shade range for us Snow Whites. The coverage is pretty much full and it has excellent staying power. It can look cakey under the eyes after a while if you use tons, but it's better than anything we have in Slovene drugstores when it comes to full coverage.

Repurchase: Already did.

SKINCARE

GREEN LINE Clear Active Micellar Cleansing Water

I think that out of all the drugstore micellar waters I've tried, this one is the most effective one, especially now that I've used up most of them. However, the packaging is stupid. The screw cap is positively medieval and the design of the top part of the bottle prevents you from getting the last drop out. I would buy this again, but I would move it to another bottle. Unlike most micellar waters, this one is scented.

Repurchase: Probably.

EBELINE Ultra Sensitive 20 Feuchte Washlappen

I just used these for taking of swatches or fixing mistakes, but even so these didn't leave me with a lasting impression. They could be softer considering they are meant for sensitive skin.

Repurchase: Only if they are the cheapest option when I'll be buying a new pack.

Lavender Hydrolate

I originally got this because I hoped it would smell like lavender and I could use it as a fragrance mist, but it smells horrible, like lavender vinegar - yuck. I used it as a face mist and I think it worked well on my skin. The effects were nothing drastic, but my skin did look better when I used it. Lavender oil has anti-bacterial properties and it helps regulate sebum, so maybe that's why. 

Repurchase: I will get something similar.

BODY

BALEA Creme & Duche Cocos & Nektarine

One of my favourite shower gel because of the gorgeous peach bubble gum scent. I have a few in my stash.

Repurchase: Yes.

BALEA Totes Meer Salz Dusche Pfirsich - Mango

Though this is marketed as being for dry skin, I find it's just a classic Balea shower gel. They don't dry out my skin, but I know many dislike Balea shower gels because they are just too basic. To me this was a pleasant shower gel with a nice mango tropical scent (candy version), but not much peach.

Repurchase: It's likely.

BALEA Rasiergel

Summer Garden

A staple in my bathroom and I always have a spare because you never really now when exactly it will run out. This was by far my favourite limited edition version and it features a candy tropical scent.

Repurchase: Already did.

YVES ROCHER Vanille Collect'OR 

Eau de Toilette Intense

This is the most authentic gourmand vanilla scent. It literally smells like vanilla extract for baking. It's quite an intense scent and because it's a one note fragrance, it's nice for mixing with other scents.

Repurchase: I'm tired of vanilla scents at the moment, but someday I might.

THE BODY SHOP Vineyard Peach Body Butter

Probably my favourite body skin care item ever. It smells AMAZING and I aspire to have the whole collection. The texture is really moisturising and thick, which is how I like my body butters.

Repurchase: I already have another and yes, I would.

YUMMY Strawberry Body Butter

I loved the smell of this as it smells like strawberry chocolate or strawberry yoghurt, though I did get tired of the scent after a while. The texture was nice, somewhere between a cream and body butter, so it was nice for everyday use, but wasn't quite enough for super dry skin on my soles and elbows. 

Repurchase: No or maybe in a different scent.

HAIR

KÉRASTASE Masquintense Epais-Thick

My absolute favourite hair treatment in the world. This makes my coarse, dry mane feel like normal hair. Time and time again I'm astonished at how well this works for me. I use it primarily for special occasions because it's quite expensive, but so worth keeping in the stash.

Repurchase: Already did.

REDKEN All Soft Heavy Cream

I can't say I was impressed by this. It's good, but not 20 € per pot good. In fact it reminded me of the conditioner in the same line. It actually has the same effect on my hair and the conditioner is cheaper than the mask. It made my hair more nourished than an average drugstore treatment, but the margin was rather small. It was so unremarkable, I never even properly reviewed it, even though I had the pictures ready. It has quite a heavy sweet deep scent. This should probably work better on someone whose hair isn't as dry as mine.

Repurchase: I'm not sure, probably not.

Le Petit Marseiliais Masque Nutrition

While this was a very nourishing mask, I never felt like it does all it should for my hair. I mostly missed the silkiness that conditioners and masks usually leave, which is important if you have such coarse hair like me (it's silicone free). I ended up always mixing it with some other silicone based conditioner. The masks smells lovely, like honey. 

Repurchase: No.

PHYTO 9 

This disappointed me from the start. I expected a smooth, nourishing cream-serum-oil, but it turned out to be like I'm applying an actual face moisturiser to my hair. I never felt like it really fixed my dry ends whether I used it on dry or wet hair, but what bothered me most was that it leaves white bits in the hair, like the cream never completely melts, which on my dark hair looked like dust and as if my hair was dirty. I ended up mixing it with Nuxe shimmery oil for a better effect.

Repurchase: No.

TIGI Bed Head Urban Anti-Dotes Conditioner 

Damage Level 2

A nice conditioner, but not ground-breaking. Most people with moderately dry and damaged hair will like it because it not heavy, yet it moisturises well. It smells typically Tigi-ish, tropically sweet, like a mix of pineapple juice with Kiki sweeties.

Repurchase: No.

PHILLIP KINGSLEY Elasticizer

This was a massive disappointment for the price. I expected a lot because of the ton of raving reviews and because it's supposedly a cult favourite, but this doesn't hold a candle to Kérastase Masquintense. It's a pre-wash treatment that you apply on damp hair and leave on for 20 minutes (or overnight if your hair is really damaged). Apart from the hair feeling silky when I was rinsing it off before shampooing, I noticed no particular effect on my hair. It wasn't more manageable, or shiny, it really didn't do anything special.

Repurchase: No.

LEE STAFFORD Hold Tight Hairspray

My favourite hairspray by far. It's super light on the hair, not sticky or stiff, but it holds very well. The scent is annoying, but worth putting up with.

Repurchase: Already did.

PANTENE Expert Collection AntiAge Conditioner

I don't have any kind words about this apart from that it smells nicely clean. It didn't do squat for my hair and I ended up using it instead of a shaving gel.

Repurchase: No.

PHYTO Phytosquam Intense

Sample

A new dandruff treatment by Phyto that is quite unique as far as my experiences with anti-dandruff products go. I've tried all of Phyto treatments before and so far they were the best ones, however, didn't completely help me get rid of the problem, just alleviated it. This product is one that you apply on dry scalp, leave for 5-7 minutes, then add water to emulsify it and rinse off. Regular Phyto's shampoos are very runny, but this is closer to how average shampoos are like in terms of texture. It's a thick gel that I had a hard time distributing evenly on my hair, simply because I was working with a sample bag, but also because I have very thick, long hair, so it's not easy getting product on the scalp. The full size has a nozzle, so that should work a lot better. One bag had a lot of product inside, 12 ml, but I used up all and I still could have a few ml more to completely cover my scalp. When it was on my scalp, I didn't feel anything, so no tingling or anything similar. Once I added water it emulsified well, like a normal shampoo, which is surprising since Phyto's shampoos, don't foam well. Once I rinsed it off, my hair felt super squeaky clean, which is not something I'm terribly fond off, but that's just because I have dry hair. Where I managed to get on a thick coat of the treatment, it did remove most of the dandruff that is stuck on my scalp (about 85 %), while where I only had a light coat, a lot of the dandruff was still left, which leads me to believe this is a product that would be empty very fast. But results are promising. It removed the persistent layer of dandruff and let my scalp breathe a bit. The itching was still a problem, but for the first day there was significantly less of it. Impressed by the sample, I purchased a full size.

Purchase: I did a few days ago (Leposana 20.50 €).

Have a great day!

The micellar waters fad is not yet over and Green Line released their version recently, which I was kindly offered to test, and I tell you, it's surprisingly good. For those unfamiliar with Green Line, it's actually a Slovene brand.

Texture: Similarly to the rest of the micellar waters, it has a light almost water-like texture, though this one feels closer to a toner than the rest. 

Effectiveness: In short - it performs very well. I wore a full face of makeup with SPF underneath and a good primer to give it a good test and it removed the base in pretty much the first go, but it needed extra pads for the eye makeup (black eyeliner and eyeshadow) and Bourjois Velvets on the lips. It took three pads to get my face clean which is the same as with Garnier and L'Oreal's version. Much like other micellar waters, it won't remove waterproof mascara, but I tested its removing powers with a regular version (which I had to borrow, but it was essence I <3 Extreme Crazy Volume mascara) and it did its job. It doesn't irritate my eyes or skin, however, neither do any of the other micellar waters I've tried.

Scent: This might be a nuisance to some, but unlike other micellar waters I've tried, this one is scented with what I presume is the scent is of orange flower water and I've grown rather fond of the fragrance. Personally, I don't mind scented skincare, in fact, I prefer it, but people sensitive to fragrance might find it problematic.

Packaging: This is where I won't be too kind, but I'm certain that during the rich human history we have invented  these things called flip top caps, which have made our lives much easier by not needing to screw the caps off any more. What I'm trying to say is that a flip top would be much more practical. The bottle doesn't spill or waste product, for which I'm very grateful since I had the displeasure of being continuously annoyed by the L'Oreal's bottle. The bottle holds 200 ml, which is not an impressive amount especially compared to some of the competition and the packaging could use a more modern update, but that's just my preference.

I think it's a great micellar water and it's a nice budget offering. It removes makeup well and leaves the skin feeling clean, refreshed and not at all tight, but very comfortable. I really been enjoying using it the past month. The plain looking bottle might be the reason you'll miss it in the drugstores, but it's a worthy buy nonetheless, especially for those you found other drugstore micellar waters irritating and need something new. 

I've already seen it being sold in DM for about 4.5 €. I'm not sure in which countries Green Line is available, but I'm guessing it's available in the Balkans.

V poplavi micelarnih vodic se je na trgu pojavila še ena in to domače znamke Green Line, ki sem jo imela priložnost preizkusiti in me je precej pozitivno presenetila. Kot praktično vse druge micelarne vodice je lahka skoraj kot voda, čeprav je že malo bolj podobna toniku. Ličila odstrani učinkovito in hitro, po mojih izkušnjah so dovolj tri vatke za dokaj močan makeup, ampak vodoodporne maskare ji pa ne uspe odstraniti. Meni ne draži oči in kože, čeprav moja koža ni niti malo občutljiva. Vodica ima še kar močen cvetlični vonj, ki je meni kar všeč, lahko pa je problematičen za tiste, ki so na dišave občutljivi. Glavno pomankljivost zame predstavlja pokrovček, saj bi namreč z vidika lažje uporabe želela takšnega na poklop. Micelarna vodica je na voljo v količini 200 ml, kar ni ravno presunljivo veliko še posebno v primerjavo s nekatero konkurenco.

Vsekakor gre za dobro micelarno vodico, ki dobro odstrani ličila in pusti kožo osveženo ter ne neudobno zategnjeno. Videla sem jo že v DM, kje stane okrog 4,5 €.

* I was sent this to review / Izdelek mi je bil poslan v oceno.

Have a great day!

MAX FACTOR Facefinity All Day Primer SPF20

I've heard several bloggers say good things about it, so I grabbed myself a bottle in Müller. It's a face primer with SPF 20 that promises to prolong the wear of make up. So far I like it a lot, it really does what it promises and it also keeps oil at bay, but I'll do a review once I properly test it.

By the way, I find it works great as an eyeshadow primer as well.

12.99 €, Müller.

BOURJOIS Rouge Edition Velvet 

02 Frambourjoise and 05 Olé Flamingo

I bought two more shades after being seriously impressed by the formula of Velvets. These two have a much better formula to work with than 08 Grand Cru and again have that perfect velvety matte finish. Frambourjoise is a beautiful rose-pink and Olé Flamingo a super bright hot pink. There will be a review with swatches.

12.99 €, Müller/DM.

MANHATTAN Eyemazing Liner

My L'Oréal Super Liner Perfect Slim eyeliner is on its last legs and I was planning on repurchasing it, but then I saw Paddy mentioning Eyemazing in one of her reviews as her preferred choice for a liner. While I love L'Oreal's version, since it's not sold in Slovenia and Manhattan is more accessible to me as well as cheaper, I didn't hesitate in tracking it down. It has a very similar design with the thin felt tip that allows a lot of precision. I've only used it once and while it's a nice cheaper alternative, it's not as good as L'Oreal's. I'll do a quick comparison of the two soon.
5.99 €, DM.

REFAN 34 

Imitation of Lancôme La Vie Est Belle

This is a spectacular scent! It smells like an expensive box of pralines with a fruity filling (black currant and pear), but not completely gourmand because of the floral notes (iris, orange blossom, jasmine) and patchouli. The combination of the latter with the sweet notes reminds me of a much sweeter version of Paco Rabanne's Black XS. It's a strong scent with a fantastic staying power and one of my favourites at the moment. If you like sweet scents (like these), give the original a sniff when you see it.

Notes and reviews of the original on Fragrantica.

5 € for 15 ml in Refan.

Christina Aguilera eau de Parfum and Shower Gel

Though it's been out for years and many people adore it, I never paid much attention to this scent. I was very pleasantly surprised when one of my friends gifted me a set with a small 15 ml bottle and a shower gel as a thank you for helping her. I honestly did not expect to like it as much as I do. It's brilliant! I would describe it as a very expensive smelling soap, an oriental-floral scent and in general very feminine and warm. It sort of reminds me of a warmer vanilla version of Chanel N°5 as I find it has the same soapiness in it with jasmine standing out. The shower gel is fabulous as well and it has the same scent, so it makes a regular shower a more glamorous experience.

Notes and reviews on Fragrantica.

GARNIER Hautklar Fruit Energy Peeling-Gel
GARNIER Deodorant Neo Fresh Blossom

I am disappointed with this deodorant. I don't sweat much, but this just does not work on me. A not so funny anecdote: I wore this to my graduation ceremony held in a stuffy hall on a hot day and I could just feel a drop of sweat roll down which never happened to me with any other deodorant. Good thing that I was wearing black! Fresh Blossom version smells like you'd expect, florally fresh. I like the applicator and the fast-absorbing cream formula that doesn't leave traces, but what does that help if it's rubbish. Rexona Clear Pure is miles better despite white marks. 

3.49 €, DM.

NIVEA Anti-Perspirant Stress Protect

I bought a travel size to try in DM after being disappointed by Garnier's Neo. I actually like it for a spray deodorant, though I usually go for roll-ons. It's almost instantly dry to the touch after application and the scent is very freshly clean. It's definitely more effective than Neo.

1.49 € for 50 ml, 2.99€ for 150 ml, DM.

SUN DANCE Transparentes Sonnenspray mit Tropicduft SPF 30 LE

Transparent spray sunscreen with a tropical scent SPF 30

It was the tropical scent that got me. As the name suggests it's a transparent sunscreen with the texture similar to a dry oil, so it gives that shine to the skin, but also doesn't sink in completely. The application is a breeze and it's a great sunscreen if you don't have anyone to do your back. It smells like papaya and oranges, so sourly-juicy sweet or for anyone that's familiar, it smells really close to Mango Mambo shower gel (or last year's Brazil Mango). 

4.49 €, DM.

BALEA Trend it up Lovely Berries Dry Shampoo

Limited Edition. It's temporarily replacing their original formula.

This is so white! It's one of those dry shampoos that leaves a lot of fine powder in the hair which you can feel when you run your fingers through it, however, this also means that it absorbs oils well and gives tons of texture/volume. It smells like strawberry sweets and the scent lasts decently on the hair. It's nice, but only if you're blond or you have light hair especially if your hair gets very oily and you need to spray a lot of dry shampoo. I use it only to refresh the hair, so I spray small amounts and from very far away to avoid it looking too white. Do not spray this close because it's very, very hard to blend in and it leaves a matte, grayish cast.  

2.49 €, DM.

*GREEN LINE Micellar Cleansing Water

Micelarna čistilna vodica

Another micellar water is joining the drugstore ranks with Green Line launching their version. Green Line is a Slovene brand, so I'm not sure how accessible it is apart from here and probably in the Balkans. I've only used it once and so far I like it. It works great, but it's heavily fragranced (I like that, though). There will be a review once I properly test it.

I was sent this before its official release, so I don't know the price yet.

NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil
Collector's Edition

A repurchase of course. If you're a regular on this blog then you know how much I adore this oil and I've been using it every day as a face moisturiser for the past three years. I'm so happy that I got such a good price for it and I adore the limited edition packaging. I still have my old bottle, so this is going to the back of the shelf until I use that one up.

24€, Feel Unique (it's still on offer).

Actually this is only part one of my New in. I still have a couple of packages coming and I didn't feel like waiting any more, besides it's a too long post already. The second part should be posted soon and it will feature my Boots purchases.

Have a great day!