Max Factor's first refillable mascara. The outer rose gold casing holds a basic black tube. It has a hourglass silicone brush that's very similar to Milani's Anti Gravity mascara. After a month of being open this is still quite a wet formula that has a tendency to stick the lashes together if you don't wait enough between coats or apply too much of it. It creates a lot of volume + length, and it's one of those formulas that creates a more dramatic big lash effect than a natural one. It doesn't hold the lashes curled, which is typical for regular formulas on me, but it's difficult to remove for a washable formula, in this respect it's more like a waterproof formula, meaning it needs oil to get it off. My normally great performance cleanser Nuxe oil struggles with it, so a good dual-phase oil remover is needed. It runs in contact with tears and it irritated my eyes on a couple of occasions. It's also somewhat oily, so my glass lenses are constantly smudged. The refill pops out easily and replacement is not difficult.

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I don't remember a concealer ruining my day quite so much as this one, nor one that would make me run to buy a bunch of anti-ageing skin care, but this concealer makes me look so old. It emphasizes every small wrinkle I had no idea I had. It's so dry under my eyes and it cracks. They describe this as a hydrating formula with a glowy, natural finish and medium coverage. It's an odd formula that's glowy, but at the same time drying, flat and obvious under my eyes. This doesn't feel hydrating on my skin. Formula is medium thick, easy to blend with a sponge, but it dries a bit quick for blending with fingers, thought it'll get the job done, it just won't be as nice as with a sponge (on dry skin, of course). Coverage is quite high, medium-full, though I tried covering my freckles and they are still visible. Staying power is really good even without powder. Most of it was on my skin at the end of the day, just very dry, flat and unlikeable on my dry skin. Shade 002N looks yellow on me and obviously off, but it was the lightest shade on the stand.

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The colour of the packaging has nothing to do with the actual shade of this. It's much darker on the lips, a medium-deep berry on me, so don't buy without testing. It's like using a sharpie. It's very precise and it's got excellent pigmentation, but the lighteight formula is still a stain, so I never managed to apply this evenly and it tints the dry parts of the lips darker than the rest. Essence is the only company that managed to make probably close to 20 different products featuring the same pH-reacting lip tint that I'm so fed up with because it's in stuff you don't even expect it in. This again has that same bright magenta tint that stick to the dry parts of the lips and it's impossible to get off for a couple of days. Formula is the lightest I ever tried, basically like a sharpie. That also means it's not at all moisturising and this quickly sets, then it can't be wiped off. There's no transfer anywhere, except on paper straws. If you enjoy that pH reacting tint and don't mind this looking uneven, you might like it, especially since it's very long lasting, but bare in my that if you slip during application, this won't come off easy.

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I made an instant stupid mistake with this - I twisted the base like I was using a normal lip balm because I didn't know this doesn't retract back in. I had to put the excess lip balm in a separate pot so the cap would close again. You have to twist up only a small amount if you don't want a mess. This is super glossy, close to a proper lip gloss. It's nicely nourishing and feels very comfortable - I was checking other shades and they need some light nude-pink because I really like this formula for dry lips (I still haven't managed to find an untouched clear one to pair with a lip liner). Shade Pitaya is very pigmented with one swipe, you get a semi-opaque look that doesn't need much building up. It's a medium neutral-cool pink, I think it doesn't suit my skin tone best. In typical Essence style I think they added their trademark pH reacting tint to it, as when the lip balm disappears from the lips, my lips are still tinted pink. I wish they stopped doing that so often. I tried this on the cheeks too and it looks quite nice.

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This was marked -50%, so I guess it's being discontinued. Shade is terrible, so I'm not surprised. I can't pull of sheer black, my pale skin tone just makes me look like a Disney villain even though this is sheer, but it's makes my lips look grey and dead. Formula is pleasant, it's a nice lip oil, but surprisingly not as nice as their discontinued Cranberry Oil. Formula is thick, nicely glossy, nourishing and it sticks on the lips well. Still, I think Catrice's version is better. This one has a soapy scent that makes me feel like I have a bad taste in my mouth, so it's not the best. I've only had this for about a month or two, but it's more than half empty, since there's only 4 ml and the applicator is big, so it get a lot of product on at once.

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This is quite strongly tinted red. It's a bit more than semi-opaque, but I haven't been able to build it up to full coverage. Formula is typically for Labello nourishing at first, but the moisturising feeling doesn't last and the lips become flaky in time. I tried this one the cheeks too and it's ok, it's not as smooth looking as Essence's Baby got blush Stick or even Melem's balms. It has SPF and like some such lip balms it has that bitter, unplesant taste.

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I guess it was time for a nail polish bottle update. Shade 004 is quite thin for a gel formula. One coat gives a good level of opacity, but two are needed so everything evens out. Colour is quite pale, more of an off white than a nude. 031 is almost opaque with one coat with a smooth formula, but it's best to apply two. Electric Turquoise is a "Tiffany" green-blue and it stains the nails like crazy without a base.

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Catrice's Quick Dry Top Coat is quite good, so I tried the slightly cheaper Essence's to compare. Formula is lighter than Catrice's, but maybe it will thicken like such top coats normally do. I tested it after the promised 45 seconds over two coats of Catrice's Gel Affair and it's dry to the touch, but still very prone to dings or smudges. It takes a while for the nails to be completely dry. So far every time I used this I ruined my manicure, even if I waited for 5-10 minutes after application, so I find it a frustrating top coat and I'm going to stick the better Catrice one.

This is quite good. It's thicker than Laneige lip mask and I sometimes prefer it because it sticks on the lips better and for longer (Laneige is still better for soothing flaky dry lips). It’s nicely nourishing and it has the scent of Kiki candy (soft taffy candy scent). It’s tinted and gives the lips a nice light shade of pink. I use the silicone applicator from the Laneige mask, I think this product is missing such a tool, I don’t like dipping my fingers into lip balm pots.

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A repurchase. I bought this years ago when micellar waters first came out. Since then I've tried many and because there's always something new, I never repurchased it. Currently I'm using Cerave, which is my favourite, but I have to order online and I wanted something cheap. This comes in a travel size 100 ml, which is just what I wanted. It's as good as I remember, though it says new formula, but I don't notice anything different. It feels like water and removes all regular makeup. It's not scented.

One of the thickest, greasiest cleansing oils I've tried and it smells like cooking oil that's been used for fries. It doesn't emulsify and wash off with water, so a second foamy cleanser is a must. It's fairly effective as a makeup remover, though it can't remove a red liquid matte lipstick even with a second cleanse. It doesn't irritate my eyes. Balea's, the new Hautsache (from DM) and CV Rose (Műller) cleansing oils are all lighter. They are a bit better at removing makeup, but I'm not impressed by these cheap offerings in my local drugstores, so I'll keep using my favourite Nuxe Very Rose one. I also noticed Alverde breaks me out (just like all cheap oils).

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Unlike The Ordinary's version this is a thick gel that's clear. It's a wash-off AHA mask and you're supposed to leave it on the skin for 10-15 minutes. Just like as The Ordinary version despite the high percentage of glycolic acid I don't feel this on the skin at all. I get no stinging or burning, but my skin is far from sensitive. My skin felt a bit softer after use, but not like when I use Skin Food Black Sugar scrub (a harsh, mechanical scrub that the only thing makes me feel like my skin is actually exfoliated, but I use it very, very rarely). This has no scent.

I'm a fan of the 5-minute lamination and the serum from this line, so I shelled for the overpriced for drugstore shampoo and conditioner. Shampoo is like pretty much all L'Oreal shampoos I've tried - great. I have no complaints. It foams well on the first wash, produces enough foam, it cleans well and doesn't feel drying at all on my very dry hair. They could have picked a nicer scent for this line.

This trend of small conditioner tubes must end. This has merely 150 ml of product which won't last me many uses. Formula is quite rich, but easy to spread on the hair. I left it on for about half an hour and then followed with the lamination product. I didn't use my usual hair oil and Moroccanoil All in One Leave in, I just used the serum from this line, so I could see how nourishing this line is and it's on the light side for me, meaning I need leave-ins to make this work better for me. As far as shine goes - the thing is this has zero frizz control and frizzy hair does not shine. My hair needed some extra help of overnight rollers and serums to become straighter, then I noticed a decent level of shine, but not the "glass hair" effect.

A repurchase, though Pantene changes things up so often this may or may not be the same Repair mask I used in the past. Pantene's hair products in general suit my super dry hair a lot and this one is fine, though surprisingly I after trying it, prefer the Bond Repair Conditioner. This one nourished my hair ok, but my top layer of the hair quickly became coarse as it usually does when I use drugstore products. Still, it's a good affordable option.

A repurchase, though it looks like they changed the packaging to an opaque white tube instead of partly clear one. Together with the shampoo from this line they make properly nourished, it feels silky and the ends feel better.

This is apparently a best-seller among masks in DM - at least in Slovenia. I didn't have much expectations, especially since it's silicone-free, but it's a very decent protein mask for the price. Texture is quite rich, it didn't feel like I'm using a mask without silicones and my hair was moisturised enough. It's better when it comes to frizz than L'Oreal's Glycolic Gloss set, but my hair still dried with some frizz and not smooth, so I had to use a serum and rollers overnight for smooth hair. With some extra leave-ins this mask should do just fine. I'll likely try the Oil Repair too.

DM finally came out with a proper shine spray. I have a bunch of them and Schwarzkopfs (from their brands Gliss and got2B) are my favourite. This one is not quite as shiny as Schwarzkopf's, but it is a bit less greasy, which some may appreciate (I want more oil, not less).

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I expected I would like this, but it's effect is nothing special on my hair. As I was rinsing it off, I missed that silky feeling you should get from a conditioner, so I added a lot of leave-ins to make sure my hair wouldn't be tangled and dry. I'm not impressed by this one. Texture is thick for a conditioner.

A repurchase. This a tinted hair mask in a cool dark brown shade that matches my natural hair colour perfectly, so it hides my bleached ends. Formula is nourishing enough for my hair (together with Moroccanoil All in One leave-in that I always use, of course). It's messy so I colour in the shower.

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I wanted a cheap body oil that comes in quite a large packaging and isn't just sunflower oil with smaller amounts of other "fancier" oils. This was supposed to be mostly almond oil, but it looks like they recently made changes that aren't on DM's website yet, as this new version has mostly rapeseed oil with some almond oil. The packaging is not good, as the oil always spills on the side of the bottle, so the bottle is always greasy and the label is half peeled off already. Texture is rich and feels very nourishing. It takes quite some time to absorb. It smells unsurprisingly of rapeseed oil. I've been using this daily for my dry skin and it's fine for the price, but next time I'll probably try to find something else.

Moisturising socks with urea, panthenol, avocado oil, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, squalane and ceramides. These are very big and fit large sizes of feet. The sticker that holds this wrapped didn't hold well, so I had to improvise and I also wore my regular socks over it, so it was a better fit. Without socks over it, this can get slippery when walking. My feet were very dry before I used it, I already had some small cracks forming on my heels and this fixed it. I used an electric foot file before for a better effect and my heels felt much softer after use, something I didn't manage to achieve with moisturisers and oils. But the effect lasted about 2-3 days. I'll likely buy this again for an ocassional treat.

I liked the hand mask version from this line too, which surprisingly wasn't annoying to use. The gloves didn't stop me from doing my usual stuff, including using my phone. It also improved my dry cuticles and hangnails situation, as much as a single use mask can.

A repurchase. I like this scent and it lingers on the skin. It's not a tropical scent in my book, more of an almost powdery, cosy one with some fruity touch, but it's difficult to describe it. In my small way it reminds me of scent like Yankee Candle Soft Blanket.

A repurchase. I buy this when my skin is very dry because it's the cheapest shower oil and very decent for the price. But the scent is so bland and I don't like it at all. They had this product for over a decade probably and the newer came out with a nice scented version. Formula is an oil that emulsifies with water. It's not as rich as L'Occitane's, but it's great for dry skin that's flaky.

A new line of antiperspirants and a deodorant - you might know the hand cream from brand 48 or the disinfectants. I have all versions of roll-ons, but I bought another (Fresh) as a gift for someone. The science behind these is that they have probiotics, which support natural microbiom and help prevent bad scents by encouraging good bacteria to grow (instead of those that cause bad smells when breaking down the molecules of sweat). Two, Fresh and Clear are anti-perspirants with aluminium and Sensitive version is aluminium-free. All have very neutral, unisex fragrances, I like Sensitive’s the most, but all are nice. They come in soft tubes that can be squeezed, but have a classic roll-on ball.

A repurchase. I always buy deodorant in advance and since I bought this backup, Borotalco sadly stopped working on me. I'll switch and then go back to it in time. It was very reliable up until now and it has a pleasant, sort of retro powdery scent.

These aren't a completely new launch, but they arrived to our stands a couple of months ago. The formula feels so pleasant at application and the applicator is pointed, so it's easy to be precise with these. It takes about a minute to dry and then I don't feel these on the lips (most of the time). They don't feel drying to me and are very lightweight. As is usual for Revlon matte lip products these last well on the lips. Shade range is a bit meh to me, especially compared to the awesome Suede Ink one, but in selection here we have a warm, neutral and cool nude, a classic magenta and two reds, a warm and a cool one. I started to mix these, so I get the shade that I want and I've also started using them as liquid blushes because they have a great staying power.

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I mentioned this shade in a favourites post while back. It's my fifth shade of these, which I mostly got because they are the cheapest blushes you can get, but as always Essence's blushes are great quality despite the low price and no matter how many repackagings they do. 40 Strawberry Flush is my favourite in the bunch, as it's an excellent peachy pink shade that doesn't pull too orange-peach on my pale neutral skin tone. This is another great shade. It's a baby doll pink with lots of silver shimmer/frost, so it's a mix between a highlighter and blush, a blushlighter if you wish. It's the most glowy in the selection I got and given how light it is, it's perhaps best suited only for very light skin tones, as if you want to apply a lot of it to give off more pigment, the amount of shimmer will be too much. Formula is creamier than 40 Strawberry Flush, which is the driest, least smooth in the bunch - but so pretty on the cheeks nonetheless. Shade 60, which is matte, has the same creamy formula as 50 Pink Pop.

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I didn't expect much from this, as I just grabbed something cheap quickly and barely checked even if the shade is ok. I ended up using it a lot in the two months since I got it and I frequently use it also instead of foundation when I'm in a hurry. It's got a good medium, buildable level of coverage, a natural finish that doesn't turn too matte on me in time and it blends easily on a larger area. It reminds me of the discontinued Essence Camouflage + Healthy Glow formula. 10 Light Honey is a good match for my pale skin.

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I have this formula in the bottle from maybe two packaging changes back (label changes to be fair) and this formula feels about the same. My old bottle is several years old, so can't claim it's really the same formula, but I tested them side by side and they apply and look very alike, so you can check the old review, or watch the new video review for before/after pics. This formula is runnier and lighter than the Combination/Oily skin, but the coverage is very similar, maybe a touch lighter, but both are at least medium coverage formulas and buildable. Of the two this one is more suited for my dry skin, but none are particularly hydrating and both end up very matte one me. It's less heavy-looking on my skin than O/C version, but my skin needs something more moisturising. It's a long wearing formula that lasts all day one me - which is a normal thing when it comes to matte foundations on my dry skin that gets no oil during the day. Neither of the foundations feel drying to me, but this one ends up looking nicer in the mirror at the end of the day, though I found the Combination/Oily photographs better. Shade 110 is a good pale shade with a cool undertone.

I had this foundation before they added a pump, so quite a while ago and I think it's still the same. It's a thick, high coverage formula that is very matte. It still has that same smell I remember from years ago, something like a floral-powdery scented paint, which is different than the Normal/Dry version. On my skin this is too flat matte and I don't like how it looks in the area around my mouth, but this is obviously not a formula for me. I used this when my skin was oilier and it kept the face matte a long time.

I have a couple of other Revlon blush shades, one of which is a big favourite of mine, however, currently our stands here only carry these two shades. 001 Oh Baby! Pink is not a pink on me. It swatches a very pale pink, similar to Benefits Dandelion, but on my cheeks the pink tone disappears and this is an apricot-peach shade. Pigmentation only appears weak due to the lightness of the shade, but the formula is a soft and buttery, so the brush picks up product well. 003 Mauvelous is a basic pink shade, although it looks a bit subdued in the pan. I get a lot of pigment on the brush with a light touch on the pan and though the formula is also nicely soft and buttery, due to strong pigmentation, it can be hard to blend out on my cheeks, as it deposits most of the pigment where you first place the brush. Both of the shades are matte. These last great on the cheeks and Revlon still has one of the best blush formulas I've tried, though I wish they used their Skin Lights bronzer formula and made blushes too.

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Four out of five shades that are sold in Slovenia (and Croatia). These are some of the most long lasting lip liners I've tried, but can be tricky to work with because the formula isn't quite as smooth when it's cold and the tip tends to snap, like it often does at such twist up lip liners. I use Essence's cheap lip liners most of the time, so I'm almost not used to seeing a lip liner that actually lasts past a couple of hours, but these are typical for a Revlon lip product actually long wearing, they don't wipe off or smudge. Formula is thicker than average lip liners and it's not as easy to apply them all over the lips, but they work well for drawing a line, they just occasionally snap - Revlon added a sharpener in the back to making the tip sharp again.

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I have an old review of this in a shade that fits me 00A and in the old bottle that had an ombre black design. This shade is much too dark for me, I felt embarrassed even to test it for a minute in case someone walked in and saw me with this on the face, but I see the formula is still the same, so my old review stands. It's a thick, creamy foundation that needs to be blended quickly or at least have something moisturising under it to assist blending. Coverage is medium and the finish a nice satin one. Due to the thickness of the formula is disguises the pores a bit, but don't expect miracles. I didn't wear this long enough to see if my dry skin can still deal with it, but one of the reasons I didn't repurchase is because my skin currently craves more moisturising, dewy formulas.

One of Milani's baked formulas which as always feels great quality. It blends smoothly and looks good on the skin with very tiny shimmer that adds a subtle glow with no visible glitter particles (though I haven't checked on direct sunlight). I'm not sure how I feel about this shade. I don't wear bronzers, it's not my thing. This shade is quite light, suitable for a skin tone in my depth, so the lightest shades of foundation, but it's yellow toned. I feel that for my skin tone I need more red in it to make it look more natural - I haven't asked for anyone's opinion yet if this shade looks off on me. It's definitely not suitable for a contour shade and it's too warm-yellow for a blush shade on me, but those with warmer skin tones might find it more useful for that and those with deeper skin tones may find it works as a subtle highlighter. It's numbered 09, which you might assume is the darkest of the three available (on their website), but this is a light shade.

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I have a few of these, a couple of minis and the scented Flora version. I've reviewed the Original formula plenty of times and I consider it a great setting spray plus it has 2% niacinamide. This is the first time I'm trying the other two Matte and Dewy versions - I'll just say it: they all do the same on me. I tried Dewy most, mostly over matte foundations so I could see if it creates a glow and on my dry skin, it doesn't. It also doesn't help the dewy finish of hydrating foundations last longer. It's harder for me to review the Matte version, as foundations become matte on me anyway and I don't get oily during the day, I don't know if this help against oiliness as well. It has fine charcoal particles, so you have to shake it before use, but the me it feels the same as the other two. I thought I might feel tightness because of the oil absorbing particles, but my skin feels comfortable with all of these. All prolong the staying power of make and their claim they make the makeup waterproof is ˇpossibly true, as I find when I spray these over the makeup (specifically matte foundations), they are harder to remove with micellar water (but I didn't do any tests with water). My other bottles don't have the best spray and that was my main complaint about these that the atomiser sprays occasional too big drops, but all three of these have a much improved spray. The mist is super fine now, which bumps them up on my list to the top or maybe second after Revlon's Lock.

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There are three such sets, the other two are Set Perfection Duo (Miracle 2-in1 powder puff + 242 kitten paw concealer brush) and a Set Mini Travel Duo (Miracle Complexion Sponge + 200 Mini Expert Face Brush). I'm already a fan of the sponge, which I use all the time for blending foundation and I've praised it many times before. The brush is new to me. I have several old RT brushes, back from their beginnings and this one is kind of a bigger, fluffier version of their foundation brush from the discontinued Core Collection set (with gold handles). It's described as an oversized multi-tasking brush for liquids, creams and powders. It's fluffy and very soft, which I more equate with a typical powder brush, but I've tried it for blending foundation too. It does it quickly, faster than the sponge, but doesn't look as blended into the skin as with a brush, though with more buffing it looks good. However, you don't get as much coverage as with a sponge. As a powder brush it's good and does the job of depositing a thin veil of powder.

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The treatment was designed to be used after removing what they call "semi-permanent manicure", which they probably meant gel nails when the nails need some extra care. It's described as a 10 in 1: a base coat - repair treatment - regenerating treatment - nourishing care - strengthening care - brightening treatment - protection - filler - increasing volume - smoothing. It has hibiscus extract, buckwheat extract, AHA, vitamin C and panthenol. It helps the nails grow stronger, healthier and prevent stains and yellowing of the nails. On the nails it's a clear (shiny) nail polish. My nails are healthy and strong, so I can't review this in a sense whether it does what it promises.

A treatment for sensitive, weak nails. They promise the nails will improve with an application of 1-2 coats a day in 14 days. It has hibiscus, raspberry extract, vitamin E, panthenol and buckwheat extract. It regenerates the nails, strengthens them, promotes healthy growth, maintains hydration levels and prevents stains and discoloration. Like the pink version it's clear on the nails.

A clear nail polish for nails that tend to peel. It has a calcium multimineral complex and keratin for stronger, healthier nails, as well as avocado oil for nourishment. It has an anti-yellow effect. I tried it on my aged mint green manicure that turned yellow-ish and there was a subtle difference. My nails haven't been yellow recently, so I could say if the purple hue is strong enough to counteract strong yellow.

A sublimating clear nail polish with soft pink hue that gives a luminous finish while reviving the natural colour of the nails. It's meant to be used on its own. One layer just looks like a regular clear nail polish, while adding more makes the pink/peach part of the nail more pink.

A nail polish that promises a 10 day wear, which when it comes to my nails, is average, as I have hard nails and nail polishes don't crack/chip quickly. I got two colours that look a bit different in the bottle, 21 is a pearly white and 580 a pearly off white pink, but they end up looking exactly the same on the nails. I applied both side by side on my nails and I cannot tell them apart. Both are pearly or frost white. One coat is sheer or semi-opaque, while the second and third are almost fully opaque.

I saw this in one of very rare monthly favourites post where it was praised as a mask that makes a visible difference in the skin. People mention it tightens pores, deeply cleanses and brightens the skin. I find it's nothing special. Maybe I'm less impressed because I have Glam Glow Supermud, but this is just a basic clay mask. It sucks the oils from the skin and pores, you see the black dots when it dried just as at any clay mask and when you wash it off, the skin looks more clean, fresh and brighter, but pores look the same. I've never found any of such masks reducing blackheads on me, but I use them when my skin is breaking out, as they help dry/heal the blemishes faster. However, I tried this one for the first time just as a "volcano" was brewing on my skin and it did nothing to stop it. Glam Glow is better and it has added AHAs (L'Oreal's is better too, but I don't know if they still sell those in a square pot with a green cap). This is just a travel size version.

A repurchase. This is my favourite cleansing oil aside from the Hada Labo one, though I prefer this one because it's easier to repurchase it. Formula is thin, so it doesn’t emulsify much, but it removes all impurities and makeup. It washes off completely and doesn't irritate my eyes. It’s also not fragranced, which is surprising for Nuxe (it has a natural oil scent).

This lip balm sure is a conversation starter with its unusual look. I have plenty of Lip Smackers and I'm used to their formulas being really good. This one, however, is not a typical soft Lip Smacker formula. It's harder, it doesn't leave much product on the lips with one swipe and it doesn't feel as nourishing. It looks interesting, it smells just like cherry cola, but it's not brilliant for very dry lips - pick one of their other formulas instead. Other versions exist like Fanta and Sprite.

This is a gloss mask. I'm a big fan of the tinted version of this mask, their Cocoa one which I use for blending my bleached hair with my natural dark brown colour and since I love that formula, which makes my hair feel so silky and nice, I wanted this clear version for shine too. I've only tried it once and I have to try it in combination with other products, but I wasn't as impressed by it as I expected. It's of course still great mask, but my hair didn't quite have the same silky feeling as with the Cocoa version. Formula is thicker and richer, closer to their Intense Hydrating Mask. I didn't see extra shine from this, which disappointed me, but given how bland and matt my natural colour is, I really shouldn't be surprised and should be focusing on tinted versions. I'll give it another go in combination with their Frizz Shield and we'll see if I'm more impressed with the shine level.

This is a mini with 30 ml, while the regular size is 90 ml. This has the typical Moroccanoil scent, a mix of spicy amber and florals, which smells like a fancy hair salon. It's a hair and body mist, I use it for both. On the hair it lasts at least until the morning when I use it before going to bed, while on the body it’s a few hours. The bottle is glass.

I didn't expect this to be any better than the already great Repair and Superfood versions, but especially the conditioner works great for my very dry, difficult hair. The shampoo foams well on the first wash already and it doesn't leave the hair with that squeaky clean, overly-stripped feeling that I need to avoid. Pantene conditioners and masks are my favourite drugstore formulas and this conditioner is another winner, though I'm miffed this tube has only 150 ml. It has yellow beads in the formula and instructions say to rub the formula in the palms of the hands to make them burst before application. Together with the shampoo these two make my hair feel so nice, essentially high-end level care. My hair is properly nourished, it feels silky and the ends feel better. Both smell exactly like the (discontinued?) Herbal Essences Hello Hydration line, a sweet tropical scent mixed with a type of creamy coconut scent - it's not the best description, but it's a great fragrance. I already repurchased the conditioner.

This has sunflower oil, soy oil, cocoa butter and shea butter. It can be used as a classic hair mask and a leave-in on both damp or wet hair. Texture is nicely rich and it smells like cookies. It's a silicone free formula and it shows, as my hair doesn't feel silky when I'm rinsing it off, though it's nicely nourishing on my very dry hair. It's ok for drugstore, but I'm sticking with Pantene.

A repurchase. This is still one of my favourite hair oils and I always have one in stock. They changed the packaging since I last bought it and because one bottle lasts forever (and I have many other oils to use up) I got the 30 ml mini instead of the classic 100 ml, which I always buy. This has a delightful amber-vanilla scent, a thick formula that's similar to Moroccanoil one and it's effective at keeping my hair hydrated longer if I apply it on damp hair before drying. But I mostly use it as a finishing product, so taming the hair and adding shine. They still haven't added a pump.

A scalp serum/product without alcohol. Most of the have alcohol high on the list, usually as the second ingredient after water, which I'm reluctant to use on my dry scalp. I've had dry dandruff since I can remember and I wanted to try this as a moisturiser. It's of course meant as a hair growth booster, which I (luckily) don't need, so my review after I use this up won't help you if you're interested in that. This has several extracts, some Vitamin B3 (niacinamide), C and B7 (biotin). It's a thin creamy lotion type of product and I use this on both damp or dry hair, just on the scalp. It has a pipette, but it leaks product, so it's not the best, but for application on the scalp it's precise. It doesn't weigh down my hair or make my scalp greasy, but my hair is so dry as is my scalp, I couldn't possibly say if it's as light on normal-oily scalp and hair. I've been using this for a couple of months and so far I'm not impressed in its moisturising abilities. I also didn't notice any baby hairs.

I've been looking for a replacement for the discontinued Aussie hair perfume which lasted a whole day on the hair. Balea's version is a disappointment in that respect, as is Sun Dance's. Notes of this one I found online are - Top: Pear, Clementine, Pepper; Heart: Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Cappuccino; Base: Patchouli, Vanilla, Cedarwood. There are a few versions of these Nihan fragranced, I honestly just picked this one quickly, not noticing it has patchouli which isn't my favourite note, but here it's subdued. It smells like some popular fragrance, or a mix of the most popular fragrances, the "fruitchulis" in a watered down kind of way - think stuff like Good Girl, La Vie Est Belle, Black Opium and the likes. It's fruity from the start, then woody-vanilla-floral-earthy/spicy (patchouli) later. I'm reviewing this as someone who can put anything on the hair and it won't make it greasy and this feels lightweight on my hair, meaning nothing special it just makes it wet. It can last a long time. I usually spray this before going to bed and putting my hair into a soft " head band roller" and I can smells this on the hair the next day, I've detected it in the afternoon.

I got this as a pre-wash treatment and I didn't expect it to be so light. The base is sunflower oil, then it has some argan, grapeseed, coconut and passionfruit seed oils. It's thin and smells like a furniture shop - unexpected for a mix of oils. It does the job, I guess. I apply a lot of oil before washing my hair (for about 3 hours before) and it helps nourish my hair better than just using a mask/conditioner. But next time I'm buying something else.

This is the cheapest silicone oil I could find here. My mother used it for years before switching to non-silicone oils and I remember this being thicker. This one is thin, unimpressive from my point of view. It does the basic job of adding shine, smoothing frizz and making the hair look more polished, but for a shorter time than my thicker faves Orofluido or Moroccanoil. It's described as suitable for extremely dry hair, but this is more suited for moderately dry, thin hair.

I found the whole collection here and bought this after I saw it's a proper serum, not a water based leave-in. I already like the 5-Minute Shine Treatment and this was next on my list. It has shimmer in it, which is what I wanted. Plenty of shine sprays and silicone-oil serums make the hair shiny, but on my dry hair, the shine is gone quickly, since it absorbs so much. This adds a nice amount of glossy shine, plus it's a type of serum that can be used anytime, so on dry or damp hair.

Got2B shine sprays have been my favourites for years, but they always discontinue them. This is their latest and it's a heat protectant as well. Got2b suggests to use a hair straightener to seal in the shine. It's like a light silicone oil in spray and these are great for faking shiny, healthy, polished looking hair (temporarily). I use these when I take pictures and it makes such a difference. This one is heavier than their usual formulas. I tested this one right after washing on half of the (almost completely dry hair) hair and "sealed" the shine with my round hairdryer brush. The healthy shine is there and tames the frizz, but there was less lightness on the side where I used it and therefore less volume, so I'm thinking maybe that could be a problem on thin hair. On dry hair it adds a ton of shine, like got2b formulas always do.

A repurchase. This is essentially the same as got2b version, though the latter is a bit heavier. It adds a lot of shine without feeling heavy. This one has some keratin added.

A repurchase. This is my daily foamy cleanser. It's not an oil like the name says, it's a basic gel. It's gentle, effective, it doesn't irritate my eyes, it has no scent and it has nice ingredients. Plus the pump is handy.

A repurchase. This smells like Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum cream, a creamy nutty vanilla.

I've been buying these for ages. I recently bought the dark Pearl & Beauty version because I thought they only changed the packaging, since this wasn't on the shelves, but it's a different scent that I liked less and less with each day. This one has an elegant powdery scent. It's one of the most effective formulas I've tried.

Three new shades were added to the range, among them Chocolate. It's actually replacing shade Warm Brown and now that I've tried both I can say they are very similar reddish browns. I've tried most shades as you might know. These are tinted hair masks for either refreshing faded hair colour or creating a temporary new look. They eventually wash off. I still have about a third length bleached blonde hair, which I've been "hiding" with various tinted masks to avoid using a permanent colour over it. This shade isn't the best match for my naturally darker, much cooler hair colour, instead it's like a warmer, light brown ombre. If you're using dark blonde or light brown warm shades, this is a good match for refreshing the colour, as it's the lightest brown tinted mask I've tried (Wella, Moroccanoil and especially Schwarzkopf are darker).

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A very creamy and soft cleansing balm. 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, but I still use Nuxe oil regularly instead because it's easier to use and stronger. It smells so nice, like bubble gum. There is only 40 g of product.

A cleanser 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. It smells great, something sweet, similar to bubble gum.

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.

A micellar water with orange flower water, green tea and trehalose. It’s not the most powerful cleanser, but eventually it gets all off, including matte liquid lipstick and a long-lasting liquid eyeshadow. It is very heavily fragranced - usually I don’t mind fragrances, but here’s it’s intense and it lingers. The scent is floral, something like orange flower. It didn’t irritate my eyes (or skin, but it’s not sensitive) and it leaves no strange residue. The skin feels comfortable after use.

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.

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. I've been using this since April (I was sent almost the same set of products back then) and I don't notice anything special. It's too weak for me.

This 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.

A moisturiser for combination and oily skin. It promises to normalize sebum production and to reduce the visibility of pores. It's actually very similar to the Day-Night Hydro Cream, as textures are so alike. It doesn’t really feel like a classic mattifying cream, it's more hydrating than the mattifying lotions I used in the past and it's thicker. While it contains rice starch for absorbing oil, it has a higher content of hemp oil and rice oil. There's also green tea extract, black tea extract, lime juice and some ferments.

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.

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