Showing posts with label July. Show all posts

July 2019 Favorites


In July I was so boring with my makeup choices. I tested some new products that quickly became my favorites and just stick to the old products that I know and love. I could pretty much copy my June and May favorite, because I used most of those products. I am also including some hair products that have impressed me lately.

Read more »
Avtor ob 2 comments
Oznake: , , , , , ,

July 2018 Favorites

July has been one of those favorite months, because I got to go on a short vacation by the sea. Those always make me so happy and yet said in a way, when I have to leave back home. I've also been discovering some new favorites that I can't put down as well as rediscovering some old ones that are worth mentioning. 

Read more »
Avtor ob 4 comments
Oznake: , , , ,

July 2017 Favorites

July was a low maintenance month. I've been testing some new products, loving some oldies and just mostly did easier makeup looks, because I couldn't be bothered to do any more in this hot weather. 



Fa Coconut Water Shower Gel

This was such a lovely smelling shower gel that reminds me of summer. It's not really all that coconuty, more tropical and it has that basic transparent gel consistency that foams well. I want to get Coconut Milk version next.

Avon Senses Limited Edition Tranquil Oriental Zen Jasmine & Green Tea Shower Gel

Yet another shower gel that I like the scent of. Kind of herbal, yet sweet and refreshing with a transparent green gel consistency that foams well. Not much to say about shower gels, other than I like those two scents.


L'Oreal Fine Flowers Gel-Cream Wash

It's a pretty basic pearly white gel that cleans my skin well, but doesn't leave it too striped down or tight feeling. It's also not too nourishing to leave your skin with a greasy layer. I feel like this is perfect for summer, if you want something that feels almost a bit soothing, but removes the dirt well and isn't too rich.

Phyto Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray

I have been testing some small sized Phyto products and I really like this volumizing spray. The scent is kind of artificial and not the most typical hair salon like. But it's a liquid product that I spray in my hair while they are still damp and then I blow dry it. I mostly spray it through the roots and a bit on the length of my hair. It definitely adds a nice amount of volume with a good grip to it. It's kind of raw to the touch, but I like the effect of a more thicker hair and this gives it to me. 


Avon True Nutra Effects Active Moisture Hydration Overnight Gel-Cream

I have a day cream version that I use all year around, except in the summer. In the summer I love to use this version, even though it is intended for a night use. It's a transparent gel formula that sinks into the skin well, but feels like a boost of water has been added to your skin. It's not as glowy and heavy as the daily version, so it's perfect for summer, if you need hydration, but not too much nourishment. I even use it in night time after my serums. It's also good for sensitive skin.


I always fall back in love with this foundation as the summer comes. It's too dark for me in other months, but now it's just about right. This has such a nice lightweight feel on the skin, but gives you a nice amount of coverage and a velvet finish to the skin. It never makes my skin look greasy and doesn't feel heavy. It's definitely one of the best foundations in drugstore. I just wish they had more shades. 


This is the old version of it, I believe it's called Mark Magix Setting Spray now. I absolutely love this and use it every time I wear makeup. It's an essential for summer months, because it actually helps the makeup to stay on longer. It has a fine mist with an artificial scent, that I don' mind and it really fixes makeup and prolongs its wear.



This is such a classic favorite product that I always go to when I want something really easy and quick on the eyes. It's a classic taupe bronze shade that gives you a nice sheen and looks like you've put effort in how you look, but you just used a fluffy brush and applied it all over the lid in 2 minutes. I love this for summer especially, because I can't be bothered to always apply 5 different shades. It looks luxurious and suits many skin tones and eye colors.


I especially want to talk about the shade in the middle. It has a coppery base with lots of small silver glitter that I have been putting over most of my eyeshadows to give me that lovely shine. It's so creamy that you don't need to use too much, but it makes any eyeshadow more glamorous looking and a lot shinier. What can I say, I love a bit of glitter on the eyes.


I've had this mascara in the past and I really like it for its definition. Now I started using it again and I still like how well this defines the lashes, makes them look longer and gives them just a slight volume. Mascara also holds the curl well, but it's not the best for those of you that like a lot of volume. It also doesn't smudge or fall down.



This is my most used highlighter this month. It's so affordable and looks so good. It has light yellow golden sheen, is finely milled and has a good amount of shine. It's actually an affordable dupe for theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer. Heavily swatched they look a bit different, but on the skin you almost can't tell a difference. 



I've been dealing with dry lips again, which is just so annoying. That's when I tend to resort to moisturizing and not overly pigmented lip products. But to avoid wearing only boring basic lip balms, I have a few of these from Avon Luxe line. Honey Tint is my favorite, since it has an orange brown tint to it and it just goes with most of my makeup looks. This is a nice wax based lip balm with good amount of color to it and it always feels nourishing and comforting on the lips.


When I want some extra shine to my lips in those dry-lip-days, I go for Catrice's Lip Smoothers. Apricot Cream is my favorite shade as it has milky peach color to it. It feels so soothing on the lips and really comfortable. It's more like a really nourishing lip gloss in a tube. I am so sad that Catrice stopped selling these. It's one of my all time favorite lip products. 

Source
Man vs. Child Chef Showdown

I came across this cooking tv show on Fox Life and I'm hooked. It's a cooking show where child cooking prodigies compete against executive-level chefs. They have three rounds of competitions and in every episode there's another theme. I was just astounded by what these little kids can cook. I can't do half of the dishes that they do and their knowledge is just as impressive. My favorite contestant is Estie Kung, a small Asian girl with adorable face and fighting spirit. If you like cooking shows and you want to mix it up with adorable kids, then you'll love this show.
Avtor ob 8 comments
Oznake: , , , ,

July 2016 Favorites

Hey Beauties!

July has been a hot month and I've been embracing the glowing makeup look and trying to make my body feel nourished and my hair look less dry. It's been a true summer month and I think August is going to be pretty much the same.



Avon Senses Joyful Tropics Papaya & Peach Shower Gel

In summer time I love to resort to summery smells with all my products. Shower gels are the easiest way to add some tropical scent to your bathroom. I love this one, as you can see, because I've almost used it up. The smell is very sweet, fruity and tropical. I wouldn't say it smells like peach and I don't know how papaya smells, but it's definitely fruity. It's yellow cream that doesn't dry out my skin. My skin is also a lot less sensitive in summer and I haven't gotten any red patches after showering with this one.

Garnier Olia Conditioner

Well this is a random product in my favorites. As you may notice, I color my hair and I always use Garnier Olia hair colors. With the box also comes this conditioner. Since I use more hair colors at once, I have a lot of these conditioners laying around my bathroom. It's probably the best drugstore conditioner that you can get. I think these are sold separately too, but in a tube version. If you have a chance definitely try one. It makes my hair really soft, nourished and healthy looking. It's thicker consistency cream and it has a very hair salon scent to it. The only thing I don't get is why don't they just make this kind of conditioner in their regular range?! Those conditioners that come with hair colors are always so much better, because frankly, they need to make your hair look extra good after you attack them with chemical of hair color.


La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra-light Non-perfumed Fluid

My favorite face sunscreen and one that I always go back to. It has light liquid creamy consistency that doesn't leave white trace all over your face. It soaks in pretty quickly and leaves behind slightly luminous finish. It doesn't have any perfume, but I can definitely smell some heavy alcohol in the beginning. It doesn't irritate my skin and it never breaks me out. That's why I keep coming back to it.

L'Oreal Infallible 24h-Matte Mattifying Infallible Foundation 

I was not a fan of this foundation. It seemed really matte at first. In these really hot summer days I needed something more mattifying and I came back to it. It's true that it covers well and I like that the pores look a bit more diminished, especially in this heat. However, I still hate L'Oreal foundation shades. This one is too dark for me (still) and I hate it's orange undertone. I mix it with Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation to make it a bit more yellow and lighter. Sometimes I might even add some of Missha Perfect Cover B.B. Cream. I like it in combination with other foundations and the thing that I like the most is matte finish and slightly blurred skin effect.

Catrice LE Sound of Silence Fluid Glow C01 Golden Spirit

I use this with pretty much everything. Lately especially with my foundation. If I said before that I mix together three foundations, I also add this in for a bit more luminous look. Just a small drop can make the skin look a bit more natural and not as dead matte. I think this is one of the best Catrice products and as such should absolutely be in their regular range. Why not even add it to some of foundation formulations? Just a suggestion.


Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Or Multi-Purpose Dry Oil

I got this as a gift from Sandra and I immediately fell in love with it. It's not necessary product, but once you have it, you just find the time to use it. I like that it has gorgeous bronzed golden shimmer in it and it seems like it's a bit tinted, which means it also adds just a small tint of color. I love to apply this on my arms and legs, if I wear a dress. It also smells so good, nutty and a bit oriental. I might even start putting it in my hair. 


H&M Pure Radiance Powder Blusher Apricot

Gorgeous satin finish and beautiful apricot shade that almost has a bit of pink in it. It looks great with pretty much all my makeup looks and I've been wearing it a lot this month. I just adore H&M blushes. Since getting this one, I also got another one Rosy Brown. I love that they have wide range of really light shades and that they are not your typical bright corals and pinks.


Golden Rose Silky Touch Pearl Eyeshadow 121

Golden Rose impressed me with affordable precise. I already bought their nail polishes and really liked wide range of shades. Now I wanted to try some of their eyeshadows. The range is not as huge, but they have some nice shades. This one 121 is one of the best bronzed brown shades with warm golden sheen to it. It's not just the shade, it has great pigmentation and very silky formula. I am really impressed. Shame I didn't get more shades. 

Clio Kill Black Waterproof Brush Liner

Another amazing Asian brand brush liner. It has good black color, dries fairy fast and doesn't move through the day. I love the precision of a brush applicator, because you can really make a sharp line. It's just really nice and I have nothing bad to say about it.


Who would have thought that I would have not one, but three blue nail polishes featured in my favorites. I always say I'm not a fan of blue, but it seems I just haven't used the right blues before.

Avon Magic Effects Neon Electric Blue Nail Polish

Amazing vibrant true electric blue shade that looks bright and perfect for summer. It has lots of small blue shimmer that makes it extra sparkly. 

Avon Nailwear Pro+ Nail Polish Minty

This one is a perfect mix of pastel blue and pastel green, which means I would call it perfect mint shade. It looks really pretty on the nails and is definitely a crowd pleaser.

Kiko Nail Lacquer 530 Pearly Blue Peacock

When I saw it in the store, I was mesmerized. It look so pretty in the bottle and it actually translates the same on nails. This is seriously a true peacock shade. It looks dark blue and has lots of shimmer which gives it greenish gold sheen. It reflects light beautifully and looks really unique. 


NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Athens

These are the only matte liquid lipsticks that I can wear without the fear of getting super dry lips the next day. It's almost mousse like consistency and the shade is my perfect peachy nude. It's actually the lightest liquid lipstick that I own and goes with pretty much every standard warm look. 

Avon Shine Burst Sticks - Iced Mocha, Nude Shine and Rose

I've been testing these this month and those three shades became my most used. Iced Mocha is my all time favorite shade of this collection. It's perfect mauve brown shade that looks good on pretty much everybody. Nude Shine is my kind of brown lip gloss with silver shimmer. It looks really juicy and a bit more natural. Rose is perfect muted pink that goes with so many different makeup looks. I adore this shade almost as much as Iced Mocha, but Iced Mocha is a bit more versatile. 
Avtor ob 7 comments
Oznake: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)