Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

Eyelash curler is an absolute must have of mine. Even if I don't apply my makeup, I'll at least curl my lashes to looks semi descent. It's a must have beauty tool for anyone that isn't naturally blessed with curled lashes (if you are, good for you and I envy you). If you're lashes are short, curling them, will make them look longer. If you're mascara doesn't do anything for your lashes, curl them before you apply the mascara and the result will be mind blowing. So many of people that I know are still terrified of this tool. It's not a torture tool, but it can make your lashes look so much better. I feel like if you do your eye makeup perfect and don't have curled lashes, it just doesn't look as pretty and pulled together.

I have a Shu Uemura one. At the beginning I didn't really like it as much, because I had to get used to the shape. Now I really like it and I feel like I can get a really nice curl. I've heard good things about Shiseido curler as well. Before I also had Tana eyelashes curlers, which I'm not sure if they are still available. Those were nice too. 

Essence and Look by Bipa Spoolie

Ok, this must not seem like a must have product for all you Cara Delevingne brow owners, but everyone else needs this. I use it whenever I do my brows. I brush my brows so I can see better where to fill in and where not. My brows also like to point down and in multiple directions, so this helps me to get the better shape in general. I've hear some fun statements on Instagram like: She brushes her brows, but doesn't brush her hair. That actually happens to me a lot. Especially if I air dry my hair, I forget to brush them, but I never forget to brush my brows if I go out. Are you like that too? If you're brows are also going in multiple directions, use a spoolie and spray it with some hair spray and brush through the brows to shape and set them.

I really like my Look by Bipa spoolie, which has just the perfect density and is white, so I can easily clean it and see when it's clean. Since this one is really old and the glue doesn't hold it in place anymore I also got one from Essence, which has a comb on the other side. Comb is perfect for brushing through your lashes to prevent them from clumping up.

Tweezerman Mini Slant Tweezer Lavender

While we're on the topic of brows, let's talk about the shape of them. If you grew up in the 90s, you've learned the lesson of how horrible over plucking them can be. The brows got a lot of attention in previous year and it's all about fuller brows, so obviously you shouldn't pluck them too much. That being said, I hate those little brows that grow out of my usual line and I pluck them immediately. To tell you the truths, I'm a bit obsessed with plucking those stray brow hair. The first thing that I do when I wake up is that I look in the mirror and see if any unwanted brow has grown in the night. I also think it makes you eye makeup look cleaner.

I don't know what I was doing before I got Tweezerman tweezers. Those are seriously the best tweezers I've ever tried. They are able to pull out the tiniest hair. They are sharp and very precise. You only have to pull the hair in the way that it grows, otherwise you can tear it. What I love the most about it, is the fact that I can pull out very short hair, which I couldn't with other tweezers. The fact that they are very sharp also helps with pulling out ingrown hair. Mine are mini, because full size is more expensive and I chose the lavender shade, but they have multiple pretty designs. 

Ebelin Precision Makeup Egg and Mini Eggs

If you hate the look of foundations on your skin, because you don't like the heavy look of them, try applying them with a makeup sponge. Makeup sponges are a great tools to make your makeup look natural. You damp them and then apply foundation on with them or just use them after you've applied foundation and it will blend it into the skin and make it look a lot more natural and less heavy. I find makeup sponges to be one of the best makeup tools. They really make a difference. You can use them to blend in anything - foundation, concealer, cream blushes, cream highlighters, you can bake with loose powders... Multiple uses and the finished effect is always natural. It's also the easiest way of applying foundation. If you struggle to use brushes or hate the lines that you may have after applying it with fingers, just use makeup sponge. Anyone can do it.

I use Ebelin Precision Makeup Egg, which is the same shape as Beauty Blender (the most known makeup sponge). It has a nice foam, which is not too dense or hard and not too soft. It's the perfect hardness and it gets bigger once you run it under the water. I find that it dries nicely. It does have some stains in it, which are harder to clean, especially if you use very long lasting foundations.  I also have the minis which are so cute. I like to use these to blend my concealer under the eyes. This prevents it from looking too heavy and going into fine lines. I also previously used Nanshy makeup sponge, which was really good as well.

Makeup Cleaner

You probably know that makeup can develop a lot of bacteria. Especially if you apply it with your hands, which are not always clean or the makeup is a bit old. One thing you need to do every now and then is disinfect it. There's nothing better to do this with than an alcohol. Better yet, isopropyl alcohol, which is 99.7% alcohol and is used in medicine. It evaporates very quickly and it won't disturb your makeup formulas at all. It will just kill all the bacteria. I like to spray this all over my makeup like eye shadow palettes, blushes, highlighters and lipsticks. Especially if I'll be using it on someone else. You're usually using your makeup with brushes going back and forth. The oils and previous makeup can easily be found on your brush as well as any existing bacteria. Cleaning it also means that you'l prevent it from going bad a lot longer. Obviously you can also use this on makeup brushes, although it's better to deep clean those with shampoos or soaps. 

I already showed you how I make my brush and makeup cleaner here. 

Tangle Teezer The Original

Here I'm not talking about the fact that you need to brush your hair, but what with do you need to brush it. Tangle Teezer. It's absolutely the best hair tool for anyone that has split ends, coarse hair or nest in the back. This is the only hair brush that doesn't pull on my hair. If you're hair is really tangled, you'll feel some pulling, but it's nothing compared to regular hair brushes. You can also use it on wet hair and it's very easy to clean. It's all made out of rubber and plastic, so you can easily wash it with soap or shampoo and it doesn't have any holes. 

I've had the black one for a while now. Ever since I got it, I haven't used any other hair brush on my hair. The pink one* I got recently. It was sent to me by Avon, who also sells original Tangle Teezer in case you didn't know. I love this bright almost neon pink shade, it's perfect for spring and also makes it a lot easier to find in the darkness of my bag. The black one is about 3 years old and it's not as shiny anymore and the rubbery teeth are not as straight as they were before, but other than that it's still very nice. This is an investment that you won't regret, I promise. 

Margaret Debbs Crystal Nail File

Even if you don't paint your nails, you need to shorten them or at least shape them. Days when I used nail clippers are long gone. They can make your nails split and it's horrible to use on hard nails (not that mine are). I much prefer filing them and hear that it's actually better for your nails. You just have to use the right nail files. Diamond, glass and crystal files are a lot better than the usual old school nail files that you can get in most drugstores or just steal sand paper from your father's tool box. 

I have Margaret Debbs Crystal  nail file and it's fantastic. It's not too abrasive, but has a very fine way of filing the nails. You see small white dust falling off of your nails. That being said it's pretty powerful and you can shorten your nails in no time. These sort of files should last you a life time. Every now and then you can clean them with water and they are always like new. It's the gentles and best way of filling your nails. 

These are all the beauty tools that are completely irreplaceable in my everyday routine. I though I should mention these in a post and give them some credit. What are some of the tools that you can't live without?

*Avon sent me this product. 

Zoeva 231 Luxe Petit Crease  and 227 Luxe Soft Definer brush

I finally went to Graz again, which meant I could stock up on Zoeva brushes. Unfortunately, they didn't have their palettes in the store. I got 231 and 227 brushes. I already have both of these and they are my absolute favorite. Super soft and do a nice job of blending. 231 I use for the crease and 227 as a blending brush. I have a review of those here. 

French Vanilla Candle

I had to include this one here. I got it in Primark and boy do I love their home decor stuff. To borrow the lines from Queens' song: I want it all and I want it now. I got this vanilla scented candle because of the pretty rose gold glass. Unfortunately, I don't want to burn it, because it's so pretty. But even if I don't burn it, it still smells really strong and I have it near my computer so I often get this swift of vanilla scent in my face. When I go back, I'll definitely stock up on these. 

Innisfree Smart Foundation Perfect Cover

I've been obsessing over Korean skin care and makeup and Jolse is my new find. It's an online store that offers various Korean brands with free shipping. I ordered this Innisfree foundation, because I liked small size and since I wasn't sure about the color, I'd rather buy smaller packaging. 13 is the lightest shade and I am happy to report that is one of the only foundations that I own that actually matches my very fair skin right now. Coverage is disappointing and I am not the biggest fan of how it looks like on the skin, but the light shade outweighs it all. I'll have a review up soon. 

Avon Advance Techniques Daily Shine Shampoo, Leave In Conditioner and Dry Ends Serum*

This is a line by Avon for those that want shiny hair, although I didn't experience any mayor difference. I will say this is great for dry hair, because it's a bit too nourishing for my hair. I feel like my hair gets greasier quicker after I use this shampoo. Conditioner is not after my own taste, because I feel like it makes my hair a bit crunchy. Serum is good and actually looks nice, but I think I prefer their Moroccan Argan Oil better. I'll also do a full review after I use it a bit more.  

Tangle Teezer The Original*

Avon started selling original Tangle Teezer and they have it in this bright neon pink shade. I already have one in black version and it's my absolute favorite hair brush ever. I feel like it helps detangling hair on a much softer and less harsh way. I also love this bright pink shade. It makes it easier to find the brush in bags and such. 

Essence Gummy Touch Top Coat*

I was also sent a few of new Catrice and Essence products, which was a really nice surprised. Essence and Catrice revamp their whole range in spring and fall. I got this Gummy Toch top coat, which makes nail polish underneath look a bit muted and matte. It's not the usual matte effect, but rather a cloudy kind of finish. It's definitely interesting effect. 

Catrice Super Fushion Lipstick in 070 Remarry Berry*

Gorgeous plum shade with a very creamy and pigmented formula. It's so comfortable on the lips and I love the texture of it, but think it would be better for lighter shades, since darker shades can easily go over the line with such creamy textures. 

Essence All I Need Concealer Palette*

Color correcting has been very popular lately and I even got interested in the whole idea of it, so I was happy that I was sent this palette. Unfortunately, it's not as I would have wanted it. Concealers are very creamy and they do concealer, but they also go into fine lines like crazy, which I really dislike. I would also like them to be more pigmented, because you sometimes need to layer them.

Catrice Denim Greys Eyeshadow Palette*

Not my usual choice of eye shadow colors, but shades 2 and 3 seem very interesting. I haven't tried this yet, because I've been testing some other palettes. 

Avon Anew Essential Youth Maximising Serum*

I really like this. It's very lightweight almost gel formula and it absorbs well into the skin. I really like how smooth it makes my skin. It also hydrated a little and for some reason it's very calming. So much that I ditched my soothing serum and only use this from now on. It also has a lovely gentle almost mandarin smell to it. I can't see any visible difference in fine lines. 

Avon Anew Nutri-Advanced Eye Cream*

I haven't made up my mind about this one yet. It's very thick cream and I almost dislike it for that, because you really need to work it in the skin and try not to pull on delicate under eye area. Once you massage it in it gets a bit creamier and smoother. It's fairly moisturizing, but I think it could work better. 

Freedom Makeup Today's Tonight Pro Decadence Eyeshadow Palette*

This surprised me, because I wasn't expecting it to be that good. It has a really nice pigmentation and almost all the shades have a nice wet texture. Shimmery shades are even creamier than Zoeva eye shadows. They last well on the lids, but do fade through the day. Matte shades are also really nice and the fallout is minimal. Definitely impressed with the quality. 

Freedom Makeup Eyebrow Pomade in Caramel Brown*

Another product that has really impressed me. It's a very creamy (I would almost like it to be a bit less) cream product for the brows. Shade Caramel Brown is a warm toned medium brown, which actually suits me fine. I like that this is really pigmented and if you use light hand this really fills in the brows without looking to fake. It needs some time to dry down, but it doesn't move.

Makeup Revolution Ultra Metals Ultra Pointed Crease Eyeshadow Brush*

Rose gold metallic handle is everything. The bristles are soft and I have no complains. I would say it's a bit too dense for my liking to be used as a crease brush. I would almost use it more as a smoky eye brush. 

Avon Gel Finish Nail Enamels*

Those are 6 new shades that have been added to Gel Finish range. Nail polishes are 3 in 1 - a base, color and top coat. New shades are very much colorful and spring inspired. I adore these. I've already swatched them all and they all look so pretty. They have small shimmer in them and are very pigmented. What impressed me the most is the long lasting power. I can wear these for three days with no chipping, which is amazing on my weak nails. I also don't use any base or top coat with these and they look really shiny.

Shades from left to right: Nude Shimer, Sheer Shimmer, Coral Shimmer, Pink Shimmer, Berry Shimmer and Lavender Shimmer.

Avon Nutra Effects Gentle 3 in 1 Scrub*

This is a nice gel based cleanser with small particles that should exfoliate the skin. I find it appropriate for sensitive skin and it very gentle. Almost feels a bit refreshing and the skin and it does do a nice job of exfoliating, but in a very gentle way.

Avon Nutra Effects BB Cream (normal and matte)*

This is a light coverage BB cream. I haven't tried them on my face yet, because I got them in shade Light and Medium and both are too dark for my skin tone. I am really fair after winter. Light will be good when I get a bit of sun tan. I would warn you that both shades are very orange tones, so not appropriate for cool or neutral skin tones. I also think this can be used as an all over bronzed base in a a way, because it can be very sheered down. 

Avon Planet Spa Treasures of The Dessert Maroccan Argan Oil Restoring Hand Cream*

Whole Planet Spa of Avon is impressive and they usually have a very nice products in those ranges. This hand cream is lightweight and absorbs well into the skin, but still leaves a tiny bit of greasy layer, which I really like. It also has a very strong oriental smell. I am a bit on the fence with the smell. Sometimes I like it and sometimes it's a bit too strong. 

Belweder Lip Balms*

As one of those people that often experiences dry lips, I am always on a search for good lip balms. This package is a dream. Belweder is a brand that is available in our pharmacies (or it will be) and it uses natural ingredients. 

Rounded lip balms which have the same packaging as the famous Eos lip balms are amazing. I've only tried these so far. The packaging is the most useful and cute. Only downfall is that if you don't place them on the table int he right was they will roll down. I've tried all three of those and they are all almost a perfect lip balm in my book. They are lightweight, but still greasy and shiny. I'm one of those people that loves greasy lip balms, so this is perfect for me. My favorite scent has to be green tea. The second one is the one with aloe extract, which has a very fruity sour scent. They do a nice job of moisturizing, but won't solve your super cracked and dry lips.

I haven't tried the ones in stick form yet. 

Avon Be Romantic, Be Fun and Be Daring Eau de Toilettes*

Those are another newcomers in Avon range. Be Romantic is my favorite and it has notes of black currant, rose and sensual musk. It's the most gentle and sweet. Be Fun has notes of pear, freesia and amber. It's a bit more fruity and slightly more sour. Be Daring has notes of bergamot, magnolia and leathery musk. This one is the most unique and fairly strong. Almost has a bit of masculinity to it because of the leathery musk. I only tried them once, so this are just my first impressions. 

Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream

I got mini version for the same reason as Innisfree, to try if the shade suits me. 21 is the lightest shade and it seems quite fair. I only tried it on my hand and compared to Innisfree this is very grey tones, while Innisfree is very yellow toned, so I'm interested to see whether this is going to be too cool for my skin tone or not. 

The Skin Lab Galactomyces Eye Cream

I was interested in the claims of this cream and the fact that it had affordable price. So far, I only tried it twice. It's a very lightweight almost gel like cream. It has a very subtle fruity scent,

COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol

This is basically tonic type of product that should clean out pores and minimize production of pimples. I got this, because lately my skin felt very clogged and I have those little bumps that I can't get rid off. Hopefully this will help. Only tried it twice and it's very gentle, refreshing, water line, but it has fairly strong tea tree smell. It's very gentle.

COSRX Low pH Good Morning Cleanser

Sometimes the hardest this is to find gentle cleansers that still do their job. This one is highly recommended and I can see why. It's a light gel which forms into a small gentle foam. It feels super nice on the skin and does a good job of cleaning the skin. I also like that it's sensitive skin approved. This one also has a strong tea tree scent. I only tried it twice so far.

*Products were sent to me.