Živjo punce!

Že dolgo nisem govorila o čopičih za ličenje. To je zato, ker dolgo nisem posodobila svoje kolekcije. Vedno pa sem opazovala čudovite Zoeva čopiče. Ne gre le za to, da izgledajo tako čudovito in fotogenično, ampak sem slišala same pohvale glede kvalitete. Zato sem si zadala, da bom morda v prihodnosti kupila vsaj kakšen čopič za nanos pudra, saj se mi ta zdi najbolj pomemben. Vendar čopiči prihajajo iz Nemčije ter jih moreš naročiti preko spleta pri čemer plačaš še poštnino ali pa se odpraviš v sosednjo Avstrijo. Tako sem si lani za rojstni dan zaželela samo "Buffer" čopič, dobila pa cel set. In ne, nočem se hvalit, ampak želim pomagati pri nakupu oz. vam sporočiti ali so vredni denarja.

Hi girls !
It's been a long time since I've talked about brushes. It was a long time since I bought any brushes. I knew I needed some new ones and of course I spotted Zoeva brushes. They not only look gorgeous, but everyone was raving about them. So initially I really wanted a foundation brush, however you have to order them online from Germany and pay for shipping or visit neighbour country such as Austria. I made a wish for my birthday, to get a Buffer brush, however my boyfriend bought a whole set. I'm still very happy and won't forget this gift. But mostly I want to share my experience with you.

Gre za set 8 čopičev med katerimi so 4 iz sintetičnih/umetnih dlak ter 4 iz pravih/živalskih dlak. Naj omenim, da sem pred tem imela v zbirki samo sintetične čopiče. Seveda mi je malce žal, da so živalskega izvora. Pravijo pa, da se takšni čopiči na dolgi rok boljše obnesejo. Kljub ima Zoeva na voljo tudi popolnoma veganske čopiče. 

Pri Zoevi vedo kako narediti čudovite čopiče na pogled, katere odlikuje tudi odlična kvaliteta. Glede tega nimam nobenih pripomb saj tudi dlake ne izpadajo. Držala pa so narejena iz lesa ter vzdržljive medenine. Razlika v primerjavi z sintetičnimi ščetinami ni tako velika po občutku. Lahko le rečem, da so mehkejši kot RT in BH Bamboo. Tako se opazi pri nanosu ličil, da je zabrisovanje enostavnejše. Kljub temu to ne pomeni, da če se ne poznaš na nanos ličil, da bo končni izdelek na obrazu izgledal brez napak. Čeprav nisem ljubiteljica roza barve, pa so mi že od začetka ti čopiči iz Rose Golden Vol. 2 kolekcije nekako padli v oči, saj jih takoj opaziš in izstopajo sedaj tudi na moji polički. Imaš pa na izbiro tudi kakšno bolj klasično barvo, tako da je za vsakogar nekaj.

Čiščenje je enostavno. Sama vedno čistim čopiče s trdim milom saj je poceni in učinkovito. Pri Zoeva čopičih pa me je skrbelo kako se bodo očistili saj so beli in včasih uporabljam tudi precej temna senčila. Kljub temu z milom odpravim vse nečistoče in izgledajo kot novi. Preden se začnejo sušiti sem opazila, da morem predvsem čopiče iz pravih dlak malce poravnati, saj dlake hitro štrlijo, če jih pustim kar na miru. Seveda pa je še bolje če so nagnjeni navzdol, da voda ne odteka po držalu navzdol, kar bi lahko vplivalo na vzdržljivost.

This is a set of 8 face and eye brushes made of 4 brushes with synthetic taklon hair and 4 real/animal hair brushes. Though some may be bothered by using animal hair, I'm pretty sure Zoeva says every product is 100% cruelty free. Before my brushes were all synthetic, however they say that brushes made with real hair are more sustainable and get damaged later. Though you can get a vegan brush set as well.

These brushes are beautiful to look at, but mostly they are high quality. As the handles are made of genuine wood with brass ferrule. To be honest, when you first feel them they don't seem that much different than any synthetic brushes. Though they are a bit softer in comparison to RT or BH Bamboo brushes. I do feel like I notice difference when applying my makeup. The softness is present and blending gets a bit easier. However if you're bad at applying makeup, these won't save you. I eyed these Rose Golden Vol. 2 brushes for a long time, even though I'm not a fan of pink, but these are just beautiful and look special on your vanity. Though you can choose from many other sets and stuff if you like something else.

Cleaning is easy, even though I was concerned with the witness of the brushes. I simply cleanse them with solid soap, which seems to be efficient and cheap. Before getting them to dry,  especially with the real hair brushes, I have to fix the hairs a bit, so they stay looking nice. And a good tip is to dry them tilting downwards to avoid water in the handles and ferrule.

Obraz:
104 Buffer* čopič je odličen za nanos tekoče podlage. Ne vsrka preveč podlage in nanos je brezhiben. Ker je čopič zelo velik, ne potrebuješ veliko truda za nanos podlage. Prav tako na koži ne pušča sledi ščetin in podlaga izgleda zelo lepo. Zabrisovanje je odvisno od teksture pudra. Zelo je podoben RT Buffing čopiču, vendar je mehkejši ter večji, zato je zabrisovanje pudra še enostavnejše. Pa vendar sem kasneje kupila še Silk Finish čopič, ki je še boljši za nanos podlage.
109 Luxe Face Paint čopič je popoln za konturiranje oz. senčenje obraza saj se lepo prilega v vdolbino pod ličnicami. Za zabrisovanje konture, čopič premikam gor in dol.
126 Luxe Cheek Finish je čudovit in zelo mehak čopič za nanos rdečila ali bronzerja. Sicer sem vedno bila vajena poševnega čopiča za takšen nanos, vendar mi je ta res super za rdečilo, saj ne pobere preveč izdelka in običajno ne pretiravam z intenzivnostjo rdečila. Za bronzer uporabljam kaj drugega.
Oči:

226 Smudger* je precej trd čopič saj je namenjen samo zabrisovanju črte. Pri svojih makeup izgledih ga verjetno najmanj uporabljam, ker nisem pristaš takšnega ličenja oz. nekako nisem navajena na takšen čopič.

Hkrati pa s setom prejmeš čudovito rose-gold torbico (24 x 18 cm), ki je super za prenašanje čopičev na potovanja ali pa jo uporabiš kot "clutch" oz. večerno torbico. Ni majhna, tako da vanjo lahko spraviš tudi veliko ličil. Na vsakem držalu posebej pa tudi piše tip čopiča, kar je zelo priročno.
Skratka če razčlenim je vsak čopič nekje 10€ kar sploh ni tako drago v primerjavi z povprečnimi RT. Vsekakor so pa zelo bolj poceni kot pa npr. MAC čopiči ter delujejo kot profesionalni.
Sama sem z kvaliteto čopičev zelo zadovoljna in upam, da mi bodo služili še mnoga leta.

Hi girls !

There have been so many launches in makeup department this past two months and fortunately I've been lucky to test a few. I won't mention the ones that left me feeling "meh", but I'll talk about the ones I've been using a lot and really impressed me.

Živjo punce !

Zadnja dva meseca je na naše poličke drogerij prispelo veliko novosti. Nekaj pa sem jih uspela tudi sama preizkusiti. Tako bom danes govorila samo o tistih izdelkih, ki so me navdušili ter presenetili in jih z veseljem uporabljam.

L'Oreal Infallible Blush Paint Palette - Ambers

This blush palette is absolutely gorgeous. It's very pigmented and the shades are just pretty. I really like all the shades, but especially the second to last one because it's a bit more brown toned and gives such a nice glow to my cheeks. Weirdly the palette has a nice a bit fruity scent. I also got Pinks blusher palette but I've always preferred and loved peachy shades.

Ta paleta rdečil je absolutno čudovita. Je vse kar bi si lahko želela od rdečil. Ko sem prejela obe paleti (Ambers in Pinks) sem seveda takoj preizkusila tole, saj že od nekdaj obožujem marelične tone. Odtenki so dobro pigmentirani in nanos je enostaven. Najbolj pa mi je všeč predzadnji odtenek, ki ima rjavkast pridih, saj pusti tako lep naraven, sijoč videz. Ostali pa so še bolj topli, marelični. Edini odtenek, katerega ne uporabljam pogosto, je zadnji - oranžen. Paleta pa ima tudi saden vonj. Definitivno jo priporočam saj bi lahko uporabljala samo tole paleto ter ne potrebujem več nobenega rdečila.

L'Oreal Lip Paint Matte liquid lipstick - Hollywood beige

I have to say that packaging is quite cool because it's the shade of an actual lipstick and is fun. Aplicator is slightly curved so it adjusts to curve of the lip. Application is easy and texture is quite mousse like. The actual finish is matte but not drying, so it's very comfortable to wear. Unfortunately it doesn't dry completely matte, so it transfers when eating or drinking. This shade is a perfect every day color as it is peachy beige. Plus it smells pleasantly a bit fruity.

Izmed vseh Matte in Lacquer šmink iz kolekcije Lip Paint, ki sem jih prejela, me je ta najbolj očarala. Lep nude odtenek s pridihom marelične barve je res nosljiv za vsak dan. Ima takšno bolj "mousse" teksturo in se enostavno razporedi po ustnicah. Izgled je mat, vendar se ne posuši do konca, torej sloj ni "trd", zato je šminka udobna na ustnicah. Pa vendar ob pitju in jedeh kmalu izgine. Ima podoben vonj kot paleta, torej nekako saden kar ni značilno za L'Oreal izdelke.

Rimmel Oh My Gloss! Oil Tint - 400 Contemporary Coral

I'm not a gloss lover but I do wear them occasionally, so I didn't try this one with much enthusiasm, however I was left happy. It's a gloss infused with argan oil which makes the texture feel more oily and moisturising rather than sticky. And immediately it reminded me of Lancôme Juicy Shaker because it has a similar feeling and the same juicy look on the lips. Also it smells very fruity, which I like because most lip products usually smell very sweet. The coral shade doesn't contain any glitter and makes my lips look very shiny. The color is definitely present and it looks nice. Definitely must have for upcoming summer.

Max Factor 2000 Calorie Curl Addict

I don't have that much experience with Max Factor mascaras, however I loved the Velvet Volume mascara because of the volumizing and separating effect. Volume is what I search for in mascaras all the time and it was about time I try a new one. Curl Addict mascara has a curved but huge brush that's why the packaging is more fat than usual. My lashes are pretty curved, however I did notice some of the curling effect because of the special wand, plus it gives me a lot of volume and separation. And it's actually really light weight. Though if you want extremely long lashes, this mascara might not be for you. I only wish the top would be slimmer, so it won't dry out fast.

Še en izdelek iz Max Factorja: nova različica opevane 2000 Calorie maskare. Do zdaj mi je bila všeč Velvet Volume maskara zaradi volumna in ločevanja trepalnic. Curl Addict maskara pa ima zavito, debelo ščetko. Ker je maskara volumenska sem jo z veseljem preizkusila. Hkrati pa naj bi trepalnice lepo privihala. Sama sicer imam že lepo zavihane trepalnice, vendar se mi zdi, da mi jih krtačka še malce priviha. Hkrati pa podari veliko volumna in jih lepo loči. Formula oz. tekstura pa je zelo lahkotna ter ne obteži trepalnic. Pa vendar, če želite zelo dolge trepalnice, ta maskara morda ni za vas.

Max Factor Lasting Performance foundation

It's hard for me to find very impressive foundations for my oily skin type, however this one stood out to me. Lasting Performance foundation is quite an oldie, however it's repackaged. It has a lightweight but not liquid texture which applies very easily on the skin. The final finish is natural, not shiny but not too matt and doesn't feel sticky. It states that the powders regulate sebum and keeping face from getting too shiny. I totally agree with that because after a few hours my skin looks very natural and glowy but I can't feel much oil on top. I do set it with powder, however it is quite long lasting on its own. Shade 101 is new to Slovenia. I do have to use lightening drops to kind of match my porcelain skin. All in all, I'm really impressed with longevity and comfortable feeling on the skin.

Nisem si mislila, da me lahko po dolgem času očara kakšen tekoči puder. Pa vendar, ta Max Factorjeva podlaga je znana že veliko let in zdaj vem zakaj. In tokrat je tudi v novi podobi. Tekstura je lahkotna vendar ne preveč tekoča in se enostavno razporedi po koži. Končen izgled pa je naraven vendar ne sijoč in ne popolnoma mat. Super je za mojo mešano/mastno kožo saj vsebuje pudre, ki regulirajo izločanje sebuma. Tako na koncu dneva moja koža izgleda malce bolj sijoča, vendar na vrhu ni veliko olj. Podlaga se na obrazu ne stopi se in je precej obstojna, kljub temu pa jo sama fiksiram s pudrom v prahu, česar sem vedno vajena. Štirim odtenkom pa se je pridružil odtenek 101 (ter 108; na voljo OD APRILA). Pudru trenutno še dodam posvetlitvene kapljice, ker sem izredno svetla. Všeč mi je obstojnost in udoben občutek na koži.

Freedom Makeup Pro Artist Eyeshadow - Shimmer 04

I got this lovely single eyeshadow from Licila.si team. It's a bronze shade but not too warm with some shine to it. The texture is quite buttery, so it crumbles easily. When tapped off the brush, it goes on the eyes smoothly and blending is very effortless. I love using it on it's own, all over the eyelids, to add a bit of depth to my eyes and because I'm lazy it makes an easy eye look. I feel like it complements my eye color greatly. Plus with a primer underneath it stays on my lids whole day. The price is not too much (3,49€), however if you build a 10 eyeshadow palette it could cost you a lot.

Tole lepo senčko sem prejela od Licila.si. Z odtenkom so nekako zadeli saj je čudovit bronz odtenek, vendar nima tako toplega podtona. Hkrati pa se zelo sveti brez velikih bleščic. Tekstura je kremasta vendar bolj pudrasta. Tako je potrebno z nanosom s čopičem tudi odvečni prah/senčilo otresti. Nato pa se enostavno zabriše na vekah. Ker sem s senčili bolj lena mi je super takšno senčilo, saj ga lahko nanesem po celotni veki in je izgled lep, hkrati pa doda malce globine. Hkrati pa malce poudari moje zelene oči. Pod senčilo je potrebno nanesti podlago za veke ter tako ostane lepo ves dan. Enojna senčila so super, če potrebujete kakšen določen odtenek, drugače pa je lahko sestavljanje palete s posameznimi senčili malce dražje (10 senčk npr. skupaj stane 34,90€).

Catrice Highlighting Pearls - LE Marina Hoermanseder

It's not very common for me to love a highlight. Though when I saw these pearls, I thought they were absolutely gorgeous. And because I'm quite porcelain, this icy shade complements my skin tone. There is just a bit of shimmer in the pearls, but mostly the finish is just glowy. Pigmentation is great and when applied with a brush, you can see the effect quickly. They're absolutely gorgeous, so if you still have a chance to buy this LE highlighter, I would recommend it.

Osvetljevalci nikoli niso bili na mojem "must-have" seznamu ličil, pa vendar, ko sem prejela in zagledala te kroglice, so se mi zdele absolutno čudovite. Odtenek je precej svetel, "ledeno" bel in izgleda čudovito na moji porcelanasti polti. Perlice niso prav bleščičaste, vendar dodajo lep sijaj. So zelo pigmentirane in se enostavno nanašajo s čopičem. Končen izgled pa je čudovit in če imate priložnost še vedno kje dobiti te omejene osvetljevalne perlice, jih priporočam.

Hi girls !

Through the years of blogging I discovered many lip products. And of course it's so easy to test and buy lipsticks on every day occasion since 10 nude shades isn't enough right ? Sadly some of my faves were discontinued so I can't talk about them because you won't be able to test, sniff or take a look at them at your nearest beauty store. But here are some oldies and newer lipsticks which I will forever enjoy and love. If you want to see detailed swatches and more, please click the links to separate posts.

Živjo dekleta !

Šminke in izdelki za ustnice so najlažji nakup in testiranje je še bolj zabavno. Tako se mi je čez leta nabralo kup produktov, nekateri izmed pa izstopajo in sem jih z veseljem tudi že prej omenila na blogu. Čeprav je nekaj favoritov šlo iz prodaje, pa Vam danes predstavljam izdelke, kateri me niso nikoli razočarali in jih bom vedno z veseljem uporabljala ter morda tudi ponovila nakup. Za več informacij kliknite na posamezen link do podrobne ocene, opisa in več swatchov.

Clarins Natural Lip Perfector - Apricot Shimmer -> link

I've been obsessed with this one lately. Sadly it looks like I've used up almost all of it, however it is about time to finish it off. It's a pleasant vanilla scented gloss which on the lips feels more like lip balm as it is not sticky. It makes your lips really shiny and smooth but it is also hydrating. It's actually beautifying on the lips. And to me it is worth the money.

S tem izdelkom sem zanje čase tako obsedena, da je del vsakdanje rutine in ker ga s seboj nosim tudi v torbici, ga bo žal počasi zmanjkalo. Je glos z nelepljivo teksturo ter spominja na balzam za ustnice. Namreč ne samo, da ustnice izgledajo lepše ter bolj negovane, jih hkrati tudi navlaži. Super je za olepšanje ustnic ter je vreden svoje cene.

I was really excited about this lipsticks and after testing the rose shade, I also bought a coral one (which you can check out here). It's oil-infused to impart seductive color and high shine while hydrating your lips. The scent is yummy, fruity like mango.  The texture is very comfortable an light-weight so it's easy to wear, plus it feels hydrating. You can build them up into a nice opaque color and the finished look is shiny and it doesn't emphasise dry area. The longevity is not great, however I carry it around with pleasure and reapply after drinks or food.

Imela sem priložnost preizkusit tole kremasto šminko v roza odtenku, nato pa sem kupila še drugo v koralnem odtenku (katerega najdete tukaj). Gre za šminko, katera je poln olj za gladkost, nego in občutek ugodja. Diši zelo sadno po mangu. Tekstura je zelo udobna ter se komaj občuti na ustnicah. Gre za prosojno teksturo, ki se jo da lepo nadgraditi. Tako je super za pomladne ter poletne dni, ki prihajajo. Super je za suhe ustnice saj ne poudarja suhih predelov, temveč daje sijoč videz, ki pa ni enak glosu. Ni tako obstojna, vendar jo z veseljem nesem s seboj in nanesem ponovno po uživanju pijače.

This product really impressed me. It's a blusher and lipstick in one. Pink is usually not a color I gravitate to, however it surprised me. On cheeks it's a nice muted pink and on the lips it looks absolutely gorgeous. It might be drying, however it is long staying. Being creamy it does get a bit dirty, however I like the packaging with the mirror and the texture a lot, so I don't care.

Še en izdelek izmed cenovno dražjih. Gre za kremno rdečilo, ki pa ga lahko uporabiš tudi kot šminko za ustnice. Na ličkih je lepe, svetlo roze barve in daje naraven izgled. Najbolj pa mi je všeč na ustnicah, saj izgledajo čudovito. Roza ni moja najljubša barva, vendar, ko odtenek tako olepša ustnice, se mi kar priljubi. Embalaža ni tako higienična, čeprav je super, da ima ogledalo. Pa vendar pred nanosom vedno poskrbim, da so moji prsti ekstra čisti. Ja, nanos s prsti je tako preprost in končen izgled je naravnost čudovit.

It is a pinkish brown shade, a gorgeous darker nude for every day. At first it was a bit drying but I realised that if I put on a bit of lip balm, It's all fine. It is a long staying lip liner which is great, plus it lines up the lips greatly, so if you top it off with a lipstick, everything will look perfect.

Tole je črtalo za ustnice v roza-rjavem oz. temnejšem "nude" odtenku. Na začetku mi je bil res presuh, vendar sem ugotovila, da če spodaj nanesem malce balzama za ustnice, je odličen. Lepo se razmaže in očrta ter lepo definira ustnice. Pri čemer je izgled čudovit in v kombinaciji s kakšno šminko gre za perfekten izgled. Dodaten plus mu doda, da je zelo obstojen.

Last but not least, I saved my recent discovery, which are these mini The Balm long lasting lipsticks with sweet but a bit minty scent. With the perfect creamy texture they're really easy to apply and finish is completely matt which makes them very long lasting. Before applying I suggest putting on just a bit of lip balm, so it's easier to remove. All in all this lipstick is not as drying on the lips. Longevity is great as it doesn't just disappear with drinking. But like any other lipsticks, if I eat something greasy, it will start fading off in centre of the lips. To be honest I was surprised with these lipsticks and if I'd wear them all the time, I'd probably purchase one of the full-size ones. But mostly I wear the shade Sincere, because it's a great every day shade.

In še za na konec ena izmed mojih novejših pridobitev: dolgoobstojne šminke s sladkim vonjem s pridihom mentola. Te šminke imajo super kremno teksturo, ki se popolnoma posuši v mat videz. Pred nanosom pa priporočam, da ustnice navlažiš z balzamom pri čemer ni takoj prisotnega občutka suhosti. Na splošno pa šminka ni tako zelo izsušujoča. Obstojnost je odlična in po pijači ter hrani začne samo bledeti po sredini ustnic. Najraje pa nosim odtenek Sincere, ker je popoln za vsak dan.

L to R: Clarins Natural Lip Perfector - Apricot Shimmer  | Yves Saint Laurent - Rouge Volupté Shine - Rose Rive Gauche | Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge - Pale Pink | MAC Soar Lip liner | The Balm Meet Matt(e) Hughes Liquid Lipsticks (Committed & Sincere) 

Fresh & Clean Makeup-Remover Wipes (normal skin) 

I like these. They remove my makeup well & they smell nice. Also the packaging is nice with that plastic top (+ I've seen these on sale a lot !) 

Repurchase: probably

CadeaVera Anti-Spot Cleansing wipes (Young) 

The scent is really fresh and nice. They don't do the best job at removing my makeup but I wash my face anyways so sometimes I just want something to remove most of my makeup (at least on my face,maybe not on my eyes) and at that time these are very handy. 

Repurchase: probably

Duchesse Cosmetic Cotton Pads 

Because I use up cotton pads so often I like buying cheap ones. These are not the best because they're quite thin, but they totally work and I would say they're nice ! 

Repurchase: yes (always)

Shiseido Ultimune Serum 

I really like this serum. It is expensive as hell, however the texture is amazing. It is really light-weight, hydrates your skin and leaves it a bit softer and nicer. 

Purchase: I do really want to buy it !

Garnier Mineral Protection anti-perspirant 
While I really like Rexona deodorant, I found that this one works on me as greatly as well. This one doesn't leave any white marks and protects me even when I'm running around and being hot. Still I might switch to Rexona in summer months, however I recommend both.
Repurchase: maybe