Blogger Mail from Bourjois

I received these Bourjois products a while ago, I shared some of my first impressions on Instagram, as well as some swatches and I had photos prepared since I got them, but I never got around on doing a proper review. I haven't tried a lot of products from Bourjois but I always see bloggers raving about them. This time I tested the Rouge Edition Velvet Liquid Lipstick, Satin Edition 24h Eyeshadow and a Glossy Finish Lipstick.

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New In #29: DM Haul

Balea Erfrischendes Waschgel

Balea Aqua Feuchtigkeits Creme-Gel
I feel Balea is changing the packaging on all of their products. These two products are one of my favourites. I didn't pay attention, but my fellow bloggers said that also the ingredients slightly changed. I haven't tried the gel yet, but the cream feels the same, the scent is very similar if not the same. In terms of moisturizing, I also didn't see a difference. I will definitely keep repurchasing.

Essence Wanted: Sunset Dreamers TE Marble Highlighter

I have been waiting for this highlighter since I made a preview of the whole Wanted: Sunset Dreamers TE from Essence. I had a few other products on my WL that I decided not to get, but I had to get this one, Essence always has great highlighters in their trend editions.

4th Blogiversary

Another year has passed, it has already been four years since I started blogging. Lately, I had less time for everything but I still enjoy putting together every single post, from taking pictures to editing and writing the posts. Hopefully, I soon get back on track and start posting more.

Like every year I just want to thank every one of you who read my blog, comment, follow me on social media or share my posts. Also, thank you to all the brands that collaborated with me in the last year. As a thank you there will be a few giveaways going on on my Instagram, so be sure to check them out.

I already did a most read posts in December, but here are some new posts that you enjoyed this year:

June and July Favourites 2018

Again, a combined favourites post. I didn't have time to write the June one and I actually didn't try a lot of new products. In this favourites, there are mostly old favourites that I rediscovered or I thought they needed another mention because I like them so much.

Melvita Ice-Fresh Roll-On for Eyes

This time I got a chance to try a new product from Melvita. I already tried some products from the brand, I loved the Nectar de Miels cream, also the hand cream and extraordinary oil from L'Or Bio range are lovely to use.

Preview: Essence Wanted: Sunset Dreamers TE

Hot summer! From end of July until end of August 2018, the new essence trend edition “wanted: sunset dreamers” takes wanderlust fans on a trip to the desert, where freedom prevails and the air practically glows in the blistering heat. The warm nuances of the sand and the colour gradient of the sunset are reflected in the shades of the products. The earthy tones and golden effects are perfect.

Catrice Autumn/Winter 2018 Wishlist

Summer has just started and Catrice already released a preview of the new Autumn/Winter 2018 products. I made a small wishlist of products that I want to try, but this will surely change when I see them in person. I'm most excited for the blushes and highlighters, also the eyeshadow sticks look like something I would like.

Colourpop Super Shock Shadow Elixir (Matte)

I ordered this eyeshadow a while ago when Colourpop had 1+1 deal on Lippie Stix and Super Shock Shadows. I bought three Lippie Stix, I did try some before and I have a review on a few of them, but Super Shock Shadow was new to me. I ordered the shade Elixir, it seemed like a shade I would wear a lot.

Revolution Flawless 4 Eyeshadow Palette

Makeup Revolution, or like it's now called, only Revolution has so many new products every month that I can't even keep up with them. They mostly come out with high-end makeup dupes but I never really pay attention to them. The one product that I did notice and I have on my WL is their concealer, which is supposed to be a dupe for Tarte's Shape Tape.

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Oriflame The One Colour Obsession Lipstick Nude Appeal

The One Colour Obsession is the newest lipstick line from Oriflame. They say this line has some revolutionary bold shades. The lipsticks contain ChromaLoad Technology for the unequalled colour intensity, they are moisturizing for your lips and have a gel-creme finish. I got a chance to test one of the shades, called Nude Appeal. 

L.O.V LOVinity Long Lasting Nail Lacquer No. 131 Tangerine Dream

I already mentioned before that L.O.V Cosmetics is leaving our stores. Müller had a 50% off sale for all the products, but I didn't have much time and half of the assortment was already gone so I couldn't get more products that interested me, except for this nail polish. I already own one and I really like it. L.O.V doesn't have a ton of different shades, there are mostly basic shades and a lot of the shades were gone once I got to the store, so I picked up this bright red one.

S.Oliver So Pure Eau de Toilette

I got this fragrance at a blogger event last year and it really caught my attention. It's called S.Oliver So Pure Eau de Toilette. I like the design, it's so clean and minimalistic with a clear bottle and rose details, but still nice and elegant. The bottle contains 30ml, I'm not sure how much it costs or if it's even available in this size, but the 50ml bottle costs 26,75€.

May Favourites 2018

Bourjois Satin Edition 24h Eyeshadow 03 Mauve Your Body
This is my favourite product in the last two months. First of all, I love the shade, it's a browny mauve shade with some grey tones. The packaging is nice, almost the same as by the Rouge Edition Velvet Lipsticks, but the applicator is fluffier. I'm so impressed how long the eyeshadow lasts on my eyelids, it doesn't smudge or fade or anything, you just have to take a bit of time when applying it. I love it and I will do a separate review on it.

Trying Balea Face Masks

I have been using Balea's face masks for years now, but I never really experimented, I always stick to the ones I have known and loved. Now I decided to test some more and I'm glad I did because I found a new favourite. The final inspiration for this post was Mateja's Asian Sheet Mask review, that you can check here. You can get Balea face masks in DM stores and they usually cost from 0,79€ to 0,99€, a few are 1,99€. 

The Body Shop New Spring Products

The Body Shop came out with some interesting products for spring and I got a chance to try two of them, a Japanese Cherry Blossom Strawberry Kiss Body Cream and a Raspberry, Beetroot, Ginger Lip Juicer. There are also some new face products that would be nice to try in the future since I haven't had anything from TBS face related before. I'm a little late with this spring post, but I'm late with everything lately. Don't worry, these two products are part of the regular collection.

L.O.V LOVillusion Holographic Highlighter Palette

I wanted to do a review of this palette for a while now, but something always came in between. L.O.V Cosmetics is leaving Slovenian drugstores and since I love this palette, I had to make a post about it. I already owned one L.O.V highlighting palette before I got this one, and I really enjoyed using one shade in it, so I had high hopes for this one. If I'm honest, I was over the holo trend and I didn't think this palette would impress me so much, but in the end, it did. The palette is called LOVillusion Holographic Highlighter Palette, I got the shade No. 100 Prismatic Attitude.

Perfect Brows with L.O.V

Today I will review two of the new brow products from L.O.V cosmetics. I was sure that both of them are from their limited edition Code: Nude - The Eyebrow Collection. When I started writing this review I realised that only the brow pomade is part of the collection and the brow palette is joining the regular assortment. The limited edition is available since the start of February, but I'm not sure how long these last. Two products that I got to test are the BROWlights Eyebrow Pomade & Highlighter in shade 120 Powerful Ebony and the BROWttitude Professional Eyebrow Palette in shade No. 500 Blonde Perfection.

Essence Glow Like... TE Baked Metallic Highlighter in 03 Like Glitter is Raining on You

Everyone is raving about the new highlighters from the Glow Like... TE by Essence. The collection is all about glowy and dewy skin, included is everything, from powder highlighters, liquid highlighters, sticks, palettes, a dewy finish spray and also a brush. There are three baked highlighters in Glow Like... TE. One is on a lighter side, one is more golden, the third one, that I got, is a gorgeous champagne shade. I don't wear highlighter as much anymore, so I only picked up one, the one I thought would suit my skin best. If you are interested, Petra made a review of the shade 02, she also included some comparisons.

Essence Happy Kawaii TE

Happy Kawaii is a new trend edition from Essence. The whole collection is about sweet and cute products. The collection is already available and it will be until mid of May, but I'm sure after that you can still find it in some stores. I got a chance to try four of the products, if you want to know what I think about them, keep reading.

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The Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Cream* and Lip Juicer Raspberry, Beetroot & Ginger*

A review of these two should be up already, but I just didn't find the time to write it. I like the lip juicer, it's quite waxy and well pigmented. It gives a light pink tint to my lips. The body cream smells very nice and floral, I'm not a big fan of floral scents, but I actually like this one. It's the same as other TBS body creams, thick in texture and nourishes the skin well.

Yanumi 100% Organic Karite Vanilla Shea Butter

I got a chance to test another Yanumi product, this time I will be reviewing their 100% Organic Karite Vanilla Shea Butter. I already mentioned the avocado oil that I use for hair, in my January favourites. Yanumi is a Slovenian natural skincare brand. They are suitable for all skin types, even for a sensitive and damaged skin. All of the products are free of preservatives and other additives. Products are also vegan.

Preview: Essence Adventure Awaits - Get Sunkissed TE

Collect moments! Inspired by the beauty of Asia, Africa and the Orient, the new essence trend edition “adventure awaits – GET SUNKISSED” whisks you away on a journey full of adventure from May until mid June 2018. With lively colours, ornaments, ethnic patterns and awesome bronzing products, the beauty pieces reflect the influence of different cultures and create summer looks full of diversity.

February and March Favourites 2018

I didn't do February Favourites because I didn't try a lot of products in that month, I didn't feel well for the half of the month and in general, my life got pretty busy. But there were still some products that I loved, so I decided to do favourites for February and March combined. There are some new products and also some that I rediscovered.

Kiko Smart Fusion Lipstick 434 Chestnut

If I'm not mistaken, I only tried two makeup products from Kiko, one was a matte lip pencil, which I liked, but wasn't too impressed with it, it was a bit too drying for me. The other one was a nail polish, that famous lavender shade and I love that one. I can't wait to wear it now when it's finally starting to look like spring again.

Winter Pampering with Afrodita

Afrodita is a brand that I have known and loved for years. Last year I was part of the Beautiful Bloggers Meetup where we got a goodie bag with two Afrodita's products, one we could choose ourselves. I have used their face products before, but I don't think I used their body products. I have used all three of the products though winter when my skin was very dry and I decided to do a quick reviews because two of them really impressed me.

Spring Wishlist 2018

L.O.V Cosmetics LOVinity Long Lasting Nail Lacquer 301 Bridal Bloom

Bridal Bloom is my first L.O.V Cosmetics nail polish. I've been eyeing them for a long time after I've seen them on Mateja's blog, but they are quite expensive for my budget. Now, I actually got one to test and it's a very pretty rose shade. Bridal Bloom is a new spring shade in their collection.

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New Spring Products from Catrice

Spring is just around the corner and Catrice came out with a lot of new spring/summer products again. I was lucky enough to get some of them to try. I actually got two products that I would probably check in the store and buy myself too. Both, especially the concealer, have caught my eye and I was very excited to test them.

The Body Shop Matte Lip Liquids

The Body Shop send me a lovely package for Christmas with these Matte Lip Liquids. In December I already reviewed one shade, which was a bright red. I really love the formula and I was actually planning to buy at least one shade more, so thank you TBS for sending me three of them!

Essence Soft Contouring Lip Liner 03 Deeply Intoxicated

Everybody raves about Essence lip liners, at least about their old ones. I think this Soft Contouring line is fairly new and I heard that the formula is not so creamy like their old one was. I was standing before the Essence stand a couple of times and I never saw any interesting shades, meaning some nice nude or brown ones. I'm not sure if they were sold out or I just missed them. In the end, I chose this dark red shade, which didn't seem so dark in the store and I probably won't wear it lots, but I still wanted to test the formula.

New In #27

New In #26

This post is so late, I still even haven't posted products that I got on Black Friday. You can imagine that I bought and got a lot of products in these last months so I will divide my New In post into two parts. In this one there will mostly be products I got in November and December, also some Christmas blogger mail.

January Favourites 2018

Nelipot Natural Cream Deodorant SHAC

Today I will talk about a deodorant that really impressed me. It is a natural cream deodorant, that's made in Slovenia and it's called Nelipot. Behind Nelipot, there is a couple, who I got a chance to meet at Beautiful Bloggers Meet Up, and I have to say that I was surprised how nice and helpful they were. I was always interested in their cream deodorants, but I never tried any, so I was happy when I got one mini size to test. Nelipot also participated in a Slovenian tv show called Štartaj Slovenija, where they help small Slovenian companies to promote their products and sell them in the biggest retailer in Slovenia. In this show, Nelipot was chosen as the best product out of all participants.

Products I Want to Use Up in 2018

I decided to make a challenge and try to use up some of my products again. I made one of these back in 2015, if you are interested you can see it here. Some of the products I love, but I want to use up, so I can try some other ones, some of the products are not my favourite or are just old. I'm not sure if I will do any other updates on this challenge, except at the end of the year, we will see how everything goes. With some of the products I don't expect that they will be hard to use up, but some I can image I will struggle.

Essence Thank You Box. What's Inside?

Last year Essence cosmetics celebrated 15 years. I'm late, but still, happy birthday Essence! Some of us bloggers also got a special thank you box towards the end of the year. I think there was also a contest where you could win this box, but it's over now. These products are not available separately, which is a shame because I really like them. I still decided to do this post so you can see what's inside of the box if you are interested.

Essence Winter Dreamin' TE Highlighter & Blush Duo and Catrice Dazzle Bomb LE Sparkle Fluid

I got these two products a while ago, but I completely forgot to do a review of them, even though I have been using the blush a lot lately, and the sparkle fluid has been sitting on my dressing table ever since I got it. I guess I just don't like the products as much as I thought I would. The Sparkle Fluid is from Dazzle Bomb LE from Catrice and the 2in1 Highlighter & Blush is from the Winter Dreamin' TE from Essence. I did still see both of the collections in Müller last week, so you can still get some products if you want. If you're interested, I made a preview of the whole Winter Dreamin' TE.

Colourpop Lippie Stix and Ultra Satin Lip

I ordered these back in May last year when Colourpop had free international shipping. I never tried anything from Colourpop, so I just had to get a few products. At first, I wanted to buy the Ultra Matte lipsticks, but I figured they will be too drying on my lips. Finally, I settled to buy the Lippie Stix and I am so glad I did. They have one of the best formulas I have ever tried. With the purchase of 20$, I believe, I could also choose one mini Ultra Satin Lip, so I got the chance to try this formula too.

2017 Favourites (Skin, Hair, Nails)

Here is a part two of my 2017 favourites. I will mention some of my favourite products for face, body, hair and nails. You can see the first part about my makeup favourites here.

2017 Favourites: Makeup

Here is another yearly favourites post. I included products that I really used a lot in 2017. There are a few of the products that I only got towards the end of the year, but I'm sure that I will enjoy using in the new year. Some products you could already see in my monthly favourites not long ago, but that's mostly because I started making monthly favourites just recently. I still wanted to put them here because I love them. 

Favourite December Blog Posts by Slovenian Bloggers

I almost forgot to do this post, but since I already did it two years in a row, I wanted to do it this year too. I just wanted to show support for some Slovenian bloggers that I'm following and share awesome posts that they posted in December. There are mostly beauty post, but also some other ones. Also, most of the posts are in English, but some are in Slovene. Again, there are so many of you, that I'm sorry if I forgot some.

December Favourites 2017

I am a bit late with my December favourites, I wanted to do them in December, but I ran out of time. But they are here now. I included a few products that I have been using a lot in December. I will also do 2017 favourites in the next couple of days and a project pan challenge, so stay tuned for that.