Showing posts with label Vichy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vichy. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Vichy Mineral Masks review: Double Glow Peel Mask, Quenching Mineral Mask, Pore Purifying Clay Mask



Hey there! One of the last years big successes were definitely the new Vichy Mineral Masks. The whole multi-masking sort of brought the face masks into the spotlight again. A more personalized face care that you can get at your local drugstore or pharmacy seemed like a good idea and it seems the trend just keeps on going. Vichy brought out three different types of mineral masks, each for a different skin type or skin concern. I tried all three and here's my 5 cents on them.

Monday, June 12, 2017

NEW IN May :)





Hello lovelies! Almost summer here! Great for all of you heat lovers, not so much for me. I am not that great with the sun and heat and sun bathing. Though I have a bunch of new products that are perfect for the summer time - sun screens, straw hats, towels and so on. I kept makeup purchases to minimum, but I splurged on some skin care! Check out my newbies!

Saturday, April 22, 2017

EMPTIES - Hair products!



Hello! I have gathered such a huge pile of empty products in the last half a year that I finally gave up and got to photograph everything! I realised that the pile is even bigger than I initially thought so I have divided it into three parts and three separate blog posts! Here is first part - hair care products I have used up and a bit of a short review for each of these. The  other two blog posts will include skincare products and facial skincare with makeup bits. Those two blog posts will be even longer, so get ready for picture heavy super long posts! Check out if any of my used up products are also your favourites!

Monday, June 20, 2016

Empties #12 :)


Hello! It's been ages since I last posted about products I have finished up! I was sceptical about posting these as they were waiting their turn for so long and I almost forgot I ever used them :P However, I wanted to continue with leading a record of what I used up and weather or not I liked it, if I have repurchased or not... So here's a bunch of empties, waiting for me to talk about them since March! :P

Monday, November 30, 2015

NEW IN November :)


Hello! And it's that time of the year again... yes, it's gone by way too fast! I haven't really been up to much in November, just working on my studies and trying to post as much as possible. I have a lot of products that I still want to review so, you can expect more reviews in the future. I know it can get a bit borring to read just reviews, but all I have time for is this so... and it makes me happy to talk at length about a specific product and that's all that matters! I haven't been much to the stores this month, no advent calendar to show you or anything like that.. just a couple of goodies I bought, a couple I got to review and a couple of gifts!


First I bought a new Balea shower gel, it's from their latest winter limited edition called Frost Flower and smells of roses and maracuja, a very interesting combination that comes in a deep green colour! Really fun to use! Second I treated my self with a product similar to Kozmetika Afrodita's under eye mask - Balea Augen - und Lippenmaske. I haven't gotten around to try it out yet, but I hope I will soon. One of my more recent purchases was this Refreshing toner Lavander and Tea Tree by Krasna, which I have had before and have already posted a full review about it here. So this is just a repurchase really, I have finally ran out of all toners and such products, I only have a little bit of Melvita Rose water left, so it was time to buy it! Plus you have 50% off with a coupon at DM stores until 12th of December. :P


Essence Winter? Wonderful! LE   has been on my wishlist since I saw the promo photos! I was lucky enough to catch the last hand cream 01 You melt my heart that was still on the stand at my local Muller store! The other two products I received for review purposes, I got a lovely blush in shade  01 Winter Kissed Cheeks and Tint & oil for lips in shade  01  If Kisses Were Snowflakes...! I am very pleased with all three products! So far my first impressions are very positive!


You may be wondering what these are, but if you follow and read me for a longer period of time you will know I am very fond of Maybelline's Color Tattoos and of course I had to get the new shades. I wanted to post about them sooner, but I wanted to get all four shades first and here they are! I got Color  24hr Tattoo Creamy Mattes in shades Creme de Nude, Creme de Rose,  Vintage Plum, Creamy Beige. Love them all, especially the Creamy Beige! A review is coming up in December!


 Another limited edition by Essence! This one was so hyped up I was barely able to get anything from it and I bough these online at Click2chic. While I was ordering it was constanly changing, one second the product was available, the next it was gone. Last week I kinda ran unexpectedly into a full stand and I got a little something for Christmas gifts as well! From the Merry Berry LE I have Scented gold dust powders 01 I love my golden pumps, lipsticks in 03 Red rocks and 01 Let's the berry - tales begin, nail polish in 01 The masked ball. So far I love the lipsticks, the nail polish didn't impress me as the shade doesn't really show up as it looks in the bottle. And the shimmery golden dust may look pretty but doesn't actually work well, at first it didn't disperse any product, now it comes out in big lumps... not my best purchase it would seem.


One of the highlights of November was another blogger event - I was invited to L'Occitane store for the presentation of the new holiday collections. I have posted about the event and about some gift ideas and also already posted some of my first impressions here. I got a lovely personalized gift before I left with my name on and a gift card with my name on (love that they added my blogs name as well). From the products I got L'Occitane Jasmin- Immortelle Neroli body lotion, Pamplemousse  Rhubarbe hand cream and Miel Mandarine lip balm. I especially love the lip balm and hand cream! Been using them all the time lately!


And a couple of products I have received for review purposes. Vichy pampered me with Dermablend Fluid Corrective foundation 16 hr in shade 25 Nude and mini foundation brush. I am really impressed by Dermablend foundation! I have not expected it to give me so much coverage! The shade is maybe a bit more yellow than I'm used to but I really like it so far! Also looks so smooth and matte on my face! I have wanted to try this foundation for a long time now and we are headed off with a good start!


From Oriflame I have received two lovely products - a lip balm Love Nature with Olive oil! As you know I love lip balms, lip related products, anything for lips really and I like this lip balm a lot! It's not too greasy but still nourishes well! Has a lovely scent to it too! The second product I fell in love with immediately is by Giordani Gold and it's one of the three  Eye Shadow quads in shade Radiant Plum! I love these shades, they are so perfect for a lovely glammed up evening look or just for everyday use! Love the golden shade in the palette and the rosy - violet ones as well, as all three are matte! And so soft!


And some gifts! I have been well pampered this month! I have received a bunch of lipsticks - from Catrice I got two lipsticks from their latest limited editions - Treasure Trove LE Precious Lip Colour C03 Treasured Twinkles and Alluring Reds Matt Lip Colour C02 Striking M- attitude. I also got a Bourjois  lippie, I have not tried this collection yet, even though it has been available for a couple of months now, I got Rouge Edition AQUA Laque in shade 03 Brun'croyable.  And the last two lipsticks I have received are by L'Oreal, both are from the new collections, I have just spotted them in stores this month. I got Matte lip gloss in shade 407 Smoke me up and L'Oreal  Collection Exclusive by Eva  Color Riche lipstick in shade Eva's Delicate Rose. And the last one I bough myself is a lip balm by Balea, called Crazy Raspberry, one of the summer limited editions that are now on discount as they won't be selling these anymore.


And the sweetest part of the month I kept for last! I got this gorgeous  book Face Paint by Lisa Eldridge as a gift from my better half! This was actually a gift for our anniversary that arrived early and so I got it a bit sooner! I love it! It's easy to read, with a lot of graphic material and interesting details! It's really perfect for all makeup lovers who want to know more than just how to create a specific look!

Do you like my new products? I must say this month I have only the best of the best, products I actually wanted to get and bought only what I really wanted to have. Really pleased with myself for keeping a leash on my spending, spent little money for a lot of products and also I must admit I love to be pampered - I got so many gifts and received lovely products to review! Me happy!

Thanks for reading!

Love, UniqaPoly

Monday, November 23, 2015

VICHY - NORMADERM BB CLEAR Unifying corrective cream :)




Hello! Have you tried any of the Vichy Normaderm products? I have been loving the Normaderm collection for years, easpecially in high school, this collection was the only thing that actually helped my skin and my acne. I especially loved the night cream, that one did miracles for me and I am thinking of repurchasing it again! Normaderm collection has grown and now also offers BB CLEAR Unifying corrective cream in Light  and Medium shade.

Pozdravljeni! Ste že poskusili kaj iz kolekcije Vichy Normaderm? Sama kolekcijo Normaderm obožujem že leta, predvsem pa sem jo uporabljala v srednji šoli, saj mi je le ta pomagala v boju proti mozoljem. Še posebej sem oboževala nočno kremo, ta je res naredila čudeže zame in razmišljam, da bi si jo privoščila, saj imam zopet nekaj težav z mozolji. Normaderm kolekcija pa se je razširila in sedaj ponuja tudi BB CLEAR Korektivna nega za poenotenje polti. Na voljo sta dva odtenka, Light ter Medium.



Packaging, price - The product is packaged in bright blue cardboard box, which contains a matching bright blue plastic tube with a silvery and black writing and silvery cap. It is a long and sleek packaging, so it doesn't take much space in the bathroom shelf. The product is easy to dispense, you just need to lightly squeeze the tube. It contains unusual 40 ml, I mostly have only products that contain either 30 or 50 ml. The price depends on where yuo buy it, at Feelunique you can get it for about 22 euros and at Lekarnar you can get it for 19,51 euros.

Embalaža, cena -  Izdelek je zapakiran v kartonsko škatlico svetlo modre barve, ki vsebuje barvno ujemajočo se tubico s srebrno črnim napisom ter srebrnim pokrovčkom na navoj. Embalaža je podolgovata ter ozka, na polici ne zavzame veliko prostora. Izdelek se enostavno dozira, samo stisnete tubico. Vsebuje neobičajnih 40 ml, navadno imam samo izdelke, ki vsebujejo ali 30 ali 50 ml. Cena je odvisna od tega kje nakupujete, na primer Feelunique ponuja izdelek za malce več kot 22 evrov, medtem, ko bb kremo najdete na Lekarnar za 19,51 evra.


What it promises -The BB cream promises to both, conceal and reduce the appearance of imperfections. It's formulated with highly concentrated salicylic acid and mineral pigments, it also hydrates and controls shine for radiant, even, healthy - looking skin. It has been tested under dermatological and ophtalmological control. It's suitable for sensitive skin and eyes, it's hypoallergenic and alcohol free. It's got a light featherweight texture made with non - clogging mineral pigments and enriched with  Vichy Thermal Spa Water.

Izdelek obljublja - Izdelek obljublja poenoteno in sijočo polt in izboljšano teksturo kože. 23 % manj nepravilnosti naj bi opazili po enem mesecu uporabe. Izdelek tudi kontrolira odvečni sijaj, testiran pa je tudi pod dermatološkim nadzorom na občutljivi koži.  Obogateno je s termalno vodo Vichy. Primerna je za občutljivo kožo in oči, je brez alkohola in je hipoalergena. Ima lahko teksturo, narejeno z mineralnimi pigmenti, ki ne mašijo por.

Texture, application, shade, scent, coverage, longevity  - Texture is really light, as promised! It's not too runny, so you can still apply it very easily. I usually just squeeze a fat drop out and spread it all over my face. For application I prefer to use my fingers as it's easier and faster, but I could still use a brush. Somehow I feel like this texture is still too liquidy and don't want to waste the product so I tend to just use my fingers and apply it all over my face. Also it doesn't look cakey or sticks to dry patches, which I very much approve! The shade Light is perfect for me, but I admit that the first use was a bit scary as this shade is really dark yellow and I expected it would be too dark for me on my face. Still it works just fine, the shade blends well with my skin, the Medium shade would be definitely too dark for me. You can check the swatches of both shades here. It's got a very lovely scent, a bit fresh one and a bit floral one! I love it! It's not too strong, once applied I can barely smell it at all. So it could still be good for those of you who really don't like scented products. This is a BB cream which means the coverage is not what I am used to - it's not like a foundation, but a lot more gentle and natural looking. I love to use this if I have only a couple of errands and such, if I don't have a packed day full of chores and such, than I feel like I don't need heavy makeup and I prefer to apply this one. It doesn't cover my acne completely, but gives lovely unified look. I look very fresh and natural. As for keeping the shine away, it doesn't perform so well, I still need to use mattifying powder on top and I still get shiny. But this is a problem for me with any foundation, so I don't blame this product for that. With a good primer and powder on top this will last me half a day with no troubles, than I will begin to notice that some parts of my face tend to look a bit uneven. Especially around the nose, mouth and my forehead. 

Tekstura, nanos, odtenek, vonj, prekrivnost, obstojnost - tekstura kreme je res lahka, kot obljubljeno! Ni preveč tekoča, tako da jo lahko še vedno enostavno nanesete. Običajno iz tube stisnem debelo kapljo in jo nanesem po celem obrazu. Za nanos raje uporabim kar moje prste kot čopič, čeprav bi tudi s čopičem bil nanos enako učinkovit in lep. Vseeno se mi zdi tekstura malce bolj tekoča kot sem vajena in nočem trošiti izdelka za brezveze, zato se mi zdi hiter nanos s prsti najboljši. Poleg tega mi je všeč, da se krema ne packa in ne poudarja morebitnih suhih delov kože. Odtenek Light mi super ustreza, kljub temu, da je bila prva uporaba malce pod vplivom strahu, saj je krema zelo temno rumena in se šele lepo spoji z obrazom, ko je čisto nanešena in se vpije. Vseeno se krema res lepo nanese in zlije z mojo kožo, odtenek Medium bi bil definitivno pretemen zame. Oba odtenka lahko preverite tukaj . Krema ima super lep vonj, malce svež in malce cvetličen. Vonj ni premočan, ko je krema nanešena se je skoraj nič ne vonja več. Tako, da bi bila lahko vseeno primerna za tiste, ki ne marate odišavljenih izdelkov. Ker gre za BB kremo lahko že sklepate, da prekrivnost ne bo taka kot sem drugače vajena, ne gre za tekočo podlago. Krema izgleda veliko bolj nežno in naravno kot drugi tekoči pudri. Najraje jo uporabljam, kadar imam le par obveznosti na dan, ko vem, da ne rabim imeti res težkega makeupa cel dan na obrazu. Ne prekrije mojih kožnih nepravilnosti popolnoma, podari pa koži poenoten izgled. Obraz zgleda zelo svež ter naraven, kreme se sploh ne opazi. Kar se tiče sijaja, pa ta krema ne prepreči, da se ne bi svetila, kljub temu, da si pomagam z matirajočim pudrom v kamnu. Sicer imam s tem težave pri vseh podlagah in sem tega že vajena, tako da tega ne držim proti kremi. Obstojnost kreme podaljšujem s primerno podlago ter zaključnim pudrom, zdrži pa nekje pol dneva preden opazim, da na nekaterih mestih izgleda podlaga malce neenotno. Predvsem okoli nosu, ustnic ter na čelu. 

Ingredients/ Sestavine - AQUA / WATER - DIMETHICONE - ISODODECANE - GLYCERIN - DIISOSTEARYL MALATE - KAOLIN - DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE - SALICYLIC ACID - PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE - SODIUM CHLORIDE - PHENOXYETHANOL - PEG-10 DIMETHICONE - PEG-9 - ZINC GLUCONATE - DIMETHICONE/POLYGLYCERIN-3 CROSSPOLYMER - PARFUM / FRAGRANCE - SODIUM HYDROXIDE - SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE - SILICA SILYLATE - ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE - CHLORPHENESIN - DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE - TOCOPHEROL - ASCORBYL PALMITATE - DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL - ACRYLONITRILE/METHYL METHACRYLATE/VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE COPOLYMER - CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE - CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES.





To sum it up - I like the light texture and easy application. Also love the scent! The shade might seem a bit dark for me but it still matched me well! Feels very light on the skin and doesn't look cakey! Love to use it for everyday on it's own or as a base for some other heavier foundation.

Če povzamem - Všeč mi je lahka tekstura ter enostaven nanos. Poleg tega mi je zelo všeč vonj kreme! Odtenek se morda zdi malce temen zame, pa mi vseeno zelo dobro ustreza. Plus je tudi lahkoten občutek na koži ter naraven izgled, brez grudic in podobnega. Kremo rada uporabljam na dnevni bazi, kot samostojno kremo ali pa tudi kot podlago za težji, prekrivnejši puder!

I hope this post was helpful to you! If you liked it, I will be very happy if you also share it! Thanks for reading!

Upam, da vam je bila objava v pomoč! Če vam je bila všeč, bom zelo vesela, če jo boste delili naprej! Hvala za pozornost!

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Monday, October 26, 2015

Skincare Gem: Vichy - Idealia Life Serum - Skin Idealizer Serum:)


Hello! Let's talk about one of my favourite skin care products - a great serum by Vichy - Idealia Life Serum Skin Idealizer Serum! I had this for a couple of months now, been testing it for about two months straight and now I use it when I feel like my skin needs a bit of a pick me up, as I am testing other skincare products, but this one seems to have acquired a status of a holy grail product as I keep returning back to it.

Pozdravljeni! Danes bom govorila o enem izmed meni najljubših izdelkov za nego kože - odličnem serumu Vichy Idealia Life Serum Skin Idealizer Serum! Imam ga že nekaj mesecev, testirala sem ga nekje dva meseca konstantno ter ga še sedaj uporabljam, kadar imam občutek, da moja koža potrebuje dodatno pomoč. Sicer vmes testiram še druge izdelke, ampak tale je eden izmed tistih, ki so očitno pridobili status "svetega grala", sajse vedno znoa vračam k njemu!

About the product - It's an ultra-light, ultra-soft concentrate, with a non-greasy and non-sticky texture. The serum is enriched with a unique combination of LR2412+LHA molecules, the formula helps transform and protects skin exposed to stress, pollution,  smoke or unbalanced diet. The product is hypoallergenic, includes soothing and fortifying Vichy Thermal Spa Water, it's non-.comedogenic and paraben-free. Suitable for almost any age or skin type :)

O izdelku - Gre za zelo lahek, zelo mehek koncentrat, z nemastno in nelepljivo teksturo. Serum je obogaten z unikatno kombinacijo molekul LR2412+LHA. Formula pomaga transformirati in ščititi kožo, ki je izpostavljena stresu, onesnaževanju, kajenju in neuravnoteženi dieti. Izdelek je hipoalergen, vsebuje Vichy Thermal Spa termalno vodo, je nekomedogen ter ne vsebuje parabenov. Ustreza skoraj vsem starostim in tipom kože.


Packaging, price - Packaging is very pink-ish, seems girly to me, but again also very feminine and pretty. Comes in a glass bottle with silver dispenser system and plastic transparent cap. Contains 30 ml od the product and once open it's good for another 12 months. The pump dispenser is very easy to use and I like that product doesn't tend to clog the hole. Price depends on where you buy it, pharmacy, local stores that stock Vichy, but it's around 38 euros.

Embalaža, cena - Embalaža je zelo rozasta, malce dekliška mi deluje, ampak hkrati ženstvena. Izdelek je zapakiran v stekleničko z srebrnim sistemom za doziranje in plastičnim prozornim pokrovčkom. vsebuje 30 ml izdelka, ki je po odprtju dober še naslednjih 12 mesecev. Dozirnik je zelo enostaven za uporabo, tekstura pa ne zamaši odprtine. Cena je odvisna od tega kje nakupujete, lekarna ali kakšna druga specializirana trgovina, stane nekje 38 evrov, lahko malce več ali malce manj.

What it promises - This product promises to help your skin and transform it's appearance - your skin tone, smaller pores, adds more radiance. It is suitable for all skin types, even for sensitive, but it is scented so it may not be suitable for you if you don't like fragranced skincare. 

Kaj izdelek obljublja - Serum obljublja, da bo koži pomagal, jo transformiral - poenoten ten kože, zmanjšane pore, več sijaja. Izdelek je primeren za vse tipe kože, tudi za občutljivo, vendar je parfumiran. Če nimate radi izdelke za nego obraza z vonjem, vam to morda ne bo všeč.

The scent - it has a very pleasant, fresh scent. Reminds me a lot of the Vichy Idealia Sleep Recovery Night Gel-balm :)

Vonj - Izdelek ima zelo prijeten, svež vonj. Spominja me zelo na Vichy Idealia Sleep Recovery Night Gel-balm.

Consistency - The serum is very light and silky, sinks into the skin really fast, I mean it! And leaves my skin smooth, soft and hydrated. Also doesn't leave any greasy residue or makes my face more oily after application.

Tekstura - Serum je zelo lahek, mehek, se zelo hitro vpija v kožo. Moja kožo pusti mehko in navlaženo. Ne pušča nobenih mastnih sledi in mi po nanosu tudi ne masti kože še dodatneje.

Colour - Unlike usual serums, this one is slightly "tinted" with a golden-pink sheen and it looks very fresh on the skin immediately after application. The skin tone looks more even in an instant! Sometimes I even use it just on my own and than some pressed powder on top, especially when I am in a hurry and have no time to apply my regular base foundation.

Barva - Serum je rahlo obarvan, ima zlatkasto rozast odsev in deluje zelo sveće na obrazu takoj po nanosu. Ten kože deluje instantno poenoten in bolj svež, bolj sijoč. Včasih izdelek uporabim kar samega, povrhu dodam malo pudra v prahu in to je to, sploh kadar se mi mudi in nimam časa nanašati tekoče podlage.

Effect on my skin - I must say I was, still am, very impressed with this product! I was mostly using this serum at night, as part of my night time skincare routine but as well in the morning, just a bit less regularly and the effect was visible within two weeks and the longer I used it the more satisfied I was with my skin! My skin is oily to mixed and this serum still worked for me - it helped me control my oilyness, even though it gives no such claims in product description, it helped me look more fresh, more radiant and well rested. My pores seemed to be a bit smaller, less visible. My skin showed less drier patches, especially helped me heal around my acne scars. With autumn/winter period we tend to have more troubles with radiance and this is ideal radiance booster for anyone who wants their skin to look a bit more healthy! Also, I have been using this serum as a base for my foundation a couple of times and it worked great! I will be definitely repurchasing this product as it has helped my skin more than any other product I have had so far.

Učinek na koži - Moram priznati, da sem bila nad izdelkom, še vedno sem, zelo navdušena! Večinoma sem serum uporabljala zvečer, kot del moje večerne rutine in tudi zjutraj, vendar sem bila pri tem malce manj konsistentna. Efekt je bil viden že nekje po dveh tednih in dlje kot sem ga uporabljala bolj sem bila zadovoljna z mojo kožo! Moja koža je mastna do mešana in serum je vseeno ustrezal mojim potrebam - pomagal mi je kontrolirati izločanje loja, čeprav tega ne obljublja, izgledala sem bolj sveža, bolj sijoča, bolj spočita in dobro naspana. Tudi pore so bile videti manjše. Z jesensko-zimskim časom se nam pogosto zgodi, da potrebujemo malce več nege in nekaj kar nam povrne zdrav sijaj kože in osebno menim, da je tale izdelek kot nalašč za to! Naj omenim še, da sem izdelek uporabljala tudi kot podlago za moj tekoči puder in se je odlično obnesel. Ker se res hitro vpije in naredi lepo poenoteno kožo, se puder ni tako usedal v pore kot bi se drugače lahko. Izdelek bom zagotovo ponovno kupila, sja mi je pomagal bolj kot marsikateri drugi izdelek, ki sem ga poskusila do sedaj!







I hope this review was helpful to you! Thanks for reading! If you are interested in any other products by  Vichy Idealia you can read my review of Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep Recovery Night Gel- balm  :) If you liked this post you can share it on your social media profiles!

Upam, da vam je bila ocena v pomoč ter hvala za pozornost! V kolikor vas zanima še kakšen izmed izdelkov linije Idealia si lahko preberete še oceno Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep Recovery Night Gel- balm :) Če vam je bila objava všeč, jo lahko delite na svojih socialnih omrežjih :)

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Saturday, September 26, 2015

Review: Vichy - Idealia Skin Sleep Recovery Night Gel-balm :)


Hello! In April ( I know, a long time ago!!) I was invited to Vichy event where they presented their new product and I was also very lucky and got something to test and try out - their new night cream Idealia Skin Sleep Recovery night gel-balm! I didn't start testing right away, but when I did I have been using this cream for almost two months and I was preparing this post for another two months, haha! Really time flies, I thought I will manage to post this up sooner. But oh well, it seems to me it's never too late to review a great skincare item, especially in such transition times from summer to fall, when we tend to switch up skincare products.

About the product - Idealia Skin Sleep is Vichy's first night cream that recreates the look of a good night's sleep, even when your nights are cut short. Skin feels smoother, your complexion looks more radiant and signs of fatigue appear reduced. The sleep quality, number of hours and regularity of bed time can all influence your skin quality the next day. During the night the skin is working it's hardest to regenerate and repair with key skin regenaration cycles taking place ( skin renewal,  cellular differentiation,  microcirculation and helping recover berrier function). These regeneration cycles peak at night so it's no surprise we can wake up with a tired looking, grey complexion when our sleep is disrupted or cut short. The product is suitable for all skin types and is paraben - free. Also suitable for sensitive skin, hypoallergenic and contains Vichy Thermal Spa Water.

What this product promises - Idealia Skin Sleep, enriched with a complex of Glycyrrhizic Acid,  Hyaluronic Acid, Caffeine and LHA,  is designed to recreate the look of a good night's sleep. Signs of fatigue apper reduced and skin looks rested, complexion looks radiant and fresh, skin feels smoother supple and hydrated, skin tone looks more even and bright.

Packaging, price - Packaging of this cream is simply beautiful! It comes in a darker pink shade with a silvery closing cap, that has a mirror on top. It's a bit heavier and feels a bit more luxurious in your hands, as it's made from glass, only the cap is plastic, so be careful not to break it. Once open the product is good for another 12 months. The lovely shaped glass jar contains 50 ml of product for about 28,50 euros or some more, depends where you buy it, the price I am checking out is from this Slovenian online pharmacy shop Lekarnar.com :) The only downside of a pot packaging is that you can transfer bacteria from your hands into the rest of the cream so make sure you use it with clean hands.

How to use - The recommended application described at Vichy - take a small amount of product between your both palms and fingers and apply with smooth, slow motion using the whole surface of your hands. Smooth from the side of the nose to the outside of your face, smooth across the forehead, circular motion on your temples. Finish with a gliding motion that starts from the temples, move over the ears and the neck,  and than down and across the collarbones. Make sure to apply light pressure with the palm of the hands, to help relax tension. Personally I don't use it like this, I just take  a small amount , rub it between my fingers and than apply like I would be massaging my face, from the middle of my forehead spread it evenly to both sides and down the temples, than from the sides of my nose across my cheeks to both sides and than from about the middle of the neck up to my jawline. But anyway, you can apply it however it best suits you!



Ingredients - The cream contains Vitamin B3 and regenerating oils (from apricot kernel) which help with berrier function and make your skin more resistant to environmental effects. It includes exfoliating LHA, which helps your skin be smoother. glycyrrhizic and hyaluronic acids, that help with cellular repair and make your skin more even and supple. And also contains caffeine, that helps with microcerculacion and therefore helps you look less tired.


Texture, colour, scent, application - The texture is a light, balmy, a bit gellish but very pleasant to use and not at all as any other face creams I ever had. The name of the product is actually already suggesting at the texture, it's more a balm than a cream, and thanks to the texture it makes this a very light product but also very rich! You can feel it gliding on your face and fingers and at first I felt it was too heavy for me as I wasn't really used to such texture, but once it settles in and sinks into the skin it feels good, calming, gentle, lightly scented and nourishing. Just like a balm after a long day of stress, pollution and makeup. It has a slight stickiness to it and I must admit I didn't like that at all, but I got used to it and you don't feel it anymore after the product settles in. Also important to know, is that you don't need to apply big amounts of the product, just take that few extra seconds to spread a fat drop all over your face, as if you do apply it too thick it really doesn't feel well, it feels sticky even after it's absorbed, so take small amounts and if you need more add more later. The product doesn't need to be applied every night to show the effects, but can also be used only occasionaly, for when you know you have a big day the next day and you really want to look your best. The colour of the product is slightly pink, like a milky pink, but goes completely transparent when applied. It has a slight scent, nothing overpowering, but gentle fresh scent, a bit flowery. It's one of my favourite scents among  face creams products.

Effect - This cream may perform best on mature and normal to dry skin type, but as I am a quarter of a century old youg woman with a more oily to mixed skin type, it's quite possible I didn't notice as much of a difference as other users of this cream. This cream promises to bring results from day one, from the very first use and I admit I was very sceptical about this as I never believed a product can do miracles overnight. On me, I have noticed that my skin was a lot more nourished, plumper and that my scratched wounds on my jaw and neckline (from freshly scratched ex-acne) were healing a lot faster! They didn't look so red and so dry and didn't feel tightening around the scratched areas - which I really loved! It actually did help me heal my bad habit faster! On the rest of my face, especially the cheeks I have noticed a more even tone, smaller looking pores and also the cheeks looked more plump and fresh, not like I just woke up and need to take care of my face to make it look presentable but more like I just came out of a spa treatment. Skin felt very soft and as I have applied it also under my eyes, a tiny bit, I have noticed I didn't look so blue and purple as before. However, during summer months I have noticed it didn't suit me that well, as it was simply too hot and I was waking with a greasy face so I decided to wait until colder months to use it again and it was good decision, as now I wake up with nourished, plump skin without the greasy feel to it. I will continue to use this product as an occasional treatment and for pampering more than for regular night time use.





To sum it up - Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep Recovery Night Gel-balm may be best for those of you with dry, normal and combination skin  type who have busy and hectic days and not much time to take care of the skin and are looking for a miracle worker to look well rested in the morning. Foundation simply can not hide everything.... It's a real treat whether you use it regularly or just occasionaly, it does actually help my skin look better! When I first tested it I was using it regularly and I must say it showed, after almost two months use my skin really looked better, and I'm not even over half of the pinky jar! Lately I have been using this only occasionaly, when I felt my skin needed a bit of a boost. I am really happy I got the chance to try this out as I would otherwise simply dismiss it as something that wouldn't suit my skin type at all.

Hope this review was helpful to you!
Thanks for reading!

Love, UniqaPoly


*PR product

Thursday, April 30, 2015

NEW IN April :)



Hello! April is at an end and I must say I was actually really doing good this month, didn't spend much money on cosmetics at all! Therefore this post will be much shorter and will include a lot less products than you were used to in previous months. :)


At the beginning of the month I was invited to Vichy PR event where I received two gorgeous products to test. I got their new Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep  Recovery Night gel-balm and I must say so far I really like it, feels very good on the skin, very light and the texture is really funny, not cream but not gel :P I have also received Vichy  Idealia Life serum Skin Idealizer serum, which I have not tested yet, but heard many compliments, so let's hope it will work well for me too.


From Balea I got two new creams, I bought the mini cream with raspberry scent and I don't like it as much as I liked the previous limited edition with rose-violet scent, but it's good, especially the texture is as it was with the previous product and I really liked that one, so it's still a win. While in Dubrovnik I checked out local DM store and came across this litlle gem, it's Balea Luxury Handlotion Golden glamour, really lovely scented hand lotion and of course I had to get it too :)


Than two newbies by Nivea. The In the shower body lotion Q10 was sent to me, so I will try it out sometime soon, I guess. Have no idea how will it work with my skin, but the previous one I had was too greasy for me ( I think it was the one with cocoa). Also at DM store I bought Nivea Soft Reefreshingly soft moisturizing cream, which I have always wanted to buy but never did, so now I am happily using it every day, really love the scent too.


Two more newbies, I bought L'Oreal Elseve Fibrology shampoo again, really liked it so far and I thought why not simply repurchase it plus it was really cheap at DM store so well, stock up on the good stuff :P I needed a cream with high spf factor and while checking out my local DM store I came across this Garnier Ambre solaire  Sensitive advanced face and neck cream with 50 spf. So far I really like it, but the only downside is that it makes me look greasy faster than usual. 


And some makeup goodies! I have received Oriflame Eyes Wide Open mascara to test and write a review and so far I really like this new mascara, it has an interesting brush. Full review will be up probably in two weeks time, I hope. The rest you see on the photos are products I traded with a friend of mine, she had some stuff she didn't need or use, I had some too, so well this is what I got. Catrice Velvet Finish powder I have already talked about, but I took this one as it's a shade lighter than mine and suits me better, than something for eyeshadow lovers :P I am currently testing Uma Cosmetics Nude eyeshadow palette, Beauty UK Posh Masquerade Smokey eyeshadow palette, Barry M  Dazzle Dust 66 Black and 98 Petrol Black. Really loving all of these, especially the Beauty UK palette :) Thanks again! :D

So this is my April's new in, have you had any of these? Do you like them, do you recommend some other?

Thanks for reading!

Love, UniqaPoly

Monday, November 3, 2014

NEW in October :)


Hello again! New month and time to show my newbies from October. I know I said I will not spend much, and I did really try not to, but in one month a lot happened so I still have more cosmetics than I planned. Plus there was the Essence&Catrice blogger event where I got an enourmous amount of makeup for free to test and try and play with.. so yes, it's been a very full month.

Let's start  with a list...
- Kozmetika Afrodita Hyaluron moisturizing body lotion, Hyaluron shower gel and Coconut Milk cream shower gel and Coconut Milk nurturing body milk
- L'Oreal Paris Collection Exclusive Pure Reds, Blake's red
- Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr in 35 On and on bronze
- Catrice Eyebrow Filler Perfecting&shaping gel
- No name eyeshadow palette with neutral shades (dupe for BH Cosmetics)
- Balea Shower gel White passion and Black Secret
- Essence 24h hand protection balm vanilla&cinnamon
- Oriflame Miss Giordani edp tester
- Oriflame The ONE  long wear nail polish in Steel Shimmer
- Vichy Anti-dandruff treatment shampoo
- Maybelline Eyestudio Lastin drama Gel eyeliner 24h 01 Intense Black
- KIKO  Color-Up long lasting eyeshadow 20
- KIKO Eyeshadow 180
- KIKO Velvet Mat lipstick 614
- KIKO Quick Dry nail lacquer 856
- KIKO  Water eyeshadow  202
- Garnier Hautklar Wasabi Clean peeling
- L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Extraordinaire 600 Nude Vibrato
- L'Occitane Sublime Beauty Cream BB cream Light
- A huge package of over 50 products from Essence & Catrice blogger event :)



Starting with a package of products from Kozmetika Afrodita. I got some really great stuff to test and try, the new Coconut Milk range and also new Hyaluron range. Both are pretty good, but I like the Coconut Milk one more. You can read the review here, but it's only in Slovene.




Next is a mix of products I bought at the start of October. I got new red lipstick by L'Oreal. The range  called Collection Exclusive is amazing, I want all of the shades, but this one was the best from the ones available in Slovenia. For brunettes they recommend Eva's Red, but since that one was not available I chose this one, a bluish based red, but still wearable even for brunettes with  warm skin tone. Than I also purchased eyebrow filler by Catrice, which I actually needed, as the one by Essence dried out and will be soon in my empties post. So far so good, a decent product, worth the money and gives a gentle effect, for everyday use. Last one here is a Maybelline eyeshadow, I already have three of them, review here, but I heard so many great comments on this one so I decided to take this one too, the shade On and On bronze.



Well this palette has no name, as it actually has no name written anywhere. I believe this is a very good dupe for BH Cosmetics, the quality of the shades is very similar. I bought this one brand new but from second hand, so it was reasonably priced. I really like the pinkish shade form the first row, fifth in the row from left to right.




Also another splurge.. Balea released new limited edition shower gels and as I was unable to decide which one smelled best I chose both. The price for these was 0,79euros, so yes, well, why not have both? I will use them anyway. Also got my hands on new limited edition hand creams form Essence, shoce the vanilla&cinnamon one, because it simply smelled the best. The other two have something added that doesn't convince me. You can check the preview for the limited edition here.


Than I got this lovely surprise from Oriflame, a new fragrance to try plus the new shades of their The ONE collection nail polishes. I got to try the shade Steel Shimmer, such a me colour, really happy to have a new nail polish of theirs in my collection, they are really great and actually long lasting. The edp is called Miss Giordani and is a very warm and cozy scent, I got a tester, but it really smells very nice, perfect for autumn/winter time. Will post the review soon, I hope.




My feelunique.com order has arrived in the middle of October, I got the Vichy shampoo, as it is the only one that actually helps me with dandruff, plus it was on discount and a lot cheaper than in any pharmacy in Slovenia. Me any my bf both use this shampoo and have been repurchasing for a couple of years now. Than I decided it was past time to learn how to make a nice line with my hooded and small eyes so I got this gel eyeliner by Maybelline and so far it's been easy to use and last very well. I must say I am pretty impressed by it and looking forward for next time to use it, as it actually makes applying the cat eye look a lot easier and fun.



Well, well, well.. I said I wanted to save some money and stop spending so much.. well I got a chance to go to the KIKO Makeup Milano store in Venice.. so well, umm.. how could I pass? I did control my desires and tried to buy fast and leave the store or I would buy it whole, everything, at leats one shade of each product! They are amazing, the shop, the salesgirls, the products, the lights, testers, everything clean and organised... I wish we had shops like that in Slovenia.. Plus the prices, not 5 euros more for each product, as it usually happens. I got one velvet mat lipstick in amazing pinky-purply shade, very wearable for everyday. Tested it right away and loved it! Than a nail polish, shimmery bluish-greyish shade, such a me colour and very suitable for fall/winter time. Also three eyeshadows - a classic black, for smokey eyes, very soft and well pigmented, a water eyeshadow, haven't tested yet but read great comments about it and also eyeshadow pen which everyone compliments and claims that this is really amazing, even Lisa Eldridge used it, so I guess it really must be good :P Happy now:P Well, now I want even more of their products!




Almost at the end of the month I got these three bad boys. I bought new peeling fo face by Garnier, called Wasabi clean, as I am running out of the old one by Neutrogena, which I bought in February ( click on to see my post NEW in February :)... Also bought new, but from second hand and a lot cheaper a liquid lipstick by L'Oreal, a daily nude shade called 600 Nude Vibrato. Plus I got this BB cream from L'Occitane from a friend. She couldn't use it as it was too dark for her and she gave ti to me, so now I will try to make use of it. It is abit dark for me too, but than I mix it and it can work for me even in winter time, when I tend to be more pale than usual. It smells amazing and the skin feels really really soft!



Ok the last photo is actually a bunch of photos because I got so many new goodies form Essence& Catrice event. Some of these goodies will be given away as giveaways on my twitter, facebook or blog, but some I have already tested and loved. You can read the whole post here - Essence&Catrice event for bloggers :)

So this is it, a lot of newbies, some were really unexpected and some were just pure joy to buy and now use... Well, I guess November is the month when I start saving money and stop purchasing makeup :P 

Thanks for reading!

Love, UniqaPoly