Review: Essence - Beach Cruisers LE

Hello! Today it's time to write a little bit about latest Essence limited edition called the Beach Cruisers. I have treated myself first with a lipgloss, than with one waterproof liquid eyeliner and than after being so satisfied with it, I decided to get the second available shade too :)))

I have lipgloss in peachy shade called 02 Girls just wanna have sun! It looks peachy coloured and at the top it's transparent with golden shimmer. On lips this looks actually just transparent, with a hint of peachy golden shine, but so very subtle, that it could easily be said it's a crystal lip gloss. It gives nice shine though and it can be applied over another lipstick. It's not sticky so it feels really natural on the lips. I have been using this one almost every day since I bought it, have not noticed any side effects. It's not very nourishing, but it also helps me keep my lips protected until I get my hands on something more nutritious. A very summer like product, I would probably not like it as much in the winter time as I do now.. just feels so light and  easy to use, the shade and packaging also help to get you in the summer time mood :) And almost forgot to mention - it has a slight sweet scent, but nothing too invasive.

And some swatches :)

Liners are both waterproof, and I can say thay survived regular shower with almost no visible damage. For seaside and sea water I can not say if this would work, haven't tried. Still, I was able to remove the product without waterproof eye make up remover, but I did have to use like 4 different removers, micellars and cleansers to get it really out of my skin. The second shade I got, the coppery shiny one called 01 Sun, fun & copper! was a bit more easy to remove, also it is easier to smudge this one while applying your make up. The brush on the first one, the one called 02 keep calm and go to the beach! is a really nice one and  very thin, which makes it really easy to use and be precise. The second one, the 02 sun, fun& copper I ordered online so I didn't know the brush will be a little damaged ( a couple of hairs are looking stray) and also quite a lot more flat and more difficult to work with. As for the shades, the combination of both is a great idea for a hot summer look, also each shade on it's own is great. The colour selection is sadly limited to just these two and I hope they will be making waterproof eyeliners like these in the next regular range change in autumn. The first shade is really strong coppery and I think it would be suitable for any skin colour or  eye colour. The second is light blue, turquoise shade also shimmery. I love this one  much more than the coppery one, because it makes any  look so much more light and summery and really makes your eyes pop out. Maybe this shade is too bright for some, I was a bit sceptical myself, but only until I have tried it on. Also really love how easy it is to apply, I have always had a lot of trouble with applying eyeliners of any kind and still have not mastered the "kitten flick" eyes... but this is really easy to work with :) Really recommend this product the most out of the three I have tried :)

And an makeup idea ;)

Thanks for reading!

Love, UniqaPoly

Preview: Essence - Wave Goddess LE :))

Surfer girls and beach beauties take note: we’re heading to the beach and getting ready to surf with the new essence trend edition “wave goddess” in July and August 2014. Body boarding, stand-up paddling and surfing are the trend sports of the summer! And “wave goddess” offers the ideal products for fun times at the beach or in the water! On top, the absolutely stylish beauty pieces have a gorgeous hibiscus blossom design to create a true summer feeling! In addition to bright colors like orange and pink, the focus is on the it-color of the summer – blue! There are plenty of must-haves: two fabulous products with a tint effect for your lips and cheeks, a top coat that changes the color of your nail polish depending on the temperature, and a styling spray with sea salt for beautiful, wavy beach hair. The trend edition also offers two summery accessories that shouldn’t be missing in any beach bags this season: a wallet and a case for your sunglasses! So grab your board and head for the waves… with essence! 

2in1 eyeliner  - Point break! The 2in1 eyeliner in the three aquatic colors blue, turquoise and iceblue conjures-up long-lasting eyeliner looks. The duo pencil with a thin tip on one end and a broad tip on the other allows you to create diverse surfer styles that can handle any waves, no matter how big! Available in 01 life is better when you surf, 02 have a break, or two and 03 stand up and paddle! 

Tinted blush - Water sports! No matter whether you prefer surfing or paddling: the tinted blush gives your cheeks a natural flushed look while you pursue your cool water activities. Especially long-lasting thanks to the tint effect. Available in 01 loose your heart on the board.

Highlighter  - Smile & wave! The powder contains light-reflecting pigments and apricot glitter particles to give your face and neckline a natural glow. The nuance adapts to suit your skin tone and can be used as a highlighter or for an all-over shimmer. Available in 01 sparkling goddess. 

Sunglasses case - Fun in the sun! Don’t know where to put your beloved sunglasses when you get back on your surfboard? We’ve got the ideal solution with this super-cool sunglasses case made of light silicone material in neon orange. Once your glasses are safely stored, get ready to hit the waves. Available in 01 life is better when you surf.

Top coat - Color change… this unique and innovative top coat changes color depending on the outside temperature. Here’s how it works: apply a light nail polish color as the basis and wait for it to dry. Next, apply the hot'n cold top coat. Your nails will react to the cold and change from the original light base color to blue depending on the temperature. Available in 01 crush on blue. 

Eyeshadows  - Blue ocean! These long-lasting eyeshadows with a creamy formula are ideal for the summer. The bright colors in apricot and three different blue shades with a shimmer finish let you create a refreshing eye make-up look. And the soft gel-based texture even has a light cooling effect! Available in 01 have a break, 02 crush on blue, 03 stand up and paddle and 04 life is better when you surf. 

Tinted lipbalm - Surf ‘n' style! The tinted lipbalm is ideal for spending hours out in the ocean. Both versions ensure smooth lips with a light tint – in trendy pink with a cool neon finish. Absolutely essential for all beach beauties. Available in 01 loose your heart on the board and 02 life is better when you surf. 

Silicone wallet - Aquatic… this cute turquoise silicone wallet is ideal for storing little accessories and make-up products that simply have to come along when you head for the waves. The material is water-repellent – idea for a day at the beach! Available in 01 have a break.

Styling spray - Wavin’ hair! Gorgeous beach hair for the perfect surfer girl look: this styling spray is enriched with sea salt to give your hair awesome volume and a wavy structure. For a casual, fresh look like you’ve been surfing in the summer breeze! Absolutely cool holiday hair. Available in 01 wave me up! 

Body tattoos - Skin style… the body tattoos come in cool designs like hibiscus blossoms, seashells, waves and a trendy watch with “YOLO” on the display perfectly round off your wave goddess look. Use as desired and remove again with soap and water. Available in 01 the early bird catches the wave. 

Thermo nail stickers - Hot or cold? The designs on the thermo nail stickers also change color depending on the temperature. Make a true nail-statement with these cute color-changing letters, exclamation marks, question marks & co. As surprising as the next big wave. Available in 01 have a break, or two. 

Thanks for reading!

Love, UniqaPoly

Preview: Essence - Road Trip LE :))

Beauties on the road! Summer is the time to travel, so essence is packing its bags in July 2014 and getting ready to spread the fun feeling of the legendary Route 66 with its new trend edition “road trip”. Every girl is sure to love the practical duo and mini products that are coming along for the ride. A warm color scheme consisting of yellow, pink, burgundy, beige and blue guarantee plenty of fun on your next trip. In addition to cool duo pieces like eyeshadow & eyeliner and blush & highlighter, the highlight products include the allround balm and dry shampoo – absolutely essential beauty tools when you’re on the go. This summery trend edition is perfectly complemented by the travel bag, which offers lots of room for anything you might need on your beauty journey. Let’s head out into the big, wide world… with essence! 

Blush & Highlighter - Double action! This duo consisting of blush and highlighter creates a gorgeous, fresh complexion in a flash! Its soft texture blends easily to give your complexion a rosy blush and a beautiful shimmer. Available in 01 highway to pretty! 

Allround balm - Hit the road! A multitalent that pampers lips, hands and nails as well as elbows and feet! This little helper can be applied on any dry areas of skin, making it ideal for your road trip. Available in 01 young, wild, awesome. 

Deodorized wipes - Refresh... these deodorized wipes make you feel nice and refreshed in seconds! Thanks to their practical size, they are ideal companions when you’re on the go! The re-sealable pack contains 15 deo wipes. Available in 01 let’s go get lost!

Dry shampoo - Summer trip! Here comes the perfect companion. With this dry shampoo you can quickly refresh and restyle your hair – without the need for water! Simply spray onto your roots, brush out and you’re done! Available in 01 got my ticket to ride?

Eyeshadow & eyeliner - Duos on tour! One side is a shimmering eyeshadow, the other a creamy eyeliner – this 2in1 product in beige-blue and pink-burgundy guarantees exciting eye make-up styles! For all globetrotters who want to stand out from the crowd. Available in 01 highway to pretty and 02 i don’t care! i love it! 

Mini lipstick - Perfect when you’re on the go… this mini lipstick! These tiny sticks with a medium coverage color your lips and make them feel wonderfully smooth with a velvety finish! Available in 01 hit the road, red! and 02 my sweet escape. 

Nail polish - Nails on the go! Colors and effects are an absolute must for your nails – even when you’re travelling! Four different colors are ready to hit the road in burgundy, beige, blue and pink with four different effects: leather, asphalt, gasoline and thermo! For unique street styles! Available in 01 hit the road, red!, 02 on the road again, 03 i don’t care! i love it! and 04 my sweet escape. 

Styling set - Have a good trip, girls! The styling set offers everything you need when you’re on the road: a small blush or powder brush, an eyeshadow and eyeliner applicator and tweezers. Since it all comes in a practical zipper bag with an integrated mirror, you can touch up your look – any time and any place. Available in 01 adventure is out here. 

Folding bag - Fill the bag… this practical folding bag with a cool map design and “road trip” lettering is super-versatile. You can use it to store your cosmetics, laundry, shoes or as a travel companion for all occasions. Available in 01 I’m going to travel the world.

Thanks for reading!

Love, UniqaPoly

NOTD: Deborah ShineTech GEL LIKE in 03 :)

Hey there! Another nail polish combo, also from last months shopping - Deborah GELlike nail polish in shade 03 :)  Just a short post  to show you how it looks :) Here's a link to the other one I bought last month, shade 09 :)
With this one I also used L'Oreal top coat and Essie Good to go topper :)) Enjoy more photos :))

Thanks for reading!

Love, UniqaPoly

NEW in May :)))

Hello! May is at an end... and here are my newbies :) I haven't posted as much as I hoped I will because I had some exams that needed to be finished with and well, honesty I really didn't feel like posting. I don't like to write anything, any kind of post or review here if I'm not really into it. So May was kinda like that, so many other things that I liked doing more.. But now I got the "itch" back and I simply have to post some more :P For the ned of the month I have for you my list of new products :) Check out the list and some quick comments about each product :)

Here's a list:
- L'Occitane Almond Shower oil
- L'Occitane Hand cream with shea butter
- Fruttini Coco Banana body lotion
- L'Oreal Paris Elseve Total repair Miracle instantane hair mask
- La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo Corrective unclogging care
- Balea Teint Perfektion face cream
- Oriflame The ONE Illuskin Foundation spf 20 Fair Nude
- Oriflame Very Me Spring tenderness nail polish Tender green
- Oriflame The ONE Volume blast mascara in Black Blue
- Oriflame Giordani Gold lipstick Wispy Prune
- Oriflame The ONE Colour impact eyeshadow in Beige Pearl
- Makeup Revolution Focus&Fix eyebrow shaping kit in light medium
- Makeup Revolution  Vivid blush lacquer in heat
- Makeup Revolution Amazing curl mascara
- Makeup Revolution  Salvation intense lacquer in No ordinary love
- Deborah Eye design quattro 07 Turquoise touch
- Essence Beach Cruisers LE waterproof liquid eyeliner in shade 02 keep calm and go to the beach! and 01 sun, fun &copper
- Catrice Eyeliner pen waterproof
- Catrice Le Grand Bleu eyeliner pen in c01 Entering Atlantis
- Catrice Le Grand Bleu LE 01 Never leave Coral Reef matt lip cream
- Deborah Rossetto Milanored lacque in shade 7
- L'Oreal Color Riche serum in shade s103 Radiant rose
- Essens parfum copy of armani Acqua di Gioia
- O.P.I. nail polish in Vesper
- Revlon Photoready Airbrush foundation in 020 Shell Coquillage
- Vichy Teint Ideal illuminating foundation spf 20 in shade 25

Starting with body and hair care :) I have bought this Fruttini body lotion at DM store, I think they still have all of them on sale. I was summer inspired and craved coconut scent so I decided to try this one. Coconut scented products can be too strongly scented or maybe too fake, too plastic but this one is pretty gentle and I like it so far :) Not a great skin care product, just an average body lotion with a really nice scent :) Than I got a super deal and bought second hand (but new) L'Occitane almond oil shower which I already had a couple of years ago and really loved it. Also the hand cream with shea butter is really nice, especially because of the little simple packaging. Perfect for summer and carrying it around in your bag. Than for hair I had some 50% off DM coupons and I decide to try a L'Oreal hair mask and I must say it' s pretty damn good, butter than the one by Gliss Kur I have been using lately. Positively surprised and will definitely try some more of their hair products. I hear the new range Fibrology is really good. For face I got  La Roche Posay face cream, traded some other product for it and so far I like it, light texture, easy to use, but as for the effect - none so far. And than I also got Balea cream at DM store, which was also 50% off and I want to use it as a base for my foundations, since my Revlon Photoready primer is running out... Haven't tried it yet thou... have to finish the previous product first. :)

Next is special bunch of products that I have received from Oriflame Slovenija to try and review :) You can expect more detailed posts in the coming weeks, but so far I can say I really love the mascara, nice blue shade and gives good definition :) And the foundation is pretty awesome too, very light on the skin, feels like I have nothing on. I have been using the eyeshadow cream every day and been loving that too :) Unfortunately the nail polish doesn't look that promising as it did in the catalog but I will try that one for sure :) Also the lipstick is nice, maybe I just missed the shade a bit, thought it will be more light, more pinky, still really like that one too :)

And some more make up to test :) I received Makeup Revolution London from Ličila.si and I am trying out the eyebrow kit and I really like it, this is my first eyebrow kit like this and I love to use it. My first thought was maybe this will be too light for me, but actually it's quite a good fit :) The mascara is unfortunately a dissapointment, I have so many better at home already I don't even want to use this one... Also blusher is my first one like this, in creamy formula. Very strong shade but kinda perfect for summer with a little of natural tan. Really positively surprised by the lip gloss - what a lovely shade and such a great pigmentation. I really recommend you try some of these, they are really cheap, like 1,95euros at the Ličila.si store and so much better than any Essence lip gloss I ever had.

 And now some of my own shopping :) I bought Deborah eyeshadow quattro at Click2chic, they are still 30% off I think... This is my fourth quattro from this brand and I really like to use them a lot. The shades and packaging are simple but usefull and easy to take on your travels. As it looks like this has been a month of eyeliners.. I got both available from Essence Beach Cruisers LE and I've been loving both of them! Really great summer shades and actually waterproof! Pity they don't make such quality in regular range and offer even more shades, from the usual ones to the crazy ones.. This is definitely worth every penny :P Also got two eyeliners by Catrice, have yet to try them. One is black waterproof from their regular offer and one is from Le Grand Bleu LE called Entering Atlantis, just got it yesterday and have to test it :) Blue is everywhere this summer... and gold shades... will make a great combo for make up looks :)))

For lips I traded one of my products for a fresh and pinky shade of L'Oreal's Radiant rose, kinda like it. Maybe a bit too strong for me, but applied more gently it looks good :) Also bought Deborah Lacque shade 07, a kinda bright red with a twist and I must say I love wearing it, even thou the shade might not be just that good... I have a type  for reds now and I kinda sometimes don't like a shade of red lipstick or gloss because it has a bit of something I don't know how to describe and this simply just has it.. I need some more work to make the shade more even and "fat" on the lips, more covering and than it's the shade I want. If I let it wear down it looks really bad, like my lips are too dry, the shade makes me look kinda sickly.. Alright, maybe I'm a bit exaggerating but still... this just needs to be applied right or I don't feel good wearing it. Thou it is soo smooth and feels so good to have it on the lips.. Last is one by Catrice, a matt lip cream I just bought yesterday, also from Le Grand Bleu limited edition. Looks more like a raspberry red, but because it's matt it actually looks good on me too :) Love the texture :)

And some nail polish - O.P.I. in shade Vesper :) Muller is again offering discount on certain shades  and this was one that I was looking over and over for many months now.. like since December, each time they had a sale this was somewhere inside too... so I finally stopped resisting and here it is. Already wearing it today and loving it! Next to it is a copy of Gorgio Armani perfume Acqua di Gioia and it's just the same! Also lasts the same as if I bought the orginal, surprisingly thou. Plus, lucky me, I got this one for free ;)

And for finish.. some foundations :) I got myself one by Revlon ( did you notice I didn't buy anything from Bourjois this month? At all...? And also just one product by Revlon... hehe, it's hard to buy anything new from those two brands once you have such a selection of their product as I do XD). Haven't tried it yet, will see if this works for me, some online reviews I've read said this was a waste of money.. Hope it wasn't because this is pretty damn expensive for a Revlon foundation, will have to try and see for myself. Last product this month is Vichy Teint Ideal illuminating foundation :) I had a tester of this in the exact same shade  and I really liked how gentle this is and the shade matches me pretty good. So I got it also second hand, new and originally packaged with four little chocolates inside the large Vichy box. It says it's more for a dry skin, which I don't have, but this still worked for me and I think it will be a perfect summer foundation. Alongside with Bourjois CC cream and Revlon Nearly naked foundation :)

Have you tried any of these products? Any recommendations for me?

Thanks for reading!

Love, UniqaPoly

Ocena: Somatoline Cosmetics - Intenzivni nočni tretma za vitkejšo postavo

Živjo! Danes objavljam v slovenščini, saj gre za oceno izdelka, ki sem ga prejela v test od spletne trgovine Click2chic . Somatoline Cosmetics se že nekaj časa najde tudi na slovenskih trgovskih policah, vendar pred tem še nisem poskusila nobenega njihovega izdelka. Ker sem že prej sodelovala s Click2chic kot njihova "chic ambasadorka", so me kontaktirali če bi želela poskusiti tole kremico, gre pa za nočni tretma za vitkejšo postavo.

Izdelek naj bi bil na osnovi ultra-aktivnih kompleksov morske soli in gline katera naj bi izrabljala posebno vpojnost kože v nočnih urah in tako delovala v boju proti nakopičenim maščobam ter pospešuje odvajanje odvečne tekočine. T.i. BioUltraslim - complex naj bi zmanjševal lokalizirane maščobne obloge, spodbujal odvajanje odvečne tekočine ter gladil in vlažil kožo.  Prav tako obljublja, da že po dveh tednih opazite do 33% vitkejšo postavo, ob tem pa je le potreben reden večerni nanos in nežna masaža.

 In še sestavine:

Sama sem preizkusila že veliko podobnih izdelkov, predvsem pa masažna olja za pomoč pri odstranjevanju celulita. Glede na podatke in slike po internetu sem si ocenila, da se moj celulit giba nekje med zadnjima dvema fazama, torej med tretjo in četrto - med skleroznim celulitom, ki se prepozna na maščobnih vozličkih, ki so že močno povečani - in med četrto fazo, kjer so maščobni vozlički boleči na dotik, pogost je pojav hematoma. Imela sem že kar nekaj raznih kremic in masažnih tretmajev različnih znamk, v upanju da bi morda vsaj kak procent izboljšalo izgled mojih stegen, vendar je bilo po navadi tako da se ni nikjer poznalo nič. Razen pač instant občutek da je koža gladka in napeta, takoj po tem ko se je krema vpila v kožo. Naslednji dan ali jutro je bilo že vse isto kot da se ne bi nikoli namazala niti enkrat. No nekaj podobnega se je zgodilo tudi s tem čudežnim izdelkom, ki obljublja vidne rezultate že po dveh tednih, oziroma kot je navedeno na škatli, že kar po 10 dneh. 

Sam izdelek je pakiran v ogromno plastično posodo, ki vsebuje 450 ml izdelka, kar se mi zdi kar precej in vam bo trajalo veliko dlje kot kak mesec ali 10 dni. To je precej pohvalno, saj večina drugih znamk te izdelke pakira po 200 ml, navodila pa so taka, da naj bi se z izdelkom namazali zjutraj in večer. Potemtakem greste skozi eno tubico kreme zelo hitro, nekje v dveh tednih se  že bližate koncu. Sama tega nočnega tretmaja gotovo nebi kupila, saj je cena kar precej visoka, malo manj kot 50 evrov. Sploh če v bistvu še niti ne veš ali bo kaj delovalo ali ne. Izdelek je svetlo zelenkaste barve, s precej močnim vonjem, ki ga ne znam opisati. Kolegica mi je rekla, da je imela tole kremico in da ji je blazno smrdela. Meni ni toliko smrdeče, ampak me moti ker je res močan vonj in moram potem nujno prezračiti sobo. Sama sem izdelek uporabljala en mesec pa mogoče še malo, vsak večer pred spanjem sem se namazala in res narahlo zmasirala. Ne takoj po tuširanju ampak tik pred spanjem, tako da sem potem počakala še par minut da se je vse lepo vpilo. Načeloma se vpije hitro, vmes ko masirate drugo nogo se prva že posuši. Nanašala sem predvsem na stegna in pa malo tudi do višine bokov in po zadnjici. Izdelka si nisem mazala zjutraj, ampak samo zvečer, nisem ga kombinirala z drugimi izdelki proti celulitu ali kakšnimi shujševalnimi dietami in podobnim.

Dejanski učinek na meni - hmmm ...ga ni bilo. Žal meni tale izdelek ni naredil ničesar. Vsaj ne na dolgi rok. Že opozorilo v navodilih napove ščemeči občutek ob nanosu, vendar sem ga sama čutila le redko. Z izdelkom res nisem skoparila, ker sem ga kar porabila skoraj malo več kot polovico, nekje še kakšna tretjina ga je ostala po enem mesecu. Tudi kolegica, ki je izdelek že imela pred mano me je opozorila, na ščemeči občutek ob nanosu, navodila izdelka pa trdijo da je to normalno, in da ne gre za alergijsko reakcijo. Sama sem ščemečega občutka navajena, saj so tudi druge kreme ki sem jih uporabljala imele podoben efekt, ki pa izgine zelo kmalu, najkasneje nekje pol urce po nanosu.  Mene je bolj kot pekoči občutek motil ščemeči občutek, srbečica. Jooj, ko me je pričelo srbeti po stegnih je bilo kar mučno, ker sem se morala res zadrževati da se nisem preveč spraskala. Tudi ta je dokaj hitro ponehala. Pekoči občutek, ki naj bi vam dal vedeti, da izdelek deluje sem občutila res le ene parkrat pa še to le na določenih delih stegen. Pekoč občutek spremlja tudi rahla rdeča obarvanost kože, ki tudi izgine nekje po parih minutah, na delih kože pa po slabi uri. Žal pa vsa ta vizualna aktivnost na koži in vsi ti indikatorji da naj bi izdelek deloval niso prinesli nič drugega. Krema ima bolj tekočo teksturo, kot kak losjon, ni tako gosta kot kakšne druge kreme. Občutek je tak bolj moknat, kar potem pripomore, da imate občutek, da je vaša koža mehka in gladka, ko se izdelek vpije. Po 10 dneh nisem opazila niti najmanjše razlike ne na izgledu, ne na mehkobi kože, elastičnosti kože. Po enem mesecu se mi je šele zazdelo da bi tole pa mogoče bilo vsaj malo dobro, ker sem opazila razliko predvsem v stanju kože, bolj je čvrsta, vendar je celulit še vedno enak in tam kjer je bil, obseg stegen se ni spremenil. Tudi sprememba ki sem jo opazila, bi lahko bila bolj posledica redne masaže kože vsak večer, kot pa izdelka. Morda bi v kombinaciji z redno intenzivno vadbo, ki cilja na stegenske mišice, primernim prehranskim načrtom, zadostno količino spanja in morda še kakšnim drugim izdelkom hkrati prišlo do bolj očitnih rezultatov po enem mesecu, vendar sem namenoma vse to ignorirala, ker sem želela videti kaj dejansko zmore izdelek sam, saj sem testirala izdelek in ne še celoten kompleks vseh drugih dejavnikov, ki pripomorejo k t.i. zdravemu telesu in priljubljeni vitki postavi. 

Izdelek je vredno poskusiti, v kolikor se že poznate, poznate svoje telo in veste ali vam morda katera izmed sestavin izdelka lahko pomaga. Priporočam potem tudi vse ostale dejavnike "suhih in lepih",  da boste prišli do željenih ciljev, odsvetujem pa samo zanašanje na izdelek, ker boste najverjetneje razočarani. Sama nisem imela nobenih pričakovanj od izdelka, ker sem jih res preizkusila že veliko in vem kako to gre... tako da nisem razočarana, ampak ravno nasprotno - sem vesela, da sem dobila možnost da poskusim izdelek, ki si ga sama ne bi privoščila in da sem imela možnost da vidim, da vsaj v tem primeru nič ne zamujam. :)

Pa še enkrat najlepša hvala Click2chic, ker so mi omogočili testiranje tega izdelka ;)

Če imate boljše izkušnje s tem ali kakšnim podobnim izdelkom, pa se seveda priporočam za informacije :)

Love, UniqaPoly

Review: Deborah Milano 24 Ore Absolute Volume Mascara

Hello! A new week, the holidays are over... And time for a new review :) Today I'll write about a product I really like and use a lot, it's by Deborah Milano and it's a black mascara called 24 Ore Absolute Volume Mascara. I don't remember right now where I bought it, probably DM store or second hand and I am really happy that I did!

This mascara has been used almost every day for the last couple of months, basically since the day I bought it. The packaging is very elegant and simple, kind of hourglass shape, it feels very comfortable to handle. It feels strong and sturdy, not a cheap plastic that breaks the first time it falls. 

It's got quite a big wand, but most of volume promising mascaras do. At first I needed some time to learn how to handle it plus it was really wet and needed to get a bit more dry, so the application wasn't too greasy and messy. 

My lashes are short and very straight, so I am always on the lookout for new products that would actually do what they promise, maybe have some volume, or some lenght, or just really be black and make my eyelashes visible. This may be a better mascara for someone who already has long and curly lashes, but even on me it actually kinda works and makes me look like I have some lashes :P  This gives me a bit of length, gives them some definition, thanks to the really black pigmentation, also gives a bit of volume, but not much. All in all, I can see the difference in the mirror from my natural eyelashes to the ones with mascara and I like it. Defines, makes them pop, but not too much. Would work for a daily look or special occasions. After you scrape off the excess product from the wand, the formula is not too heavy and not too dry. It doesn't make me look like a panda after a couple of hours ( but this also depends on your make up base and concealer, setting powder....). The only problem I have are the inner lashes, where I need to be more careful not to smear the mascara all over my lids. I don't layer it too much, or even the little bit of volume I get gets destroyed immediately. Mostly I use two coats, and even when it dries it still looks really black.

Good mascara, but not that good I would actually go repurchase it. I think I have to find a lighter formula, so I can layer more and still keep the effect.

Here are some more photos for you :)

bare lashes

2 coats

1 coat

Thanks for reading! Hope this was helpful to you!

Love, UniqaPoly

POTW: REVLON Parfumed nail enamel in Bordeaux

Hello! My next product of the week is by Revlon and it's a nail enamel from their Parfumerie range in shade Bordeaux. I bought it with a bit of discount at Click2chic, this was actually the best shade they were offering. The others seemed to bright, too pastel... just not my colours. Also, I was really intrigued if this actually has a scent and how strong it is and whether or not the shade is also as nice as in the bottle.. And than I saw the bottle and I knew this had to be mine :P A bit silly, to want a product just because of the packaging, but I really like this one, it's the only nail polish that I have that has a different bottle and shade of the cap.

The shade is a deep wine red, with a bit of purple hues in it. I also had once a similar shade by Bourjois, I think it was from their 1seconde range. The application is simple, with a classical brush, it's just a bit smaller than I'm used to. Actually, one coat could be enough, but I didn't pay enough attention to even application and ended up needing two. The round handle may be a bit smaller than I'm used to, therefore a bit difficult to use, but I got used to it very fast :)

I have read a couple of revies before the purchase, and some commented that this has quite a strong scent that lasts. Personally, I detect some scent at the beginning, when the nail polish is drying, but that's it. Once dry I don't smell anything. And also, this was promised to smell of red wine.. Which is another thing I didn't get to smell at all. What I did smell was a mix of something sweet and bitter, really hard to describe. Maybe they think that's how bordeaux wine smells. 

Personally I bought this because of the promise of having a scent and because of the packaging. As for the shade goes it's nothing special, you can get a shade like this at almost any brand that sells nail polishes. I would not repurchase or try another shade, simply because this one didn't meet my expectations with the scent and beuase frankly, the regular price of the product is not so cheap and the shades are similar to other brands, meaning you can get the look you are going for with any other brand as well, possibly cheaper. The price for this product is mostly around 7 euros, which is not se cheap at all. The chipping started the same day, but it kinda lasted for three days on me, which is actually already impressive.

And some swatches :)

Thanks for reading!

Love, UniqaPoly