Thursday 10 July 2014

Empties #8 [XXL Version]

I emptied a lot of stuff again, please don't judge me by my cosmetic wipes usage, I had a bad cold and hayfever so I needed an infinite amount. So let's start with the harsh reality!

left Lilibe, right today

left two today, yellow one DM tissues, right alloute tissues

Cosmetic wipes and tissues (6x): I really used up 6 packages, I am shocked. Most of them were highly needed for my running nose since I do not really use the plastic packaged tissues since those boxes are easier to recycel. All of them were good, the best cosmtic wipes are the today ones. 


Bodycare

Isana Shower Peeling Apple blossom and lime: New in stores. If you like peelings you should check out this one, nice fresh smell and good peeling effect. When it is on offer it only costs 99 cent. It is limited edition though, but I would repurchase it.

Isana Med Creme-Oil shower: Was a gift from my grandma. I never payed attention to it in store but it is a very nice product for dry, sensitive skin. There is no real smell to it, more like the scent of the ph neutral wash lotion by Balea. The price is about 1,50€ I think. I would repurchase it but more likely in winter time.

Alverde Bodylotion Stadtgeflüster: I so loved the lemon cheesecake smell! Besides that it was a very thick and rich lotion which needed some time to set on the skin which annoyed me a bit at the start but I got used to it and the effect was so nice that I did not mind it later on. I can definately recommend it, unfortunately it is limited edition.

Fa Cream & Oil Cocoa butter and coconut oil: I love the smell so much, thats why I buy this from time to time. It is a bit heavier than most shower gels I use but I like it. Will surely buy it again some time.

Biotherm lait Corporel (20ml): Used it on a trip, I liked the citrus smell but there was no big effect on my skin. No repurchase.

Biotherm Lait the Douche (20ml): Just like the bodylotion, I liked the smell but my skin did not feel any different afterwards, as if using a 60 cent Balea shower gel.




Haircare

Balea Oil repair Conditioner: One of my favorites, emptied a few times already. Will repurchase it probably sooner than later. It's 1,45€.*

Balea Long & Beautiful Shampoo: It was alright light all the products of this line, nice smell. But did not blow my mind. Still have one bottle of the Shampoo in stock from the DM box. After that i will think about it. It is 1,45€ as well.

Alverde Reapair Dry Ennds Serum: Always a regular empty. Forgot to rebuy it at my last DM visit but I shure will rebuy it at the next, I deeply miss it. Nice product for people with long hair. It is about 2-3€.*

Taft Stylist Selection Volumizing Spray Mouse: I forgot about it for some time but I love it, it boosted the volume on my roots very well and I wanted to repurchase it but it is not in stores anymore. I am using Balea now, but it's not as good as that one.



Facecare

Lancome Visionnaire Yeux Eyecream (3ml): Very sticky texture, did not really help at all. There are way cheaper and better eyecreams. Waste of money. But a nice travel size.

Balea Enzyme Peeling Mask: Love it. Repurchased the other one by Balea, I use it like twice a week, makes a nice skin feel and is a lot easier on your pocket than all the expensive versions. About 2€.

Biocura Multi Intense Serum: You can get Biocura at Aldi, it is a great serum, perfect for oily skin. i would repurchase it if I had not way too much other skin care I have to empty first. it is aout 5€.

Rival de loop oil based eye make up remover: Cheap, works, perfect. Always buy it on offer for 99cent.*

Rival de Loop Exotic Mango Face wipes (small and big package): I thought hey mango sounds nice. But the wipes were really dry and i did not enjoy using them at all. No repurchase.

Synergen Face wipes passion fruit: A lot soft than Rival de Loop, the smell was a bit odd but in general a nice product and the packaging is very cool. But not as good as my all time favorites. They are about 1,50€.

Isana Med Face Wipes: No empties without them. You always find back to your true love! Always stock them up on 99cent offers at Rossmann.*



Nailcare

ebelin Nail polish remover: Good product, which i buy from time to time but I usually go with the Isana one because it is a bit cheaper when it is on offer. This one is 65cents.*

Isana Nail polish remover: My go to remover. Cheap and good. 49 cents on offer.*

essence BTGN top sealer: Also a good friend of mine. Use it nearly on all manicures. Completely dried out. About 2,50€.*

Sally Hansen Insta Dry: What a waste of money, there is still a lot in the bottle but it is like glue for that much money I really was expecting more, the essence one is way better and cheaper!

L'oreal Confettis Nail polish: Also completely dried out, loved it so much but I will not repurchase such a bad quality.



Make-up

Manhattan Clearface 2in1 Powder Natural: I do not know why I bought this since I usually use the normal vanilla powder. I never applied it wet as foundation, but as a poweder it did a good job, still vanilla is the product of my choice. About 4€.

Alverde Brow gel: It did last ages and I am really happy with it. Will repurchase after my Catrice one runs out. Aout 3€.

Urban Decay Primer Potion: I really like it, it is expensive but on my oily lids it is a save helper. I still have the eden version but if this one is empty I would surely make the investment again. About 20€.

Catrice Date with Ashton Eyebrow Pen: Nice ash toned eyebrow pen for small money. Already in use again. About 3€.*



Others

Febreze Night stand Deo: Had it in my DM box, was nice but did not smell very long. No repurchase.

Balea Diamond Dreams hand Soap: Nice smell, good product. Was limited and I like to change my hand soaps. No repurchase.

Iseree Cotton pads (120): What was I thinking? Only used it for nailpolish, horrible pads which loose there shape. No repurchase!!!

Ebelin cotton pads (30): Perfect for trips, and in general good product but as you know I prefer Lilibe.

Lilibe Duopads (60): Those and my super soft ones are my fav's!*


Monday 7 July 2014

New in #3

After having to deal with loads of burocracy I thought I deserve some luxury items right? Since Catrice is changing their products again I found some reduced products I liked. I originally wanted to get the Light Plus MSF by MAC but then I saw the new packaging and the price (29€!!) and I decided I am not insane. So I went to Kiko and got 2 amazing products for less money!

DM

Catrice Liquid metal eyeshadows in 050 We're your inner purple and 060 Petrol pan (1,95€ each)
Catrice Made to stay smoothing lip polish 040 Let's red loud (2,45€)
Essence Top Sealer High gloss (2,45€)
Alverde SOS clear serum (2,95€)
Catrice matt velvet eyeshadow 040 Al Burgundy (3,95€)
Catrice Lip smoother 030 cake pop (3,45€)
Alverde Rose tinted highlighter (2,95€)





I am so excited about the matt eyeshadow, it is just my perfect colour. Also happy with the new lip smoother which looks like the clarins one which I adore. The alverde highlighter is supposed to be a benefit dupe. i will test and report!

Kiko


Life in Rio (LE) Sun lovers blush 010 Ipanema Peach (13,90€)
Soft light powder 020 (11,90€)



The soft light powder is basically the MAC MSF just cheaper.

Here are some swatches for you guys:

Daylight. From left to right: Catrice lip smoother in cake pop, Catrice Let's red loud, Alverde Highlighter

Daylight. From left to right: Catrice Petrol Pan, Catrice The inner purple, Catrice Al Burgundy (all without base)

Daylight: Kiko Ipanmena Peach, left brown side, middle just the right side, on the right both mixed

Indirect light.

I am very happy with the Blush it is just the most beautiful color. The Al Burgundy eyeshadow is amazing, the texture so soft and highly pigmented. Amazing.