Empties #10

Seems like my posts are really boring lately, but what can I say? I empty a lot of stuff and I love those posts and it's better than nothing right?

Hair 

#Balea Moisturizing Shampoo Coconut & Peach: Just love the smell it reminds me of Peach gums from my childhood. It is a solid DM product and I would buy it again.

#Balea Moisturizing Conditioner Mango & Aloe Vera*: Not the first time you see this one in this post section. It is a constant love of mine which I buy from time to time. The smell is nice and not too much and it really makes my hair silky and lovely.

#The Body Shop Rainforest Radiance Detangling Spray: I bought it because it smells like blueberries. And this is why I love it. Actually I could not really notice any special effect, so it is kinda a waste of money. But the smell was amazing. No repurchase though.

#GlissKur Million Gloss Hair Mask: It was on sale and it is like all the other silicon bomb hair masks. The hair feels nice for a second but there is no deep moisture. No repurchase.

#L'Oreal Sunkiss Jelly 02 (4x)*: For me a nice way to gently brighten my hair, I can't notice any damage so far. Already back in stock.

Face
#Ziaja Peeling: This is the product I am super sad it's empty. The best face peeling I have ever had from my favorite brand. I hope my friend will hook me up with another one soon. Would definately repurchase it.

#Best View All in one contact solution for soft lenses*: I like the little bottles especially since I dont use contacts every day and like to travel. Nice product and I already repurchased it.

#Ziaja Cleansing mask: Enough for 2 applications. Nice product, would buy it again.

#bebeauty Facewipes for dry skin: The cheapest wipes from Biedronka and still so much better than most other brands I have tried. I only use wipes for travelling but a nice product.



Body
#Ziaja Cocoa Butter Bodywash: Amazing. Just amazing. Super moisturizing and the smell is a true delight. Would buy it again and again and again ...

#Balea Shaving gel Vanilla: Did not really smell like vanilla but I enjoyed the consistancy. I felt like it emptied very quickly why I am going with foam now.

#Balea Golden Magic Deo: I liked the smell, since I use a roll on as well I can't judge the effect on sweat but I would guess it's not so amazing. Still for quick refresh I like those Deos.



Misc
#ebelin Nailpolish remover*: Standart.

#ebelin nature cotton pads: Like them more than the normal ebelin ones but still not the best.

#Lilibe super soft cotton pads*: The best.

#Balea disposable razors*: Travel buddies and solid products.

Empties #9

Balea Vanilla & Almond Oil Hairmask: I kinda liked the smell and even though it is very cheap, the care effect was not really visible. No repurchase.

Banana Conditioner by The Body Shop: I have been loving this line for quite some time but since I dont have a shop near and also other solid products, no repurchase for now.

Balea Oil Repair Hairoil: A solid product but the packaging was a bit annoying. I am trying another one at the moment. No repurchse for now but I would consider it.

Balea Classic Style Hairspray: Solid product but I prefer the glossy and shine version.

Directions Rose Red: Everytime I want a colour boost I go for directions. Great product for a nice price. I would repurchase it.

Casting Sunkiss Jelly (2x): Nice product to lighten up my ombre without damaging my hair too much. Already repurchased.

Alverde Avocado Repair Hairmask: Probably my favorite hairmask so far. I will definately repurchase it soon. Best moisturizing mask.

Garnier Lavender and Rose Shampoo: I love this Garnier series. I really enjoyed the smell after washing my hair and it stayed for a long time. It also nicely removed all of my hairproucts. I would repurchase it but I a afraid they stopped selling it.

Balea Vanilla & Almond Oil Conditioner: Nice and warm smell. Better than the hair mask. I go through Balea Conditioners quite quickly since they are quite liquid, but with a sall price like that I can live with it.

Balea nature shaving foam: I really liked the packaging and also in general I loved the product. So far my favorite foam.

Dove Purely Pampering Body Lotion: Nice sell and good care effect but not my favorite body lotion. Nothing is better than ziaja.

Joanna Shower Peeling Pear: Amazing product! Loved the smell and the peeling effect, would definately repurchase it when I am in Poland again.

Ziaja Shower cream: My favorite brand at the moment did not disappoint me with this product. Super nice smell and very moisturizing. And amazing value for a sall price.

Alverde Clear face tonic: All time favorite, I will probably repuchase it again as soon as I have finished my other face tonic.

Alverde Clear washing cream: A constant visitor in those posts. Love it, repurchased it.

Clinique moisturizer: Too oily for my taste, no purchase.

Ziaja Olive mask: I used it after my skin got very dried out. One package is enough for 2 applications. I just removed it with a cotton pad and left it as a overnight mask.

Ziaja Cleansing mask: Also 2 applications with one package. Nice skin feeling afterwards, not too dry but still cleansing.

Balea Urea Nightcream: In my desperate attempt no remoisture my facial skin which became super dry over the past months. Even though it is a very nice and rich cream it was not rich enough for my crazy skin but in general a great product.

ebelin Maxi Cotton Pads: Also one of the classic products in those posts, but I found a new love when it comes to cotton pads, I will probably show it to you in the next post of this kind.

ebelin Qtips: Solid product, well you know, what is there to say about Qtips?!

ebelin nailpolish remover: Not as good as the Isana one but I just tend to go to DM more often lately. And this works as well.

Parfume Choice by Comma: Nice everyday fragrance I got when it was on sale at DM. I like to change my everyday parfumes.

Parfume Samples Armani Code/Loverdose Tattoo: Armani Code is my signature smell, so I dont need to worship this fragrance more. Loverdose was nice as well, a heavy smell but nice for the evening.

New In #Winteredition

So sorry, I treated my Blog like an unwanted child, but there are those times when you just don’t have the time to write something halfway decent and I really want my posts to be decent.

Since I’ve been in Vienna and ordered some stuff in the internet, I thought it would be a nice idea to show you my new loves. Some I already used so I can even give you a short review!

First of all Lime Crime! How long have I been thinking about buying stuff from this brand but I never felt like ordering from the US. Anyway I overcame my fear and ordered 3 Velvetines and the Venus palette! And hell yes, it is true love.

1. Velvetines: I own Red velvet, Pink velvet and Suedberry. The y apply nicely like a very liquid gloss and dry matt, the last very well throughout the day even with drinking and eating. The only slightly negative thing is that they dry out your lips quite a bit which is understandable. Just apply a nice lipbalm at night and nothing bad will happen.
2. Venus Eyeshadow Box: I do not believe in love at first sight but what can i say, it was just like that with these gorgeous colours. They are so grungy and unique and I totally dig the design. The quality is mindblowing and it is also possible no make nice everyday make ups with it. I use it nearly every day.
   

And now to other random brand purchases. Let’s start with an oldie but goldie: DM!

1. Sally Hansen Salon Manicure Duo (about 10€) Ruby Do & Strawberry Shields: Such a gorgeous combo I can’t wait to wear them on my nails and it’s a great deal getting two for the price of one!
2. Olaz Anti wrinkle cream (about 13€) 50ml: Repurchase. I love it as a day cream and base for make up it moisturizes well and sinks into the skin very quickly. A keeper!
3. Catrice Eyebrowfiller Gel (about 4€): Also a repurchase, I just missed it so much, since it is the perfect colour for my brows it saves me time and an eyebrow pen. Great stuff.
4. Catrice LE ViennART Bakes Eyeshadow C03 Lovely Lace and Nailpolish C04 ARTful red: I read about it on blogs and was so happy to be able to get them. Usually Catrice pleases me so I am quite sure these products will as well.

I also went to Müller to get the big Catrice display and bought the Velvet finish products

Foundation, Powder and Concealer all in 010 Light Velvet, I heard a lot of good things about it so i am keen to try them out myself.

Also my friend brought me products from Superdrug

1. My beloves Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation in light Vanilla
2. And the Sleek Arabian Nights palette
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And the fancy ones

1. The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter (14€): I already have the Oil but its not handy for transport so I want to try the butter since the Oil is perfect for my skin.
2. MAC Teddy Eye Kohl (17€): I love my Coffee pencil so I wanted to try the famous Teddy as well.

There was probably a lot of other stuff, but those are the ones I remember in the recent time!

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!*

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.

New in #2

Over the last weeks I went a bit shopping in the local drugstores and Kiko. Some of the things are limited but maybe you can still get them.

*Alverde Clear Face Serum (about 3€) repurchase, great product
*L'Oreal Nude Blur Cream (12€) read it was dupe to the porefessional from Benefit
*Balea Creme Oil shower Vanilla (about 1€) love the creme oil showers because the are very moisturizing
*Balea Enzyme Peeling (around 3€) been loving those products these days, this one is new at DM, excited to try it
*Rival de Loop young Base coat (about 1,50€) needed a new one and I never tried one of this brand
*Manhattan Hippie LE Lipsticks (about 3,50€) first I just had the purple rocker one but I was so impressed that I bought the other two colours too, I can definately recommend them
*Kiko Smart lipstick in (3,50€) my favorite Kiko lipsticks, I bouhgt this as a dupe to Red Ballon
*Kiko Revolutionary Burgundy long lasting eyeshadow (LE) (4€) I fell in love with the colour and they were on sale, I used it as an eyeliner so far, they are very very resistant and hold pefectly

*Balea Oil Repair Conditioner (1,45€) I needed a new one and this is a all time favorite.
*Garnier Hair Oil Spray (5€) looks pretty interesting so I will give it a try
*ebelin Maxi pads (65 cent)
*Rival de Loop Mango Face wipes (99 cent) I have my all time favorite but I thought mango might be nice as well, we shall see
*Kiko Blush and Highlighter (LE) could not resist with 30% off (about 8€)

*Kiko Blush (LE) in Pop Apricot (about 8€)
*Suddenly Diamonds parfume - Boss Orange Dupe (5€)
*Kiko Cupcake Nailpolish (2,90€)
*Kiko Colour Shock Eyeshadow in brown (about 4€)

Here some swatches of the comsetic products:

left to right: Pop Apricot, Crossroads Pink and Rosy Rock

Left to right: Manhattan Purple Rocker, Kiko 912, Kiko Revolutionary Burgundy

Some products have already become real favorites of mine. I am very happy with my new Babies!

Empties #7

#Balea Professional Long and Beautiful Conditioner: Like all products from Balea professional I am liking this one as well. Nice smell, good price and good care. Would repurchase it.

#alverde Repair hair damage fluid*: I apply it after washing my hair on my dry ends. I love it and I think it helps pretty good to get rid of dry ends. Already repurchased.

#Balea Melon Tango Bodylotion (LE): I like the water melon smell but for me the bodylotion itself was a bit too liquid and not moisturizing enough. But I think it would be perfect for normal skin.

#Yves Rocher Lavender shower gel: I liked the smell. But I would not uy it on my own. Was a nice product but no repurchase.

#Balea Carambola Lambada (LE): Reminds me a lot of Happy by Nivea. I just love the summery smell of fruit. Would repurchase it but I like to vary my shower gels.

#Isana Med Cleansing wipes*: As usual. Love them.

#Lilibe Super soft cotton pads*: Also all time lovers.

#ebelin Maxi pads* (2 packages): Same here.

#Alverde Clear washin cream, SOS serum and face fluid*: Current skin care, very happy with it, all are already in use again.

#L'Oreal Skin Perfection Serum: I liked it as a Make up base and light day cream. But would not buy it again since there are cheaper options.

#Sebamed Eyecream Q10: Can absolutely recommend this one. Probably my favorite eye cream I tested so far. Will probably buy it again after I cleared my stock.

#Isana Med Deo: Very nice product. No alcohol and so aluminium salts. Would buy it again but I have quite some others to finish off first.

#P2 Keratin Base Coat and Remodell Base Coat: Both decent products. They are so thick and sticky that I just cannot use them anymore. Would repurchase but I change my basecoats a lot too.

#Cosmetics wipes Solo and Iseree: Finally my last package of Solo cosmetic wipes (Aldi North), I decided not to use them anymore because the Iseree (Lidl) ones are way better since they are not that thin. My other favorites are the today (Rewe) ones.

#Garnier Hair Oil Heat protect: Loved it but I just use a cheaper one right now. But I would recommend it.

#Alverde Clear toner*: Also true love and every day beauty product.

#Balea PH 5 Lotion*: Every day in use. Already repurchased.

#L'Oreal Age Defense Concealer 03 fair*: I lost the lid so I removed the sponge and used it up like this which actually is more hygenic and you do not need so much product. I really love the concealer and I have a new one in stock otherwise I would buy it again. But first I will finish m other open concealers.

#Satessa wet wipes: I like them to quickly remove make up from my hands etc. I have to say the ebelin ones were much better, and I will buy them again not the Satessa (Aldi) ones.

#Balea Colour Gloss 2 minute hairmask: I was not sure if I would include this here since it is not really empty. I used it once as a mask but it did not do anything for me so I decided after my conditioner went empty, to use it as a conditioner. It hjust dried my hair out even more. So decided to just throw it away. Would never buy this again. My first really disappointing hair product by Balea.