Showing posts with label Manhattan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Manhattan. Show all posts

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, 16 June 2014

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!


Tuesday, 18 March 2014

Empties #6

Sorry it took me so long but I collected empty stuff from two different places but here we go now! Ready?


#Schwarzkopf Nectra Color in deep red: Used it for my red ombre hair and it is a very great and vibrant color already repurchased it. It is a bit pricy with around 6€ but worth it.*
#Schwarzkopf Country Colors in nougat brown & Conditioner: I use this one from time to time for the rest of my hair since it is a my hair but better color for me with a hint of red which goes very well with my ombre. It is about 2/3€*
#Balea Oil Repair Conditioner and Shampoo (not in the picture): I buy this range from time to time, great smell and works great. About 1,45€*
#Balea Intense Hair Mask Beautiful Long: Very nice product, the range is kinda made for me would buy it again some time.


#Rexona Maximum Protection: Holy Grail, already a new one in use. About 5€*
#Balea Shower Sorbet Peach: Horrible smell was so happy when it was empty, never again! Limited. About 2€
#Garnier Hautklar Mask and face scrub: It is decent but I found better products which are cheaper. No buy again. Was about 4€
#Isana Med Cleansing wipes (2x): Holy Grail as well. Already new ones in stock. They are about 1€*



#Litamin Goldrush Bath Salt: Love it! Cannot find it anywhere anymore but I would always buy it again.*
#Litamin Ruby Red Bath Salt: Also nice but not as good as the yellow one. Both are about 1 €
#Dresdner Essenz Coconut and Cotton Bath Salt: Great smell, might buy it again. 1€
#Kneipp stress free bath: Nice but since it is kinda expensive no rebuy here. It was a present but should be arund 2€


#Iseree cosmetic tissues (2x): Good value always a rebuy, you can get them at Lidl for under 1€*
#alouette tissues with scent: Also nice, would also buy it again.


#Balea Cream Oil Bodylotion (2x): Favorite! Since winter time is over not in the shops anymore but I have a few ones in stock. Always repurchase! About 2,25€*
#Nivea In shower Body milk for dry skin: Ok but too expensive, no buy again. About 4€
#Balea Cinammon and Apple Shower Peeling: Love but also not in stores anymore but I have one backup. Also about 2,25€*

#Rival de Loop Eye Regeneration Serum: Helped me through some very dry winter days, would buy it again. About 1,50€
#Antibacterial wipes: Always have those kind of products but vary with the brands those were from Peneys
#Rival de Loop Eye make up remover oil free: Favorite for non waterproof Make up. About 1€*
#Balea Soft and Clear Nose stripes: Ok product I just do not really see the effect so no rebuy. About 1,50€
#lilibe extra soft cotton pads: All time fav*


#Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in Light Vanilla: There is nothing more comming out. I really like this one and I will buy it again when I used up some other foundations. About 10€
#Manhattan Clearface Powder Vanilla: All time favorite. Already another one in stock. About 4€*
#Collection 2000 Concealer in fair: The best liquid concealer. Would buy again. About 4€
#Rival de Loop Lash Grow Serum: Nice, already repurchased. About 3 €.*
#manhattan Eyemazing Eyeliner in black: Favorite eyeliner, repurchased. About 4€*


#Balea Moisture Conditioner Mango & Aloe Vera: Very nice product, great smell, very good effect and with 65 cents great value. Already in the shower again.*


#Balea Pink Flame Deo: Had a very nice smell, I just use spray deos to freshen up a bit and it was fine for that use. It was limited so there will be no rebuy. It was about 65 cents.
#Today Nail polish remover: I am not picky with remover I usually take Isana because the bottles are larger but this one did the job. About 1,50€ (at REWE)

As always all products with a * are products I repurchased

Sunday, 9 February 2014

January Lovers

I love favorites posts, but I have been so lazy with blogging I feel like I did not do one for ages. But here we go, my make up favorites for this month!

In an order to empty all my open foundations I onl used one this month Catrice's Infinite Matt Foundation, I still really like it for an everyday use, but it has a few flaws I have to admit, it wears off pretty quickly and sometimes rests in wrinles which does not look perfect. But all in all for that price it is a great product.
When it comes so setting foundation I only used my beloved Manhattan Clearface Powder in Vanilla. I've been using this powder for years but I tend to try out new ones from time to time. But at the moment I just love this one, perfect for pale and oily skin.
Speaking of pale, to make my face more alive I use bronzer and for several months now it is NARS Laguna. It is such a nice product, which blends perfectly and makes me look healthy and fresh. For me it is the perfect bronzer.


I've been swithcing my eyeshadows pretty daily, and I use a lot more pigments now, which I love. But an eyeshadow which is a lot used every month is MAC's Mineralized Eyeshadow in Guilt by assosicaion. Love the gold shimmer and the color in general. Perfect for darker eyes!
Another product which I use everyday is from the same brand MAC's MSF in Porcelain pink. I just use it on top of my blush and it makes a nice glow and adds freshness. Soft and gentle is also a nice option and this one is not limited.

When it comes to my lips, well I think lipsticks are my biggest weakness and so I have loads of them. But my all time favorite was uite often use this month, so I am going to list it here. It is Chanel's Madmoissel. Like I said one of m all time favorites, a nce sophisticated color to look fabolous!



That is it for this month, for the new month I will try to use more cream blushes, we will see in the next favorites how that worked out.

Fairwell!