Carrefour Les Cosmétiques Gommage & Mask (peeling& Mask 2 in 1) Bargain Alert

Hi dolls

A few weeks ago I had purchased a peeling and mask 2 in 1 from my local carrefour marinopoulos supermarket,because I was in desperate need for a peeling.It is for 'young' combination to oily skin.
For 2,69 Euro you can't go wrong.


It is such a great product! The peeling particles are actually enough to really exfoliate the skin well and it also leaves the skin very  very clean and moisturized. I use this after cleaning off the make up with remover + washing gel.
If you use it as a peeling it's quite nice,but actually letting it dry is even more effective.

The smell of the product is very pleasant and not too strong.

All over I am really happy with it.


Do you buy supermarket brand personal care items?If so what products can you recommend?

Cookingchinchillas

Product murder (what I have used up)

Hi dolls

A lot of bloggers do these kind of posts where they show what products they have used up.I always loved those posts,so I collected my murdered products :)

1.Carrefour Bio Agir Cold cream : This stuff is divine,because it absorbs sooo quickly and it moisturizes the face soooo well.I already have a new tube waiting to be opened.(Review)
2.Essence  multi action mascara : For me this is the king of all mascaras.I wish it was waterproof! This must be the 10th (?) repurchase.The funny part is that I wasn't that amazed by the product in the beginning.(Review)
3.Essence volume Boost Base Mascara: This is my savior on a bad lash day.Sadly it's been discontinued and this tube was my last back up.(Review)
4.Essence waterproof eyeliner : Don't tell anybody,but I buy a lot of these every time I go to the beauty store.1 eyeliner will last me maybe a week or two.And since it is also brilliant for clients,I started to purchase them in bulk from a great website.(Review)
5.Essence sun club splash proof eyeliner : Not a holy grail,but a great product for everyday looks.I didn't repurchase though.(mini mini Review)
6.Essence better than gel nails top sealer : Seriously screw Seche Vite! This stuff is cheap,amazing and a holy grail.(Review)


What products did you use up lately?

Huggies
Cookingchinchillas

Kiss Kiss Automatic Eye pencil review +Swatches

Hi dolls

I needed a new eyepencil and I thought why shouldn't I try the Kiss Kiss pencil,because it doesn't need to be sharpened and the price of 2 euro something was quite fair.
Little did I know.......

Packaging: The eyepencil comes in a retractable,black and silver plastic packaging.The pencil's cap won't stay on at all.You may use it for 36 months.

The product: Once you twist up the pencil you will see a very waxy,sticky pen,that smells like play-doh.

My 2 cents: As you can see from the swatches it applies very uneven and the pen seems to randomly loose crumbs and chunks.The texture is way to waxy.
Getting it on the waterline is quite difficult,because your waterline is wet by nature and this waxy mess simply won't stick to it.
Drying your waterline with a q-tip is the only solution.
Once you managed to get something on your waterline,you will have to clean up all the chunks X_X.
For me this is a true fail product,because it makes such a mess.
It is okay to line your lashline,but again the chunky horror will get you.......

Pros:
-Retractable
-doesn't raccoon

Cons:
-smells awfully
-doesn't stick to the waterline
-crumbles
-the cap always comes off (this is what pisses me off the most)

Conclusion : Sheer and utter FAIL Product.........Any pencil is better than this.I will probably melt it and add a cream eyeshadow to it,so it can at least serve as a eyeshadow base.I am mad that I didn't notice the chunks when I swatched it in the store.


Huggies
Cookingchinchillas

New Lovie Product swatches (Blusher and eyeshadow duo_

Hi dolls

I took my new products for a little trip to the beach,so I can take a few cool pictures.Well the sea was kind of wild today,so my initial idea to put them in the wet sand was discarded.
I love the soft peachy blush very much,because it gives you a very fresh look without it being obvious that you wear blush.The pink blush is just cool as hell and the pigmentation is almost scarily good.

What is your favorite blush color right now??
Huggies
Cookingchinchillas

Beauty Line Cosmetics waterproof pen eyeliner review

Hi dolls

I have purchased this eyeliner pen a few days ago because I had swatched it many times in the store and it always was clear,that this stuff is waterproof to the fullest.And I had 2 eyeliner pens with felt tip from essence.
The day I ran out of the sun club eyeliner pen I wanted to go and buy the beauty Line cosmetics one.
Obviously I did "D

Packaging: A sleek black pan,with a silver ring,a very very airtight cap.You can use the product for 9 months after opening.

My 2 cents: Finally a black felt tip pen that you can layer! The formula dries pretty rapidly and it is very waterproof,but sadly the very tip of the pen doesn't draw pretty black lines and in the end I will snip off that 0,5 millimeter.But it's pretty convenient to quickly line your eyes.For eyeliner art it's pretty useless.
I'm very picky with eyeliners.....I bet you can tell :D
You should store eyeliner pens with felt tip upside down,so the tip is always wet.

Pro: 
-very black
-seriously water proof
-airtight cap that will prevent drying out
-cheap (3,50)
-No scent
-dries quickly

Con:
-useless for eyeliner art
-the very end of the tip doesn't draw black lines



Conclusion: 
It is not a holy grail product,but it is convenient for a quick and accurate eyeliner line with wing,so I will probably repurchase if there is nothing better in the same price range.

Huggies
Cookingchinchillas

Least favorite products

Hi dolls,

We all have products we don't like that much and get mad about,don't we?
I always try to find other ways to use the products because I have spend actual money on them and it would be a shame to leave them unused :)
Here are my current least favorites:
-Essence 100% splashproof eyeliner: It was a kinda good product in the beginning,but now the very tip of the felt tip applicator doesn't give off any color.So it is basically useless,because if I can't draw a proper eyeliner wing or a thin line,the product is useless.BUT I use it now before I apply false lashes as a guideline marker :)
-Essence eyebrow designer : Shimmer in an eyebrow pencil? Are you kidding me?The lightest shade has a hideous red-ish tint to it and makes my eyebrows look like I am a ginger (Not that I have anything against them)
-Beautyline Cosmetics eyeshadow brush : Sheds Sheds and sheds.Half of it is missing already......Didn't find a way to use it (except from tickling my chinchilla with it X_X)
-Farmasi Unicolor stick : It's great for winter,but in early spring it slips right off your face,no matter how well you prep/prime/set it.The stick will be refridgerated until winter :)
-Essence 2 in 1 Kajal Pencil : This pencil hurts on the waterline.It's so hard and un-creamy.It creases within 1 minute.I'm using it now for tracing fabrics for sewing.

What are  your least favorite products?

Huggies
Cookingchinchillas

Farmasi Foundation brush Review

Brush is still damp,so the bristles look quite weird.

Hi dolls!


Due to a major boredom to wash a bunch of brushes every day,I bought a second set of basic brushes and of course I needed a foundation brush.
I had the choice between two foundation brushes : Farmasi and Mac
No way that I would pay this much money for a back up brush,so I went with the Farmasi brush because it costs 8,95 Euro.

Packaging : The Farmasi Brush comes in a transparent plastic case which went right to the trash bin.

The product : The brush has a relatively thick wooden handle,a metal head and black synthetic bristles.

My 2 cents: I am really liking the brush,because it does a great job and it has black bristles.I hate when a foundation brush has white bristles that look yucky after every use.
It could be a bit more dense,but it doesn't leave heavy streak marks,when you do criss-cross motions.


Pro:
-Nice solid handle
-Black bristles
-doesn't absorb a lot of product which would be wasted
-works for all types of cream and liquid foundations.
-dries quickly after washing
-no yucky 'new brush plastic' scent.

Con:
-Could be a tiny bit more dense
-the plastic packaging looked kinda raggedy


Conclusion:
It's a great brush,but certainly not a holy grail product.I would definitely repurchase it.

My summer essentials

Hi dolls

In summer when it is really hot we shouldn't wear that much make up,because it will simply melt off.
Here are the products I can't live without:
-Lovie waterproof mascara: It's lovely,very waterproof and it keeps my lash curved all day long.

-Korres Organic citronella oil: Mosquito bites suck.There is nothing worse for me during summer.I simply mix 3 drops with a little bit of perfume free lotion and apply it onto my skin.

-My DIY tinted sunscreen : It is made of Spf 50 sunscreen and the rest of my missha bb cream.There was nothing coming out of the tube anymore,so I cut it open and scraped out all the rest,which was quite a lot.The coverage of my DIY tinted sunscreen is light to medium.

-Korres Mandarin Lip butter with spf 15 in the color purple: It's amazing because it is very moisturizing and the color is so pretty!

-Essence mineral compact powder : During the winter it is too dark for me,but during the summer it's almost perfect.I use it to set the tinted sunscreen in the areas where I need.Under the eyes,on the nose,forehead and chin.

But when I go to the beach I don't wear any make up:)

What are your summer holy grails?

Huggies
Cookingchinchilla

Oldies but Goldies (or how to piss off a sales person *lol*)

Hi dolls
Our local beauty store puts out essence products from older collections once in a while with a great discount.And I had a chance to stock up some products that I liked.
The last time I went there I didn't see any of the old products which was a huge bummer,because I really liked the SOS nail savers cuticle oil and growth activator.
I asked the sales woman (this sales woman is lazy and very unfriendly) where the products were.
She just shook her head and left......
Yeah very friendly. But shaking your head is not an answer! So I went after her and asked her nicely if she could look in their storage room if there were any SOS nail savers left.
She wasn't amused at all,but she went.
After a few minutes she came out with a small basket of nail savers *Yay*

I picked my products and went to the cash register 99 cents for each product (I took all the remaining cuticle oils *lol*)

Do you want a review?

Huggies
Cookingchinchillas

Apivita 3 in 1 cleansing tonic make up remover review

Hi dolls

I got this product from a magazine because I am really into the Apivita cleansing stuff .Sadly this product didn't wow me like the other products from their cleansing range.
Packaging: The Apivita 3 in 1 comes in a handy little silver squeezy tube.All ingredients are listed.There are 50 ml/1.7 fl.oz of product and you may use it up to six months.

The product: A very lightweight cream with a not noticeable scent,which really sinks quickly into the skin.

My 2 cents: I tried to remove my make up with this cream,but sadly the waterproof products don't come off easily with this.The skin in the outer corners of my eyes got irritated from trying to rub off the eyeliner art.
Even the foundation and concealer were a bit hard to get off.
The next time I removed my make up normally ,then I used the Apivita 3 in 1 cleanser to get rid of all the residue.
I don't feel or see any toning properties with this product.And even after wiping my face with the product and a cotton bud,there is still dirt left in my pores.

Pro: 
-99% Natural ingredients
-water is replaced with green tea infusion
Con:
-Doesn't remove waterproof make up or heavy duty primers
-Not very toning or moisturizing

Conclusion: 
-I will use this tube up,and won't even think about a repurchase,because this doesn't do anything for me.


Huggies
Cookingchinchillas

May Favorites

Hi dolls


Here are my May favorites,which I really liked this month.
-Apivita Creamy Face & Eye Foam cleanser :This stuff is great for those lazy days where you just wanna quickly remove your make up without using thousand different products.Paired with a microfiber cloth this product really does an amazing job even on heavy duty eyeliner art.
-Essence stay all day concealer : I like this product so much because the texture is perfect for my under eye area,because the expression lines under my eye tend to 'eat' the other concealers and I end up with the granny look.
-Essence stay with me lipgloss: How did I manage to finish a whole tube of lipgloss?? It's almost empty,but I already have replacement*phew* The staying power is sooo great and the color 03 candy bar is divine
-Essence Better than Gel Nails Top Sealer : Holy grail......!!!!!!!
-Korres Mango Butter Lipstick: I have the color 45 coral and I love it especially with a dramatic eye look.It's quite sheer,but sooo moisturizing!

What are your favorite products this month?

Huggies + <3
Cookingchinchillas

Lovie Eyeshadow ....My new favorite blushes

Hi dolls

I have raved a lot about Lovie Cosmetics,because their products are cheaper than essence products and they have such a great pigmentation.
And 1 Euro for an eyeshadow duo is not bad at all!
The pink duo eyeshadow is my go-to pink for dramatic eye-looks and as you can see,it has a huge dent already.It makes a great blush too,especially on those days when I wear only foundation+concealer+mascara.

I carried the peach-bronze duo in my purse for a while and I kind of ignored it until the day I had to do a formal make up with the few things I carry in my purse.
There was no blush in my purse,so I took the peach colored eyeshadow and used it as a blush.And that night everybody asked what blush I am wearing.
Back at home I finally had a proper mirror to check out the color.
Amazing blush color!!It gives you such a healthy,youthful flush of color without being overwhelming.
The bronzy color also works great as a blush and if you apply it with a very fluffy brush it doesn't pick up too much shimmer particles.



Is there any eyeshadow you use as a blush??Or am I the only weirdo who does that *Lol*

direct bright midday sun

in the shadow

Huggies
Cookingchinchillas

Essence Better than Gel nails Top Sealer Review

Hi dolls!

Essence really managed to wow me with their new products.From all the new stuff I have tried,there wasn't any bad or average product.One of my readers was nice enough to send me the better than Gel Nails Top Sealer which is really hyped by German Guru's and Bloggers.
So thanks a lot Bine <3 <3 <3 Hope the cookies arrived save


Packaging: The top coat comes in a neat black bottle with a black cap and I just noticed that the bottle has cute little shimmers everywhere.0.34 fl oz/10 ml of product which is a lot

The Product: Oh wonder oh wonder the top coat is clear,quite runny,very smelly,but amazingly fast drying.

What it promises: "Fast drying top sealer for perfectly looking gel-like nails."


My 2 cents: I purchased 5 bottles,do I need to say more??The first time I used this, I noticed that it dried 3 layers of nail polish and nail art in such a short time.It kind of is a protective layer at first,so you can happily do stuff instead of waving and blowing on your hands.It also flattens the surface of the nail polish/nail art which is amazing.
But the highlight is the duration: 1 week with no chipping.Hard labor,chores and garden work....still no chipping.If m,y manicure wouldn't have grown out (huge gap at the bottom),I would still have perfectly manicured nails.Seche Vite, the holy grail of top coats is just another expensive luxury item compared to the essence better than gel nails top sealer.

Pro :
-Dries all layers of nail polish in such a quick time
-the best duration I have ever seen
-high shine
-surface smoothing
-Price (3.49 Euros)
-great brush

Con:
-Bottle is not clear,so you can't see how much you have used

Conclusion:
Holy grail! I stocked up on this stuff because it's amazing.I will not even bother looking at other top coats now.

Huggies
Cookingchinchillas

Tea Tip: Lipton Clear Green Orient

Hi dolls


I am constantly trying new teas,because I like to have variety.With the lipton clear green Orient tea I was really skeptical,simply because the previous clear green (citrus) I had, tasted very soapy although it smelled gorgeous.
But when I read the ingredients (star anise,cinnamon,licorice ),my worries were blown away.
How bad can a tea with my favorite spices taste?
The first cup was amazing! You can really tell,that there is anise in it.
It's a quite summery tea,because it has this nice cooling sensation and it makes a great ice tea.

Conclusion: Great summer tea!

FTC: I purchased the tea with my own money,I wasn't payed to mention the product nor was my opinion altered.Not affiliated with lipton.

Essence Stay all day 16 h concealer review

On the right bottom you can see the illuminating pigments,just enlarge the picture by clicking on it.

Hi dollies

Essence really turned it up a notch with their new products.The previous concealers from essence were good,but nothing too special.
The stay natural concealer was okay and worth it's money and the essence forget it concealer was great for color correction,but it had a slight tendency to slip and slide after a few hours.
I am a concealer lover,because I don't always use foundation,so with a concealer I can cover up the flaws and go out and about.Of course I had to try the stay all day 16 h concealer,which I almost didn't see because it was under the sun club products in the stand.There were two shades available and I went with number 10 natural beige because the other color was too yellow for my skin tone.

Packaging: The essence stay all day comes in a clear plastic tube with a silver cap and silver prints,there is 0.23 fl oz / 7 ml of product.And the product comes with a doe foot wand.

The product: This concealer has a very creamy and soft texture,which melts into the skin and sets to a beautiful silky touch consistency.It is not drying and doesn't settle in fine lines/expression lines like I have under my eyes.
I couldn't notice any significant scent or aroma.


What it promises: "long-lasting,cream-fluid concealer covers under eye shadows and skin imperfections.With light reflecting pigments for a naturally radiant complexion"

My 2 cents: I am soo beyond happy with this product and I really tested it,because at first I was expecting an average concealer that will settle into my fine lines,no matter how much HD powder,setting powder and setting spray I use.
But this essence concealer can finally keep up with high end brands and I feel it is kind of a touche eclat dupe.
Well 'eclat' /illuminating /highlighting concealers are big now anyway,which is a good thing.
I have tried to apply it with a concealer brush,because I am not a big fan of using the wand on my skin and it works soooo well: Buildable coverage which can be medium to full.
For 2 layers I highly recommend a good finely milled setting powder.
Even applied with the fingertips is great and probably quicker,but I am a sanitary freak,so yay concealer brush.
For one coat only you don't need a setting powder if your skin isn't oily and it will really last 16 hours.
With a good setting powder it can last for up to 22 hours (aka the busiest day of my life)

And mixed with a bit of the farmasi concealer,which has a pink-ish/salmon undertone ,this product makes the skin look flawless thanks to the illuminating pigments which you can see right next to the swatch picture.

Pro:
-great coverage
-easy application
-not drying
-great texture that melts into the skin
-keeps it's promises of being long-lasting
-illuminating

Con:
-Packaging : Not very sanitary,and towards the end it will be easy to get to product left-overs.

Conclusion: I definitely recommend this product to everybody.This product can easily be compared to some high end concealers.I will repurchase and probably commit suicide once the product leaves the range.

Huggies
Cookingchinchillas

Guest Post 1 : Natalie's Beauty Land Oriflame Click it- review

Hi everyone!
I'm Natalie from Natalie's BeautyLand and I'm here to add some pink in this goth blog! lol, just kidding! I wouldn't want to give a heart attack to my dear friend!

I'm going to review the Oriflame Very me Click it products. The products I have today are:
-eyeliner in grey, brown, blue (also available in black and green)
-mascara in black (also available in green)
-concealer in pink (also available in gold)
-lip stain in raspberry, red
-lipgloss in neon pink (available in 4 more colors)
-connector

Packaging-Application

They come in clear plastic tubes that contain 3.5ml(0.1 fl.oz) of product. You can see the details of packaging by clicking the photo.
2 of the products and the connector are about 12.5cm long which means they can fit in your tiny purse, your makeup bag or even your pencil case! They are great for touch ups during the day!
The lip stain, lipgloss and concealer come with a doe foot applicator, the mascara with a regular mascara wand and the eyeliner with a tiny brush.

The actual product
Eyeliner: the blue one is the only metallic color and my personal favorite. With 1-2 strokes the color is opaque. Longlasting but you can remove them with regular eye make up remover.

Mascara: the wand is not too big, the formula is a little watery which I like because it doesn't clump. Longlasting and smugdeproof, not waterproof. For me this is an average mascara as it doesn't give much volume or length and it doesn't curl the eylashes.

Concealer: the pink is not actually pink, it's more a salmon color which is perfect to correct the dark circles. The formula is watery so make sure to not drag the product away with your finger. It doesn't last long but it doesn't look caky at all so you can re-apply during the day.

Lipstain: make sure that your lips are not dry and not oily (from lipbalms) before you apply them. Apply 2-3 thin coats and let each one to dry to achieve the perfect color. They are longlasting, eat/drink/kiss-proof but not sticky at all. They smell and taste nice too! Of course, you can apply lipgloss on top for shine.

Lipgloss: just a regular lipgloss, the color is pretty (pink with purple shimmer) and it smells nice!

Swatches

Where can you find them/Cost
You can buy the products from any Oriflame consultant.
They are very affordable, they usually cost less than 4 euros each and if you buy 2 products you get the connector for free.

Summary
I absolutely love the lip stains and for this price? Go get them!
The blue eyeliner is pretty, the other colors are ok.
Concealer is also a nice color and formula, I just wish it lasted longer.
I'd skip the other products or buy them just for my purse for touch ups.

This is my honest personal opinion. I hope you'll find it interesting and helpful. :)
Take care, have fun!

Natalie

Essence stay with me long lasting lipgloss review (03 candy bar)

Hi dolls

I have found the perfect lipgloss!All my other glosses perform poorly compared to the new essence lipgloss.
That was the only product which was on my wishlist for the new essence products,because there were so many great reviews.

Packaging: The gloss comes in a short,purse friendly plastic tube with a black cap.There are 2 stickers: One that says NEW and the other has the color and barcode.Our cute little lipgloss contains 0.13 fl.oz / 4 ml.Usable for 12 months.

What it promises: 'colorful lipgloss for glossy lips' (source: tube)

The product: To my surprise it smelled very familiar to me.It has that classic essence lipgloss scent which seems like berry/exotic fruits to me.Nevertheless it is very pleasant.The gloss itself is thick and creamy and a teeny tiny bit sticky.A good new thing is the applicator which has an hourglass shape.It picks up the product evenly and also applies it evenly.Great feature

My 2 cents: I got the color 03 candy bar,which caught my eye.I love this red-ish berry-candy color,although the other colors are very pretty too.
On my way home I had to apply it,because all the very positive reviews made me curios.Some of you may know that I smoke cigarettes and to me it is very important that I don't have gloss all over my cigarette.
This gloss does transfer to the ciggy,but it just leaves a tiny trace on the filter.

The reviews I read said that the gloss is still glossy and visible after two hours.No way Jose!
But it's true....and I can't believe it.
It does fade,but even after 2 hours the lips are still glossy and the color stays put.

I believe this gloss has some ingredient that stains the lips a bit,because after wiping it off,there is still some color on my lips.And on top of a lipstick this little baby is beyond great.

Pro:
-great applicator
-staying power
-great,not too sheer color pay off
-smell/scent
-no shimmer

Con:
-only 4 ml (less than a small color & go nail polish)

Conclusion:  Love this stuff,I will definitely repurchase one or two more colors.My other glosses have lost their statuses and I probably will never purchase a 'normal' gloss again.

Essence really turned it up a notch with their new amazing products!
The next review will be the stay all day 16 h concealer.

Huggies
CookingChinchillas

April Favorites

Hi dolls,


The last 2 months I accumulated a lot of new products,but I also dug out some stuff from earlier this year.
Here are my favorite products:

1.False Lashes from the 1 Euro shop: Thaaank god I stocked up on these.50 cent a pair and I got two designs.Spike lashes and criss cross ones.
2.Essence pure skin spot fighting duo: This stuff really helps to fight the little monsters in my face.
3.Lovie Mascara Waterproof: I really like the fact that the formula is quite wet,so it's really nice for layering.The mascara stays put even in some emotional moments.....
4.Farmasi Concealer: Sadly it's from an old collection and I threw away the box,so it's difficult to review it,but the fact that it is suitable for pale people and has a slight salmon undertone makes it perfect for under the eyes.
5.Essence XXXL Nudes lipgloss:Smells amazing,not too nude and perfect for a very dramatic make up with a muted lip.
6.Apivita Body Nourish: Oh boy.....Thank god I have stocked up on this too.Another 3 bottles from the magazine.Can't live without it anymore...I think


Do you own any of those products??If so,what do you like/dislike about them?

Huggies <3
Cookingchinchillas

Essence pure skin spot fighting duo Review

Hi dolls,

Lately my skin is kind of bad,because I break out like a teenager.First I tried the usual natural remedies: Tea tree oil,honey,vinegar and even toothpaste,but naaah,skin just kept getting worse.So when I went for a haul with my gift certificate,I checked the pure skin stand from essence,which has served me well in the past.
I already have the Anti spot wash cream gel,the anti spot moisturizer (<3) and the pure teint cover stick.But getting yet another anti spot fighter made sense,because right now I need something for the 'no make up' days so I can go out and about with no worries.

Anyway,enough with the blah blah,let's do a review!
Packaging: The essence spot fighting duo comes in a little cardboard thingie,with all the instructions,ingredients and product description.Once you remove the card board,the product,which is made out of sturdy plastic comes to light.Each side of the duo is made of clear plastic.One side has a doe foot(5ml) and the other side has a roller ball applicator(4ml),you can use it up to 12 months.

What it promises:"2in1! the new duo-concealer offers two treatment-effects at the same time: as a first step, it treats and disinfects spots and uneven skin quickly and easily with the anti-bacterial formula, which has a practical roller-ball applicator. the lightly tinted concealer then covers spots and blemishes for a smooth, pure complexion."  (Source: http://www.essence.eu/en/products/pure-skin/cover.html)

My 2 cents:First of all I am relieved that the anti bacterial clear disinfecting liquid doesn't sting or burn.Previous zit zappers literally dehydrated the zit/spot and everything around it with a quite nasty burning sensation.This one doesn't burn at all.
To really test it out, I used it on a freshly 'summoned' spot and the liquid got absorbed quite quickly.By noon the spot wasn't that red anymore and the next morning it had lost all it's volume.The concealer works really well on spots and it doesn't emphasize them.And due to the roller ball applicator it's quite easy to apply 3 times a day and it really works.

Pro:
-Great packaging/concept
-kills nasty nasty spots (used it on the spot 3x a day)
-great for the purse
-concealer covers well
-concealer lasts 6 hours w/o setting powder
-concealer is buildable and blendable
-no burning/stinging sensation
-concealer is light enough 4 me

Con:
-the smell of the clear disinfecting liquid=hospital smell
-clear side has 1 ml less


Conclusion: Well I hope my skin will eventually calm down,but if it won't I am gonna keep this spot  fighting duo in my purse and of course I would repurchase it.


What is your anti spot secret?
Huggies
Cookingchins

Apivita Body Nourish Bath& Shower Gel Review

Hi dolls.

I had purchased the Apivita Body Nourish (almond lavender) as a gift in a Greek Magazine and usually shower gel doesn't excite   me at all,but this one really  made me change my mind.

Packaging: The product comes in the classical brown apivita plastic bottle made from plastic.The cap is black and has the company's logo imprinted on the top.You may use the product for 12 months and it contains 200 ml/6.8 fl oz.

The product:Apivita Body Nourish is SLES,Paraben,Silicone,Propylene Glycol,mineral oil and Ethanolamine free (Yay).96% Natural ingredients,contains Saponaria as a mild cleansing agent,almond and lavender oil for hydration and nourishment,lavender and neroli essential oil for a stress relieving effect.The product itself is a white gel,with an amazing smell that foams up really well.


What it promises: "Cleanse effectively without causing irritations,hydration and nourishment of the skin,stress relief"

My 2 cents:First of all the smell is amazing and just that makes you feel great.As I said,I never got excited about a shower gel,but this baby changed my mind.Usually I have to apply a lot of moisturizer after showering/taking a bath,because the skin on my body tends to get dry and flaky.So after trying the gel for the first time I got out of the shower,dried my skin and I was reaching for my moisturizer,but then I had a little "Wtf-Moment".Did I apply my moisturizer already?
Surprisingly the skin was feeling well moisturized,firm and it looked better.
The next day it was even better.
Maybe it is because I used supermarket shower gels all my life,but this product made a huuuuuge difference.
Well the stress relief-property doesn't really work for me,but only the way it moisturizes the skin is enough to become a huge body nourish-fan.

Pro:
-Great scent
-cleanses well
-amazing moisturizing properties
-better looking skin after 1 use
-great ingredients
-olive oil (<3 olive oil)

Con:
-300 ml retail for 12,20 Euro

Conclusion:
Thank god I bought another magazine with this amazing gift.Love Love Love this product.I had never experienced anything like this shower gel.My skin loves it.


Do you own any apivita bath/shower products,if so how do you like them?

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