In my evening skincare routine, I prefer simple creams without active ingredients, as most of my actives come from serums. Not long ago, I finished Bioderma Atoderm Nutritive Cream, and it turned out to be a great discovery worth sharing.
Niacinamide has always felt like a rather mysterious ingredient to me. It’s heavily promoted as a skin-clearing component, yet it doesn’t enjoy the same cult status as, for example, retinol. Still, I decided to give it a try and tested The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum.
One of the most hyped-up beauty launches that refuses to leave the spotlight — the Rhode Peptide Lip Tint by Hailey Bieber. She can sell any makeup look she wears, and of course, her own products are no exception. Naturally, I couldn’t resist and picked it up in the shade Raspberry Jelly. 🍓
In a recently purchased beauty advent calendar, I came across a Foreo LUNA brush along with a cleansing balm. The balm came in a small 15 ml size and ran out in less than a week, but it was still more than enough to fully appreciate the product.
My first encounter with Charlotte Tilbury — and it’s definitely love at first sight 💫
The Luxury Palette in Pillow Talk Dreams instantly won me over: stunning design, flawless quality, and shades that beautifully enhance green eyes.
When it comes to makeup removal, I usually stick to two options: cleansing oils or cleansing balms. I alternate between them, and the latest product I tried was Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil.
I usually prefer basic face creams: all the skin’s needs are covered by serums, while creams are meant simply to “seal” everything in. However, from time to time a cream can pleasantly surprise — and that’s exactly what happened with Mizon Collagen Power Firming Enriched Cream.
The Yves Rocher Khol Pencil landed in my hands as a gift during the brand’s winter sale — and honestly, I might have chosen better than I thought 😌
I appreciate Uriage for its straightforward formulas and products that truly work. When the weather gets warmer, I always add hydrating serums to my routine, and at the moment I’m using Uriage Eau Thermale Serum enriched with hyaluronic acid.
I’ve tried Laura Mercier’s stick eyeshadows before, and I liked them, though that was with a lighter shade. Today I’m testing the darker shade, Amethyst, and sharing how I’ve been working with it.
Poland is home to many great affordable skincare brands with well-formulated products. During my stay in Warsaw, I discovered one of them — OnlyBio — and left the store with the Kombucha Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam.
No evening skincare routine is complete without a facial cleanser. If I used to prefer dense Korean foam cleansers, now I clearly gravitate towards gel textures. And my current favorite is Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser.
Nobea is a brand sold exclusively on Notino — and it’s all about simple, affordable makeup that actually works. One of their best little surprises? These mono eyeshadows that cost just $1 each! 💸
Back in December, I discovered a new fragrance brand for myself — MCM. Their bottles are truly distinctive: each one is decorated with an animal head. In my case, it’s Zen Elephant, but the collection also features rabbits, dogs, bears, and other animals.
Everyone’s heard of Fenty Beauty by Rihanna — especially her lipsticks and foundations. But I decided to try the Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara… and sadly, it didn’t live up to the hype.
I genuinely enjoy ampoule skincare — it feels more effective to me than most other formats simply because it delivers a true concentrate. I already had experience with similar products, so testing the BABOR Hydra Plus Ampoules wasn’t something new, but it turned out to be a very successful introduction to the brand.
The most important things I look for in a hand cream are deep hydration without stickiness and fast absorption. The latest products I’ve tried meet these expectations perfectly, and one standout comes from Korean skincare — Haruharu wonder Black Bamboo Nourishing Calming Hand & Nail Cream with Murumuru Butter.
Since I started ordering beauty boxes from Notino, I’ve often come across their in-house brand Nobea, which offers a range of makeup products. Today, I’m sharing my experience with two of their kajal eye pencils — and spoiler: they’re absolutely worth it! 💫
I can’t imagine my morning routine without a hair spray — my hair care ritual always starts with brushing. At the moment, L’Oréal Paris Elseve Hyaluron Plump with a 2% hyaluronic complex has taken its place in my bathroom, and I genuinely enjoy using it.
Some things just never go out of style — and Bourjois mascaras are definitely among them. I’ve used them for years, and recently I revisited the classic Volume Glamour, which promises that sought-after ultra volume. ✨
After every hair wash, I always use leave-in products — alternating between creams, serums, and oils. But recently, Lador La Pitta Perfumed Hair Oil 01 has completely outshined all the other bottles, and now I use only this one.
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A good hand cream should absorb instantly, smell divine, and keep the skin soft for hours — and Caudalie Vinotherapist checks all the boxes. Once you try it, it’s hard to stop repurchasing.
Danish brand Gosh recently refreshed its lineup with a new range of wooden eyeliners in natural shades, promising waterproof performance. I picked up the Woody Eye Liner in shade 003 Teak — and here’s how it performs in real life.
This winter I suddenly experienced dryness on my eyelids — something that had never happened to me before. My eyelid skin became very sensitive, so I decided to nourish it with a richer product than I usually use. I chose Yves Rocher Lift Pro-Collagen Anti-Wrinkle De-Puffing Eye Care with plant-based collagen.
If I had to pick the best matte lipstick in pencil form, this would be it — Bourjois Velvet The Pencil in the shade 05 Red Vintage. A true love story in stick form ❤️
I truly believe that real skin benefits mostly come from serums, while creams have long become supporting products focused on smoothness and nourishment. That’s why my routine almost always includes an active serum, which I then seal with a simple cream. At the moment, that cream is Dixi Coenzyme Q10. And between us — I also use it as an overnight face mask.
A couple of years ago, Garnier’s fruit hair masks were incredibly popular. I personally loved the banana one, and recently decided to try them again — especially since the brand promises an updated formula. This time I chose two options: the Aloe moisturizing mask and the Pineapple mask for length shine.
I’ve always preferred waterproof eyeliners — they make me feel safe about my makeup no matter how long the day gets. And Bourjois Contour Clubbing Waterproof in the shade 57 Up and Brown totally delivers. 💪
I finally tried the famous VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 50 micro-needle serum. I started with the lightest version, enriched with cica and hyaluronic acid.
L’Oréal has recently released a new product — hyaluronic oil-plumpers with a tint effect that reacts to the lips’ pH. I was choosing between the dark purple and the blue shade, and the latter won, so I ended up with shade 113 Crystal Ice.
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I love hydrogel eye patches, but I’m picky about them: the shape, the level of essence, and the actual results all matter to me. After trying the Petitfee Agave Cooling Hydrogel Eye Patch, I realized these are the best patches I’ve used so far.
Have you heard of Slovak cosmetics? If not, now you have — and not just any cosmetics, but natural ones. I decided to try two shampoos from Carpathia: one designed to reduce hair loss, and another aimed at promoting growth and adding shine, formulated with linden, calendula, and sage.
I still remember the Max Factor Lipfinity Lip Colour from my friend’s wedding back in 2014. She wore it on her big day and was absolutely thrilled. I, however, only tried it at the beginning of 2024 — and now I completely understand her excitement. Let me tell you why.
Spicules started trending everywhere on social media closer to fall 2024 — and like many, I got intrigued. After reading countless posts and reviews, I decided to try them myself. Since I’ve always had quite visible Venus rings on my neck, by age 34 I thought it was time to take action. That’s how I discovered Medipeel Peptide Naite 1000 Shot Neck Stick.
Catrice has once again updated its ассортимент — this time with a spring release. Many cool products appeared, but what interested me most were the eyeshadows and this brow gel in a small pot.
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I used to tint my brows from time to time, then stopped for a while, and recently decided to bring the habit back. I chose the Syoss Brow Permanent Tint in the dark brown shade.
Lately, I’ve gone back to using hair growth treatments — I still want to maintain both my preferred length (for me that’s waist-length) and enough density. I try different products, and this time I reached for the budget-friendly Slovak brand Dixi. As usual, I chose the men’s line (since the women’s one doesn’t have this product) and picked up their Caffein Booster.
Let’s take a little trip down memory lane with Max Factor — a brand many of us grew up with. I don’t see as many posts about it these days, but to me, it’s still a solid classic. Their Colour Elixir Soft Matte line of liquid lipsticks is proof that the brand can still deliver quality — and my shade, 015 Rose Dust, is a gem.
Essence released a lip scrub as part of their Alice in Wonderland collection, and of course I had to get it. The product comes in an adorable and compact 10 ml tube made of sturdy plastic. It’s manufactured in China, although for some reason the ingredient list isn’t printed on the packaging.
More and more brands are launching universal eyeshadow sticks with a jelly texture and multidimensional shimmer. I already tried similar ones from Catrice, so it was time to test their “younger sibling” from Essence. The collection includes three shades, and I chose the nude option — 01 Frosted Twinkle.
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Hair oils are a must in my routine — I use them after every wash to soften the ends, reduce frizz, and give that silky smooth finish. But not every oil lives up to expectations. In this year’s ASOS Advent Calendar, I found the Arkive Hybrid Oil Baobab & Jojoba Oil for Hair, and here’s how it performed.
The Rituals Sakura Body Scrub has officially become my favorite — everything about it is perfect, from the scent to the texture.
Everyone loves a good nude — I’m sure of it. When I don’t feel like wearing bold lips, I always reach for my favorite soft pastels. One of my all-time affordable favorites is the Wet’n’Wild MegaLast Matte Lip Color in the shade Never Nude.
I had never tried skincare from New Zealand before, but there’s a first time for everything. Thanks to a beauty box, the Antipodes Flora Probiotic Skin-Rescue Hyaluronic Mask landed in my hands — and now it holds an honorable place in my routine.
In recent years, Catrice has been pleasantly surprising me. If the brand used to fly under my radar, now I often find myself drawn to their limited editions, and the permanent range keeps delivering solid products. A great example: these duochrome eyeshadows priced at a very budget-friendly €5.
I’ve always loved the signature scents of Caudalie, and when I wanted something indulgent yet gentle, I reached for the Thé des Vignes Shower Gel. And yes — it’s just as lovely as it looks.
I know many makeup lovers are constantly on the hunt for cool-toned palettes, while brands keep releasing mostly warm ones. Personally, I don’t mind warm shades (my undertone suits them!), but I finally found a budget-friendly cool palette in the drugstore — Essence The Cool Nude Edition.
I decided to relive my student days and return to Garnier — a brand you can find in any drugstore. I’ve always liked their products: affordable, simple, and reliably good. This time, I picked up two new facial cleansers.
This winter I discovered an affordable yet amazing mascara — the Rimmel Thrill Seeker. I’ve tried Rimmel mascaras before and always found them decent, so my hopes for this one were high — and it didn’t disappoint!
I love leave-in hair products — and while I used to rely exclusively on oils, serums and creams have recently taken over my routine. Turns out, they work incredibly well for long, fine hair with dry ends. My latest test product, the Tresemme Lamellar Shine Leave-in Cream Serum, turned out surprisingly good for its budget price.
