I skipped the previous pistachio-themed limited collection from Catrice, but the new spring launch immediately caught my attention. Even from the promo images, I knew I wouldn’t be able to resist. As soon as I saw the display in store, I picked up both the lip pencil and the face palette without hesitation.
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Frudia is well known for its interesting cosmetic ingredients — I used to absolutely love their blueberry line for dry skin, which worked wonderfully for me. Last summer, I decided to explore their sunscreens, and Green Grape Sebum Control Sun Gel SPF 50 turned out to be the best sunscreen I’ve ever tried.
I rarely pay special attention to citrus ingredients in skincare, but sometimes they’re simply impossible to ignore. That’s exactly what happened with Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening Mandarin-C, enriched with mandarin extract and designed to boost skin radiance.
You’ve probably seen d’Alba everywhere — that chic, minimalist Korean brand adored by influencers. I finally decided to try it myself but went for something different — not skincare, but their Skin Fit Grinding Serum Cover Pact. And sadly, it turned out to be a total disappointment.
I haven’t used Yves Rocher skincare for quite a while, but recently I got my hands on the Anti-Age Global Day/Night Cream & Night Mask — a truly multifunctional product that can be used as a day cream, night cream, or even a night mask. I’ll say right away: I use it only as a night mask, and I really enjoy it.
I love ultra-thin brow pencils that allow me to draw hair-like strokes and create a natural, effortless look. When my previous favorite ran out, I decided to try the MAYBELLINE Brow Ultra Slim in the shade Taupe — and it turned out to be an excellent choice.
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.
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.
