I honestly haven’t reached for a Max Factor lipstick in what feels like forever — but recently I decided it was time to revisit the brand. I picked up a shade from their classic Colour Elixir Lipstick line, and let me tell you, it reminded me why traditional bullets will never go out of style.
Spanish beauty isn’t something I’ve explored much yet, but little by little I’m discovering some amazing products. One such find is the La Chinata Hand & Nail Cream, enriched with natural extra virgin olive oil.
Who would’ve thought stick lipsticks would make such a comeback? For the past few years, I was all about liquid formulas, so trying the new generation of bullets was a pleasant surprise. One of my current daily favorites is the Zina The Color Lip Glow in shade 114.
Since my skin is naturally dry, I never skip hydrating serums in my routine. One of the best affordable options I’ve found is the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Serum, packed with two types of hyaluronic acid, pro-vitamin B5, and probiotics.
I don’t have a huge bronzer collection — in fact, I only own one matte bronzer. But it happens to be my favorite and the most versatile one: the Physician’s Formula Matte Monoi Butter Bronzer. It works beautifully year-round, whether in winter or summer.
When I was on holiday in Croatia this summer, I couldn’t resist trying some local skincare. The brand that stood out everywhere in drugstores was Olival, and I ended up picking their Hydro Cica Face Mask. Spoiler: no regrets!
I love highlighters, and whenever a brand releases something new, I usually try to pick up that item from the collection. I enjoy both classic and unusual shades. For everyday use, I consider the budget-friendly Essence Choose Your Glow palette a real work.
Not too long ago, Balea released new shower gels with natural scents — lavender for the evening and citrus for the morning. I went for the lavender one, Be Relaxed and Calm Aroma Duschgel, and honestly, no regrets (though I might go back for the citrus too 😉).
Let’s talk about a hot summer launch from Catrice! To celebrate the sunny season, the brand released two lip glosses in instantly recognizable packaging, inspired by summer cocktails. Shade 01, Lemon Spritz, didn’t tempt me — but the orange Aperol-inspired one? I grabbed it right away 🍹✨
I’ve always loved fragrant body care — there’s something so uplifting about catching a whiff of your own scent while getting dressed. And the Frudia My Orchard Peach Body Essence has to be the longest-lasting body lotion I’ve ever tried.
