Sometimes I get the urge to deeply cleanse my pores, especially on my nose. Usually, I rely on cleansing oils, but occasionally I buy pore strips. Unfortunately, the selection in stores is quite limited, so I picked up two budget options from Balea — the regular Hautrein Anti-Mitesser Nose Strips and the charcoal Aktivkohle Nose Strips.
Recently I’ve grown to like spray antiperspirants more. They feel fresher to me and seem a bit gentler on the skin. The Adidas Pro Invisible Antiperspirant Spray has been sitting on the shelf in my bathroom, but I still don’t use it every day. Here’s why.
I absolutely love highlighters and use them in almost every makeup look. I do have a small collection — it used to be bigger, but I decluttered it over time. Today, one of the top spots in my personal ranking belongs to Physician’s Formula Powder Palette Mineral Glow Pearls in Translucent Pearl, which turns out to be a beautiful glowing highlighter rather than just a powder.
Peptides are one of the most trending ingredients in skincare today. I’ve tried quite a few products with different types of peptides, and they usually work well for my skin. So when I bought Medi-Peel Hyaluronic Volume Eye Cream, I was pretty confident I would like it — and I was right.
I don’t have major skin concerns that require heavy concealer coverage, so I always choose light to medium formulas over full coverage. Essence Multitask Concealer was recommended by a beauty blogger, and I decided to try it during one of my online orders. I picked shade 10 Peachy Ivory.
I can’t imagine my hair routine without leave-in sprays. Every morning I apply them to the lower third of my hair to soften the ends and prevent frizz. The Yves Rocher Volume & Matière Hair Spray pleasantly surprised me — though not without a few nuances.
When it comes to intimate hygiene products, the most important thing is gentleness. I usually choose formulas with proven ingredients, such as lactic acid. That’s exactly what the Dixi Intima Sensitive Emulsion contains — the one currently sitting in my bathroom.
Multisticks are one of the most popular products in decorative cosmetics. In theory, they can be used for almost a full face of makeup — eyes, lips, and cheeks. The Rimmel Kind & Free Tinted Multistick is marketed as a product for lips and cheeks, but in my routine it works only as a blush. And here’s why.
Last winter, I really fell in love with barrier creams. They’re rich enough to protect the skin but still comfortable to wear — almost like wrapping your face in a cozy blanket. My favorite turned out to be the Korean Rawquest Barrier Recovery Cream, which comes in a generous 80 ml size.
The Catrice Colour Blast Eyeshadow Palette in shade 010 Tangerine Meets Lilac is, in my opinion, one of the best affordable summer palettes out there. You can go creative and bold or keep it soft and neutral — your choice!
