Sunday, November 26, 2023

Shopping from October to November

My shopping from October to November. Haven't even received everything yet, but trying to write this list now that I still remember and have a little bit time! Spent altogether about 283 €. This year Black Friday didn't kill my wallet so I am proud of that.




Dior Addict Lip Maximizer in Mahogany

Dior Rouge Dior Forever Transfer-Proof Lipstick 200 Forever Nude Touch

Dior Rouge Blush Cheek and Cheekbone Blush in 959 Charnelle

Clinique Power Lashes Set (Lash Power Mascara Black Onyx, Quickline For Eyes Intense Chocolate, Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream)

Eh, these are definitely impulse purchases because -25%. I felt like I really needed something to cheer me up. It is dark cold winter again and my annual winter depression is back. :( I've already told myself that I have to find more healthy ways to cope as shopping is not the solution, but with all the stress I just chose the easy way out again. 130€

I really ended up liking the Lip Maximizer in Mahogany! I already bought Shimmer Macadamia earlier and liked the shade a lot, too. Haven't played too much with the lipstick yet, but it sets quickly and is a bit drying. Maybe summer is better time for it, or I have to prep my lips better. It feels very light on lips though. It does not transfer but it does not last through eating. I am not quite sold on the shade Forever Nude Touch yet. I like that it's not pink leaning on me at all. When layered, I feel it's maybe too warm??? Looks best when lightly patted on so it's more natural.


Nizoral Shampoo

For my scalp mainly. The bottles are expensive (22€/100ml), but at least a little goes a long way because currently I use it maybe every two-three weeks.



Notino Sample Sets x3

Rexona Maximum Protection Sport Strength Antiperspirant 

Jil Sander Evergreen Shower Gel

Notino has this cool new option of making your own discovery sets from samples. Obviously I had to try it! I chose enough for a few boxes. This year I didn't buy an advent calendar, but I put these samples into an older calendar box I have. So I still get a small surprise everyday during December and I didn't have to shell several hundreds for a new calendar! The rest of the boxes I filled with candies as I didn't have quite enough samples.

The sample box of 5 costs 6,40 €. I purchased 3 so it was only 19,20 €. Got Jill Sander shower gel only because the order got free shipping and the product cost the same as shipping. Should've gotten more antiperspirants.


Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette x2 

Versace Bright Crystal EdT x2 is a traveller's edition gift set I got from my partner! I have already used one bottle and I think it is a safe everyday fragrance. With two 30ml bottles, I am never running out of it again! Took probably 5-8 years to finish the first one... Yes, I do like the most basic light fragrances and I try to purchase only those from now on.

Medik8 Pore Refining Pore Cleanse Gel Intense

Medik8 Skin Ageing Micellar Mousse 40 ml

Medik8 Blemish Clarifying Foam 40ml

RefectoCil Oxidant Cream

K18 Leave In Molecular Repair Mask 15ml

Maybelline Sky High Mascara Cosmic Black

From Lyko, some cleansers and other useful things. Very interested in to see if K18 does anything. And if the basic Sky High mascara is as good as the waterproof one but easier to remove.


Banila Co Clean It Zero Mini Set (Cleansing Balm Revitalizing, Foam Cleanser)

From Iherb, I purchased other things as gifts and just threw the set in for myself as it was only a few euros. And the balm is ok for removing Maybelline's Sky High Waterproof Mascara.


The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum

The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 100ml

The Ordinary Foaming Cleanser 50 ml

About 24€, the cleanser is from the discovery set and lash/brow serum from the duo, the rest I gave to my mom. I didn't want to go overboard with Deciem's November sale because I have so many things to finish already, but still wanted to test the new cleanser and I am curious if lash serums actually work.

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Current Favorites

I choose my favorites whenever and however I like, repeating products as much as I like as well! 


Cerave Blemish Control Cleanser

Very nice basic cleanser! Removes basic makeup, sunscreen pretty well but anything waterproof needs another cleanser. Doesn't smell of anything, easy to wash off, slightly foamy, doesn't make my skin dry or squeaky but also doesn't leave any kind of film.


Dior Lip Maximizer in 020 Mahogany

So glad I purchased this one! Shimmer Macadamia is a perfect nude but Mahogany is such a nice sheer unique shade. Looks scary but on lips it's not as dark or weird at all. Of course if you layer it the result is more opaque but it's not too dark from the get-go. No shimmer, lasts pretty well.


Maybelline Sky High Mascara Waterproof

Waterproof indeed! Been wearing this several times while it's been raining and no smudging whatsoever! I absolutely trust this mascara to last all day. Easy to apply as well. Then, the negative side: it's super hard to remove. Almost nothing seems to work! Banila Co's Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm seems to be my best option so far from the removers I currently have.


Dior Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet EdT

Dior J'adore EdT

Both of these fragrances really grew on me. Both are subtle, not very long lasting, very safe options.