MAC Makeup Look with Favorites: Ruby Woo, Patina and Soft & Gentle Skinfinish

It's so hard to admit that I like MAC Ruby Woo more than I've ever imagined. It made me reconsider my hatred toward specific red shades all over again. In fact, I was picking up the wrong shades the whole time (there are some exceptions khm). How bizzare is that for a beauty blogger? 

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Veliko se vrtim okoli rdečih ustnic in to težko priznam, glede na to, da sem se oklicala kot sovražnico klasične rdeče šminke. Ravno klasična MAC Ruby Woo mi je odprla nova obzorja rdeče, ki je še nisem poznala. In me spravila v dilemo, če sem v vseh teh letih sploh izbirala pravi odtenek rdeče zase? Seveda se je med raziskovanjem našlo nekaj posebnih rdečih odtenkov, ki se me še zdaj zdržijo, vendar nobeden od teh ni klasična mat rdeča šminka. Kar malo žalostno, glede na to da sem lepotna blogerka kajne?

Metallic Makeup Trend in Drugstores: BeYu Mattalic Try On & Review

Metallic trend is slowly stepping on my nerves, it's everywhere. But I was still curious enough to see if drugstore alternatives suit my expectations. There's no way I would spend more than 20€ on a single metallic matte lipstick I would wear only on special occasion. BeYu came out with Mattalic Collection that has high performance while it won't burst your spending bubble. It has a true 80's vibe to it. Actually, BeYu Mattalic Lips  are currently 50% off in all DM stores in Slovenia with a discount code. For a better decision check out my swatches.

Fresh, Everyday Look with new Rimmel makeup: Fresher Skin foundation, Kate Sculpting Palette

Rimmel has been always competitive with their foundations and lipsticks ever since I've entered the world of UK makeup. And that was far before Rimmel even decided branching through Europe so intensely. Rimmel has both - great, firm launches while some leave me cold-hearted and uninspired. However, I still believe they're best in making mascaras, foundations and lipsticks. I'm really happy to see newer launches such as Fresher Skin foundation, Kate Sculpting Palette and The Only 1 Matte lipstick in my makeup drawers - you should definitely at least quickly scroll down to check swatches, colors and quick but naturally glowy makeup look with only Rimmel products.

Collistar Giardini Italiani Spring collection: Look & Test

Collistar, a traditional classic among Italian cosmetics and women. This is my first ever experience with this Italian brand (nope, I'm lying, I've already tried nail polishes) and I'm excited to share some thoughts on quality, appearance and performance. I'm guilty, usually Collistar beauty and makeup collections just pass by me not even noticing any particular beauty product. Honestly, it's very much old school, maybe even more prone to older women and ladies. Still, I try to get out of my comfort zone every once in a while, and I said yes to the new Collistar opportunity. I'm trying out (only for you) the new, fresh and upcoming Collistar Spring/Summer 2017 collection called Gardini Italiani, gardens of Italy. I was pretty impressed to see such a youthful collection that might even appeal to younger audience.

Make up Factory Dark Elegance of a Swan: Metallic lips, Eye Fluid & Shimmer Mousse

Makeup Factory has released a new collection called Dark Elegance of a Swan. I'm pretty sure you'll be surprised by it's performance and hidden beauty as the collection delivers products, that aren't actually common in the drugstore department. All in all, this collection is one of the best highlights of 2016 and beginning of 2017.

Festive Beauty Collections you shouldn't miss out this Holiday Season

Let me introduce you to the most beautiful, festive collections for this holiday season. Separating them from other chaff, I'm highly impressed with their performance, looks, quality and value for the money. Although I generally love glitters and bling bling every once in a while, I'm getting slightly agitated with identical glitter concept every holiday season. It's nice to see a fresh new air of sophisticated beauty editions that are actually usable all year around.

BeYu Be Vintage: mauve Fall Collection & Impressions

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Bamboo Makeup Collection you need to see: Catrice Neo Natured

Overwhelming flood of limited editions is slightly making me numb. There's only a minority of products that's so good that I want to keep forever. Catrice and Essence are the perfect examples of continuously releasing new limited editions along with re-vamping their standard assortment almost seasonally. It's slightly hard to keep up and I'm sad skipping limited editions and sorting out old, discontinued items that can't serve my blog. As a blogger I tend to stay away from buying limited editions. But every now and then, a collection (or two) makes me super excited.
This time it's fall Catrice Neo Natured with stunning bamboo packaging.

Classic Makeup Trends for Fall & Mac Velvet Teddy Dupe

All NEW Makeup on my Vanity: Sephora Haul, Drugstore & more

If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably noticed I've been enjoying my time in Spain. There's no better way than Valencia to merge beaches, aquarium, city break, beautiful architecture and shopping in one. Spain is like a meet point of all makeup around the world - from highly concentrated Sephora on every corner, to UK and European drugstores, up to Korean variety of Tony Moly. Sticking to Sephora, I've been excited to finally pick additional Too Faced pieces. I could say it's one of my favourite brands but it's a pain in the ass buying it online or finding their counter in Europe. Also, Kat Von D is exclusively sold in Sephora so I won't even lose words on that. 

Intro to Bobbi Brown & My Starter Kit Review

Recent Bobbi Brown Event was pure heaven for my soul. After indepth reading of Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual (that I got for Christmas upon my wish), I was feeling pretty excited to finally met Eduardo Ferreira, global makeup artist for Bobbi Brown. It was like....meeting a close Jesus' relative after intensely reading the Bible. Yes, Eduardo Ferreira is that cousin. With his master skills and charismatic appearance, I was once more falling in love with makeup. My love glance had no limit and I was absorbing every single word he said. He re-created Bobbi Brown's philosophy perfectly, as almost she was on the event herself. Bobbi Brown philosophy charms with enhancing natural beauty. Forget contouring, strobing is several years long philosophy from Bobbi Brown. Glowy skin, big lashes and innocent looking cheeks are the way to go. To read more about Bobbi Brown Event itself, go to my fellow blogger Lippie Hippie.

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Bobbi Brown dogodek je bil zame skoraj nadnaraven. Kot bi po zavzetem prebiranju Biblije srečali bližnjega sorodnika samega Jezusa, ne pretiravam. Tako jaz dojemam Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual, lepotno knjižno biblijo za vse ženske. Po intenzivnem prebiranju, vse odkar sem jo dobila v dar za Božič (spet sveta prispodoba, kakšno naključje), sem v začetku novega leta prav vzhičeno pričakovala Bobbi Brown dogodek. Eduardo Ferreira, umetniški direktor in vodja izobraževanj pri Bobbi Brown, ni razočaral s svojo karizmo in neverjetnimi lepotnimi napotki. Da, to je ta sorodnik Jezusa. Enostavno je očaral s svojmi tehnikami ličenja in poustvaril samo filozofijo Bobbi Brown, kot bi bila le-ta tudi na našem majhnem, a slovensko velikem dogodku. Bobbi Brown filozofija očara s poudarkom naravne lepote, kar privlači ženske in poenostavi marsikatero ličenje zgodaj zjutraj. Bodimo iskreni, vse ženske imamo prenatrpane urnike in premalo časa. Tisti čar, sijaj in iskrivost pa lahko poenostavimo v majhen ritual, ki bo poudaril naše dobre poteze in skril nepravilnosti. Več o samem dogodku si lahko preberete na blogu Lippie Hippie.

Slika: Aida M., blogger at Lippie Hippie

Bobbi Brown makeup is masterpiece. Textures are perfectly balanced and the simplicity of packaging is making the products stand out. They are proffessional yet easy to use without unnecessary colour spectrum. The most famous product along Bobbi Brown Corrector is Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks. It's a multi-purpose breath of fresh colour for your lips and cheeks in a cream form. Cream blush looks instantly natural on your cheeks, while it gives perfect pigmentation to your lips. Who doesn't like matching lipstick and blush anyway? Formula joins with the skin as one and gives a lift to your face. They are highly pigmented yet enough blendable for beginners. Pot Rouge comes in several different tones, all carefully selected for every skintone. Pale Pink 11 shade is perfect for fair, light and medium skintones as it gives freshness and a pop of colour.

Bobbi Brown izdelki so mojstrski, popolnost tekstur in ličnost izdelkov tvori nepozabno profesionalno ličenje. Med najbolj odmevnimi je vsekakor večnamenski Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks, primeren za dodajanje živahnosti na lička in ustnice. Kremna formula se naravno spoji s teksturo kože in doda videz svežine. Ob stiku s kožo tvori kremno teksturo, ki je obenem zelo pigmentirana in obstojna. Kljub dobri pigmentaciji, ga lahko enostavno zabrišejo tudi začetnice v ličenju. Bobbi Brown odtenki so naravni in ustvarjeni za vsak ten kože. Pale Pink 11 odtenek je kot nalašč ustvarjen za svetlopolte, saj odtenek deluje naravno, hkrati pa poživi obraz. Vsestranskost z lahkoto upraviči malce višjo ceno.

Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara is a pitch black mascara to emphasize your natural lashes. It truly has one of the most darkest formulas on the market, perfectly fitting the concept of smokey eyes. With each stroke of mascara, you'll be left with perfect volume and bushy lashes. It's not the best at lengthening but tops other mascaras just fine. For those visible lashes you've always wanted. Texture is just enough wet, while the brush will appeal to majority. Also, note that the formula stays fresh for several months. It's the perfect black weapon for every woman, that's why, Smokey Eye Mascara got a lot of attention beforehand. Do I sense a newly released Bobbi Brown mascara?

Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara je ena izmed najtemnejših maskar, primernih za vsakršni ''smokey look''. Z vsakim nanosom bo maskara podarila še večji volumen, večjo dramatičnost in hkrati definicijo. Trepalnice lepo loči, hkrati pa naredi dovolj opazne, da ni potrebe po dodatni definiciji oči. Sama bi še želela malce več podaljšanja, sem pa kljub temu zadovoljna s poudarjenimi in košatimi trepalnicami. Najraje jo kombiniram z ostalimi maskarami za podaljšanje, saj poda na koncu še bolj črn poudarek in definicijo. Tekstura je ravno dovolj gosta, hkrati pa lepo ohranja svežino same formule. Trepalnice so po Bobbi Brown pomembno orožje vsake ženske, zato je kultna Smokey Eye Mascara nepogrešljiva v vsaki kozmetični torbici.

My first Bobbi Brown splurge was Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Galaxy 9. I've heard many praises of their stick and cream eyeshadows so I blindly bought my first Bobbi Brown product. In terms of colour, it's a multi-dimensional khaki-silver with brown tones and golden pink shimmer. Pretty unique and spectacular as the name suggests. However, pigmentation is not my friend. Galaxy is semi-sheer so you need at least 2-3 coats to make it fully opaque. It's probably Bobbi Brown's intention as other nude shades look perfectly pigmented. Still, I love to layer it under my normal everyday shadows to make them more dimensional. In terms of longevity, it's pretty budge-proof on my eyelids. It's not a must have but you surely won't miss it out on Bobbi Brown counter.

Moj prvi Bobbi Brown nakup je zajemal Long-Wear Cream Shadow, kremno senčilo v odtenku Galaxy 9. Senčilo me je na prvi pogled očaralo z dimenzionalnostjo in prelivajočim odtenkom, medtem ko sem slišala veliko pohval na njihov račun. Galaxy je zatorej težko opredeljiv, kombinacija zamolkle sive in ''kaki'' ter rustikalno zlate kar kliče po odsevu. Na moje razočaranje je kremno senčilo malce prozorno, kar sicer ni značilno za ostala kremna senčila v tej liniji. Verjetno je namerno malce prosojno, da se lažje sloji. Senčilo se obdrži na veki tudi brez baze, obenem pa lepo poudari vsakodnevna senčila. Tekstura in formula sta mi všeč, vendar bi si želela popolno prekrivnost. Nevtralni odtenki v barvi kože so sicer čudovito pigmentirani. Galaxy ima upravičeno ime, saj je poln reflektivnih delcev, ki na svetlobi odsevajo zlato ali nežno roza barvo. 

BOBBI BROWN FACE

Bobbi Brown face is fresh, glowy and youthful. There are no signs of heavy textures or powders but rather, there's a thin layer of lightweight foundation and their cult Correctors. Bobbi Brown is a queen when it comes to colour-correcting and covering up dark circles. It's a must for making your face looking fresh and youthful. Eyes are only defined and highlighted with earthy tones, while you can express yourself with bold mascara application and soft eyeliner. I used Smokey Eye Mascara for that pitch black effect. Brows are only corrected. Lips and cheeks shine as rose petals with Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks in colour Pale Pink. Bobbi Brown believes that all women naturally blush pink so please, no peaches or browns.

BOBBI BROWN OBRAZ

Bobbi Brown obraz je svež, naraven in iskriv. Ni znakov težkega pudra, obenem pa poudarja najboljše poteze obraza. Lahkotne teksture pudrov prekrijejo ravno dovolj, medtem ko korektorji v odtenkih breskve poskrbijo za tako nadležne temne kolobarje. Korektorji (Correctors) so srce in duša Bobbi Brown. Tudi oči se le nežno poudarijo, sicer najlažje s kakšno nevtralno šampanjec barvo in drobcem reflektivne senčke na sredini veke. Obrvi se samo poudari, maskaro pa lahko radodarno slojite na vaše trepalnice. Temnejše so trepalnice, lepši je pogled. Smokey Eye Mascara sem zato nanesla na spodnje in zgornje trepalnice. Ustnice in lička naj ostanejo čimbolj naravna, svežino pa se lahko doda z nežnim dotikom Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks. Sama sem uporabila odtenek Pale Pink na ustnicah in ličkih, saj Bobbi Brown verjame, da je roza najbolj naraven odtenek za lica. Nobena ženska na svetu ne zardi marelično ali rjavo.

Along with all fantastic products, I warmly suggest to at least browse through Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual book. It's a fantastic example of techniques, makeup looks, makeup tips and professional makeup applications. It's a staple for anyone, who loves venturing into makeup world. Bobbi Brown is available worldwide and don't forget to check out Bobbi Brown online site for updates. 

Prav tako priporočam vpogled v Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual knjigo, ki je odlična za začetnice kot tudi mojstrice ličenja. V njej so čudovito predstavljene tehnike za ličenje, različni videzi, potrebni izdelki za mojstrsko ličenje in njene male skrivnosti za lepšo kožo. Je čudovita osnova za vsakogar, ki se spogleduje z ličenjem. Knjigo lahko prelistate tudi v edinem Bobbi Brown kotičku v Sloveniji - Müller drogerija na Čopovi ulici. Poleg listanja knjige si lahko podrobno ogledate vse izdelke Bobbi Brown, vključno z omejenimi kolekcijami. Upam, da ste tudi vi občutili moje občudovanje do te znamke, hkrati pa bi se zahvalila ekipi Orbico in Müller Slovenija za tako enkraten in nepozaben dogodek.

My Artdeco Spring Look: Beauty Meets Fashion

Artdeco created his Spring 2016 collection in collaboration with Talbot Runhof, a successful brand under the fingertips of two designers. Their collaboration is not a new thing as they were gathering ideas in the past. This time, Artdeco went all out with floral print, navy sailor lines and high intensity colours. This romantic yet bold collection of makeup is truly inspirational to try out different, ''out of the box'' looks. Fashion and beauty truly go hand in hand. What better way to announce upcoming spring...

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Artdeco je v sodelovanju z Talbot Runhof, ki je že skoraj tradicionalno, zacvetel v vsej veličini pomladnih barv. Talbot Runhof je namreč uspešen butik dveh oblikovalcev, ki sta vedno v koraku s trendi. Sveže cvetje, mornarske črte in barve modnih trendov so ujete v prikupno in zelo barvito zbirko ličil Beauty Meets Fashion. Hkrati drzna a romantična interpretacija, nakazuje da se moda in lepota resnično lepo ujameta v paru. Ali je sploh še kako bolje naznaniti pomlad kot s pisanim šopkom cvetja?

I've never really had any experiences with Artdeco mascaras, but there is something special about this particular Volume Supreme Mascara (13,95€). I've heard many praises beforehand and my expectations were high. Silicone mascara wand is actually perfect for getting those perfect, combed through lashes with fair lengthening. It gives a bit of volume and a lot of length while lashes look sophisticated without any clumps. Formula is lovely, not too liquidy yet it holds the curl. I generally hate extra liquidy formula like Maybelline's. Also, I don't feel you need any extra help from lash curler, the mascara is actually that good. Along with separate false eyelashes, I've also used this mascara in my spring look. Love at first try! I might convert into Artdeco mascara fan after all.

Pred preizkušnjo Volume Supreme Maskare (13,95€, Muller & na spletu) še nikoli nisem imela izkušenj z Artdeco maskarami. Slišala sem že kar nekaj pohval iz različnih smeri, vendar sem nekako vedno pozabila konkretno raziskati to področje. Bila sem zadovoljna z mojo redno izbiro, vendar me je nova Volume Supreme Maskara navdušila s prvim poizkusom. Trepalnice dobro poudari (čimbolj opazne, tem boljše), vendar jih kljub temu ne zlepi po nekaj nanosih. Silikonska krtačka trepalnice lepo loči, poda volumen in jih opazno podaljša brez dodatnega truda. Krtačka je univerzalna in bo všeč večjemu delu publike, saj je dobra srednja mera velikosti in tudi oblike. Formula je ravno pravšnja, ne pre-tekoča ne pre-gosta. Sovražim zelo tekoče formule, ki se ponavadi ne obdržijo dobro na mojih svetlih in dokaj kratkih trepalnicah. Prav tako maskara dobro obdrži dvig trepalnic sama po sebi. Težko sem navdušena nad novo maskaro takoj po odprtju, vendar me je tale prepričala s prvim nanosom. Mogoče pa se od danes naprej držim le Artdeco maskar...

Mineral Eye Styler (8,95€) is already a staple on Artdeco shelves, new is only colour in 90 Mineral Navy Blue. It's a blackened creamy shade with subtle navy blue sheen. It's waterproof and longlasting, perfect for adding a bit of depth to your inner eye area or smudged liner flick. Due to creamy formula, you can also use it as a base for all navy eyeshadows. It's opaque and buildable.

Mineral Eye Styler svinčnik za oči (8,95€, Muller & na spletu) je že dejansko nekaj časa na Artdeco policah, vendar se je skupini pridružil nov odtenek 09 Mineral Navy Blue. Svinčnik je baziran na črni barvi in ima dokaj subtilen mornarsko moder pridih. Kremna formula je popolna za vse, tako za ''zadimljen videz'' kot tudi nadomestek tekočega črtala. Kremna tekstura se lahko uporabi tudi kot baza za senčila. Obenem pa se črtalo posuši v dokaj vodoodporno formulo, ki jo lahko odstranimo le z oljnim čistilcem. Črtalo je dobro pigmentirano in se zlahka sloji.

Eyeshadows (dose 10,95€, each eyeshadow 4,95€) from Artdeco are always superb. From buttery smooth texture, longevity and crazy pigmentation. Six new shades were added to the massive palette of colours. All in all, they are all pretty pigmented but some of them are slightly crumbly (pink and navy blue). But let's take a look at each of them in detail.

36A Golden Almond is yellowish champagne with golden shimmer. It's not fully opaque but rather sheer wash of gold. I've used it in my look as a brow bone and inner eye highlighter. Could be easily used as cheek highlighter too. 120 Pink Bloom is standard pink with blue shimmer or shift. It's not the most pigmented colour out of the bunch but used with damp brush, I've incorporated pink on my lower lash line. 135 Skipper's Love is a pure matte red. Red eyeshadow is pretty difficult to use but paired with other brights, you can avoid looking sick or tired. I don't recommend using it with black eyeshadow as it can look outdated or devil-ish. I used it as a main colour all over my lid. 252 Lemon Flicker is a unique blend of lemongrass green and gold shimmer. It can be easily paired with neutral or as a refreshing grasshopper green. Perfect for the inner eye area or as a shifting colour through entire lid. 270 Navy Blue is a satin darkened blue, perfect as an liner or smokey base. Pigmentation could be better but eyeshadow base can bring out full intensity. 515 Mat Stony Shore is a perfect matte pigeon grey. It's just enough warm to be paired with neutrals yet I love to use it on my brows. Also, works well as a cheek contour shade on my lower look.

Artdeco Senčila za oči (dozica 10,95€ in posamezno senčilo 4,95€, Muller & na spletu) so po kvaliteti vedno popolna. Že nekaj let sem zvesta uporabnica njihovih enojnih senčil, saj so mehka kot maslo, imajo odlično pigmentacijo in so dolgo obstojna. Šest novih odtenkov preseneča z drznostjo palete barv in vsekakor vabijo izven okvirjev. Na splošno so vsi odtenki dobro pigmentirani, moti me le drobljivost pri roza in modrem odtenku. Ampak oglejmo si raje podrobno vsak odtenek.

36A Golden Almond je rumenkasto bež z zlatim odsevom. Odtenek ni popolnoma prekriven, zato se ga lahko sloji čez ostale barve ali se uporabi kot osvetljevalec kotičkov očes ali lic. 120 Pink Bloom je standardna roza s šimrastim odsevom modre. Malce drobljiva tekstura in slabša pigmentacija sicer ni tako velika ovira, saj se lepo nanaša na malce mokrem čopiču. 135 Skipper's Love je čista mat rdeča. Rdeča je zelo težka za uporabo, saj lahko oči hitro izgledajo vnete ali utrujene. Mogoče se izognite kombinacije rdeča-črna, saj lahko oči hitro izgledajo ''zlobno'' in raje posezite po kombinaciji svetlejših odtenkov. 252 Lemon Flicker je nadvse nenavadna mešanica limonsko zelene in zlatih svetlečih delcev. Lepo osvetli notranje kotičke oči, doda pa tudi nekaj dimenzije na vekah. 270 Navy Blue je dokaj potemnjena mornarsko modra, ki se lahko uporabi za ''smokey eyes'' ali doda obrobo namesto tekočega črtala. Pigmentacija sicer ni najboljša, vendar se v kombinaciji s svinčnikom ali bazo lahko doseže popolna prekrivnost. 515 Mat Stony Shore je idealna golobje mat siva, popolna v kombinaciji ostalih nevtralnih odtenkov. Jaz jo uporabljam tudi za obrvi, saj ima ravno pravšnjo dozo toplega in hladnega tona.

For this unusual Spring look I've used:

Eyeshadow 135 Skipper's Love for entire lid
Eyeshadow 120 Pink Bloom on my lower lash line
Eyeshadow 36A Golden Almond on my brow bone and inner corners
Eyeshadow 515 Matt Stoney Shore as a cheek contour and brow colour
Volume Supreme Mascara along with single false lashes
Perfect Color Lipstick 25A (Mystical Forest LE) with Kiko Smart Lip pencil 715
On the second picture I've only changed lip color with MAC All Fired Up

Za ta dokaj nenavaden spomladanski videz sem večinoma uporabila:

Senčilo 135 Skipper's Love po celotni veki
Senčilo 120 Pink Bloom na spodnjem delu vek
Senčilo 36A Golden Almond kot osvetljevalec pod obrvmi
Senčilo 515 Matt Stoney Shore za osenčenje ličnic in obrvi
Volume Supreme Mascara skupaj s posameznimi umetnimi trepalnicami
Perfect Color Lipstick 25A (Mystical Forest kolekcija) in Kiko Smart Lip pencil 715
Na drugi sliki sem le zamenjala šminko z odtenkom MAC All Fired Up

This collection definitely got me out of my comfort zone. Bold colours that usually don't get much attention on daily basis are truly a surprise. Nevertheless, Beauty Meets Fashion Talbot Runhof clearly has some hidden gems after initial frightening effect. Looking for that perfect red eyeshadow? 135 Skipper's Love is the answer. Colours like 36A Golden Almond and 252 Lemon Flicker give a bit of dimension to your neutral look with golden specks. While pigeon grey 515 Mat Stoney Shore is perfect for all blondes - multitasker for brows, contouring and neutral eyelooks. Volume Supreme Mascara is my personal gem from this line - it lengthens, gives volume and defines lashes without a problem. Along these eye makeup bits, there are also 6 Perfect Mat Colour lipsticks (I approve texture and colours!), 2 new Hydra Lip Booster glosses, 3 shades of Eye Designer shadows, 4 nail polishes, 1 red Mineral Lip Stylo and floral Blush. For international orders, check Artdeco on Beautybay.

Priznam, kolekcija me je potisnila izven mojih udobnih okvirjev. Drzne barve so velikokrat pozabljene v predalih, ker enostavno niso tako uporabne za vsak dan. Na prvo žogo deluje kolekcija celo malce hektično in zmedeno. Kljub temu, se v pomladni kolekciji Talbot Runhof lahko najde nekaj biserov. Če še vedno iščete popolno rdečo senčilo, bo 135 Skipper's Love prišel prav v kreativnih trenutkih. Odtenka 36A Golden Almond in 252 Lemon Flicker sta dokaj edinstvena in uporabna tudi za kanček razigrane pastelne a zlate barve. Medtem ko je 515 Mat Stony Shore nepogrešljiva nevtralno golobje siva za vse blondinke - tako za obrvi, senčenje in nevtralne videze. Volume Supreme Maskara je čudovita, trepalnice lepo loči ter jih hkrati optično podaljša in poveča. Vsekakor moj najljubši kos te kolekcije. Poleg vseh predstavljenih izdelkov lahko v kolekciji raziščete še 6 Perfect Mat šmink (teksturo sem preizkusila v Mullerju in potrjujem nakup), 2 nova odtenka Hydra Lip Booster glosa, 3 novi odtenki Eye Designer senčil, 4 laki, 1 svinčnik za ustnice in rdečilo s čudovitim cvetličnim potiskom. Kolekcijo si že lahko ogledate v Mullerjih ali na spletni strani Artdeco.

Festive Eyes with Clarins Ombre Matte Cream to Powder Eyeshadow

Clarins hybrid eyeshadows caught my attention right at the beginning of their launch. Creamy, pigmented and powdery without any needed fixing? Yes, please! It's a no brainer that I have usually love-hate relationship with creamy eyeshadows, especially if they're not longlasting and ends up all wrinkled and uneven in my eye crease. Oily eyelids is a common problem that just ruins all the fun with creamy textures and pretty finishes. I could never imagine myself in a million years to use a cream shadow without powder fixing to be a smokey eye base for upcoming festive season. And Clarins Ombre Matte made it happen. Without any additional fixing or powder toppings, Ombre Matte Cream-to-powder eyeshadows don't budge, crease or fade. They combine beautifully with powder shadows but can also shine through in all it's glory on their own.

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Majhni Clarins hibridi v obliki senčil so pritegnili mojo pozornost že v samem začetku lansiranja. Kremni, zelo pigmentirani in hkrati močno obstojni...je to sploh lahko realnost? Nikakor ni skrivnost, da imam ponavadi ljubezensko-sovražni odnos s kremnimi senčili, saj se hitro naberejo v gubo in niso dovolj obstojna. Verjamem, da ima  marsikatera od vas enak ali vsaj podoben večni problem. Kar je škoda, glede na to, da ogromno kremnih senčil nudi čudovite odtenke. V milijonih let si ne bi predstavljala, da bom lahko dejansko nosila kremna senčila v kombinaciji pudrastih senčil, brez da bi bilo treba kremno senčilo predhodno ''utrditi'' s prahom. Izjemo mi je dokazal Clarins z njihovo linijo Ombre Matte kremno-pudrastih senčil, ki se ne premikajo po veki, barva se ne razgubi in ohranijo intenzivnost. Ombre Matte so tako popolna kombinacija kremnega nanosa in intenzivnosti pudrastih senčil. Zasijejo lahko sami na vekah ali v družbi pudrastih senčil za bolj intenziven pogled.

Clarins Ombre Matte shade range is actually based around 7 matte colours with an exception of this 05 Sparkle Grey, which is a true neutral grey-taupe with shimmery finish. I'm pretty sure all of you could find a perfect shade within Clarins Ombre Matte range as it's consisted out of nudes, taupes, rosewoods and browns. 05 Sparkle Grey in particular can look different under certain lightning and shadow combining - more as a taupe or a cooler grey. Just with a slight finger press you can instantly feel the creaminess and velvety smooth texture. It's an odd thingy, I must say. Ombre Matte actually deserve to be called an eyeshadow hybrid as I can't entirely categorize it as a cream or powder shadow. I'm confused but nonetheless, I can wear it with or without additional powder shadow. It blends like a butter, acts like a potent cream shadow and settles as a powder.  Longevity is impressive as the shadow manages to stay put for several hours, I'm talking about 7-9 hours for sure.

Clarins Ombre Matte linija senčil se vrti okoli 7 mat odtenkov z izjemo mojega odtenka, 05 Sparkle Grey, kakor lahko sklepamo že iz samega imena. Svoj odtenek bi lahko našli praktično vsi, saj se barvna shema giblje od ''nude'' pa vse do vsestranskih rjavih in sivkastih odtenkov. Izbran 05 Sparkle Grey je torej edina izjema med Clarins, ki ima dodane mikro svetleče delce za sijaj. Barvo je sicer težko določiti, saj se preliva med nevtralno rjavo-sivo in vse do hladne kovinske sive. Pod vsako svetlobo in kombinacijo ličil se Sparkle Grey vede drugače, kar je dejansko zelo uporabno. Samo z rahlim dotikom lahko takoj občutite mehkobo senčila - dokaj nenavadna mala stvarca, moram priznati. Zaradi nenavadne teksture je tudi ne morem 100% uvrstiti v kategorijo kremnih ali prašnatih senčil. Z lahkoto se uporabljajo v kombinaciji, na dotik se vedejo kot maslo, so odlično pigmentirane in močno obstojne brez premikanja po veki. Obdržijo se lahko čez cel dan, sama sem senčilo testirala okoli 7-9 ur z brezhibnim rezultatom.

I applied Ombre Matte in 05 Sparkle Grey only in the center of the lids, following with powder shadows in the crease. I haven't fix Sparkle Grey with any powder whatsoever to retain it's initial glow and shimmer. As you can see, there's no creasing or smudging whatsoever. Makeup look lasted me for the entire day.

Clarins Ombre Matte v odtenku 05 Sparkle Grey sem tako nanesla na celotno sredino veke in tudi na spodnji del oči. Za tem sem dodala še dodatne plasti senčil v zunanjih kotičkih, na 05 Sparkle Grey pa nisem dodala niti pikice dodatnega senčila v prahu. Clarins senčilo je tako ohranilo sijaj in ''šimrast'' efekt brez zabrisovanja, bledenja ali odstranjevanja. Takšen zadimljen videz je nato obstal na meni skoraj cel dan.

This Clarins Ombre Matte hybrid totally blew away my little mind, I cannot express my enthusiasm and amazement after trying such a unique blend of textures. I've been eyeing them for a reason but never actually expected such a high performance. After trying several high end cream shadows (including Chanel Illusion D'Ombre, Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow, Illamasqua Cream Pigment and Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow) this is definitely the most unique interpretation along with Chanel but definitely the most long wearing from the bunch. Price of Clarins Ombre Matte is somewhere between 19-22€.Sparkle Grey is also perfect for this time of year - shimmery look and glow is just calling for Christmas and festive parties. Also, don't forget to check out new Joli Rouge lipsticks in 25 colours at Clarins counter - for Christmas parties or as a special gift.

Clarins Ombre Matte hibrid je čisto presenetil moj majhen lepotni kotiček. Sama ne morem izraziti presenečenja nad samo teksturo teh senčil. Niso zaman takoj pritegnila mojo pozornost, vseeno pa nisem pričakovala tako dobre izvedbe. Po preizkušanju ostalih višje cenovnih kremnih senčil (vključno z Chanel Illusion D'Ombre, Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow, Illamasqua Cream Pigment in Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow) ima Clarins skupaj z Chanel eno najbolj unikatnih tekstur. Medtem ko je iz kopice Clarins vsekakor eden izmed najbolj dolgo-obstojnih kremnih senčil. Cena za njih se giblje nekje med 19-22€ za celih 7g, kar sicer ni tako veliko kot pri ostalih višje cenovnih znamkah. Sparkle Grey je tudi odlična izbira odtenka za ta čas v letu - popolnoma se prileže prazničnemu vzdušju. Prav tako ne pozabite pogledati novih Clarins Joli Rouge v 25 odtenkih za prihajajoč božični čas, zase ali kot darilo. Barve so pričakovano praznične kakor se spodobi za ta letni čas.

Top Complimented Mac Eyeshadow for Fall: Star Violet

Consider this a mini marathon of my favourite MAC products for Fall. MAC Eyeshadow Star Violet is no stranger to me as it's my secret weapon for colder months for quite some time. I have been preparing this review for over a year but that didn't stop me from loving this particular eye-mazingness. In fact, the more I use it, the more it love it. It's actually my most complimented eyeshadow of all time.

Star Violet is a tricky one. It's not totally burgundy but rather a balanced mix of warm neutral brown/copper and purple. It acts differently under certain lights: looks burgundy yet a warm purple or a shimmery dimensional brown tinged purple. It also pulls a bit coppery if you blend it out so it certainly deserves most beloved Veluxe Pearl label. MAC Veluxe Pearl eyeshadows are known for complex shade range and multidimensional look. They are soft, pigmented and easy to work with. Star Violet is no exception as it's creamy in texture and highly pigmented. It wears like a dream and has minimal fallout. Along with Patina and Vex, this one deserves to be ranked within my top 5 favourite eyeshadows from MAC. This will probably sound like a cliche but I really wish all MAC eyeshadows would have similar texture and quality (khm, Retrospeck). Note that you should exclusively use it with a brush - it can easily get that layer of hard texture that keeps it from giving off amazing pigmentation.

It's a staple shadow that deserves your attention. It's a multidimensional burgundy copper which makes it worth those extra pennies as it is unique to my personal collection. MAC eyeshadows retail from 9-12€, depending on each counter or with/without outer packaging. You can buy MAC shadows in pan form only in MAC stores which also makes it more affordable.