Cat Water Decals For My Cat

Hello everyone! I bring to you a nail look featuring the cutest ever water decals. You know I love my cat (you can see him on my Instagram page), and this look is for him, since he had his birthday recently. He's a big boy already.

Nail Fail: Nude And Pink

Ola! When I wore this look, it was THE BOMB! It looked so good in real life. But when I saw it on photos, I was less than impressed. What the hell happened? Why wasn't I able to capture it on camera? *Insert sobs*

I used the following products:

Eveline MiniMax nail polish, no. 496: One of my favorites. The shade looks very lady-like and it dries very fast. Only one coat is necessary for full coverage. If you love nude shades, this one is for you.

Essence, colour&go (old collection): I can't say this enough, I just love the old polish bottles so much more than the new ones. This polish really shows all the amazing things essence has to offer: I've had it for a long time, and the texture and shade are still flawless, not to mention that it dries super fast. Go essence!

Ugh, I'm so sad this look will go into the FAILS category. The photos just don't do it justice. You know, I've noticed I do a lot of dotted looks. Do I need to go to dotting rehab? LOL

Stay gorgeous!

xoxo, j.

Catrice Absolute MATT Eyeshadow Palette: Swatch And Review

Hey everyone! When I saw the promotional photos, I knew I had to have this product: the gorgeous Catrice Absolute Matt Eyeshadow Palette. I already had Nude (but I skipped Bright because it sucks, LOL) so I needed this to complete my 'collection'. When Nude came out, I immediately said how happy I'd be if there was a matt version - and here it is! Yaay! I am a palette 'nut', so naturally I love this product and I've been enjoying it so much!

Type of product: Eyeshadow palette, 6 matt shades
Product name: Catrice, Absolute Matt Eyeshadow Palette, 010 Eyes Wide Matt
Price: 39,90 kn (6g of product)
Where to purchase: Muller (Croatia)
Rating: 10/10
Would I repurchase: Yes
My opinion: Let me start off by saying I've been really enjoying this palette and I use it almost daily. It's just what I was looking for: the colors are soft and easily blendable. Now, when it comes to palettes, I love them all, so it's hard to be objective, but I'll give it a try. The packaging is sturdy and you can bring it with you without fear of it breaking. All the shadows have basically the same texture, which is quite powdery (soft surface and a bit dusty). At first I was afraid that there would be a ton of fallout on my cheeks while applying these shadows. However, I was wrong and have no fall-out problems. All the shades are matt and give a matt finish which I adore. The colors have the same durability as any Catrice matt eyeshadows (which is pretty good). I always use eyeshadow base though, so I can't say how they behave without the base. Application is easy. Now, on to the individual shades:

1: A soft white matt shade. I do not use it under my brow (too light for me), but I do use it for the inner corners of my eye. The shade isn't very pigmented, so it's great for me, since I don't like the chalk-look. This shade is barely visible on my skin if I apply a thin layer.

2: A nude-pink shade. Barely visible on my fair skin. This is the shade I use under my brow: it's a very nice matt highlight shade.

3: A light brown with a hint of a rose undertone. This shade is very light (none of the shades are very pigmented, they're light, which makes them easily blendable and great for everyday; also great for when you're in a hurry and want a little smokey eye, but don't want to look like a panda).

4: A nude brown shade, with a purple undertone (visible in the sun). This shade is everything, it's my favorite in the palette.

5: A true brown, great for inside the crease.

6: A dusty brown-black shade (again, not with strong pigmentation). It seems black, but again, lacks the intensive pigmentation to be very black, so it still looks more brown-ish.

Conclusion: I love all my palettes, but I've been using this one a lot. It's just what I was looking for: great for an everyday look, the shadows are really matt (which I love). The ''lack'' of pigmentation is a plus for me, since I needed some matt eyeshadows with light pigmentation to use in a hurry. The shadows are easily blendable, and, despite I was afraid this might be the case, there isn't a lot of fallout on my cheeks. Also, you can apply just a little, or you can build up the colors for a more dramatic look. Overall, I'm happy with this palette because I got exactly what I was looking for.
This product is for you if: If you love matt eyeshadows, if you're into the Kylie Jenner look, or if you love Catrice eyeshadows.
You should avoid this product if: If you don't like matt eyeshadows, if you're looking for shimmery eyeshadows, or if you need eyeshadows with very strong pigmentation.
Swatches: I'd say the swatches are true to real colors. The eyeshadow base goes through the middle of the swatches - it makes a slight difference.
Links: My review of the Catrice NUDE palette HERE

Catrice Limited Edition Palette review HERE

Here is the brush that comes with this palette, it's quite similar to the brush from the NUDE palette. Nice try Catrice, but I honestly take out these brushes and I never use them. They're just not my thing.

As far as comparisons go, I do not have the BRIGHT palette (because it sucks), but I do have the NUDE one. Honestly, there's no point in comparing them: one is full of matt shades, the other is full of shimmery shades. I love both palettes, so pick and choose what you prefer. Obviously, all the shades are different.

So, this product arrived in Muller about a month ago, but they still did not have testers out. However, I think they put out most of the testers last week, so hopefully now you can check out this palette before buying it. I know many of you loved the NUDE palette, I wonder if the MATT palette will have the same effect. Will you get it? Are you excited about this palette? Let me know, and thanks for stopping by.

love, J.

Avon, 'Two Timer' Ruž Za Usne, Recenzija

Pozdrav! Danas brbljam s vama o jednom (tj. dva u jednom) Avonovom ružu kojeg sam uzela prije nekoliko mjeseci. To je 2 u 1 ruž, dvije različite nijanse u istom proizvodu. Hm, zvuči dobro, ali u stvarnosti je dosta zeznut za korištenje. Makar, iz njega mogu izvući 5 različitih look-ova (znači da ipak nije za baciti).

Tip proizvoda: Ruž za usne (2 nijanse u 1 proizvodu), lagane 'glossy' teksture (podsjeća na melem)

Ime proizvoda: Avon Colortrend, Naughty or Nice ruž za usne, nijansa 'Two Timer'

Cijena: 17 kn (cijena se mijenja sa svakim katalogom)

Ocjena: 5/10

Kupila bih ponovno: Meeh, nije me se previše dojmio, pa ne bih.

Moje mišljenje: Što se tiče pakiranja, ruž dolazi u čvrstom pakiranju i može ga se nositi sa sobom u torbi (neće se raspasti). Dizajn pakiranja je sladak (ovo neko nacrtano cvijeće, I'm feeling it LOL). Naravno, ruž dolazi zamotan u zaštitnu foliju, pa znate da ga nitko nije dirao prije vas (amen!). Loša strana pakiranja je ta što dobijete dva ruža u jednom, a to je zeznuto kada ruž treba nanijeti. Nikako, ali baš nikako nisam u stanju nanijeti ovaj ruž direktno na usne (a bez da pomiješam boje). Znači, nanošenje kistom je jedina opcija, a ta opcija mi nije baš najdraža. Ruž ima slatkasti miris (parfemski) koji uopće ne cijenim. Što se tiče nijansi, nude nijansa mi se čak i jako sviđa. Dosta je prozirna, pa izgledam kao da nosim malo balzama za usne. Ova nijansa ima sićušan glitter u sebi i ruž se sakuplja u linijama usana nakon nekog vremena. Ako se stavi deblji sloj, ova nijansa ima onaj pearl-efekt koji ja nažalost dobro prepoznajem iz bisernog-labella (najgori look ikada). Što se tiče crvene nijanse, jako je kričava (flamenco crvena). Budući da mi je ova nijansa prekričava za svaki dan, nosim ju tako da prvo nanesem ruž, a zatim maramicom 'blottam' većinu ruža, i tako dobijem predivan (i nježan) blush-look (tada nijansa više nije crvena nego vuče na koraljnu). Zapravo mi je najdraži look kada prvo nanesem nude nijansu, a preko crvenu, koju utapkam prstima. Time se dobije jedan lagani 'tinted' look. Možda bi mi se ruž puno više sviđao da nema ove zeznute aplikacije. Obje nijanse su lagane teksture, klize po usnama, ali to istovremeno znači da neće dugo trajati (posebno ako jedete ili pijete).

Zaključak: Ima pozitivne strane, ali ne uživam previše u ovom proizvodu. Da se iskoristiti, ali ne veseli me kao neki drugi ruževi.

Ovaj proizvod je za tebe: Ako želiš dvije različite nijanse (i 5 različitih lookova) za 17 kn, a ne smeta ti nanositi ruž prstima ili kistom.

Izbjegavaj ako: Ako ti je bitna dugotrajnost, ako ne voliš slatkaste mirise ili ako si naviknuta nanositi ruž bez kistova.

Mogu pronaći nekoliko dobrih stvari kod ovog ruža, ali jednostavno ne uživam u njemu, a čak i kada dobro izgleda, svejedno čitavo vrijeme trpim taj preslatkasti miris. Proizvod ima dobrih strana , ali meni jednostavno ne odgovara. Je li itko probao ovu liniju ruževa? Prvo sam htjela uzeti onu narančasto-rozu verziju (Twisted Sister), ali sam odustala (narančasti ruž ipak nije za mene).

Hvala na čitanju, ne zaboravite me pratiti preko fejsa, twittera (za sve bitchy-gluposti) i preko bloglovina.

Love, J.

New Essence Matt Lipsticks: 14 'Adorable Matt!' and 15 'Oh So Matt!'

Hello! These two new lipsticks from essence are available now as part of the 'New in town' edition, but they will be joining the standard range soon. The shades are no.14 'Adorable matt!' and no.15 'Oh so matt!'. I like them a lot better than the rest of the range, because I love the texture and the matt finish. You will not regret buying these.

Type of product: Creamy textured lipsticks with a non-drying matt finish
Brand: essence
Product name: Longlasting lipstick, shades no.14  adorable matt! and no.15  oh so matt!
Price: 19,90 kn
Where to purchase: Currently at Muller, later in all essence stands as part of the new range update
My opinion: The packaging is great - sturdy and safe. The shape of the lipstick is my favorite, it's easy to work with and control, so you can apply it on your lips directly (without having to use a brush). The texture is great, they're creamy textured and light, they glide on your lips, and do not have a dry texture (so it's easy to apply them). Both shades don't dry out the lips and don't emphasize the dry parts of the lips. The nude shade is a nude dark- soft pink, almost the same shade as my lips. It's not too light, so you won't look like a ghost. It's a very sheer-shade, not as pigmented as the red one. The ''red'' shade is more of a darker-hot pink, but on the lips is looks more red than dark-pink. These two lipsticks are the first matt finish lipsticks from this range. I do not like glossy lipsticks, so these are perfect for me. The red shade is great to have and looks very lady-like and it's not in-your-face bright. The nude shade is barely-there, so you can live without it, but it's great for everyday. I would not call these lipsticks very long lasting. They are much more long lasting than any others from this line, but they will not survive food or drinks, so touch-ups are needed after a few hours.
Conclusion:  I am very happy with these lipsticks, I like them better than the glossy-finish ones. Application is ridiculously easy, so these are great for on-the-go. You know how some matt-finish lipsticks can be difficult to apply? Well these two do not have that problem. The nude shade is not very visible, it just gives your lips a nice matt-finish. The red shade is a stunner, and it's my favorite. In comparison to the Catrice matt lipsticks, Catrice lipsticks have a richer texture and are better pigmented than these.
This product is for you if: If you like matt finish lip products and want great lipsticks for a low price.

You should avoid this product if: If you want to avoid having dupes, you should note that the shade no.14 'Adorable matt!' is a dead-ringer for Wet'n'Wild's 'Smokin' Hot Pink'. The shades are almost exactly the same; however, there's a difference in texture: Wet'n'Wild has a dry texture, so it's more difficult to apply, and essence has a nice creamy texture, so it glides on the lips and is applied easily. Also, the Wet'n'Wild lipstick makes your lips look more dry, while essence doesn't look drying on the lips. I like essence better.

Links: More essence lipsticks HERE

Are you excited about these matt lipsticks? I know a lot of you love these essence lipsticks - they are great for such a low price. Thanks for stopping by, don't forget to follow me on all my social media sites, links are on the right side.

xoxo, Jelena

Catrice Lipstick, 370 'In A Rosegarden', Swatch And Review

Hello ladies! A few new Catrice products are available in stores NOW. Even though I did not like this lipstick when I saw it in photos, in real life it's so beautiful, I had to have it. Another amazing lipstick by Catrice. Ladies, meet 'In A Rosegarden'.

Type of product: Creamy, well pigmented lipstick with a shiny finish, a darker nude-rose-pink shade
Brand: Catrice
Product name: Lipstick, Ultimate Colour, 370 In A Rosegarden
Price: 31,90 kn
Where to purchase: dm (now), Muller (coming only in September)
Rating: 10/10
Would I repurchase: YEEEEES :)
My opinion: What a stunner! Very creamy and a dream to apply. Catrice packaging and the shape of the lipsticks are always superb. The lipstick does have that sweet smell that all Catrice lipsticks have, but I like it and I got used to it. This lipstick has a creamy, shiny finish. It's not transparent, this lipstick gives color and good coverage. It sort of looks like the shade Kylie Jenner has been wearing lately. It's quite long lasting, but if you eat or drink, it will be wiped off. It does not dry out lips and doesn't emphasize the dry parts of the lips. You just apply it, and it looks perfect.
Edit: I should probably point out that this lipstick does contain teeny tiny pieces of glitter. You can see the glitter (and feel it, a little bit) when swatching the product on the hand. However, once applied on the lips, the glitter particles are difficult to spot, but they do give this lipstick that 'shine' quality. Something to consider (you can spot the glitter in the first photo below). EDIT: The more I use this lipstick, the more glitter particles come out. So if you do not like glitter in your lipstick, avoid this product. It's difficult to notice it at first, try swatching a sample in the store (a sample that's already been used a few times), and then you might see the gold glitter I'm talking about.
Conclusion: This is why Catrice is my favorite brand - such great products for such a good price.
This product is for you if: If you are a girl.
You should avoid this product if: If you're more into matt-finish lipsticks, because two new ones are arriving (not available in Croatia yet, at least I haven't been able to find them).
Swatches: Some in sunlight, some in shadow. There's a light and a heavy swatch - heavy swatch is what this shade looks like on my lips.
Links: This product on the Catrice website HERE

More Catrice lipstick swatches HERE

Are you excited about the new Catrice arrivals? :) Thanks for stopping by, don't forget to follow me.

Love, J.

Nail Look: Avon Matte Top Coat

I love nude nails, and this matte top coat takes it to the next level.

Products used:

Base coat: Avon, Nail experts, Peeling and brittleness solver

Nude nail polish: Eveline cosmetics, miniMAX, 9 days long, no. 496: very long lasting, 1-coater, a nude cappuccino shade, with a pink undertone (in the sunlight)

Matte top coat: Avon, Nailwear pro+, Top Coat, Destination Peach: long lasting, mattifying, but has pearl-like shimmer to it (visible in sunlight). If used over stamping, you need to be careful, because it might smudge the design.

Links:

See what a difference this matte top coat makes, you can see this nude Eveline nail polish without top coat IN THIS POST

How to make the heart stickers CLICK HERE

Do you like the heart stickers? Are you a fan of matte top coat? Let me know, and thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to follow me on bloglovin. ;)

xoxo, Jelena