By Jeni: 2015

Glossybox Sweden - November 2015

22:49

Last month's Glossybox edition pleasantly surprised me with a wonderful Christmas theme of the box itself and products which I want to try and excite me.

I was out of the country for a few days and my box arrived just before I had to leave, which didn't give me enough time to check it out thoroughly and enjoy it. I rediscovered it when I came back and I can't wait to get to try everything.

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Estée Lauder - Pure Color Envy Eyeshadow Wet/Dry - 26 Amber Intrigue

19:02

I am not someone who buys single eyeshadows often, generally I do prefer palettes and reflecting on my collection I can certainly say that I own pretty much everything I like and need.

As a beauty lover though I cannot completely ignore this whole category of products and I do add something new to my stash here and there, whenever I find something unique or exceptional.

Such is the story of the eyeshadow I chose to show you today. Pure Color Envy Eyeshadow is a fairly new line on the market, it grabbed my attention with the promise of intense pigmentation and unseen before formula. They can also be used wet or dry, depending on the preference and desired look.

I have actually never had eyeshadows meant to be used wet, but the concept sounds intriguing and I had to see for myself how the texture changes and how the finish is.

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NYX High Voltage Lipstick - Stone & Flutter Kiss

03:11

NYX recently became available at my favourite online shop - www.feelunique.com and since I consider myself a fan of the brand, I just had to order a couple of new things to try.

The range of products is very broad, as well as the available shades and colours. The prices vary, I notice them being a little being higher when it comes to the face products, but as a whole I consider NYX to be rather affordable.

I honestly do not have that much of an experience with NYX, but most of what I have tried has not disappointed me. I own a couple of their jumbo pencils - one in gold and the oh so popular white one - I can't say that I use them that often, but they do a good job as a shadow base. My favourite contour powder is also theirs - the blush in Taupe, which by the way has been discontinued in its typical format, instead it can be found as a part of the HD range (also available at the website, but Taupe is not on the list). I have also tried their Butter Gloss in the shade Peaches and Cream, which I also enjoyed, as well as their concealer in a jar and eyeshadow primer in Pearl.

I am definitely excited to find out what more do they offer and I would make sure to share my impressions with all of you.

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Glossybox Sweden - October 2015

17:08

My latest Glossybox arrived a couple of weeks ago and it took me some time to present it to you, since I can't say I was particularly impressed with it. Some of the products included were rather interesting and not something one would expect to receive in a beauty box. Nevertheless at least I am not hating it and having in mind the last several boxes were absolutely awesome, it was about time to receive something a little more average.

The theme they chose this month is Ray of Beauty and is inspired by the last and very precious rays of sunshine for this year. The box is in its standard pink format, nothing exciting but very practical and appreciated.

They have included the newest issue of the Glossy Mag, which I tend to read from time to time and I find somewhat interesting.

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H&M New Cosmetics Line - Haul, First Impressions and Short Reviews

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A couple of months ago H&M released their new line of cosmetics which is predicted to consist of more than 700 items. I am glad the Swedish market was not neglected and we were among the first who had the opportunity to check it out.

As a whole I am left with the impression that Swedes do enjoy H&M's makeup and at least the women in my life all seem to have and use at least a couple of their products. I also own a few items which I tend to use here and there but I wouldn't call myself a fan or anything like that.

Once the new line landed on the shelves my curiosity prevailed and I found myself at the register with a bag full of things to try. In today's post I will tell you what I chose, how I liked it and what I would recommend you to try. I hope you will find the information useful.

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Glossybox Sweden - September 2015

03:32

The latest edition of the Swedish Glossybox surprised me a lot and I felt compelled to share its contents since I really enjoyed it.

If I have to be completely honest, Glossybox has not excited me very much this year as a whole and with the exception of a couple of boxes, for the most part I pretty much gave away every product I have received. I am not sure if my interests (when it comes to makeup) have changed or the boxes were simply not that great but I even contemplated unsubscribing a couple of times.

I have to say that I am very glad I didn't because they have definitely stepped up their game and the September issue just happens to be pretty awesome.

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Haul June 2015 - MAC, Clinique, Urban Decay, L'Oreal, Make Up Store, Kicks

00:47

I haven't bought any makeup the last month and a half, which for someone like me is not the easiest thing to do and I could honestly manage not to for a while longer if I haven't stumbled upon Kick's annual sale.
For those of you who are unaware - basically Kicks is a popular chain here in Sweden and they offer popular drugstore brands as well as a lot of the high-end ones. Once per year, usually at the end of June, all the items in their online shop are discounted. The promotion lasts for a couple of months and can be combined with other discounts or vouchers, if you have such.

Usually I tend to stock up on some of my favourite MAC products, but this time around I decided to be brave and explore a few other brands which I am not that familiar with.

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Barry M - Flawless Chisel Cheeks Contour Kit

14:15

It is almost impossible not to notice how popular the topic of contouring has been lately. Not that long ago a good sculpting powder with the right undertone was difficult to find, today pretty much every brand under the sun has released their version of a contouring product to match the trend.

A few particular palettes from several high-end brands are mentioned constantly by bloggers and vloggers and while I sure they are just as good as everyone says they are, such palettes are definitely not the right choice for everyone.

The idea of having all of your highlighters, brightening, bronzing and contouring powders/creams in one small box is very convenient but for someone as fair as me this is not the best possible solution. I definitely do not need a few different shades of everything and I would much prefer to have just those that will match my skin tone correctly.

Of course if you are someone who likes to tan a lot, or maybe you use a sunless tanner often, such a palette would be an excellent choice and I perfectly understand why you would be needing it.

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YSL Volupté Tint-In-Oil - 06 Peach Me Love

22:44

Summer is officially here, at least in Sweden, where today the temperatures are in the higher 20's - very untypical, so I decided it is only appropriately to share what product has won my heart over the past weeks.

I am not one to spend crazy money on high-end cosmetics, I have my reasons for that, which I am not going to bore you with, but I could say that my interest is mostly geared towards brands in the middle price range.

Of course I can appreciate a nice luxury product and as a make up lover I do treat myself from time to time with something a little bit more expensive. I tend to choose my products rather carefully and usually I settle either for unique items, which are not duped by a cheaper brand or for those who caught my interest and I just can't pass by.

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Glossybox Sweden - May 2015

23:31

I received my May Glossybox a couple of weeks ago and to be honest I was not very excited by the contents. The products themselves are not bad, they simply do not match my needs and taste. I am not too bothered by it since I am perfectly aware of how such subscriptions services work but the excitement is just not there this time and you will definitely notice that by my review.

The theme this month was - Summer Countdown and it suggested some exciting and colourful products, sadly in the box, I did not find anything that I could remotely even connect to it. Not that it really matters but it just adds to the disappointment.

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Glossybox Sweden - March 2015

15:57

For the longest time I have been considering to cancel my Glossybox subscription and everytime when I am just about to do it, they send me the most awesome box ever. This last month was no exception and I must say I was really impressed with the design of the box and what was inside.

It might sound completely insane but one of the reasons I cannot bring myself to cancel my Glossybox is the box itself. I just love them so much, they are practical and I reuse mine all the time.

Swedish Glossybox collaborated with a famous photo artist - Clara Hallencreutz and I must say - the result was absolutely amazing.

With the help of Make Up Store lipsticks she created a colorful pout - simple but creative idea and its execution is nothing less but perfect.

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March Favourite Products - 2015

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March is already in the past and as happy as I am that the spring is finally here, I just can't seem to understand where did the time go..

Having said that I can move onto more interesting topics, one of which is my latest and greatest discoveries from the past month. I did go a little bit crazy with my shopping adventures lately and due to that, I seem to have an endless list of new products which I absolutely love. I did try however to incorporate some of my older treasures also.

I chose a variety of items from different categories - mostly makeup, since that seems to be what I am trying and buying most often.

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Max Factor - Creme Puff Blush

22:13

Max Factor is one of these brands which I always neglect. I just don't feel overly excited with their products, which is weird considering the fact how much I enjoy some of their mascaras and foundations.

A few weeks ago, during one of my endless browsing the internet sessions for new makeup, I stumbled upon a new line of blushes - Creme Puff - a part of their spring collection and I must admit I was hooked. Immediately ordered myself one of the shades, before even checking online for reviews or swatches. This just shows how excited I suddenly was. Long story short, it didn't take me a long time to get myself a second shade and just yesterday I ordered myself one more. I know, I know..

As far as I am aware, the whole collection includes 6 shades in total, but depending on where you live not all of them might be available. In Sweden were released only 4 of the shades - Alluring Rose, Lovely Pink, Nude Mauve and Seductive Pink.

The price here is 125 kr (around 13 euro more or less) but I was lucky enough to purchase mine while they were on sale for a little bit less than that. If you live in Scandinavia and you would like to save some money, I highly recommend you to check Nordicfeel.se as soon as possible, since they have this line discounted at the moment.

The packaging is made out of plastic, it looks pretty with the clear lid and golden edging and it seems to be sturdy enough with a working closing mechanism. It contains 2 g of product, which is little considering the price point. Just as a reference I would like to mention that a Rimmel blush contains - 4 g, MAC - 6 and Bourjois - 2.5 g.

What's cool about these blushes is the fact that they are not just pink or beige, or brown but they combine different shades of these main colours, which makes them multidimensional and interesting.

I am definitely a fan of the marble effect they have and being pretty to look at is an additional bonus one can't deny.

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Glossybox Sweden - November 2015

Estée Lauder - Pure Color Envy Eyeshadow Wet/Dry - 26 Amber Intrigue

NYX High Voltage Lipstick - Stone & Flutter Kiss

Glossybox Sweden - October 2015

H&M New Cosmetics Line - Haul, First Impressions and Short Reviews

Glossybox Sweden - September 2015

Haul June 2015 - MAC, Clinique, Urban Decay, L'Oreal, Make Up Store, Kicks

Barry M - Flawless Chisel Cheeks Contour Kit

YSL Volupté Tint-In-Oil - 06 Peach Me Love

Glossybox Sweden - May 2015

Glossybox Sweden - March 2015

March Favourite Products - 2015

Max Factor - Creme Puff Blush

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