Maychiri's Thoughts: Reviews from the past

Reviews From the Past - Part 66

July 27, 2025

Well, hello there!

This week we will be taking a trip to the past. Yes, the items I am going to review today were bought near Christmas - yes, one of them is a Christmas-themed product and it's July now. This is how things go sometimes, okay? Consider this a Christmas in July, if you will.

Also, don't mind the Bulbasaur PEZ dispenser - I am a huge Pokémon fan and when I saw these dispensers, I knew I had to buy all 4 eventually, starting with #0001 itself: Bulbasaur! Don't worry - I collected the remaining 3 since then (Charmander, Squirtle and that annoying rat, 025/Pikachu).

I also got myself a really pretty canvas tote for shopping, with a bullfinch on it! I vastly prefer to use canvas totes to plastic bags; they are more robust, comfier to hold and, of course, much, MUCH better for our poor planet that is suffocating in plastics. Plus - if it gets damaged, I can just patch it up!

But now, the two products for today; as you can see, both are makeup sponges. When these two were bought, I was still predominantly using foundation brushes, which has changed since then. Nowadays, I actually prefer sponges because they are most of the time simpler to use. But back then, I was still experimenting with sponges, trying to see if I could get good results with them. Ergo, these two sponges!

The entire It Pieces Even Better LE
Source: www.catrice.eu

The Catrice sponge was part of a limited edition called It Pieces Even Better, which was a tiny LE launched at the start of 2022. It contained just 4 products: two brushes, a makeup sponge and a face cleansing bar. I ended up getting everything bar the face cleansing bar in the end, and this sponge was the final piece that I wanted. Tbh, this LE wasn't good. The quality was really not 'it'. But I thought "might as well try out the sponge to see if it is just as bad as the brushes". Besides, it was 50% off! I have no idea from where DM got this sponge at the end of the year... must have been buried somewhere!

The two Christmas-themed makeup sponge sets
Source: www.dm.hr

The second item is this set of makeup sponges from Ebelin. A Christmas set! I saw this on the German DM webshop and I knew I needed to buy this as soon as it arrived here; it's so adorable! A cardboard box that makes the sponges look like a reindeer? How perfectly Christmassy! But there was also another variant, that makes the sponges look more like a fallow deer. I like the reindeer one more. The two smaller sponges are practically tiny, but you do also get one 'normal' sized sponge. This makes for a great Christmas gift - and it seems to return year after year to DM!

Here are the two reviews for today:

See you soon!

Maja

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Alverde

Reviews From the Past - Part 65

July 05, 2025

Ciao!

Or, well, hello there! ~~[insert General Kenobi meme here]~~

Not a whole lot today to show because I woke up and decided to finish stuff I was putting off for so long due to both the extreme temperatures and PMDD crashing out. BUT - today is the day to start marking things off my list, starting with this! And what is this? Well, a very interesting duo face mask that DM had last year, before (seemingly) retiring it.

I must say that I did notice this mask on the shelves but I just never paid much attention to it. I hadn't had the best experience with Alverde face masks by the point I got this mask, so I just ignored it. My skin is - at best - sensitive and - at worst - so reactive that even gentle products will wreck it. And since my breakouts are hormonal, they come back every luteal phase - with a vengeance. So I have to be careful what I use and not be too reckless with skincare experiments. So... why am I reviewing this mask, then? Sensible question!

It's because I did not buy it - my mother did. She got it and just handed it to me when she got home. She and I... we don't share anything in common in terms of skin type, skin conditions etc, so what I need and what she thinks may be good are two completely different things. Bless her heart, she tried, though. So the least I could do is try this mask out and see what it's like, and hope it being 'natural' wouldn't destroy my skin microbiome further. One note: my skin was in particularly bad shape when I tried this mask, as you'll see. So if there would be any improvements, I would definitely notice them with such horrid skin condition. This is just the reality I have to live in, because PMDD ain't getting any better the older I am... anyways, what I am saying is that I was the best candidate to see how good this mask truly is. Nowadays, my skin is in better condition, with fewer pimples (and those that do appear are far less cystic and painful)... touch wood! But if you want to see what this mask is like for truly acne-ridden, oily skin, then do read the review! This is quite an interesting mask because it has both a day and night component - not something I would normally ever buy as it would interfere with my morning routine. So it is actually good that my mother bought me this, so that I can try something I probably never would!

Now, the only review for today:

Alverde Hydro Feuchtigkeits-Spendende Maske

See you soon!

Maja

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Love Lust Disco Suède Matte

Reviews From the Past - Part 64

June 29, 2025

Why, hello there! Fancy seeing you here, for this occasion!

I might be ~~dying from~~ struggling with PMDD hard currently, but I wanted to showcase these two products for weeks now! These two products - as you will see - are quite unique, each in their own right!

But, what's the theme? Well, NYX! One brand that I simply adore. Yes, it is not perfect, and they do have flop products, but so many of my faves come from NYX, so I love when I can try out new stuff from them. This is true right now, in 2025, and it was true back when I bought these products, a couple of years ago. Don't worry - I preserved my initial thoughts from back then, so that they aren't affected by any spoilage.

So, a little story: NYX used to have physical stores in Croatia. This is actually how I discovered the brand; I would go downtown to browse clothes and makeup and every time I would go back to the tram station, I would pass by this wonderful makeup store called NYX. I remember being in awe of all the makeup they had. It was like paradise to a younger me! But the prices were always just a bit above my comfortable price range. Sigh...

BUT, I said: 'used to have'. Past tense. At some point, they decided to close up shop (physically), I think because they weren't earning enough profit. And I guess the Pandemic didn't help matters. So they did the only right thing right before closing shops: throw a mega discount party! EVERYTHING was on sale - no exceptions! Everything had to go. And the discounts were gigantic! So I decided to leap at the opportunity and go for the last few times I could, while stocks last. While I could still afford the things I wanted.

This time, I went back for something I wanted to buy the previous time I was there, but skipped. It kept swirling around in my mid, haunting me: black. lip. set. I felt such intense FOMO that I went back soon just for that set! Aha! - there it was, waiting for me (~~because who would wear black lips~~)! Perfect! And then I also found this little colourful treat kept in a separate area of the shop - a lip pencil. I'd already bought quite a few Slim Lip Pencils before this one and loved all of them, so I knew that buying this little pumpkin pencil would be a safe choice. Soon thereafter, all the NYX physical shops closed, so I guess you could say I was in the nick of time. Good decision to go back! Now I finally have my ultra awesome (hopefully) black lip set!

Look at all the various colours the Slim Lip Pencil comes in!
Source: www.nyxcosmetics.com

A bit of colour and some lack of colour, perfect balance this week! I cannot wait to share these reviews with you guys, I am super pumped! Oh, and the black lipstick and lip liner are still available, btw!

So, I present to you, this week's reviews:

Aaah, this was a fun one! Hope you had fun reading the reviews as well!

See you soon!

Maja

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Boum

Reviews From the Past - Part 63

May 20, 2025

Hiya!

So... last week was quite eventful - too eventful, even!

First, I have to 100% finish TES IV: Oblivion Remastered before my Game Pass subscription runs out, which is extremely difficult to do on such a tight deadline like what I have. But I am confident that I will be able to finish it on time.

Then, it was Eurovision week and that always consumes all of my time - even if we don't qualify for the finals (which we didn't... Poison Cake just wasn't good enough). I am an ESC fan - always have been - so I have to watch both semi-finals (which are on Tuesdays and Thursdays), and the final (which is on Saturdays) live. As each show lasts 2+ hours, you can imagine that it takes way too much of my time, and that doesn't even include the time spent discussing the show on- and offline! Although, thank god for Austria, they saved the world, they really did. It would have been a disaster had Israel won... anyways!

AND ALSO... it was my birthday last Wednesday! Since it was still the good part of the month for me, I wanted to take the time for some self-care, at least on my birthday. I also ordered some stuff that I was super excited for! Some clothes and shoes and perfumes, mostly. And a "gizmo" or two!

So you see why I just wasn't able to post this on time - between shopping for groceries, picking up parcels and all of the above... yeah, time is running short. But here we are now, with something that I myself never thought I would actually buy (no, it's not the perfume)!

The entire Poolside of Life LE
Source: www.catrice.com

It's the nail polish! Part of the summery Poolside of Life mini LE, which... yeah, it wasn't my cup of tea. As you can see, it's quite a small LE, having only 4 makeup products and one cosmetics bag, which is obvious filler. But since the LE is themed around pool parties and lounging around the pool in general, having a plastic bag to store your stuff in is very useful indeed! And it's got a very vibey design.

So, what is very summery? Well, bold, neon colours of course! Both the eyeliner and nail polish feature quite bright colours. The lip oil seems to be tinted as well, but it probably isn't too visible on the lips - at least, I hope it isn't because that lime green wouldn't be good! The eyeliners are by far the most neon and bright - definitely not what I'd wear normally but it is summery I guess. Also, the eyeliner is waterproof - perfect for swimming!

All 3 Poolside of Life nail polishes
Source: www.catrice.com

But the only product that interested me even remotely is the nail polish, and even that was kinda a forced purchase just to see what it's like. Three 'duochrome' colours... yay. I almost bought the lavender colour, but at the last minute I picked the light blue one - weird choice for me, but I don't have a lot of blue nail polishes so, at least it's something different!

Now the other item - the perfume! I really like to try out various perfumes and I am not at all stuck up about "cheap perfumes". Look, "cheap" perfumes can be every bit as good as expensive ones, so there is no point in being all like: "eww, cheap crap perfumes!!" I go in always with a neutral mindset, and besides, this brand has been on my radar for quite some time now. I just couldn't settle on what perfume exactly I would order.

But this one sounded so delicious! The name alone already sounds very promising: vanilla with candy apple? Ooooh! That is so wintry and cosy and just so awesome-sounding! I also love the design of the cardboard box, it is so fun and playful! I, myself, am not a big fan of circuses (I cannot be, not with coulrophobia), but I still appreciate such attention to detail. Is it a very busy design? Oh yeah, but it's also whimsical! It reminds me of Magic Town from Sims 1... might just play the spooky music from it to set the mood.

The flacon continues this fun design theme! I love how it's rounded - just like an apple! The deep red colours ties it well with the outer packaging while also helping it look even more like a red delicious apple. It'd not an extravagant design by any means, but it is super fun. I just dislike the fact that it has no real cap, just that little stopper thingy. I feel more secure when there's an actual cap.

Oh my! The scent is... it's marvellous! The scent pyramid is as such: top notes are orange, candy apple, heart notes are praline and red apple, base notes are vanilla and musk. However, I really cannot smell the orange on the initial spritz; it actually smells like the juiciest red apples. After a few minutes, the slightly citrusy tones appear, but they blend so well with the overall sweetness of the profile that it never smells harsh. Indeed, this perfume smells soft and comforting. At times, it even smells a bit cashmere-like or caramelly, this probably comes from the pralnes. It doesn't take long for both red apple and praline to start dominating, giving this perfume a very sweet, fun and kinda seductive aura. To me, it doesn't smell sickeningly sweet, although some may find it a bit juvenile. To me this is definitely a young adult (like, 22) type of perfume, for when you are still that carefree and young but becoming more experienced with what it means to be an adult. Most of the time, this perfume smells like chocolate pralines filled with apple and caramel filling, which is something that is absolutely perfect to me!

Now, this perfume is somewhat heavy, so it is by far best in winter. It is far too heavy for spring or summer. Its sillage is okay; it's far from the most intense perfume sillage-wise, but it is also not that weak. You can smell it on others from a decent distance, though I would prefer a better sillage. The longevity is better, though I suck at correctly determining how long perfumes last on me :/ . It seems like it lasts a few hours on me, then it becomes too weak to be noticed and the musk and vanilla are not intense enough. So you'd need to reapply it once-twice during the day, probably.

I really love this perfume and how it mixes with the natural scent of my skin. It becomes so sweet and gentle and so much like pralines. It is a fantastic perfume for winter and well-worth checking out. After all, it only costs around 10 eur. It takes me back to when I was younger... I highly recommend this eau de parfum, it is awesome! Although, if you prefer "serious" perfumes, this won't be for you.

Now, after that mini review, here's the only full-size review for today:

Catrice Poolside of Life Nail Lacquer [C02/Deep Dive]

See you soon!

Maja

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Avon

Reviews From the Past - Part 62

April 28, 2025

Hiya!

So... this was supposed to be posted yesterday, but technology has it out for me. Even things that worked perfectly for years decided to start glitching out... sheesh. Anyways, now that I sorted out the weird issues I had (I think?), I can show you this!

And what is this? Why, this was one of my monthly Avon orders. And this one had a bunch of lovely goodies!

So, what's here? Well, something for the body, something to soothe the senses, something for the hands and nails and, why not, some perfumes! And a set of brush guards because Avon was the easiest way to get them, even though they weren't as cheap as they would be on like, AliExpress. 'Was', because they stopped manufacturing them soon after :( . Oh well, I got a bunch of them, so I'll have enough for a long time.

The lavender-scented set, including the newest hand cream

Notice that there are two purple products. Indeed, both are lavender themed. While the hand wash (shower gel for me) is called Lavender Calm, it is often grouped up with the newer Lavender Delight collection; both have a lavender and musk scent, so they fit together beautifully. The hand wash was not new to me; it is precious to me, as this hand wash is one of the few items that actually help with menstrual cramps. Listen, it doesn't help a lot, but when they are this atrocious (so painful that I barely manage every month, even with painkillers), I will take even a little bit of help! It is terrific! And it is gentle on the skin. The hand cream was something I was super excited for, since the hand wash was so great. Imagine having a soft hand cream with a soothing lavender scent (hopefully as realistically lavender as the hand wash) to apply before bed, to lull me into a restful sleep! Ah, I hope it is good!

The entire Charming Black Cherry & Nutmeg set

There's also a body lotion that was another repurchase, but not intentionally. See, I previously bought a Christmas set that included this cherry body lotion and a shower gel... and then I forgot I got the body lotion in the set, so when I saw this body lotion in the Focus catalogue, I needed it to "complete the set" since I liked the shower gel very much. I can be a wee bit forgetful sometimes. Anyways, now I have two of these! I don't actually know what black cherry is (apparently, an American variety of cherry?) but a cherry and nutmeg scent sounded so lovely - especially if it smells like the shower gel! I never did get the body spray though...

Hand creams galore!

And a nice little hand cream that had a fittingly summery bottle. I just couldn't resist this cute swan floatie, not at such a low price! As you can see, there were a bunch of hand creams to choose from, but my eyes were locked firmly on this LE variant. I didn't even care how good it would be, I just needed it because the packaging is too cute!

The entire Sunset Beats LE, mixed with some non-LE items to complete the look

Next! Something special - a glittery magenta nail polish with a name that I am drawn toward like a moth to a flame: Flamingo! This nail polish was part of a limited edition called Sunset Beats that, although it wasn't very large, it was definitely perfect for hot summer nights. Full of vibrant colours and shimmer and glitter so that it glistens in the low light. The LE had a lip stylo/blush, ~~highlighter~~ eyeshadow palette, and a nail polish. Truth be told, I really wasn't interested in the stylo or the palette, as Avon lip products have been kinda meh in the past. But the nail polish? Ooh, I needed that! I needed the flamingo glitter! It looked shimmery but - no spoilers - it is full of surprises!

The 3 body mists that were new at the time

Let's finish with the fine perfumed products. I love colecting nice perfumes, be it EdT, EdP, or body sprays, I collect them all (though I do prefer true perfumes and EdPs). And these Avon body mists never disappoint! There were 3 new variants: Tiare Blossom/Peony, Mango/Frangipani Flower, Cherry Blossom/Orchid. The first one was a bit of a weird mix to my nose, the second one was just too tropical smelling, but the third one? Oh, this one smells divine! It is perfect for spring; it literally smells like peak spring, when all the flowers are blooming!

Now, cherry blossom can be harsh and way too aromatic - this is where the orchid steps in! The orchid balances it out so that it isn't too overpowering on the nose. And it gives it this fresh-washed-cotton kind of note that mixes gorgeously with the cherry blossom. And not does it smell amazing it is also enriched with Japanese cherry flower extract! So it both adds a wonderful hug of April flowers as a scent, and it also has some skincare in it as well! See, this is why I adore these body mists! Of course, since these are 'just' body mists, the longevity is poor, but they are extremely intense for the duration.

They don't smell very alcohol-like, indeed, they always smell genuinely like the main notes. And besides, I like to spritz them on throughout the day, to give my nose some refreshment, so I don't care too much that this body spray doesn't last long.

All the Summer White variants available at the time - a newer one was on the way, as well

And the very last product: Avon Summer White Rio EdT. Yes, it's an EdT, not an EdP, but sometimes you need lightness - particularly in the summer, when it's all hot and sweaty. I'd rather reapply the perfume than have it mix with sweat and become nasty the whole day. I had been considering this perfume for ages, I just couldn't decide which ones out of the Summer White range I wanted the most. There were a few I considered, but, after scratching the scratch&sniff patch, I was taken aback by the Rio variant. No way, it actually smells this much like pineapple? I couldn't wait to test it out with my own ~~two eyes~~ -- err -- two nostrils? And ladies and gentlemen, it is true! It does actually smell like fresh pineapple! It is super summery, perfect for the hottest days!

In terms of the fragrance composition, the top notes are: pineapple and red fruits. The middle notes are: frangipani, jasmine, violet. The base notes are: vanilla, musk, cedarwood.

I can absolutely smell the pineapple on first spritz, but the red fruits add a mysterious, slightly peppery note that I am not sure mixes the best with the pineapple. The body, though, smells the best! Once it has stayed on for an hour or two, it develops this beautiful floral mix that is both summery and fun. Jasmine can often be too harsh, but I feel like it is blended well with the frangipani, and the jasmine actually enhances both the frangipani and the violet. This is the blend that mixes the best with my own skin; whereas the top and base are too sharp and peppery, this part is so feminine and carefree. After a few hours, it changes into an almost unisex scent, mostly thanks to the cedarwood, which is often found in men's perfumes, bot not nearly as often in women's. I... don't like the base too much. I feel like it is too sharp, and the vanilla doesn't soften it up at all. It also doesn't mix too well with my own skin's smell.

As for the intensity, this is a fairly intense EdT for about 10 minutes. Then it starts to rapidly lose its intensity, though, of course, it may just be my nose adjusting to the scent. I don't think it's particularly intense overall, and its sillage is similarly not impressive. I rarely get comments from my own family when I wear this perfume so either they are neutral on it, or they can't really smell it from afar. Most likely, it's the latter. And the longevity isn't great, either. I feel like it disappears within 3-4 hours. So, overall, this perfume didn't live up to my expectations, not quite. There's something in it that just doesn't mix with my skin too nicely and it's just not intense enough. But I still use it to this day in the summer, when I need a light, fruity scent.

I also love the bottle design for all the Summer White perfumes; the cap and liquid being matching colours is so fun - especially when the colour is bright pineapple yellow! Although, since it is tall, it is prone to getting knocked over so be careful where you store it!

And there we have it! A short blurb for all the products and a mini review for the Summer White Rio EdT, now that I think that I can better discern the individual notes, and know the correct terminology. So, without further ado: here are the items for today:

See you soon!

Maja

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Balea

Reviews From the Past - Part 61

April 20, 2025

... Guess you could say I am back from the dead - and on Easter, of all days! Hah, what a coincidence!

I had to take a break because my health is driving me insane. Literally, as soon as one thing becomes better, 3 others fall apart... sigh. Now, in the middle of fixing as much as I can without breaking something else in the process, I wanted to go back to this because reviewing stuff and showing y'all these products is what brings me joy. So let's just not talk about my health anymore because I've had it up to here with it anyways...

So, quite a varied selection here! But out of all those products, only a few are truly new. Those would be the Essie nail polish and the Balea eye patches. As you can see, there's a lot of eye patches here - and for good reason! Ever since I developed chronic insomnia, my undereye has been suffering. I don't really get horribly black circles under my eyes, but the skin is still darker than before, even if only by a bit. What's the bigger issue is that the skin is starting to crease more, so I am developing more fine lines under my eyes. Ergo - eye patches! A simple and elegant solution to this problem. I've already used the Trend it Up eye patches before and really liked them, so I made sure to stock up on them while they were still available. And then also one set of duo-colour Balea hydrogel eye patches because they looked fun!

Also, a foot cream because it is important to keep the feetsies hydrated and soft as well! This has been my go-to foot cream for some time, such a shame it is not available anymore. Oh wait, there is a similar one available... might have to check that out!

And a bunch of Cute As Shell konjac sponges because they are super cute and very high quality - and on sale! So why not get them while they are still available at 50% off? It was the right thing to do, anyways.

Finally, the star here: the white Essie Nail Polish! Story time! DM had decided to stop stocking Essies back when I bought this haul, and, to help move stock, they reduced all of them to 50% off their original price. Phenomenal! It's rare to see Essies go for such a low price, so I made sure to keep my eyes glued to DM's webshop like a hawk and monitor which ones were still available. Sadly, the colour I planned on getting sold out literally a day before I went to DM, but they still had this brilliant white colour, which was a more than worthy replacement. White is just such a chic nail colour; fitting for my first Essie ever to be one of the most chic colours! Yup, this was indeed my first Essie and, having heard so many good reviews of them, I was itching to try one out for myself! Ah, I couldn't wait to finally see how great Essies are - I just knew deep within that they would probably be awesome.

Ah, what a nice variety of products! There's plenty to check out this week, that's for sure! Hopefully, I will be able to get back on track with reviews... fingers crossed.

Now, all the products, including the already reviewed ones:

See you soon!

Maja

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Balea

Reviews From the Past - Part 60

March 09, 2025

Hiya!

Hope everyone's had a good week (~~I know I haven't~~); how about we end this week with some interesting gems from the past, for a change?

Well, as you can see, there's a LOT of ground to cover today, so let's get to it!

I think it's pretty obvious this is a DM haul, haha! I had a commitment that day, but, as I always arrive way too early, I decided to spend that extra time buying the stuff that I had put on my wishlist earlier. Might as well spend the time productively, right? So I went to DM and, as usual, bought these limited editions shower gels - they are always amazing! Seriously, this is one thing Balea never does wrong! Also, I will point you towards this sheet mask that is part of the same collection as the shower gel and the foot cream.

Now, with shower stuff, settled, I needed to get some things for my body; the focus? Feet. I neglected my poor feetsies for far too long, thinking that the skin there doesn't need much care, but, when you think about it, that part of the skin may be one most deserving of extras TLC. Feet keep us up the whole day and have to carry the weight of the body and whatever you're carrying, and also put up with whatever footwear you are wearing or terrain you are walking on. So I decided to finally try out foot creams, see if they are worth putting up with the gross feeling of creams on my feet. I gravitated towards a tea tree-containing one naturally, as I use (and used back then) a whole bunch of skincare with tea tree, tea plant, and Centella. And then also the LE one because I wanted to have a s et with the shower gel!

Both variants of the Pflegecreme
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That's feet and shower covered, now some care for the hands, in the form of an adorable little cream. It's a tradition of mine to keep buying these little creams; yeah, they usually aren't too good, but the pot is so irresistibly adorable every single time! And they are super affordable, so why not buy them? The the newest release had not one, but two little creams to choose from! Would you like a sweet little turtle or a lovable pair of sea otters? It might seem odd that I would go for the otters first, but that's only because our DMs got the otters a few months before the turtles.

The Cocos & Pitaya collection

After all that, it's time to focus on the face. The Garnier lip patch is god-tier, it heals the lips so incredibly well that I knew from the first time I would keep coming back to it - and I did go back to it, as you can see! The face mask is another tradition of mine; I keep buying these little two-use masks from Balea again and again, despite never being trilled with them. That's exactly why I bought it then as well. I just loved the pitaya/coconut design so I bought it. It's affordable enough so why not try it out? Even if I knew deep down that it probably wouldn't be that good. Also, it seems to have had a matching lip balm... I wouldn't know, I don't use these chapstick-like balms often.

Both versions of the cleansing pads

Eh, now, those weird cotton pads. This was a time when I hadn't yet found a good, reliable routine to cleanse the face and remove makeup. My old trusty remover was discontinued so I tried all sorts of alternatives to try and find something that would be able to remove makeup easily, since my sensitive skin doesn't tolerate being rubbed harshly. Ergo, the cotton pads supposedly "enriched wit argan oil". I had two variants to pick from - argan oil and Aloe vera - and I picked argan oil for whatever reason. I still don't know why - I don't have dry skin, and Aloe would be better for sensitive skin anyways. This is absolutely a gimmick product, I am sure, but I was too confused by the way it should work so I bought it to see whether it works at all.

That nail polish remover right there is one of the best products I have ever used, so I bought another one to replace the older one after that bottle was empty. Seriously, if you haven't tried this out yet - try it!

Some of the products that are part of the Lash Obsessed LE
Source: www.catrice.com

And now finally... some makeup! First, the eyeliner... oh, but this isn't any old eyeliner, mind you! This is eyeliner and lash glue all in one! This was a new product then, part of Catrice's Lash Obsessed LE that I mostly ended up ignoring. And I regret that, because my now favourite falsies came from that collection and I cannot buy them anymore :( . Anyways, as the name implies, this was a lash-focused LE, with a few different kinds of false eyelashes and, even though they all come with glue, an eyeliner/lash glue hybrid, as well! Very, very useful! Especially if you love to do winged eyeliner! Now, I wasn't too confident in my cat-eye skills back then, so I bought this mostly for the novelty of having an eyeliner/glue all-in-one. This kind of product is 'normal' now, but it was innovative then. And I figured I would use it on the once-in-a-blue-moon occasion that I would wear falsies, because I was very... afraid... no, uh, I was in awe of them.

Speaking of the devil... look, there's also falsies! Again, I wasn't a frequent wearer of false eyelashes because I thought that my eyes were far too sensitive for them. But goddamn it, there were just so many beautiful designs out there! I picked these falsies because I felt like I could use some mega volume, although I would go for... a long time... before I would actually try them out. Nowadays, I probably wouldn't buy such a style, but I was obviously in an experimentative mood. At least I had the foresight of buying false eyelashes to go with the eyeliner glue!

Phew... that's all! I did say there was a lot of ground to cover, didn't I? Now, all that's left of me is to show you the way towards these fine reviews and take some time to relax, then work out.

So, without further ado, the many reviews for today: