Collective Winter Haul!


Even though I try my best to keep my beauty purchases to a minimum, curiosity, along with the recommendations of some very enabling fellow bloggers (wink, wink), always get the best of me in the end!

So, here's what I picked up over the past few weeks - surprisingly enough there's more makeup than usual (call it pre-holiday recklessness if you will):
1. Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Vintage Romance Palette. I've been eyeing this one for months, now I can't wait to test it out. Review (and possible eye makeup look) will come at a later time, I'm sure!
2. Sleek MakeUp Blush in Suede. Good neutral blushes are not that easy to find, despite being very versatile and complimenting a vast variety of looks. In other words, this was a no-brainer and into the cart it went!
3. Essence Silky Touch Blush in #50 Sweetheart. I "blame" this solely on Carousel Coral and her excellent taste in all things makeup! Thanks girl!
4. Benefit Rockateur. After a long wait, it's finally mine! Yes, it is as lovely as everyone says and I suspect I'll enjoy it a lot this year!
5. Apivita Face & Eye Foam Cleanser with Olive & Lavender. This is a mini size of the much raved about Apivita cleanser. My first impression is that it smells way too strong, to the point where I'm afraid to actually use it on my sensitive skin. Keep you all updated on this one.
6. Sunsilk Nourishing Oil Spray. This was an unplanned purchase at the drugstore, I just needed a new leave-in spray and I decided to go for this one! Surprisingly lightweight, and it definitely delivers!
7. Max Factor CC Cream. Apart from the Garnier versions, I haven't really tried any other BB or CC creams (samples of Korean ones don't really count). I picked this one, because a) it was on sale, and b) Max Factor always makes very light shades. I picked 40 Fair, an excellent match for my skintone.
8. Essence Lash and Brow Gel Mascara. In an effort to up the brow game ante, I decided I needed a brow gel, and before I went the high end route, I thought I might give this cheap-as-chips version a go!
9. Pai Sea Buckthorn Cuticle Balm. This came in a holiday set, along with the popular Fragonia & Sea Buckthorn Hand Cream, that I gifted to my mum. I've only been using this for less than two weeks, but I've already seen a major improvement in my cuticle area!
10. Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil. Yes, another Pai purchase. I need to test this further, but so far, I've got one thing to say: how hadn't I discovered this sooner?!
11. L'Oreal Color Riche Nail Polish in 845 Platinum Chic. A review with swatches, is already up, here!
12. Barry M Matte Nail Paint in Vanilla. I'm not one for matte nails, but when I saw this purpley/grey shade, I had an "aha" moment! Swatch post will surely come in the future.
13. Essence Happy Holidays Colour Nail Polish in 01 Joy to the World! I love the idea of a glitter & a creme nail polish combination, and this one seemed like a classic option. I may use this for a future nail art project, we shall see how it goes!

Phew, that felt like a lot! I plan to review (or mention) all of these items in the future, so do be patient! ;)

Ok, over to you!

What did you pick up lately?
PS: Apologies if I've not replied to your comments yet! I still read every single one!


What's your opinion?

  1. Χαχαχα ειμαι κακη επιρροη απ'ότι φαινεται :p Τελειο haul! Οταν δοκιμασεις το ρουζ πες μου αν σου αρεσει.

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    1. @Sophia: Oι καλες bloggers οφειλουν να ειναι κακες επιρροες, χεχεχε!!! Εννοειται καπου θα κανει την εμφανιση του το ρουζακι (αν και αυτη τη στιγμη εχω πηξει στα νεα ρουζ, δεν ξερω ποιο να πρωτοδοκιμασω)!!! :)

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  2. Πολυ ωραία πράγματα !!!το μανω της essence happy Holliday που το αγορασες ;

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    1. @Νatasha K: Ριξε μια ματια στο kosmetik4less.de! ;)

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  3. ΚΑΛΗ ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΥ ΟΜΟΡΦΕΣ ΑΓΟΡΕΣ! ΤΑ ΠΡΟΙΟΝΤΑ ΤΗΣ ΡΑΙ ΑΠΟ ΠΟΥ ΤΑ ΑΓΟΡΑΖΕΙΣ;

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    1. @MARIA-IRINI CHATZI: Σ΄ευχαριστω πολυ! Τα προιοντα Pai τα παραγγελνω μεσω του site τους, paiskincare.com (εχουν και δωρεαν μεταφορικα)! ;)

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  4. Ok what a haul???? I love collective ones, need the pai oil, essence blush and don't worry about Apivita cleanser the scent wears of quickly and it's so gentle on the skin ;)

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    1. @Irene Blushing Loves: :) I can't wait to hear your opinion about the Pai oil when you get it! I love how you turned me to facial oils, it's definitely what my skin needed!!! So, thank youuuu!!! :)

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  5. Περιμενω ποστ για το Pai oil,ειμαι εθισμενη στα λαδακια :p

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    1. @Artemi: Ειμαι σε παρομοια φαση!!! Ακομα δοκιμαζω και αυτο και 2 ακομη πιο καινουρια, προβλεπω crash test post σε λιγες εβδομαδες!!! ;)

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  6. Happy New Year :)
    Great picks, always love some Pai. I have been wondering about the Sleek Blush in Suede but thought it might be a tad too dark on me.
    xx

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    1. @Clare Visionarybeauty: (Very) belated Happy New Year to you, too my dear! :) As for the Sleek blush, I think it's great with a light hand - just skip any contouring and it should work!

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  7. Happy New Year!! Τέλειες επιλογές!! Το ελιά και λεβάντα της Apivita το αγαπώ! Η μυρωδιά είναι έντονη και ταυτόχρονα εθιστική, ωστόσο είναι πολύ απαλό με την επιδερμίδα! Είμαι σίγουρη ότι θα το λατρέψεις!! Το Rosehip Oil της Pai θέλω πολύ να το δοκιμάσω... :-)

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    1. @Mary Touchofrouge: Για να ειμαι ειλικρινης, ακομα δεν το εχω δοκιμασει (εδω που τα λεμε στη φαση που ειναι το δερμα μου δε χωραει και πολλα πειραματα ταυτοχρονα)! Το rosehip oil το συστηνω ανεπιφυλακτα!!!

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  8. Oh, you got the pai oil! Lovely, I will be looking forward to your review! The CC cream looks promising as well!

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    1. @ScrapgalGR: All in good time!!! Buut, what I can already say about the CC cream is that it covers way better than most other drugstore offerings!!!

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  9. I'm excited to read your thoughts on the Apivita cleanser in the future.

    Today I was very bad.... I purchased the Korres Wild Rose Sleeping Facial (night cream), Korres guava body butter, Body Shop olive shower gel. I /adore/ the wild rose sleeping facial... had a sample of it before.

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    1. @chascayul: I've been meaning to try some of Korres's Wild Rose range, I've definitely been intrigued for some time now! I'll check the night cream next time I'm at a pharmacy! Thanks for the recommendation and the peek into your recent purchases! :)

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  10. I've heard a lot of great things about Pai eye cream, so really want to try it. I actually like Max Factor bases, although haven't tried their CC cream.

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    1. @Marina (Makeup4all): Agreed, their eye cream, along with the Vitamin C one by La Roche Posay are up next on my list! As for Max Factor base products, I've never tried something I didn't like plus they make lighter shades than other drugstore brands! Lately, I've heard good words about their Creme Puff Powder, and while I can't say I'm hitting pan on the ones I'm currently using any time soon, I'm definitely intrigued!

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  11. Τι ωραίες αγορές, με γειά σου όλα. Τα Pai ομολογώ δεν τα εχω ξανακούσει, αλλά μου κίνησαν το ενδιαφέρον οποτε θα πέσει έρευνα. Το καθαριστικό με Ελιά και Λεβάντα πρέπει να ειμαι η μόνη που δεν μου άρεσε. Η μυρωδιά δεν με ενοχλεί, αλλα νιώθω το δέρμα μου να τραβάει και να αφυδατωνεται, στα ματια δεν το αντέχω με τίποτα και βέβαια δεν παίζει να καθαρίσει mascara ή eyeliner κλπ. Ελπίζω πάντως εσένα να σου αρεσει.... Kissesssss!

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    1. @Arietta MUA: Σ' ευχαριστω κοριτσι!!! Χαχα, ναι, ευκαιρια για research, πλεον νομιζω oτι μονο ετσι γινεται δουλεια!!! Αχ αυτο το δειγματακι, ακομα δε μου κανει καρδια να το δοκιμασω, ισως οταν το δερμα μου καλμαρει λιγο περισσοτερο!!! Και φυσικα ουτε λογος για ντεμακιγιαζ, u know me, cleanse off oil fan through and through συν ξεχωριστα προιοντα για ματια!!! Φιλιαααα!!! :)

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