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Pink Sheer Mesh Pleated Ballerina Skirt from SheIn

26. June 2016

I’ve been looking for a ballerina-type skirt for quite some time and finally I found one on SheIn. The Pink Sheer Mesh Pleated Ballerina Skirt does have this princess-y vibes, but also can be combined to an elegant garment.

SheIn, formerly known as Sheinside, is an online fashion retailer since 2008, providing affordable fashion targeting women. Apart from clothing like dresses, tops and bottoms, you will also find accessories, shoes and jewelry.

I’ve been seeing these kind of ballerina skirts much more frequently in the last years and I think it is a great idea to have one in your wardrobe. This pink colored mesh pleated skirt I’m showing here has a midi length and has an under skirt which is covered by a mesh layer. The waist is made from a stretchy part at the back and a non-stretch part in the front. It is also a one-sized skirt, but the stretch is only working to an extend. There is a ribbon on one side which can be used to bind a bow for decoration on the side. The material is made from polyester. The skirt looks lovely when combined with a corsage, for example like the one showed in the images.

The Pink Sheer Mesh Pleated Ballerina Skirt retails for 17.99 US$ on SheIn. Starting from 27th to 28th they will have a clearance sale as well. And they have a whole bunch of new off-shoulder blouses available at the moment. Remember my wishlist for off-shoulder blouses?!

What do you think of ballerina skirts? Would you wear something like this?

Just as a short reminder: All products mentioned and reviewed on this blog are of my personal opinions. This product here was sent to me for reviewing purpose by http://www.shein.com which doesn’t influence me in providing my honest opinion on the products.

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Dresslink Wishlist

25. June 2016

I love discovering new online shops for clothes and accessories! In the past I did a couple of orders with taobao, which was always a bit complicated because you had to work with Google Translate and an agent for shipping. Recently more and more online stores are available that have much of the similar items as you would find on taobao. One of my recent discoveries is Dresslink. I made a little wishlist of a few items I would like to try from this store:

Currently, I’m looking for a backpack. I have so many things to carry around that I don’t want to put all the stress on one shoulder. I found this backpack which can be used as shoulder bag, too! Sounds perfect for me!

I’m also on the hunt for some summer maxi dresses. The good thing about maxi dresses are that they are flattering for short people and they can be worn at work (at least for my work :D)…also they remind me at beach holidays.

Dresslink has also some beauty products like makeup and brushes etc. The eyeshadow palette above is super adorable. I love the design and the color selection of the eyeshadows. Last but not leat I found some pretty headbands like the one below. It looks really pretty in combination with the hair up-do of the model.

What do you think about the products? Do you have a current shopping list, too?

You can get the products here:

Blue Flower Maxi Dress for 8.29 US$

Convertable Backpack for 6.76 US$

Miss Yifi Eyeshadow Palette for 3.23 US$

Golden Flower Headband for 0.84 US$

There were many more interesting products available on Dresslink.

Here are some discount coupon codes you can use:

DLblog5 = Get $5 off on once purchases of $59

DLblog10 = Get $10 off on once purchases of $99

If you think about buying clothes there keep in mind to check the sizes. As with most asian retailers they tend to be smaller sometimes.

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Review: Wish Formula Fermented Oil-Free Dr. Mild Sunblock

22. June 2016

A while ago I received the Wish Formula Fermented Oil-Free Dr. Mild Sunblock from Wish Formula and here are my thoughts on this new product. Although you should wear sunscreen everyday most people only think about their skin and sunburns when the warm seasons approach. I just want to remind you that despite the weather you should care about your skin and the potential harm the UV radiation is capable of- even if you do not see sunburns directly. Usually, with asian sunscreens you have to differentiate between the sunscreens which are made for outdoor activities and your day on the beach and the everyday sunscreens. Since this sunblock has not stated that it is waterproof or sweat-resistant I would categorize this in the everyday section and not suited for taking a sunbath at the beach.

Wish Formula is one of these Korean brands I know for quite a while but apart from their Panda Eye Essence Patch I never tried any other products from this brand. They have a selection of skincare products and all appear very clean and dermatologically (?!) in a way. Also the Wish Formula Fermented Oil-Free Dr. Mild Sunblock has a very simple and neat design. The key color is white and the sunblock comes in a regular tube containing 65 g of product.

The Wish Formula Fermented Oil-Free Dr. Mild Sunblock is designed to give UV protection and be oil-free. Furthermore, it is hypoallergenic and has moisturizing properties.

The cardboard box also has the English ingredients listed. It contains Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Titanium Dioxide, and Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine as sun protection ingredients, giving the product SPF 50 +/ PA+++. 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor is red labelled according to COSDNA. The other ingredients in the list are mostly safe to use, with some potential irritants and acne triggers included. I personally didn’t feel any negative influence on the condition of my skin while using this sunscreen. The fermented ingredients included are Clover Flower Ferment Extract by Lactobacillus and Peppermint Leaf Ferment Extract by Saccharomyces. Moreover it contains hyaluronic acid and aloe vera for moisturizing the skin. I did an collaboration interview on fermented cosmetics >>here<<, so if you are curious about my opinion on fermented products and why I love them head over :)

The Wish Formula Fermented Oil-Free Dr. Mild Sunblock has a creme-type consistency. It is not as fluid as the Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel or the Isehan Sunkiller Perfect Sun Plus. It contains Cetearyl Alcohol, too, which helps that the product absorbs quickly into the skin. When rubbed I to the skin it leaves a slight white cast first, which adapts quickly though. The sunscreen is not greasy or dewy. Despite containing Aloe Vera and hyaluronic acid it doesn’t feel moisturizing, but also not drying. I would describe it as well-balanced. Since it is not slippery or greasy on the skin it can be used with makeup on top and does not slide around.

The Wish Formula Fermented Oil-Free Dr. Mild Sunblock is a good everyday sunblock which can be used below your makeup. It isn’t as hydrating as the Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel, but other than that we’ll balanced and deserves the name addition “oil-free”. I didn’t see any significant changes of my skin’s quality because of the fermented ingredients, but still it is a nice plus for this sunblock. It would be nice if Wish Formula updates the formula of this sunscreen to contain even less potential irritants.

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Etude House Play 101 Pencils No. 77 and 79| Pink Bird Box May 2016

20. June 2016

After last month’s pink bird box, which included all three Etude House Bubble Tea Sleeping Packs, this month’s pink bird box is packed with makeup products. Since I had so many pictures for this post I decided to make three reviews, each focussing on one of the three newly released products out of this box: The Etude House Dear My Dear Lip-Talk Chiffon, the Etude House Real Powder Cushion and new colors of the Etude House Play 101 Pencils. The last review will be about the Etude House Play 101 Pencils in No. 77 and 79. For my previous review on the Etude House Dear My Dear Lip-Talk Chiffon you can click >>here<< and for the Etude House Real Powder Cushion click >>here<<.

First of all, some words about the Korean brand Etude House: Etude House is one of the best known Korean brands for cute packaging. If you are a lover of cute, girly and pink packaging, reminding you of being a child and the princess you always dreamt to be, THIS is your brand. Their packaging is usually so adorable that you cannot keep yourself from impuls-buys – only because you saw the packaging… Etude House has a blogger program called Pink Bird. Selected blogger will receive a monthly box for a defined period of time packed with selected products for reviewing purpose. I’m really proud and happy to be part of their Pink Bird program!

I reviewed the Etude House Play 101 Pencils when they were released the first time. There were so many colors and different textures available that it was hard to select only a couple of these beautiful multifunctional pencils. Recently, Etude House released 4 new colors in addition to the existing ones, of which I will show you two:

The Etude House Play 101 Pencils in shade 77 and 79 come each packed in a cardboard box. Each pencil has a cap to protect the bullet and a tiny sharpener hidden on the end side of the pencil. I love the included sharpener since it is super handy to have one for each color.

The pencils have a creamy consistency and glide smoothly on the skin. Shade 77 is a golden-beige shade, very pretty for the inner corners of the eyes, but also a nice eyeshadow color. Shade 79 is a pink- rose, which is also wearable on the lips or cheeks. Both colors contain shimmer particles. Shade 79 has also a bit of a glossy effect in addition.

I was loving the versatility and color selection of the Etude House Play 101 Pencils before and I’m still on with my opinion about these multipurpose pencils. They are affordable and you will find almost any color and the four new shades are a perfect addition to the selection. They retail for 7.80 US $ on the official Etude House Global Store or all the four new colors in a set for 31.20 US $.

For all the news about ETUDE HOUSE’s products, you can follow their global Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/etude.gl

or their official Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/etude_official

or their online shopping mall:

http://www.etudehouse.com/

Did you try any of the new products already? Tell me about it in the comments below! And if you like to read my previous reviews on Etude House Pink Bord Boxes click >>here<<.

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Etude House Real Powder Cushion | Pink Bird Box May 2016

18. June 2016

After last month’s pink bird box, which included all three Etude House Bubble Tea Sleeping Packs, this month’s pink bird box is packed with makeup products. Since I had so many pictures for this post I decided to make three reviews, each focussing on one of the three newly released products out of this box: The Etude House Dear My Dear Lip-Talk Chiffon, the Etude House Real Powder Cushion and new colors of the Etude House Play 101 Pencils. This second review will be about the Etude House Real Powder Cushion. For my previous review on the Etude House Dear My Dear Lip-Talk Chiffon you can click >>here<<.

The second product I’m reviewing from the Pink Bird Box is the new Etude House Real Power Cushion, which has been launched simultaneously globally by Etude House. The new cushion creates a matte finish the moment when being applied on your skin, and promises high coverage and long-lasting features! It is available in three shades: HB (honey beige), LB (light beige), and NB (natural beige). I received natural beige, which is a perfect match for my skin tone. Although for summer maybe honey beige would be better.

The Etude House Real Powder Cushion is directed towards those who do not like the dewy finish that most cushion foundations have, but prefer a matte and powdered finish. It has a very neat design and looks actually quite mature compared to other cushion foundations from Etude House.

The cushion is described to have a liquid to powder formula. It has 5-in-1 multifunction properties and acts as primer, bb cream, concealer, powderpact, and blotting paper.

Compared to the other cushion foundations from Etude House the pact is more sleek than the previous ones. Other than that it looks like every cushion and comes with a mirror inside the lid and a puff for application. The foundation is closed away in a separate container, which is closed tightly, so that the product does not dry down.

Inside the container you will find the soaked cushion as always. And by dabbing the puff onto the cushion the product will transfer and you can apply the puff in dabbing motions onto your skin.

I really like the thin design of this cushion! By the way the foundation has SPF 50+ PA+++, so it gives some sun protection to your face, too. Nevertheless, please do not really on the sun protection of your makeup only but use sunscreen below.

Although the product comes out liquid from the sponge it has an instant powdery finish when applied. Still it does not feel too heavy as some matte foundations sometimes feel. It has the lightness of cushion foundations with the powdery finish. It also gives a very natural finish and has the blurring effect of powders. The coverage is medium to high. I know it is hard to tell from the pictures below, but if you look closely you will spot that it covers the pimple on my chin and almost covers the birthmark above my brow. But you also see how natural it looks, especially the shade fits nicely. Nevertheless, since my skin is rather dry around my nose I have the problem that the product settles into my lines and dry skin and does not look very pretty after some hours. On the other hand I am sure that people with oily skin will really love this cushion and the powdery finish.

You might be surprised that I really like the Etude House Real Powder Cushion, although it settles down into the cracks and lines of my dry skin. It is really a nice product to add on top of your favorite BB cream. It can be used as powder so to say. I use my favorite dewy cushion and add some dabs of the Etude House Real Powder Cushion on my T-zone instead of powder. It improves the lasting of the makeup after all. Also, I like the sleek design of the new cushion, which makes it much more handy than its bulkier sisters. I’m sure that this product will be loved by oily skintypes, because it really does mattify your skin. The new Etude House Real Powder Cushion retails for 15.12 US$ from the Etude House store. The Refills are available for 8.40 US$.

For all the news about ETUDE HOUSE’s products, you can follow their global Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/etude.gl

or their official Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/etude_official

or their online shopping mall:

http://www.etudehouse.com/

Did you try any of the new products already? Tell me about it in the comments below! And if you like to read my previous reviews on Etude House Pink Bord Boxes click >>here<<.

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Kawaii Box April 2016 and Giveaway

15. June 2016

// PR SAMPLE / KAWAII / AFFILIATE LINKS //

You know my weakness for asian stationary and other cute stuff, so here I am again with another Kawaii Box unboxing and of course there is a giveaway at the end of this post for you ♥ The box I’m showing you today is the Kawaii Box April 2016 by the way!

I reviewed the Kawaii Box a couple of times ago and it is always filled with so many cute items from Japan and Korea, reaching from stationary, stickers, charms, and even plushies. Those of you who love these kind of overly cute items will have the chance to win a Kawaii Box for yourselves :D Simply fill out the Rafflecopter form at the end of this post. The giveaway is sponsored by Kawaii Box and they will send the selected winner the box. Please no cheating! We will check the entries ;)

As you can see from the images the box is packed densly with items. Each box contains a card with the included products listed on it. I love the design of the card because it fits to the “kawaii” topic. The Kawaii Box April 2016 contains 12 items in total. There are stickers, pens, sweets, purses, and so on included.

Usually, my favorite products from these kinds of boxes are the stationary items or the anime based plushies. So I will start off with my favorite items from this box: the Egg Highlighter Set is definitely one of these items! The box came with 6 of these cute, tiny eggs, each illustrated with an adorable animal face. All the markers have a distinct color, as you can see from the coloring of the bottom of the eggs.

My second favorite product is the Ghost Family Pen. This gel pen is especially unique, since it can be erased with the rubber on the end of the pen. I never had a gel liner which is erasable, too…I was totally astonished!

And there is no Kawaii Box without cute stickers inside…this box came with Juwelry Seal Deko Stickers and Glow in the Dark Stickers. Another cute thing are these Bonjour Envelopes. I’m sure your friends will love to receive a letter or gift in these :D ♥

The Kawaii Face Mini Purse and the Emoticon Squichy Charm are both suited to keep your chains. Moreover the box came with a 3D Panda Card Sticker and some Girly Pastel Hair Loops and Pins. The later are perfect for kids.

And as with every Kawaii Box there are some sweets included, too: The Oekaki Sherbet DIY Candy Kit and the Anpanman Ramune Candy! I didn’t try them yet, but the DIY jelly looks kind of cute with the animal shapes. Last but not least the box came with a Korean Deco Tape Set. The set included three mini dispensers and 9 different tapes with colorful motives. I love the tapes!

The Kawaii Box April 2016 shows a nice variety of super adorable items. We have stationary, accessoires, sweets, and keychains. My favorite items from this box were the stationary items, esp0ecially the erasable gel pen. The Kawaii Box definitively keeps up to its name again and delivers what kawaii lovers expect! You can get the Kawaii Box >>here<<. There are different options of subscribing for the box. You can choose between several options: either to order only one box, to order three boxes (3 months subscription), 6 boxes (6 months subscription) or 12 boxes (1 year subscription). Each box retails at 19.80 US$. For the 6 months and the 12 months subscription you pay a bit less per box.

And here comes the promised giveaway! You can take part via the Rafflecopter widget below. Please keep in mind that the giveaway is hosted by Kawaii Box. They will send the box to you in case you win. The giveaway is open for 3 weeks. Good luck everyone! ♥

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Did you try the Kawaii Box already’? Would you be intrigued to buy it?

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Etude House Dear My Lips-Talk Chiffon | Pink Bird Box May 2016

14. June 2016

After last month’s pink bird box, which included all three Etude House Bubble Tea Sleeping Packs, this month’s pink bird box is packed with makeup products. Since I had so many pictures for this post I decided to make three reviews, each focussing on one of the three newly released products out of this box: The Etude House Dear My Lips-Talk Chiffon, the Etude House Real Powder Cushion and new colors of the Etude House Play 101 Pencils. I will start with the key item of the new Etude House releases, the Etude House Dear My Lips-Talk Chiffon.

Etude House even send us two different shades from their new lipstick range, which I will show you here: We received shade PK027 and BE109 of this new semi-matte lipstick range. All in all there are 12 colors available of the Etude House Dear My Lips-Talk Chiffon.

As you can see Etude House changed the design of their lipsticks. The previous design was princess-y and looked like a toy. The new design is still pink and cute, but more sleep than before. The material is still a light plastic though and doesn’t feel super expensive. Still, for people loving pink this will be a dream again.

The Etude House Dear My Lips-Talk Chiffon are a combination of a soft and moist cream lipstick and a long-lasting and pigmented matte lipsticks. The combination of both properties builds the chiffon lipstick. The lipstick promises to be thin and light, long-lasting and fill the lines and wrinkles of the lips. I’m a bit confused by the last property though, because usually I do not want the lipstick to settle in the lines…but proberly they mean that it stains the lips evenly.

PK027 is the shade which was advertised by Krystal in the promotional pics and is a pigmented dark pink shade, almost cherry toned. I was first worried that it would be too pink for me, but surprisingly it looks really nice and almost like the color that most lip tints pay off on the lips. BE101 is a beige color which can be pulled off for a daily and natural look. It was hyped by LilyMaymac on Instagram. It fits perfectly to my natural lip color and is the perfect contrast to the vivid pink color from PK027. The texture of the lipsticks is nice, not super creamy and melting, but also not dry and difficult to layer like some matte lipsticks are. It is a perfect mixture as I expected from this lipstick. The pigmentation is nicely visible, too, as you can see from the swatches below. Both colors cover my lips evenly and do not accentuate the dry parts of my lips and they did not settle unprettily in the lines either. Luckily! BE101 wears off quicker than PK027, which leaves a bit of a stain, but the lipsticks are not long-lasting. Actually, not a real surprise to me, because it is really hard to find a really long-lasting lipstick anyways.

All in all, although I was not expecting too much from this lipstick, I really like the two colors. Although I prefer the old design of the Etude House lipsticks, these are not too bad either. I grabbed the PK027 quite often in the last day, guess I like the pink shade- although, if you know me, you know that I prefer red lips usually! The Etude House Dear My Lips-Talk Chiffon retail for 12.40 US$ on Etude House’s official store.

For all the news about ETUDE HOUSE’s products, you can follow their global Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/etude.gl

or their official Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/etude_official

or their online shopping mall:

http://www.etudehouse.com/

What do you think of Etude House’s new lipsticks? Tell me about it in the comments below! And if you like to read my previous reviews on Etude House Pink Bord Boxes click >>here<<.

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Totoro inspired Outfit by Romwe

12. June 2016

Like many people in the AB community I cannot resist cutely designed products and it is the same for me with clothes. I love for example shoulder bags with fun and cute motifs and I do love T-shirts with anime or Disney prints for example. So I created this Totoro inspired Outfit by Romwe for you guys, hoping that the one or the another might enjoy this post:

Romwe is an online fashion retailer with the saying “from runway to realway”, selling fashionable clothes for affordable prices. They ship internationally, and you will find very unique fashion items there from time to time. You can check some of my previous reviews of their clothing, for example my review for the floral pleated skirt or the striped Mix & Match Dress.

For my Totoro inspired outfit by Romwe I simply spotted this T-shirt with the Totoro print and combined it with a classic blue denim shorts. The T-Shirt is a simple white shirt with a round color made from polyester with a very soft and nice touch. It is one-sized and therefore for small-sized people it will be a loose shirt. It is a thin material and perfect for summer. I’m absolutely in love with the motif. ♥

For summer a denim shorts is always a great combination for a simple shirt. The material has no stretch. It comes with pockets and a high waist fit. The shorts are available in 5 sizes (S,M,L, XL, XXL), but they are on the smaller side. I chose size L and it has a good fit for me.

In combination the two clothing items fit perfectly together. The shirt can be either tucked into the shorts or worn loose. A perfect outfit for everyday summer :D Both clothes have a nice material and are sewn properly.

My Totoro inspired outfit in this post was a total of 19.98 US$. There are also more printed shirts available like this one, or this one here.

You can check out my Spring Wishlist for some of my other fashion inspirations from Romwe.

Were to get the look:

Totoro T-shirt from Romwe for 5.99 US$

jeans shorts from Romwe for 14.99 US$

What do you think of my outfit?

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Review: Banila Co. Glam Muse Luster Lipstick

8. June 2016

You know I have an obsession with lipsticks so it is time for another lipstick review. I kindly received the Banila Co. Glam Muse Luster Lipstick by Korean cosmetics online shop Qdepot some time ago and although my initial wish for a product for reviewing was another item which was out of stock I accepted the offer for this product mainly out of two reasons: I never reviewed any products from Banila Co, and I loved the packaging design!

Banila Co. first came into my focus when everybody started to rave about their Cleansing Balm. I even bought a couple of samples of it in order to try but I didn’t have the chance to write the reviews yet. Other than that this Korean brand reminds me of benefit when I look at their logo and design of their skincare and makeup products.

The Banila Co. Glam Muse Luster Lipstick is from the Glam Muse Makeup line and all the products have the same patterns and ornaments. The design is not only restricted to the cardboard boxes of the products and it is also present on the products themselves.

The Banila Co. Glam Muse Luster Lipstick is available in 6 shades and you will also find additional description about the lipstick on Qdepot. The shade I’m showing you here is shade LRD331, a rosy-pink shade with shimmering particles. It applies smoothly and leaves a sheen on the lips. Due to the creamy texture it is not long lasting though and dissappearsee quickly. It doesn’t leave visible stain on my lips either, but still the color is pretty, even though usually I prefer lipsticks without shimmer particles. Since the product also contains argan oil and palm seed oil it has also a moisturizing effect and is not drying on the lips.

If you are looking for a creamy and naturally colored lipstick the Banila Co. Glam Muse Luster Lipstick in shade LRD331 might be a good choice for you. It is not long-lasting and not too opaque though, but rather makes your lips look natural and shiny. It is a good everyday-lips color in my eyes. The Banila Co. Glam Muse Luster Lipstick retails for 11.81 US$ at Q-depot and they have up to 35 % discount on products from Banila Co. at the moment.

Q-depot is an online retailer for Korean cosmetics. They have already quite a variety of the most popular Korean brands and they keep adding products frequently. The site is easy to navigate, too. And they offer free samples for each order andfree shipping for orders above US$ 49. What I like especially, that they have an extra section for cruelty-free products, which contains brands like Iope, Innisfree, Etude House, etc. I didn’t see that before for most of the online stores, so that’s something really innovative and nice. Also, they are committed to contributing 3% of their group’s net profit for social causes in different countries. So you can shop for your favorite Korean products and do something good, too. Also,Q-depot is having a promotion were you can get 25 US$ coupon upon signing up. The coupon is useable for a minimum purchase of 69 US$.

Here are also some useful coupons when ordering at the moment:

Coupons

Get 7% OFF on cruelty free products: GoCF7off

Get 5% OFF with Coupon Code: WCOFF5

Get $25 coupon for signung up on Qdepot!

Have fun shopping!

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Review: Essence Juice It Edition

6. June 2016

// PR SAMPLE / BEAUTY / MAKE-UP //

Since midths of May a new limited edition by Essence is available: the Essence Juice It Edition. The makeup products from this line are dedicated to summer and fruits and therefore come along with colorful and fruity packaging design. Until middle of June you will be able to get the products from this edition from your local drugstores. When I saw the press release I was already eyeing some of these products, but luckily, on the same day I wanted to go to the drugstore and take a closer look, I received a package containing a total of 8 products from this edition! I was utterly happy in that moment :D

Essence is a european drug store brand, which is easily available here in Germany, but also in many other countries around the world. Their brand philosophy is against animal testing and their products are really affordable, providing a reasonable quality. The colors of the Essence Juice It Edition are described as a “reminiscent of a mixed peach, watermelon and cherry fruit basket, and the gel-like, partially scented textures conjure-up spring colour effects on the lips and nails”. Sounds perfect for summer to me! But let’s take a look at the products I received:

First of all, and probably the key item of this collection, are the Essence Juice It Jelly Nail Polishes. There are a total of four colors of these semi-transparent jelly nail polishes available and I received 3 of them called Jelly Orange, Jelly Water Melon and Jelly Cherry. Additionally there are some Essence Juice It Scented Nail Stickers which you can use to spice up your nail art.

The nail polishes have a short application brush, which made it a bit difficult for me to paint my nails. With one layer the colors are not opaque and you will see the white of your nails through the polish. Two layers, or even three layers are really pretty nice and give a nice jelly effect, aswell. The glossy jelly finish also stays for a long time and is not disappearing after 1 or two days, but the surface of the dried nail polish is prone to fine scratches. the staying power of the nail polish was nice though, depending on how much work you do with your hands of course.

The scented nail stickers have a nice fruity scent and there are quite some different motives on the sticker sheet, reaching from fruits to flamingos. You just have to press them onto your nails and you are done. I didn’t use the stickers yet, but I think I will definitely go for it during the upcoming summer weather.

The item I wanted to buy anyways from this collection was the Essence Juice It Detangle Brush! I fell in love with the watermelon inspired design at first sight. The brush is similar to a tangle teezer, but smaller. The brushes feel a bit stiffer than the ones of the Tangle Teezer, but still it is so cute and has the perfect size for carrying it around! My favorite item from this collection!

A makeup line without any lip products is not a real makeup line :D So here are two lip products from this collection, the Essene Juice It Jelly Tint Lipstick and the Essence Juice It Glossy Lipliner. The Jelly Tint Lipstick in shade “01 Cherry Cherry Lady” reminds me of the Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly Tint. It doesn’t show any tint though on my skin, but seems it has a very subtle pink stain. It is not visible on my lips and has more a feeling of a balm than a tint or lipstick. The Glossy Lipliner in shade “02 You Are One In A Melon” has a light pink color and a creamy texture. It spreads nicely across the skin, but unfortunately is barely visible on my lips, too.

The last product I want to share with you from this edition is the Essence Juice It Cherry Eau De Toilette. This light perfume has a nice fruity scent and luckily does not have any overpowering artificial cherry scent. It will be liked by people who love fruity perfumes. Unfortunately, it doesn’t last too long and fades too quickly.

All in all the theme of the Essence Juice It Edition fits perfectly to the summer season and the colors are nicely selected and make me crave for fresh and colorful fruits. I really like the Jelly Nail Polishes and the Detangle Brush and also the scented Nail Stickers are such an adorable idea. Since Essence is a drugstore brand the products will be available at an affordable price, too, so if you like any of the items it is worth to grab them as long as they are still available.

What is your impression of the Essence Juice It Edition?

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Just as a short reminder: All products mentioned and reviewed on this blog are of my personal opinions. This product here was sent to me for reviewing purpose by http://www.essence.eu/ which doesn’t influence me in providing my honest opinion on the products.

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