Monica's empties #4 part 2

I'm back, as promised, with the second part of this large empties post. If you like to see the first part check it out monicas-empties-4-part-1. Let's begin!

Monica's empties #4 part 1

I can't believe it, I didn't update this post since August!! Shame on me. Well, I have accumulated many products, old and new and now this box is quite full so it's time I post this late empties post and let them go.. Here they are :

Make-up removers :

Bioderma Sensibio H2O micellar water - is one of the best cleansers I have ever used. Although I have combination skin I still prefer to use the Sensibio H2O (it is not sticky; it is eye-friendly; it leaves the skin cleansed and refreshed; I didn't feel the need to rinse it off - I adore it!). Although it is not the cheapest of them all, I believe that its great quality makes up for the money spent.

L'Oreal Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Waterproof - a gentle, efficient make-up remover for long-lasting, stubborn eye make-up. It does leave a slight greasy film onto the skin and has a valability of 6 months so beware! If you don't shake well the bottle to mix both liquids they will separate almost immediately. Therefore I give this eye make-up remover the -A grade.

Bioderma Sébium H2O - is a good cleanser but it is not the right one for me : it didn't reduce my excess sebum, I cannot use it onto my eyes, it has perfume and it is slightly drying ; also the price is not very cheap (therefore I give it the C grade).

Ivatherm Aquafil Light Mild Cleansing Milk for face and eyes - has created in me two mixed reactions : I love it for the face, I hate it for the eyes! Unfortunately it is designed for face and eyes; for normal or mixed sensitive skin. It should have a gentle cleansing effect and anti-inflamatory properties. It didn't work that well on my eyes therefore I give it the C grade (for the strong irritation it caused my eyes every time I used it).

Nivea 3in1 micellar cleansing water - a decent make-up remover for the face for me, it didn't cause me any irritations or reddening of the skin. It is a too gentle remover for the eyes for me, I use long-lasting eye make-up since I have oily eyelids, so I need a stronger make-up remover. I give it the B grade due to its too gentle formula (it doesn't remove all the make-up for face and eyes as easily as it promises). 

Nivea Double Effect Eye Make-Up Remover - removes very effectively the eye make-up (and I do it all the way: base, eye shadows, eye liner, mascara). I don't mind the slight greasy feeling it leaves the skin as long as it gently cleans the eye area. It is a very good quality eye make-up remover so I give it the A grade.

L'Oréal Paris Skin Perfection Purifying Micellar Water for normal and combination skin - is a good cleanser but it is not suitable for me : it didn't reduce my excess sebum, I cannot use it onto my eyes and it is slightly drying ; therefore I give it the B grade.

Cora maxi make-up remover pads - still my favourites at the moment; 100% cotton, 40 pieces per pack; soft and large - easy to use and covering a larger face area I use a smaller number overall. They don't shred and efficiently remove make-up at a decent price of aprox. 5 ron. I gave them the A grade!   

Hair care :

NIVEA MEN Pure Impact Shampoo - is a decent daily shampoo that gently cleans the skin. It can be easily found in stores at a good price. It receives the C grade.

Le Petit Marseillais Shampoo Apple & Olive tree leafs - is a decent daily shampoo for normal hair. It has an affordable price and it is easy to find. And it smells lovely of fresh, green apples. Therefore I give it the C grade.

Batiste dry shampoo Original - is great for refreshing the oily hair. It doesn't add volume and body to a fine, flat hair like mine. Although I love, love, love it for my oily hair, I still prefer to buy the XXL Volume for the extra oomph of volume and body it gives my hair! Batiste dry shampoo is a wonderful product so I wholeheartedly give it the A grade no matter what type it is!!

Batiste dry shampoo XXL - Batiste dry shampoo is a miracle! I can save the look of my hair whenever I need to, without having to worry about it looking greasy and flat! I just love the XXL Volume especially for the oomph it gives to my hair! I'm so very happy that I found it! I will definitely buy it and keep it ready to save the day...the bad hair day. It is a wonderful product so I wholeheartedly give it the A grade!!

 Nail care :

Oriflame Apple & Cinnamon hand cream - is a decent hand cream for the warmer seasons; it does not work for me in the colder seasons. I like the sweet smell in the winter time but it isn't nourishing enough. It has an affordable price and can be easily found. Therefore I give it the C grade. 

Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat - is a great product : it dries very easily the nail polishes in a matter of minutes, it gives the nail polishes a lovely glossy, shiny finish and, the most important, it improves the life of the nail polishes from 4 to 7 days without chipping. Therefore I give it the -A grade (high price, hard to find on online stores, it dries needing a thinner). But I would still buy it! I adore it! There is no top coat I have used to have the same results. 

BYPHASSE Essential Nail Polish Remover for dark&resistant nail polishes - is a decent product for normal nail polishes. It is not appropiate for glitter nail polishes. It needs a lot of soaking and rubbing to get it off. You can find it easily in stores and it has a decent price. Therefore I give it the C grade.

 Face care :

Gerovital H3 Classic Nourishing Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream - (second one) is a good nourishing, night cream for mature, very dry or dehydrated skin. It has a greasy texture that is quickly absorbed into the skin. It doesn't visibly reduce the signs of skin aging. It is easy to find and has an affordable price. Therefore it receives the -B grade (the scent is not very pleasing but the texture is right for very dry skin; it doesn't visibly reduce the signs of skin aging).

The Body Shop Drops of Youth Eye Concentrate eye cream - is a good eye concentrate that is very fast absorbed into the skin. It moisturized and refreshed my eyes after the massage with the roller ball applicator. I noticed, in time, slight reduction of my dark circles and my eye looked less tired and puffy, but it was not dramatic enough to make the higher price worth it for me. Taking everything into consideration, I give the B grade to The Body Shop Drops of Youth Eye Concentrate.

And that's the end of part 1! Tomorrow I'll post part 2 for this empties batch, I don't want the post to be too long and boring. Until next time,

This post is part of the #chicprofilechallenge by Tavia from Chicprofile.com. A challenge for all of us Romanian beauty bloggers to better ourselves, publish more on the blog (I am trying to post twice a day for three days a week in December, let's see how it goes), make more videos both on Periscope and Youtube, post more on social media and improve ourselves day by day. Challenge taken! 

Gerovital H3 Natural Antiperspirant Deodorant - review

I have finished another deodorant I have used in tandem with my B.U. My Secret deodorant. I  always prefer the spray deodorants, I don't really like roll-on deodorants due to their liquid, sticky texture. Since I have finished it and it will go to the empties box (a large one filled with products, I can't bear myself to photo it..) I thought I would tell you my thoughts on it. It is Gerovital H3 Natural Antiperspirant Deodorant.

One year anniversary giveaway

My lovely readers I'm back today with the surprise I promised yesterday: a giveaway ! Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. I want to be the best beauty blogger I can be for you. I hope you enjoy my posts and giveaways. Today's giveaway is for the blog's first year anniversary.

Gerovital H3 Classic Nourishing Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream - guest review

This is another face cream my mother has just finished so it's time for her to share with you her impressions on it. My mother has a dry, dehydrated skin and she over 60. She was very pleasantly impressed with this night cream : Gerovital H3 Classic Nourishing Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream. This is why :

Gerovital Happiness CC Cream Light - review

This summer, when the temperatures were not sky high and I could use make-up, I wore only this CC cream as a base. I couldn't stand my normal foundations. So I had plenty of time to test this CC cream and now it's time I tell you my thoughts on it : it is  Gerovital Happiness CC Cream in Light. 

Gerovital H3 Evolution Antiperspirant Deodorants with Hyaluronic Acid - review

In a hot summer like this I take out of the stash all the weapons against perspiration. And I use many more deodorants and antiperspirants than usual. I have tried this summer the newly launched Gerovital H3 Evolution Antiperspirant Deodorants with Hyaluronic Acid - a first in Romania !
   
They were created to eficiently protect against perspiration for a long time but also to provide the right hydration for the sensitive skin of the armpits. The hyaluronic acid is known for its intensively hydrating effect through its two-fold action: by restoring the water reserves of skin and by reducing the transepidermal loss of water.
   
There are three types of antiperspirants for all tastes : Diamond Woman , Sapphire Woman and Pearl Woman. For every feminine, active and elegant women out there !

Last minute holiday giveaway

This hot weather that is still going strong is very suitable for a last minute seaside holiday. So I thought I would give you another reason to hit the beach with my giveaway. There will be two winners and they will win 2 packs with sunscreen and suncare products from Gerovital.

Monica's empties #3

I have accumulated some empties since the last post. Many of them were finished some time ago, the empties box was full, I decided it was time to tell you about them and throw them away. I will update you with this post once in several months, after thoroughly testing the products and having a clear opinion on them to share with you. So without further ado, let's see the empties :

Gerovital H3 Derma+ Sunscreen Milk SPF 30 and After Sun Repair Gel - review

I have spent these past five days at the seaside. And what better oportunity than to test some of Gerovital's H3 Derma+ sunscreen products! I used them every day of my stay and now I'm ready to share with you my thoughts on them!

A little chat about Make-up Removal and Face Cleansing part 2

I talked about the importance of properly cleansing the skin in the previous post, now it's time to see what types of make-up removers are there. The most important thing you should know, is that you must choose the make-up removers according to your skin type and needs. Every make-up remover should clearly state the type of skin is designed towards. In addition to this, the strength of the make-up removers depends on the type of make-up products you use and their number.

A little chat about Make-up Removal and Face Cleansing

One of the most important step in our daily face routine, besides putting on SPF, is the cleansing routine. It is a MUST, every day, in the evening and in the morning, no matter if you had any make-up on or not!

Not removing make-up means congested skin and clogged pores which will lead to breakouts, puffiness around the eyes and fine lines – in short, a proper cleansing makes your skin look younger and healthier for longer!

my current make-up removers and cleansers stash

Gerovital Happiness Face cleansing gel cream - review

Several months ago I presented you the Happiness range created by Gerovital Farmec. Since then I have had the opportunity to test some of the products from the range so I'll be posting several reviews, starting with this one for the Face cleansing gel cream.

Gerovital Sebum Control shampoo-treatment - review

You know I have oily, fragile, volume-lacking hair. Quite a gem! The worst of all is of course the oiliness. It gets so greasy looking after just one day since washing. I have to wash it every 2 or 3 days or use Batiste dry shampoo to make it look decent. So I'm always on the hunt for special shampoos or treatments to help me with this problem.

Today I will share with you my thoughts on Gerovital Sebum Control shampoo-treatment .

Monica's empties #1

My lovely ladies the time has come to present you with some of my empties I have accumulated in several months. I won't post empties every month, since I don't go through too many products a month. I will update you with this post once in several months, after thoroughly testing the products and having a clear opinion on them to share with you. 
So without further ado, let's see the empties :

Body care giveaway - CLOSED

My lovely ladies I thought I would spoil you again and make you happy with a new giveaway. This time I focused on the body care and compiled for you a mix of products meant to help you pamper yourself.

A perfect day

Sunday I felt it was one of those days that are just perfect, unforgettable, filled with the right people and the right feelings and emotions. I started my day early in the morning with Beautybarometer's 3rd blog anniversary. She is one of my inspirations and a lovely person from whom you can learn a lot.

Gerovital H3 Derma Cleansing and Make-up Removal Fluid Face and Eyes - review

When I went to the Beauty bloggers meeting by Beautybarometer I received a few products from the new range Gerovital H3 Derma+ to test : the Soothing and Regenerating Mask-cream review here, the Shampoo for Sensitive scalp review here and the Cleansing and Make-up removal fluid face and eyes I have just finished, so it's the right time I share with you my opinion on it. 
  
It is a liquid formula, the association of gentle emollients and soothing ingredients recommends it inclusively for cleansing the sensitive skin. It is hypoallergenic and paraben free.

Gerovital Derma + Shampoo for sensitive scalp - review

When I went to the Beauty bloggers meeting by Beautybarometer  I received a few products from the new range Gerovital H3 Derma+ to test : the Soothing and Regenerating Mask-cream review here, the Cleansing and Make-up removal fluid face and eyes (almost hit pan, review very soon) and the Shampoo for Sensitive scalp. It is the subject of today's review, since I am about to finish it. 

Feel the Happiness with Gerovital

Happiness is such a personal thing. You can choose to live your life being happy or being sad or dissatisfied about everything. Happiness can be found so easily in the smallest of things: a bright sunny day, a perfumed flower in a vase, the lovely song of the birds outside, the loving hug of a mother, the sensual kiss of your loved one and so on ... It is important to find your moments of happiness, to live and cherish them forever. You can also achive happiness with the newest launch from Farmec.

The company will launch in February 2015 a new face and body care line beautifully named Happiness. The products will be available in stores and online in February. Here are the products in the Happiness line.

FACE CARE :  

Refreshing moisturizing mask  9.5ron
The mask contains Raspberry extract and Aquaxyl, for a balancing moisturizing effect, and Vitamin E, having a protective antioxidative effect.