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18.3.17

Choose the perfect makeup sponge // Vyber si správnou houbičku

Hello guys!
I wanted to do this post for a long time but now I finally did it. A lot of you guys may think that every makeup sponge is the same, but it's not basically true. I used to think so as well, but I tried different makeup sponges from different brands and I found out that each sponge is very different. So that's why I decided to do this post, because a lot of you don't know the difference between them. Also, many people called this makeup sponge 'beauty blender' but not every sponge is from this brand, beauty blender is the brand who actually found it and then other brands began to produce similar sponges (and cheaper). So let's find out if it actually worth the money to buy the original beauty blender.

Ahoj všichni!
Tento příspěvek jsem chtěla napsat už dávno, ale dostala jsem se k němu až teď, takže jsem ráda že je konečně tu. Spousta z vás si může myslet, že všechny houbičky na makeup jsou stejné, ale to vlastně není pravda. Já jsem si to dříve také myslela, ale po tom co jsem vyzkoušela různé houbičky od různých značek, zjistila jsem, že je každá jiná. Takže to je vlastně proč jsem se rozhodla napsat tento příspěvek, abych vám ukázala rozdíly mezi nimi. Také jsem zjistila, že spousta lidí si myslí, že všechny houbičky se jmenují 'beauty blender', ale není tomu tak, protože beauty blender je společnost, která tyhle makeup houbičky vymyslela. Ostatní značky pak začali vyrábět velmi podobné houbičky, většinou za nižší cenu, takže pojďme zjistit jestli originální houbička opravdu stojí za to.

Dekorativka.cz
This was my first makeup sponge I bought. I used to blend my concealer with my fingers and everyone has used makeup sponges and I said to myself, why not to try it too? I bought the cheapest one I could find and I tried it for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised how it is easy to blend my concealer with. I didn't use it wet because I didn't know that it's actually better, but it was fine either way. This sponge is quite bigger than the original one but when you dip it into the water it doesn't change its size much. It's also not so soft as the original and there are a small holes in it after I wash it. I was quite satisfied with this sponge, it doesn't last long but it's very cheap so you can get a new one every time.

Toho byla moje první houbička, kterou jsem si koupila. Dříve jsem zapracovávala korektor pomocí prstů, ale každý už používal makeup houbičku, a tak jsem si řekla proč to také nezkusit? Koupila jsem si tu nejlevnější, kterou jsem našla (tahle je z dekorativka.cz) a poprvé ji zkusila. Musím říct, že jsem byla mile překvapena. Dříve jsem nevěděla, že se má houbička namáčet a tak jsem jí používala na sucho, ale i tak to šlo celkem dobře. Takhle houbička je větší než ta originální, ale když jí namočíte, nezvětší se moc. Také není tak měkká jako originální beauty blender a udělali se mi v ní menší dírky po tom, co jsem ji čistila. Myslím, že cena odpovídá kvalitě, není nejhorší a kdykoliv se zničí, můžete si koupit novou.

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Ebelin
This was my second sponge I purchased, it was a bit more expensive but not like the original. This sponge is more stiffer and it's quite small but when you dip into the water it increases its size twice, so you can easily apply your foundation or concealer. I don't really like this sponge, because it holds a lot of water and it's hard to squeeze out of it. I wouldn't probably buy it again, I had better sponges for better price or for the same price. But what doesn't satisfy me, may satisfy you.

Tohle byla moje druhá houbička, kterou jsem si pořídila. Byla trošku dražší než ta první, ale stále levnější jak originál. Tahle houbička je tužší, když jí namočíte, dvakrát zvětší svůj objem. Problém je v tom, že hodně drží vodu a špatně se z ní vymačkává. Asi bych si jí už nekoupila, myslím si, že můžete najít lepší houbičku za nižší nebo stejnou cenu. Ale to co nevyhovuje mě, neznamená, že nemůže vyhovovat vám.

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Real Techniques
This is one of my favorite sponges I've tried. It has cut off the bottom which may be good for blending larger areas (forehead, cheeks) but I didn't use it much. I prefer pointed side which you can use on your entire face. This sponge is soft, doesn't hold too much water in it and it is very easy to wash. Actually, there is no sign that I washed it, it still looks like new. I would definitely consider buying it again, the price is good and the quality as well. This sponge is a bit bigger than the original blender and it also increases its size almost twice after soaking it. 

Tohle je jedna z mých oblíbených houbiček, které jsem vyzkoušela. Má seřízlý spodek, který může být užitečný pro blendění větších ploch na obličeji (čelo, tváře), ale já jsem to nikdy moc nepoužívala. Mě spíše vyhovuje špičatá část, kterou můžete použít na celý obličej, ale nápad je to dobrý. Tato houbička je měkká, nedrží tolik vody a lehce se čistí. Čistila jsem ji několikrát a není na ní žádný náznak po čištění (žádné dírky), což se nedá říct o předchozích houbičkách, ani dokonce o beauty blenderu, kde se mi po čištění vytvořily malé dírky. Tahle houbička od RT je větší než originál a svoji velikost také zvětší skoro dvakrát po jejím namočení, někdy to může být výhoda hlavně v tom, že rychleji zapracujete produkt do pleti. Tuhle houbičku bych si určitě koupila znova, cena a kvalita jsou velice super.

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Beauty Blender
Here we are, my favorite sponge of all. The original beauty blender which I bought twice. This sponge is the smallest of all sponges I showed you. It increases the size but it still remains small, so you can easily blend your concealer or foundation even in smaller areas. It's also very soft, the softest of all sponges and it is easy to wring the water out of it. I really like this black one, they also have it in many colors so maybe I will go for red next time. Beauty blender also has sponges in mini version which can be very handy especially for your undereye area and nose. Maybe I should get some of these. The only disadvantage I found about this sponge is that it is easy to be damaged. I washed the pink one and there remained the groove of my nail. So if you have a long nails, be careful with that. And if you are interested in how to clean this sponge, just use a baby shampoo or cleansing gel for brushes. Beauty blender company also produces some special cleaner for sponges, so it is definitely not bad. If you use the sponge every day, it should be cleaned at least once a week.

A tady už je moje nejoblíbenější houbička ze všech. Beauty blender je nejmenší houbička z těch, které jsem vám ukazovala, a i po namočení zůstane poněkud malá, takže se s ní lépe zapracovává makeup nebo korektor na méně dostupných částech obličeje. Také je velmi měkká, je asi nejměkčí ze všech a snadno se z ní vymačkává voda. Dále se mi líbí, že je v černém provedení, ale můžete jí také najít v jiných barvách. Beauty blender vyrábí i mini provedení, které jsou skvělé pro zapracování korektoru pod očima nebo na nose. Jedinou nevýhodu kterou jsem našla na této houbičce je ta, že se rychle poníčí. Například když jsem tuhle růžovou čistila, zůstala mě v ní rýha po mém nehtu. Takže pokud máte dlouhé nehty, buďte opatrní. A pokud by vás zajímalo jak se tahle houbička čistí, stačí použít dětský šampon nebo čistící gel na štětce. Firma beauty blender dokonce vyrábí speciální čistič na houbičky, takže i to není k zahození. Pokud houbičku používáte každý den, měli byste jí čistit alespoň jednou týdně.

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To sum it up, beauty blender is absolutely number one for me, so it definitely worth the money. I'm not saying that I'll never buy another sponge again, but I'm totally satisfied with this one. So if you use it everyday or you want something more professional, definitely go for it. If you don't do your makeup everyday, if you don't use concealer or if you use a brush instead of sponge, it may be useless for you and you should go for some cheaper alternative. I hope you guys find it useful and let me know what do you use for your concealer or foundation.

Abych to shrnula, beauty blender je rozhodně jednička pro mě, takže to rozhodně stojí za ty peníze. Pokud makeup houbičku používáte každý den a nebo prostě chcete něco víc profesionálního, určitě ji vyzkoušejte. Pokud naopak si makeup neděláte každý den, nepoužíváte korektor a nebo používáte na korektor štětec, bude vám stačit levnější varianta. Doufám, že vám to přišlo užitečný a dejte mi vědět co používáte vy.

Thank you for reading!
Love Terri

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29.1.17

Favorite January products

Hello guys!
It is the end of January already? So with that, I have to show you another favorite products for this month. I haven't been shopping much this month, so I didn't test so much products but I still had something to choose from. Let's get into it.

The first item I chose is this Micro brow pencil. I've been running for some good pencil for a long time (Precisely, my brow from Benefit is still my favorite) and I have some favorites, but after reading reviews, I decided to try this one. A lot of people have compared this pencil to Brow Wiz from Anastasia Beverly Hills but this one from NYX is much more cheaper. It also reminds me my favorite pencil from Benefit. It's very thin so you can shape and fill your brows well. It also has brush on the other side which is very handy. I got it in color Taupe and it perfectly matches my eyebrow color. The only disadvantage is that it quickly runs out.

Another favorite item is this Pantene Oil Therapy shampoo. My Aussie shampoo just run out so I started using this one. I used it only a few times but my hair feels fresh and soft. This shampoo is made for damaged and weak hair so it's perfect for me. But I think that anyone can use it as well.

What I got next is this mini perfume Bombshell from Victoria's Secret. You can buy it in a normal version but I love that you can put it in your bag and have it always with you. This fragrance is sweeter, you can smell the strawberries, grapefruit, pineapple, jasmine... It's not expensive but I think it didn't last very long. I would say it lasts about 5-7 hours, it depends on the situation. But I still like it.

I also have to mention my favorite Eye makeup remover from Garnier. This is my second pack and definitely not the last. It removes your eye makeup very quickly and it doesn't dry out and irritate your eyes. I have a very sensitive eyes so this is very important for me. The price is also very good, the packaging is a bit small so it runs out faster but I think it's worth the price.

You've probably seen this foundation million times but I don't want to try something new when I love this one. If you know something better or very similar, let me know guys! I've used a lot of different foundations but I never found better than this True Match from Loreal. I have it in 2N Vanilla, it's perfect in winter but when I'm a bit tanned I use 3C Rose Beige. It's super blendable, medium coverage and it lasts all day. I definitely recommend it.

The last item is Deep cleansing gel from Real Techniques and it's for cleaning your brushes. Cleaning brushes is very important, because there is a lot of dirt in your brushes and it's not good for your skin. You should clean your brushes every months, especially your foundation brush because it's always the most dirty. But don't clean them very often because it could start to break and fray. And how to clean them? Soak your brushes in water but just a bit and then add the gel on your hand or brushegg and swirl clockwise along until it's clean. Then rinse and let it dry.

Other favorites:
Favorite movie: La La Land (2016)
Favorite actor/actress: Ryan Gosling
Favorite song: Chemicals - Tiesto & Don Diablo
Favorite brand: Zara
Favorite book: -
Favorite blogger/youtuber: Meet the Vloggers

PRODUCT DETAILS
Brow Pencil NYX
Shampoo Pantene
Eye Makeup Remover Garnier
Foundation Loreal
Cleansing Gel Real Techniques

Thank you for reading!
Love Terri

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30.6.16

Favorite June products

Hello guys!
June is over and next month is coming but also a new favorite products are here. I can't believe how quickly time passes. A lot of these new products I got from London but I think they are available anywhere. So let's get started.

The first thing I'm going to show you is this Lash Sensational mascara from Maybelline. You probably heard about this mascara before, a lot of bloggers and youtubers talk about it as a great mascara. Also a friend of mine recommended it to me. And if you know me well, you know that I love to try a new mascara. So I bought it, tried it and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. This mascara has a great brush that rotates and divides your lashes well. A lots of brushes makes lashes sticking together which is very annoying. I really have to say that this mascara has everything what I need. And also it doesn't smudge under my eyes!

The next item is this Miracle Complexion Sponge from Real Techniques. A lot of people call it simply beauty blender, but this is not real beauty blender. Beauty Blender is a brand that makes these sponges and I think they also invented it. But now I think these sponges produces almost every brand. Anyway, I used Beauty Blender before and I was really happy with it but each sponge has its stamina and I had my sponge for a very long time. Usually it should be changed every 3 months. I really wanted to try some sponge from other brand and I know that a lot of people recommended this. I wasn't sure of its shape (cut edge) but I think it's very good for blending your foundation. A pointed edge is good for blending your concealer. The only disadvantage is that the sponge is too big. And it's also thick compared to beauty blender, so water is squeezed harder. Plus point is a good price.

Next up is probably my favorite thing for lips ever. It is Carmex Moisturising lip balm. Yeah, maybe I look like a fool because this thing is literally everywhere but unfortunately the Czech Republic isn't part of it. I think that each person tried it in his life at least once so I really don't know what to say about it. It moisturizes your lips and makes them very soft. I use it every day and I have to say it is much more better then EOS or any other lip balm. 

I was really bad in terms of maintenance brushes. Actually I've never been purified brushes before. Some of them were in poor condition so I decided to do something with it. I got this Deep Cleansing Gel from Real Techniques. It's very good product for cleansing your brushes. You can also use it to clean your makeup sponge which is very important as well, because there is a lot of bacteria. And how to use it? Just simply get wet your brushes, squeeze a little bit of gel on your hand or brushegg (I use this and it's a very good thing to help you with the cleaning) and then just rotate your brush in a circular motion. Repeat until your brush is clean and then just wash off the gel and let it dry with the bristles down. You should do this at least once a month, depending on how often it is used. Maybe I should do some tutorial or post about how to clean brushes. Let me know if you would like it.

The next thing is for my terrible eyebrows. I have very thin eyebrows, I don't know why, it just doesn't grow. But you already heard about it. So I have to do a lot of work with my eyebrows using my eyebrow pencil from Rimmel which I showed you in my previous Favorite products. But sometimes it just doesn't last all day, especially when you change your clothes. So I bought this Brow Artist Plumper from Loreal and I got it in the UK, because we don't have Light/Medium color here. I have to say, it makes your eyebrows to keep it in place. It last all day and it's very easy to apply due to a small brush. Some people use it before the eyebrow pencil just to prepare your eyebrows for it. So I tried it and it's not bad at all. Actually I think it's probably better to use it before your eyebrow pencil or eyebrow gel. But it's only up to you. It's also very similar to Benefit Gimme Brow but this one from Loreal is much more cheaper.

My nails are much better than they used to be. I used to have fake nails and it destroyed my nails completely. Now it is about 2 years I think since I have removed my fake nails. It's finally better, my nails are healthy and stronger. So I needed to buy some new nail polishes because my old ones have dried up. I got this O.P.I. Nail Lacquer in shade Barefoot in Barcelona at the airport. I absolutely love the color. I'm in love with these nude and beige colors. It also last so much longer than some cheap nail polish. And you don't need to apply two layers, one layer is enough. So I definitely recommend it.

The last favorite item is this Matte Me Lip Cream from Sleek and this is in shade Birthday Suit. I really wanted some nude matte liqued lip cream, something like Lip Kit by Kylie Jenner but every lip cream I have doesn't last long. One hour and it's gone. I thought this would be the same but it really surprised me. It doesn't last all day but it lasts about 6-8 hours I would say. It depends on how many times you eat or drink. But I think it's pretty good for that price. Sleek has a good quality products and it's very cheap which is always a big plus. They also have more colors from pink to dark red so it's only up to you which color you like. I definitely have to buy more colors, I got this also in London but you can buy it on the internet as well.

Other favorites:
Favorite movie: Warcraft (2016)
Favorite actor/actress: Paula Patton
Favorite song: United State of Pop 2015 - Dj Earworm
Favorite brand: Real Techniques
Favorite book: Girl Online: On Tour - Zoe Sugg
Favorite youtuber/blogger: Madeleine Bitici

PRODUCT DETAILS
Mascara Maybelline
Makeup Sponge Real Techniques
Lip Balm Carmex
Cleansing Gel Real Techniques
Eyebrow Plumper Loreal
Nail Polish O.P.I
Lip Cream Sleek

Thank you for reading!
Love Terri

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