Petrichor Beauty - reviews, style and overthinking

The trend of lavender shades in makeup is apparently still going strong this spring and I don’t mind that at all. I’ve been obsessed with lilac highlighters for years, but that’s the story for another time. Lavender on the lips can be tricky. It can easily be too much and you’re looking half dead or at least frozen, if you know what I mean. But if it’s done right, it can be your new favorite. YSL Loveshine Candy Glow Balm in the shade 10b Lavender Blaze caught my attention immediately. I was on a hunt for a cool toned , sheer, easy to wear lippie that would give just that little something extra to my face . This balm is very comfortable on the lips. It is hydrating, but not heavy or greasy. It is also not sticky, which is very important to me, because I hate that. It smoothes the lips a bit and tastes and smells like watermelon (think about Hubba Bubba's from your childhood). The finish is very shiny, the color is sheer but buildable to some point. I love this shade on me , I ...

At first glance, this list might look humble and budget-friendly, but believe me, it is not. Trips to the drugstores are usually expensive and our desires just don’t know how to settle where there are so many new things all the time. Especially with the arrival of the new season. How should we even call this list? Spring wishes? Easter treats? Let’s go to the business! I never had a lot of luck with Melvita’s products, but a few months ago I got a tester of their apparently famous rose water and I loved it. It was so refreshing, calming and smelled very nice.  Source de Roses – Extraordinary water  is their version of hyaluronic gel enriched with rose water. I am a huge fan of hyaluronic serums, so this might be for me. As long as it is not sticky. I hate sticky gels. So if this is something like Mineral 89 with the addition of that gorgeous rosy smell – I’m sold! After being a religious user of Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm from Clinique for years, I think it is time for a ...