Prada Paradoxe wasn’t love at first sniff. In fact, when I first tested it on a paper strip at the perfume counter, I jumped back like I’d touched something cursed. The scent didn’t speak to me at all. I had no idea what to make of it. Too sweet, too bold, too loud, too… generic. It felt like too much of everything. Something about it made me take a cautious step back and declare, quite dramatically, that we were never, ever, EVER going to get along. If someone had told me back then that just a few months later we’d…
Pink Fig Beauty
I’m quite curious about the creation process of the JouJou Marshmallow Rose Hydrating Cream from the luxurious Croatian brand JouJou Botanicals. I imagine they had a brainstorming session in Zagreb, and the brief went something like this: “…we want to create a lightweight, yet noticeably nourishing hydrating cream that won’t burden the skin. It won’t be sticky or crumbly, and the skin won’t sweat under it, even in hot weather. It would be great if it could brighten the skin—maybe like the effect when a customer removes our ultra-fine Floral Filter Face Mask. And the scent—we can’t forget that! It…
Funny how makeup priorities change over time, isn’t it? I used to have a meltdown if my skin looked patchy or if someone noticed I was blushing. A pimple on my forehead? I wasn’t leaving the house! Forgetting mascara? Oh dear, tragedy of the highest order—I’d look like a sickly raccoon! But no matter how far back I scroll through my teenage multiverse, one thing I never cared about was… brows. Plucking them? [Big UNFORTUNATELY, yeah.] Sure. But filling them in with a pencil or powder? Never crossed my mind. And yet—just like mascara—a well-shaped brow works miracles. It instantly…
My dream? To find makeup that’s easy to use, high quality, and doesn’t make me feel like I’ve plastered pâté all over my face. I don’t want makeup that transforms me into someone unrecognizable—so much so that even my own partner would do a double take. I just want to look like the best version of myself. That’s the essence of perfect “no-makeup” makeup. So, in collaboration with Elnino, I gave myself a challenge: to minimalize my makeup bag. I’m on the hunt for a solid, go-to beauty lineup—a tiny selection of holy grail items I can depend on 100%.…
If this were a cooking blog, I might be raving about a stainless steel saucepan or a quirky apple corer. But we’re all about beauty here – and today, it’s all about a few fabulous French icons that caught my eye as a little personal way to welcome spring (or simply treat myself!). My top picks? The shimmering Huile Prodigieuse dry oil from Nuxe, the Multi-Perfecting concealer from Guerlain, the Hypnose mascara by Lancôme, and the legendary Terracotta bronzer, also from Guerlain. Vive la France! 😄 Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil (Shimmer Version) I love books about French women. I’ve…
How does it even happen that a perfume becomes the ultimate hit of a brand—not just selling like hotcakes and becoming one of the most beloved scents ever, but staying in production for almost 20 years with zero signs of fading popularity? Maybe not even the creators know. I swear it’s a mix of luck, timing, and a sprinkle of perfume magic when a true masterpiece like that comes to life. And yes, today I’m talking specifically about Calvin Klein Euphoria Eau de Parfum. In general, I’m drawn more to perfumes that are lesser known in my circles—so I can…
Let’s talk about a new skincare crush of mine: the 100% Pure Rose Micellar Cleansing Water. This pink beauty has become my go-to for quick evening makeup removal—and let’s be honest, sometimes even early afternoon. Because the minute I get home, off goes the makeup! I don’t want to stamp a full face onto my cat’s fur, after all. But let’s take it from the top… Packaging for Advanced Users Only My first encounter with the bottle was… humbling. Picture this: me, standing in the bathroom, squinting at the cap like Jacquouille la Fripouille from The Visitors, trying to operate…
How would you describe the benefits of avocado oil in one sentence? Simple. It’s BIO Botox in a bottle. This emerald-green miracle visibly smooths your skin and keeps it firm and soft. The most noticeable results can be seen when you use it around the eyes. The delicate, thin skin stays soft, beautifully nourished, and surprisingly resistant to wrinkles. There, I’ve spilled the beans in the first paragraph, so now all you need to do is click on the link, check it out, and decide if you want to give this magical green bottle a chance. Because I wouldn’t hesitate.…
Face cleansing foams have made their way through my blog for quite some time. Some were better, others worse, and a few left me completely floored. Where does L’Occitane’s Immortelle Cleansing Foam fall in this list, which I finished just last week? Definitely in the latter group! In fact, I wouldn’t hesitate to crown it with a metaphorical cosmetic Oscar because it was undoubtedly one of the best (if not the best) I’ve ever used. I often visit the L’Occitane store in Zadar during sales events because a 20-30% discount is something my wallet certainly feels, and it’s absolutely worth…
Every now and then, I love to indulge in a series binge – and not only do I not feel guilty about lounging on the couch with snacks, but I also thoroughly enjoy it! I switch off my brain, relax, and recharge! Recently, I watched the latest season of Emily in Paris and am already eagerly waiting for the next one, especially since the storyline has moved to Italy, which I absolutely love! But that’s not what I wanted to write about today – I got distracted by something else. If you’ve watched the series, did you notice what Emily…