December's beauty favourite

December's beauty favourite goes to Dr. Paw Paw Original Balm. I got it from one of my Birchboxes and am so happy to discover this multipurpose soothing balm. It is made in the UK and reminds me of one of my own hand made lip balms. As I don't have much time and run out of ingredients, this little tube was a savior in the last month. Dr. Paw Paw is made with fermented Pawpaw from the fruit of the Carica Papaya plant. It boasts natural healing qualities, giving this balm a multitude of hydrating uses. From moisturiser to lip balm and split end-sealer to sunburn-soother, it delivers an instant moisture boost wherever it is needed.

Ingredients: Petrolatum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract (Fermented Paw Paw), Potassium Sorbate

I love the texture, light scent of this balm and it is perfect for my lips and cuticle.

Have you tried Dr. Paw Paw Original Balm?
Marija

Skin and Hair care - Toddler/Boy

I am a happy mom of two boys: 6 and 2 years old and thought to share some of the toiletries they currently use. Skincare journeys vary from one to another. I had an easy ride with my firstborn, as the skincare routine was always and still is hassle-free. When he was a baby and then toddler he would have an organic/natural body/hair wash and a hand made oil mix with Lavender oil.

Now as a young boy, he is using Tisserand Rose and Geranium Leaf Body Wash. This body wash is made with a 100% natural fragrance created by pure essential oils, formulated with Aloe Vera and coconut oil extracts to leave skin soft and nourished. Tisserand Rose and Geranium Leaf body wash gently cleanses without stripping the skin, free from parabens, SLS, Cocamide DEA, and a Vegan-friendly product.

My older son's scalp tends to be dry in the winter, so he is using a sensitive hair wash. At the moment we have Childs Farm Organic Fig Shampoo. It has a delicious fig aroma my boy really loves and what is great this shampoo is made with naturally derived ingredients and organic fig extract to cleans and detangle all hair types. I love the resulting luscious locks, moisturised scalp, and gorgeous scent. I use natural coconut oil as a treatment prior to hair wash a night before and a drop of coconut oil as a conditioner and/or hair styler when needed.

Along with coconut oil for the body, he is using Cetraben Cream. We tried it first with my younger son, but his skin didn't like it so it kind of was passed on to be used. Not I believe this is our third bottle of the cream. It is fragrance, SLS and Paraben free has moisturising and protective formula which is perfect for this time of the year. 

Now my 2-year-old skincare journey wasn't as straight forward, as he was diagnosed with eczema at 6 months. It was a severe case, eczema covered all his body and it took us several months to clear it completely off. I went through various natural creams and oils, tried some hand made recipes and he was slightly better with natural coconut oil and shea butter, but only slightly. Finally, I tried La Roche Posay Lipikar Baume AP+, it made all the difference needed, relieve and reprieve from the worry we had for so many months. Now more than a year later, we still using this cream once a day after the bath. His body skin is clear and soft only occasional flare-ups on his face. La Roche Posay Lipikar Baume AP+ is soothing and provides itch protection and skin hydration. The cream is enriched with Glycerine, Shea Butter, Niacinamide and La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water.

For body wash, he is using La Roche-Posay Lipika Syndet AP+. This body wash gently cleanses dry skin while avoiding damage to the skin barrier; immediately locks moisture into the skin and protects against the drying effects of water. My son's skin is soft and happy after the use, without any redness or itchiness. I use it to wash his hair too without any complaints.


What are your little ones using to keep their skin and hair soft? Have you ever struggled with skin conditions and what was your best solution?
Marija

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Decorative hanging mobile sale - MWgifts

Happy New Year All!!! Decorative hanging mobiles are on sale now at 0.99 starting auction price. Click here for more details.

Happy bidding everyone!
Marija

Christmas and New Year...

It is such a beautiful time of the year: full of joy, love, family time and planning for the new year. I feel like 2019 was a building ground for an amazing 2020. I can't believe that we are about to enter a new decade. I usually feel very positive and motivated this time of the year and looking forward to festive fun and food. My boys are so excited to open their presents and busy making cards and decorations. We decorated our tree at the beginning of December, so they could enjoy it at least for a month and even little one was helping and hanging baubles on the tree.

I wish you a lovely Christmas and an amazing 2020. May the new year bring love, joy, and success in whatever you do; may it give you strength and determination to pull off all your new year resolutions.

I have a lot in mind for 2020: driving license, re-decorate our home, book a local and a not so gateway, find new gift ideas for MWgifts, help my little one with his potty training and my older son with his SATS test and to have as much fun as possible as 2020 happens only once, right?!

What are your plans for the new year? Do you make any resolutions or go with the flow?
Marija

Empty bottles: John Frieda, Childs Farm, Lanolin Lano, Clarins, Elemis

Got few empties collected for a review. Quite a mix this time.

John Frieda Frizz Ease Perfect Finish Serum. Love serums from John Frieda: they are lightweight and don't leave your clean hair greasy, have a good pump, which provides you with just enough for one use and they smell delicious. John Frieda Frizz Ease Perfect Finish Serum is suitable for all hair types and helps to tame flyaways and boosts shine for a polished finish. This serum is formulated with a unique blend of silicones and combined with silk protein. My only reservation bottle is too big, for a 50ml product bottle takes a lot of space and won't go easily in your hand luggage if you travel. Other than that, my hair loved it and I am already on a lookout for a next bottle or might give it a try to a different serum from John Frieda collection. Which one is your favorite?

Moving on to face care. I have cut up and fully finished Re-Charge Sleep Mask from My Clarins. The original product comes in a jar, which is great as it was a lot of face mask left inside the tube after I couldn't squeeze anything out. 

My skin and I love this overnight face mask. It helped to hydrate and refuel my skin while asleep leaving in bright and refreshed by the morning. The face mask has a refreshing scent and light consistency, won't leave you with a shiny face and your pillow messy. It is made with organic coconut water for nutrition and hydration, Alpenrose for detox, Huang Qi for extra detox and fig extract to boost moisture.

This is anti-pollution skincare, made with eco-conscious packaging and Vegan-friendly.

Another facial care empty tube is from Elemis Pro-radiance Cream Cleanser. This is a deep cleansing cream formulated with skin-protecting Moringa Seed Peptide, balancing Great Burdock, and anti-oxidant rich Noni and Assai Fruits. It has a refreshing herbal scent from plant extracts that purify and richly moisturise dehydrated skin. 

I used it for full-face cleansing after removing my eye make up with micellar water. Elemis Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser has a rich creamy texture, gently dissolves make-up and grime, revealing a radiantly looking complexion. 

I like the quality of Elemis skincare and would recommend this cleanser for dry skin.

Next is Lanolin Lano. I still have a bit left at the bottom I am not able to pump out, so it will need to be cut up and transferred in a little jar. It is always amazing how much product is left inside the tubes and bottles. Got this clever cream from my local Waitrose store suitable for dry and thirsty skin. Made of 98.4% of natural ingredients to nourish and hydrate the skin. The cream is very rich, has a light clean scent and can be used all over the body as a day or night face cream, hand, body cream and it is suitable for baby skin too. It is brilliant if you are looking for multipurpose skincare.

And the last, but definitely not the least Childs Farm Hair & Body Wash for Sensitive Skin. My older son loves this gentle and yummy scented hair and body wash. Not the first and I am dure not the last bottle to go through for us. It lathers rather well too for a natural hair and body wash.

Childs Farm Hair and Body Wash is made with sweet orange and argan oils, leaving skin clean, not stripped of moisture and soft, and hair shiny and tangle-free. 

Childs Farm products are suitable for newborns and upwards, they are dermatologist and paediatrician approved and suitable for sensitive skin and safe for people who may be prone to eczema, and registered with The Vegan Society and certified by Cruelty-Free International. 

Have you tried any from above?

Marija

MWgifts - oil burners update

MWgifts has been running steady for two years now. I don't have a lot of free time to spare with a full-time job and family, but whenever I find the time, I am on the lookout for gift ideas and new stock.

This month we have a selection of oil burners made with various materials: from ceramic to soapstone. Beautiful designs and details will add that little touch to any home/office decor.

Prices vary from £5.99 to £17.99 plus P&P and all items are available for eBay global shipping. Click here to have a closer look and browse other MWgifts ideas.

Marija

Face masks: The Body Shop, Nuxe, Vitamasques, Elemental Herbology and Inc.Redible

Following my skincare routine update, I thought to share my current face masks with you. I have a selection from The Body Shop and Nuxe, plus various sheet masks to try and enjoy from my Birchbox.

The number one and most used mask is The Body Shop British Rose Fresh Plumping Mask. This is such a treat for my skin: refreshing gel texture with a light rose scent. This face mask suits my skin so well, I don't get any redness or irritation after use. This mask is infused with real rose petals, rose essence, rosehip oil and aloe vera. I like that it is formulated without parabens, paraffin, silicone or mineral oil. It moisturises, soothes and tones my skin after each use.

The runner up is Nuxe Insta-Masque Purifying and Smoothing Mask. This is a purifying mask with clay. It has light clay texture and scent. I like that is doesn't dry out my skin as some clay masks tend to do and you just need to apply it for 2 minutes. For a busy girl like me, this is an ideal skincare fix when I am short on time. This mask is made with rose floral water and White Clay (Kaolin).

Nuxe Insta-Masque Exfoliating and Unifying Mask is new for me and only been used once as I don't exfoliate my skin very often. Do you? But when I exfoliate I want the best possible result for my occasionally sensitive and dry skin. This is an exfoliating mask with micro-grains and combines the benefits of Rose floral water with Macadamia oil and a natural-origin fine exfoliating powder to exfoliate and even out the skin in just 2 minutes. I know, another quick fix for me. Recently I enjoy instant face masks or over the night treatments. They do work, while you carry on with your life.

This mask transforms into an oil when massaged. I love its refreshing scent and again the mask's gentle formula works well with my skin type.

I have a selection of sheet face masks in my bathroom all the time, for those days when I wish to experiment and try something new. Majority of them from Birchbox subscription. I like that you can try out various high-end brands for a small monthly fee. Can't comment much about sheet masks pictured above, as none have been tried just yet. Have you tried any?

Marija

My skin care routine - face - autumn/winter update

Love autumn/winter with all the colours glory, but temperature drop, misty rains and chilly winds do play havoc with my skin this time of the year. I tend to use same or similar beauty replacements each year adding few new treats along to try. Here is what I have currently on my bathroom shelf.

I like my skincare routine to be simple, so I can keep it up being busy with my boys and the rest.

In the morning I rinse my face in the shower without any cleanser, then use tonner (L'Oreal Fine Flowers Toner Rose&Jasmine for Dry & Sensitive Skin) and apply eye (SUKIN Antioxidant Eye Serum) and face cream (Avene Hydrance Aqua-Gel).

In the evening I remove my eye make up with Micellar Water (Argan Moroccan Rose Rejuvenating Micellar Water). I tend to rinse this off with warm water and then apply a night cream (Amore Puro Nourishing Night Cream)

I wash my face additionally with cream cleanser (Elemis Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser) 2 to 3 times a week and apply a face mask at least once a week. I have a little selection of face mask which are foolproof and I know my skin won't react unexpectedly.

I am thinking to add a serum to use very evening along with my night cream to help smooth any imperfections out (fine lines and fatigue). If you know a very good one for 30+ skin, please comment below. What are your base products this autumn/winter?

Marija

MWgifts - March 2018 update

I have a wonderful news to share: embossed decorative jewellery/storage boxes are back in stock. Just visit MWgift on eBay to browse the selection.

All items sell internationally with Global Shipping Programme. A happy shopping to all.

Marija

Recent Reads - Secrets from my Indian Family Kitchen

Once in a while I borrow cooking books from my local library to get some inspirations and this time I came across the Secrets from my Indian Family Kitchen by Anjali Pathak. 

Such a good find: delicious spice-inspired recipes plus little titbits from the famous Pathak family. After reading and skipping through pages I came across this paneer and broccoli recipe.

Loved the combination of spices and creamy paneer with refreshing broccoli. Vegetarian treat I am sure many of you will appreciate.

Secrets from my Indian Family Kitchen includes various recipes from light snacks, such as the Bombay nuts, Spiced chicken wings and Stuffed paneer bites, to bigger bites like Chilli beef with black pepper, Vegetable biriyani or the classic Chicken tikka masala. There are lovely dessert recipes too: the Baby apple tarte tatin with spiced caramel, Roast hazelnut and cardamon ice cream or Decadent chocolate truffles. I would say an amazing book of inspirations for everyone.

Have you had a pick through this one?

Marija

MWgifts - February 2018 update

There are new added items on sale this month on MWgifts eBay and Amazon. 

Decorative mango wood boxes with floral and leaf carved pattern. Ideal for small costume jewellery and watches. 

Pyramid incense cone burner box is another new addition to MWgifts stock. I like the fretwork and the overall look of this cone burner. Such a beautiful way to freshen up your home decor.

I love elephants and I thin this solid cast resin oil burner is exquisite. Lovely detail throughout, oil burner featuring three seated elephants supporting the glass dish with their trunks.

And last for today, but certainly not the least Leonardo collection resin reflections owl figurine in bronze. Beautiful detail and an excellent finish.

All eBay items sell internationally with Global Shipping Programme. A happy shopping to all.

Marija

Beauty haul: Foodaholic, Redken, Vichy and Waitrose

January came and gone to quick.

I have something new and exciting to share with you this month - Foodaholic Natural Touch Acacia and Snail Moisture hand creams. I always wanted to try Korean beauty products to see if their reputation lives up. So I started 2018 with a bit of exploring and bought two Foodaholic Natural Touch hand creams: Acacia and Snail Moisture. My so far impressions are good: lovely texture and scents, skin feels smooth after each use. I will post you with full review later on. 

I have another bottle of Vichy Purete Thermale Perfecting Toner to enjoy. I reviewed it in my January empties, click here to read more.

Something new for me to try - Waitrose Orchid and Honeysuckle Butter. A lovely scented body butter from Waitrose Heritage Collection. It has much lighter consistency, if to compare with The Body Shop body butters, but more gentle on the price front.

After a long time I am returning to the Redken shampoo. This time I bought Redken High Rise Volume as my post-partum hair loss is anticipated and I would like to be prepared. I made post awhile ago about post-pregnancy hair recovery, click here to read. Do let me know in the comments below, if you would like me to update on the post pregnancy hair loss recovery routine. I have fine hair and believe a little bit of volume will make a difference, plus my previous experience of Redken is spotless, so I have high hopes with the Redken High Rise Volume Shampoo.

An exciting January so far. How was yours?

Marija

Empty bottles: Vichy, The Body Shop, SUKIN, SENspa, Cetaphil and Nanogen

I have collected a selection of empty bottles this month to review.

Vichy Purete Thermale Perfecting Toner. This is one of my favourite toners. I like its refreshing scent and formula works well for my skin. I love to just spray it after a bath or shower to refresh flashed skin. Acording to the brand, Vichy Purete Thermale Perfecting Toner is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive. It is enriched with Vichy Mineralising Thermal Water and formulated without alcohol. I can add that this is a gentle and effective toner which doesn't irritate my skin. I try different toners once in a while, but it seems always go back to Vichy.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Moisturising Lotion and Moisturising Cream. This trio came to me from the Glossybox. According to the Cetaphil all products are designed specifically to work for all skin types, they provide simple, yet highly effective way to care for the skin. All Cetaphil are fragrance free.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is a mild, soap free gel-like cleanser. It doesn't provide you with a lather, but cleanses skin very well, leaving it smooth and soft. 

Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion is a lightweight and non-greasy lotion. According to Cetaphil it is formulated to soothe dry skin. It requires a little bit of massaging into the skin, but results are good. Lotion leaves skin smooth and hydrated.

Cetaphil Moisturising Cream is a non greasy cream, which can be used as a body or a face cream. This cream suited my skin best. Beautiful consistency, absorbed fast and left my skin well moisturised and healthy looking. 

SENspa Relaxing Body Wash with organic lavender and essential oils of bergamot, patchouli and geranium. This body wash is made with 97% natural ingredients. A lovely body wash to try, beautiful scent blend to refresh body and help to de-stress mind. My skin loved it.

The Body Shop Chinise Ginseng and Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask and Moringa Softening Body Butter. I really enjoyed this face mask. It has an effective formula, beautiful polishing texture and a pleasant scent. According to The Body Shop Chinise Ginseng and Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask is perfect to achieve a brighter-looking, even and supple feeling skin. It is formulated without parabens, paraffin, silicone or mineral oil and it is 100% vegetarian. I used it as a substitution to a face scrub once in two weeks during my pregnancy and once a week after.

The Body Shop Moringa Body Butter was such a treat. It is enriched with Moringa seed oil to make skin soft and supple after every use. I loved the soft, silky texture of the body butter and rich floral scent. 

SUKIN Hydrating Facial Masque. I have reviewed this in one of my previous posts, click here to read. A lovely hydrating, natural face mask. It is formulated with rich mango seed butter, avocado oil and olive fruit extract; provides hydration and helps protect the skin's moisture barrier. SUKIN Hydrating Facial Masque contains papaya and pineapple enzymes, which help to nourish the complexion and impart a healthy glow. This is my first natural face mask which didn't irritate my skin and I am sure I will buy it again in the future. 

Nanogen Root Boost Hair Thickening Spray. Another beauty product from the Glossybox. According to the brand this is a light, fast-absorbing hair thickening spray that lifts each root ad thickens every strand. A mixed feelings from me; one day I liked it and other days I did not. I felt that spray is a little bit sticky and require a good hand to spray it without weighing hair down. I am not sure that Nanogen Root Boost Hair Thickening Spray is suitable for my hair, but overall it is not a bad hair spray with pleasant scent and can help to style your hair. 

Such a long blog post today, but there are good finds in there. Have you tried any from above?

Marija

Natural face oil mix - DIY Beauty

Today I would like to share a very simple face oil mix, which I am using for some time now in my oil cleansing routine. It consists from only two ingredients, but provides plenty of benefits to the skin.

Natural face oil mix

To make one of your own you will need:

- 100ml of olive oil

- 20 drops of Chamomile essential oil (or any oil of your choice)

- Clean plastic bottle or any bottle you wish to store your face oil in

To make the mix, you just need to pour the olive oil into a bottle and add the essential oil. Shake it well before each use and enjoy. 

I love to use olive oil in my DIY recipes. It is great for the skin, contains four major antioxidants which allow it to work as a cleanser, moisturiser and it has good protecting properties as well. Among the antioxidants are vitamins A and E. 

Calming and soothing properties of chamomile essential oil are perfect for dry and/or sensitive skin. It helps to eliminate redness and irritation, brightening and enhancing the overall appearance of the skin. I used this oil mix during my second pregnancy as a facial cleanser and it took a very good care of my skin, leaving it fresh and well moisturised.

If you like your skin care simple and straight forward as I do, this is a good mix to try out; and if you prefer a more elaborate blends, why not to add other carrier/ essential oils to the mix to create your own special mix. I am looking forward to read about your adventures in the comments below.

Marija

Read more:

- Simple face massage - DIY

Beauty haul: Aveeno, Heathcote&Ivory and Greenfrog Botanic

I haven't done much beauty shopping recently. With so much going on in my life at the moment, I am just using my reserves. I think this is just a perfect opportunity for me to reflect on my beauty routines and see if anything needs changing. 

We bought Aveeno Baby Hair and Body Wash for our little boy. It gently cleanses baby's delicate skin from top to toe without leaving it feeling dry. Aveeno Baby Hair and Body wash has a light scent; it is formulated with colloidal oat and oat essence; soap free and paediatrician tested. Will let you know later how do we like it, at the moment we are using it only as a hair wash. Little man is having water baths and I am using my hand made natural baby oil for his skin at the moment. His skin is beautifully clear and I believe he doesn't need much toiletries.

Another little tube of Heathcote and Ivory Blush Rose Hand and Nail Cream to enjoy this month. I have reviewed it in my December's empties, click here to read.

Greenfrog Botanic Geranium and Peppermint Bodywash came to me from one of my Glossyboxes. According to the brand this body wash is great for all skin types. It is organic, cruelty free and made with natural ingredients. The combination of moisturising aloe vera, calming geranium and cooling peppering oil in this body wash acts as a deep conditioner for the skin, leaving it hydrated, nourished and full of antioxidants. Lovely!

Have you tried any from above?

Marija

MWgifts - January 2018 update

I have an exciting news to share with you in this update, I have created MW GIFTS LTD and received go ahead from the Company House on 24th November 2017. Coincidentally this is the day when my son was born, so it is even more special for me. I am taking another step forward with my project and looking forward to all the new adventures as MW GIFTS LTD Director.

I have been on look out for some exquisite gift ideas and have come across this lovely piece.  

Vintage Seba Silver Plated Donkey Ring Holder, in the design of a donkey on a beautiful embossed with floral pattern plate. It is made in England and such a beautiful collectable item or a decorative piece for your dressing table. It is currently available on MWgifts.

Happy shopping everyone and until new MWgifts update!

Marija

Empty bottles: SUKIN, Heathcote&Ivory and Original Source

I have collected some empty bottles for you to review. 

A lovely selection this time, only positive impressions to share today. I have reviewed SUKIN Sensitive Cleansing Lotion and SUKIN Restoring Argan Oil+ in one of my previous posts, click here to read the post. Both were loved by my skin for their balanced and gentle formulas and will be purchased again, if I won't get carried away with the choice in a skin care isle. 

Heathcote and Ivory Blush Rose Hand Lotion and Blush Rose Hand and Nail Cream. Both are beautifully scented and nourishing. Hand and nail cream has a slightly thicker consistency and I found it was just right for this time of the year. According to the Healthcote and Ivory Blush Rose Hand and Nail Cream is carefully formulated combining Rosa Rugosa rose flower water with chamomile flower and ginger root essential oils, shea butter, vitamin E and pro-vitamin B5 at active levels to increase skin hydration. 

It did work well for my skin with recent increase of hand washing; providing with protection and soothing as needed. If to compare with Hand and Nail Cream Heathcote and Ivory Blush Rose Hand Lotion has a light texture. It contains same essential oils as the cream along with glycerin. Hand lotion absorbs quickly, moisturising skin well.

Original Source shower gels are my all time favourites. They are affordable, cruelty free, lather beautifully and have lovely scents selection. As you might know, I have a soft spot for citrus scents and this lemon and tea tree shower gel was such a treat in the morning to wake up my sleepy senses. I am sure it will visit my bathroom again and again.

Have you tried any from above. What was your December's beauty favourite?

Marija 

SenSpa Relaxing Bath and Body

My boys recently treated me to this indulgent SenSpa bath and body set.

These travel sized treats were part of the toiletries in my hospital bag and I though they are wonderfully good not to share. SenSpa is packed full of organic ingredients that are kind to sensitive and dry skin. Organic lavender and essential oils of bergamot, patchouli and geranium are renowned for their relaxing properties. 

These little treats were perfect combination to indulge skin an allow post-delivery stress to drift away.

My skin felt clean, soft and beautifully scented. SenSpa formula is gentle enough and left my skin calm and pampered. When there is a lot on your mind, I love beauty products which take care of you without any extra though or fuss. 

Relaxing SenSpa is a wonderful way to indulge your body and senses.

Do you have a favourite from their range? I am looking forward to try something else from their range in the future.

Marija

Beauty haul: The Body Shop, L'oreal and Burt's Bees

Autumn kicked in in full force with grey sky and early evenings. 

Recently I had a bit more need to cheer myself up I think I have found a little beauty treat from The Body Shop  to add that a little something in my autumn days.

Moringa Softening Body Butter is deliciously soft, creamy and indulgently scented with Moringa. Beautiful consistency of body butter and fragrance lingers for some hours. I am usually a citrus fan, but this bold and catchy scent is perfect to uplift my autumn blues and transport my senses to warmer places.

I have paired body butter with Moringa Exfoliating Cream Body Scrub. The Exfoliating Cream Body Scrub has a creamy consistency with fine scrubbing bits, which smoothes and refines leaving skin soft and scented. The same delicious scent and it takes a good care of my skin in cooler month, leaving it soft. 

After my disappointment with Nivea Extra Gentle Eye Make-up Remover, I went back to L'oreal Micellar Water. It comes in new large format bottle, 400ml and so far I am pleased with results. Read here review from L'oreal Paris.

My little man got another bottle of Burt's Bees Baby Shampoo and Wash to enjoy with. As I have mentioned in my recent beauty empties, it keeps his gentle skin soft and clean.

What are your late autumn beauty explorations?

Marija

A big cosmetics clear out

Another beauty clear out left me with a small pile of new and unused cosmetics to dispose off. 

If you are following this blog, you know that I try to exercise a conscious spending approach, but it looks like my Glossybox "weakness" tends to leave me with things I don't really need. Being a blogger and a curious girl I do like to try something I wouldn't necessary buy and I do love to test new lines, but as you will see today still there is quite a bit, mostly make-up I don't have time to get my hands on.

I believe all of them are wonderful and I hope to find a caring and more appreciating home. This only proves that I experiment less with my make-up than skin/hair care. 

So, to make some use of all these and hopefully to gain something to buy a treat I really like, I have split items in to various groups and posted them on eBay for auction. You might still find some of them on my MWgift eBay shop. If they won't sell I am having a though to try the Shpock. It would be a shame to waste these cosmetics and I can't miss theis opportunity to explore a bit more of online selling. Have you used Shpock? What is your preferable selling platform for items to good to bin?

Marija