Extremely Pigmented Matte Liquid Lipsticks Under $4!

Hello beauties!

Recently I got a chance to test out a few products from www.bornprettystore.com

Actually a funny story: bornprettystore.com was my first ever collaboration, back in 2009. when I opened my youtube channel! I'm glad to say that our collaboration has lasted through all these years, this just goes to show that I'm very happy with their products!

This time, I decided to try out some of the newest items that they've added to their stock.

Bonnie Choice Matte Liquid Lipsticks seemed appealing, so I actually picked 3 shades of pretty nudes (apparently, I love my nudes, lol! And, I couldn't make up my mind which one I liked best!)

These lipsticks are waterproof and long lasting (super long lasting, may I add! They're perfect for those occasions when you don't have a chance to touch up your makeup, as they'll last through a long day at work, lunch breaks, dinners out or all night party!)

At first, they can feel a bit drying on the lips (which is something I dislike, but majority of matte lipsticks feels like that), so make sure to apply a nourishing lip balm beforehand.

The good news is that, even though they feel a bit drying, by the end of the day they won't dry out your lips! Some matte lipsticks can make your lips super dry, cracked even...these won't!

They're extremely pigmented and have this pretty velvety finish on the lips!

Here are the three shades of nudes that I picked out:

From top to bottom, lipstick swatches: #3 SHOWGIRL, #4 LEE, #5 POSH

The price of these lipsticks is only $ 3.59 each, which is an amazing price, considering the quality and the overall packaging. They can stand side by side to many high end, more popular (and very pricey) similar products!

Shades #3 and #4 are pretty similar, but one is more towards nude and the other has more pinkish notes to it.

There are other shades available (8 total, ranging from nudes, to reds, to dark ones)

Soon I'll be filming a video review where I'll show you how all these shades look like on my lips, so make sure to stop by (please subscribe if you haven't yet) my youtube channel!

There is also a little treat for all my readers, I have 10% off coupon that you can use for anything from the site, including free shipping!

At checkout use SONJAK31

Bornprettystore.com also has in its offer everything you'll need for nail art, skincare, make up etc. so take a look!

Let me know, have you ever ordered anything from bornprettystore?

Which is your favorite brand for matte lipstick?

xo from Italy, 

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Zaful Summer Fashion: Summer Outfit under $50 budget

Hello lovelies!

You guys already know that Zaful is one of my favourite on line web stores! They have always trendy new arrivals, really good quality items, speedy delivery (even when it's standard shipping), and friendly and efficient customer's service. What more can you ask for? The prices are also very competitive, and the offer is most times even better than in your most popular high street stores!

In a relatively short span of time, Zaful has become one of favourite shopping destinations of many fashionistas, bloggers and influencers.
Now, Zaful is celebrating their 4th anniversary so on their website you'll find numerous great deals, true bargains, coupon codes, free shipping deal etc.

For my readers, Zaful agreed to offer this exclusive code that you can enter at checkout to get a bit of discount: ZafulW

(if you buy 25$ worth of items, you just need to pay 22$, if you buy 50$ worth of items, you just need to pay 44$.. )  (based on how much you spend, you have a certain discount, here are a few examples 25$-3$ off, 50$-6$ off, 100$-12$ off)

I want to take advantage of their anniversary deals, so I browsed through their web store's offer, to find the perfect summer outfit for under $50 budget!

Here is it! I love it and I want to share it with you :-)

This HONEY tee is one of their super popular items. There are many customer's reviews, and they recommend going a size up when ordering this tee! It's very cute and I'll probably end up putting it in my shopping cart ;-)

In my last order, I had 2 pairs of pants and they were perfect in quality and fit! I thought I should order another pair, as Zaful has some of the hottest trends available now in stock!

Thes khaki high waist pants are a very popular model, but I'm not yet sure whether to go for my usual size, or to size it up! The customer's reviews are split when talking about this, some recommend sizing up, some say it fits true to size...

What should I do? Do you already have these pants? Let me know!

To complete the look, I went for this "Water Wash Do Old Baseball Hat" 

This model comes in a variety of different colors, but I went for this reddish one, as I wanted to match my whole styling. Baseball hats are so in right now, and they're also a great sun protection. An absolute must if you're out & about, or at the beach!

Here's a complete look for just a tad bit over $40! I think that's pretty good!!!

How do you like this styling? Let me know what are your Zaful faves at the moment, are there items you have on your wish list? Remember, now it's the right time to place that order and take advantage of many discounts Zaful has prepared for you :-)

* in collaboration with Zaful

Charcoal Teeth Whitening | BIANCO SMILE Premium Bamboo Charcoal Toothbrush + Oral Hygiene Tips for Healthy Teeth!

Hello guys!

I teamed up with Bianco Smile to share with you my best oral hygiene tips for healthy teeth and gums, and also, I got to test out their Premium Bamboo Charcoal Toothbrush.
Bianco Smile is a company that specializes in teeth whitening products, based on charcoal.
They have 100% natural, vegan options, replacing harmful chemicals that make your gums sensitive, with other whitening agents that bring out even better result!

Charcoal teeth whitening isn't any news for me! Since I was a kid, I used to listen to the stories of my grandmother's brother and his beautiful white teeth! Back then, there weren't so many beauty products available on the market, so he was actually using charcoal to whiten his teeth! This story stuck with me, so I wasn't surprised when this whole "new trend" of charcoal teeth whitening exploded in our beauty community!

In this video I talk more about the bamboo toothbrush and I also test in out on camera! Check it out
 :-)

The toothbrush is very lightweight and the bristles are soft and safe for the gums. I'll keep testing it for the next couple of months, and, hopefully, it'll help to lighten my teeth for at least one shade.
I'm pretty content with how my teeth look like, but I noticed that during my pregnancy, they went a shade darker! I don't know if that was pregnancy related, or just a coincidence, but I don't drink coffee and I'm not big on drinking tea, so I don't know what else might have cause it.

I'm obsessed with good oral hygiene, and having healthy teeth is so important for me! 
Visiting dentist for regular check ups twice a year is a must, and so is brushing my teeth after each meal. I also recommend flossing before going to sleep, and using a good mouth wash. In alternative, coconut oil pulling is also something that works well!

Personally, I prefer investing in good oral hygiene, than buying a new lipstick and I really believe that here, in our beauty community, we should talk more about the importance of it!

Also, Bianco Smile products are approved internationally and abide by healthy and consumer regulations. Their products are tested by professional experts and aren't tested on animals.

Replacing your toothbrush every 2-3 months is a must, and obviously after each flu or cold.
Bianco Smile instagram community is ever growing and thousands of satisfied consumers are sharing their "before" and "after" pics!
I'll be sharing soon my results too, so make sure to follow my instagram if you aren't yet! (Stop by and say "hi"!)

I hope that you like this little improvised photo session from my bathroom! ;-)