While visiting Chicago, I decided to enter Macy’s and treat myself to some Benefit goodies. At first I wanted to get a brow wax at their popular Brow Bar. But to my surprise they said my brows were perfect! I felt so happy once I heard that! It made me realise that no one can see those tiny hairs I hate so much!!! I also told the lovely girl at Benefit that my brown can be quite rebellious, meaning that my brow hairs do what they want when they want to. So she took me in and showed me the Brow Gel. I always wrongly assumed that brow gels would make my browns look dirty, fake and sticky. I’m so glad she tried it on me, as it was perfect… just what I needed to control my brows! After a whole new makeup look, I ended up buying my favourite items and got some free samples and a beauty bag! How cute is it?!

Gimme Brow – I ended up buying this set that was only 4 dollars more and included a free brow bar wax and a They’re real mascara. I’ve heard so much about this mascara, and even though I do not use much mascara (mostly cause I hate removing it!) I tried it and it was great! Definitely worth the extra 4dls

Boi-ing – Of course my Benefit beauty genius would not let me leave the stand with just my eyebrows done… so she made makeover, a very natural looking one (gladly!). When she applied the boi-ing concealer, my mom immediately said “Oh my gosh!!!. I think that was definitely not a compliment to my natural looks and big dark eye circles (which I inherited from her!). I checked myself in the mirror and she was right… it was good!!! And felt so soft and light. I really recommend you trying this if you have

Hello Flawless – This was a product I did not need but loved so much that I had to have it! First I wanna talk about the packaging, cause it is the cutest and smartest thing I have ever seen! It is a magnetic box, with a really big and useful mirror and a bidding compartment with a brush! Hello Flawless is a cover-up powder that can be used as a foundation. It is very light-weight and it gives a no-makeup look perfect for everyday and even better for very hot summery days.

Stay Flawless (free sample) – I love primers, but for some reason I still haven’t purchased one! Which might be a good thing cause now I really wanna buy this one :). This was a new kind of primer as it comes in a bar. This makes it easier to apply and not only it locked my foundation for the whole day but also made my skin look so soft! After applying primer on, there is nothing better than stroking your own face….for like 30 minutes. It is so soft and beautiful!!! But you shouldn’t do this!

Big Easy (free sample) – I use bb creams as daily foundations, so this was a great product to try. Mostly cause the bb cream I’m using now is from a german brand that is not available in the US. So it was about time to start looking for a new one. It is also very light-weight and natural looking so I will get it as soon as I’m done with mines.

Creaseless Cream shadow (free sample) – I got this one in the R.S.V.P. shade, which according to their website it is a sparkling champagne. It is a beautiful and sparkly shade with an antique pink hint that gives a very natural and delicate look. I normally do not use eye shadows, but this is such a delicate shade (the one that is impossible to mess up!) that I decided to give it a try! It really is a long-lasting and easy to apply cream shadow.

Have you tried Benefit products? Which ones are your favourite ones?

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I honestly do not know how can bloggers post monthly beauty empties, as it takes me a really long time to finish products… and when I do, maybe I did not even liked them that much! I’ve been wanting to do a post like this for the longest time, but I cannot finish products! Honestly, I either use really small amounts or there is a refill fairy visiting me. Collecting these products was way more difficult than I expected, so you can expect the next beauty empties post in around 6 months

Sephora “Vanilla” body wash – I’m obsessed with anything that smells like vanilla or coconut… but this body wash doesn’t only smell like vanilla, but like vanilla cookies! I was super sad when I finished it :/

Sephora “Happy Bubbleday!” scrub – This scrub had the most amazing smell ever! A red fruit smell that felt like being covered in they yummiest candy Sadly, I think this was a limited edition!

Clearasil daily clear wash – I’m not exaggerating here… this product lasts forever! I used it everyday for almost 5 months! I might be picking my favorite based on smell, cause this is another product with an amazing raspberry smell! And it cleans ur face super well, love the feeling after my morning wash!

Sensai prime solution – OMG! I only had a sample size of this super fancy product… and I fell in love! The smell (!), the texture… it’s amazing and worth the splurge. I cannot wait to have all Sensai products in my bathroom

Sensai cellular performance emulsion II - Another sample size (30ml), still it lasted a very long time! This has to be the best moisturizer emulsion ever. My skin felt like a million bucks after applying both the prime solution and the emulsion!

Sephora smoothing primer – It’s funny (or sad?) how all my favorites are samples… maybe I’ve been buying the wrong products, but gladly one gets samples with purchases and I do love a good sample to test I never thought I would need a primer… never understood it and thought it was another annoying and unnecessary step in the super long make-up routine. Oh boy was I wrong!! Not only it makes my skin super soft, but also it makes applying the foundation way easier… not to mention that then the make-up result is way better. Don’t wanna brag here, but it really felt like porcelain skin!

Have you tried any of these products? Did you like them?

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Last week I received my Pink Box June edition! It is so exciting to open a beauty box, as you never know what you will get! This time it was full of great and super useful products that I have been using the last few days. My favorite ones were the Sephora nail stickers and the lip balm! To find out more about the No Gallery Novelstyle sign click here.

Go & Home hair and body wash

This made-in-austria products comes in different sizes for on the go and home. I really like it as a body wash, has a beautiful smell and leaves my skin feeling clean and perfect Would I buy it? Yes!

Elle exception nail polish remover

Another product that came at the perfect time is this nail polish! I was in need of a new one, as the Sephora one I got a few months ago is a little bit broken. The beat thing about this product is that it has a special acetone-free formula that removes the nail polish in a very gently way! And it includes aloe vera for protection and care of the nails :). I still haven’t tried it with glittery nail polishes, but it works great with all my colorful ones! Would I buy it? Yes!

Tiroler Nussöl lip balm

This is such an amazing lip balm! I used lip balms all the time… so this product was perfect for me. Tiroler Nussöl is an old traditional austrian brand, that offers sun protection lotions and treatments for the lips. What makes this product different is that it gives oil and wax to the lips, making them super silky and soft, but it is free of mineral oils and wax! They use only natural products… not even no artificial colors. Would I buy it? Yes! And would love to try all their other products

Sephora 3D nail stickers

These nail stickers are pretty cool! Not only do they have an amazing design but they also are 3D! They have a super entertaining texture (no more biting your nails with these beauties!) and they give a modern look to your nails. Also, they are super easy to put… and if you have short nails like I do, you will be able to get two nails out of one Would I buy it? Yes!

Massage and peeling glove

This item is hilarious!! So perfect for the World Cup with it’s argentinean colors! These gloves remove (in a very gentle way) old and dead skin. They clean the skin while also giving a relaxing massage that helps your blood flow, helping activate your circle. I haven’t had one of these massage gloves in forever… so it came really handy, and I’m loving it Would I buy it? Yes!

Panta rhei- nutritions to go! Anti-aging drink

I was a little schocked to find this products in my pink box… this is a liquid nutrition that hydrates the skin and protects it from free radicals. To be honest, I did not try it…and I don’t think I will, I don’t feel like drinking an anti aging product. Would I buy it? No!

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A few months ago I received these Goldwell products, but as my hair was way too short to use conditioner… I decided to wait a little bit to start using them. Now, I’ve been using them for a few weeks now, and I’m loving them! They say that by using this products you will go from frustrated to fabulous. And it is kinda true! Even though short hair is easier to handle and care, I still had frizz… a bunch of super curly hairs would pop out of my head! And since I started to use the Goldwell Kerasilk Keratin care products, they are gone! This Kerasilk treatment is based in the kerasshape technology, that makes the hair straight and makes a fabulous, long lasting solution.

I have the rich care shampoo and the rich care conditioning spray, that has to be applied after showering and not rinsed! I was a little concerned, as my hair can get super tangled…and honestly, I do not how it would have worked with my long hair… but it is a great alternative for my new short hair! Not only it makes my showers shorter, but the blend of keratin and silk proteins transforms my hair into a smoothand soft hair like silk without weighing it down. Also, my hair is not dry anymore!

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Ok… to be honest, I do not really need them! But these random things I really need are the ones that make me believe that life will be 100 times better if I would have them! Because doggie coasters and beautiful stationary just makes life cuter. And even though I have way too many nail polishes, the cute doll house set from Ciate is too adorable! The lipstick packaging makes this shade be the one and only… the one you’ve been looking for all your life! So how can you not but it?! And the Jane Austen temporary tattoos… well, they speak for themselves. I. need.them! But to be honest the only thing I might actually need is the recipe box to keep my own Novelstyle recipe cards (available to download at the end of each recipe post) organized

1) Canine coaster

2) Jane Austen temporary tattoos

3) Global social stationary

4) Paul & Joe nail polish

5) Tarte lipstick

6) Ciate dolls house 

7) Tin recipe box

What is in your “random things you really need” wishlist?

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A few days ago, I received the Pink Box May edition (here). I’m super excited whenever it arrives cause it gives me the chance to try new products, that I’m pretty sure I did not know. This month it came with 3 amazing item, one that was included in last’s months pink box (so pissed!) and one that is not useful for me…and also, a little bit scary! So this is what I got:

Kamill hand and nail lotion made my skin moisturized without leaving it greasy or sticky. And it smells really good, like lemon and buttermilk….which is very refreshing for summery days. Would I buy it? Yes!

Anatomicals spray misty for me is a facial spray, and the one and only thing I love that has lavander smell! It actually has a mix of lavander and peppermint, so maybe that’s why it is so refreshing and relaxing! This spray is a handbag must-have long summer days or dry weather. Would I buy it? Yes!

Macadamia healing oil treatment, this is one of the things I was more excited about. Even though I have a bunch of hair products, I love all kinds of oils! And this one, very much like a moroccan oil, goes deep inside your hair, and doesn’t make it oily! It detangles and helps repair broken or dry hair and make it shinier and softer. Would I buy it? Yes!!!

Debby colorPLAY magnetic nail polish, this product made me mad. It was also at last month’s pink box…and in the same color. Not happy about it, and once again…would not buy it!

Sherine’s eyebrow waxing, is a package with a waxing kit for your eyebrows. It is available in four different shapes, but to be honest…I do not wanna try this. It looks a little bit scary, and I like my eyebrows as they are.

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A few weeks ago, I had a little time to kill before catching a train back to Linz, and decided to spend it at M.A.C. Growing up, I used to be obsessed with it, mostly because they had an adorable Barbie collection. That’s when I fell in love with mac cosmetics! But then I got bored and started checking CoverGirl, Bobbi Brown and Dior. So, In those extra minutes I had…I decided to reconnect with my old crush

And ended up getting a bunch of things…and almost missing my train!!! :S

Frost lipstick Viva Glam Rihanna

After realizing that all my lipsticks are either pink or some weird crazy color (burgundy, orange, gold!), I decided it was time to get a red shade. And it was not easy…cause red is one of my least favorite colors!. And even though I’m not a Rihanna fan, I have to admit this shade is pretty cool But be careful! Red is not pink…and it stains stuff super fast!

Prep+Prime Highlighter in bright forecast

After picking a lipstick shade… I decided to face my biggest problem and ask what they had for dark circles, and she showed me their new Prep+Prime collection. The packaging is super cute! It is full of subtle sparkles in green shades. Love it! And it works really well!!!

Mineralize concealer (NW20)

And to finish my dark circles dilemma, she recommended this concealer! Which was super scary cause it looks like a nail polish…but it is amazing! And combined with the highlighter…it really hides my dark circles ^^

Random thing about me, is that I do not love wearing make up. So I have three make up categories. One is for very important events (fashion week, weddings), where I use the Bobbi Brown perfect skin kit. It covers my dark circles amazingly well… but feels too heavy for everyday life. The second category is super new as it involves these M.A.C pieces. I use these for important but more informal events (brunch, press events, dinners). And last, but not least!, is the third category. This one includes some bb creams and super light products that I use almost every day. They do not cover the dark circles very well… but they are good enough for running errands and daily life

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With the warmer days comes the abundance of tropical prints, which make me crave of sunny days. Any of these tropical items has the power to make you wish you were relaxing at the beach! So I had to make a tropical wishlist to satisfy my cravings

My favorite item is the watch, even though it does not have a tropical print, it fits in any summery outfit. And they sell different chains and straps to change the look of your watch! I also love the sandals, they might be a little too high for me, but the tropical print detail definitely works with shorts, dresses and jeans! The reversible skirt is really smart and ideal for beach days, you can change your look in just a few seconds! And the tote…Oh, I love it! Looks so practical and cute, perfect to fill up with all your favorite snacks and books for at the beach (or pool!).

1. Victoria’s Secret beach kit

2. Zign sandals

3. Sephora palette

4. La Mer watch

5. Percy & Reed hair spray

6. Tchibo reversible skirt

7. Tchibo handbag

What is your favorite item?

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Last week I received my Pink Box april edition, and it had way more things than it usually does! Not only it included the monthly magazine…but also a little tiny book! I still have to figure out what the book says…but oh well!

Sensea body lotion

This body lotion has a delicious Mango smell, which was shocking as I never saw a Mango lotion before! And it was great! Perfect to moisturize your skin during spring days. Also, it was absorbent and non-sticky. Would I buy it? Yes!!

Debby nailpolish

This nail polish gives you a very individual look that was a little too weird for me. I did have fun trying it, mostly cause it’s something I would not normally purchase. But it was fun to combine it with other shades and use the magnet to make different textures. Would I buy it? Don’t think so… but maybe I would in a golden shade.

Cosart eye-shadow

This creamy eye shadow is pretty cool! The fact that it comes in a stick makes it perfect for on-the-go and super easy to apply. The pastel green shade may seem a little bit bold but once applied it looks lovely and perfect for any person! Would I buy it? Yes!

Weleda shampoo

Ok…I will be totally honest: I really did not like this shampoo. I like shampoos that lather, and this one required a huge amount to make just a little bit. I actually finished all the product in just two showers! And now I have really short hair! Anyways… even though it is a treatment shampoo made with organic millet that cleans your hair and head, I was not crazy about the results nor the peppermint smell. Would I buy it? NO!

Novae plus perfume

I have never heard of this brand before… but the floral smell of this perfume was amazing!!! Would I buy it? Yes!

So, What do you think? Would you like to try any of these products?

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I’m not the biggest makeup fan. I always wear the same products and I hate owning more than 3 colors of the same product (Except lipstick! I think I own every single shade of the CoverGirl flipstick!). And I do not use eyeliner! But there is something about this white shade that makes me wanna go and try it. Would not use it inside, as my eyes start crying like if I had just finished The Notebook, but would totally try the fourth look. I think it works great by itself (like in the second picture) or to brighten up the inner corners of your eye (like in the first and third pictures).

Make up forever / e.l.f. / Dior / Nars

What do you think? Is white eyeliner a yay or a nay?

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