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Parokeets blog is 10 years old :O

Like a clock I get this cozy feeling around my heart around this time of year. It is not possible to forget all the special moments Parokeets ladies went through together. Regular coffee dates to exchange cosmetics, chat about items that fascinated us, giggle over absurd launches and simply enjoying in sharing our love for … Read more

Smashbox Slovenija stand Muller by Goga Parokeets

SMASHBOX finally in Slovenia!

I wonder which fairy godmother was listening to Slovenian makeup addicts and decided that we are indeed worthy of all the interesting brands our neighbors already have. We just got another one (too many new to count in the last 2 years) and word is on the street that at least 2 interesting are coming, … Read more

Essence Step Into Magic Wonderland

Essence Step Into Magic Wonderland LE

Step Into Magic Wonderland is a limited edition by Essence which invites us into magic wonderland with its light and pastel colors and lots of glitter. These are the types of products I imagine fairies would use. Let’s see if the fairies would be happy with the quality of the products. One Way Road To … Read more

GOSH cosmetics Slovenia by Gejba Parokeets

GOSH cosmetics once again available in Slovenia!

Some days are just perfect. Yesterday I had really lovely chat with my bloggers friends, and then rushed with our Maestra to get new light for filming. Optimistic rushing moms we are, took shortcut  through Muller BTC (Ljubljana). Of course it was closed and we had to go long way around, but universe obviously wanted … Read more

Caudalie skincare top 3 by Gabi Gejba Parokeets

TOP 3: Caudalie … french skincare #grapepower

Caudalie skincare was not a love at first sight. Ingredient wise it didn’t stand out and looked pretty average to me.  I only bought and tried out few of their products because all my friends raved about the brand. Result – I liked one less than other. In case you are not familiar with Caudalie – … Read more

Essence Metal Shock Limited Edition

Essence nail powders (TUTORIAL, REVIEW)

We are deep in the metallic era. Everything shines at the moment. Matte lipsticks are sooo last season (and so are unicorns as I’ve been told). I mean, wear whatever you want, do whaterever you love doing. As long as you don’t hurt anyone or blind with tons of highlighter. ;) I am not telling … Read more

Add Actives Tetraforce C20

My favorite vitamin C serum

Let’s talk about my favorite vitamin C serum, shall we? My skin care routine has changed drastically in the past year. I’ve added a lot of active ingredients. My main concern being dry (probably dehydrated) skin, big pores, hyperpigmentation and general signs of ageing.  So I gradually incorporated more and more skin care products that … Read more

Essence update and happy birthday

It is crazy to think that it’s been 15 years since the brand Essence was launched. Essence has been featured on our blog many many times since the beginning. In fact there’s over 400 blog posts marked with Essence category on Parokeets. Crazy, right? I guess that shows that we have been obsessed with the brand. … Read more

TOP 5 Make-up-sponges

Top 5: Make up sponges

It all started with the Beauty blender. The original Beauty blender. An egg shaped make up sponge. Before the Beauty blender phenomenon my preferred choice for applying foundation was with a buffing brush. I loved loved loved to buff foundation into the skin. I couldn’t imagine to use any other technique. I still got curious because … Read more