Review and swatches: Essence Return To Paradise Trend Edition polishes

Summer is here! … giveaway at Parokeets CLOSED

A while ago decision was made that we’re going to have huge giveaway after we reach 300 Google Friends Followers. And since 300th follower joined as at the very beginning of the summer, we named this giveaway Summer is here! We don’t have enough words to tell you just how much we love you, so … Read more

Essence: Raspberry Sorbet vs. Raspberry Smoothie comparison

Essence Sun Delicious TE comparisons

Today I have for you three fast comparisons made with Essence Sun Delicious TE polishes. I applied all polishes on oval nail wheel in two layers. First comparison is between Essence Raspberry Sorbet and Essence Raspberry Smoothie from Creamylicious TE. Polishes do look different in the bottles but on the nail wheel the difference is … Read more

Essence TE – summer 2010

Just a short news for Slovenian readers about time table of Essence TE collections in Slovenian drugstores. I’ll post distributes answer here too in case anybody is planing to visit our country this summer. By the end of the summer: – Into The Wild (only DM) – May; – June editions seem to be top … Read more

Essence – Go Snow Trend Edition – nail polishes

Essence is spoiling us right now with a new Trend Edition called Go Snow. Light pastel colors dominate in the collection. If you love blue, pink and lilac pastels, then Go Snow is just for you. I have some pictures of nail polishes to show to you. They’ve reused the bottle design again. We’ve seen … Read more

Essie – Summer 2009

Essie has a new collection for summer coming up. There are six of them in the bunch, but I have only five to show you today. Lovie Dovie – “The perfect true flamingo pink nail polish for summer.“ There were discussions on the Slovenian part of the blog, whether this is really the true flamingo … Read more

Essence – Jelly Baby Trend Edition

I’m really glad, I can show you this beautiful Jelly Baby Trend Edition from Essence so soon. It is a great collection, which just calls for spring to come. Unfortunately this is a limited edition and will be available only for a short period of time. This time I won’t babble a lot and will … 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

Catrice Nude Illusion liquid foundation bottles pump

Catrice Nude Illusion liquid foundation (010, 020, 030)

One of my favorite products from Catrice fall 2014 products was their Nude Illusion liquid foundation. This is not really universal foundation as it is still mattifying, but I like it because it still gives some radiance to the skin. This foundation doesn’t really look hot on me in a close up, but then again, … Read more