PPLTLK editors had their favorites among Russian cosmetics brands long before foreign brands left the country. Then we prepared a detailed guide on where to look for hair care, face and body skin and make-up products.
And now it’s time to share with you, our readers, those cosmetic products that editors have been pleased with for a long time. Dedicated to everyone who still does not trust Made in Russia cosmetics – seven products without which we cannot imagine our beauty routine.
Kira Kuznetsova, editor-in-chief
Giardino Magico is a Russian perfume and skincare brand with an Italian flair. It’s hard to pick just one product, because our entire editorial team fell in love with liquid scrub soap, and the editor-in-chief fell in love with the Oud & Black Pepper perfume, and at social events she regularly answers the question: “God, what kind of perfume do you wear?”
But if you still choose, I will focus on the aroma of Rose & Almond, the most delicate jam made with almond shavings from rose petals. Sweet, but not spooky. Besides the smell – although it is a fluff, it is not bothersome. I’ve already poured a sample of myself and will go for a full size bottle at the brand’s newly opened boutique in the Flacon design factory.
Cristina Constantinou, Senior Fashion Editor
This lipstick is the best I bought for 40 rubles. My lips are always very dry in the autumn-winter season. And a lot of effort, time and … money was spent to at least somehow rectify the situation. But, as they say, “the coffin has just been opened” appeared. You go to the pharmacy, ask for “Morozko” and get high all autumn and winter. It is very nourishing, easy to apply and seems to melt on the lips.
Elena Bekish, Director of Online Marketing
I have two favorite makeup products from Romanova Makeup. First up, Sexy Ultimate Lashes Mascara, because I want it to be very plump and discrete. It doesn’t smell, doesn’t have much product on the brush and doesn’t need to be removed before application (as with other brands, even premium brands). I apply many layers, but despite this, the lashes do not stick together, they lengthen and curl. Overall, excellent. I am already on my second tube and will definitely buy a third one.
The second is Sexy Cream Blusher from Good Girl. I was looking for a replacement for the discontinued MAC matte cream blush for a long time and now I found it on Romanova Makeup. I am very pale most of the year, so the soft pink blush makes me not only a good girl but also a happy and healthy person. They lie very smoothly, are distributed directly with the fingers, and there is a feeling that they somehow successfully emphasize and “make” the cheekbones.
Ksenia Anosova, editor-in-chief
Natalia Rakoch’s RBG brand came up with a mascara for a dramatic volume of eyelashes with the no less dramatic name “Black Moscow”. I don’t like plastic brushes, but this one is surprisingly convenient for applying mascara to the eyes (thanks to its special shape), nothing gets dirty, you don’t crumble and you don’t turn into a panda. And the mascara doesn’t dry for very long (I don’t know how they do it), which is a special bonus.
Anastasia Pavlova, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
It’s officially the best body scrub I’ve ever had (and I’ve actually tried quite a few). First of all, thanks to its rich aroma, even though I don’t like sweets, it makes me want to eat it. Secondly, it has a pleasant and dense, partially creamy texture, so it does not crumble in the hands, for example, like a coffee scrub. Thirdly (and most importantly), the skin becomes soft and supple, and the oils in the composition nourish and moisturize it. And yes, it really does feel that way.
Iya Kiseleva, young fashion editor
The right body scrub is a must for any athlete. In 99% of cases, after a shock workout, you don’t want (and can’t) want ten-step skin care – the soul needs a multifunctional product with exfoliating, moisturizing and soothing effects in one jar. And coconut body scrub from the Russian brand The Act is the best candidate for such an impossible task.
Thanks to the sea salt in its composition, the product cleanses and tones the skin with a bang, while coconut and almond oils moisturize and soften the warming body. It’s so good that you don’t need to apply cream afterwards. Well, the aroma is separate bay. A legit way to go on vacation without the last one on the calendar. The finishing touch is a nice price tag for 300 grams of divine pleasure.
Katya Lando, junior editor of the beauty section
With the onset of autumn, nothing lifts my spirits like green mascara. Before that, I already had multicolored samples, but they all failed. Either the shade did not meet expectations or it was too pale. So the 7-day mascara was a pleasant surprise. Before her eyes, she looks exactly the same as in the photo, which can not but rejoice. And its silicone brush perfectly separates and lengthens the lashes. And by the way, the price of such a miracle is low, you can grab it at a discount for 400 rubles. So I’m left with just one question: why did I only meet her now, at the height of her shiny makeup season and not summer?
Source: People Talk
Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
