Long time no see...

I've been unable to write anything recently, somehow my focus moved to more serious matters. I have to admit I am learning to appreciate what I've got now instead of wanting stuff that I cannot have/afford. I stopped being worried about small things that used to make me stressed, anxious or irritated, like unpaid bills, frizzy hair on a rainy day, being late for work. I just don't care anymore, life is to short to worry yourself over stupid matters like that. What's changed then? Well, my Mum is ill, she's fighting for her life and I still do not know if I fully understand how serious her state is... I know that not many people will read this, so it's easier to just let these horrible fears out here without being recognised and felt sorry for. I am trying to be brave, I hold back tears, I do not let this worry to be visible to anyone, because I need to be strong. Since I live so far away from my parents, I cannot be there. I went there recently for a week, it was painful to see my Mum so thin, weak.. She can barely eat, 2 teaspoon of yoghurt make her full. To look into her eyes is so hard, there is so much hope there, hope and fear at the same time.
Life is so precious, but so fragile. Prayer and undying hope for the better hold me together. I wish there was a way to beat that cancer, that bastard that destroys so many lives unnecessarily.. Be strong, be brave, be bold and do not let the hope go...
Lots of love xxx
 

Apotheker Dr.Scheller, Jojoba & Shisandra, Irritationsmilderndes Intensiv-Serum

Hello again, today I want to mention something I found in TKMaxx, I wasn't looking for anthing in particular, just browsing through their cosmetics section. I read about this serum before and it was recommended for a sesitive skin with redness. It is designed to calm the skin and nourish it using NanoSolves technology. It basically means that bio-nanosomes, that is  micro-capsules have the ability to transport pure jojoba shisandra extracts deep into the skin and as a result they actively work where they are needed the most. 

The product looks like something from an old pharmacy, little brown bottle with pipette to measure out required amount of serum. It smells very fresh, like grass maybe? It is quite watery consistency, yellowish in colour. When applied, it is quite foamy and my skin absorbs it quickly. It feels quite sticky and I definitely need a moisturiser after that.  

Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Betaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Schizandra Sphenanthera Fruit Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.

 

Serum definitely does calm my skin and  makes the redness go away. Since it is my first bottle and I have only used like half of it, I cannot say much about long-term results. I like it though and will definitely re-purchase it. I've been using it every might for the past 2 months and my skin feels somehow stronger and more resistant to the factors that normally make it go a bit red. I have big hopes for this product, but wil lhave to look at other stuff from the Dr Scheller series to enhance the power of Serum.  

If you can recommend anything for my skin issues, please let me know:)

LUSH Coconut Deodorising Powder

Hello again:) A few weeks ago I went to Lush to have a look at all the lovely stuff they have. Since I'm a sucker for anything coconutty, I got myself one of these:



It is a deodorising powder made of: cornstarch, tapioca flour, magnesium carbonate, perfume, coconut milk powder, extra virgin coconut oil, coconut cream grated, dessicated coconut, bensoin resinoid and vetivert oil.

It is meant to absorb extra moisture and deodorise. What I found is that it is pretty useless:( It does absorb moisture and makes me feel fresh, but only for like an hour... defo not to replace a standard anti-perspirant.  It smells quite nice, but not enough coconutty for my liking.. The cornstarch and tapioca smell (I think that's what I can smell..) is too overpowering and masks coconut smell too much:(

One good use I found for the powder though was when I run out of my dry shampoo! I used Lush Powder on my hair, massaged it in and brushed away after a few moments. It worked quite well! My hair defo smelled nicer than after normal dry shampoo. It's good for emergencies like that. The powder costs £3.99 as far as I remember, and it will last quite some time since I do not have much use for it.. Worth trying? Not really IMO xxx

Micellar cleansers

Hi there :)Ok, I didn't think much about which topic to talk about first.. random choice really.
 I just love micellar cleansers, they seem to do the job so efortlessly..I need to say though, that I only used two kinds so far, not much to write lengthy reviews but enough to simply share my experiences with those of you who might be interested.
The first one I've been using for ages now and I just love how easily it cleanses my skin..  It's La Roche-Posay Physiological Micellar Solution that looks like this:

What I love about it:
*really does dissolve make-up on my skin in no time
*brilliant for my sensitive skin
*contains no alcohol, no parabens, no colourants or any other nasties
*no need to rinse
*lovely smell, kind of like bubble-gum

Minor issues :
* not as good on my eye make up, sometimes traces of my eye-liner stubbornly remain there
*need to use quite a it of the solution on my eyes, so the bottle does not last that long - 1.5 months tops

The second product is my new love, discovered in Superdrug among the collection of natural cosmetics from UNE. I have used their mineral foundation before, it was great, but I am still looking for my perfect one.. Anyway, back to UNE - it looks like this - very minimalist, clear bottle:

It is '3 in 1'Micellar Cleansing Water for Face and Eyes - it cleanses, purifies and tones.

What i love about this product:

* 99.3% of ingredients are from natural origin
*5.5% are organic
*it feels so fresh and light on skin, no need to rinse
*it gets rid of my eye make-up in no time, no need to rub, wait for the water to work, pure bliss..
*cheaper, than La Roche-Posay: UNE costs £7.99 for 150ml compared to £10.5 for La R-P. Ok, smaller bottle, but more efficient, so will last longer!

Cons:  none so far :) This is my new favourite, I love it! I normally remove my make-up very late at night, when I am already sleepy and tired, so it really makes a difference to me if I don't have to struggle and fight to get rid of my mascara..

I hope this wasn't too bad, was it? Speak to you soon xxx







Just a quick hello and welcome

I'm sooo happy to finally start sharing my experiences with you luvvlies:) Ok, the first post is not going to be about anything in particular, just some quick preview of what I have been planning to touch upon here. To start with, I have a skincare topic to tell you about. Ok, it is not as straightforward for me as it is for some lucky women out there!
I have quite dry and sensitive skin. No drama here really, however I do have issues with broken capillaries and rosacea:( As if this is not enough, unwelcome breakouts do bother me, I think they are hormonal, painful and just unnecessarily annoying! I have just started treatment for these so if you are interested, expect my notes on that soon.
My hair and nails stuff will also feature here, I spend ages sorting my hair out..  doing nails on the other hand is just chillin and nice, although time-consuming.. Yes, time is of the essence for me - I never get enough of it - especially for my beauty sleep!
I speak to you soon xxx