Carmen Bota

A picat la fix leapsa asta si ii multumesc tare mult Adinei de la Septembrie Joi pentru ca s-a gandit la mine. Marturisesc ca imi place sa vad ce produse mai includ fetele din blogosfera in rutina si Adina e una din fetele pe care le citesc constant, asa ca m-am bucurat mult sa vad o detaliere a rutinei ei de ingrijire si de machiaj. Daca ar fi sa raspund la intrebarea 'Cate produse cosmetice folosesc intr-o zi?' as spune ca sunt multe si toate imi sunt necesare pentru ca fiecare produs are rolul sau in rutina mea. Unele produse sunt relativ noi pentru mine si asta pentru ca, in ceea ce priveste ingrijirea tenului mai ales, incerc sa imi construiesc o rutina noua de ingrijire cu niste produse koreene, dar ideea de baza ramane una singura aici: hidratare.

Rutina mea de ingrijire a pielii fetei este la fel in fiecare zi, cu mentiunea ca uneori simt nevoia unei curatari in profunzime si folosesc o masca sau plasturi pentru ochi cu colagen, insa in rest nu ma abat de la rutina mea obisnuita. Rutina mea de dimineata include gelul de curatare Effaclar, urmat de Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence, un produs nou despre care inca nu am multe sa va spun. E un fel de 'apa miraculoasa' ce promite sa hidrateze tenul si sa amane aparitia ridurilor, fiind imbogatit cu multe ingrediente interesante. Il gasiti aici, unde sunt toate detaliile. Dupa aplicarea acestui Essence, continui cu serumul Vichy Aqualia Thermal care imi da un extra boost de hidratare si aplic crema de ochi Clinique Superdefense cu SPF20. Las la urma crema cu SPF50 de la Bioderma, varianta Aquafluide incolora. Produsele le aplic si pe gat si decolteu.

Dupa ce termin cu rutina de ingrijire, de obicei mananc si mai apoi aplic machiajul: fond de ten mineral Lily Lolo, Max Factor PanStick nuanta 12 ca si concealer, pudra Innisfree No Sebum, kit-ul de spracene Freedom Makeup, primer pentru pleoape Melkior, farduri din trusa Urban Decay Naked2 Basics, mascara Melkior, highlighter The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer, bronzer The Balm Bahama Mama si blush Melkior (Pretty Pink). Pentru buze am folosit in ultima vreme lip gloss-ul Alverde.

Rutina de ingrijire a corpului include mult iubitul gel crema de dus Dove, gelul intim Nivea, deodorant stick Dove Invisible si uleiul de corp cu cocos de la Joy in a Jar. Unul din parfumurile mele preferate e Versace Crystal Noir pe care il folosesc zilnic de cateva luni.

Rutina de seara a tenului e la fel de complexa, sau poate chiar mai complexa, pentru ca ma axez pe curatare si hidratare. Imi demachiez intai ochii cu demachiantul de ochi bifazic Nivea Double Effect, iar tenul cu Clinique The Day Off Cleansing Balm. Continui cu gelul de curatare Effaclar, pe care il folosesc in combinatie cu peria Remington Reveal, urmate de Essence-ul Missha, serumul Vichy Aqualia Thermal si crema de ochi Clinique. Planuiesc sa includ in rutina mea de seara si o sleeping mask si sa jonglez cu cremele de ochi (veti vedea pe viitor schimbarile). Cand simt nevoia, aplic crema Effaclar Duo pe zonele cu probleme.



Nu uit nici de maini seara si aplic crema Apidermin, pe care o folosesc si peste zi si care e excelenta pentru mine in perioada asta. Peste zi mai folosesc balsamul de buze Palmer's Swivel Stick si crema de maini La Roche Posay Cicaplast.

Numarul produselor pe care le folosec intr-o zi se ridica la 28, un numar rezonabil, cred eu. Aceasta este rutina mea din acest moment, asa cum am mentionat, planuiesc sa maresc numarul de produse de ingrijire a tenului cu produse pentru hidratare si anti age. Sunt curioasa voi ce numar de produse folositi zilnic si, totodata, mergeti si pe la Adina sa vedeti ea ce produse foloseste. Dau leapsa mai departe catre Diana si Anita Anna. ♡

De curand, asa cum va spuneam intr-unul din filmuletele mele, am primit spre testare doua produse din partea Joy in a Jar. Am fost foarte incantata sa le incerc deoarece stiti ca eu folosesc doar produse 100% naturale pe pielea mea si aceste doua produse cu siguranta sunt printre preferatele mele. O sa va spun in randurile ce urmeaza si de ce.

Produsul care m-a tentat cel mai tare a fost uleiul anti aging care are o combinatie de zmeura rosie, coacaze, broccoli si rodie, insa lista de ingrediente nu se limiteaza doar la acestea. Este un produs foarte hidratant si bogat, atat in textura, cat si in beneficii. Am remarcat un plus pe masura ce am folosit acest ulei, si anume faptul ca nu este ca alte uleiuri incercate pentru ca se absoarbe foarte rapid in piele, astfel ca tenul nu ramane uleios deloc. Apreciez foarte tare faptul ca nu mi-a cauzat probleme pe ten si ca l-a hidratat suficient, astfel ca putem deduce ca acest produs este unul pretios. 

Lista de ingrediente, asa cum spuneam, este foarte bogata in ingrediente anti aging, produsul fiind unul potrivit tenurilor uscate, mature sau celor care au nevoie de extra hidratare si de ingrediente care sa lupte impotriva semnelor de imbatranire folosind puterea naturii. Un lucru care mi s-a parut foarte interesant, citind despre modul de preparare a produselor, este faptul ca acestea sunt obtinute din infuzie de plante, iar ingredientele sunt organice sau prelucrate artizanal.

Uleiul de corp cu cocos este un produs care a intrecut toate produsele de ingrijire corporala pe care le-am folosit dintotdeauna! Este un produs extrem de lejer, dar foarte hidratant si am observat ca pielea de pe corp este radianta de cand folosesc acest produs. Nu ma mai confrunt cu piele uscata, chiar si in zonele unde aveam probleme majore cum ar fi zona calcaielor. Datorita faptului ca acest produs este foarte lejer, il aplic si pe gat si decolteu, iar rezultatul final imi place foarte mult. Lista de ingrediente este la fel de bogata ca a serului anti aging, dar trebuie neaparat sa va spun ca primul ingredient si cel mai important este iubirea :)

Modul de prezentare a produselor este unul care mie personal imi place foarte tare, mi se pare elegant si deosebit. Sticlutele nu lasa lumina sa patrunda in interior si astfel sa afecteze eficacitatea produsului, ceea ce ma incanta si mai mult.

Ambele produse imi plac foarte mult si in continuare cred ca sunt produse naturale de lux. Vi le recomand din suflet, mai ales ca sunt naturale, au foarte multe beneficii asupra pielii si chiar nu aveti ce sa pierdeti daca le incercati. Se gasesc aici, alaturi de multe alte produse, potrivite nevoilor fiecarui tip de piele.

*Disclaimer: Aceste produse au fost primite spre testare, insa parerea prezentata in acest articol reprezinta o parere 100% sincera.

Cred ca stiti ca recent am luat una din cele mai importante decizii in ceea ce priveste tenul si anume renuntarea totala la produsele cu ingrediente chimice. Unde am ajuns eu de fapt? Ei bine, am ajuns sa folosesc o singura crema de fata si anume cea cu SPF 50 de la Bioderma, din gama Aquafluide, care momentan mi se potriveste mult prea bine si oricum mai am inca un tub neinceput. Cand va veni timpul, o s-o inlocuiesc cel mai probabil cu Kiss My Face SPF 30 care, lasand la o parte aspectul legat de culoarea alba pe care o ia in contact cu apa, mi s-a parut cam cea mai buna crema incercata vreodata.

Am luat aceasta decizie la inceput de an cand am tras linie si am zis ca mi-a ajuns cu pielea uscata, cosurile aparute din senin in ciuda eforturilor zilnice de a avea un ten impecabil, m-am saturat de sebumul aparut peste zi si mai ales de atatea ingrediente chimice care, de fapt, imi provocau doar neplaceri. M-am confruntat pe final de 2014 cu o multime de cosuri care apareau din bun senin asa ca mi-am zis sa incerc ultima metoda care mi-a mai ramas si anume sa-mi curat tenul de machiaj si impuritati folosind doar un mix de uleiuri, sperand astfel ca tenul meu sensibil se va calma.

M-am inarmat cu o multime de cunostinte si de ponturi preluate de pe internet si o sa va spun pe scurt si voua ce am invatat si, respectiv, cum am pus in aplicare cele invatate. Nu o sa vorbesc despre cantitati si teorie, cred ca sunt o multime de bloguri care detaliaza exact ce inseamna aceasta metoda, eu va spun doar cum am facut. Avand in casa cateva uleiuri, ulei de ricin, ulei din samburi de caise si ulei de jojoba, le-am amestecat in cantitati aproximativ egale intr-un recipient gol de la o crema Nivea Soft. Cantitatea de ulei pe care am obtinut-o nu a fost mare si nici nu am vrut sa obtin o cantitate mare, am vrut doar sa testez metoda cateva zile sa vad cum ma impac cu ea.

In acest sens, in fiecare seara, in prima saptamana, am aplicat acest mix de ulei pe ten si am masat bine de tot tenul, cu miscari blande circulare, fara sa las vreo zona nemasata. Acest masaj cu ulei are rolul de a "topi" machiajul si impuritatile si de a actiona asupra porilor, ajutand la curatarea acestora. Dupa ce mi-am masat tenul timp de 1-2 minute, am aplicat pe ten un prosopel de maini peste care am turnat in prealabil apa fierbinte si l-am lasat cateva secunde sa se raceasca cat sa obtin o temperatura suportabila pentru piele. Prosopul il las pe ten pana cand simt ca s-a racit, iar apoi curat cu miscari blande tenul folosind acest prosopel. O sa vedeti cum ramane pe prosop fondul de ten, mascara, tusul si orice alte produse alti aplicat, dovada ca uleiul si-a facut treaba.

Repet operatiunea cu prosopelul de doua ori, insa pentru alte persoane pe care le-am citit, e suficient si o data. Ramane la alegerea fiecaruia acest lucru. Dupa ce imi curatam tenul, in prima saptamana aplicam si cateva picaturi de ulei de migdale dulci sau de jojoba pentru extra hidratare, dar am renuntat la acest lucru din a doua saptamana si nu mi-am simtit tenul uscat absolut deloc. In prima saptamana, dimineata, foloseam sapunul fara gluten Jason pentru curatarea tenului, insa din a doua saptamana am renuntat si la el si mi-am clatit dimineata tenul doar cu apa calda. Atat. Am ramas la aceasta rutina inca de atunci.

Haideti sa va spun si despre rezultate. Lucrul care m-a interesat cel mai tare a fost sa vad daca uleiurile au efect asupra cosurilor si daca imi provoaca altele noi. Am constatat ca m-a ajutat la vindecarea cosurilor existente inca din primele zile si nu mi-a provocat altele noi. Porii mei de asemenea au fost mult mai curati dupa prima saptamana, comparativ cu metodele de curatare anterioare (demachiant + gel de curatare si, eventual, masca). Dat fiind faptul ca tenul meu s-a curatat foarte bine si acest lucru e vizibil azi astfel incat raman uimita chiar si acum de acest lucru, nu am mai avut probleme nici cu sebumul. Pe ideea ca, daca ii oferi tenului hidratarea de care are nevoie si nu il usuci fara motiv, el nu va mai secreta sebum in exces, nu am mai avut probleme nici cu acest aspect. Pot sa ma machiez linistita dimineata la ora 8, iar seara cand ajung acasa si ma demachiez, in jurul orei 22, tenul arata proaspat.

Din a doua saptamana de utilizare a acestei metode am schimbat si mixul de uleiuri si am combinat 50:50 ulei de migdale dulci cu ulei din samburi de caise, ambele Mayam. Mie-mi plac aceste uleiuri pentru ca imi ofera doza de hidratare necesara si pentru ca nu imi provoaca cosuri. Am sa raman la acest mix de uleiuri, insa voi puteti alege orice alte uleiuri va plac sau chiar si unul singur.

Aceasta este experienta mea cu metoda de curatare a tenului cu uleiuri. Sper ca am raspuns la cateva din intrebarile voastre si daca nu, nu e nici o problema, in sectiunea de comentarii puteti sa ma intrebati orice. Odata cu produsele de ingrijire, am schimbat si produsele de machiaj care, zic eu, au contribuit si ele la starea tenului meu. Am inlocuit fondul de ten si pudra cu fondul de ten Lily Lolo, paleta de blushuri cu blushul Alverde in culoarea Flamingo, iar bronzerul normal cu unul Lily Lolo. Mai raman produsele de ochi si sprancene, dar toate pe rand.

Va pup si aveti grija de pielea voastra!

In ultimele saptamani am facut modificari in rutina mea de ingrijire a tenului si rezultatele se vad. Nu mai e nevoie sa port fond de ten si aplic doar concealer unde e nevoie, peste cearcane si in zonele unde am roseata. Nu m-am mai confruntat cu cosuri imense care dor si asta pentru ca am gasit o combinatie care functioneaza pentru tenul meu sensibil. Nu cred ca vreodata o sa am un ten perfect, dar actuala rutina de ingrijire ma multumeste foarte mult. 

Produsele despre care va voi vorbi sunt Exfoliantul Enzimatic Ziaja, crema cu lapte de capra tot Ziaja, balsamul de buze si gelul de dus Bioderma Atoderm, folosit pe post de gel de curatare. Acum sa va zic cateva cuvinte despre fiecare.

Crema de fata cu lapte de capra e foarte usoara, dar intens hidratanta. Se absoarbe bine in piele, imi prieste si pentru zonele grase si pentru cele mai uscate. Tenul meu are nevoi diferite in diferite zone, asa ca sunt placut surprinsa sa vad ca aceasta crema chiar isi face treaba si nu imi incarca inutil tenul. Am aplicat-o zilnic, seara (si dimineata, pe zonele mai uscate) si imi place la nebunie ce face. Pretul sau e de aproximativ 15 lei.

Surpriza cea mai mare si produsul meu preferat este insa exfoliantul enzimatic. Produsul asta mi se pare exceptional. Am decis sa renunt la AHA de tot de cand am acest produs de la Ziaja, deoarece chiar nu se pot compara rezultatele. Mie personal exfoliantul Ziaja imi lasa tenul curat si, cum sa zic, arata proaspat. Din acest motiv l-am folosit de 2 ori pe saptamana (lasat cate 10-12 minute pe ten) si chiar am vazul ca numarul pustulelor s-a redus considerabil. Mai apar uneori cateva puncte mici care dispar peste zi, iar tenul ramane per ansamblu curat si foarte fin. Asta e senzatia mea preferata cand vine vorba de ingrijire, sa imi simt tenul curat si fin. Singurul inconvenient ar fi faptul ca am simtit de cateva ori ca ma usturau putin ochii cand stateam cu acest produs pe fata, asta desi nici nu aplic in apropiere de ochi, dar e si adevarat ca am avut ochii extrem de sensibili in ultimele saptamani. Acest produs costa 14 lei si face toti banii. 

Gelul de dus Bioderma imi place foarte mult pentru ca simt cat de bine curata. E adevarat, imi usuca putin pielea, asta si pentru ca seara il folosesc de 2 ori ca sa fiu sigura ca elimin toate impuritatile si tot uleiul demachiant Balea. Imi place foarte mult acest produs, eu am in general incredere in brandul Bioderma, dar cu toate acestea, ma gandesc serios sa recumpar gelul de curatare Effaclar deoarece gramajul e mai mare si astfel as economisi niste banuti. Gelul Bioderma costa 14 lei.

Balsamul de buze Bioderma Atoderm este balsamul meu de buze preferat, spun asta dupa zeci de balsamuri incercate de-a lungul anilor. L-am cumparat la recomandarea Irinei de la TheRawScientist (mersi Irina din nou!), intr-un moment in care buzele mele erau un dezastru dupa ce folosisem un balsam de buze Yves Rocher. Imi place pentru ca simt ca hidrateaza chiar si la ore distanta dupa ce l-am aplicat, ceea ce pentru buzele mele super uscacioase e un record. Cu vizitele mele dese la dentist, mi s-au uscat si sensibilizat si mai rau buzele si produsul acesta mi le-a calmat rapid. Pretul lui e de aproximativ 26 de lei si sunt sigura ca il recumpar.

Daca ati incercat vreunul din produsele mentionate de mine, va astept cu drag parerile!

Carmen

Today I am sharing with you my updated skin care routine. If you're a follower of mine, you must already know that for the past few months I've been struggling finding a skin care routine that actually works for me. Let me first explain what's been happening with my skin.  A few months ago I started breaking out really badly and tried, as an ultimate measure,the Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid. This helped a little meaning that my pimples started healing faster. BUT it dried out my skin like crazy, although I would always apply moisturizer after it.

After about 2 months of using the BHA, I finally stopped using it up and decided to gave up on using harsh products due to the poor condition of my skin. About a month and a half ago, I read a random article on a website saying that honey helps with dry skin (my first problem) and breakouts so I decided to give honey a try. By the time I tried honey, my face was like a desert, it was sooooo dry it scared me. I started using honey and I saw improvements within the first days. My face was no longer that dry and my pimples were healed by the next day. 

Seeing so nice results with honey really made me reconsider my skin care routine and I promised myself I would never use again harsh products that dry my skin and irritate it just to get rid of some pimples! So I threw away most of my skin care products and began searching for anti aging and hydrating products that would actually help me keep my skin clean at the same time.

I will start the actual skin care related post with the makeup remover I love, the Balea Oil Makeup Remover. This has some sort of oil blend in it that is very effective in terms of removing any type of foundation, bronzer, blush etc. I clean my face twice with it in the evening, after taking off my eye makeup with the Balea Waterproof Makeup remover.

The cleanser I love is the Neutrogena Gentle Hydrating Cleanser I spoke about in a few posts. I love it, I use it 2 times a day, in the morning and the evening. I use the double cleansing method with this cleanser too.

After this, I use my Garnier Micellar Water and some cotton pads to make sure there is no trace of makeup of my face and splash the face with warm water to remove any residue. 

One of my skin care revelations is the hot towel used on the face at evening, after the micellar water.. For this, I use a regular small towel left under hot water for a few seconds. I then squeeze the water and apply it on my face for about 10 seconds. The water temperature must be supportable, not too hot, just enough to open up the pores. I use a clean towel every evening. This works great for me and I had little to no pimples for the past weeks since I've started using it. 

I use the Nivea Q10 Pearl Serum 2 times a day, in the morning and the evening after cleansing my face. This is great for dehydrated skin as it contains hyaluronic acid and is easily absorbed into the skin. If it's morning, I let it soak in and apply my Kiss My Face Sunscreen afterwards, followed by my usual makeup routine. If it's evening and I want to keep it simple, I apply Nivea Creme after the serum on areas that need more moisture, such as the bridge of my nose, my under eye area as an eye cream and the chin.

Once a week, at evening, I skip the Nivea Pearl serum and I use the Mebra Vitamin A cream that is very hydrating and helps with keeping my complexion clear. This is the night I use only this, nothing else, on my face, neck and on my chest area.

Twice a week, after cleansing my face, I use the Alpha Hydrox Oil Free Treatment with 10% Glycolic Acid, followed by the Nivea Q10 Pearl Serum. 

I use the Beauty Formulas Cleansing Pore Nose Strips once every two weeks, because I don't feel the need to use them more often like I used to when my skin care routine was not so complex. Also once a week, on the day I don't use the Alpha Hydrox treatment or the Mebra cream, I exfoliate using honey and coffee grounds.

I took the picture above this morning. I am not wearing anything in it, not even the Nivea Serum. My face is not perfect, but I've got a feeling I'm on the right track since it's the best it looked this year. As you can see, my skin care routine revolves around the terms of hydrating, anti aging and clear skin. There's still room for improvement and changes meaning that I want to include a Vitamin C serum into my routine since I'm not a stranger to it's effects (see this post here) and my beloved rosehip oil. I must also mention I apply all my skin care products by gently pressing them onto the skin. I don't pull the skin, I don't massage it, I don't stretch it. 

Let me know if you have used any of the products I mentioned!

Have a nice day.

I hope you're ready for a new Iherb haul post, cuz' I've been dying to show you what I've got. I actually made two orders this month because I had last minute thoughts about some products and I told myself, what the hell, this must be my Iherb order month, haha!

Firstly, I am thrilled to say I have a favourite sunscreen and that is the Kiss My Face SPF 30 reviewed here. My first order included 2 tubes of this, the Neutrogena cleanser and the lipbalm. Now this order was 5 days late and since I am now using chemical exfoliants at evenening I really couldn't be without sunscreen. Luckily, my friend from Dia's Pretty Things saved me this time and made me a present: a tube of this exactly sunscreen!

Since I'm completely changing my skincare routine, I really wanted to give the Neutrogena Gentle Hydrating Cleanser a chance, especially since everyone seems to love it. I have nothing to say about it right now, I haven't used it yet since I am currently enjoying the Balea Med Sensitive Gel.

The Sierra Bees lipbalm is lovely. I have really dry lips and I have tried every lipbalm out there without results. This is a really good product, my lips are moisturized and I don't feel the need to be constantly applying it because the effect is long lasting. It doesn't feel greasy, nor has a bad smell. 

The reason why I made a second order is because I wanted badly to try the Alpha Hydrox Oil Free Treatment 10% AHA. I removed this product like a thousand times from my cart. Seeing so good results with Paula's Choice Liquid exfoliant, I wanted something more for my face. I've only used it once, I want to incorporate it slowly in my beauty routine so I'm starting with once a week. The first morning after using it my face was glowing and I hope I'll like it on the long term use.

The Kiss my Face SPF 30 Spray was a last minute purchase. I want to protect my skin from the sun without spending a lot of money on SPF products so this was a nice choice, considering that  I am addicted to their moisturizer.

As you can see, I am beginning to order from Iherb more and more. My cart is actually full at this moment. That's about it, I hope you enjoyed reading my post and please let me know your thoughts in the comments section below!

As I was telling you here, I ordered the Kiss My Face SPF 30 sunscreen in my first Iherb order. I've been using it since and here I am with a review. A positive one this time, because this product is really nice. 

First of all, it doesn't dry out my skin. It's not that moisturizing, but it's not drying either. I use this with a few drops of my Pai Rosehip Oil and my skin loves this combo. This sunscreen has a nice creamy formula, it's so lightweight! Like a dream. It spreads easily on the skin and doesn't leave that white, horrible cast once applied so you can go out and enjoy the sun without looking like a ghost (that if you don't use foundation, like I do).

The product comes in an orange tube and it's really hygienic as you can see in the pictures. You can't go wrong with it and you won't get out too much product. It also has nice ingredients and I think it's a good move to start using more natural (chemical-free) products. If you have sensitive skin like I do and you break out from literally anything, this is an important step in your skincare routine.

What more can I say about this, really? I really like everything about this sunscreen. Seriously, I can't think about something I don't like. Maybe only the fact that it's available only on Iherb, but that's not really a problem because this can be the perfect excuse for a new order!

Overall, I think it's a really nice product and cheap also. You can find it here for the price of $9.95.

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So a few weeks ago I placed my first Iherb order. It literally took me about 2 weeks to decide which products to get because I wanted so many! As you know, Iherb can become quite an addiction for some of us and I'm really concerned that I may get that feeling too, haha. I received my order in 9 working days and I've had no problems with any of the products (missing products, etc).

First of all, I ordered the Heritage Products Rosewater Mist, which was $6.97. The bottle has 240 ml and I use it for my face and my neck area. What I can say after using it a few days is that I love it! I've used rosewater for my skincare routine before, but this is even better for my sensitive and dry skin. It also has anti ageing properties and hydrates the skin. You can find it here.

Because I love glycolic acid for my face, I thought that buying the Reviva Labs Glycolic Acid Toner wouldn't harm! Man, I was so right! Lately my face started breaking out due to using a face cream that now is in the trash. What I did was apply the glycolic acid toner on my face, let it sink in and then come up with my Glyco-A. My face looked amazing the next morning! Although it says that this product is for mature or sun-damaged skin, I think that the ingredients are perfect for a skin like mine. It was $8.40 and can be found here.

And of course I had to order the sunscreen everyone is raving about, Face Factor Kiss My Face SPF 30. I like it so far, although I've only used it a couple of days. The ingredient list is also really nice, it keeps my face matte yet still hydrated. I will probably come back with a review soon! It was $9.95 and can be found here.

Also, I mentioned a few times how much I like the e.l.f Mineral Booster in Shimmer. I love it and I use it everyday. This keeps my face matte, whithout drying it out and gives a nice, flawless glow to my face. What can I say more, it's cheap and does it's job! It was $3.50 and can be found here.

Have you used any of the products above?

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Well hello there girls! I hope you had a nice week and you're ready to rock&roll the weekend! For today I thought I'd share some new products I started using recently and my first impressions. Since the weather outside is so cold, I'd suggest you getting a cup of hot chocolate to go along with this post! :)

I'm gonna start with a new shampoo, it's from Garnier, Ultra Doux with apricot and almond oil. My main problem with shampoos is that the second day my hair start smelling bad and I really hate that considering that it's clean! How am I supposed to go 3-4 days without washing when that happens? I chose this because I read tons of good reviews about it and because it smell delish and also has no silicone in it! We'll see how it goes. 

Moving on to the skincare, I already mentioned on my Instagram that I love clay masks. I looooove them! So I just had to try the blue clay mask and let me tell you that this version is the best I have ever tried. I use it on spots overnight and also on my entire face once a week, just to keep my face nice and clean.

I also got a new moisturizer from Gerovital, a romanian skincare brand. I've only used this Intense Moisturizing Lift Day Cream once up until now and I can't say more about it right now. It has a nice texture, something in between cream and gel, really nice. I hope it won't break me out!

Aaaand because it's winter and my skin has become so dry lately, I bought the Boots No 7 Beautiful Skin Hydration Mask. I remember that one year ago I searched for this madly and I couldn't find it nowhere. And one day I walked into Sensiblu to buy another face mask and what do you think? There was the mask and it was also on sale! I apply it overnight, as a normal moisturizer but on top I always come up with my Nivea Creme moisturizer to boost up the moisture. In the morning I have baby skin, my face is flawless and hydrated.

For my body I got the Alverde Wild Rose body oil that smells delicious! This is chemical-free and the perfume is given by the essential oil of wild rose. At first I found the smell too strong, but using it everyday made me reconsider that! I apply a generous on damp skin and let it sink in (which happens pretty fast). The result? Soft skin, baby!

Have you used any of these products?

Let me know your thoughts!

SPF is something I use everyday. I am aware of the benefits that come with wearing sun protection, so I am convinced that using it everyday is a good thing. Finding a product that has both high SPF and a good formula is like a roller coaster. I have never in my life found a sunblock to love, that is exactly the reason I'm always stuck with using normal day moisturizers, that have an SPF of 15-20 or a foundation with high SPF like the Dermablend one.

I recently found this product, the Bioderma ABCDerm for kids, that sounded promising: it had mineral filters, that usually don't break me out (yeey!) and a high SPF of 50. It all went nice for a few weeks, it was the perfect sunblock literally. It felt nice on the skin, good at hydrating and still managed to keep my oiliness away for an entire day! 

Unfortunately, this won't be a positive review because I found out that this product dries out the skin very bad. I noticed that my face was drier, but I thought that it's the winter to blame and the fact that my skin may be changing due to the fact that my skincare routine has also changed. It actually was the sunblock to blame and I gave up using it a few weeks ago. I'm now on 'recovery' and by that I mean hydrating masks, exfoliating products, oils and moisturizers. I'm not gonna use this product again, without doubt.

I won't repurchase this product also because it left my face soooo white! The white cast this leaves makes it impossible to wear without a foundation on top. And let's face it, on a good skin day, I don't want to wear foundation! Nedless to day, skin needs a break from makeup in order to breathe, a step I take in the weekends usually when I go makeup-free. But anyways, I was really going to overlook the aspect of having a white face like a geisha, but taking into consideration that the overall effects are so bad, it now lays abandoned on my dressing table, without me knowing what to do with it.

I'm not gonna end my search for the perfect sunblock, though. I already have my eyes on one from Iherb. I'm so gonna order some products soon.

Have you tried this product? What is your favourite sunblock?

I like using oils on my face, but not more than a month or so. Why is that? Because I usually break out like crazy after a few weeks and then I have to 'recover'. I have to say that I've tried many oils on my face and that happened every single time. That is why I never thought that this would make any difference at all, but I ordered it anyway because I was convinced to do so by the reviews on the internet. They were so good that I though 'let's see what's the fuss about this' and bang. A few days later it was mine.

I've been using the Pai Bioregenerate Rosehip Oil for the past few months and I think it's great. In one word, great. It's lightweight, moisturizing, perfect for a face that has occasional breakouts. It's actually great on my pimples, because they seem to heal faster. I like a product that has that effect on my skin. I started using it at night but in no time I started using it twice a day, as my regular moisturizer: before my sunblock and at night as my night moisturizer. I'm happy to report that my skin is at it's best. It's well moisturized, mostly clear (hormones) and basically happy. Using a face oil for such a long time didn't appeal to me because they are all pefect for about a month and then I start breaking out like I'm 12, but it's not the case with this one. It's definitely not a cheap product, but I think it's worth saving for. As I was saying, I got this about two months ago and I only used up half a bottle. I think it will last me about 2-3 more months, that only if I find a good moisturizer for the day and keep this for the night only.

This has certanly became my favourite skincare product. Now for the packaging. I really like the bottle, I think it's classy and hygienic at the same time. I usually use 4-5 drops for my entire face, applied on damp skin. That way I make sure all the oil is absorbed, instead of staying at the surface of my skin. One thing I also tried with the oil is mixing 2-3 drops in my sunblock and I liked what it turned out. My sunblock looked much better on my skin and my skin overall looked better. One night I also gave myself a facial massage using this oil and I loved the effect! I would say it's perfect for everyday use and worth the money. 

As you can see, the color is quite orange but it looks colorless once applied on the skin. The texture is really pleasant, the skin feels instantly smooth and relaxed. Some may find the smell unepleasant, but I don't mind it taking into consideration the effects.

Will I repurchase? 90% yes. If I have money by the time I finish this bottle, I will.

I bought it from http://www.paiskincare.com/

...with my own money.

Have you tried it?

Terrible, terrible long name for a sunblock. One thing I never miss in the morning is my SPF. We all know that it can prevent premature aging, in fact I knew this for years but I never thought about trying a higher SPF than 15-20. Big mistake because that kind of SPF is too low to protect anything. What made me buy LRP Anthelios XL were two things: big SPF and my relationship with LRP products. At first I was going to buy the mineral version, but of course you can never find exactly what you're looking for, so I ended up with this one instead because I needed a high SPF and couldn't bare to go out without it. So I bought the fluid version, which is more like a lotion. Although it's color is white, it doesn't leave a white cast on the skin which I like.This is a fragrance-free, paraben free, non-comedogenic and water resistant product. The bottle has to be well shaken before use. It is kinda moisturizing and did not made my face oilier that it already was. It sounds perfect up until now, isn't it? Well one thing I don't like about this sunblock is the one ingredient I ran away from for years: alcohol denat. This ingredient can be irritating and I am not sure if I can blame my new pimples on this product or not, but anyway... The thing with alcohol denat is quite a controverse, so I'm not gonna get into details, but if you have sensitive skin this may not be for you. Overall, I like the light formula of this product, the fact that it's moisturizing yet not leaving my face oily, and I also appreciate the high SPF. What I don't appreciate is the irritating ingredient mentioned above. I'm gonna leave below the full list of ingredients for you.

Important detail: this is a product that has chemical filters.

Things have changed in a heartbeat lately. As you already know I really like trying new products and that is because 1.my needs change all the time (take for example my skin) and 2.because if one product doesn't convince me, I am for sure tempted to search for a better one. For today I'm gonna share with you some new discoveries that have found their way on my daily routine and, as you already know, I like to post about things that I like and find them effective, either I'm talking about my hair, makeup or my skincare routine. Keep on reading to find more, ladies.

Hey, girls! Did you miss this post, haha? Well let me tell you that I have excellent news. I have some beauty products that may be of interest to you, some skincare products, some makeup ones, you already know the deal! So, the past few months have been crazy! I found these products that I've been loving and used them almost everyday. Keep reading to find more :)

I'm gonna start by telling you a few things about my favourite moisturizer, the well known argan oil! I can't believe I never tried it on my face until now, it's such a fantastic product for such a low price. My face has never felt better, it's really hydrated now, my oily T-zone is under control and my pimples really seem to dissapear faster!

Next, I discovered the Dermablend foundation just a few weeks ago. I wanted something with high coverage (we all need it sometimes) but still look very natural and comfortable on the skin. I tried some samples and loved it! I bought the full size product a few days after and I've been using it every day. A full review will come soon.
My Ebelin Beauty Blender has been my obsession these past few months. I never thought that a product like this will make such a huge difference in the way I apply my foundation. This works wonders with my Dermablend foundation, I just cannot praise this enough.
I also recently purchased the Too Faced Shadow Insurance Eyeshadow Primer (that you've seen here) which is my first product from TF. I'm not sure wether I like it or not, we kinda have a love-hate relationship!
Moving on to the MAC lipstick in Red , my boyfriend gave me this as a gift. This is actually my first MAC product but I don't want to say more now. I will review it very soon! 

The little L'Oreal Color Riche Nailpolish in shade 201, Rose Paradis has been one of my favourite colors of all time: it's classy and with this my manicure looks so clean and polished. Definitely among my favourites also because lasts very long (a few days perfectly!).

3D Crest White strips have been with me for months and I really saw a difference. These strips are very easy to use, very comfortable and can be used on sensitive teeth too. My teeth are definitely whiter, even though I still drink coffee (I love coffee) and now I only use them when there's a special occasion.

Vichy Purete Thermale. On, how I love this product! This is actually a 3 in 1 makeup remover for sensitive skin. Althogh I struggle a little removing my Dermablend foundation with it, I really love how this makes my skin feel (also calms down the itches and redness, so it's perfect for sensitive skin). I absolutely adore Vichy skincare products.

Next I'm gonna say a few things about a fantastic product called Mary-Lou Manizer. I'm sure you all know this product so I won't get into details, but seriously now, how great can this be??? I bought it a month ago and used it every day since! Review&swatches to come soooon!
Catrice Sun Glow Matt Bronzing Powder was on my beauty wishlist for quite a while. While in Hungary (a few months ago) I came across their products and was totally blown away because I wanted so much to try them out. I really wanted to buy everything, haha! It's not a spectacular product, it's ok for a bronzer, matte and the color is warm, but not among my favourites though. I prefer the e.l.f matte bronzer instead, haha.
And the last product is actually a moisturizer, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, the version with SPF. I really like this one, it's so hydrating and refreshing, although the smell is kinda bad. I adore the fact that it has SPF in it and really moisturizes my skin which is something I am obsessed with. Hasn't caused any breakouts and is definitely one of the best face cream I have ever tried.

Hi, girls! I would like to know what do you think about wrinkles and ageing because I am for sure obsessed with this subject. So much that I am putting a lot of effort and energy into making my skin flawless and wrinkle-free for as much I can. I'll tell you what anti-ageing tips I have and use everyday! They work, trust me!

Firstly, I have already blogged here about the vitamin C serum. After a few months of using it, I can honestly say that my face has never felt better. What vitamin C does to skin is to gently exfoliate it. I'm sure you love a glowing healthy skin and this is exactly what vitamin C does to mine. I have minor breakouts now that dissapear in a day-two, my face is clean and has that healthy glow we see on those Photoshopped dermatological advertisements on TV haha. Needless to say it's so cheap and easy to make!

I have blogged about this one here and here too. After a few years of using it on my hair&body I began using it again on my face and loved the results. Now that my skin gets properly exfoliated I can moisturize with this wonderful product day and night, whenever I want to, without any breakouts. Someone once said that it's better using products on your face that you can actually eat too and it's so true! Coconut oil is a treasure, trust me, and it works wonders when it comes to beautiful, hydrated skin. 

And by that I mean apricot oil for my face and coconut for my eyes. I've been using this method for a few months now and I would never go back to normal makeup removers. Oils are a way more better option when it comes to removing your makeup. It's gentle, easy, cheap and natural and your face will thank you for this gift.

I discovered rose water a few years ago when I was dealing with dry, sensitive skin. I was looking for something to replace my Garnier Naturals toner and I never stopped using it since then, It's cheap, has healing and moisturizing properties and fight agains wrinkles! Yes ladies, go get a bottle right now.

I'd love to hear about your own tips!

I know that this thing with the skincare routine is not something I usually do, but I did manage to use, for the past few months, the same products and methods to keep my skin beautiful and clean. For the past two years I have been on a constantly fight with searching the products to help me keep under control my super sensitive and moody skin. I had some really bad breakouts that have haunted me for months and learnt how to take care of my skin. I won't say that it was easy, but I guess the key is to don't give up, right?

My favourite for years has been the Effaclar cleansing gel from la Roche Posay. I like the fact that it's gentle with my skin, removes the other products very easy and seems to keep under control my breakouts. The face cream from the same range was not that effective, though.

I've been using the apricot oil for the past few months to remove my face makeup. I apply it on my face with both hands, massage it in and then use a towel and some warm water to remove the oil and the makeup altogether. After that I use my LRP cleansing gel and my Olay Pro X face brush to clean everything out. I like this method because it's very gentle with my skin and I get to massage my face everyday which is good at keeping wrinkles at bay.

Two years ago I discovered Avene Cleanance K cream, which is more of and exfoliating cream. Since then, I've been repurchasing this constantly. I apply it on clean skin, on my breakouts to be specifically, let is sink in for 5-10 min and the apply my Brevoxyl cream. In the morning, my pimples are gone or almost gone. Definitely the perfect combination for my skin.

I spoke about this a few posts ago here. What you see in the green bottle is actually my vitamin C toner/serum, more like a toner consistency. I still use this everyday, twice a day on clean skin and still love the results.

Olay Pro X Age Repair Lotion with SPF 30 (long name!) has been on my side for more than two months now. I love the fact that is so mosturizing, has SPF 30 and it doesn't break me out. I've had, for the past few years, a very good experience with Olay products and I will stick with them until I find anything as better or even better than their products.

This routine has allowed me to go out everyday without even feeling the need to apply foundation and I can honestly say that these products are the combination that fits my needs 100%. My face is clean now, hydrated and I don't have to wear a lot of makeup which is perfect to me. When you're having trouble with your skin it's very important to take everything step by step and stick with what is good and effective on you.