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MAC NUDE

2016-04-03T07:12:00.004+03:00

MAC Velvet Teddy (18 EUR) - MAC Soft Ochre (21 EUR)

MAC (Makeup Art Cosmetics) is the brand that every makeup artist adores. The brand just provides way too big variety of products and colours that can satisfy the MUAs' craziest fantasy. I picked out two of my most used products from MAC and coincidentally, they are both matte and on the muter side of the spectrum. So here we have: Velvet Teddy and Soft Ochre.

AVÈNE CRÈME

2016-02-17T12:37:00.001+02:00

AVENE SKIN RECOVERY CREAM (16.95 EUR) - AVENE TORELANCE EXTREME CREAM (19.45 EUR)

Avene is one of very few skincare brands that actually pay attention to sensitive to exceptionally sensitive skin. The brand is famous for its thermal spring water, which is the main ingredient in most of Avene's products. Thermal spring water is claimed to have the calming and healing ability on the skin, especially benefits those who have sensitive skin. Although there is not much of the published evidence that proof the fame, according to Paula's Choice, thermal spring water is safe and doesn't do any harms to the skin.

I personally do enjoy using these two products, even though they are in the pricier side. They doesn't do much to the skin's texture or hyper-pigmentation but for sensitive, post-acne skin like mine, it's enough that they are moisturising and not irritating. The two are both free of irritating ingredients like fragrance and alcohol, and both have very basic formulas with the backbone ingredient of thermal spring water.

LUSH HAIR

2016-01-25T15:00:00.000+02:00

ZEST (15 EUR) - No Drought (8 EUR)

Lush has become pretty big for the past few years. Its bath, hair and even skincare products have been raved all over the Internet by YouTubers and Bloggers. Indeed, Lush is the best "green wash" brand I have ever came across because it sounds as fancy as a 100% natural cosmetics brand and its products actually work. Again, I have no prejudice against "green wash" or actual 100% natural organic brands. As long as the product works well, I am totally fine with its added "safety synthetics". Another disclaim is that I bought these two guys in Munich winter 2014, that explains the German labels and ZEST, the old name of ZESTE.

RED LIPS

2016-01-17T12:40:00.000+02:00

L'oreal Colour Riche in 297 Red Passion (11.45 EUR); Lord & Berry Vogue Matte in China Red (18.31 EUR);
Daniel Sandler Matte in Valentina (17.95 EUR)

They're all super intense and opaque, incredibly creamy and comfortable to wear. They are somewhere in the midrange of the market, between the high ends (Nars, Chanel, Tom Ford) and the drugstores (Wet N Wild, ColourPop). Once they're on your lips, they will never stray. They can give you a full coverage bold look or can be sheered out for daytime. These are the crimson colours I swipe over my pout.

NATURAL LIPS

2015-12-25T07:37:00.000+02:00

LUSH Santa's Lip Scrub (7.5 EUR) - DR.BRONNER'S Organic Lip Balm (4.15 EUR)

I hate to say this but these two products are examples of "Natural cosmetics are not alway affective". Although I adore the fact that both of the brands are cruelty-free and use fair trade ingredients, the products' effectiveness always goes first when it comes to reviewing and recommending. This lip combo has been tested for more than 3 months and it has shown very little result on my lips.

THE GREEN SUNSCREEN

2015-08-13T21:10:00.000+03:00

Green People Organic Children Sun Lotion (22 EUR)

Although we didn't have plenty of sunlight in Finland this summer, I still managed to get my hand on a new sun lotion: Organic Children Sun Lotion SPF 25 by Green People.

I bought it from FeelUnique for 22 EUR around March time, when the sun literally starts to shine in Finland. And I have been using it quite regularly since then.

It claims to have 81% organic ingredients like aloe vera, edelweiss, avocado and lavender without parabens, colourants or any other harsh chemicals and provides protection from UVA and UVB with SPF of 25.

NUDE NAILS

2015-08-13T19:55:00.003+03:00

The Face Shop (less than 2 EUR, I swear) - Lumene (4 EUR, on sale) - Essie (8 EUR, on sale)

Finland this summer is way too gloomy. It has been rainy and cloudy for almost two months. May be that's why at this time of year, I am much more about nude nails than the typical summery manicures: bright and neon colours. Nude nails, either with pink, white or beige tone are so sophisticated, easy to apply and easy to wear. I have here three different nude nail polishes from both high end and drugstore, European and Asian brands.

REVIEW: BURT'S BEES SENSITIVE FACIAL CLEANSER & EMMA HARDIE DUEL CLEANSING CLOTH

2015-07-11T16:00:00.000+03:00

Burt's Bees Sensitive Facial Cleanser (12.17 EUR); Emma Hardie Duel Cloths (13.6 EUR for pack of 3)

HOW TO STYLE CROPPED JUMPER

2014-11-12T12:00:00.000+02:00

Monki Cropped Jumper (buy here)

Autumn is the perfect time of the year to rock some cropped knits. They are fun, trendy and don't look as heavy as a full length ones. They shorten your back and elongate your legs (who doesn't want that?) as well as make the best out of your summer clothes in a more chilly weather. Styling cropped jumpers might be tricky and wearing them can put some of you out of your comfort zone, but you know what, why let those silly things stop us from experiencing these amazing pieces of fashion and enjoying ourselves rocking them. Here is how I style cropped knits:

MY TOP TEA TREE FROM THE BODY SHOP

2014-10-10T15:30:00.000+03:00

Tea Tree is so far my favourite line of The Body Shop. I love it because not only it works so effectively on blemish skin (by blemish skin I mean mine) but also feels and smells so summery and refreshing to me. However, like in many other ranges, some of the products are meh while some others are amazing. And today I want to share with you my most favourites among all The Body Shop Tea Tree skin care products.

REVIEW: LORD & BERRY

2014-07-30T20:38:00.001+03:00

Lord & Berry Magic Brow (buy here), Lord & Berry lipstick pencil (buy here)

I've had my eyes on Lord & Berry cosmetic for a long time and not until this summer I got a chance to try out two of its product as there was the brand's promotion on Look Fantastic (you get one Lord & Berry cosmetic makeup bag when you buy any 2 of its products). In my mind, Lord & Berry is a brand that stands somewhere in middle of high end and drugstore cosmetic. Therefore I did set quite an expectation for these goodies.

MY SUMMER MANICURES

2014-07-06T16:35:00.000+03:00

Summer is finally here in Finland. The weather has been very nice in the last 3 days, the sun is almost shining 24/7 and I thought, it's time to bump in my favorite summer nail polish: Flormar Pretty.
I am totally in love with this nail polish and has been always saving it for the summer time. Many people have been talking a lot about how long lasting the Formula X nail polishes are. I think Flormar deserves that kind of attention too because it lasts me for a week without any major scratches. Of course, you will still has some in the tips of your nails but they are absolutely invisible from distances. Painting my nails has never been this pleasant for me since I only have to do it once every 10 days.

I got this pretty in my local drugstore about one year ago. I don't really remember how much was that but I can guarantee you it's cheaper than 5 EUR. I could not find this particular color any where online, so here is Flormar website

In case you guys are interested in. I definitely recommend this product for everyone and am absolutely exciting to try out some other nail polishes from this brand.

REVIEW: THE GREEN BALM

2014-06-26T17:43:00.000+03:00

I have been using Móa The Green Balm for the last 4 months and it is about time for me to write a review of it. This product claims to be a 100% natural balm that helps preparing, cleaning, healing and nourishing your skin. You can use this as a cleanser, mask, moisturizer, insect cream, etc. Click here for full description and ingredients. This balm is not an WOW product but it works just amazingly enough to be one of my trusty.