beauty favourites

Hello!

Well, it's the first day of school for us....and so begins the driving back and forth, homework, tests....did I mention school here in Croatia is TOUGH! Marko's in grade 8 now and his plate is full...math, English, Croatian, computer science, chemistry, biology, history, geography, religion, physics....and more...

Anyways, on to something more fun! ;) I wanted to share some favourites...some new and some old.

New to me are Lush's BIG shampoo, Pai rosehip oil, Jane Iredale's BB cream and last but not least Biobaza deodorant (which surprised me the most. It's a natural deodorant without aluminum and other nasties).

I've already mentioned the brand Cosmel (a Croatian natural skin care brand) and these three products I cannot live without (well I could...but I don't want to!)

. Fresh Hydro Tonic (AMAZING toner, nourishing and hydrating, gorgeous ingredients like natural spring mineral water, glycerin, aloe gel, green tea leaf extract, castor oil, orange flower water...).

 New Cell Intensive Cleansing Lotion AHA 10% + Green Tea (another AMAZING exfoliating toner which contains amazing ingredients like lactic acid, aloe leaf juice, glycerin, glycolic acid, green tea, salicylic acid, castor oil to mention a few. It's alcohol free and although it says for oily skin it is incredibly gentle and non drying. Reminds me of Alpha H Liquid Gold.) 

I already blogged about Cosmel's gorgeous eye cream here.

L'Erbolario Papavero perfume is DIVINE!! And I don't really like to wear perfumes (they give me headaches) but this one is gorgeous. I won't attempt to describe the smell so I'm quoting..

Head Note	Fruity: Peach Pulp, Red mandarin pulp, Prunella
Heart note	Floral/Mossy: Rose petals, Davana of the Indies, Lily of the Valley, Ylang Ylang, Lilac, Neroli, Water Jasmine, Poppy petals
Top down note	Vanilla: Sandalwood, Mosses, Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli

Well that's that! ;)

Take care!

summer beauty favourites

Hello!

I hope all is well! :)

I'm popping in to share some beauty favourites I'm enjoying.

Nuxe BB cream - my favourite! Only bad thing is the SPF...it's spf 8 or something so I have to wear a higher spf under it (which really defeats the purpose of a BB cream) but other than that it's my favourite! It's got a strong scent (peaches) which doesn't bother me and it goes away. Evens out my skin tone and lasts all day on my skin.

Physician's Formula CC cream - my mom sent this to me and I love it! The coverage is great for a CC cream and it last pretty much all day on my skin.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios - I love the tinted version for everyday use. This is an oldie but a goodie! 

Primavera - Argan oil. LOVE!

RMS Beauty Uncover Up - This is new to me. I L.O.V.E it! I use it under my eyes and anywhere else I need to conceal. The texture is so creamy...doesn't crease under my eyes and I ordered a back up! Enough said! I want to try their Lip&Cheek pots. I ordered mine (because I live in Croatia) from Naturisimo and loved the service.

Burt's Bees - I LOVE the peppermint one...love the tingle on the lips! The tinted one I have is in Rose..so pretty (I bought it in Muller).

Tarte blushes - My cousin from Canada brought me a new Tarte blush in Exposed...gor.ge.ous! I want them all is what I want! LOL! The other colour I have is Dollface. They are the only blushes I use.

Weleda Salt toothpaste - I absolutely LOVE this toothpaste! The first few times I used it I have to be honest and say I didn't know what to think...salty, doesn't foam...what?!! But now I'm hooked! I notice my husband reaching for it too! :)

Clinique Chubby Sticks - I've had these for a while now, my favourite everyday shade is Whole Lotta Honey. The other one I use is in Woppin' Watermelon. I'm on the hunt for new lipsticks and preferably 'green'. I've got my eye on Ilia and Red Apple lipsticks!

I forgot to add this to the mix. This I have been using for years on me, my husband, the kids...Lord knows the pets are next! lol!

Nikel Coconut Butter - This amazing Coconut Butter is natural goodness AND it's a Croatian product! It's got...are you ready...coconut butter, cocoa butter, olive oil, almond oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil, carrot oil and vitamin E! The MOTHER of all butters!

First off I have no idea why my hand (skin) looks green?? lol! And I'm too tired and have too much to do to take another photo! I have been wearing these two shade all summer long. I usually wear very neutral colours like Essie's Sand Tropez or dark colours like Essie's After School Boy Blazer. It's been forever since I've worn a red or a coral shade...I don't know why because I love seeing it on other girls/ladies...I don't know...

Collistar Gloss Nail Lacquer - I really love this formula...I've only tried these two colours and so far so good! Last longer on my nails than Essie (Essie lasts a day people! They have amazing colours but they just don't last with or without base and top coats!)...and that's with no base or top coat. Shade 558 reminds me of Essie's Splash of Grenadine. I'm wearing this colour.

Ok...nuff about lotions and postions onto a crafty sneak peek! Pop on over to the JD blog and check out Mariana's adorable card and details on today's flash sale! :)

Have a great day!

xo

beauty goodies

Hi!

Hope you had a lovely weekend!! We had great weather and went to Zagorje to visit our friends.

Well...this is the last week of school and I think I'm more excited than the kids are!!! NO MORE HOMEWORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol! Summer holidays are here and I wanted to share some of my beauty must haves for summer....please note that I'm no beauty guru....but I do enjoy beauty products, lotions and potions...  :) 

 So here are a few things that I MUST have this summer! .)

1. Coconut Oil

How I LOVE thee!!! I take off my make up and cleanse my face with this and I have seen a difference in my skin!! Just google it and you'll see all the uses and benefits of coconut oil (I love it on my toast too!).

2. Make up Factory nail polish in Marigold

I notice I'm having a thing for orange/coral this summer!! This is such a gorgeous pop of colour on my nails. I did notice at Muller the Rimmel Salon Pro 'Kate' nail polish in Reggae Splash that is similar...I heard this formula is pretty good so I think I'm going to check out if they have any blue shades!

3. RoC Soleil Protexion Face

Anti-brown Spot Fluid SPF 50

LOVE LOVE this! I have a lot of hyperpigmentation (smack in the middle of my forehead!!) so it's very important that I use a high SPF and this one has vitamin C which lightens existing brown spots and prevents the formation of new ones....so far I'm loving it! It very moisturizing as well without being to rich or greasy.

4. MaxFactor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush

This stuff is awesome!!! I used up my Stila Convertible Color in Peony and I swear the quality is just as good....although the packaging sucks but I will over look that because the product inside is awesome! Easy to blend....lasts for a long time. I bought Soft Copper...here's a swatch..

I want to go back and get Soft Pink!

5. Coconut Butter

I L.O.V.E this!! This product is 100% natural and 100% Croatian! :) Besides Coconut it's got almond, cacao butter, olive, sesame, sunflower, carrot and vitamin E! It's very RICH so a little goes a long way and my skin is so soft!! My husband noticed! :)

6. Bioderma Sensibio H20

I take off my eye make up with Bioderma Sesibio (coconut oil works too)..this is perfect for sensitive eyes...doesn't burn, irritate and it works great!

7. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Rendezvous

I don't wear a lot of make up especially in the summer...it's just too hot!! A tinted moisturizer or BB Cream (I'm using Clinique's and I LOVE it) is all I'll put on my face (and blush) but I do love lipsticks (hate lipgloss) and I'm loving this pop of colour on my lips! :)

Ok...that's it! Pop by the Jane's Doodles blog and check out Angeline's GORGEOUS card!! ...you'll love it! :)

xo