Logona Double Lip Pencil

 Hi!

If you're just interested in who won my little giveaway then click here! :)

Last week or so I discovered a new 'green' shop called Green. LOL. I stopped in to take a look and of coarse couldn't leave without buying some kale chips. Might I just add that the women working in the shop were super friendly and full of info...and I got some samples to try out.

I've always been green...I mean I do my best. And I've been switching my cosmetics to natural, green ones so when I saw the Logona cosmetics section in the shop I had to give something a try.

And that something is the Double Lip Pencil in shade 01 Bronze. To be honest the only negative thing I have to say about this product is the name...Bronze...really there's nothing bronze about it in my opinion. I find it to be a mauve colour which is perfect for everyday...your lips but better.

Here's a little info I found...click here for the ingredients.

'This excellent lip pencil is made with the finest natural ingredients in order to care for and pamper the sensitive skin of your lips. It is rich in botanical oils such as castor oil, shea butter and waxes such as beeswax, carnauba and candelilla. These natural oils help to moisturize your lips and keep them soft, supple and healthy so that they will look youthful and beautiful. Our Logona Double Lip Pencil also contains anti-aging organic botanical ingredients including brown algae, apple seed extracts and cranberry seed oil.'

As you can see from the swatches on my arm it's pretty close to Revlon's Mauve It Over (which is one of my favourite lipsticks and have been on the search for a 'green' dupe) especially the lighter shade of the Double Lip pencil.

So one side of the pencil is a shade lighter than the other. It goes on smooth, no drying on my lips and lasts long (as you would expect from a pencil). I would say both shades are satin/matte which I prefer....do not give me lip gloss...I can't stand the feeling of lip gloss on my lips!

I tried to photograph myself wearing it and I just don't know how to take a selfie...the angle is always unflattering...like looking up my nose or something so the arm swatch it is. :)

I love this product and will be checking out the other shades available.

Now....if you need a little crafty inspiration pop on over to the JD blog and check out an adorable card I blog spotted using my Hello Friend stamp set.

xo

skin care staples

Hi!

Hope all is well! :)

I wanted to share some skin care products I use and LOVE! I've changed up a few things.  

First up is coconut oil! If I had to choose one skin care product it would be coconut oil...I use it to cleanse my face (takes off every last bit of make up), it's a moisturizer for the whole family...it's awesome! AND it doesn't hurt that I LOVE the smell of coconuts! ;) Oh and I eat it too!

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I recently came across this pin and decided to give it a go since I already had some organic apple cider vinegar and I am shocked at how well it is working as a toner for my skin! It's amazing! I use equal part vinegar and water....now it does smell obviously like vinegar but it doesn't stay on the skin.  So far I'm really loving it! I know coconut oil, vinegar??? It's not everyone's cup of tea but it's working for me.

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Another change I made in my skin care is that I'm using oils and serums to moisturize my skin and have noticed a difference. One of my favourite oils (besides coconut) is Argan and I'm using Primavera's Organic Argan Seed Oil. Another oil I love is Rosehip oil (I ran out and need to get more!). Another oil I want to try out is Avocado oil...heard it's lovely on the skin! :)

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I don't like to wear foundation (only wore it maybe 5-6 times in my whole life) and prefer tinted moisturizers, BB creams or CC creams. I love La Roche-Posay's Anthelios XL tinted ultra-light fluid. I'd like to find a natural product for sun care (we don't have a good selection here in Croatia).

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This next product I have mentioned on my blog and it's Nikel's Cocnut Butter. It's a multi purpose all over butter (a little goes a long way). I literally use it all over (body and face), all year round...it's just gorgeous! The one I have doesn't have carrot oil in it (which is very beneficial for taking care of your skin in the summer months, a natural protection) and as soon as I use up the one I have I will buy this one.

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I was thrilled to see Weleda's Skin Food available here in Zagreb (Muller). A little goes a long way, if you like creams or lotions that absorb into the skin right away than you probably won't like this...but like I said a little goes a long way and I used this mostly on dry patches, as a hand cream before I go to bed, elbows, feet even on my face when I fell a tad dehydrated. It does have a strong herbal/natural smell (typical of Weleda) which might bother some people...I personally love the smell...smells like the spa (not that I've ever been to a spa but that's how I imagine it to be).

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There are some more skin card goodies I will share at a later date, lots of them are natural and organic which is what I prefer...not everything I use is but I try my best.

Anyhow, hope you all have a lovely weekend!

xo