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My quick and easy pool side make-up look….

06/21/2018 Keine Kommentare

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Hi guys,

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and happy Wednesday from Italy. We where exploring the fashion capitol Milan yesterday so after a full day of stylishly exploring and walking around we needed to relax at the pool today.

So I thought why not share my quick and easy poolside make-up favorites.

Since I never dive (I would make an exception to swim with manatees or a whale shark) I always put on make-up while at the pool. It is less and more neutral than usual but I still don´t want to be naked.

As base I am using the Maybelline dream cushion make-up in the color sand. It is a darker shade so it is great if you already have a little tan.

To cover it up and keep it matt I am applying the L´Oréal Perfect Match translucent powder (also got the matching brush cause who doesn´t love a gorgeous mint shade).

Another summer favorite of mine is the Hoola Bronzer from Benefit. I always have one at home. It is just such a staple which gives your look some depth but is isn´t over the top. And you can apply as much as you want.

To finish my look I am using a waterproof mascara from Manhattan. The no end mascara has been a long time favorite of mine. Also have the normal formula at home. I am sticking to the mascara I love cause for me it really is a pain in the butt to find a good one.

Also who doesn´t love some color. I definitely do. I am very happy that L´Oréal came up with a sheer lip color line – the color riche shine lipstick. I got the color glazed pink and I really love it. Gives your lips a hint of color but isn´t overly pigmented. Just the right amount for the pool.

Also a good idea is too take some blotting papers with you to the pool. This way your make-up stays on and you don´t shine also you don´t have to reapply every couple hours.

And last but not least for a quick refresher I got the Biotherm L´Eau. A scented body mist. This smells so so good. My SIL used it one day we spent together and I immidiately loved it and bought it a few days later (totally forgot to picture it, sorry guys).

After talking this much about the pool we are heading to it right now. Thankfully it is right around the corner.

Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.

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#travelthursday – the best items to store your make-up products for travel….

06/14/2018 Keine Kommentare

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Hi guys,

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in pure joy for our next vacation next week – less than 5 days away – I am sharing my top products to store my beauty products while traveling.

Since this is always a big issue for me cause I don´t want anything to be broken or spilled I have found some great products over the years which help a lot.

I am by no means a travel expert but these are my tried and true favorites

sponge case Real Techniques
I discovered this by accident a few weeks ago and even I know it is not new invented I really think its pretty cool. If you are using another type of make-up sponge amazon offers a one size fits all in several colors. It is from Blenderelle and you can buy it here. Also really great idea.

brush case Jenny Patinkin
This case is like a safe for your brushes. It is pretty hard and you can incorporate it into your luggage wherever you want. It won´t open or break during your travel. There is lots of space so you can easily store about 6 to 10 make-up bruhes. Depends on which ones you are taking. The only downside is that a big fan brush for highlighting won´t fit. It opens and closes easily with snaps. There are also other colors available but I had to stay true to myself and take the pink one.

vanity case River Island
This is by far my favorite vanity case I have ever gotten. I love the color pairing. Has such Japanese vibes. I love that it has two compartments and I love the price. I can put all of my make-up products and face products into it and also my jewelry and there is still space. This piece is a real miracle and I would buy this over and over again. Totally recommend it.
My design is sold out but it is currently available in a beautiful gold print and also in white.

I also got a silver vanity case. It is from a local drug store but I am sure they are available in every bigger drug store. I am using this little case for all of my “wet” products like shower gel, shampoo, body lotions and heat sprays. In case something is leaking it stays in the case and won´t spill over all my clothes. I wouldn´t recommend it for flying unless you are taking it as a carry-on piece. The outer shell isn´t thick enough for surviving the throwing around and the weight of other luggage pieces.

The little black LED mirror is my travel mirror I recently got. I love the lighting as it is really bright (LED) and you can see every flaw in your face. Hotel bathroom lighting differs from place to place and let me tell most of them is awful. Whether it is too glare, almost blue and you look sick from every angle or it is too orangy or too dark, probably is romantic but bad for putting on make-up. I love that is stands by itself so I have to free hands.

Now I really gotta go and get some work done and also finish packing. View my other travel post here. It is all about the travel gadgets I love using.

Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.

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Mother´s Day gift ideas – beauty sets….

05/10/2018 Keine Kommentare

(these are the gift sets for both of our mom´s)

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Hi guys,

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whether you are celebrating Mother´s Day on the 13th of May (here in Germany and the US) or you already celebrated in th UK on the 31st of March there is one significant fact – we are all searching for a nice and thoughtful gift to give to our mothers on their special day.

I have to admit we had a rough start this year cause we had so different opinions in table decor and how my wedding dress should look like that it was hard to talk about anything else without having the debates we had earlier on my mind but I think we are in a good state now.

We didn´t share much of opinion on most of the things but we always loved beauty products so this is something we are still into.

That is why I am still gifting little beauty gift sets to special ocassions to my mom. I know that I can´t go wrong with these.

I have gotten the British Rose set from the Body Shop and she loved it a lot. I stocked up on handlotion and also ordered one for her.

I also got three other scent gift sets from Yves Rocher.

The Comme une Evidence set. The fragrance is very flowery and a little sweet but so so good. The set contains a full size perfume, a deodorant and a shower gel. It doesn´t have to be an expensive brand all the time to smell good and be something special.

Another set I ordered is the Au Martin au Jardin Rose Fraiche set and this is the best I have gotten in a long time. I honestly thought it would be a normal rose scent but guys its peonies!!!! I just could sit in it. Smells awesome. Gonna give this to my mom and also ordered the Eau de Toilette for myself.

The third set I got from Yves Rocher is the So Elixier Bois Sensuel set and I really like it but it is a little heavy for me. A orentiel smell with patchouli, orange and zedar wood. I like it but I could not smell it the whole day without getting a headache. We are probably going to give this to Florian´s mom since she is really into these adorable scents.

All of the sets are available online as in stores. You can easily get them in time for Mother´s day.

What do you like most on gift sets ? Do you enjoy buying them.

Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.

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My evening skincare routine – holy grail products….

05/03/2018 Keine Kommentare

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Hi guys,

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this post is a long oderdue one and I wanted to post this so long ago but never came around and there where also some last minute product changes so I wanted to make sure that I like them and want to incorporate them into my daily routine before talking ´bout them on my blog. Cause as you now I always test these kind of items before sharing with you.

Clean:

First of all I make sure my face is clean. I have been using an oil cleaner for a long time but I actually didn´t like it so I went back to my usual face wash from Garnier SkinActive. I got the all-in-1 micellar foaming face wash and also the matching cleansing water. But before I turn on the water on most days I use a make-up remover wipes to get off the main of my leftover make-up (currently using the Comodynes but I also love the Teatree Wipes from The Body Shop). After that I clean with water and my face wash. I use my cleansing water then to remove the lasts rests of make-up and to leave a fresh feel on my skin.

To get rid of my eye make-up like mascara I am using the Garnier Skin Active 2-in-1 eye make-up remover. It is a two component formula which you have to shake first before applying so the ingredients can mix.

Also on some days I am using the Paula´s Choice Skin Balancing Oil-Reducing Cleanser. If my skin was out of balance and produced a lot of oil this day or if I have really irritated skin with blemishes and also dry spot I am using this product to get it back to normal. It is a huge bottle and in fact I should have taken the smaller one but I didn´t read the size info. So what!

Mask:
Two times a week I am using a mask after I showered. At the moment it is the pure clay clear and comfort mask from L´oreal Paris. For applying the mask I am using a make-up brush. It is way easier, the product lasts longer cause you need less and you don´t get bacterias into the pot by using your fingers. Other masks I am loving the sheet masks from Maskeraide.

Microneedle:
I hopped onto the microneedling train about two months ago and I have been using it ever since. I have the Walberg Beautyroller (similar here). I am using it twice a week (on the days where I am not masking). I roll over my face like the manual says and afterwards I am applying my hyaluronic acid (not pictured above just added this product last weekend) onto my forehead, under my eyes and around my mouth. Afterwards I am adding my Vichy Liftactiv eye creme and the skin perfection serum from L´oreal Paris.
I let this set for about five to ten minutes and then I put on my Kiehl´s Ultra Facial Oil Free Gel Creme. This is the lightest and softest face cream I have ever owned. The gel consistency is awesome. Putting it on if feels like it is melting into your skin.

Care:
Like I said above I am using the Kiehl´s face creme daily and the skin perfecting serum underneath two times a week.

On some days (when I know I might get a hormonal breakout or if I am already feeling something coming up) I am using the Clerasil Deep Treatment Pads before applying my face cream. Also if needed I spot on the Paula´s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA liquid including salisylic acid.

For eye cream I am currently using the Vichy Liftactiv which I truly love and am using for several month now.

Also I am applying a lip balm on my lips to avoid dryness.

Do you have any products you have to use and love?

Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.