tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29333630468539960342024-02-19T16:57:59.947+02:00Our Walking Closet's Secretssmugnificenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636334652444228505noreply@blogger.comBlogger292125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933363046853996034.post-25198473646560248082017-06-13T12:32:00.004+03:002017-06-13T12:32:58.740+03:00My Insta-Spring 2017 |Smugnificent<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As you might have noticed it is been quite some time since I have uploaded an insta-post. I was always on schedule with these in the past but I realised that some months I just ended up posting almost all my instagram photos from that month and I did not feel like the posts offered something to the ones who follow me on instagram. Therefore, I decided to upload these in a seasonal basis. Like this, I enjoy more preparing the posts and I making a small trip down the memory lane of the last few months in order to chose some of the photos that stood out for me.</div>
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So this Spring, I travelled quite a lot for work in March and April, maybe a bit more than I wanted. I am like a house cat if you get to know me, travelling is nice provided that it is not too frequent and I get to enjoy my home... Back to back travelling with my work rhythms on top is just exhausting. However, I had quite a nice time and I have some wonderful memories from these months, during my trips and back in Bern.</div>
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If you remember, I was in Paris end of February just for a quick trip to visit a friend and I went back in March for a full week, to discuss and organize some possible future working plans. I don't know if I ever mention it but my main working project is a large international collaboration and I have many wonderful people I work with in different countries, including France. This was a busy week for sure but I enjoyed every bit of free time strolling in the city and of course shopping and I also got the chance to have my first authentic French wine tasting experience. Almost as soon as I was back I left for Essen, to attend a congress and get a prize for my research. I am extremely grateful for this wonderful experience and it was for sure one of the coolest moments of my working career so far. April was my birthday month; my favourite month of all. Although I had to spend my birthday on a working trip in Valencia, this was a really fantastic international meeting and I got the opportunity to catch up with so many people with whom I have really grown close to over all these years. I also had my birthday morning free, to spend with my best work buddy and it was really great. I even got a birthday surprise singing and some birthday cake from the local collaborating group there, they are amazing.</div>
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Besides all the travelling, I had many things to celebrate with my friends and colleagues back in Bern: birthdays and name days, awards, getting funding for our projects, some of my master students finishing up their studies...This Spring was one of the happiest for me. I caught up with many friends who I had not seen since long as they changed jobs, moved to other cities or countries. It was great to be reminded that I have met some amazing people here along the way and it is always great to see them and spend time together however busy we are. We also discovered a new amazing brunch place with my friend Thomy and we enjoyed some great food and some nice sunny weather. As expected I also shopped a lot, I found some cool new skincare and makeup bits and I also got me a new camera for my birthday! And oh I got even more into planning, it has become my most enjoyable time, so relaxing.</div>
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So that was my happy Spring recap and I am writing these lines the first morning of my vacation, getting ready to go to Disneyland Paris to enjoy the 25th Anniversary celebrations. Summer has certainly the potential to be just as good, it seems! </div>
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I have another skincare review for you today where I am talking about one of my favourite new additions in my skincare routine. Recently I uploaded a video with some "short" skincare product reviews on my channel (check it in <a href="https://youtu.be/1TZ8vYxHEeM">English </a>or <a href="https://youtu.be/XDVciyjTFdI">Greek</a>). However, after I edited the video (and deleted the footage), I realised that somehow the last few minutes were corrupted and the English video was cut off very abruptly. And why is this relevant to this post? Because these missing minutes was me raaaaaving about <b>Blithe's Soothing & Healing Green tea Patting Water Pack</b>; wow that's a mouthful...</div>
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So since the footage disappeared I decided to upload a blog post about this product because I am liking it a lot and I really feel the need to share the love! I ordered this recently from <b><a href="http://ebeautyandcare.ch/epages/173383.sf/en_US/?ViewObjectPath=%2FShops%2F173383%2FProducts%2F%22MSK%2054%20%2F%20D4%22">eBeautyandCare,</a></b> a Swiss online store with a great variety of Asian Cosmetics about which I have talked many times. So let's see why I got so much into this product and why I am so excited to review it for you despite my video fail.</div>
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So this product which is alternatively known also as <b>Blithe's Patting Splash mask</b> is an innovative product from the Korean brand Blithe. It supposedly offers you the benefits of a 20min sheet mask while you take a shower; you just need to spend 15sec. It contains lactic acid (AHA) and a mixture of fruit and botanical extracts and oils including green tea extract and tea tree leaf oil. This combination of highly concentrated ingredients aims to cleanse the pores, make the skin smoother and brighten and soothe it in the same time. It contains no parabens, mineral oils or any perfume. </div>
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There are 2 recommended ways to use this: One is to dilute it in water in a bowl in a 1:100 ratio, mix it, splash it on your face and pat it until it absorbs. I haven't tried this one since it sounds like too much work to be honest. But I am in love with the second way to use it. Just take your shower regularly and at some point (after washing your face) splash a capful on your face and pat it. Afterwards splash your face with water from the shower and pat well for 15sec. The splashing and patting might seem a bit weird if you are not used to Korean skincare products but it is supposed to help a lot with the absorption of all the ingredients. Each bottle contains 200ml which is calculated for about 30 uses.</div>
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I admit that I was convinced that this is a gimmick and I had super low expectations but I had read many great reviews so I gave it a go. I have fallen in love since day one. The first couple of uses were a bit awkward: "Do I splash it all at once?", "Do I do the patting thing correctly?", "Should I pat while I am washing it off under the shower?". However I quickly found the best way that works for me so it is going fine. But remember, keep your eyes and mouth tightly closed. Even after the first time, I really felt like I just have had a nice facial. And this sensation remains after each use. Currently I am using it in the shower when I wash my hair, every 2 or 3 days and the other days of the week I will use a regular mask or a face mask. The evenings after I use this I am skipping my exfoliating toner to avoid too much acids. And I love how my skin feels. I think this would be perfect if you are like me and you want to add something more easy and quick in your routine. But it is also great for people who just want something quick and simple and building up a complicated routine with many steps just scares them. I actually think this would be a brilliant skincare product for guys too. Not a lot of fuss but obviously results. I am curious to see also the long term results of this on my skin and I know for sure I need to try more Blithe products, especially the other splashing masks. </div>
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About a month and a half ago I was invited to attend the 15th anniversary of <a href="https://www.lush.ch/Startseite.aspx"><b>Lush</b></a> here in Switzerland, at their first store here in Bern. I already loved the Lush store here in Bern; it is one of the few stores I visited my first day in the city. And that's when I got my Lush card, my first store card here even before I decided to move here. I was amazed by the renovation of the store close to the style of their flagship store in Oxford street in London. Very clean, very eco-friendly as expected by Lush, certainly a joy to shop there. </div>
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Besides presenting us the new look of the store, we had the opportunity
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As expected, I am starting with the most important step in every skincare routine: cleansing. From all the cleansers available by Lush I decided to try out one of the few without any scrubbing properties. As you might know I am using daily exfoliating toners so I try to not go overboard and I avoid mechanical exfoliation as much as possible. <a href="https://www.lush.ch/artikel/AquaMarina100g.aspx"><b>Aqua Marina </b></a>comes in a pot, as most Lush cleansers, containing 100gr and at a first look I admit it doesn't look very appealing. It looks like a pink-beige gooey blob with bits of seaweed in it. The scent is also quite strong and very seaweed-y so that's something you have to keep in mind. Concerning the ingredients, besides seaweed (irish moss gel specifically which is supposed to be full of minerals and vitamins), it also contains glycerine, calamine and kaolin which absorb excess oils and aloe vera. I was also surprised to see that it contains a bit of fine sea salt for light exfoliation, although I was told that this was not an exfoliating cleanser. In any case, you cannot feel the salt and for sure this is not a harsh facial exfoliant. I used this as a morning cleanser, taking a bit of it in my hands and making it into a thin paste with a bit of water. The scent is quite strong at first but doesn't really persist after washing your face. This is aimed specifically for oily but also sensitive skin and it does a quite decent job. My face feels clean and not stripped afterwards and in long term I think it help with controlling the oil production. On the negative side, this is not the easiest cleanser to use, it is a bit messy and leaves bits of seaweed in your sink. It is also difficult to wash away unless you use a flannel which makes everything much easier. Otherwise it feels like it leaves a kind of thin "film" on the skin, but this might also have to do with the glycerine and the fact that it is a very hydrating cleanser. In Switzerland this retails for 16CHF and although I enjoyed using it I don't think I will purchase it myself in the future mainly because of the scent which is for me very important and because the scent of seaweed makes me gag (and not in a good way) early in the morning. If that is not an issue for you, give it a go!</div>
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Next product I was given, is the<a href="https://www.lush.ch/artikel/BreathofFreshAir1.aspx"> </a><b><a href="https://www.lush.ch/artikel/BreathofFreshAir1.aspx">Breath of Fresh Air</a> </b>toner. It comes in a bottle containing 100gr and it is one of these spray type mists. Don't spray this directly on your face, the way it sprays is not really pleasant and it is definitely not creating a nice fine mist. But to my knowledge it doesn't claim that and it is supposed to be sprayed onto your hands (or a cotton pad) and then applied and massaged to your face. This one is quite wonderful; it contains spring and sea water, rose and seaweed absolute and different oils. It just smells fresh and feels refreshing and soothing. I really liked using this as my hydrating toner and I can see everyone liking this product especially in warm weather. This is a product which I am sure I will purchase myself in the future. It retails for 9.5CHF and comes also into a larger size. </div>
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enjoyed using it. I am not quite sure yet because I always want to use a
skincare product longer to form a clear opinion and the price is quite
steep with the 45gr retailing for 95CHF. I think it deserves getting a
sample to try out and in a simple skincare routine this could be the
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I had said that I will try to go to a no-buy period concerning skincare products as my cupboards overflow of brand new unopened skincare stuff for me to try and use and I try to make a schedule but as a genuine skincare junkie it is impossible to stay awake from super cool launches. It was inevitable therefore, to run and search the new<b> Fresh pressed system by Clinique</b> as soon as it hit the Swiss stores. </div>
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I saw this new 7-day system from<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swua2LGqZ6M"> Caroline Hirons</a> (who else?) and I thought that my week long trip to Paris in late March was the perfect opportunity to give it a go since is also in a perfect size to carry with me. The system contains vitamin C and combines a cleanser with a vitamin C booster to promise brighter, smoother, glowy skin from the first use already! </div>
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Vitamin C is one of the most important active ingredients in skincare. It is known for its anti-oxidant thus anti-aging properties. Vitamin C protects your body cells and promotes collagen synthesis. Oh yes collagen, a keyword for plumper, youthful skin! Vitamin C is also associated with brighter skin as it helps reducing hyperpigmentation. Lat but not least it is supposed to improve your skin's protection from UV exposure when used together with sunscreen. Sounds magical right? And it is recommended to start using it as early as possible, as soon as you start using any skincare, because who doesn't want, bright, youthful, even skin and protection from free radicals. But there is a catch...</div>
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So why don't all companies fill the market with products containing this amazing ingredient? Well the main reason is that active vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is very difficult to remain stable. It oxidizes as soon as it comes into contact with air and/or light and it becomes inactive or sometimes even irritating for your skin. In addition, a product needs to have a high concentration (at least 10%) of ascorbic acid in order to offer its beneficial effects to our skins. But be careful, a too high % of active vitamin C might also result to irritations especially in case of dry skin or sensitive skin. Last but not least it is important to pay attention to the pH level of the product as it influences the stability of vitamin C and its ability to penetrate the skin. Of course a low pH can also increase the chances for skin irritation if your skin is too sensitive. </div>
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So most products containing vitamin C in the market have been proved to be quite ineffective. They might have a too low concentration of active vitamin C or a too high pH. Most often they come in completely inappropriate packaging (transparent bottles, exposing the vitamin C to light) and even if they start as active they end up useless after few uses. For all these reasons, many brands try to find ways to stabilize ascorbic acid and delay its oxidazation or they use derivatives of vitamin C which are supposed to be more stable. So let's see how the new Fresh pressed system from Clinique deals with this issue.</div>
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The Fresh pressed system consists of 2 steps. Step 1 is a powder cleanser with ascorbic acid which comes in daily-dose sachets and it gets activated with water. This way Vitamin C is kept super fresh as you use it immediately after its activation. You pour the powder in your wet palms and lather it washing your face for about a minute. The 7 day kit comes with 7 sachets and it can be used daily and I have to admit the results are obvious since the first use. You can immediately see your skin looking brighter and smoother. I was extremely impressed. Are the results long-term? I would not believe that. Since it is a cleanser and you wash it away I think that you would need to keep using the product to keep this result. I love it. I think I will be getting this again at some point either as part of the set (35CHF) or you can also buy the cleanser separately with about a months supply (28 sachets) for 37CHF. </div>
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Step 2 of the system is a booster which contains 10% ascorbic acid. So vitamin C comes again in a powder form at the top, kept fresh and stable and as soon as you decide you want to use it you remove the protective foil, push the button on the top and release the powder into a soothing emulsion (bottom). Just shake it to mix it and activate it. You are not supposed to use this as a serum on its own but you mix a couple of drops with your moisturizer. It contains 8.5ml of product that would last you for about a week and they advise you to only keep it for a week and then throw it away, as it retains its full "power" for 7 days. Besides the kit you can also get the 4 vials of the booster for 99CHF to last you again for a month. Like this you have your vitamin C in a stable form until you are ready to use it. I find the idea great and innovative, you can see a result quickly already from week 1 and I think the kit is perfect for travelling. I am not sure if I will get the booster to use long term as I am currently using Drunk Elephant's C-firma day serum and I am in looooove but I think it is a great vitamin C product easy to find in all countries. But I think I will be getting the cleanser or the kit and have it on hand for fitting occasions e.g. when I want a super bright complexion.</div>
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I have admitted it many times, taking care of my hands and feet is one of the beauty related things I hate the most. It is absolutely necessary and I do it but it is not something I enjoy so I am always on the look for products and tools that will make this task simpler and my life easier.</div>
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I have heard a lot about how much better are glass files for your nails and that they make filing easier and prevent split nails but so far I had only tried a glass nail file once and I was not fully convinced as it felt really different so I did not pushed myself to keep using it. But I always had it in mind that I should at least give them another decent try. Few weeks ago I was contacted by <b>Mont Bleu</b>, a Czech company known among others for their high quality glass nail files, to receive and try some of their products so I thought this is a great opportunity to give glass files another go.</div>
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First item that I have tried is a <b>glass scraper foot file</b>. It is nicely made, has a lovely purple colour and it feels thick and relatively heavy which is important so it will not break easily. This was very easy to use as all foot scrapers and did a pretty decent job with my feet. An advantage of a glass scraper is as with all these glass tools that it is easy to wash, clean and disinfect so it can last long if you take good care of it. Overall, I was really impressed with it and it has already become the tool of choice for my regular foot care routine.</div>
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Next, I tried one of the Mont Bleu <b>nail files which come with a built in hard case</b>. The hard case makes this great to carry around in your hand bag and protects the otherwise sensitive glass file from breaking. Glass files should be used in a similar way with other nail files, filling your nail from the corner to the middle always in the same direction. The advantage of the glass file is that it seals the keratin layers at the edge of the nail together, preventing peeling and splitting. Some people suggest that you could even file your nails in both directions when you use a glass file but I am not a nail expert and I would not advise this with any file if you want to protect your nails. Again as it is made of glass it is easy to sterilise and clean which is great. First time I used this, it felt different than regular nail files but I soon got used to it and I am very happy with the result as it files the nails quickly and in a uniform way. I have this with me all the time in my handbag, protected by its hard case. <br />
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I was very positively impressed with all the glass products I received from Mont Bleu and I have added all of them in my routine. I still don't love filling my nails but glass tools make the job easier and help me prevent nail splitting which is a common problem I have with my sensitive nails. If you want to find the Mont Bleu files you can check their <a href="https://www.design-glassware.com/">e-shop </a>where you could also use the code <i>BLOG </i>to get 20% off or on <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mont-Bleu/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_3646792031?ie=UTF8&node=3646792031&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Mont+Bleu">Amazon</a>. You can also check their <a href="http://www.czech-glass-nail-files.com/">website</a> if you would like to learn more about these products. </div>
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Hello everyone! I will not even try to start apologising and excusing myself for being away from blogging for so long. Life can be overwhelming in different ways and one of my most important decisions for 2017 is to not let my hobbies (like blogging and vlogging) become stressful but to try my best to really enjoy them. I will still try to not be absent for so long and I will also try to keep my blog more connected to my YouTube channel since it seems that I tend to be more punctual with filming. </div>
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So this week I have for you a video reviewing mascaras which I have used
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smugnificenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636334652444228505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933363046853996034.post-85865988444993979012016-12-03T15:48:00.000+02:002016-12-03T15:48:16.123+02:00Let your senses dive in a wonderfully scented home with Rituals |Smugnificent<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you follow me since long on social media you already know that I am addicted to candles. I have a considerable stock of candles I love and I know for sure that my collection would be out of control if I lived in UK or US where I could find my favourite candles in more budget-friendly prices and most importantly a larger variety. But what you might not know is that I am obsessed with all scented products and I am always a bit sad that I cannot use candles in all rooms in my house. </div>
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<b><a href="https://ch.rituals.com/de-ch/home">Rituals</a></b>, one of my favourite brands for care and home products, released a whole new collection of home scented products (additionally to the extensive line they already have). I have tried several candles and fragrance sticks by Rituals but when I saw <a href="https://youtu.be/q1uJArPfA8o">Melissa's video</a> with the new releases I run to get the new wardrobe sachets and ended up getting some more things; naturally. So let's dive in!</div>
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The thing I really wanted to get as soon as I saw it on Melissa's video is the <b>Rituals wardrobe sachets</b>. My closets and drawers are always filled with perfumed sachets and soap bars, there is nothing better than beautiful scented clothes (and underwear, am I the only one who packs her underwear drawer with cotton scented soap?). But I have never seen such a nice looking, wonderfully made sachet before. There are 3 available scents so far but I went for my favourite Rituals scent (you know I am obsessed) which is <i>Ayuverda. </i>Indian rose and sweet almond is such an amazing combination and I have tried nearly every product in the body and hair care line and now also in the home line. Each package contains 2 sachets of 60gr each which look very luxurious and smell incredibly even before opening the packaging. These are supposed to last 8-10 weeks and each set retails for 24chf.</div>
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So since I was getting all these stuff from the Ayuverda line and since my Happy Buddha ones are almost done, I picked up the <b>Ayuverda Fragrance Sticks</b>. I really like the Rituals fragrance sticks, they last very long and they give out a subtle and pleasant scent. I think they are absolutely great for people who are not huge candle lovers and they are also very decorative; actually all products in this line are. There are regularly 6 scents to choose from (but also new limited edition ones from time to time) and they come with a set of sticks and 230 ml of liquid. The full product retails for 37chf which I consider a great price as they last forever and you can afterwards buy a refill bottle for 33chf. I am really considering getting one of these (maybe the Sakura ones as they are more fresh) for my office, I could try one of the minis to see how my colleagues will react, these are 19chf for 50ml so not such a great deal but they will look very cute on my desk and if everyone is ok with it we can get the full size. </div>
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One of my main issues is always how to scent my bedroom, as I am a bit afraid of using candles in there but I am also quite clumsy so I know that if I use fragrance stick I will at some point end up knocking them over when I get up in the middle of the night. So this new<b> Rituals Maitre du parfum</b> is a home perfume tassel and it immediately caught my eye in the store. It is just a decorative tassel, looking quite cool hanging from a door knob outside my closet. The centre part of the tassel is made to hold and release the fragrance and it comes with a 13ml bottle of fragrance oil and of course I chose the <i>Ayuverda</i> one, from the 3 available. You just put a few drops of oil in the centre and leave it there and you can put more drops whenever needed. I am using this since quite some time and you can really smell it when you get in the room but it is not overpowering so exactly what I wanted for my bedroom. It retails for 38chf but you can just get the oil separately after you use it up for 24chf. </div>
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Last I left a gift with purchase as when I visited the store they were giving a set of 2 mini candles from the private collection with purchases over a limit. I can still find this offer on their website for purchases over 65chf so it looks it is still valid but I don't know for how long. This is an excellent gift as you get the chance to try 1 candle from the white line (green cardamom) and 1 from the black line (incense). Their private collection are the fancier candles from rituals which retail 39chf in full size but you can also get them as a set of 4 mini candles (black or white) for the same prize, meaning that this gift has a value of around 20chf. They also come in a nice packaging in case you want to give them to someone else instead of keeping them.</div>
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In general I consider all these products as wonderful ideas for presents especially around Christmas. You can find a lot of presents or even stocking stuffers for your loved ones and getting them a scented product for the house can be a really nice and fresh idea. If you want to go with a more classic approach, Rituals have dozens of gift sets for different budgets. This is actually how I was introduced to the brand few years ago and now I am just obsessed. I really hope the brand will be soon available in more countries so also my Greek readers can try it but I definitely recommend you to give it a go if you see it at an airport while travelling even if it is new to you. Let me know what you use to scent your home.</div>
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smugnificenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636334652444228505noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933363046853996034.post-23723827542442589952016-11-14T08:44:00.000+02:002016-11-14T08:44:50.423+02:00Plumper skin with Revitalift Filler |Smugnificent<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have made numerous times clear my obsession with skincare both here and on my channel. So trying out skincare products is definitely my kind of thing. As you know I was away on vacation after the last few crazy months and soon after I got back home, I got a package in the post from <a href="http://www.coolbrandz.com/revitalift-filler/"><b>Coolbrandz</b></a> with L' Oreal' s latest skincare line. </div>
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I didn't had the chance to read a lot about the line beforehand but the moment I read that the<b> L' Oreal Revitalift Filler [HA] </b>has
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The magic thing with hyaluronic acid is that it is the best to retain moisture. It exists naturally in our skin but as we grow older it gets more scarce. Young skin retains moisture better and is plump and fuller while ageing skin tends to lose moisture so it is less firm. Using hyaluronic acid can increase the ability to keep moisture and also makes the skin feel softer and plumper. It is a miracle worker fir all skin types and it is usually lightweight and good even for sensitive skin and it even has anti-oxidant properties. One of my favourite ever skincare products, my beloved <i>Rodial dragon's blood hyaluronic mask</i> has -oh well as the name says- hyaluronic acid!</div>
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The new L' Oreal Revitalift Filler [HA] line consists of four products: a day and a night cream, an eye cream and a serum. The line is most appropriate for women older than 40 years old and it has the higher concentration of hyaluronic acid than all L' Oreal products so far. It claims to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, to make contours look fuller and skin
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The <b>Revitalift Filler [HA] day cream</b> is a really nice day moisturiser. It has a relatively light consistency and it is easy to absorb. It is still quite rich though so I would not suggest it to a 20 year old. I would not say it is a miracle cream but using it consistently in combination with the rest of the line really made my skin soft, very hydrated and a bit plumper. The <b>Revitalift Filler [HA] night cream</b> on the other hand is my favourite product of this line. It is much richer but still has a similar consistency and it is not sticky. Most importantly, it feels like an overnight sleep mask and you can already see a difference after a first few uses. I absolutely love this one and I think the results are very similar to the ones of much more expensive products. I definitely recommend this to almost everyone who wants to give a moisture boost to her skin. It can be used every night or alternating with the day one for the ones who don't want such an intense treatment. Both creams also contain Fibroxyl plant extract which claims to has firming properties.</div>
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The <b>Revitalift Filler [HA] serum </b>is maybe the most advertised product in the line, also because of the innovative packaging. It comes with a fancy applicator that supposedly delivers the correct daily dose. The product is quite nice although it does not feel more potent than the night cream by itself. I have seen that it is recommended to use around 5-6 small clicks of this per use but in this case the 15ml are really a very small quantity, much smaller than the average 30ml serum. I find the applicator a bit gimmicky and I am annoyed by the fact that not only the quantity is small but it is not easy to get all the product out. It feels like I used it up really quickly although I usually don't apply more than 3 clicks per use. Not a bad product, it feels nice and applies easily and it makes the skin softer but overall the night cream works much better and is a better value for money.</div>
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<b>The Revitalift Filler [HA] eye cream </b>comes in a 15ml tube with a metallic double-sided nozzle that makes the application easy, effective and pleasant. The applicator fits great in the hollow of the under-eye contour area while the other side is flat and perfect to massage the cream leaving a cooling effect. The cream is light and feels lovely and I have actually seen results from using it. Finding decent eye creams is quite difficult for me but I like this one quite a bit and as all products in the line it will not break the bank. </div>
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Overall, the <b>Revitalift Filler [HA] line by L' Oreal </b>is one of the best budget skincare lines I have tried and it might be my favourite by the brand. The 2 products that stood out for me is the night cream and close behind it the eye cream. I don't feel like my skin needs require that I continue using the whole line but I can certainly see incorporating these products in my routine in combination with other loved ones, especially the night cream which is really just a delight to use. </div>
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I am finally back after a looooong hiatus and what is better than a recap of what I have been doing during these last few months. Well to be honest that shouldn't be a difficult recap as most of this time I woke up, I worked and I slept; oh that fascinating lifestyle hahaha. And afterwards I went on vacation; my first vacation days of 2016, finally. Although the whole last year was very stressful for me and I had to make a lot of small or large "sacrifices", retrospectively I really think that I came out stronger and more confident and more determined that I can achieve anything I want to. So that is for sure a good thing. </div>
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I think the most important thing for me during this period was submitting my Thesis and defending successfully my PhD. I am still working in the same field as a post-doctorate fellow so I continue doing things I love from another position. For all the fun not working moments I have included a ton of pictures, mainly food related I have to admit so be prepared as this might be the most photo-heavy and mouth-watering post ever on this blog!</div>
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Food was obviously a very important thing during these last months as I found some new food places and enjoyed new delicious food but I also dived in to a lot of old favourites. Dunkin' Donuts opened up in Bern and I finally got to try them but I was mostly happy about the Asia festival where I ate some incredible Thai and Vietnamese food and I found out about a great Korean restaurant here. After trying Korean BiBimbap in Germany earlier this year I am thrilled that I am able to eat it here! I travelled to London for work where not only I ate some amazing burgers (I am never too happy with the burger joints here) but I also had the experience to be invited at a work dinner at the Painted Hall of the Old Royal Naval College, known to be one of the most wonderful dining rooms in the world. I didn't have any time to wonder in London but everything went great with work and soon after I returned I defended my PhD and that went really better than I even expected. After I struggled but managed to keep all my important work deadlines I finally took some time of vacation and spend 2,5 weeks in Greece. There I had some relaxing time which I much needed and I would say I spent maybe my most calm vacation ever. I slept a lot and spent most of time with my family and close friends. I also spent time with the cutest dog on earth, my friend's dog Luna who you have all seen many times on my social media. I went to many new places, ate all my favourite things, drank amazing cocktails, beer and much coffee. I also drank the sweetest chocolate in my life, served with a doughnut; a beverage which could easily be named liquid diabetes to be honest hahaha. </div>
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I returned to Bern rested and more relaxed together with my mum just in time to decorate my home for Halloween, which although it is not really celebrated in Switzerland (or in Greece) it is something that brings me joy so that is what matters! In the meantime, I indulged into buying a lot of skincare during these last few months, re-organising my skincare stash and giving away the things that don't suit me. As always I hunted down the cutest stuff and accessories, including my Princess Peach Vans and I have been obsessing over the wonderful presents I got for my PhD defense, like my new wireless Sony headphones and the cutest Hello Kity instax camera. I also absolutely love my new Samsung S7 edge and its gorgeous cases made by my lovely Cel. I have so many new products to show you and review now that I am back and my latest obsession is no other than planning! Oh my, Etsy can be such a dangerous place sometimes...<br /> So overall I am ready for winter, ready to get back to my schedule and get back into enjoying many things I missed a lot lately...</div>
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smugnificenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636334652444228505noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933363046853996034.post-55137375726781030282016-08-15T07:40:00.000+03:002016-08-15T07:40:01.782+03:00Slowing signs of age: Vichy's new launch, Slow Âge |Smugnificent<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Skincare products were always as equally interesting to me as makeup and as the years go by and I get older the balance tilts more in favour of skincare. And not only because good skin equals good makeup as many say, which is absolutely true to be honest. But most importantly because although makeup can be absolutely fun, artistic and amazing, skincare is actually an investment for your future. And the choices you make now about your skincare affect how your skin will look not only in a few months but also in the years to come. So although I was always into skincare, recently I am becoming more and more invested in my routine and I am finding products that suit my needs and prevent skin damage.</div>
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<a href="http://www.de.vichy.ch/"><b>Vichy</b></a> is a major player in the skincare game since many decades. It is a brand known for the variety of quality products for different skin needs at a reasonable price. Now Vichy is coming out with a new day cream, <b>Slow Âge, </b>focusing on slowing down signs of ageing. <a href="http://www.coolbrandz.com/de/"><b>Coolbrandz</b></a> launched a new campaign in Switzerland together with Vichy for the launching of Slow Âge so I received a testing version of the product and I have been using it since almost 3 weeks every morning.</div>
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Our skin is the first line of protection for our body and it is being attacked constantly. Internal factors like stress, diet, tiredness, bad sleep, hormones controlled by our emotions weaken our skin and its ability to stay youthful and hydrated. They also make it more difficult to resist to environmental harmful factors like pollution, smoke and sun exposure. I am certainly guilty of suffering from most of these issues. My crazy rhythms affect my skin tremendously and throughout all my life my skin problems were (and still are) strongly stress and tiredness related. </div>
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So Vichy suggests to adopt a new philosophy, <i>Slow Living</i>, taking things slower and more laid back. In this spirit they are combining active ingredients which are being tested in anti-ageing research in a new day cream. Extract of Scutellaria Baicalensis (or more commonly known as Baicalin) root has been studied for its anti-oxidant properties. The plant originates from China and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years while much more recently it has been used in western pharmacology too. Among the known properties of the plant is its resistance to environmental factors like UV rays and extreme temperatures. Another ingredient is the probiotic bifidus; probiotics in skincare are a relatively new trend and it is a step up from the theory that eating them might also lead to healthier skin to adding them directly in our skincare. While the results are not yet proven, this is certainly an interesting approach. Last but not least, Vichy has added its known thermal water. And of course lets not forget UVA and UVB protection.</div>
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I cannot say a lot about the actual packaging of the product as I received it in a testing packaging. From the promo photos, I see that it comes in a bottle with a pump, similar to the tester packaging but a bit different in shape. I certainly love a pump and I wish more face creams came in a packaging like that. To my knowledge the original product will contain 50ml so pretty standard for a day cream. The cream is lightweight, has a slightly pinkish hue and it is easy to absorb although it contains SPF 25. After applying it the skin feels very hydrated and looks quite glowy. I think this is suitable for all skin types and it will definitely work well with drier skin. If your skin is too oily although the cream doesn't feel heavy I think it might have a too dewy finish so maybe you will want to combine it with a more matte foundation. </div>
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I have said many times that I don't feel that a person can easily judge skincare before using it long term and I usually prefer to fully review a product after I use it up completely. With preventing skincare this is an even stronger issue. I am happy with how the cream feels on my face and I was a nice addition to my routine but since I am using already a very full and strong range of skincare products it is not always easy to judge how the addition of a new cream improves your skin or not. Well unless it causes any bad reaction something that you can see quickly and fortunately this was not the case here. Anyway I am a strong believer that one cream or one product alone cannot make wonders to your skin and you need to built up a full care based on your needs. I will keep using Slow </div>
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Overall I find Slow Âge a very interesting new release. It reacted nicely with my skin and the rest of my care products and it felt like a nice addition to my routine. I love that it comes with a pump and it has a nice consistency and pleasant light scent. The SPF is always a bonus although I am a strong supporter of separate SPF specialised products. I think normal to drier skin will enjoy more this cream but it is appropriate for all skin types except from the very oily ones. It is suitable for all women from 25 years and older and keep in mind that prevention works million times better than reversing the signs of ageing. It is always a good thing to see nice, reasonably priced (I guess as it is from Vichy) skincare products on the market. Let me know what you think about preventive skincare, SPF use and don't forget to leave for favourite day cream in the comments below!</div>
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I cannot even believe that it's been 2 whole months since my last post but to be honest, I cannot even believe how these months past. As I have explained you in this<a href="https://youtu.be/qAwr8JQ6oBY"> video</a> (here in <a href="https://youtu.be/A1i5-lBAkDo">Greek</a>) I am taking some time off from vlogging and blogging mainly for work reasons. And I really have passed every single day working my ass off but I am seeing great results so I will not complain. </div>
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It was hard to not go back to Greece this summer or take any vacation days but I am now 4 years in Switzerland and I know that even the busier times are filled with wonderful little moments. I just have put together a selection of photos from June and July in this
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My summer started off amazingly at the Sonisphere festival in Luzern. I am not the festival type and the weather was horrible but no rain or mud can't stop me from listening live to some fantastic music and watching Slayer again and finally watching Rammstein for the first time. I spend the rest of June and July in Bern focusing on work and writing my Thesis. I started planning using my new Happy Planner and I have developed a small addiction to planning supplies. My little free time I relaxed with good friends and nice food. And sleep...as much sleep as I could. And Pokemon Go, a lot of Pokemon Go, haha!</div>
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smugnificenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636334652444228505noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933363046853996034.post-62159976501128449832016-06-07T21:48:00.001+03:002016-06-07T21:48:58.033+03:00My Insta-May 2016 |Smugnificent<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A couple weeks ago, I uploaded a<a href="https://youtu.be/qAwr8JQ6oBY"> video</a> on my Youtube channel (here in <a href="https://youtu.be/A1i5-lBAkDo">Greek</a>) explaining why I need to take some time off from vlogging and blogging. Since some time now and for the next months, my working schedule is plain crazy taking over all my free personal time. I needed to re-evaluate my priorities for a while in order to manage keeping these rhythms long term.</div>
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But as I promised, I will still try to post an occasional post or video whenever I find a bit time and I really want to try not miss my insta posts as they are always a great recap of my months especially for you who don't follow me on social media. I still try to keep in touch through insta, snapchat, facebook and twitter though, where you can always find me as smugnificent.</div>
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The beginning of May found me in Paris, or I should better say on my way back from Paris where I was for a work meeting at the end of April. Photos from my one-day visit to Disneyland dominated my instagram account for some days, it was so difficult to choose among all the great pics I got. I am so looking forward to going back there again, hopefully next year for the 25th anniversary celebrations. The rest of the month was full of work with small snippets of relaxed time to enjoy some nice sunny weather we had (well it is again crap currently but well that is Swiss summer). I also had my name day this month which I got the chance to celebrate with my friends finally. I had to fly again to Cyprus for a quick business meeting where the weather was wonderful but I was too busy to enjoy it. I certainly enjoyed the food and the drinks though, a nice taste from home.</div>
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Close to my birthday and also my name day month, May involved quite some shopping and presents. Even more this period when the release of Alice through the looking glass meant a ton of special product releases, from Disney tsum tsums to beauty launches. Oh the Alice maniac in me is having such fun! Uprooted by Naomi Novik has been the book of the month and I was happy to get back to reading before bed. I also tested many new launches and got in mood to experiment with my nails a bit (now I just hopefully need to find the time to do it haha). And most importantly the month closed with my large highly expected US Sephora haul that a friend brought me from her trip! I will do my best to film this soon for you all as I am pretty excited with everything! This recap made me see that I can still find time to enjoy besides my crazy schedule and I am slowly trying to find some balance. How did you enjoy your month? What was the moment that stood out?</div>
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I have recently <a href="http://ourwalkingclosetssecrets.blogspot.ch/2016/03/morphe-35d-palette-breakdown-review.html">reviewed</a> my first<b> Morphe </b>palette, the 35D and although I found it a good choice for its price, I was still not completely head over heels with it. One of the main reasons was the size of these large 35 palettes, I find them impractical and I tend to forget them in the back of my makeup drawers. </div>
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That is why I went with a smaller 12-pan palette this time. I saw the <b>12S (Soul of Summer)</b> palette at a <a href="https://youtu.be/jf4Y6Lnhhfg">Cosmetics Obsession</a> event and my mind immediately went to the 35O palette which I have always been on the fence about. Could this be a smaller version of the 35O in all its shimmery goodness?</div>
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Starting from the packaging the 12S looks very similar to the larger 35 versions. Black plastic; not very expensive looking but much smaller. The size is actually perfect, about the size of my hand, light, easy to carry around and maybe because it is more compact it also feels more sturdy than the large ones.</div>
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This one also doesn't include a mirror which is not a problem for me but might be an issue for some. What I like a lot is the square shape of the pans and the fact that the"wasted" space between them is minimised. Each of the 12 pans has a size of 2,5x2,5cm. </div>
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This is a very warm toned palette, filled with golden, bronze and orange toned shades. It is a wonderful choice for summer. One can immediately notice that there are not any matte shades in here. Although at a first glance I
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As you can see from the swatches, all 12 shades swatch amazingly, they are very smooth and pigmented. In contrast with the 35D palette that had a few missed, I was not disappointed not even a little with any of the shadows in this one. All colours are rich, very flattering and the variety is really satisfying.</div>
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The strongest argument against this palette is that this is not really a
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In summary I am really happy with this palette, I find the quality of the shadows really good, excellent for its price point and certainly comparable with the best ones from my 35D palette if not better. I got mine for 21CHF from <a href="http://www.cosmeticsobsession.com/en/morphe-brushes/1020-12s-eyeshadow-palette-morphe.html">Cosmetics Obsession </a>and I think it retails for 15 dollars in the Morphe website. After trying this one I am not that sure that I want to try more of the 35 palettes but I know I want to get my hands in some more of their 12 ones. </div>
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Time for a delayed insta-post but it's not the first time so I will not begin with excuses. April is my favourite month of the year as it is my birthday month. This April was absolutely crazy and it passed in a second. </div>
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And yes I know that all my months are very busy but believe me, life is certainly going to be a roller-coaster the next months until September and it is quite possible to affect my blog and YouTube channel although I promise to try and do my best.</div>
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Not only this month was crazy busy but also as every April in Switzerland the weather was completely mental. From amazing sunshine to crappy, grey, rainy days to hale or snow. I was away almost half of the month, first to Leicester in a speedy trip for a course, where I go to spend my birthday without being able to celebrate with my friends. So the little child in me (who goes still quite strong believe me) went quite unhappy as you imagine but I know I will still get the chance to do some fun stuff soon with my friends. As expected for my birthday month, there was quite a bit of shopping (beauty and other stuff) especially during my travelling. So a haul video is going up on my channel this week, stay tuned to not miss it.</div>
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I think the best part of my month was the last few days that I spent in Paris. I went there again for work for a very important to me meeting where everything went great, I got to spend time with international colleagues I know since long and I loved catching up with them. After visiting Paris for short work trips quite a few times already, I finally got the time to visit the Eiffel tower and Champs-Élysées and I admit I made a promise to return soon to Paris and this time just for pleasure. But the cherry on top I got to say goodbye to this month in Disneyland Paris, the happiest place on earth that I visited with few of my colleagues. It was just for one day but it helped me a lot to clear my head, unwind and I had so much fun. So I know I bombarded social media with a tons of photos but give me a break I am a Disney fanatic. You can also check a video I put together for my day there at the end of this post. So yes April was crazy but it was also a month full of memorable moments. Which was the most memorable moment for you this past month?</div>
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smugnificenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636334652444228505noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933363046853996034.post-68000124712937553762016-04-25T08:22:00.000+03:002016-04-25T23:24:48.627+03:00New releases by Kérastase: Discipline Curl Idéal, L' Incroyable Blowdry |Smugnificent<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am back today with a review of many recent releases from <b><a href="http://www.kerastase.ch/fr-ch/accueil">Kérastase</a></b>, one of my favourite (if not my top favourite) hair brands. I was sent these packages by<a href="http://www.kerastase.ch/fr-ch/accueil"> <b>Paoletti Public relations</b></a> to try them out and I was very excited especially since I was looking forward to one of these releases a lot! </div>
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If you follow me since some time you know that my absolute favourite Kérastase line is <a href="http://ourwalkingclosetssecrets.blogspot.ch/2014/07/hair-in-discipline-with-kerastase.html">Discipline, </a>a great line of products targeting my main problem: frizziness! So now Kérastase released some additional products in the line under the name <b>Discipline Curl Idéal </b>targeting specifically unruly curly hair. And as the original line has Diana Vishneva as her face, this one has another great dancer with beautiful rich curly hair, <b>Linda Celeste Sims</b>. But let's see the products a bit closer.</div>
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Kérastase created this line to offer smooth movement and protection from frizziness to curly hair. <br />
The formula of the products is based on <b>Pro-Keratine</b> and <b>hydrolysed Elastine</b>. These products have the highest concentration of Pro-Keratine than any other from the brand and this offers elasticity to the hair fibers and definition to the curls. </div>
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gentle massage it. I have only used it once as a cleansing product
without using shampoo and many times as a conditioner. The reason is
that although I feel my hair clean after using it, I use a lot of
styling products that cause a lot of built-up so I always want to be
sure that I cleanse my hair well. I believe this is more appropriate for
people that want to cleanse their hair daily and need a more gentle
cleanser. But me? I think I found my favourite conditioner that smells
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The shape-in-motion <b>Mask Curl Idéal</b> comes in the classic Kérastase mask packaging, containing 200ml. It shares the same ingredients to achieve voluminous but frizz-free, shaped curls with controlled movement. This one contains also silicone to help reduce the excessive volume. It is a really nice mask and I enjoy using it but I admit I love the original Discipline mask a lot as I found they work similarly and that one has a more appealing scent to me.</div>
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The line contains two styling products the <b>Oléo-Curl</b>, a definition and suppleness cream. Containing the same base ingredients, it smooths the curls and define them without making them look heavy and overly styled. It is also enriched with xylose, which offers thermo-protection when used with heat styling tools.So this leave-in cream acts like a styling cream and a thermoprotector in one. It comes in a tube, containing 150ml. As you know I love <a href="http://ourwalkingclosetssecrets.blogspot.ch/2014/11/thermo-protection-tailored-to-your.html">Kérastase thermo-protective creams, </a>especially when they are combining multiple uses based on your different needs. The last product is the <b>Mousse Curl Idéal, </b>a definition bounce care mousse. I admit I love cream products much more than mousses but this one really stole my heart. It defines the curls, leaves no sign of frizziness and gives a natural soft finish. The days I just want my hair to look natural but a bit polished I apply this and I am so happy with the result. This contains additionally an algae extract and glucose that help the curls to keep their bouncy shape. It comes in a metal packaging containing 150ml of product.</div>
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Another relatively new release from the brand is the <b>Fondant Densité</b>, an addition to the <a href="http://ourwalkingclosetssecrets.blogspot.ch/2014/04/voluminous-fuller-hair-with-densifique.html">Densifique </a>line for voluminous, fuller hair. When that line was launched it didn't include a conditioner and this is now a bodifying conditioning cream enriched with Stemoxydine, hyaluronic acid and intra-Cylane. It is a nice product that I enjoy using but I feel that you could see its full potential in finer hair as with the rest of the products of the Densifique line. It comes in a 200ml tube. </div>
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Another favourite of mine is the<b> L' Incroyable Blowdry, </b>a new product from the <a href="http://ourwalkingclosetssecrets.blogspot.ch/2013/08/kerastase-couture-styling-collection.html">Couture Styling </a>line.
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Another thing that I really liked is that these releases were accompanied by beautiful booklets with gorgeous drawings. The <b>Book of Curls</b> has A-Z tips on how to take care and style your curl hair (I believe you could download this in a pdf form from the UK or US website) and it has become one of my favourite coffee table books lately. The <b>Couture Blowdry</b> brochure is a thinner but wonderfully made booklet with step by step instructions on different hairstyles. I wish Kérastase keeps releasing this because, well I find them fantastic! I actually discovered that there is a book of braids and download it and it looks great too. </div>
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I realised that it is been ages since I posted a haul post on the blog. I know that people love my haul videos and most of the times I let things gather and then they end up being too many for a post. So this time when I was opening my order from <a href="http://ebeautyandcare.ch/epages/173383.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=Categories"><b>eBeauty and Care</b></a> I immediately decided; this is a good amount of stuff for a haul post. </div>
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<b>eBeauty and Care</b> is a Swiss online store which is ran by <a href="http://ebeautyandcare.blogspot.ch/">Laetitia</a>, one of the sweetest and nicest bloggers I have met in Switzerland. I knew since long that we shared a love about Korean Beauty with her, talking about Memebox orders when they were still shipping in Europe and when she ended up opening an online store delivering Korean products to Switzerland, Germany, France and Belgium I was thrilled. The store recently celebrated its first year anniversary and I am here to show you the things I included in my latest order. </div>
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When I was browsing online the 2 things I had in mind to get was a cleansing oil and some sheet masks. Well this aim was accomplished but of course I didn't manage to just get these (overachiever even in shopping hahaha). I am still not completely through my <a href="http://ebeautyandcare.ch/epages/173383.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/173383/Products/%22CLEANSINGOIL01/B1%22">Real Art cleansing oil by Etude House</a> but I will soon be and although I love cleansing balms the most I find having a cleansing oil around always handy. This time I decided to get the <a href="http://ebeautyandcare.ch/epages/173383.sf/en_US/?ObjectID=4513225"><b>Seed Blossom calming cleansing oil by Holika Holika</b></a>. I have heard great things about this and I have also seen a raving review from the lovely <a href="http://www.cpluslanuit.ch/2015/07/08/holika-holika-seed-blossom-calming-cleansing-oil-ou-lhuile-demaquillante-topissime/">Mon Petit Quelque Chose. </a>It comes in a plastic bottle of 300ml with a pump and smells really nice and floral. Its main ingredients are olive oil and sunflower oil combined with other plant oils and extracts. A product that I had never heard about but caught my attention is <a href="http://ebeautyandcare.ch/epages/173383.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/173383/Products/%22SERUM03/C1%22"><b>the Premium Tomato Whitening Essence by Skinfood</b></a>. Well this is supposed to brighten dull skin, lighten marks from blemishes and improve skintone in general so how could I resist? It contains 30% tomato extract, glycerin and it is rich in vitamins. It comes in a plastic bottle of 50ml with a pump and it has a nice liquid consistency as most Essences </div>
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I think I have never tried a <b>Mizon</b> product until now so when I saw the <a href="http://ebeautyandcare.ch/epages/173383.sf/en_US/?ObjectID=7273605"><b>Honey Black Sugar Scrub</b></a> I was intrigued. It comes in a pot of 90gr and contains 35% black sugar powder for exfoliation but also glycerin and oils for hydration, vitamin E for elasticity and lemon and green tea extracts to calm the skin. A face exfoliant which claims to leave the skin radiant, smooth and also nourished sounds interesting for sure. Ok I admit I got the next product because of the packaging, how could I resist? The <a href="http://ebeautyandcare.ch/epages/173383.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/173383/Products/%22PATCH02/A5%22"><b>Nature Republic Blackhead Clear Nose Pack</b></a><b> </b>are patches for the nose area to clean pores and remove blackheads. I had never had a lot of luck with nose patches so far but this comes with 7 pieces and it has the cutest drawing of an elephant blowing away the blackheads with (and from) his trunk. Irresistible. </div>
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As I said I wanted to get some sheet masks and I was very excited to see some new additions that I have not tried so far. There is a new line of <b>Tony Moly masks </b>which is called <b>I'm Real. </b>I got the <a href="http://ebeautyandcare.ch/epages/173383.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/173383/Products/%22MASQUE21/E7%22"><b>Tomato mask sheet radiance </b></a>and the <a href="http://ebeautyandcare.ch/epages/173383.sf/en_US/?ObjectID=7287773"><b>Red Wine mask sheet pore care. </b></a>They are described as 3-layer pulp masks which I have no idea what it is but I am looking forward to try them out!<b><br /></b></div>
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The next mask I went for is by <b>Innisfree </b>and is called <a href="http://ebeautyandcare.ch/epages/173383.sf/en_US/?ObjectID=8305210"><b>It's real squeeze mask strawberry. </b></a>I love strawberries; this sounds amazing, aims to brighten the skin and it is also a 3- layer mask (am I leaving under a rock and everyone is releasing these type of masks now? I needed to step up my Korean masks game obviously). I also got a mask by THE FACE SHOP , the<a href="http://ebeautyandcare.ch/epages/173383.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/173383/Products/%22MASQUE13/A6%22"> <b>real nature Shea Butter mask</b></a>, which is a nutritious and also firming mask especially good for dry skin but I thought it is always good to have a nice hydration mask for when you need it.<br />
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The <a href="http://ebeautyandcare.ch/epages/173383.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/173383/Products/%22PATCH03/A5%22"><b>Tony Moly Kiss Kiss Lovely Lip patch</b></a> is one of the few different lip patches I have tried in the past. This are cute gel-type lip shaped masks that moisturise your lips leaving them smooth and soft. The packaging is super cute and they have a bit of berry taste. Another product with super cute packaging is the <a href="http://ebeautyandcare.ch/epages/173383.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/173383/Products/%22PATCH05/A5%22"><b>Tony Moly Panda's Dream eye patch</b></a>. They have bamboo extracts and they moisturise the area around the eyes helping with dark circles and fine lines. And they have a panda on them, a freaking adorable panda; because they are designed to look like panda eyes applied. Kawaii level 100! And from a practical point of view these also look very good; most eye patches will either cover only your undereye area or will cover your whole eye, but these go around so I need to check how convenient they are. I am a person who incorporates my beauty routine into my daily life and activities (I have a face mask on when I am ironing etc), I ain't got time for 20 minutes laying with my eyes closed, so these look promising.</div>
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Laetitia included a super cute cat hair elastic in my package (and some chocolate but this is long gone haha) and it is absolutely sweet especially for cat lovers like me. She was also very kind and offered a discount code to all my readers for their orders from <a href="http://ebeautyandcare.ch/"><b>eBeauty and Care! </b></a><b>Just use the code SMUGNIFICENT for 10% off on the webshop! </b></div>
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I am looking forward to use these products and talk to you about them maybe in a favourites or empties video in the future and I also want to try even more from the new face masks in the shop and keep you posted of course through facebook, instagram or snapchat so stay tuned. Have you tried any of these Korean beauty products? Do you enjoy sheet masks and if yes which are your absolutely favourite ones that I need to try?</div>
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I was planning to post this insta monthly round-up a few days ago, but I have spent the last 3 days laying in bed because of horrible back pain. I am still far from fine but I manage to stay seated for a while now so I will try to put this up for you as a change to my continuous circle of sleeping and Netflix.</div>
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This month I stayed in base and enjoyed some nice sunny early Spring days among others, but also some snow. The catholic Easter vacations gave me a nice long awaited break from work to relax and charge my batteries. Since April is expected to be crazy and it already had a shitty start, few days of rest were well deserved. I also had some nice time showing a visiting colleague <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOpGxVS9QPY">around Bern</a>, which I find more and more beautiful the longer I live here.</div>
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<a href="https://www.zoeva-shop.de/"><b>Zoeva</b></a> is a really well known German brand mostly famous for its high quality budget-friendly makeup brushes. I have quite a few Zoeva brushes in my collection as I have got the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFEMW_yX9Ig">makeup artist Zoe bag set </a>(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w86y4vHegmQ">here in Greek</a>) in the past and I have fallen in love with many which I have shown you in my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3dRs8Gj9Qw">favourite eye brushes video</a> (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVWOPnwMEYY">here in Greek</a>). </div>
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But one of the most common makeup related questions I am asked has to do with my opinion about the Zoeva eyeshadows. And until recently my only answer was " I am sorry, haven't tried them yet". It is not so easy to get Zoeva in Switzerland (in contrary with most other countries the official website doesn't deliver here) so I jumped to the opportunity of ordering one of their palettes during my last trip to Germany. There is a large selection to choose from mostly of their 10-pan palettes but they also released recently some larger 15-pan ones. In the end I went with a quite unexpected choice, the <a href="https://www.zoeva-shop.de/en/eye-makeup/palettes/en-taupe-eyeshadow-palette/a-9008728/"><b>En Taupe</b> </a>palette, leaving the darker, richer colours for another time. </div>
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The packaging is simple and sleek, there is no actual box but a sleeve identical with the actual palette. There is also no mirror, which is a minus always but not a huge problem for me personally. I love the design, it is very elegant and thin, looks a bit serious and simple but the lines on it change colours as the light hits it. So beautiful... On the back you can find a detailed list of ingredients which doesn't include parabens, mineral oils, phthalates or fragrance. </div>
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It includes 10 eyeshadows of 1,5gr each and has a combination of warm and cool tones, mostly cool in my opinion which is one of the reasons I chose it. There is also a variety of textures with mattes and satins, even matte with glitter. It retails for 22 euros.<br />
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<i>Stitch by Stitch</i> is a cool matte ivory shade. On my skin it doesn't show up at all as it is almost identical with my skintone but this makes it such a nice all over the lid base and to blend other colours. <i>Handmade</i> is a peachy-gold shade very shimmery with great pigmentation. <i>Gallery</i> is such a beautiful crease shade; cool toned matte medium taupe mostly grey. <i>Hour by Hour </i>is a matte medium peachy- beige shade another nice crease shade, with warm undertones. <i>Old master </i>is a matte grey shade with purple undertones and gold glitter. Usually I dislike these glittery mattes but this swatches mostly as matte and it is quite smooth and pigmented, the darkest shade in the palette. </div>
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<i>Spun Pearl</i> is a shimmery cool toned white, great as an inner corner highlight. <i>Sheers & Voiles</i> is grey-beige satin shade; it looks a bit boring at first but in the light it has an iridescent shimmer with lavender sparkle. <i>Outline </i>is a satin almost metallic brownish taupe very rich and pigmented. <i>Wrapped in Silk </i>is also shimmery a bit lighter than outline and more greyish than brown. <i>Exquisite</i> is wonderful cool medium eggplant shade. </div>
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All shades swatch, apply and wear beautifully. My only issue with the palette is that it lacks one or two darker shades so it can become more diverse and be used in more occasions. Like this it is appropriate mostly for day looks, more subtle and neutral. I still like the shades included but I usually add a darker grey or taupe to give more definition to the looks I create with this one. But overall the quality of the shadows is really good and I am looking forward to check other Zoeva palettes too. Have you ever tried any Zoeva eyeshadows? If yes, which palette you suggest me to check next? </div>
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<b><a href="https://www.morphebrushes.com/">Morphe brushes</a></b> is one of the most talked about makeup companies on the internet nowadays which is a fact attributed by many to the company's great PR policies and her strong relations with many known blogging and YouTube personas. Besides all this discussion the company has a lot of supporters who find their products to have a good quality for a great price, so I think it really worths to check if there are real reasons behind all this hype. I have already <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR7KfgOo_Hg">tried and reviewed </a>(and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgwIWBvddZU">here in Greek</a>) for you some of their eyeshadows which I got as singles and they were a selection of shades from the Jaclyn Hill favourites palette and I found their quality very decent for the price. </div>
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But even I first tried those shadows I had always in the back of my mind a doubt about how these stand alone eyeshadows, single-handedly selected by Jaclyn compare with the non named ones contained in the large 35 palettes. I admit that since I started getting into makeup I never felt attracted to these large multicoloured palettes everyone had and I have never owned something similar. But a couple of these Morphe 35 palettes look quite attractive and have nice colour combinations so I decided to get the <b>35D</b> (<b>35 color dark smoky palette</b>) and put it to the test.</div>
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The packaging of these palettes is not really special or high quality; black plastic, not really sturdy but also not bulky, no mirror, just the Morphe brushes logo on the lid and a small 35D sticker on the back. When opening the palette you see 5 rows of 7 eyeshadows each, not named or numbered so I numbered them in order to make swatching easier. All sides included are dark (don't wait to find a stand alone palette here with its medium crease and light highlight shades) and there is a great range from dark taupes, golds and browns to jewel-toned greens, purples and blues.</div>
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As you can see from the swatches, there are many rich and very pigmented shades but there are also some quite patchy which do perform quite poorly. </div>
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I am quite pleased overall with the three first rows but on the contrary I am not so impressed from the shades included in the last two. </div>
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Most of these ones perform mediocrely and my main problem is that many look quite similar to each others and not distinctive enough. I found the matte shades to perform poorer and this is actually in sync with my first impression on the individual shadows I had tried earlier. This is a characteristic of many companies and it is not surprising but in total the shimmery and satin shadows are much more pigmented and impressive.<br />
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Another important thing is of course the ingredient list of these eyeshadows. Talc, mica, mineral oil and Kaolin are on the top of this list and they are followed by different parabens. This is for sure not the ideal ingredients you search in high quality products but they are not uncommon in lower budget choices. Keep in mind that most of the times there are things you might need to "sacrifice" to achieve a low price and as a consumer you have to do a proper research and set priorities.</div>
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So what do I think about this palette? I think most shadows performed at least averagely and I really liked (a lot) 15 out of 35. I got my palette from <a href="http://www.cosmeticsobsession.com/en/">Cosmetics Obsession</a> where it retails for 28 CHF (23 USD on the Morphe site). For this price and a quantity of 1.6gr per shadow, these shadows costed me 0.8 CHF per piece which is quite amazing I should say. Is this the best eyeshadow palette out there? For sure no. But it is a good deal and I still think of getting the 35O and 35T ones I am eyeing since some time. And I recently got my hands on one of these 12 pieces Morphe palettes, so I can't wait to see how those ones compare! Would you like to see a review of that one too?</div>
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Several weeks ago around the end of January I have visited my local <b><a href="http://kiehls.ch/">Kiehl's</a> </b>counter in Globus Bern to use my coupon from December's advent calendar and after a nice discussion about my skin and its problems, the clerk suggested me quite a few products suited to my needs and prepared me a samples bag in exchange for the coupon. You can see these as well as a round up of the travel sized products my calendar had in and I am trying in a previous <a href="http://ourwalkingclosetssecrets.blogspot.ch/2016/01/kiehls-advent-calendar-2015-round-up.html">post</a>.</div>
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From all the products she showed me there was one that caught my one as I have not until now used something similar; Kiehl's <b>Blemish Control Daily Skin-Clearing Treatment</b>. This product claims to be a treatment against imperfections caused by acne while helping blemishes clear quicker all in lightweight cream formula which can be used twice or even three times a day. There are a lot of interesting claims here so after using it indeed daily for almost 1.5 months I have some thoughts to share with you.</div>
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The product comes in a tube of 30ml and has a creamy but thin and quite fluid consistency which makes it easy to use up without it sticking in the walls of the packaging. It contains a trio of acids, idiotic acid, salicylic acid and lipo-hydroxy acid (LHA). With a bit of online research I found that it contains 1.5% salicylic acid but the product's pH is relatively high for the acids to be really effective as exfoliants. This certainly fits with my impression that this is not the miraculous product which will kill all your blemishes overnight. And it is also not one of these drying lotions or liquids which act like this either. What it is, is a mild, easy to use in your morning and night routine creamy product, quite effective in blemish control long-term. For me the most important thing is that although they warn you that you might experience dryness (cultivating the fear of acids) this product has not in any way dried my skin out. I am using it in combination with an exfoliating toner (the Clarins one currently), an oil or serum and under my moisturiser. As a precaution I chose to use a more hydrating cream at night (the <a href="http://ourwalkingclosetssecrets.blogspot.ch/2015/06/swiss-brands-soie-douce-line-by-reficis.html">Recifis Soothing restorating cream</a>) but I feel that I don't necessarily need to as I have not experienced any dry patches or anything like that. I apply it all over my face in particular the areas I am more "spotty" and I have seen my blemishes as well as the marks they leave go away easier. I also believe that long term it helped preventing acne outburst although I still have of course the occasional hormonal or stress breakouts (I will never get rid of those I know). </div>
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I think what make this special is not so much that it is super potent but that it is gentle to the skin while it does its job. I see it as one of those products working on the background, slowly and quietly helping you to get a better skin in the long term. What I fear is that after using it for quite some time its results seem to reach a limit and you cannot see much further improvement, but this also makes sense based on the ingredients. I will use this up with joy and try something else for a while afterwards, before repurchasing it which I certainly plan, just so that my skin doesn't get completely used to it. If you are serious with your acids (and you should) I advise you to combine it with other products but if you want to try out a mild and not drying solution which will help you to deal with imperfections you have definitely a good candidate in this one.</div>
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Overall I am quite pleased with this product, although it hasn't swept me off my feet or offered me any mouth-dropping moments. If you live in Switzerland you can get it in any of your local Kiehl's counters in Globus or Manor or at the Kiehl's store in Zurich or order it online from their online shop or Marionnaud. It retails for 49CHF. My Greek readers can find this at the Kiehl's counters inside Attica but I am sure Kiehl's products are available in other shops too.</div>
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February was overall a boring month and maybe one of the few months I posted so little on instagram. Still as always, there very quite a few fun moments that I would like to share with you as monthly-recap on this post.</div>
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I hope you are reading this post with a full stomach as I have to inform you it is highly delicious. Don't forget to write me about your favourite moments of the month in the comments!<br />
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Judging from the photos I tend to believe that I did nothing memorable the first half of the month besides maybe some coffee dates with friends. And a lot of work; it is going to be a really busy (even more than usual) for me during the next months so I try to keep focused as much as possible. I will stop boring you and go back to something less work related as I reached 4000 subscribers on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/smugnificent1980">Youtube. </a>I want to thank you all also here for all the support , your comments and lovely interaction and I hope our group will keep growing. </div>
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During the second half of the month, I managed to find a bit of time for a short trip to Germany to visit my friend Eirini (aka Absinthe Green or<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/greenproquo"> GreenProQuo</a>). We had some fun time, ate a lot (I tried Bibimbap for the first time and loved it) and filmed some fun videos, including a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkAZ15nqUD4">vlog.</a> I also shopped a bit as expected and I am planned to post about my impressions on some drugstore bits I got. There will be also a collective haul on my channel towards the end of the month where I can show you some more details of my purchases. Towards the end of month I got the chance to join the Lush Switzerland event where we had a nice vegan brunch and played with all the <a href="http://www.lush-shop.ch/ostern-fruehling.270.0.html?sid=f89j0vfajfu5giqlm65jh6ufn4">Easter launches</a>. I vlogged a bit so if you would like to see more check my channel in a couple of days. </div>
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In today's post we will not talk about makeup but about my latest additions in my accessories collection; all creations of my lovely Cel (<a href="http://www.celdeconail.com/">celdeconail</a>). On my latest <a href="https://youtu.be/5K57a91Wk8s">haul </a>video (here in <a href="https://youtu.be/NOVRFIt2a48">Greek</a>) where I showed you my makeup purchases but also gifts I had received for the holidays, I promised that I will upload a blog post showing you all my new purchases from Cel and also the things she gifted me. If you follow me for some time you know all about Cel who not only is an amazing friend, a nail and beauty blogger but also a super talented creator of jewelry and deco objects and accessories (plus she is a fantastic mum of the sweetest little girl). </div>
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I have shown multiple creations of her on my YouTube videos (her stuff is what I mainly wear; absolutely my style) and also <a href="http://ourwalkingclosetssecrets.blogspot.ch/2015/01/celdeconail-purchases-and-gifts-and.html">posts</a>. Going through her work bench, checking her new designs and techniques and finding new stuff for me and for presents is one of my favourite things when I visit her and I am always amazed by how she does it (especially for me with my 2 lefts hands, unable to create anything haha). But let's check all my new things and cut the prologue.</div>
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The first thing I want to show you was a special order I had placed for a hand-mirror decorated with Swarovski. Quite some time ago I had seen a video by MannyMua showing a double sided hand-mirror with built-in light, decorated from one of his subscribers. I wanted one of these like crazy but of course I wanted Cel to decorate it with her style especially for me. </div>
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As you can see it is a quite large black mirror, double sided and she decorated it with clear and green (of course) swarovski of various sizes. As we decided on a make-up themed mirror she added nail polish bottles and an eyeshadow, aren't they cute? I am in love with it and it is perfect for traveling but I admit I rarely use the light which is quite harsh and not really makeup appropriate (but there is nothing that could be done about this). The mirror is very sturdy and I know I will have it for many years. </div>
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A completely different design than anything I had so far is a metallic red-green ring. I love the old vintage style it has and the kind of Asian air it I feel it has.</div>
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Next I have another new design; a ring made of liquid glass in purple and green shades (she knows me so well). It has a silver base when the light falls on it it flickers different shades and shines.</div>
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Another light green this time ring. This has a round gold base and a lime green colour with particles that capture the light. Another impressive piece.</div>
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I knew I had to have the next ring the moment I laid eyes on it! This is an Alice in Wonderland themed ring, dark blue with silver writing and a silver round base. I am absolutely in love with it.</div>
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Next one is certainly a masterpiece, a dragon's breath stone ring. I had seen jewelry with this beautiful stone online and I found them so impressive to the point of breath-taking with the red and orange tones and the blue-purple streaks which seem to levitate inside the glass. This material was extremely popular in vintage jewel making in the 1900s and looks very fitting in silver binding. The moment I saw a similar ring on Cel's hand I had to have one for me!<br />
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Another impressive eye-catching ring with a multichrome opal stone on a beautiful silver base. It glimmers green, blue and purple (among others) in the light and it is even more eye-catching when it is combined with matching nail polishes.</div>
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I have a soft spot for gothic cameo rings and this one might be one of the most beautiful I have ever seen! Three skulls surrounded by the "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" saying. I love the artwork, I love the meaning of the saying, this ring soon became a favourite.</div>
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The last piece is a necklace in dark blue and purple tone, in the same technique as one of the rings showed you. Again this one catches the light and looks different from different angles. This one comes in a silvery base that allows it to be worn also as a brooch if you would like that.</div>
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These are in a few words my new pieces from Cel's deconails. It is very hard to chose a favourite really I am so in love with the style of her creations. Which ones do you like the most? Don't forget to check her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ch-en/shop/celdeconail?ref=l2-shopheader-name">etsy</a> and <a href="http://celdeconail.storenvy.com/">storenvy</a> stores to find a wide variety of designs and remember that you can contact her on her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/celdeconail/?fref=ts">Facebook page </a>for questions and custom-made orders. And a quick reminder, Cel has created the code <b>SMUG10 </b>for all my subscribers to get 10% off for any purchase over 15 dollars at her etsy or storenvy stores, so be sure to use it!</div>
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It is time again for my insta-month post and while choosing the photos one think became obvious, this month was delicious! Coming back from holidays is never easy and January was certainly really full with its ups and downs but I can certainly say it had some cool highlights. </div>
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The only thing I could say I didn't really enjoyed this month was being away from my home for a big part of it. Traveling for work or even for vacation is cool and fun but overall wanderlust is not one of my traits, I love staying home too much hahaha.</div>
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The beginning of the year found me in Greece, spending the last few days of my vacation with friends and family and enjoying some absolutely tasty food. Yes as you might have guessed from all the photos I post while being in Greece I miss the food (and the drinks) so much! And even more sharing it with wonderful company. I returned home to a ton of work but also with (and to) a lot of packages, presents from friends and family, from myself and a lot of holiday shopping. I just recently managed to put all of these in place (and I am still waiting for a last package from Greece that didn't fit my suitcase haha) and start putting many new products to the test. I have filmed a large collective <a href="https://youtu.be/5K57a91Wk8s">haul</a> if you want to see more details (also here in <a href="https://youtu.be/NOVRFIt2a48">Greek</a>). </div>
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Taking down the holiday decorations was sad but I felt more cheerful by choosing new winter decorations and candles. Soon after I returned I got a bit sick; nothing too serious but I had a horrible hoarse voice so I couldn't film at all (and I had missed filming). As soon as I felt a bit better I had to leave again to Wengen for the Epidemiology winter school. I had to combine courses with a lot of work so I cannot say I really managed to enjoy my stay there but Wengen is a gorgeous place and I would be a fool if I said I didn't love working in such a beautiful scenery. To make things better I stayed at a wonderful hotel with a great chef (I warned you this month was delicious!). And for the best way to close the month I got to go to Dylan Moran's stand up show in Basel! He is my favourite stand up comedian and I loved him so much in Black Books so I was so excited and he certainly didn't disappoint me, I had such a fun evening!</div>
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How was your month? I hope 2016 started good for all of you and that it will get better as the year advances. Leave me your happiest memory of January down below so I can also get a glimpse of your month.</div>
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If you follow me long here or on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03YZ3cWD1oSBWH6JmChY-w">Youtube</a> you know that the last few years I am literally obsessed with advent calendars. I try to find which ones will be released early on, always searching for new ones I have not gotten in the past. This year I focused on beauty calendars and I ended up getting not 1 but 3 of them! I was familiar with 2 of them, the <b>Ciaté Mini Mani month</b> and the <b>L' Occitane Holiday advent calenda</b>r as I had gotten them previously. And I also really enjoyed them this year.</div>
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The third one I got though was a new addition by Kiehl's, a brand that I have tried a few things from, which I have fairly enjoyed so I found this an excellent opportunity to try a good variety of their line. 24 products for body, hair and skincare, most of them new to me in. I thought that it would be a good idea to show you what I found behind the doors as a quick overview because to my knowledge this is the first year<b> <a href="http://www.kiehls.ch/de/index.aspx">Kiehl's</a></b><a href="http://www.kiehls.ch/de/index.aspx"> </a>launched a calendar and this can give you a taste of what you could expect for next year.</div>
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I tried to group the products the best I could and I am starting with the body related stuff first. I am actually starting with the "big" product behind door 24 , a full sized (75ml) <span style="text-align: left;"><b>Ultimata strength hand salve </b>for severely dry hands with a rich formula containing a blend of botanical oils and olive oil derived wax. It feel very moisturising with a light herbal scent. Of course they had to put in a travel size (30ml) of the infamous </span><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Creme de Corps, </b>a very known body moisturiser from the brand which has many fans but I found its scent a bit indifferent. The brand also has a few perfumes and they added a small (1.5ml) sample of the </span><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Patchouli & Fresh Rose aromatic mist</b>. It has a pleasant fresh scent but it doesn't linger for long on the skin. Last thing on the photo is not really a body product but a coupon for a free skin consultation and a bag of samples tailored to your needs</span><span style="text-align: left;"> (personalised starter kit).</span></div>
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Next we have some hair products something that I have never tried or heard anything about to be honest. There were two large travel size (65ml each) bottles of the <b>Amino Acid shampoo and conditioner, </b>which contain pure coconut oil and are silicon and paraben free, addressed for all hair types. There were two more smaller bottles (30ml each) of shampoo, the <span style="text-align: left;"><b>Sunflower color preserving shampoo</b> with sunflower and apricot oils and a vitamin blend for color treated hair (</span><span style="text-align: left;">sulfate free and silicone free) and the </span><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Nourishing olive fruit oil shampoo</b> with olive fruit and avocado oils for under-nourished and dry hair. I have only tried the Sunflower shampoo so far which was nice but nothing extremely special for my hair.</span></div>
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Continuing with skincare there was a 30ml tube of the<b> Ultra Facial Cleanser </b>a nice cleanser with a gentle formula for all types which does not dry the skin too much. I tried this one laready several times and it feels nice especially in the morning and goes a long way. A thing I really want to try but have not yet are <span style="text-align: left;">2 sachets (3ml each) of the <b>Epidermal re-texturizing micro-dermabrasion </b>which<b> </b>refines the skin surface with micro-dermabrasion. I am on the look for a nice face scrub so I hope this suits my skin needs without being harsh. Another product I have tried already is a nice travel size (40ml) bottle of the<b> </b></span><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Iris extract activating treatment essence</b> that can be used after the toner ( or instead of it) with anti-ageing properties that feels wonderful on the skin. </span></div>
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We have various concentrates next including 2 samples (2ml each) of the <b>Midnight recovery concentrate </b>a product I wanted to try out since long. The rest of the products I had not known of and they include 3 5ml tubes of the <b>Powerful-strength line-reducing concentrate</b> (which I currently trying), the <b>Precision lifting & pore-tightening concentrate </b>and the<b> Hydro-plumping re-texturizing serum concentrate. </b>Interesting names, many promises so I am looking forward to see how they perform.</div>
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Next we have some face moisturizers, another category of products I have not ever tried from Kiehl's. There was 7ml pot of the <b>Ultra facial cream, </b>a classic typical 24-hour<b> </b>moisturiser<b> </b>and 2 more pots (again 7ml each) of anti-aging moisturisers<b>: Rosa Arctica</b>, a lightweight youth regenerating cream with resurrection flower extract and <b>Super multi-corrective cream</b> (with beech tree extract, jasmonic and hyaluronic acids) which visibly lifts, firms and retexturizes skin. The <b>Skin rescuer</b> is supposed to be a stress-minimising daily hydrator, which reduces visible signs of stress and flare-ups including skin fatigue and redness and contains rosa gallica botanical extract, mannose and chamomile. This comes in a tube of 15ml and I think it sounds for sure very intriguing.</div>
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An impressive addition to the calendar was sure a full size (14g) <b>Creamy eye treatment with avocado, </b>one of the most known Kiehl's products that I wanted to try out since long. I was also happy to see 2 more eye treatments since I am on the hunt for a new eye serum. There was a 3ml tube of the <b>Super multi-corrective eye-opening serum, </b>a 5 in 1 solution which smooths, lifts, firms, hydrates and restores the area around the eyes and another 3ml tube of the <b>Midnight recovery eye </b>an intensive eye treatment for younger looker eyes.</div>
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For the end I left 2 products that I know and love. There were 2 sachets (3ml each) of the<b> micro-blur skin perfector</b> (this is a lovely primer that I used up completely and will certainly repurchase and a 5ml tube of the <b>Actively correcting and beautifying BB Cream, </b>my favourite western BB cream although this is in the darker shade than mine. </div>
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I have actually also already used my coupon and I was happily impressed. We discussed about my latest acne outbreaks and my different skincare needs and the clerk suggested various products. I actually got the Blemish Control Daily Skin-Clearing Treatment but we will talk about this after I try it out in a future review. In my sample bag I got 1 sachet of the Utra Facial Cleanser, 1 sachet of the Ultra Facial Toner, 2 sachets of the Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion, a 40ml travel size of the Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence, 2 sachets of the Ultra Facial Moisturizer, 2 mask sachets the Turmeric and cranberry seed energizing radiance masque and the Cilantro and orange extract pollutant defending masque and two travel size concentrates of the Midnight Recovery and the Daily Reviving. A great selection of some products already in the calendar and some new ones (I am very excited about the masks in particular). </div>
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smugnificenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636334652444228505noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2933363046853996034.post-53353707629355621372016-01-27T09:31:00.001+02:002016-01-27T09:31:58.127+02:00Kérastase Elixir Ultime hair oils |Smugnificent<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hair oils are among the most important products for my hair care since many years now and I they never miss my beauty stash. I have tried many different oils the last few years and I have quite a few favourites so I was intrigued to try out the new <b>Elixir Ultime</b> hair oils by <a href="http://www.kerastase.ch/de-ch/"><b>Kérastase</b></a> that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paoletti-Public-Relations/350505975062986?ref=hl"><b>Paoletti Public Relations</b></a> sent to me. </div>
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But before I jump in to the actual review I feel again the need to say how amazing I find Kate Moss in all the promo material of Kérastase since she became their muse. True hair inspiration.<br />
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The package I received contained 3 hair oils, the classical version of Elixir Ultime oil which has been around since long and 2 new versions one for colour-treated hair and one for finer hair in a mist form. All 3 come in a white box with the ingredients listed on it and the luxurious bottles in them contain all 100ml of product.</div>
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The original <b>Elixir Ultime versatile beautifying oil</b> is a famous hair care product with many fans. It is enriched with <i>Oléo-complexe</i> containing argan, sweetcorn, camelia and pracaxi oils. It is supposed to be appropriate for all hair types, offering nourishment and shine. All Kérastase hair oils have also a thermoprotective and anti-frizze action. I admit I have tried this one in the past and it was not a favourite. It smells nice but it felt a bit heavy on my hair although it is quite thick and strong. For this reason this bottle went straight up to my mum who I know that will fairly enjoy it.</div>
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The <b>Radiance beautifying hair oil </b>for colour-treated hair is the one I rushed to try out first. The bottle has a pink tint instead of the deep yellow one of the original version and it comes with the same type of pump (always a plus). This one contains the same combination of Oléo-complexe (corn germ, camelia and argan oil) with imperial tea extract and added pracaxi oil. So the extra ingredient here is the imperial tea extract which helps radiate the true depth of the colour. I loved this version, it feels nicer on my hair and gives it a lot of shine. I use it either as a treatment before shampooing or as a finishing touch at the ends on wet or dry hair.</div>
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Last but certainly not least is the <b>Volume beautifying oil mist </b>for fine to normal hair. This is the first hair oil in a mist form I have tried and it left me some great impressions. It contains the same Oléo-complexe with the addition of intra-cyclane, a key ingredient in many hair products adresssed to dull and thin hair. This one comes in a spray glass bottle and needs shaking to mix its 2 different phases before using. The mist is really fine and I spray it through the lengths of my hair a bit more generously than a usual hair oil. It is also supposed to give a bit of volume to the hair so it is certainly perfect for thinner, flat hair. I think this one is my favourite of the 3.</div>
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In summary I am very pleased with the 2 new additions to the Elixir Ultime line, a line of products enriched with oils dedicated to luxury care of your hair. Each oil retails for 49CHF in Switzerland and you need so little that will last you for a very long time, so now it is possible to chose the one which fits best your hair type.</div>
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