Fresh this summer ? Yes with Elmiplant Aqua Breeze

You know I looove to use - in the hotter seasons, especially in the summer - very cooling, fresh products, especially my shower gels. The fresher, the better. I really can't stand very sweet scents in the hotter summer days, I need to feel clean, refreshed, ready to face the scorching heat.
    
Elmiplant is a mind reader for me : it has recently lanched a new shower gel in the Senses Touch range : Elmiplant Aqua Breeze (I loove the name, it makes me think of the cooling, fresh sensation you have after you come out of the sea water and the breeze gently blows onto your moist skin, the golden sands, the blue sky, the clear water.. oh bliss!).

Elmiplant Seametry restructuring anti-aging eye serum - guest review

My mother has used this eye serum for a while, so now that she's finished it it's time I'll let you know her opinion on it. It is Elmiplant Seametry restructuring anti-aging eye serum (recommended for 45 to 55 years old).

New in - make-up edition - with swatches

Sometimes I have new products to show you but they are not enough for a post of their own. Therefore I will write a New in post like this one, where I will present you the new products and my first impressions on them.
   
I have gathered several eye shadows from Inglot, L' Oreal, Melkior and one from Make-up Geek (I was really curious about it, I've heard so much about their amazing quality).

Beauty news from Inglot

Last evening I had the pleasure to attend the launch of Inglot's latest releases : 5 new matte lipstick shades and the new AMC brow liner gels. It was a night of adventure, colour and fun into an exciting land of beauty and make-up.

MustaeV Skinny Tint foundation - first impressions

I've heard for the first time about MustaeV from Tavia (Chicprofile.com). She has raved and raved about them. She loves all their products, she cannot find them any flaws. I was intrigued. Really? A brand whose entire range of products is perfect. Good quality. Decent prices. Great customer service. Attention to details. Great communication with beauty bloggers. Hmm.. something is fishy .. The final straw was one of her posts.

Bucuresti Mall presents : Summer Beauty Tunnel

These next three days (26-28 June) Bucuresti Mall offers to all beauty lovers, an extended weekend of pampering, new information and fun, entitled Summer Beauty Tunnel.

A little chat about Make-up Removal and Face Cleansing part 2

I talked about the importance of properly cleansing the skin in the previous post, now it's time to see what types of make-up removers are there. The most important thing you should know, is that you must choose the make-up removers according to your skin type and needs. Every make-up remover should clearly state the type of skin is designed towards. In addition to this, the strength of the make-up removers depends on the type of make-up products you use and their number.

A little chat about Make-up Removal and Face Cleansing

One of the most important step in our daily face routine, besides putting on SPF, is the cleansing routine. It is a MUST, every day, in the evening and in the morning, no matter if you had any make-up on or not!

Not removing make-up means congested skin and clogged pores which will lead to breakouts, puffiness around the eyes and fine lines – in short, a proper cleansing makes your skin look younger and healthier for longer!

my current make-up removers and cleansers stash

The new Sweet Moon collection by Dana Rogoz

This Sunday I had the pleasure to attend the launch of the newest Dana Rogoz collection under her Moon brand : Sweet Moon - two clutches inspired from two famous recipes made with mixes by Dr. Oetker. The new limited collection is fun, original and full of joie du vivre just like Dana.

A day at the Summer Beauty Tunnel in Plaza Romania

This weekend Plaza Romania mall hosted an must-go-to event for all beauty and health lovers: Summer Beauty Tunnel.

Oriflame 2 in 1 Protecting Hand and Nail Cream - review

Today it's time to present you with another of my many hand creams I've finished (you know how I love to have them anywhere - one travel size in each purse, one at my desk, one at my bedside table, one in the bathroom). It's Oriflame 2 in 1 Protecting Hand and Nail Cream.

Wanna shine like a queen? Try Douglas Greek Princess collection

You already know how I love to play with make-up and try new things. One of my favourite shops for make-up, care and perfumes is Douglas. I presented the brand and its own make-up line in a previous post. Periodically they release limited make-up collections that are a must for every make-up lover like me. Now it's time I present you this limited summer collection - Douglas Greek Princess.

Thai Spa Body Butter with Raspberry & Blackberry - review

I love to use body butters in the colder seasons; my skin tightens and feels very uncomfortable. I managed to finish the last body butter (for this winter season) these days so today it's time I share my thoughts on it with you. It's the Thai Spa (ex. Fennel) Body Butter with Raspberry & Blackberry.

Gerocossen Argan Bio cleansing milk for face, eyes and lips - review

I finished this make-up remover several days ago but I didn't have the time to write the review. Today the day has come for it to shine! I received this cleansing milk at an event for testing but kept it in my stash as I had other current make-up removers to finish before I put it to work. So here it is Gerocossen Argan Bio cleansing milk for face, eyes and lips!

Plaza Romania presents : Summer Beauty Tunnel

This next weekend (20-21 June) Plaza Romania Mall offers to all beauty lovers, a weekend of pampering, new information and fun, entitled Summer Beauty Tunnel. I am very glad that Plaza Romania mall is the host of this beauty event because it is the closest mall to my home and although I presented the previous event on the blog I couldn't attend.

Le Petit Marseillais Mandarin & Citron Vert Shower Gel - review

As soon as the hotter seasons begin, I start switching the wintery shower gels (sweeter scents, thicker textures) with the sumery ones (flowery or fresh scents, lightweight textures). One of the shower gels I have taken out of my stash is Le Petit Marseillais Mandarin & Citron Vert Shower Gel.

Gerovital Happiness Face cleansing gel cream - review

Several months ago I presented you the Happiness range created by Gerovital Farmec. Since then I have had the opportunity to test some of the products from the range so I'll be posting several reviews, starting with this one for the Face cleansing gel cream.

Max Factor Crème Puff Blush in Lovely Pink - review

As I have announced in a previous post, one of the novelties from Max Factor was the Crème Puff Blush. It has a lightweight, baked formula with finely milled, multi-tonal pigments that blend evenly, enhancing individual skin tones, for a truly natural, polished skin finish.

Melkior Shiny Lipstick in Cosmopolitan Red - review

I think you know by now that I was a late bloomer in discovering Melkior, but at soon as I visited its shop I was hooked! I love the eye shadows especially! They are very pigmented, easy to blend and very affordable. Now it's time to share with you my thoughts on one of their lipsticks - Melkior Shiny Lipstick in Cosmopolitan Red.

Acnee prone skin ? Nivea has got news for you

I think you already know how much I love Nivea products. If you write it in the Search box, it will give you quite a number of posts. The Nivea BB cream is a must-have for me! I also love their body and bath products. Today I'll present you with two new products lauched for the acnee/blemish prone skin. I am very glad that more and more brands have started to release products for specific needs and skin problems. Let's see the latest Nivea releases :

Focus on ...Vectem

I created the Focus on ... type of post to bring the brands better into your attention - with their stories of success and the people behind them. This time the focus will be on Vectem, a Spanish brands of dermatocosmetics, quite unknown in Romania. Vectem creates dematocosmetics - cosmetic products recommended by the doctor for specific skin problems or needs, for adults and even babies.

Max Factor Excess Volume Extreme Impact Mascara - review

I have had this mascara for quite a long time and I've used it daily. It's almost dried out now so it will go into the empties box, so it's time I share with you my thoughts on it.
    
Max Factor Volume Extreme Impact Mascara is an ultimate combination of extreme volume then an intensifying lacquer top coat for a intense jet-black finish. Suitable for contact lens wearers.

News from Melkior

Yesterday I made a special post about the latest Melkior collection Indian Summer. The collection is so beautiful and fun that it deserved its own post. Therefore today I'm back with a new post with the rest of the new products from Melkior.

Bold, wild and free ? Try Melkior Indian Summer Collection

This summer is going to be hot! It's all about living life to the maximum, being free, bold and wild. Doing things that we have never done before, having new experiences and enjoying every moment of our lives! It's a summer full of bright, bold colour, statement looks and bohemian attitude !

A 2 day break from the blog

My lovely ladies I will be out of town again this weekend.

I will be back with a new post on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

Need extra sun protection ? Ivatherm SUNLIGHT Hydrating face cream SPF50+ to the resque!

It's now officialy summer! The sun is shining at its hottest! As I've told you before in a previous post the-sun-friend-or-foe the sun is our friend but also our enemy. We must protect our skin now better than before; the sun's rays are very powerful and harming than they were in our grandparents' times.
   
And to dispell a wrong myth I've encountered these days, the olive oil or any other oils DO NOT PROTECT THE SKIN FROM THE UVA/UVB RAYS!!! We should use the specialized products created with the latest technologies for this purpose only! There is a great variety of products at any price range! All beauty brands have at least one sun protection product in their portofolio!
   
One of the brands that has come to our help is Ivatherm. Recently it has lanched a new product meant to offer a full 360 degrees protection from UVA, UVB and IR (even in water) for all types sensitive skin. SUNLIGHT SPF50+ protects the cell DNA, has anti-inflamatory, immune-transforming properties and also prevents the early aging process of the skin.

8 months anniversary!

Today my blog turned 8 months!

Many thanks to all of you my lovely readers for your kind words and support!

I hope my blog brings you much joy and useful info!

Lots of love !

M

Focus on ... Gerocossen + giveaway

Since I haven't updated the Focus on .. post in a while I decided now it is a good time to do it. The subject of today's post is our own Romanian brand Gerocossen. I'm sure it's a very familiar brand to many of us and unfortunately it is very hard to find in stores. What better time than now to find out more about them and their products and more importantly where to find them ?

Get ready for the summer with Yves Rocher

Ladies summer is here ! We all want to look and feel our very best so we start the war against cellulite and fat armed with the latest releases and technologies. Yves Rocher's latest slimming products have arrived at the perfect time!

Lady Speed Stick Power Wild Freesia Antiperspirant Deodorant - review

Since it's already summer, the hottest of all seasons, we all sweat more than usual. Therefore we need to feel more protected. I, personally, use antiperspirant deodorants, the only ones that work for me at this time of the year. Since I have finished one, it's time to share it with you; it's the Lady Speed Stick Power Wild Freesia Antiperspirant Deodorant.

Pandora Summer 2015 collection wishlist

As you already know, I have been out of town this weekend. And I missed both the blog and you, my lovely readers! As a teacher we celebrate every end of May the senior graduation; for several years now we have been going to the Bulgarian seaside. This year we have stayed at Golden Sands resort. Our hotel was very close to the sea so we had gorgeous panoramas all the time.

the view from our hotel

I forgot how much I missed the sea! I love the sea with its clear, shining water, its warm, golden sands, its caressing, salty breeze and its smiling sun! I think you have guessed by now that my favourite season is summer .. Anyway I rambled too much! This weekend also reminded me that the newest Pandora Summer 2015 collection is available in stores !