Yves Rocher Shower & Bath Gel, Candied Orange & Cinnamon - review

Hello my sweet readers, today I'm back with a new review of a product that I simply adore! Since the day I got it I was hooked to its special kind of magic. It is a shower gel from Yves Rocher's Christmas limited collection - Yves Rocher Shower & Bath Gel with Candied Orange & Cinnamon.

My freezing temperatures make-up and body care routine

As I promised, today I'm back with the second part of my go-to products for use in freezing temperatures. The previous post was dedicated to face care (make-up removal, face creams, face masks, SPF and lip care), today's post will be dedicated to my body care routine and my make-up essentials in the winter time.

My freezing temperatures face care routine

It is winter here in Bucharest, freezing temperatures, high snow, weather forecasts predicting even more snow and low temperatures. Until about one week ago the winter was mild and warm. Now it has arrived with a bang! The temperatures are -20,-15 or less at night and -10 or less at day. And my skin is not taking it well. It has become dehydrated, dry, brittle and I got out of my stash the heavy guns : the products which are the most moisturizing and thick and creamy and comforting. So I decided to share them with you. Today's post is all about the face care routine (make-up removal, face hydration, face masks and make-up products). I'll be back with another post on the body care for these freezing temperatures. Let's begin!

Longing for the summer - Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube

Today's post in a trip in the past, the perfume it features is one of the oldies and goodies (it's no longer available, maybe on Ebay). It is a perfume I own for many years, I use it sparingly since I love it very much and I am trying to keep it with me a little longer. It is Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur de l'Aube. When I wear it I feel the summer breeze, the sunshine, I feel free and happy, feminine and elegant, ready to take on the world.

New In - December 2015

I have postponed this post for lack of time to photo the products but I have had them since December so I thought I would show them to you. They all will be reviewed on the blog (some of them already are, I didn't have the patience to wait). There are mostly make-up products with some body and bath items in between. Here they are :

Monica's empties #4 part 2

I'm back, as promised, with the second part of this large empties post. If you like to see the first part check it out monicas-empties-4-part-1. Let's begin!

Plaza Romania mall presents : the Winter 2015 fashion collections

On this lovely winter day Plaza Romania mall has chosen to preview its Winter 2015 fashion collections with a show full of fun and festivity. Ilinca Vandici was the gracious host of the evening, presenting an act most awaited by the public. Corina has started the show with a live concert full of energy and fun, setting the right atmosphere for the fashion show to come.

Yves Rocher Apple Delight Candle

One of my very favourite ways of relaxing is either reading a good book or listening to music, both in the company of a scented candle. I love the warmth of the candlelight and I embrace the soothing scent it gives. As with shower gels or perfumes, I like to switch the scents according to the season : in the warmer/hotter season I like fresh scents, in the colder seasons I like sweet, cinnamony, heavier scents. And there are the holiday scents, as I like to call them. Those scents that instantly put me in the holiday mood : I want to sing carols, to arrange the Christmas tree and to write my letter to Santa. Those are always vanilla or cinnamon related. The Yves Rocher Apple Delight Candle  is one of them.

Yves Rocher Red Berries Smoothie Shower Cream - review

The subject of this post is a product I really love. And I used it and almost finished it and I am sad to let it go. It is a smoothie shower cream from Yves Rocher with red berries. I love forest fruits both in tea, cakes or cosmetics and shades for lipsticks or eyeshadows. I adore them so when I saw the Yves Rocher Red Berries Smoothie Shower Cream in the store I knew I had to have it.

Celebrate Christmas with Yves Rocher every year

Christmas has come earlier this year for me. I have had the pleasure of seeing today the Christmas limited collections from Yves Rocher. What can I say ? I want them all! They smell wonderful and look great! You know there is always a scent that immediately puts you in a good mood and makes you feel festive. This year it's all about Yves Rocher. You can easily gift your loved ones or even pamper yourself a little early with Yves Rocher.

the Yves Rocher Xmas tree

So Elixir Bois Sensuel Eau de Parfum or Sensual Elegance in Winter

So Elixir Bois Sensuel Eau de Parfum (30ml Spray) - Sensual and precious. A voluptuous and distinguished elixir of femininity. The extreme sensuality of interlaced precious wood and creamy balms, revealing a voluptuous and distinguished elixir of femininity. Vanilla absolute, Patchouli essence, Iris absolute...

"The extreme sensuality of interlaced precious wood and creamy balms. This perfume reveals the addictive combination of Patchouli essence and Vanilla absolute. Adding the precious and distinguished Iris absolute brings unusual sophistication to the fragrance" Marie Salamagne and Olivier Cresp, Parfumers.

5th time's a charm : From Mona with Gloss fifth anniversary party

This month From Mona with Gloss has turned five years! Wow! I hope I will also boast such achievement! Five years of beauty, fun and laughter! This is how I see Mona, she is the lady with fiery red hair and a gorgeous smile. She is always friendly, sunny, optimistic and fun.

Yves Rocher Botanical Color Eye Pencil in Bambou - review

I have posted a while ago about the latest Autumn releases from Yves Rocher that are quite exciting and I am happy today to post a review of one of these new products I already love; it is Yves Rocher Botanical Color Eye Pencil in Bambou.

New products from Yves Rocher

In the Autumn we have many important events : the school starts, everybody is back to work after the holidays and many brands release new products. One of them is Yves Rocher. Its new releases range from perfumes to face, hand and hair care to make-up - products for her and him. Let's find out more about the newest Yves Rocher products!

Monica's empties #3

I have accumulated some empties since the last post. Many of them were finished some time ago, the empties box was full, I decided it was time to tell you about them and throw them away. I will update you with this post once in several months, after thoroughly testing the products and having a clear opinion on them to share with you. So without further ado, let's see the empties :

Yves Rocher Naturelle Eau de toilette - my fresh breeze in the summer

In these very hot days I can't really stand many strong scents, especially in perfumes. A sweeter scent that I like in the winter time makes me sick in the summer. Therefore I like to wear very fresh, citrusy, light scents. One of my favourites is Yves Rocher Naturelle. 

A small Yves Rocher haul

On the 4th of July it was my birthday and Yves Rocher, same as many years before, sent me an email offer I couldn't resist! If I ordered a minimum 50 ron I would get the Naturelle Eau du toilette 75ml free. I adore this perfume, especially in the summer! So I placed the order and it arrived today.

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.

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!

Yves Rocher Naturelle Osmanthus and you're ready for the Summer!

You know by now that I looove perfumes!! I am totally in love with Moments du Bonheur by Yves Rocher. I also love Quelques Notes d’Amour, Néroli, Yria, So Elixir Purple and for the hot summer days Naturelle. And when I've heard that Michel Girard, who created Naturelle will launch a new limited edition for 2015, I was really excited!!
     
"I envisaged a fresh, spontaneous and sensual fragrance. Its floral heart with Arabic jasmine extract and natural extract of feminine osmanthus is blended with the liveliness of essences of lemon and fine essences of cedar" - perfumer Michel Girard