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Caudalie VineActiv 3-in-1 Moisturizer review

Hottest New Skincare Right Now: Ren, Lancôme, Caudalie, Nuxe...

Wanna know what's new on our beauty market? Well, I've gathered a pretty big bunch of newly released products for face, lips and body. Some being instantly purchased after the release and some being kindly sent out to try. If you want to be updated, then you should keep on reading.

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Želite slediti novostim na našem kozmetičnem trgu, pa je prevelika poplava izdelkov? Brez skrbi, jaz vam bom stvar olajšala s to objavo, kjer sem nabrala le najbolj zanimive in večinoma naravne izdelke, ki ponudijo le najboljše za nego obraza, telesa in ustnic. Jaz sem nad nekaterimi enostavno presenečena in bilo bi škoda, da se kateri od njih po pomoti spregleda. Če ste pripravljeni na negovalno raziskovanje, pa le nadaljujte z branjem.

Lancôme Énergie de Vie Liquid Moisturiser (around 30-35€ for 30ml, Lancôme counters) is a freshly released skincare for busy women, who need to add glow to their skincare regime. Lancôme refers the effect as a post-gym glow, that natural inner radiance, visible directly on your skin. Liquid Moisturiser is a Korean kind-of-thing as it's meant to be a liquidy, lightweight moisturiser that sinks into the skin in seconds. No more heavy-duty formulas for summer, bye! It's filled with antioxidants like goji berries and lemon balm oil, while you can easily layer other day creams or SPF protection without heavy filling. As of now, I can only report it's pretty lightweight liquid, that instantly sinks into the skin. I will report more after I thoroughly test out this energy gem.

Lancôme Énergie de Vie Tekoči Vlažilec (okoli 30-35€ za 30ml, Lancôme prodajna mesta v Muller, Nama, Maxi in Kompas Shop) je čisto sveže lansirana novost, najverjetneje o Lancôme Énergie de Vie tudi prvič berete. Linija je namenjena vsem mladim ženskam, ki imajo popolnoma zapolnjene urnike in živijo stresno življenje. Sam fokus linije je na antioksidantih kot so goji jagode in limonski izvleček, saj preprečijo staranje kože. Obenem pa Énergie de Vie podari koži naraven sijaj, kot bi ravno končali s svojo najljubšo telovadbo. Tekstura tega Tekočega Vlažilca se zgleduje po trendni teksturi iz Koreje, saj se v kožo takoj vpije, hkrati pa zagotavlja dovolj vlage kot naravna krema za obraz. Super inovacija za poletje, saj lahko odvržemo težke teksture in potenje. Kljub temu, se lahko čez izdelek zlahka slojijo še dodatni izdelki, če imate potrebo po bolj hranljivi negi. Čudovita inovacija izpod rok Lancôma. Več vtisov sledi kmalu.

Who doesn't want to be fresh like a lemon in summer? Nuxe outdid themselves again, as their organic Bio Beaute line got freshly squeezed products. Nuxe Toning & Nourishing Satin-touch Oil (17,50€ for 100ml, pharmacies worldwide) applies like a dream, as it's satiny dry on the touch and smells like a lemon-vanilla sorbet. Yum! Definitely my kind of scent, sweet but slightly sour like lemons. It should hydrate, nourish and tone your body with verbena extract from Corsica. Bio sesame oil gives satin touch and it's also good for your body and soul in Ayurveda (yes, I'm slightly broading my horizons). This dry oil doesn't leave greasy film and it's filled with vitamin E. It already won a prize from Vorte Beauty magazine, which is always a good sign. Nuxe 24hr Refreshing Deodorant (8,50€ for 50ml, pharmacies worldwide) has the same lemony-vanilla scent with a touch of herbs (I see sage, rosemary and verbena high on ingredient's list). It's in a roll-on form, which is not my favourite as I have to wait with my clothing. I could easily detect the scent of the deodorant all day, which is another good sign in natural deodorant department. It's not the best at protecting but it does minimise odor through the day. Which is understandable, as it's paraben, aluminium salt and alcohol free. Only thumbs up for now.

Kdo si ne želi biti svež kot limona na vroč poletni dan? Nuxe je zopet prekosil samega sebe, saj je Bio Beaute liniji dodal novo iztisnjene poletne izdelke, ki vsebujejo citronko s Korzike. Nuxe Satenasto Olje (15,75€ za 100ml, na Sophia ali v lekarnah) se nanaša božansko, saj je resnično lahkotno kot suho olje in hkrati zelo žametno na dotik. Sam vonj je neverjeten, saj spominja na limonin kolač z vanilijo. Kljub sladkemu vonju, je koža še vedno osvežena. Večji del bio sezamovega olja pa poskrbi za čutila, telo in duha - vsaj po ajurvedskih načelih. Obenem nahrani, navlaži, gladi in tonira kožo. Satenasto Olje je komaj dodobra prišel na kozmetični trg in je že pobral nagrado francoske revije Votre Beaute, kar je vedno dober znak. Novost je tudi Nuxe 24hr Osvežujoči Dezodorant (7,65€ za 50ml, na Sophia ali v lekarnah), ki ima enak vanilijev-limonin vonj s primesjo vodic žajblja, rožmarina in citronke. Deodorant je v tekoči obliki s roll-on kroglico, ki meni ni sicer najljubša oblika. Kljub temu, deodorant lepo zakrije neprijeten vonj čez dan, na žalost pa ne prepreči potenja. Kar je vsesplošna slabost naravnih deodorantov, saj ne vsebujejo aluminijevih soli, parabenov in alkohola. Zaenkrat pohvale za oba produkta.

Weleda Evening Primrose joined Weleda family for a reason. Primrose is known for it's healing and protecting abilities, making it great for your skincare. It nourishes, protects and gives natural glow to the skin, that's why I became really interest in their Night Cream (23,95 for 30ml, Feelunique) and Cream for Eyes & Lips (22,95€ for 10ml, Feelunique). It's actually meant for more mature skin, but that didn't stop me from achieving perfectly radiant skin. Both have a strong floral scent that's typical for Weleda but they're superb in texture department. It should also re-activate your skin cell metabolism to increase natural glow and toned skin. A lovely natural, organic alternative to combat first lines and achieving radiant skin.

Kaj je novega pri Weledi? Poleg nove slovenske spletne strani, se je njihovi organski liniji pridružil tudi svetlin, ki je že dolgo časa poznan po sposobnosti globinskega vlaženja, obnavljanja kože in povečanja naravnega sijaja kože. Linija za nego obraza je sicer namenjena starejšim ženskam po 40.letu, katere potrebujejo dodatno spodbudo pri delovanju kožnih celic. Kljub temu, me je izjemno pritegnila zmožnost povečanja sijaja, kar je vedno dobrodošlo na moji dokaj suhi koži. Nočna Krema s svetlinovim oljem (23,95€ za 30ml, Tamaschi ali Muller & DM) je obogatena tudi z incha inchi oljem in oljem pšeničnih kalčkov, ki kožo krepijo in bogato nahranijo. Linija ima značilno močan cvetlični vonj in vedno lepo mazljive teksture. Prav tako je zanimiva Krema za okrog oči in ustnice (22,95€ za 10ml, Tamaschi ali Muller & DM), ki učvrsti in minimalizira videz drobnih gubic.

Belweder are plant-based lipbalms (4,75-6,60€, pharmacies) made in France. Belweder is fun, youthful, energising and trendy. I adore their packaging and I'm stunned looking at the ingredients. They have a perfect balance of pleasant texture, lovely scents, cute packaging and amazing ingredients, no kidding. Each sort has a different scent, that is pretty much subtle but really yummy. For example, Antioxidant Lip balm is a perfect example of orange creamsicle. Lip Glow smells like vanilla strawberry and gives a tint (similar to Dior Lip Glow), while push-up lipbalms are just as good as EOS-looking sphere balms. I'm in love so be prepared for an indepth review in the near future. If I'm not mistaken, they are widely available in Nederlands, Germany, Poland and France.

Belweder so rastlinski balzami za ustnice (4,75€-6,60€, na spletu in kmalu po lekarnah v Sloveniji), ki so ravnokar vstopili v Slovenijo. Francoska znamka, ki se lahko kosa z opevanimi EOS balzami. Še bolje, teksture so lepše mazljive, vonji prečudoviti, sestavine naravne in embalaža izjemno ljubka. Vsaka barva ima svoj namen in svoj vonj: Oranžna kroglica balzama je polna antioksidantov in diši kot jugoslovanska pomarančna lučka. Medtem ko roza sferica Lip Glow doda malce naravne roza tinte (podobno Dior Lip Glow). Vsi balzami na potisk imajo podobne vonje in okuse, razen to, da so v veliko bolj priročni embalaži kot standardni balzami. Vsi dišijo božansko, kljub temu, da so vonji dokaj naravni, prijetni in nevsiljivi. Več o teh ljubkih balzamih si lahko preberete v prihodnjih objavah. Trenutno so na voljo v ljubljanskih lekarnah, se pa počasi širijo po ostalih lekarnah po Sloveniji.

Ren Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial (40€ for 40ml, online or Ren counters) or overnight miracle worker easily deserves to be on my top skincare list. Easily as that, Ren never disappoints and I can 100% guarantee you'll be surprised with all of their products. They're simply the best, still (I've been raving about Clay Cleanser here). Their prices are not so pocket-friendly but they'll deliver with amazing results on your skin. Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial gives instant results in the morning as it exfoliates with AHAs, lactic and glycolic acid. Skin is resurfaced and acids help to get rid of melanin and skin blemishes. Omega oils and sodium lactate rehydrate and heal. Skin looks plump, radiant, refined and smoother than before. I treat myself to this night cream every 1-2 times a week, treating this wonder like a pure diamond. Note, that the acids sting a little when the night facial is applied. On top of all, REN doesn't test on animals, it's 100% plant-based and has fantastic ingredients.

Ren Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial (40€ za 40ml, na spletu in Muller) bi lahko oklicala kar nočni čudež. Z največjo hitrostjo se je povzpel na lestvico mojih najljubših negovalnih izdelkov, kar ne preseneča, saj je Ren ena izmed najbolj zanesljivih znamk na tržišču. Britanci še kako dobro vedo, kaj delajo, saj vsak Ren produkt preseneti z rezultati v minimalnem času. Zato tudi 100% jamčim za njih, ker me še nikoli niso razočarali (o Ren sem že pisala tukaj). Čeprav so cene primerne sami kakovosti, vedno rade volje kupim kakšen njihov izdelek za sijaj kože. Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial dokaže učinkovitost čez noč, saj kožo obnavlja in izboljša s AHA kislinami ter mlečno in glikolno kislino. Obenem jo intenzivno navlaži, izboljša in nahrani. Kremo uporabljam kot redek diamant - enkrat ali dvakrat na teden je popolnoma dovolj, da se znebim nepravilnosti in mozoljčkov, obenem pa spet pridobim zdrav sijaj kože. Čisto normalno je, da izdelek malce zapeče ob stiku s kožo. Kot češnja na smetani je Ren prav tako 100% rastlinska znamka, ne testira na živalih in vsebuje neverjetne sestavine.

If you're already annoyed with bugs and other creepy insects that suck your blood, L'Occitane might have the au-naturel solution. L'Occitane Verveine Outdoor Body Spray (12,70€ for 100ml, online & L'Occitane stores) is a newly added thingy to protect you when you're discovering outdoors. Not only it smells refreshingly citrusy and sour, it also has essential oils of geranium, lavender, eucalyptus, verbena, lemongrass and mint. Not everyone's cup of tea but it's a pretty neat solution to avoid unpleasant bugs. Scent kind of reminds me of dog collar repellents, while still being much more fresh, juicy, sour and bitter like verveine itself.

Če se že jezite nad motečimi žuželkami, ki se rade poslužijo vaše krvi, potem ima L'Occitane au-naturel rešitev za vas. L'Occitane Citronkina Meglica za Telo (12,70€ za 100ml, na spletu ali L'Occitane trgovine) je nova pridobitev že skoraj tradicionalne Citronke. Je čudovita meglica za uporabo v naravi, saj ima dodana eterična olja sivke, geranije, mete in evkaliptusa. Mešanica deluje kot odganjalec mrčesa, še vedno pa boste dišali po osvežujoči citronki. Priznam, da me mešanica na hitro malce spominja na pasje ovratnice za odvračanje klopov, vendar je vonj še vseeno subtilen, sočen, osvežujoč in prijeten na koži. Poleg tega sem opazila, da težko prenašam toaletne vodice drugih znamk, odkar sem se privadila na bolj naravne dišave L'Occitane. Zanimivo.

Caudalie Vinosource got brand new quadruplets for moisturising young skin. Pink is never a wrong answer and the entire line looks like an ombre of pinks. Ombre goes from ultra light textures and mattifying properties for combination/sensitive skin up to ultra rich formulas for very dry, dry and normal skin. I got the second darkest tube, which is Moisture Recovery Cream (28,35€ for 40ml, online) for dry skin. For now, it's pretty moisturising and nourishing. Oils from boraga and grapes are replenishing, while polyphenols from grape seeds and hyluaronic acid gives that extra kick of moisture and protects from free radicals. As always, texture is utterly pleasant and easy to use in the morning and evening.

Caudalie Vinosource liniji se je rodil nov četvorček nege obraza za mlado kožo. Roza barva ni nikoli napačen odgovor, zato so celotno linijo preoblekli v pravo pink ombre simfonijo. Formule se razlikujejo glede na barvo in potekajo od svetlo roza za mešano/mastno kožo pa vse do fuksije in vijolično roza za suhe, normalne in zelo suhe tipe kože. Jaz sem dobila 2.najtemnejši odtenek, Vinosource Obnavljajoča Krema (28,35€ za 40ml, Vivaderm ali Muller), kar pomeni, da je primerna za suh tip kože. Zaenkrat je krema prijetno vlažilna in hkrati malce gostejša. Olje borage in grozdja še izdatno nahrani kožo in zadrži vlago, medtem ko polifenoli grozdnih pešk poskrbijo za zaščito pred prostimi radikali. Hialuronska kislina prav tako lepo veže vlago za mladosten sijaj. Krema je primerna za dnevno in nočno nego.

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New Skincare & Haircare on Trial

When you're a beauty blogger, a lot of stuff crowds your space sooner or later. Dealing with your own struggles not to buy everything you see, and also cooperating with brands, is a big challenge to manage on a small place like your own personal blog. Sometimes things can slip by...but not today. I've prepared a big old mixture of pretty unique skincare, bodycare and haircare that deserve to be mentioned. Lipsticks and other tempting makeup can easily overtake my blog space. Having only two hands and always running out of time, these ''by-now-well-tested'' products have finally got an opportunity to shine. But that doesn't mean I'm not going to be extra brutal this time around.

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Če rada raziskuješ novo kozmetiko, potem verjetno veš, da se lahko izdelki hitro nakopičijo. Z lepotnim blogom pa je situacija še malce bolj natrpana. Včasih se zlahka zgodi, da mi kakšna stvar uide mimo, saj lahko dve roki in premalo ur v dnevu podajo le določeno število ocen izdelkov. Tokrat pa sem se odločila združiti dokaj edinstvene izdelke za nego kože, las in telesa v en obširen pregled, saj me lahko ličila hitro zavedejo s svojo VIP kartico na mojem blogu. Vsi omenjeni izdelki so že dokaj dobro testirani, zato imajo še posebno priložnost, da zares zasvetijo v pravi luči. Kar pa ne pomeni, da sem bila popustljiva pri končni oceni. Vsekakor so izdelki koktajl mojih nakupov in podarjenih stvari.

Essentiq Neutral Facial Cleansing Gel (online, 200ml for 11,99€) is a fairly new release on Slovenian market as it's all natural, organic and made in Slovenia. What else could we ask for? The brand is also branching abroad (did I see Tokyo on their website?), which is totally understandable due to quality over quantity of products. This Green Lemon & May Chang Cleansing Gel is pretty much superb. I love the gel-thick consistency, it's gentle, the scent is neutral but warm, ingredients are superb yet it cleanses without stripping moisture out of your skin. It doesn't remove eye makeup but still deserves a big like from me.

Essentiq (sestavine in podrobnosti tukaj, 200 ml za 11,99€) je dokaj novo lansiranje znamke na slovenskem trgu in se lahko ponaša z naravnimi, organskimi sestavinami. Na vrhu vse te smetane je tudi češnjica, saj je znamka namreč slovenska. Kaj si še lahko sploh želimo boljšega za našo kožo? Znamka se sicer počasi širi tudi v tujino, kar je popolnoma razumljivo, glede na sestavine in kvaliteto. Sama sem preizkusila Čistini Gel Zelena limona & May Chang, ki je vrhunski. Ima zelo mehko gel teksturo, je zelo nežen do kože, ima nevtralno topel vonj, sestavine so odlične in hkrati nežno očisti ostanke nečistoč na obrazu. Moje suho kožo ne zateguje, obenem pa dokaj dobro odstrani tekočo podlago (ne pa tudi maskare). Mislim, da mi ponovni nakup ne uide. Res dobra znamka, ki je vredna ogleda že zaradi sestavin in koncepta. Če se ne motim, je znamka na voljo v poslovalnicah Muller (Ljubljana, Koper, Nova Gorica) in na spletni strani Ecco Verde.

Burt's Bees Radiance Facial Cleanser (about 15€ for 175ml, online) is a long lost repurchase of mine. I was searching for a gentle face cleanser that wouldn't take all the moisture out of my dry skin, and I got it. It has a pretty unique jelly texture with soft beads of jojoba and fruit acids, which feels slippery on the touch. Highly nourishing cleanser is perfect for all of you, suffering from dry skin or dry patches. Smells like a cross between honey and crisp lemon. Again, it doesn't remove eye makeup but it's a lovely ending of the day.

Burt's Bees Radiance Facial Cleanser (okoli 10-15€ za 175ml, DM ali Muller) je dolgo pozabljen nakup, ki pa mi je služil zelo dobro. Je zelo nežen čistilec, ki je popoln za vse tipe suhe ali normalne kože. Sama tekstura je dokaj edinstvena, saj je podobna pravemu ''žele'' medu, obenem pa vsebuje negovalne drobce jojobe in sadne kisline. Odlično odstranjuje makeup, če ne prištejem oči, obenem pa res lepo poskrbi za suhe predele obraza. Tudi vonj je čudovit, saj spominja na med in pravo kislo limono. Čudovit zaključek dneva, če ga lahko ulovite na popustu.

Balea Mizellen Reinigungs Wasser (Micellar Water, 2-3€ for 400ml, DM stores), a cheap drugstore spin-off actually looked pretty promising. However (a big however), nothing is going smooth with this micellar water. It stings my eyes, it leaves a weird tacky residue and just doesn't remove properly my makeup in general. On the other hand, I was blown away with Balea Reinigungs Ol (Cleansing Oil, 2,60€ for 100ml, DM stores), as it's super effective and based on sunflower oil. Yay for no mineral oil! I absolutely love it and due to budget price, I might have found a good replacement for my L'Occitane Cleansing Oil. I need to repurchase ASAP.

Balea Mizellen Reinigungs Waser (Micelarna Vodica, okoli 2-3€ za 400ml, DM) je najcenejša alternativa micelarne vodice na trgu. Ogromna količina in več kot odlična cena so super začetek, vendar se dobre lastnosti tukaj ustavijo. Po uporabi se mi oči vedno solzijo, pusti dokaj lepljiv film na koži in enostavno ne očisti kože, kot bi morala. Če se jo nanese preveč, se tudi vidno peni, obenem pa ne očisti dodobra maskare ali celo črtala za oči. Vsekakor je za takšno ceno L'eclerc verzija občutno boljša. Po drugi strani, pa me je Balea Reinigungs Ol (Čistilno Olje, okoli 2,60€ za 100ml, DM) pustil popolnoma brez besed. Čudovita oljna tekstura, učinkovitost in sestavine so me prepričale. Namesto mineralnega olja, ki je neštetokrat uporabljen v nizkocenovnih znamkah, je tukaj osnova sončnično olje - kot pri mojem ljubem L'Occitane Čistilnemu Olju. Vsebina je lepo oljnata, ob stiku z vodo pa tvori tradicionalni razdor teksture in ličil. Vsekakor ponovim nakup. 

Caudalie S.O.S. Thirst Quenching Serum (38,28€ for 30ml, online) offers hydration kick before applying your favourite moisturizer. It's lightweight in texture, almost watery, but still effective enough to add plump effect back to your skin. It's truly worth the hype but I need to wait a little longer to notice any major differences as it's a pretty new thing for me. So far, I'm having a love affair.

Caudalie Vinosource S.O.S Serum (29,35€ za 30ml, na spletu ali Muller) poskrbi za vlažilen pljusk na vaši koži. Tekstura je lahkotna, skoraj podobna osvežilnemu vodnemu fluidu, vendar dovolj koncentrirana, da doda koži globinsko vlaženje ter sijoč videz. Lepo se sloji z ostalimi produkti ter vsebuje hialuronsko kislino, organsko grozdno vodico in polifenole iz grozdnih pečk. Za poglobljene rezultate še moram malce počakati, vendar imam zaenkrat kar lepo romanco s tem lahkotnim serumom. 

Melvita Rose Plumping Radiance Cream (39,60€ for 40ml, online) is truly a hidden gem among natural organic skincare. It's meant to be that perfect pick before first wrinkles at about 25+ years. Considering it contains a huge part of roses and rosehip, we can easily predict plump, radiant skin that's perfectly hydrated. I'm still pretty sceptical with natural face creams as a lot of them peels off in rolls, but this one impressed me with lovely texture, floral scent and truly visible results in terms of weeks. Skin is really looking younger and hydrated with that almost unnoticeable glow. It also wears beautifully with added makeup. Definitely staying in my skincare for some time.

Melvita Vlažilna Krema za Vitalno Kožo (34,60€ za 40ml, na spletu ali Muller) je resnično skrit dragulj med naravno organsko kozmetiko. Krema je odličen bojevnik proti prvim gubicam, ki se začnejo okoli 25.leta, obenem pa poda čudovit, naraven sijaj kože. Vitamin C, izvlečki šipka in vrtnic poskrbijo za vlažnost in svežo polt. Nekaj časa sem imela pomisleke do naravnih krem za obraz, saj so se ponavadi ''svaljkale'' na moji koži. V tem primeru tega ni, tekstura pa je vseeno žametna in hranilno lahkotna. Vonj spominja na mešanico vrtnice in šipka, rezultati pa se že poznajo v roku nekaj tednov. Vsekakor trdno ostaja v moji rutini za sijočo lepo polt.

Amway Artistry Hydra-V (online) is also new to the global market with a supposedly revolutionary technology of deep skin hydration. Well, honestly, I couldn't warm up to this line. Intensely venturing into natural cosmetics, I've developed a certain resistance to ''normal'' skincare formulas. It's way too siliconey and light for my personal taste. Obviously, someone is clearly liking it as the Foaming Cleanser and Hydrating Cream are pretty much used up. My mom absolutely loves it due to lightweight texture and ''watery effect''. So I believe it's up to your own personal taste and skin type. I have an extra dry skin while my mom has combination/oily skin type. If you like lightweight textures and intense cleansing, this might spark up your attention.

Artistry Hydra-V (na spletu)  je novost iz Amway-a in domnevno ponuja revolucionarno kolekcijo za hidratacijo kože. Če sem popolnoma iskrena, se do te linije nisem popolnoma ogrela. Glede na to, da se trenutno intenzivno sprehajam po ponudbi naravne kozmetike, je ta linija za moj okus premalo hranljiva in malce preveč ''silikonasta'' za suho kožo. Na nek način sem dobila manjši predsodek do ne-naravnih linij na splošno. Zato sem v test vključila mamo, ki pa je dejansko navdušena nad Penečim čistilnim mlekom (125ml za 23,42€) in Obnovitveno Vlažilno kremo (50ml za 45,52€). Tekstura je dokaj lahkotna in podobna ''vodnemu učinku'', zato vsekakor bolj odgovarja njeni mešani/oljnati koži. Pravi dokaz so verjetno že napol izpraznjene embalaže. Verjamem, da je izbor čisto odvisen od tipa kože in osebnega okusa. Sama se bom raje vnaprej držala le Artistry ličil.

Curaprox Black Is White (24,90€ for 90ml + tooth brush, online) instantly caught my attention with a pretty unique concept. It's actually a pitch black toothpaste that supposedly whitens your teeth with regular use without any negative side effect. Sounds pretty interesting right? And yes, it gets my full approval. With regular use, it's easy peasy to maintain whiteness of your teeth while still drinking coffee and tea. It's not a full-on bleaching product but rather a good maintenance in-between. Also, the black tint gives an instant pearly/white effect to your teeth so they instantly look cooler/whiter. Now let me dig out that purple lipstick! The only downfall is the price so you might not want to share it with your entire family.

Curaprox Black is White belilna zobna pasta (24,90€ za 90ml + zobno ščetko, na spletu ali DM in Muller) je pritegnila mojo pozornost z edinstvenim konceptom belilnega aktivnega ogljika. Pasta je dejansko čisto črne barve, ki naj bi nežno belila zobe brez negativnih stranskih učinkov. Poleg tega je brez penila SLS, ima nižji faktor abrazivnosti in encime, ki delujejo antibakterijsko. Sliši se kot popolna zobna pasta, kajne? Od mene lahko dobi le pohvale, saj se z redno uporabo vsaj 1x na dan dejansko opazi razlika v belini zob, kljub temu da zapriseženo pijem čaj in kavo. Vsekakor ne zbeli zob kakor ostala belilna sredstva, vendar je odlična za ohranjanje beline čez naporni vsakdanjik. Sama si sicer malce pobelim zobe enkrat ali dvakrat na leto, vendar sem zelo pazljiva iz zdravstvenih razlogov. Tale zobna pasta pa je ravno popolno ravnovesje med zdravim in belilnim učinkom. Črna pasta tudi poda takojšen vizualni učinek bolj belih zob zaradi hladne črne barve. Tako lahko dejansko nosim vijolično šminko vsak dan! Slaba stran je le cena, ki sicer zajema mojo najljubšo zobno ščetko, vendar boste s težkim srcem delili tako drago zobno pasto s celotno družino. Obratna verzija White is Black ima le kanček bolj blagi okus.

Yummy Sexy Boost Shower Gel (4,95€ for 500ml, only in Germany/SLO) is a uni-sex scented shower buddy that truly has that somewhat sexy note to it. It has a true earthy scent along with musk, cardamom and orchid. Like a true jungle and snake basically. It's a nice change to my bathroom and the texture isn't that bad either. I believe it's a German brand so all you might not find it in your local stores.

Yummy Sexy Boost Gel za prhanje (4,95€ za 500ml, na spletu) ima univerzalni vonj za oba spola, saj ima dokaj zemeljski vonj. Kar je lahko velika prednost pri tuširanju in kupovanju gelov za prhanje, vonj pa se ohrani v kopalnici in na koži kar lep čas. Note samega vonja sestavljajo opojni mošus, kardamom in orhideja, kar ustvari iluzijo kače ali džungle. Sama sem sicer velika navdušenka sladkih vonjev, vendar je ta očarljiv vonj dobrodošla sprememba. Dejansko bi ga lahko ovohavala po cel dan. Yummy izdelki so brez parabenov, mineralnih olj in silikonov.

You should know Aussie Haircare by now. It's a staple with a good reason. Their shampoos and conditioners are heavily nourishing, smell like true candy lane and offer only the best from nuts and Australian inspired ingredients. They are far from being natural by all means, but if you're constantly suffering from damaged/brittle hair, this is your answer. Itchy and sensitive scalps should definitely stay away from Aussie. Did I mention the prolonged bubblegum scent? Also, Repair Miracle is a new addition to the family, while Miracle Dry Shampoo is pretty volumising, heavily scented and semi-efficient at maintaining dirty hair. My favourite Aussie line is still Miracle Moist but I'm cautious with use as I'm having troubles with my scalp here and there.

Do zdaj bi že vsekakor morali poznati Aussie znamko za lase (od 5-15€, v vseh DM in Muller poslovalnicah). Je ena izmed najbolj hranljivih linij šamponov in balzamov, saj dobite željene rezultate takoj na pladnju. Poleg tega, da imajo vsi sanjske vonje po sladkarijah, vsebujejo le najboljše oreščke in avstralske sestavine. Še zdaleč niso naravni, vendar če se bojujete s suhimi in lomljivi lasmi, je to vsekakor takojšnja terapija. Le tiste z občutljivimi lasišči bi opozorila, da se Aussie nege raje izogibajo. Kljub temu lahko preizkusite uspešno linijo balzamov 3 Minute Miracle za same konice. Sem omenila, da se ''bonbončkast'' vonj ohrani skozi cel dan? Repair Miracle je vsekakor novo pridružen član, medtem ko je moj najljubši še vedno Miracle Moist. Poleg vseh balzamov in šamponov, sem kupila tudi Miracle Suhi Šampon. Sicer doda ogromno volumna, vendar ima skoraj premočan vonj. Obenem poskrbi za čisto lasišče, vendar ni tako učinkovit pri vzdrževanju suhosti lasišča kot ostali suhi šamponi.

Createurs de Monoi Conditioner (7,95€ for 200ml) has a beautiful scent of Tahitian Gardenia that is usually mixed with coconut oil. In fact, this conditioner also contains Monoi de Tahiti Oil, which is used for softening skin and giving a captivating scent. Conditioner is not too heavy in texture, yet I like to use it only on my hair ends. Purely based on the scent, I might recommend it. Again, this is available only on German market.

Createurs de Monoi Balzam za izjemno vlaženje suhih las (7,95€ za 200ml, le na spletu) ima značilen vonj po tahitijski gardeniji, ki je ponavadi dodana kokosovemu olju. Verjetno že vsi poznate do sedaj odmevno Monoi de Tahiti olje, ki je čudovito za mehčanje kože tudi poleti. Sam balzam ima dokaj gosto teksturo, zato ga najraje uporabljam le na konicah las. Za bolj podrobno mnenje ga moram testirati malce dlje. Glede na prvi vtis in vonj, ga lahko priporočam, saj pri balzamih nisem najbolj izbirčna.

To complete haircare story, I'm left with two oil based leave-in conditioners. Avon Advance Techniques Supreme Oils Duo Spray (4,10-7,50€ for 100ml, Avon catalouge) comes in a spray pump and transfers like a lightweight mist of oil on your hair. My perfect technique to use this, is to skip regular conditioner, and spray this before detangling my hair. It smells fantastic, almost vanillary and is consisted out of 5 different oils: almond, grape seed, macadamia, marula and camellia. 

The second oil-based product is Afrodita Serum 10 in 1 (online), which has three basic layers: carrot oil, macadamia oil and panthenol. It's not as lightweight as Avon, but rather pretty sufficient at nourishing extra brittle hair ends. You only need a pump or two for all hair lengths as it's quite potent. I have nothing but good thing to say about it as it's nourishing yet not to heavy to ruin your hair volume.

Da zaključim celotno zgodbo o laseh, sta tukaj še dva oljna dodatka po pranju las. Tako imenovana ''leave-in'' oljna spreja sta odlična, če pozabite na uporabo navadnega balzama ali želite dodaten lesk las. Avon Dvofazni Elixir v Spreju (4,10-7,50€ za 100ml, na spletu) je dokaj lahkoten sprej s petimi različnimi olji, ki nikakor ne obtežijo las. Najraje ga uporabim namesto balzama, da se lasje lažje razčešejo. Diši božansko po oreščkih in vaniliji, obenem pa so lasje videti sijoči. Pretiran nanos sicer lahko vodi k hitrejšemu umivanju las.

Afrodita Serum 10 v 1 (4€ za 45ml, na spletu in v DM ter Muller poslovalnicah) je sestavljen iz treh vidnih plasti: korenčkovo olje, makadamija olje in panthenol. Vse troje pripomore h globinski negi lasnih špic. Le majhna količina v obliki graha lahko pokrije več kot dovolj, lasne špice pa bodo izgledale ponovno sijoče in zdrave. Ostala sem brez nadaljnjih večjih pripomb, saj je serum zelo hranljiv, obenem pa ne obteži volumna las. Priporočam uporabo v minimalnih količinah.

Charming Caudalie Sets for Christmas

With a single stroke, Caudalie easily wins your heart with sensational scents, natural concept and huge variety of quite unique products. I could easily write an entire novel about their perfectly balanced products and you can read a glimpse of it here. Obviously, I'm going to take you on a pre-Christmas ride between their most valuable gift sets and offers. From old classics like Beauty Elixir up to very specific products like fragrances and face creams. You will easily find a pretty universal gift or a targeted beauty gem for your loved one. After all, who said anything about not buying a gift for yourself? Gift sets do range from fairly cute and tiny (7,85€) up to middle ranged sets of goodness (24,60-47,60€). Already feeling excited? Well, don't forget to post a Caudalie wishlist letter to almighty Santa.

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Caudalie priraste takoj k srcu ob senzacionalnih dišavah, naravnem konceptu in obsežni ponudbi tekstur. Ob tolikšni količini Caudalie izdelkov, ki jih zvesto uporabljam, bi že lahko napisala cel roman. Malce bolj obsežne ocene Caudalie produktov in ozadje znamke si lahko preberete tukaj. Letos vas z veseljem popeljem po ponudbi, če še slučajno niste našli popolnega darila zanjo ali zanj. Od vsestranskih klasik pa vse do zelo specifičnih izdelkov, skorajda ni možnosti, da bi ostali praznih rok. Mogoče pa boste konec koncev odnesli kakšno majhno presenečenje tudi zase. Božični in potovalni seti se gibljejo v dokaj cenovno ugodnem razredu: vse od ljubkih setov za 7,85€ pa do razkošnih škatlic med 24,60-47,60€ na VivaDerm spletni strani. Če odkrijete kaj vznemirljivega zase, pa le pravočasno sporočite Božičku!

S.O.S. Gift Set for thirsty skin

Well, we all know what this means - the ultimate skincare classic Vinosource S.O.S Thirst Quenching Serum. It's a well loved skincare gem from blogger sphere and ranks highly on every online store or Makeupalley. With a truly light texture, it's easy to layer under your favourite daily or night cream, while it gives a huge moisture kick. It's suitable for all skin types and all seasons. Along with the serum, Moisture Essentials Set (about 29,35€) contains a mini size of Vinosource Moisturising Sorbet and bestseller Grape Water at the same price as serum itself. Bargain if I may say so. 

S.O.S. set, ki poteši še tako žejno kožo

Naj začnem z dobro staro klasiko za obraz - Caudalie Vinosource S.O.S. Vlažilni Serum, ki nikakor ni muha enodnevnica. Je ljubljenec blogerske sfere in dosega visoke ocene pri boju z dehidrirano kožo. Z lahko teksturo ga je enostavno slojiti pod vsako kremo, obenem pa kožo tarčno oskrbi z vlago. Primeren je za vse tipe kože, za vse letne čase in vse zunanje razmere. Zlahka ga lahko uporabljajo tudi občutljivi tipi kože. Glede na to, da sam Vlažilni set (29,35€, razišči tukaj) nima višje cene kot samcat S.O.S Vlažilni Serum (29,35€), ga zlahka lahko označim kot majhno krajo. Poleg lične praznične embalaže še pridobite mini Vinosource Sorbet Kremo in priročno Osvežilno Grozdno Vodo. Moram sploh omeniti, da sem si na skrivaj želela ravno ta set?

Fragrance as therapy

All Caudalie products have some sort of mild grape-like scent. Along with that, they have three iconic fragrances and one Parfum Divin de Caudalie you can check here. If you know any specific person that loves roses, she will adore Rose de Vigne as the name suggests. Fleur de Vigne seems like a more tart, bitter twist of bright citrus while The des Vignes encaptures unisex notes like grapevines, ginger and musk. The most universally flattering, warm and likable scent is Parfum Divin de Caudalie with notes of vanilla, subtle rose and deep cedar. The scent is actually the same as Divine Oil and compliments any skin pH. This particular fragrance is also high on my wishlist. 

Dišava kot terapija

Četudi že Caudalie izdelki v osnovi dišijo božansko, ponujajo tudi nekaj specifičnih svežih dišav, ki bodo prirasle k srcu vašim obdarovancem. Če poznate koga, ki ljubi vrtnico, bo Rose de Vigne kot nalašč ustvarjena za njihov okus (24,60€). Fleur de Vigne (24,60€) je barvita zakladnica citrusov s malce trpkega priokusa za bolj realen čut. Medtem ko bo The des Vignes (24,60€) odgovarjala tako moškim kot ženskam, saj združuje vinsko trto, ingver, beli mošus in neroli. Vse tri sveže dišave si lahko ogledate pobližje tukaj. Najljubša in najveličastnejša dišava je vsekakor Parfum Divin de Caudalie (41,30€, poglej tukaj), ki zapeljuje z vanilijo, kančkom vrtnice in globoke cedre. Vonj je enak famoznemu Divine Olju in si upam trditi, da vonj zlahka odgovarja večini. Še vedno je visoko na moji listi želja. Če vseeno iščete bolj vsestransko nego, potem berite dalje.

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Luxurious classics that shouldn't be missed out by anyone

Beauty Elixir (about 11,90 small size) or the elixir of youth is filled with essential oils of mint, rosemary, grapes and others. This luxurious, one of a kind product that will come in handy as a aromatherapy, moisturiser, skin enhancer and makeup fixer. It's a definite staple once you try it. Expect it on every beauty junkie's wishlist. Another almighty pick is Divine Oil (about 24,50€), a remarkable blend of dry oil with captivating scent. Multitasking is the main thrill as you can use it on your face, body and hair. Vanilla, cedar and rose combine a perfect scent to uplift the mood as well. A perfect dry oil for every generation within a gorgeous glass bottle. Along with these two classics there's also a lovely variety of hand creams, face masks and body sets to surprise any of your beloved ones.

Razkošne klasike, ki zadovoljijo vsakogar

Beauty Elixir (11,90€, kupi tukaj) slovi kot eliksir mladosti s kombinacijo mete, rožmarina, grozdja, mira in melise. Razkošna vodica je polna ekstraktov, ki že malce spominjajo na oljni sloj. Čudovito neguje, polepša polt in doda tisti zadnji košček mehkobe na vašem obrazu. Odlično se obnaša pred ličili in jih hkrati lahko tudi fiksira po nanosu. Tisti, ki že poznajo ta mali čudež, bodo nedvomno hrepeneli po njem za božič. Lahko pa ga obesite na drevesce kot presenečenje za vaše bližnje. Vsemogočno Divine Olje (24,50, poglej tukaj) tokrat ne potrebuje dodatne praznične embalaže, saj vas že sam po sebi spretno nagovarja. Čudovita steklena embalaža, polna najboljših olj. bo negovala kožo čez celo leto. Uporabno suho olje diši po vaniliji, cedri in vrtnici - vsekakor pa se lahko uporablja po obrazu, telesu in laseh. Vsekakor trmasta stalnica že po prvi uporabi. Tisti ali tista, ki dobi to prečudovito olje, bo več kot zadovoljen/a. Poleg teh dveh uporabnih klasik so tukaj še kreme za roke, maske za obraz in set za nego telesa, ki bodo dobro služili vsakomur.

Lovable face creams for any skin type

I probably don't need to emphasise that face creams are not the most universal gift but rather a risky pick. Still, if you're well aware of skin issues of your beloved one, it's a nice treat. Everyone needs to buy a facial moisturiser sooner or later. Caudalie is an expert for lovely textures, great ingredients and non-sticky formulas. Premieres Vendanges Moisturising Cream is perfect for all skin types, preferably young or normal skin. Vinosource Moisturising Sorbet is a lightweight gel-cream for ultra hydration. Vinosource Matifying Fluid is great for combination and oily skintypes as it leaves a matte finish. Along with that, there's also a luxurious line of Premier Cru for targeting every ageing problem and Vinexpert Anti-Age for deeper wrinkles. Both are a lovely treat for your hardworking mom or grandma. All kinds of face creams are gathered here.

Ljubke kremice za prerojeno kožo vseh tipov

Verjetno ne potrebujem poudarjati, da sicer kreme za obraz niso najbolj univerzalno darilo, je pa vsekakor manjši strošek za obdarovanca, če poznate njihov tip kože. Težko bi zgrešili s katerokoli Caudalie kremo za obraz saj vse prijetno vlažijo, imajo nemastno teksturo in se hitro vpijejo. Nikakor ne morete zgrešiti z Premieres Vendanges vlažilno kremo (20,62€), ki je primerna za vse tipe mlade kože. Vinosource Sorbet Krema (26,95€) je podaljšek S.O.S. Vlažilnega Seruma in izredno vlaži z gel-kremno teksturo. Vinosource Matirajoči Fluid (26,95€) je odličen za težavno ali mastno kožo, medtem ko Vinosource Obnavljajoča Krema (26,95€) poskrbi za suho kožo z mat učinkom. Če želite ponuditi malce več svoji marljivi mami ali babici, priporočam malce bolj razkošno Premier Cru (53-92,00€, ogled tukaj) linijo proti staranju in Vinexpert Anti-Age (34,90-39,65€, kupi tukaj) za glajenje gub. Vse vrste vlažilnih krem za obraz is lahko ogledate tukaj, sete za nego obraza pa najdete na tej strani.

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All Caudalie sets and products are pretty much available all around the world, mostly well stocked in Europe. Prices may vary depending on the country you live in but you can also order Caudalie with slightly higher prices online, or for example FeelUnique. I truly recommend this magnificent natural skincare with amazing textures and ingredients. It will appeal to the younger crowd while also charm older generations.

Vse Caudalie izdelke in božične sete si lahko ogledate in kupite v Mullerjih ali na spletni strani VivaDerm, katera je tudi zastopnik znamke Caudalie. Obenem lahko sledite novostim in nagradnim igram Caudalie na Facebook strani. Vsa filozofija Caudalie okoli grozdja je dejansko zelo blizu slovenskemu narodu, saj smo sami zelo dobro povezani s kulturo vinogradov, trt, grozdja in vina. Skoraj nostalgično a vendarle iz srca priporočam Caudalie. Primerna je za vse generacije, tako mladi publiki zaradi inovativnih struktur, kakor tudi starejši generaciji zaradi dobro znanega vonja grozdja, trte ali vinskih listov, ki subtilno spremljajo vse njihove izdelke.

Refreshing Symphony of Caudalie - Massive Overview of Products

My Caudalie love started not so long ago. I randomly won a travel size of  Caudalie's Best Selling Beauty Elixir which sparked my passion to investigate this French brand even further. Beauty Elixir turned out to be a Summer ''heat wave'' staple with refreshing, glorious mist of herbal oils. The more I investigated Caudalie, the more dear to my heart was their concept and philosophy. If you truly want to know a brand, you have to start at the root. Caudalie was branded at the heart of French vineyard landscape. Founder firmly believes that grapes and vine possess extraordinary power for both - inside and outside of human body. Patented grape extracts, grape plant water, seed oil are the main base for all Caudalie products. Grape seed polyphenols are known as the most powerful antioxidants on the planet, grapevine stalks are perfect for anti ageing skincare while viniferine from grapevine sap has the most powerful properties against dark spots. They have several patents and use mainly natural active ingredients, all plant-based. Caudalie is eco-friendly, donates 1% to planet activities, is against animal testing (but sells in China) and is strongly against use any parabens, paraffin, mineral oils, synthetic ingredients, animal raw materials. Most commonly used ingredients along with grape base are plant oils, shea butter, avocado and apricot butter, flax seed, sage, chamomile, ginger, lemon and orange plant waters. Not only it's natural but also highly awarded brand worldwide. What intrigues me the most? Basically everything but let's take a more in depth look... 

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Moje celovito občudovanje Caudalie se je začelo pred kratkim. Kljub temu da že poznam nekaj njihovih produktov leto ali dve, sem se začela poglobljeno zanimati za to francosko znamko, ko sem prejela v nagradni najbolj prodajan Beauty Elixir. Postal je pomemben kos ohladitve v vročici poletnih dni. Zanetil je iskrico, čemur je sledil vroč ogenj raziskovanja te francoske prestižne znamke. Bolj kot sem ''kopala'' po informacijah o Caudalie bolj pri srcu mi je postajala njihova filozofija in koncept, saj se znamko najbolje spozna pri njenih koreninah in načelih. Caudalie je bil ustanovljen v srcu francoske dežele vin Bordeaux, kjer so patentirali lepo zbirko formul za lepo, zdravo kožo. Polifenoli grozdnih pečk so poznani kot najbolj učinkoviti antioksidanti na tem planetu, stebla vinske trte so odlična rešitev za nego proti staranju ter izvleček soka vinske trte je rešitev proti pigmentnim madežem. Caudalie uporablja naravne aktivne sestavine, ki so le izključno rastlinske. Znamka je okolju prijazna saj donira od zaslužka 1% aktivnostim za varstvo okolja, uporablja reciklirane materiale, je proti testiranju živali (ampak prodaja na Kitajskem) in je močno proti uporabi parabenov, parafinov, mineralnega olja, sintetičnih sestavin in predelanih živalskih sestavin. Poleg baze grozdnih in vinskih sestavin Caudalie najraje uporablja rastlinska olja, lanena semena, žajbelj, kamilice, ingver, limonino in pomarančno cvetno vodico in masla avokada, kariteja ter marelic. Ne le da je kakovostna naravna znamka ampak tudi pridno pobira nagrade po svetu. Kaj me najbolj navdušuje? Enostavno vse ampak poglejmo si pobližje posamezne izdelke...

Let us start with the product that made this mess - Beauty Elixir (30ml for 10,90€, 100ml for 32€). This is something that caught my attention long ago in Lisa Eldrige's videos. A light veil of herbal complexion enhancer infused with rosemary leaf oil, peppermint oil, rose flower oil can easily uplift your mood but also set your makeup, nourish your skin and improve radiance to your skin. Elixir of youth is the perfect second name for this product. It has a delicate mist and distinct peppermint/rosemary scent. If you're in general struggling with powdery makeup finish or you enjoy a fresh burst of oil essence, this is perfect. It adds glow, sets your makeup, helps to uplift mood or helps with travel sickness. It's easily used as a ''to go'' refreshener, toner, makeup fixer, glow enhancer and mood lifter.

Začnimo z glavnim krivcem za to obsesijo - Beauty Elixir (30ml za 10,90€, 100ml za 32€). Lahka tančica zeliščnega vonja izboljša sijaj polti medtem ko rožmarinovo in metino olje ter olje vrtnice neguje kožo, odpravi pudrast videz po nanosu ličil in hkrati izboljša razpoloženje. Eliksir mladosti je njegovo drugo ime. Ima zelo nežno, delikatno meglico in zelo dobro prepoznan vonj po rožmarinu in meti. Če se nenehno bojujete proti pudrastemu videzu kože in uživate ob različnih meglicah, potem Vas bo Beauty Elixir presenetil z dodatkom negovalne plasti olj. Doda sijaj koži, lepo zaokroži in podaljša obstojnost ličil, poživlja in izboljša razpoloženje ter pomaga pri potovalni slabosti. Zlahka se uporabi kot osvežilec, tonik, razpršilo za obstojnost ličil in dodatek sijaju kože. Priznam, z njim dosegam veliko boljše rezultate na moji suhi koži kot z katero koli drugo meglico (prekosi tudi zveste ''spremljevalke'' za sijaj iz Koreje).

Divine Oil (50ml for 16,80€, 100ml for 25,60€) is also Caudalie's Best Seller for a reason. If I praised dry oil scents in the past, Divine Oil took everything to a whole another level. Beautifully scented with flowery, earthy, woody notes you'll be probably charmed in a minute To me, it smells like woods and mild grapes with a hint of vanilla. Fragrance is so subtle yet noticeable you won't need any additional perfume. In one word, it smells like pure luxury as the glass bottle itself announces. Grape, hibiscus, sesame and argan oil are the nourishing base. Texture is almost heavenly - light and easily absorbed which makes your skin glow from within. I'm charmed. I also love the fact that it has a spray pump at both - 50ml and 100ml. I use it mainly for my body and hair but also as an extra addition for my face. There's also a perfume inspired by Divine Oil fragrance I'm dying to smell.

Divine Oil (50ml za 16,80€, 100ml za 25,60€) je prav tako ''best seller'' z razlogom saj preseneti z lahko teksturo in čudovitim vonjem. Če sem bila navdušenka suhih olj že v preteklosti, je Divine Oil ponesel kategorijo suhih olj še višje. Vonj cvetov, lesnih not in zemeljkast pridih očarajo v trenutku. Osebno mi diši zelo ''zemeljsko'' z lesnimi notami, milim grozdjem in s ščepcem vanilije. Dišava je vsekakor subtilna vendar dovolj očitna, da prejmete zelo veliko komplimentov. Če povzamem v eno besedo je vonj čisti luksuz. Osnova olja so grozdno, arganovo, hibiskusovo in sezamovo olje za globinsko nego. Tekstura je lahkotna kakor se za suho olje spodobi hkrati pa se v poletnih dneh vpije v meri sekund. Očarana sem nad izdelkom. Všeč mi je tudi dejstvo da imata obe velikosti sprej pumpico za lažji nanos. Uporabljam ga v glavnem za telo in lase, dodam pa ga tudi nočnim kremicam ko imam izsušeno kožo. Če Vam je vonj simpatičen, obstaja tudi parfumska verzija (na žalost je nisem zasledila v Sloveniji).

Premières Vendanges Moisturizing Cream (17,90€) has been in my sister's daily routine for roughly a year or two. Due to antioxidant ingredients and quite creamy texture it's more suitable for normal/dry skintypes. Perfect for applying before makeup and suitable for younger skin. You only need a pea size amount to cover your entire face with this potent product. Grape seed oil deeply nourishes and provides antioxidants for protective day care.

Premières Vendanges Moisturizing Cream (17,90€) kraljuje v sestrini omarici že leto ali dve. Krema ima močno sposobnost antioksidantov, ki dnevno zavarujejo mlado kožo. Tekstura je sicer malce bolj gosta kot pri navadnih kremah, vendar jo potrebujete le ščepec za cel obraz. Ker je gostejša in bolj hranljiva krema je vsekakor bolj primerna za normalno in suho kožo. Olje grozdnih pečk neguje kožo skozi cel dan. Meni osebno je krema všeč, vendar se je potrebno navaditi na gostejšo formulo. Je ne priporočam osebam z mastno ali mešano kožo.

Vinoperfect Cell Renewal Night Cream (27,20€) is the richest, most potent cream I've experienced for the last two years. It's all I've been searching for my dry skin with dark spots. It supposedly stimulates the renewal of skin cells to perfect pores, dark spots and imperfections overnight. I totally agree about waking up with well rested skin and fresh, bright texture. Also, it's stated that it's 62x more effective than Vitamin C itself. Because of fairly thick texture you need only the smallest pea size amount. Generally, I really really like it as it has wonderful ingredients like shea butter, grape seed oil, glycolic acid, panthenol, grapevine shoot extract which nourish and perfect my skin with a mix of acids, oils and butters. Smells indulgently citrusy. Note that you won't like the texture itself if you generally avoid heavy textures.

Cell Renewal Night Cream (27,20€) je najbolj bogata krema kar sem jih preizkusila v zadnjih dveh letih. Prav tako je gosta, hkrati pa tako učinkovita, da je idealna za nočno nego moje suhe, pegaste kože. Po navedbah naj bi stimulirala kožne celice k obnovi za manj vidne pore, izboljšane temne madeže in ostale nepravilnosti kar čez noč. Sicer nisem opazila zelo vidnih rezultatov samo z eno uporabo je pa koža vsekakor bolj napeta in lepša po redni uporabi. Tekstura kože je lepša, prav tako pa deluje koža spočito. Caudalie navaja, da je ta specifična krema 62x bolj učinkovita kot navaden Vitamin C. Krema mi je osebno zelo, zelo všeč saj ima čudovite sestavine kot so karitejevo maslo, olje grozdnih pečk, glikolno kislino, panthenol, ekstrakt vinske trte ki poskrbijo za koktejl kislin, olj in masla. Krema diši sveže, malce spominja na limone. Krema Vam ne bo všeč če se ponavadi izogibate težkim teksturam. Linija Vinoperfect je ena izmed bolj prepoznavnih iz Caudalie vrste.

Fleur de Vigne Fresh Fragrance (50ml for 24€, mine is tester) is the most refreshing scent I have ever willingly tested. It's a blend of white rose, pink peppercorn, watermelon, grapefruit, mandarin and cedar. Basically it smells like citrus, mandarin and notes of green grass, grape leaves for bitterness and zesty flowers. I would usually never pick such a zesty, citrusy scent but this has grown on me over the past few, utterly hot weeks. It's citrusy but has a pinch of bitterness and earthiness if it makes any sense. The most natural smelling perfume I've tried in a long time. Longevity is pretty similar to average perfumes but you can still capture a whiff or two after several hours.

Fleur de Vigne Fresh Fragrance (50ml za 24€, moj je v obliki testerja) je najbolj osvežujoč vonj ki je pritegnil mojo pozornost že v sami trgovini. Je mešanica bele vrtnice, roza popra, lubenice, grenivke, mandarine in cedre. Meni osebno diši kot mešanica citrusov in not zelene trave, grozdnih listov in malo cvetlic. Nikoli se ne bi odločila za tak vonj pred nekaj leti vendar mi je dišava prirasla k srcu v teh vročih dneh. Vsekakor ima kot večina Caudalie izdelkov zemeljske note - nikakor umetno ampak malce grenko za poživitev. Ponavadi ga lahko zaznam nekaj ur po nanosu. Vonj je tudi v obliki gela za prhanje.

Thè des Vignes Shower Gel (200ml for 9,60€) is soap free body cleanser that doesn't irritate sensitive skin. This particular scent out of the four has notes of purple grape-skin, honey and grape stem saps for bitterness and depth. Orange blossom, ginger, jasmine make the scent what I called ''more manly''. It's really earthy, deep and reminds on refreshing colognes. Rinsing the gel off, you're left with long lasting captivating unisex scent. Definitely sensual and grown-up which is a nice novelty toward my usual sweet, fruity, vanilla scents.

Thè des Vignes Shower Gel (200ml za 9,60€, moj je v obliki testerja) je nežen gel za tuširanje brez baze mila. Ne draži občutljive kože in obstaja v 4 vonjih. Thè des Vignes ima note lupine temnega grozdja, medu in grozdnih vitic za globino ter grenkobo. Cvet pomarančevca, jasmin in ingver še dodatno dodajo noto ''moškosti''. Na kar tudi ta gel spominja - zemeljsko, osvežujočo moško kolonjsko. Vonj je univerzalno všeč tako moškim in ženskam saj je zares čuten. Je vsekakor osvežitev v moji običajni zbirki sladkih, sadnih in vanilijevih dišav.

I normally stay away from reviewing testers but Divine Legs (100ml za 25,60€) impressed me so much, I have a need to share my thoughts with you. I usually feel super uncomfortable and self-conscious when wearing shorts, skirts or anything above the knee. In fact, I usually tend to stay away from Summer clothes as long as possible, until I'm ready to reveal my super pale legs. By that time I already get a bit of colour to my upper body (as much as a pale lady can) and my legs look way paler than needed. What I haven't realised is that I had a solution right at my nearest beauty shop. Divine Legs is a one step bronzing lotion that perfects surface of your skin and adds a hint of colour to your legs. It dries down within seconds, mistakes are easily corrected with normal lotion and it doesn't transfer upon normal sweating. I'm absolutely astonished by this miracle worker and I need a full size ASAP.

Ponavadi se izogibam oceni testerjev ker so dokaj nezanesljive, vendar me je Divine Legs (100ml za 25,60€) popolnoma očaral le z dvema nanosema. Pred začetkom poletja se vedno počutim neprijetno razgaljati moje blede, še skoraj zimske noge. Sploh ko je treba iz omare izbrskati kratke hlače, krila ali karkoli nad kolenom. Pravzaprav se izogibam nošenju le-teh kakor dolgo je možno zato ponavadi malce porjavi (kolikor je pač mogoče na sneguljčici) le moj zgornji del telesa. Noge tako izgledajo še bolj blede. Česar se nisem zavedala je, da imam rešitev le nekaj korakov stran od doma. Divine Legs je kot obarvana krema, ki doda naraven pridih porjavelosti nogam (ki so ponavadi pri vseh človeških bitjih svetlejše) in se posuši v nekaj sekundah. Označimo jo kot nekakšen bronzer, ki se spere z vodo. Kljub lastnosti losjona, se krema takoj vpije in ne pušča sledi kljub potenju. Napake pri nanašanju se z lahkoto popravijo le z dodatkom navadnega losjona in malce potrpežljivosti. Naravnost sem očarana in že zbiram denar za takojšen nakup.

No wonder Caudalie quickly became a cult favourite among French and UK beauty fanatics. It's still a fresh new breeze in Slovenia but I'm sure that once you try their formulas and scents, you'll be head over heels with your new discovery. Caudalie is worldwide available in beauty shops and on FeelUnique. Prices may vary upon certain country.

Me ne čudi, da je Caudalie že leta ''kultna'' stalnica pri kozmetičnih navdušencih in priznanih vizažistih v Franciji in Veliki Britaniji. Caudalie je sicer še dokaj sveža sapa v Sloveniji, vendar verjamem da se boste zaljubili v znamko če daste priložnost vsaj enemu izdelku. In če smo že ravno vinorodna dežela z veliko pokušinj vin, verjamem da nam je znamka pisana na kožo. Caudalie je na voljo v večjih kozmetičnih trgovinah kot so Muller,Nama ter na novi, uradni spletni strani Vivaderm.si. Cene se lahko malce razlikujejo, saj sem jih poiskala na uradni, mednarodni strani od Caudalie.