The power of Clay & Clay-based Skincare

I was never putting a lot of attention to clay. It was usually in my harsh acne-skin products (which were a big failure btw) and I always felt clay is not the best choice for my dry skin. However, ever since I've been sick and I've been rediscovering different treatments to boost up immune system, I came across clay a lot, a lot of times. Heck, it's perfect to re-boost back your health only by drinking it. And it has a lot of helpful minerals for your body. Why not trying it also on my face then?

Nikoli nisem veliko razmišljala o glini. Je pač bila tam nekje, glino pa so ponavadi vsebovali moji najbolj agresivni čistilci za aknasto kožo v najstniškem obdobju (slaba, slaba ideja). Glino sem vedno povezovala z izsušitvijo moje suhe kože, zato sem se je izogibala. Dokler nisem prišla do točke, ko sem zbolela. Odkrivala sem različne naravne načine za povišanje mojega imunskega sistema in glej ga zlomka, pitje gline dejansko pomaga pri čiščenju in regeneraciji telesa. Glina vsebuje ogromno mineralov, ki jih telo potrebuje za normalno delovanje (poleg vseh probiotikov in vitaminskih dodatkov). Če je dovolj dobra za notranjnost, zakaj ne bi preizkusila gline tudi na obrazu?

MUST TRY products from The Body Shop: TOP Favourites I always repurchase

The Body Shop = body butters. If you're thinking like that, then you're seriously missing out. The Body Shop offers so much more and that's also the main reason I always return in their store. It's fun but not overly cheesy - delivering only the best results if you choose the right product for the your needs. Let's start with the most obvious TOP The Body Shop pick, shall we?

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The Body Shop = maslo za telo. Če razmišljate tako, potem resno zamujate skrite The Body Shop adute. Ponuja veliko več kot le odlična masla in je ponavadi ena izmed mojih prvih postojank v tujini. Izdelek ponudi točno to kar ponuja, hkrati pa je embalaža še vedno okusno igriva. Končno smo dobili The Body Shop v Slovenijo, vsa naročila pa lahko oddate tukaj. Trenutno je na voljo le spletna trgovina, čez nekaj mesecev pa se bomo sprehajali po prvi slovenski The Body Shop trgovini. Ker sem velika oboževalka The Body Shop-a že od nekdaj (in so to tudi opazili) so mi za vas ponudili kodo za 20% popust na VSE izdelke: SARA20 v spletni trgovini. 
Jaz nimam od tega nič tako da brez skrbi - to je le moja dobra volja in zaupanje v njihove izdelke. Če vas bo slučajno zamikal nakup, boste vsaj prihranili nekaj evrov. Vsi izdelki, ki jih redno uporabljam pa so navedeni v nadaljevanju.

Vitamin C Skincare Comparison and The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F

Where should I start? I don't want to dive into chemistry too much but you've probably heard that vitamin C is good for brightening the skin. All natural way to more even skintone without any harsh chemicals. Now that's what I like. Beside anti-age effect, it's also great for redness, dullness, pigmentation and sun protection as vitamin C is antioxidant after all. I've hunted down different vitamin C skin products as we all know, I need a more unified and brighter complexion. I'm happy to say that I'm most pleased with The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F. It's affordable at 18,90€, effective and oil-based which is a total score for my dry skin. Texture is pretty much perfect - really similar to dry oil. Sinks into the skin really fast, it can be layered before makeup and doesn't leave any gritty residue. Skin looks more healthy and I love to use it in the morning or before bedtime. Yup, I would warmly recommend this version to all my fellow girls with dry skin.

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Kje naj začnem? Odkrito rečeno se na kemijo ne spoznam najbolje, vendar sem že velikokrat slišala priporočila o vitaminu C za bolj sijočo polt. Je naravna pot do bolj poenotene polti brez uporabe škodljivih kemikalij. In ravno to mi je všeč. Poleg sijoče polti je lahko vitamin C odličen dodatek za nego proti gubicam, pusti polti, rdečici, hiperpigmentaciji. Vitamin C je prav tako antioksidant, ki lahko čez dan dodatno zaščiti kožo pred sončnimi žarki. Polovila sem najbolj popularne pripravke z vitaminom C, ki so me prepričali z enostavno in uporabno teksturo. Prav tako pa so dodatno izboljšali izgled moje puste, suhe in utrujene kože. Prvo mesto zaupam The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% v vitaminu F. Za okoli 18,90€ na Beautyology (btw, ta stran je najbolj informativna stran za pravo izbiro izdelka!) ni ravno najcenejši med The Ordinary, vendar se z dokaj suho-oljnato teksturo odkupi vsem s suho kožo. V kožo se lepo vpije in sloji z nadaljnjo nego. Prav tako ga rada uporabljam pred nanosom ličil, saj doda moji koži malce več nege za čez dan. Vpije se dokaj hitro, obenem pa nima zrnate teksture kot večina klasičnih izdelkov z vitaminom C. Moja koža izgleda po nanosu celo malce bolj zdrava in gladka na otip. Priporočam vsem z suhim/normalnim tipom kože.

Lush New Products unboxing & first impressions

Lush is thriving with new products, including Halloween and Christmas editions. It's my favourite season to indulge into extra creamy and warm scented Lush items. My big Lush wishlist has shrunk with trying a few bits from their Halloween, standard and Christmas collection. Don't forget to check out my first YouTube video with Lush unboxing. Unfortunately the new channel is not english (it's in slovenian language, sorry) but you can still check demos of products. And don't be afraid, my blog will still remain primarily english. Let's dig in!

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Lush kar cveti z novostmi v tem mrzlem a prazničnem času. Noč čarovnic in božič sta kot nalašč za preizkušanje novih izdelkov za tuširanje in doooolge kopeli. Ni bolj prazničnega občutka kot zavohati svojo najljubšo začimbno dišavo. To sezono sem tudi jaz pobrskala po njihovi spletni trgovini in izbrala nekaj izdelkov, ki so mi takoj padli v oči. Paketek sem odpirala tudi na mojem novem YouTube kanalu Nalična, posnetek pa si lahko ogledate tukaj. Kanal je v slovenščini in bom več kot vesela vašega ogleda, nekaj dodatnih vtisov pa sem strnila v to objavo.

Vichy Dermablend Foundation

Have you ever tried Vichy Dermablend foundation? If you have, you already know it's super longlasting and quite full coverage. Actually, I'm always angry at myself not re-purchasing a new bottle as soon as my older runs out. It's truly a multi-tasker: you can mix it, blend it and whip it with different products to achieve different finishes and coverage.

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Ste si želeli kdaj preizkusiti prekrivnost Vichy pudrov? Potem je ravno pravi čas da obiščete lekarne, saj Vichy ob vsakem nakupu pudra podarja 100ml Purete Thermale odstranjevalca ličil. Vichy ponuda raznovrstno izbiro pudrov za vsak tip kože, tudi za gubice. Vendar je le ena linija tako kultna, da je enostavno greh če je še niste preizkusili. Pišem o Vichy Dermablend - popolni prekrivnosti, dolgoobstojnosti in naravnem zaključku. Je puder, ki sam po sebi ponuja mnogo možnosti saj ga lahko mešate in nanašate na različne načine.

Lush Haul: Plum Rain, Dream Cream & Sugar Plum Fairy

Lush is my comforting spot. I had a lot of stress hanging over me these past months and I've finally managed to finish my master's degree (in psychology). Before my final stress moment, I was sucked into my comfort shop. Good ol' Dream Cream sounded like a perfect balm to soothe my stress and new Plum Rain spoke to me with fruity acidness.

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Lush je moja udobna točka. Še pred tedni sem doživljala ogromno stresa, vendar sem končno lahko oddala svoje magistrsko delo iz psihologije. Ravno nekje med zadnjimi (najbolj) stresnimi izdihljaji sem v trenutku šibkosti zavila v mojo udobno točko - Lush. Dobri stari Dream Cream še nikoli ni izgledal in dišal bolj mamljivo kot v tistem stresnem trenutku. Prav tako mi je zadišalo malce božanja pod prho - zame novi Plum Rain mi je predstavljal sončen začetek z njegovo igrivo sadno mešanico.

Korean Skincare Haul: Nature Republic Peeling Mask & Skinfood Fresh Apple Cream

Look at me, refreshing my love towards Korean skincare. I really missed my usual Korean reviews for a while now. Plus I always felt like I haven't really dipped my fingers into their wide range of skincare. I've promised myself I would try at least several Korean skincare bits before the end of this year. Maybe I'm easily impressed these days but I'm already fairly fascinated by their performance. Or at least I choose correctly for my always dry skin. Jolse is my favourite place to browse and shop as it's super easy to navigate, has free worldwide shipping and their offer refreshes regularly with new Korean releases.

Comforting Shower Edition: Drugstore products I'm currently using & loving

I was recently inspired by comforting almond and oats scent. It's such a refreshment to start a new colder season and getting further away from tropical scents. Birthday treats like Kneipp Almond Blossom Shower Foam (about 6,90-10,00€ in drugstores) by beloved friend, is truly a wonderful transition into more rich shower care. Shower foam is thick and soft as a cloud, giving off a soft scent of almonds and baby powder. Scent is beautiful and lingers all day, while my body doesn't feel dry and uncomfortable. I'm curious to see how the corresponding Kneipp Almond Blossom Lotion will act. I'm intrigued to try more of Kneipp. Another indulging scent I discovered in new Balea haircare. I'm amazed at how good ''the milky oat'' scent lingers on my hair with only using Balea Hafermilch Conditioner or Shampoo (1,50€ each in DrogerieMarkt). New Balea line is all vegan, silicone free and adorable to look at. Also, my hair feels soft although I use silicone products pretty regularly beforehand.

Caudalie VineActiv 3-in-1 Moisturizer review

Is there such thing as an Ideal Skin?

Probably not, but it's what society and beauty brands want us to believe. We all have flaws and imperfections no matter how much we want to conceal or get rid of them. It's inevitable. We're only humans with pores and random pigmentation that allows our skin to ''breath'' and protect itself. It's not a coincidence that I'm addressing two main ''skin issues'' of modern society: enlarged pores and hyperpigmentation. It's something we shouldn't have yet most of us have at least one. But don't get yourself down by my words, I still believe you can slightly minimize imperfections on all areas.

Mission Perfection Eyes? New Clarins multi-tasking Corrector for Dark Circles

Yup, they've picked the right girl for the right product. It's the first thing that went through my mind when I opened my Clarins goodie bag. It's like faith, me and my new Clarins Mission Perfection Yeux. I suffer from terrible under-eye circles with blue shadows, which are even more visible with a line of freckles on my cheeks. In my mid-20's and with dry skin, I sure get dehydrated skin around eyes. Which is not ideal, especially in the age of ''growing my first, expression wrinkles''. Quite frankly, I get dry unpleasant feeling really often so I need to care for my eye area religiously - every day.

Honey Comfort for Dry Skin? Melvita Nectar de Miels Skincare Review

Honey and dry skin equals perfection? That might the right calculation if we throw Melvita skincare into the mix. Not only honey, but ecological thyme honey, is the heart of the new Melvita Nectar de Miels for dry and sensitive skintypes. Nectar de Miels for face skin is not stealing the spotlight from same-name honey bodycare (thoughts and review here), but rather celebrating the over succeeded organic line that might just help with those last bits of dry skin.

Festive Beauty Collections you shouldn't miss out this Holiday Season

Let me introduce you to the most beautiful, festive collections for this holiday season. Separating them from other chaff, I'm highly impressed with their performance, looks, quality and value for the money. Although I generally love glitters and bling bling every once in a while, I'm getting slightly agitated with identical glitter concept every holiday season. It's nice to see a fresh new air of sophisticated beauty editions that are actually usable all year around.

Passing or fancy? New Skincare & Haircare on Trial: Autumn 2016

Skincare & Haircare Trial from January is still highly favourable post on my blog. And I can see why. It's easy to read, informative, loaded with different products and it's a quick fix when you're doubting about any new product on the market. Shall we dig into another pile of new haircare and skincare?

Lush Haul: Christmas edition & D'Fluff, Brazened Honey Mask

I'm a retired Lushie. And I got my Lush mojo back, just in time before Christmas. I can't imagine Christmas without Lush and Snow Fairy is my Christmas staple. Luckily for my wallet, Snow Fairy was sold out at my nearest Lush shop but that didn't stop me from getting pink marshmallows and toffee treats.

New Korean Skincare Technology with Nanodiamonds: Teradia TD Repair

There's a new Korean technology on the market under the brand name Teradia. Teradia TD Repair series has been made with TD F.A.S.T. technology, a molecular design, for easy skin absorption of active ingredients. This technology is based on diamonds in molecular design to easily transfer active (plant) ingredients into the skin. Fast absorption, gradual targeting, effective absorption of high-concentrated ingredients and continuous hydration control is what TD F.A.S.T. technology promises. It shapes up firmness, even skintone and radiance with nano diamond formula, glutathione, calendula flower oil and grape seed extract. Sounds like an alienated product, right? Honestly, this is even a bit too much for me, so I'll try to easily explain my experience as I'm not a chemist to verify chemistry and technology of this unique product.

Holika Holika x DODO Cat Collection: Review, Test & Swatches

To combine makeup and cats, is the cutest way to grab anyone's attention. I (clearly) couldn't stay away from fairly recent Holika Holika x DODO Cat Collection, which was made in collaboration with French illustrator Audrey Jeanne and a cat lady herself. Entire collection is way too adorable to not admire at least one of the pieces. Pastel shades, cute cat prints and Holika Holika's style are match made in heaven. It was an urge to collect all pieces - one of the Glow Cushion BB (two designs), Dust Out 3 in 1 Trans-Foam Cleanser and both Hearthful Gel Bar Tints. A collection worth a look and a precious collectible piece for any makeup addict. Holika Holika x DODO Cat is sold on Jolse, a Korean online store with free worldwide shipping. It's limited so be quick to collect any missing pieces.

Heartful Gel Bar Tint (6,78$, shop online) act as lightweight, tinted, gel lipbalms and leave a longlasting stain afterwards. They're not the most intense treatments in lip care department but rather a good company on the go. With one swipe you're able to achieve that lit-from-within glow with a tint of colour, while swiping it several times it can bring a full on intensity. From pale pink up to cool fuchsia (#01 Pink) or from light pink up to warmer coral pink (#02 Coral). Both are scented like floral candies, somewhere between strawberry and orchid. Along with that, gel tint is shaped into a classic Holika Holika heart shape and the bullet is full of cute (kawaii) cat prints. Sturdy metal case is just perfect for handbags. 

Heartful Gel Tint Bar #01 Pink

Heartful Gel Tint Bar #02 Coral

Holika Holika DODO Cat Face2Change Glow Cushion BB (2 designs at 15,98$, shop online) has an added shiny essence in a shape of a cat paw. That means, that the cushion is exclusively glowy and perfect for normal or dry skintypes. It has a pearly effect, which looks unusually natural and unnoticeable on the sunlight. Skin looks perfected, glowy and natural. This also brings me to the next point. The lightest shade out of the two, #21 is perfect for fair ladies between NW15, NC15 and NW20. Blends beautifully with my skintone and has a fair medium coverage. One more thing I need to mention is quite a strong floral scent. If you're sensitive to strong scents, you might not be impressed with this one. Also, it can enhance large pores or imperfections, especially if have oily or combination skin. Still, it manages to cover and camouflage dry parts of the face. As all cushions, it comes in a handy compact form with perfecting pad for on-the-go application. Holika Holika's refill can be purchased and fit into the cushion compact. Love at first tap!

Holika Holika Dust Out 3 in 1 Trans-foam Cleanser (7,18$, shop online) is a multi-purpose product. Texture and final results are fantastic for combination and oily skintypes. Cleanser can be easily used in three ways: as a mask, as a cleanser or as a mild scrub. It has deep cleaning agent for thoroughly cleaning your pores and reduce sebum. Tiny particles also massage and improve skin elasticity. Texture reminds is similar to white clay and the afterwards result is squeaky clean. It truly removes any kind of dust and impurities but the cleansing effect is a bit too much for dry skintypes. Oily skin would love this and at generous 120g you can't really complain. I personally use it as a target product for pores around the nose.

Yes, yes, yes! I'm totally in love and I would repurchase the entire collection in a heartbeat. Well, maybe not the Trans-foam cleanser, that's mostly suited for oily skintypes, but definitely Glow Cushion BB and both Heartful Gel Tint Bars. I can't stop looking at the entire collection and they're definitely a valuable piece to my Korean collection. You can find everything on my favourite Korean store Jolse at pretty affordable prices.

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.

Weleda covers all family members & Nail Care Giveaway

Weleda as a multi tasking brand easily takes care of all your family members without any harsh or irritating chemicals. If you cherish your health and health of your loved ones, then don't look any further. Weleda is not only looking sunny bright with colorful packaging, but it rather delivers with lovely textures and effective ingredients. I'm more and more impressed with days of testing and I truly fallen in love with their body and face creams. Along with regular Weleda products, they recently released two new lines and a basket full of festive Christmas sets in their best selling scents like wild rose, sea buckthorn, almond and pomegranate.

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Weleda s svojo vsestranskostjo poskrbi prav za vsakega člana družine, brez nevarnih ali škodljivih sestavin. Če radi poskrbite za svoje zdravje, hkrati pa želite v tem prazničnem času obdariti s sončno obarvano kolekcijo nege, potem je Weleda pravi naslov. Tega ne trdim izključno po prvem vtisu embalaž, ampak sem iz dneva v dan bolj očarana tudi s samimi teksturami znotraj ličnih produktov. Sicer mogoče ne bodo vsi izdelki pisani na kožo čisto vsakemu, vendar z gotovostjo verjamem, da nega za obraz in telo ne bo razočarala. Poleg rednih izdelkov, ki jih lahko odlično zapakiramo zaradi zunanjih škatlic, Weleda tokrat ponuja tudi praznične sete izdelkov za prhanje in losjonov za telo v njihovih značilnih vonjih vrtnice, granatnega jabolka, mandlja, sivke in rakitovca. Vse sete, ki so na voljo v Sloveniji, lahko naročite in jih podrobno raziščete tukaj. 

Natural fragrance for hard-working mom and grandma

Weleda perfumes Jardin de Vie (about 19,99€ at 50ml) are a pretty recent novelties on Weleda shelves. Inspiration came from live gardens and their popular lines of rose, sea buckthorn and pomegranate. I admit, scent is pretty unknown to my scent buds and the intensity is really strong. Rose, a cheerful natural interpretation of Chloe, and Agrume, a sparkly citrusy sugared scent can definitely cover a more younger and also mature generation. They are both fresh with a lovely herbal twist that's almost unnoticeable. Moms and middle aged women will be thrilled. On the other hand, Grenade is a much more mature scent with neroli, orange, vanilla. It's for older women with more grace and more sharp taste. It's nothing like pomegranate but rather a herbal mix of citruses and neroli.

Naravne dišave za mamo ali babico, kateri si zaslužita več kot poljub

Dišave Jardin de Vie (19,99€ za 50ml) so dokaj nove pridobitve na Weleda policah. Inspiracija se je črpala iz že obstoječih a trdno zasidranih linij, zakar smo priča trem naravnim dišavam divje vrtnice, rakitovca in granatnega jabolka. Priznam, da smo mi vonji popolnoma tuji v primerjavi z ostalimi sintetičnimi dišavami. So nekaj posebnega, zato priporočam da jih povonjate pred nakupom. Kljub temu vam lahko pomagam z nekaj iztočnicami po mojem okusu. Na lastno presenečenje sem najbolj navdušena nad divjo vrtnico, kljub temu da ne maram vonja pravih vrtnic. Spominja na Chloe parfume, obenem pa vsebuje bergamotko, geranijo, ylang-ylang in cedro. Vsekakor najbolj mladostna izbira. Obenem je tudi rakitovec dokaj svež in citrusen, osebno me spominja na citrusne šumeče tablete. Moji mami je neznansko všeč, meni niti ne tako zelo. Divjo vrtnico ter rakitovec bi lahko uporabljale mlade ženske ali tiste v zlatih srednjih letih. Nepričakovano granatno jabolko je popolno nasprotje od svežine - z nerolijem, pomarančo, davano in vanilijo je vonj malce težek ampak mogočen. Primeren je tako za zimske dni, kot tudi starejše ženske z močno izoblikovanim in prefinjenim okusom. 

Skin food for father's and boyfriend's scratches

Skinfood cream (5,69-11,00€) from Weleda is a herbal classic among many beauty enthusiasts. It takes care of every wound, scratch or cracked skin while it soothes with herbal extracts like marigold, chamomile and many others. Due to high percentage of herbal, it also has a distinct scent that's easily unisex. Actually, your boyfriend or dad will probably like the scent even more. Cream can be used absolutely everywhere - from knees up to elbows, lips and face. Dry skin with dry patches can also be fixed in the matter of days. I preferably use it around my nose area or through entire face when my skin is dry.

Hrana za očetove ali fantove praske, ki so jih neštetokrat pridobili le za vas

Krema Skin Food (5,69€ za 30ml) je Weledina klasika, ki je nikakor ne smete zamuditi. Poskrbi prav za vsak hrapav kotiček kože in vsako prasko, saj na osnovi zelišč pomirja in neguje suho, hrapavo ali razpokano kožo. Mačeha, kamilica in ognjič bodo varno zaščitili, hkrati pa dodajo kremi dokaj zeliščen vonj. Krema se tako rekoč lahko uporablja vsepovsod - od komolcev, kolen in obraza. Suha koža, ki se malce lušči, mi je še kako znana v zimskih dneh. Sama najraje uporabljam Skin Food na okončinah ali po obrazu - negovalna olja in zelišča še kako prijajo kot dodatna nega. Ravno zaradi zeliščnega vonja je Skin Food primeren tudi za moške in bodo še kako radi videli, da jim ponudite dodatno nego.

Gentle rose for older sister or young mom to maintain youthful skin

Along with other Weleda face moisturizers, is Wild Rose Smoothing Day Cream (about 16,78€ for 30ml) definitely the first pick to combat first lines and wrinkles. With soothing wild rose oil you'll bound to see success. It helps to reduce the appearance of ageing and smoothes out the skin's texture. It increases elasticity and keeps skin hydrated through the day. It's perfect for all women over 25-30 and I love to use it before my actual makeup application. It has a light yet creamy texture that's perfect for cold weather. Along with Wild Rose, there's also an option of Almond care for sensitive skin, Iris for hydration, Pomegranate for anti-age effect and Primrose for radiance.

Nežna vrtnica za starejšo sestro ali mlado mamico, ki želi ohraniti mladostni obraz

Poleg vseh mogočih krem za obraz iz Welede, je Vlažilna krema divje vrtnice (16,78€ za 30ml) pritegnila mojo pozornost izključno zaradi predhodnih priporočil na spletu. Ker je nega dokaj hranljiva in vrtnica uspešno zadržuje vlago v koži, lahko omili tudi dejavnike staranja. Prve gubice so lahko majhna nadloga, vendar z redno uporabo olja divje vrtnice v sami kremi izboljša elastičnost in obnavljanje kože. Primerna je za vse nad 30.letom, kljub temu pa jo sama obožujem kot podlago za ličila. Ima lahko teksturo, hkrati pa odlično nahrani mojo suho kožo. Enostavno varna izbira, če pa obožujete vonj vrtnic, pa se lahko ponovno zaljubite. Za občutljivo kožo je na voljo mandelj, linija perunike bo poskrbela za normalno in mešano kožo, medtem ko granatno jabolko kožo napne. Vse linije za obraz si oglejte tukaj.

Magical sticks for sister's polished nails and cuticles

Pomegranate nail care is also a recent novelty among Weleda's family. It includes three products that will make your cuticles and nails shine. Nail Care Pen in particular is one of the products that caught my attention due to horrific cuticles on my sister's hands. They were painful, obvious and of need for extra care. Nail Care Pen sorted out her problems in no time, I can easily say within a week or two. The texture is light but oily and sinks into the cuticles in terms of seconds. It also smells like fresh orange or pomegranate, absolutely yummy. The other two, Cuticle Softener Pen and Shine Pen can be tested by you - just follow until the end of the post for a small giveaway.

Magične paličice za vedno urejene sestrine nohtke in obnohtno kožico

Tudi nega nohtov z granatnim jabolkom je svež vetrič na našem trgu. Oboževalke manikur in vedno urejenih nohtov bodo popolnoma očarane nad tremi izdelki (9,99-10,99€), ki sestavljajo linijo. S sestro sva potestirali Svinčnik za nego nohtov in obnohtne kožice, vam pa v nadaljevanju objave prepuščam test ostalih dveh paličic. Z čopastim aplikatorjem se je oljna vsebina zlahka nanesla na obnohtno kožico. Tekstura je enostavno fenomenalna, saj je oljnata, hkrati pa se v trenutku vpije in ne pušča oljnih sledi. Obnohtna kožica se je popravila že po nekaj nanosih in dnevih, sam zapeljiv vonj granatnega jabolka pa omami. Vsekakor dobi Svinčnik za nego nohtov in obnohtne kožice en velik plus za takšno učinkovitost in odlično teksturo. Ponavadi ne opazim sprememb tako hitro, ampak ta svinčnik je zlata vreden. Učinek lahko pripišem naravnim sestavinam kot so karitejevo maslo, olje granatnega jabolka in čebeljemu vosku ter oljem kokosa, soje, mandlja, jojobe. Le katera bi se lahko uprla urejenim nohtom?

Giveaway

Weleda is pretty much available all around the world, but just in case, I'm giving you a chance to try out one of their new pomegranate nail care pens with 94% of organic ingredients. I'm giving away Cuticle Softener Pen & Shine Pen.

I will randomly choose 2 persons among those who:
- Like Weleda Slovenija on Facebook (they repost international articles)
- Like my blog page Passing Fancy on Facebook
- Leave a comment on this blog post or on Facebook that you've entered

Winners will be picked out on 29.12.2015 and announced on my Facebook page. Good luck!

Nagradna Igra

Weleda praznične sete in vse izdelke si lahko ogledate na spletni trgovini Tamaschi, ki je tudi uradni zastopnik Welede v Sloveniji. Obenem lahko pobrskate po izdelkih v Mullerjih, ki imajo dokaj velik nabor setov in izdelkov, ter tudi v DM poslovalnicah. In ker vem, da ste prav tako navdušenke lepotnih izdelkov in skrbite za svoje nohtke, vam z Weledo podarjam:

- Svinčnik za odstranjevanje obnohtne kožice
- Svinčnik za nego in lesk nohtov

Oba izdelka vsebujeta skoraj 94% organskih sestavin in vsebujejo olje granatnega jabolka.

Izbrala bom 2 osebi, vse kar morate storiti je:
- všečkati FB stran Weleda Slovenija
- všečkati FB stran Passing Fancy
- s komentarjem pod to objavo ali objavo na FB mi sporočite, da sodelujete

V roku 29.12.2015 naznanim zmagovalce na FB strani Passing Fancy. Srečno!