OLAY /OLAZ REGENERIST 3 Zone Facial Cleansing Brush

 Thanks to new and innovative beauty gadgets we can achieve healthy, super clean, soft and radiant skin without going to often to a skin specialist or a beauty salon. First and most important step for beautiful, stunning skin is the cleansing process, because beautiful skin requires commitment not layers and layers on makeup or Instagram filters. I hope you all agree on this !

 After I was reading a review ,made by a beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, for OLAY REGENERIST 3 Zone Facial Cleansing Brush, I decided to buy and try on this beauty device to see if something like this really makes a difference in my skin appearance and texture. I am a little bit late to this brush cleansing game, but better later than never :)

10 Favorite Drugstore Beauty Products under 10

I was planning for a long time to make a list with some of my favorite drugstore gems, beauty products and makeup.
Every year I try to hunt for affordable, magical beauty products that work out just as good as something more expensive. It was really difficult to chose my favorite 10 products that will not break the bank, but I think that in the end I made a really nice and wise selection.
Even the most famous make up artists are using some of these drugstore gems, and to me it really makes sense, because you can save money and still use amazing beauty and makeup products without giving up on good quality.

1.Milani Baked Blush,  these blushes have just the right amount of shimmer to give a soft glow to the cheeks. Milani Blush In Berry Amore is rose-berry shade that looks great on most complexions. Milani Luminoso is a warm gorgeous peachy-orange that reminds me of Chanel Caresse. Price 7-10 euro.

Weekend in Paris - art, gardens and cats

Few weeks ago I decided to make a little trip to Paris and it wasn't for romance but more for museums, to seek inspiration, find some artistic resources.

The French capital is full of amazing art galleries, beautiful sculpture gardens and lots of other hidden places, much more interesting things to see than the Eiffel tower or the Champs Elysees boulevard, known for the luxurious shops, for the fancy cafes and for its theaters.

Ziaja - Natural based cosmetics developed under medical and pharmaceutical expertise

 Few months ago a Polish friend of mine told me about some amazing skin care products and introduced me to Ziaja. My blog post today is about how I discovered a range of quality skin care products, cruelty free, based on plants and developed by Polish pharmacists and chemists.

 I was quite intrigued and curious when I've heard that some of their products even received awards, before I made my first order I had to know more about their products to be able to choose the perfect creams and lotions that will suit my skin needs.

 As a client and as a beautician I am really happy to find a cosmetic company concerned about the health of their clients and in the same time a company that is environmentally aware (they have an empty packaging recycling process and they never test on animals).
For me Ziaja means modern beauty, safe skin care (the products are tested at the Medical Academy and in dermato-clinics from Poland), quality skin care products produced with a modern technology, amazing active ingredients and affordable prices. 

 I was pleasantly surprised and really happy that I was allowed to choose 3 products from Ziaja NL  to try out and test for my blog and for you, my readers!

 I really wanted to tell you a little bit about the company and show you why I decided to use and trust their products, just in case someone might think that I received 3 free products and I will try to talk you in to buying them. I am writing about these products on my blog just to share my experience with  the products and with Ziaja as a company so if you are interested in what I  have to say please read on. :) 

Here are the three skin care products I chose to test for you, but for me as well! :)

Ziaja Rose Butter micro-peeling and the importance of exfoliation

You may be cleansing, using the most expensive cosmetics, layering sunscreen but if you are not exfoliating regularly, your skin will look dull, dry, lifeless and with clogged pores. 
 The best type of exfoliation depends on your complexion and the condition and sensitivity of your skin. If you want healthy, glowing skin, regular exfoliation must be a part of your weekly skin care routine. Did you know that your skin can shed 30.000-40.000 dead cells per minute naturally ? How does that sound to you ?

I exfoliate my skin 2 times a week with Ziaja Rose Butter micro -peeling scrub cream and since the very first use my skin feels so smooth and soft.

Ziaja Rose Butter micro -peeling is designed for dry and sensitive skin,allergy and dermatological tested. This product is also a delicate cleanser that smells like fresh roses and it has smooth round micro granules that cant create any micro injuries to the skin. 

YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils

I really love volume and length on my lashes, not just length because long skinny lashes look really wired in my opinion. 
YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils (black ) claims high volume and a dramatic false lash effect. Let's see how it does this job !

Metallic Silver Eyes with MAC Cool Neutrals & Sleek Bad Girl

Last fall there was a return of metallics for eyes but also for cheeks and lips, something that was really cool to wear in the 90's and I kind of liked this makeup trend.

If you have a fair or a light skin complexion you can look up for bronze and charcoal metallics, because darker shades on lighter skin will pop out and make a nice and attractive contrast.
Light silver or golds are best for people with medium to dark skin tones.
My skin is more on the medium side and I did a bronzed metallic look some time ago and I thought I should try out some silver this time. I am really happy how it turned out and I think it looks  nice with my brown eyes and my early tan skin. I hope you will like this look also.

 Like usual, I will list below all the products used, for everyone who asked on my Instragram about what lipstick I wear and what pigments I used and stuff like that.

Fashion and Flowers at Keukenhof

Few days ago I  have been at the most amazing and beautiful orchid show from Europe that took place between 24 March and 16 May in the Beatrix Pavilion of Keukenhof, in Holland. 

It was breath -taking and impressive ! Gorgeous orchids and beautiful anthuriums everywhere, orchid crafted dresses, designer shoes and hats. I did not know where to look first, it was overwhelming.

From works of art to simple floral window displays, the entire event is an explosion of color, positive vibration and a magnificent inspiration. Sadly I have not done as many photos as I wanted because it was very busy and I was just hypnotized by the entire atmosphere. 

Codage Paris N.03 Radiance & Energy Serum, Perfect French Skin Care Luxury

Codage N.03 Radiance & Energy Serum is the 3-rd serum from a lovely skin care collection of 11 serums, made in France by CODAGE, expensive luxury line of skincare. Seven of these serums are special formulated to target specific skin issues such as dryness, age spots, acne, redness, shine and imperfections.

Codage N.03 Radiance & Energy Serum is a genuine elixir of cellular replenishment, especially formulated to detoxify and restore brightness to dull, tired skin.
Formulated using the brand's French pharmacy expertise, the powerful blend of ingredients help to prevent further signs of ageing and brighten the complexion.

Urban Decay Naked 3 Soft Rose Makeup Look

I was planning for a long time to  make a new look with my Naked 3 palette, and finally  there were some sunny days (partly sunny ) and I could take decent photos. If you like natural looks, fresh and simple but with a little bit of something you will love this makeup also. I find it a little bit dolly but feminine and different than just the usual Instagram cut crease eye sharp shadow technique that is so viral and not very attractive (in my opinion).
This look is really easy to do, easy to wear and almost perfect for any shape of eye and it will suit perfect brown and green eyes, but also some shades of blue :), so just try it on!

 Story of my life, I took 1000 pictures (not really but lots and lots ) and only a few were good :)).... not even 5 of them ! Here are some of the pictures and also the list of products used, along with the Naked 3 eye shadow palette.