Suché kefovanie

Ak si myslíte že vás tu budem poučovať ako umývať riad alebo drhnúť koberec, veľmi sa mýlite. Dnes sa budeme rozprávať o kefovaní pokožky na sucho. 

Je to tradičná technika, ktorou si dokážete veľmi pomôcť vášmu zdraviu, ale aj štruktúre pokožky.

Osobne rada robím suché kefovanie pred sprchou kedy môžete zmy všetky odumreté časti pokožky. Pri kefovaní sa postupuje od nôh smerom ku srdcu, pričom robiť by ste mali krátke pohyby smerom hore, ktoré by ste mali pomaly predlžovať. Kefovanie môže trvať od minútky po ako dlho vám je príjemné, ale bežných 5 minút denne alebo niekoľko krát za týždeň vie veľmi pomôcť. 

Suché kefovanie pomáha zlepšovaní krvného obehu a lymfatickému systému (uvoľňuje telo od toxínov, pomáha zbavovať telo metabolického odpadu- kedy telo môže lepšie fungovať), zvyšovanie cirkulácie v pokožke pomáha pri zbavovaní sa celulitídy, zbavuje vás odumretých kožných buniek, omladzuje nervový systém stimulovaním nervových zakončení v koži, pomáha zo svalovým rozložením a pomáha pri rovnomernom rozložení tukových zásob a pomáha pokožke lepšie absorbovať živiny. A mohla by som o tom rozprávať a rozprávať,.... 

Čo je podstatné, kefu si môžete kúpiť lacno a kdekoľvek (kamarátka si ju kúpila v 101drogerie za 4€, ja som si ju kúpila v Bratislave v Tiger obchode tiež za takú cenu). Môžete ju využívať s rúčkou, ale ja ju radšej pevne držím v rukách. 

Suché kefovanie skutočne dokáže pomôcť s tým, aby vaša pokožka žiarila, bola pevnejšia, jemnejšia a krajšia. 

Prvý krát po kefovaní môžete cítiť malé štipkanie, ale časom si telo zvykne a bude to veľmi príjemné. 

Vyskúšali ste už niekedy suché kefovanie?

Nivea in-shower body moisturiser

I have never had problem applying my body moisturiser after shower. It was always like a treat to myself to make sure I feel comfortable. For that reason I have never thought I would need one of the new-ish products on the market. 

My very good friend Lauren moved back to US and as she couldn't take all of her beauty stash, she let me generous amount of her beauty products. One of them was Nivea in-shower body moisturiser. 

And let me start with saying that recently my after shower treat with moisturising have been rudely interrupted with dammit too cold and long winter and therefore the only thing I wanted after hot and enjoyable shower was to get myself into onesie.

Perfect timing to use Nivea in-shower moisturiser. Let me say, I love it. You are getting the regular Nivea moisturiser scent (which I am ok with, but with different scents this would be AMAZING). It feels quite funny at first as it really feels like moisturiser, but absorbs well and after shower you can feel how hydrated the skin is. The extra benefit? You have an excuse to stay in the shower for longer. 

So let me explain really quickly how you use it: You use your regular shower gel first and the you apply the Nivea in-shower moisturiser and after just rinse off. EASY:)

Definitely the best thing for these cold months for me and for those of you who don't really enjoy the whole moisturising after the shower:)

Check it on Boots website  here and now they are having ⅓ off as well:)

2013 beauty favourites

After a little bit of struggle I have finally managed to film a video about my beauty favourites of 2013, so here they are:

SKINCARE

Cleanser: Raw honey/REN clarifying clay cleanser

Eye cream: Origins eye doctor  

Serum: Hydraluron (hydrating), Clinique Repairwear laser focus (anti-ageing)

Mask: Aveda intensive hydrating masque (hydrating), Clinique Turnaround instant facial (exfoliating)

Makeup remover: Clinique Take the day cleansing balm

BODY

Shower gel: Soap&glory Rich and famous (for winter), Original source in Vanilla and raspberry (for summer)

Body lotion: Rituals Magic touch Cherry blossom & Rice milk

HAIR

Shampoo: Redken Blonde glam (for blonde hair), Aussie Miracle moist (for dehydrated hair)

Conditioner: Aussie 3 minute miracle reconstructor

Mask: Coconut oil

Brush: Tangle teezer

Hair oil: Blossy Crystal fluid for blonde hair by kallos

Hair styling product: Bumble&bumble dry spun finish

MAKEUP
Foundation application product: RealTechniques Miracle complexion sponge

Primer: L'oreal Lumi magique pure light primer

Foundation: Giorgio Armani Luminous silk, Clinique Superbalanced makeup (for everyday)

Concealer: Origins plantscription anti-ageing concealer (for face), MAC prolongwear (for under eyes)

Blush: Benefit Coralista blush

Bronzer: Benefit hoola bronzer

Lipstick: Trigger from Topshop (perfect dark red), Clinique Chubby stick intense in Mightiest maraschino (perfect brighter red), YSL Rouge volute in 13 (perfect coral)

Brow product: Clinique superfine liner for brows in Soft blonde

Powder: Bourjois Java rice powder

Eyeliner pencil: Rimmel Scandaleyes kohl pencil in 005 Nude

Eyeliner: L'oreal Superliner

Mascara: L'oreal false lash telescopic mascara, Clinique High impact extreme mascara

Are any of these your favourites as well?:) 

I would love to know your favourite product of 2013 (or in general):) 

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My New Years resolutions | 2014

There are people who love and people who hate making New Years resolutions. I was always the one trying to make some, but it never worked out as I was aiming crazily too high (eating just vegetables and fruits....oh, sure...:))

Within the past few years I started to shape myself mentally to find out what I really want (at least for now) and what I am willing to do for it. There is no point giving yourself crazy resolutions that will not lead to anything. And what I found is, it is important to know WHY you want those things. Cause if you know, it has a meaning for you.

It was so funny, because I wanted to double check what my last years resolutions were so I can find out how I did. I didn't remember where I wrote them and I just randomly found them on a piece of paper:

Some things were close to the truth, some not that much.

Anyways, I just soooo love to talk too much.

Let me share with you this Years resolutions (and the meaning to them:))

BODY - luckily I knew that I will want to start with going to gym resolution for this year, so when I was at my strongest with the decision, I went to gym and signed up (in the beginning of December). My theory is not giving myself too much pressure now, as I am slowly getting used to the idea of working out and I asked for new backpack, socks for working out and other beneficial things are sorted, so I can focus on the actual thing.

My motivation with GYM is quite good I suppose as I started tis journey with remembering how good I always feel when I loose some steam. I work full-time and try to enjoy my fiancé, family, blog, youtube  and let me say if you are completely tired, stressed out and grumpy, that's not how you are going to enjoy life.

Other thing, I want to be strong, healthy (and I love my food - no resolutions into that one luckily :))
And the last motivation for me is my wedding, I am getting married on 24th of May of 2014:))))))))) I am so excited and I want to look my best, starting with doing masks every week to exercising. I know the best way to make your new years resolutions is to be specific and I have my specifics, but I am not going to stress myself about this one, because I am doing this for myself. I would like to go 3 times per week either before or after work, but if I am travelling, tired, ill or for whatever reason not going 3 times but just once in a week, I am doing next week what I can. I want to feel great and strong:)

Just one thing I would like to mention I realised about myself and food is that I have times when I am craving all the sweetest and most unhealthy meals and then I let myself go a little, but there are times that I don't really fancy food that much, I don't really crave anything, I don't mind and that is THE TIME when I give myself as much salads, fruits, healthy meals as possible. Work with your body and both are gonna be HAPPY.
Body that I would like to achieve is Doutzen Kroes one, check the amazingness here.

SOCIAL - (in this category I am putting fiancé, family, friends and experiences with these people)
I definitely want to spend more time with people that are important to me, I want to make the most of out those experiences so I can really cherish those moments.

I will put into my social also my wedding, which will be an amazing important day which I want to enjoy to the fullest, have a lot of laugh, sharing love, dancing, drinking (just a little;)) and making a lot of pictures that will remind me of the "perfection" of the day.

That takes me to the other resolution:  making sure that I take pictures. With my family, friends and on great days:)

Last but not least, my fiancé will be 30 this year, so it needs a little celebration, so celebrate it in the way that he will enjoy and love the most and try to make the day great.

SPIRIT & EMOTION - As I read book Magic (Rhonda Byrne) in which you are supposed to write down each day 10 things you are grateful everyday. When I first started reading the book, I was doing it every single day, but sometimes it takes time and I just stopped. I started writing my lists again, trying to do it everyday if possible, but it is really about appreciating what you have and realising that you have much more than you normally think you do.

Next great book that I have just started is I can make you happy from Paul McKenna, who is famous hypnotist helping to loose weight, stop smoking and more. In this book you are getting also hypnosis CD. Love it. Need to properly read it though.

Well, you got an idea. Reading books that lead somewhere to get me better, stronger and more confident person.

AND finish my Vision board. I have started to work on what I really want from life, but it ain't easy. As terrible as it sounds, it needs self-reflection, thinking and realising desires, strengths and dreams.

MY MISSION - With blog I would like to write at least 10 blogposts per month. It is not a crazy amount, but just working on it, but achievable while working full-time.

Youtube - do a video per week (already didn't do first 2 weeks, but hopefully will get to the routine)

Work-wise I don't really rush or stress too much as I would like to attend a Life coach course which I would like to start after my wedding. The course can take minimum 5 months, so I will see how that goes. I always wanted to do something more with my Psychology degree and going more positive direction. After thinking a lot, I think this will be perfect.

NEW EXPERIENCES - So far it looks like we would like to leave UK by the end of this Year and go to a different country (not giving you away yet the which one;)) and because of that we think it is perfect time to have little travels around UK. We have been asking our friends and family about any recommendations, what is worth it, when and why. We might do 1 day or 2-3 days trips, which will be refreshing between work and exciting and the same time.

And I believe that wraps it up. I hope I didn't bore you, but I personally love to know what other people want to work on. I have few beauty resolutions as well, hopefully that post won't be that long and crazy:)

Thank you so much for reading this post and I wish you a lot of strength to achieve all of your New Year's resolutions:)

           

Get ready with me...:)

My first get ready with me video, I hope you enjoy:

Lucia

xox

Empty products #3

Another video:)

Moje ďalšie video:)

products mentioned: (spomenuté produkty)
pink hair gel: colour extreme hair art: on Boots website I found only the spray version: http://www.boots.com/en/Colour-Xtreme-Hair-Art-Spray-75ml_870910/?CAWELAID=334513037
finished products:
gliss kur hair repair regeneration express balm
Redken blonde glam conditioner
Lush Ro's argan body conditioner
Bathandbody works: secret wonderland body lotion
Nivea double effect deodorant
Nivea extra whitening anti-perspirant
Aveeno moisturizing lotion
Liz earle cleanse and polish hot cloth cleanser
Clinique repair wear laser focus serum
Clinique anti-blemish solutions clearing moisturizer
Origins checks and balances
Bobbi brown extra eye repair cream
Clinique even better eyes dark circle corrector
No7 Airbrush away primer
Laura Mercier universal invisible loose setting powder
Clinique 101 invisible matte

Lucia

xox

I wanna be a beautiful woman...

There are some very easy things that we can do to stay beautiful. There are times when I think about what it is, how I could improve my actual look, how I feel about myself and how I am presenting myself to people. 

The best way for me to understand who I am and how I want people to see me by watching others people's behaviours and looks. 

My conclusions:

How I would like to look:

I love when women are naturally beautiful. It is not about having everything perfect, but about feeling good in your own skin. If there is anything you don't like, if it is possible, try to work on it. I am not a big believer in plastic surgeries (the only ones I would support are for people who are really struggling with any deficit or being in pain) so I believe that we should be grateful for what we have and try to embrace it. Everybody has got strengths and weaknesses. So forget about weaknesses and focus on your strengths.

Back to the point. I love when women come to that stage when they know who they are and don't want to be like someone else. It is great to get inspiration, but not everybody can pull of bleached blonde permed hair, you know? 

Hair: Love long hair (my personal preference, any woman with long healthy hair just stands out to me), which is healthy. Any colour. Find out how you like it to wear. When do you feel like goddess and when like a tramp? So you know which to choose...

Skin: I love when the skin is smooth and you can tell when somebody is taking care of it. Trust me, if you will take care of your skin properly, it will show. I work with clients everyday and I can tell who was good and who bad in taking care of their skin. That is the first thing people see. It is not about wrinkles or spots. Everybody has them, it is not a sin. You think anybody cares about your hormonal spot? I think it might be only you thinking about it today;)

Again, whatever colour is gorgeous (Except I am not the biggest fan of the orange, but if you love it, go for it!).

Make-up: Find out what works for your skintype, skincolour, which colours work and which don't. I always say that I think everybody can pull off anything, but even for that right pink or coral blush you need to find that right one for YOU.

Body: Healthy (put anything on your skin after that shower-seriously anything and the skin looks just soo much smoother and nice to touch), strong, proud and happy. 

I am sure you have either a sexy ass or big juicy boobs (I feel like I am a man writing this :D) so be proud of it. How you are satisfied and happy shines through. It is that look that you give when you just feel GOOD.....:) and that attracts great people hanging around.

Nails: To be honest I have to confess that I was not being the best carer for my nails lately, but what I normally love is either french manicure (because that looks gorgeous and sophisticated on anyone) and red (so sexy and passionate while being still sophisticated-great for date, party, all the time...) 

Soul and mind: I feel quite a lot tramped in this world where we are obsessed with how we have to look, smell, feel great and have those shoes and that handbag. There is nothing wrong with having them, but sometimes I feel like I am loosing the true reason why I am here as a person. I am trying to go forward, working, enjoying life, spending time with friends and family and then comes time when I feel lost and need to put myself together. 

Inspirational books, audiobooks and seminars helps me in so many ways. I sometimes miss God though. I know what you are thinking, he is everywhere, how can you miss him? I think I miss being connected to him more. 

When I think of beautiful soul, it is someone caring, kind, happy, open, good listener, good friend, good family member, a person you can rely on, a person who makes you a better person and always sees the best in you, a person that gives. I don't think you have to pray every second to be like this, I believe that when you make 5 people happy with your message, phone call, meet up or just smile everyday (which seriously doesn't make so much effort) it certainly does make you a great person. Think about it, when you meet someone and tell them something nice about them-what you like, whatever really, they will continue to feel good, when they come home, they will give more love to others, so technically you will make a difference even when you don't realise that. 

And if you feel like someone is just not nice to you, rude or anything else, just kill them with your kindness, that always works, either they will get confused or even apologise realising their behaviours.

Thank you for sticking by and I will talk to you soon, my beautiful ladies (as I know all of you are beautiful;))

Lucia
xox

Favourite beauty products of 2012

Ok, long story short, my camera broke. And if you are like me, I wouldn't look at the blog which doesn't have pictures or photos. But for my B-day (I turned 25 on 23rd of December) I got myself a new camera, so with new year, new me, I am back on track.

As I was thinking the best thing would be to start with mentioning the best products of 2012. I will talk skincare, make-up and haircare. Let's start:

BEST SKINCARE:

I managed to try some amazing skincare in 2012.
Make-up remover: Bioderma (loved by many, there is nothing more to say, just it is perfect for everyone)

Cleanser: Neutrogena 2in1 Visibly clear (cheap, )
Exfoliant: gentle: Dermalogica daily microfoliant (quite expensive, but amazing powder which gives you glowing skin)
                normal: St. Ives apricot scrub (I was using the blemish prone formula-just so nice if you need to manually scrub a little bit more, but still not to harsh;))

Eye cream: Genifique yeux light-pearl (an amazing eye serum-cream with specific applicator-I might do a separate review, because this product certainly deserves it)

Day cream: No7 day cream for normal/oily skin (great product for combination to oily skin with UVA and UVB protection. Controls oil, but still hydrates.http://luciaknowsbest.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/review-no7-beautiful-skin-day-cream-for.html)

Night cream: Clinique Turnaround overnight radiance moisturiser (quite new discovery, but absolutely AMAZING. Skin is healthy and glowing in the morning. Genius.)

General cream: Biotherm Aquasource (fresh, hydrating gel perfect no matter what is happening with my skin. My skin feels comfortable and hydrated.)

BEST MAKE-UP:

Eyeshadow: Smashbox cream eyeshadow in Quartz (the best everyday eyeshadow. Makes eyes pop.)

Mascara: Clinique high impact mascara (amazing, easy, buildable volumizing mascara)
Eyeliner: L'oreal Superliner (easy, perfect black eyeliner which I wore literally every single day:))
Eyebrows: ELF Eyebrow kit (made a review on this one: http://luciaknowsbest.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/how-to-eyebrows-for-blondes.html)
Primer: L'oreal Lumi magique (Primer that gives glow and helps to even out that skintone before the foundation is even on! What else should we ask for?)
Foundation: No7 Stay perfect (I loved this foundation for the most of the 2012) but for more coverage: Clinique repair wear (when my skin needed super perfect coverage when I don't have time to play with concealer;))
Concealer: L'oreal lumi magique (I like it better than Touché éclat. And it is much, much cheaper.)
Blush: Nars orgasm (gives glow and beautiful colour to cheeks.)

Bronzer: Sleek (the bronzing duo is the PERFECT bronzer which is matte and not orangey at all)
Nailpolish: No7 (I am mentioning the brand, not the exact shade, because this year no7 really nailed it with this new formula which stays perfectly, it is easy to apply and gives opaque coverage)


BEST HAIRCARE:

Shampoo: NEW from Lush (leaving hair clean and helping those roots to be healthy)
Conditioner: Jungle from Lush (light great conditioner)
Leave-in oil: VO5 (perfect, light oil which is super cheap)
Dry shampoo: Batiste XXL (hair is greasy-free and with amazing volume)

BEST BODY CARE:

Shower gel:Soap&Glory Clean on me (hydrating, yummy smelling, just the best!!!)
Exfoliator: Exfoliating gloves from Soap&Glory (used with any shower gel gives perfect smooth body)
Body cream: No7 Protect&Perfect Body serum (amazingly mosturizing, hydrating while not being overly greasy serum which makes skin super smooth. Quite pricey, but they always have some offers on them.)

So hopefully this was somehow helpful for you. Sometimes it is quite funny to realise what were the highlights in the products:)

So happy New year to all of you, lovely ladies and talk to you soon:)

Lucia

xox