Winter beauty essentials

Winter brings completely different problems to the skin than summer. Skin gets dry, irritated, red and dehydrated.

There are not many things you have to use to help yourself look and feel better.

One thing that is always good is GREEN TEA. Either you drink it or put on face, either way, anti-oxidants will help with overall health and skin looking healthy as well. (on the picture green tea with jasmine from Slovakia- my favourite;)) 

Good LIP BALM. If you are a beauty addict or not,you have to own a lot of lipbalms. I rather not count mine,but as all of us know,some are better than others. For winter I don't mind having balms that I stick my finger into and want proper feeling on my lips that no windy and cold weather can attact them. My current loves are Korres lipbalm in Jasmin ( smells like caramel to me) and Nivea lipbalm in  Vanilla & Macadamia and this one you just have to go and smell,I knowyou want to,so do it,no regrets;)

I was never a HAND CREAM person because most of them were just too much. Too rich,sticky and uncomfortable. For that reason I love L'occitane hand cream in Cherry Blossom and  Sabon in Delicate Jasmine (obviously I love Jasmine too much, but can't help it) You just put on hands and smell them and wherever you are, just somehow keeps you calm.

For FACE MOISTURISERS I like to go with something hydrating but still having gel-cream consistency:) For that reason I love  Origins make a difference moisturisers. My skin feels plumped,  hydrated, but not greasy:)( great for normal, combination to oily skin)

And lastly even my HAIR changes, which I didn't get for a bit and was still into my normal basic routine, but somehow when Anna from Stylediet mentioned that she loves Aussie I went to buy them and as the only scent I have like was the Moisture range, I went for it. And oh my, my hair is silky now, doesn't look and feel frizzy and just have that natural shine. Who knew:)

What are yours Winter saviours?:)

Sun protection in WINTER

I am sure you are thinking, well, girl, this would be beneficial more in Summer (you know, protecting your skin and stuff), but let me just say that protecting your skin from sun is crucial throughout the whole year. 

I was that kind of person, that I knew that it is important, but sometimes I just forgot and didn't feel guilty about it. Well, not everyone is wearing sun protection everyday and their skin is just fine. But whenever I had clients who loved sun, didn't use sun protection you could tell, that their skin just didn't look that great. 

Obviously still that meant a difference for me until I got a skin check by this Facial assessment which is like a machine that takes pictures of the skin and compares your results with people in your age, same gender and skin type, taking the test and scoring you with percentage (the higher the better). 

Most of my results were pretty good except for UV SPOTS and BROWN SPOTS. And that got me thinking. Even though I am really trying to take care of my skin, I need to make sure I am getting protected from the sun ALWAYS. Because even though there is no sun, there is UV rays chasing your skin. 

So I made a promise to myself using a sun protection everyday. I love my City block spf40. Even though it is an extra step, I make sure I use it. Making sure that in the future I will not get any discolouration on my skin because of my previous bad choices. 

The last thing, I know it may seem a little excessive using spf 40 everyday, but at least I don't have to worry if it is sunny out or if my sunprotection is enough. Because you should have at least SPF 20 on a EVERYDAY BASIS. (Make sure though that your spf has UVA and UVB protection;))

I hope I helped some of you, just reminding you that it MAKES A DIFFERENCE. 

PS: I got my skin analysis done in Whole foods where they sell their natural skincare lines but have seen the same one also on Elemis counter, so if you would like to know how you stand, I would definitely check it out:)

If you are interested in the results I got, check to the left:)

Weleda Skin food: Winter's saviour

While watching few of the videos from Youtubers who are obsessed or more oriented to the natural skincare, bodycare and haircare, few of them absolutely loved Weleda Skin food. 

Well, we have quite good selection of Weleda in Slovakia, but I didn't see much in UK. Last Sunday though I went to Whole Foods and found another amazing paradise of natural skincare and brands I have never heard of. And well, I have seen the Skin food. I had to have it. 

I was expecting quite strong smell of essential oils, but what really surprised me was the thickness of the cream. It is probably the thickest cream I have ever tried. You need really tiny bit which goes a long way. And if you are after something that sinks into the skin right away, don't bother with this one. 

This baby is amazing for those cracked heels, hands that we experience during winter. 

Packed with most natural and good ingredients this really doesn't give a chance to any dryness on the body. 

My favourite is to have it on my bedside table and apply before bed as a treat for my sleep.

What is your winter's saviour?

NOTD: Clinique Different Nail enamel in Black honey

I was never the biggest fan of summer, but this year it just somehow makes me feel so excited about getting colder. Wearing sweaters, burning candles and drinking warm teas and coffees just somehow feels so comforting and makes me wanna do shopping for Christmas somehow...?

But it doesn't end there. Makeup trends are changing, going for more coverage foundations, darker lips and don't forget the nails. 

I have applied my new favourite dark red nail colour that I got recently and I am in love. I am talking about Clinique a different Nail enamel for sensitive skins in Black honey. Clinique really  impressed me with the texture and easy application of thinner layers which dry super QUICKLY. And don't forget that it is for sensitive skins. So if you get reactions either on your skin or eye area from wearing a nailpolish, this might be your solution. 

With this particular colour I recommend applying two coats as with only one coats you are getting rather an ombre look. 

So, let me just say, Oh, FALL, welcome :)

Lucia

xox

OOTD 3rd of March 2013

Today we had  a lovely day , so we thought  why  not go and have a walk in the Hyde park. 

I love to wear this coat form H&M (which I got last year) as it is quite long  and   it nicely shapes the body. 

When it get quite windy, my hat is my best friend.

I love my Michael Kors handbag- so classy, amazing quality and as I got it as a present, love it even more.

Such a good buy-bought last year in M&S-they are so comfortable and cute.

Obviously I really like H&M things, because I am not the biggest spender on clothes, so their nice clothes for good price work the best:) (This scarf I got from mu sister El, just so nice as it has ombre effect)

How did you enjoy this lovely Sunday?

Lucia

xox