Tulips and Lavender

Astor Pro Manicure Already Dry! Quick Dry Topcoat

Today I want to show you my favourite topcoat, which I’ve been using for the last six months. For years and years I never even bothered with topcoats as I wasn’t keen on adding yet another step to my manicure. One of the things I find most annoying about painting my nails is waiting for them to dry. In my mind, adding another coat of something would probably not make my wait any shorter. I was so wrong however. I ended up picking up the Astor Pro Manicure Already Dry! Quick Dry Topcoat on a complete whim one day and haven’t looked back since.

Now, I have to add that I used to have a bit of a love/hate relationship with this at first which was completely down to me using it wrong. It is important to give the nails some time to dry a bit and not to apply the topcoat too early, otherwise you will move the nailpolish around which then creates gaps and makes the natural nail visible again. Once I found that out (silly me!) I started to love it and like how it finishes off my manicure and gives my nails a nice shine. I will definitely repurchase this once I run out.

Which is your favourite Topcoat?

Juliane xx

 

Dr. Scheller Organic Apothecary – Organic Thyme Moisturiser

Today I want to give you a quick review of the latest addition to my skincare routine, the Dr. Scheller Organic Thyme Moisturiser.
I picked this up a few weeks ago on a whim and because it was on offer. I had already been interested in the
Dr.Scheller skincare range for some time but always ended up buying cheaper products instead.
First I couldn’t decide whether to get the lavender or thyme day cream, but then chose the thyme one as it
seemed to be more suited for my skin type. Dr.Scheller products are mostly made from natural ingredients and some of them are organic which probably explains the price. ( 8,95€ for 50ml)
After using it for some time now I can say that I absolutely love the cream. It is not too greasy to break me out but somehow rich enough to moisturise my dry cheeks and forehead. It sinks in relatively quickly and doesn’t feel sticky. At first I wasn’t too impressed with the scent because it is a bit too sweet for my liking but it is bearable and I
got used to it. I also like the packaging as it looks slightly old fashioned ( in a good way) and quite fancy too. Of
course this isn’t the most important aspect, but I’m a sucker for pretty looking products.
I’m keen to try more Dr. Scheller products in the future, that is , if I can find another shop that sells them as my local drugstore stopped stocking them now. (typical ha!)
Have you already tried any Dr.Scheller products?
Juliane xx

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

 

Today I’ve got a review of the Real Techniques MiracleComplexion Sponge for you.
I recently picked this up on a whim while browsing the webshop „Shades of Pink“. I’m a big fan of the real techniques make up brushes so I was eager to try their make up sponge aswell. Since I had no previous experience with make up sponges I found the video tutorial about it on the real techniques youtube channel really helpful.

As soon as it arrived on my doorstep I gave it a whirl and wasn’t disappointed by its performance. I first noticed how soft and fluffy it was which I really like. I followed the directions in the video tutorial and dampened it a bit for best results. I then used the flat side to apply my concealer under my eyes and around my nose. For areas that needed more coverage I used the pointy end of the sponge and dabbed the concealer on to hide any blemishes or redness.
The rounded side worked great for blending out any harsh lines by rolling it over the skin.
I also used the sponge with my foundation and even cream blush (which I usually find difficult to apply because I end up looking like a clown).

I love the very natural finish I can achieve by using the sponge and I like that extra bit of coverage I can create with it on spots and other problem areas without them looking super cakey.
I like to clean my sponge after every use as to not spread bacteria on my face and also because I find that it loses some of its softness when it has dried product residue from previous uses in it.
It cleans very easily which I like a lot and it looks as good as new afterwards. Overall I’m very impressed with the  Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge and I’m happy that I bought it.
Have you tried it yet?
Juliane xx

 

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil

I’ m finally back with a review of the Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil. It’s about time I’d say as I promised you this review months ago. So here goes.
I bought the Trilogy Rosehip Oil a few months ago when winter was still in full swing and my skin was in dire need of some additional pampering. I first came across rosehip oil in general when I was looking for a product to help me fade my red spot marks which make my skin look much worse than it actually is. After reading some reviews I ordered the Trilogy Rosehip Oil from Feel Unique for about 20€.

I opted for the smaller bottle (20ml) because I wasn’t entirely convinced that a skin oil would be the right product for my combination to oily skin.

The oil comes in a little brown bottle with a pipette which makes the product very easy to handle. But then again, how else would you package oil?!

I mainly use it in the evening rather than in the morning as I find that it makes me look a bit shiny afterwards. I usually apply three drops either directly to my face or to my hands and then distribute it evenly on my face. I was pleasantly surprised about how nice and smooth it feels on my skin. I expected it to feel much more greasy than it does and it doesn’t sit too long on the skin either but sinks in fairly quickly. I also like using it after I get out of the shower when my face usually feels rather tight from all the water and cleansing products.

It is great at moisturising my dry areas as well as balancing my oily chin and forehead. It also didn’t break me out at all which in my book is a massive plus (my skin is a right diva at times).

As for the reduction of spot marks like they claim on the packaging, I must admit that I’m not too sure about that. Yes my scars have faded ever so slightly but this might as well be the usual healing process of my skin so unfortunately I have no miracles to report on this end.

The last thing I want to mention is what the oil smells like. When I read other reviews about it, before I bought it, some people claimed that it had a slightly fishy smell to it. After using it for quite some time and giving it a good old sniff too I can’t confirm this. To me the smell is mainly herbal and not very strong and I only really smell it when I sniff the bottle. I don’t notice much of a smell once it is on my face either.

All in all I’m rather pleased with this product and I’ll definitely repurchase it.

I hope this review helped you and you enjoyed this post.

Have you tried rosehip oil yet and what are your experiences with it?

Juliane xx