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Review: Purito Pure Vitamin C Serum & Snail Repair Advanced 91 Serum

3. December 2017

// PR SAMPLE / SKINCARE / KBEAUTY //

I’m always up for new skin care products and I love especially trying new serums. Some of my favorite key ingredients are vitamin C and snail secretion filtrate. A while ago I received two serums containing exactly these two ingredients: the Purito Pure Vitamin C Serum and the Purito Snail Repair Advanced 91 Serum from Eopenmarket for reviewing purpose. I have tested these two products thoroughly the last weeks and here is my verdict regarding these two products. Additionally, there will be a giveaway on my Instagram account, where you can win both products!

Purito is a rather young Korean brand with cruelty-free and 10-free skin care products. The products are free from paraben, ethanol, surfactants, artificial coloring, fragrance, triethanolamine, phthalein, triclosan, petrochemicals, benzoyl peroxide.

Purito Pure Vitamin C Serum

The Purito Pure Vitamin C Serum is directed towards anti-aging and prevents the formation of new wrinkles as well. It is highly moisturizing containing almost 90% of hyaluronic acid. 10% of the serum is ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). Vitamin C is always good to have in your skincare routine. I have tried a couple of serums in the past (check >>here<<). Vitamin C is an antioxidant and thus can prevent our skin from aging too early and from sun-damage. A high concentration of Vitamin C doesn’t mean automatically that it is more effective concerning anti-aging. Normally, a high concentration of Vitamin C aims at a visible effect, because it tends to operate as a chemical peeling by loosening dead and old cells. This is not a bad effect and stimulates the skin to regenerate itself, but keep in mind that it won’t affect the inner cell layers of your skin which have to be aimed if you really want an anti-aging effect. With 10 % vitamin C in this serum this serum lies between the OST C20 serum and the Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop. The thing about Vitamin C is, that it oxidizes with time, and you have to use it up very quickly. You will see as the color of the serum will get more yellowish with time. A possibility to prevent the vitamin C from oxidizing is to stabilize it with ferulic acid or vitamin E or use derivates.

If you look at the ingredients list of this serum you will see that the ascorbic acid is not stabilized, so the only way is, to store it in a dark and cool place and use it up quickly, once opened.

ingredients: Sodium Hyaluronate (84%), Ascorbic Acid (10%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Arginine, Human-Oligopeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Magnolia Liliflora Bude Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Pyrus Malus Extract, Red Ginseng Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA

You can check for the properties of the single ingredients via Skincarisma. Ascorbic Acid and Niacinamide have brightening and anti-aging properties, and also arginine is directed towards anti-aging. The ingredients are also listed on COSDNA.

As you can see my serum already started to get darker in color and it is time to throw it out. Yet when I opened it up newly it already had a light yellow tint. The serum is a quite runny formula despite being a serum and it feels very moist and hydrating on the skin. It has no specific fragranced scent either. Once applied it will dry down after a while. At first, it will still have a slightly tacky residue, which disappears after some time without a trace. I don’t have any before and after pictures of my skin, because I use a combination of many products which affect each other. But this serum definitely makes the skin feel softer!

Purito Snail Repair Advanced 91 Serum

The second serum from Purito is the Snail Repair Advanced 91 Serum and as the name says, this serum contains 91% of snail secretion ferment. Snail Mucus claims to be rich in hyaluronic acid and antioxidants and thus help our skin to regenerate stimulating the formation of collagen, elastin and dermal components that repair the signs of photoaging. Also, it claims to minimize the damage generated by free radicals that are responsible for premature skin aging (there is a Wikipedia entry for snail mucus, too). The snail mucus is not obtained by harming the snails, but it is collected is so-called snail farms.

The ingredients are also listed on the cardboard packaging:

ingredients: Saccharomyces/Snail Secretaion Ferment Filtrate (91%), Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Allantonin, sh-Oligopeptide-1, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Cucumus Sativus Fruit Extract, Camelia Sinsensis LEaf Extract, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcus Oil, Cananga

You can check out the properties of the single ingredients via Skincarisma or COSDNA. The Purito Snail Repair Advanced 91 Serum contains more ingredients than the Vitamin C Serum, but mostly plant-based extracts and oils. Again, because of the oils added people with sensitive skintypes should be aware of potential reactions.

The serum has a clear color and feels a bit tackier upon application. But also here the product absorbs without traces after a while. This serum is free from any fragrance, too, and feels calming on the skin. I love using anything that contains snail secretion on irritated skin and troubles. I feel they help to reduce redness and irritations.

I’m really happy with both serums, although, I would wish that the Vitamin C in the first serum would be stabilized to make it last longer. I like the short and mainly plant-based ingredients lists and the fact that the products are free from 10 unwanted chemicals. Additionally, it is a plus that the brand is cruelty-free. On top, the price for the serums is super affordable with only 10.31US$!

If you are curious about these two serums you have the chance to win both of them on my Instagram account! Feel free to enter :)

Have you heard of Purito? And what serums are you using in your skincare routine?

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Just as a short reminder: All products mentioned and reviewed on this blog are of my personal opinions. This product here was sent to me for reviewing purpose by http://eopenmarket.com which doesn’t influence me in providing my honest opinion on the products.

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Cute Disney Gift from Modes4U

2. December 2017

// PR Sample / Disney / Stationary //

Christmas is just around the corner and I know that many of you will probably also look online for some gift ideas…or maybe you are looking for something to spoil yourself? I personally love to make myself happy with little cute things and since I’m a huge Disney lover everything that has to do with any of their characters usually makes me happy, although I have of course my favourites. Of course, I love the Disney Princess Movies, and I love Alice in Wonderland! I was happy to receive a bag of surprises from Modes4U and in case you didn’t know that online store I can recommend you to check it out:

Modes4U is an online retailer based in Hong Kong selling cute stationery from Japan, but also fabrics, bags, accessories and DIY clay sets. They a huge selection of kawaii products directly imported from Japan and the USA and ship to customers worldwide. In the past I have ordered a couple of times from this store when I needed cute little gifts for my sister for her birthday or christmas. Especially, since they are an official San-X online retailer they have so many products containing cute japanese mascots like Rilakkuma, Gudetama, Cinnamoroll, and of course Disney characters!

Today, I want to show you a few of their products, mainly Alice in Wonderland themed ones! Who else is a big fan of Alice in Wonderland, by the way?

Alice in Wonderland Character Pouch

I must admit that I have a slight addiction for pouches. I love having pouches in my handbag for handcream, lip balm, tissues, etc, and I love to switch them every once in a while (maybe I should make a picture of some of my favourite ones on Instagram…). Back to the Alice in Wonderland Character Pouch: This pouch has a perfect size for the handbag, and fits either make-up or pencils. It has one big compartment, and two small inner lining compartments. This product is an original Disney licensed product imported from Japan. The pouch shows the scene from the tea party with the Mad Hatter and it is so colorful to look at. It retails for 27.89 US$ (23.90€).

Let’s see what we have for the next product:

Alice in Wonderland Ring Binder Notebook

Do you love making notes and lists? I do! And I have always some back-up notebooks lying around. This is not only functional, it also looks pretty with the comic panel design. This notebook is hand-sized and has squared paper inside with Alice character print in the corner. The front and the back are made from hard cover, too. This is also an original licensed Disney product from Japan. It retails for 6.52US$ (5.59€).

And here comes the last Alice in Wonderland themed product:

Alice in Wonderland Hard Flake Stickers

I love stickers! Though I tend to not use them, but keep them forever…but nontheless: they are so pretty to look at (and also are a good accessories to have for picture backgrounds :D )! This package contains 15 stickers with 5 different patterns. The stickers are hard stickers with different motives from Alice in Wonderland, like the Cashire Cat, the White Rabbit, and Alice of course. The stickers are see-through and have a gold metallic embellishment. The pack of stickers retails for 7.57 US$ (6.49€).

Modes4U also offers bento box items and has a bento box shop. The last item I want to show you is this tiny bento box:

Little Mermaid Bento Box Snack Box

This tiny Bento Box with the Little Mermaid print on the lid is so adorable! I love bento boxes and all the cute items you can buy for them and if I have time I prepare a bento for my lunch time at work. It always brings me to a happier mood. The box here is really tiny, but it fits some small snacks like a trail mix or grapes for example. It is also cute to use for small things you want to keep…for example like the stickers above. There are different motives for this tiny box with either prints from Arielle, Tinker Bell, Rapunzel, or Alice. The box can be washed up to 140 degrees Celsius, the lid can be washed up to 70 degrees Celsius, and the lower part of the box can be used in the microwave, too. This item is BPA free and therefore food and child safe! It retails for 6.99US$ (5.99€).

Perfectly for the season, the delivered items came with a free Christmas-themed Washi Tape and a Christmas themed business Card *_* So cute!

Now, and for my orders in the past, I have always been very happy with Modes4U and their products, aswell as with their delivery. The items arrive really quickly and they have a good quality, too. I can really recommend you to check out their store, and if you love cute things like the items I showed you here, you will fall in love with their product range! The shipping costs are free from 70 US$ (60€), but also if you order less than that the shipping costs are not that high and calculated on a fair basis. You might also want to check out their Christmas themed products, since it might be the perfect season for it ;).

What do you think about these items? Have you ordered from Modes4U before?

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Review: Chiara Ambra Hydrogel Firming Face & Eye Mask

20. November 2017

//PR SAMPLE / BEAUTY / SKINCARE //

Lace always give me that feeling of luxury and mystery! I love lace on clothes, since it makes them look more feminine and noble. But lace is not only limited to clothes and cloth in general, but we can also enjoy its beauty in our skincare. One example are the Chiara Ambra Hydrogel Firming Face & Eye Masks, which were provided to me for reviewing purpose by Chiara Ambra.

Chiara Ambra is a German skincare company, that is influenced by the new skincare trends. They have a nice range of sheet masks by now, like animal print sheet masks, bubble masks, cotton sheet masks and masks for lips, hand and feet. They also offer other skincare products for your face and body though. I want to show you their Hydrogel Firming Face and Eye Mask here:

Chiara Ambra Hydrogel Firming Face Mask

This Hydrogel firming sheet mask containing green tea and hyaluronic acid is providing intensive moisture to the skin and thereby improves the skin’s elasticity. The mask is divided into two parts, one for the upper and one for the lower part of the face. Both hydrogel sheets are folded in a clear plastic separating foil and additionally have a black plastic foil folded separately.

The sheet mask comes in a sachet with descriptions in English, German, and French on the backside. Other important ingredients to mention, apart from hyaluronic acid and green tea, are red algae, soy bean, urea and allantonin. The ingredient list is also stated on the sachet:

Hydrogel Lace: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Sucrose,Chondrus Crispus Powder, Cellulose Gum, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Agar, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin,Disodium Edta, Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane,Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone,C12-13 Pareth-9, Parfum, Ci 77891, Ci 77491.

Serum: Water, Butylene Glycol,Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26,Peg/ppg-17/6 Copolymer, Trehalose, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol,Sodium Lactate, Glycolic Acid, Sucrose, Urea,Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Malic Acid,Tartaric Acid, Gold, Glycine Soja Seed Extract,Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyacrylic Acid, Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose,Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyacetophenone, C12-13 Pareth-9, Parfum, Linalool.

You can also check for the ingredients on Skincarisma. There are some irritants regarding sensitive skintypes it seems, like citric acid, tataric acid, glycolic acid, and it also contains fragrance. I personally didn’t experience any irritations, but my skin is mostly dry and not too sensitive either. It was very happy about the many moisturizing ingredients instead.

When you remove the plastic layers you will be left with the hydrogel sheet with a beautiful lace pattern imbedded into it. Also there are golden shimmer particles inside the hydrogel.It really looks beautiful and luxurious.

Since it is made from two parts it also fits very nicely, and surprisingly it also has a very good adherence. Usually, I have problems with hydrogel sheet masks sliding of my face, but this one stayed perfectly fine during the 15 minutes I used it.

I rarely post a full-face sheet mask picture on my blog, but the lace pattern is so beautiful I had to share it.

The mask really makes the skin feel hydrated and cared for after the time I used it. Instead of removing the serum with a tissue as recommended I left it on my skin to absorb. I also used the left-over essence in the sachet on my neck and arms. I was very happy with the mask and its moisturizing properties. However, the essence does leave a tackiness on the skin. It is not a very unpleasant stickiness though, but it also doesn’t absorb trackless.

Chiara Ambra Hydrogel Firming Eye Mask

This Hydrogel Firming Eye Mask can be seen as the little sister of the face mask. These pads are designed for the under-eye area and will help to make your eyes look less tired and cool them down.

The ingredients of the Hydrogel Firming Eye Mask are pretty much the same as for the face mask. Instead of green tea it contains grape seed extract though. It still also contains hyaluronic acid, red algae, soy bean, urea and allantonin. The ingredient list is also stated on the sachet:

Serum: Water, Butylene Glycol,Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26,Peg/ppg-17/6 Copolymer, Trehalose, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol,Sodium Lactate, Glycolic Acid, Sucrose, Urea,Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Malic Acid,Tartaric Acid, Gold, Glycine Soja Seed Extract,Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyacrylic Acid, Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose,Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin,Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, C12-13 Pareth-9, Parfum.

As for the face mask also here there are some ingredients that people with sensitive skin should be aware of, namely citric acid, tataric acid, glycolic acid and fragrance. Check out the full ingredients on Skincarisma.

The Chiara Ambra Hydrogel Firming Eye Mask is a white laced hydrogel pad, in contrast to the black laced face mask. Also here the lace pattern is really nicely made and embedded inside the hydrogel. You will also discover sparkles of shimmer gold particles inside.

Also here, the hydrogel really clings nicely to the skin and doesn’t slide around or fall off. I really loved that fact!

It delivers a refreshing and cooling sensation on the skin under your eyes and makes you look more awake after application. The skin also feels moisturized due to all the ingredients inside the serum.

All in all, I’m happy about these hydrogel sheet masks from Chiara Ambra. It was the first time for me to use laced sheet masks and I really like the appearance of these. also, I really was happy that these hydrogels didn’t slip off my face, because usually, that’s my downside about hydrogel masks. Instead they fit very nicely and stayed in place. My only downside would be the irritants for senstive skintypes. I can understand why glycolic acid was included, especially with regard to its smoothing properties, but I could think of natural fragrance instead of perfume.

Chiara Ambra Hydrogel Firming Face Mask retails for 9.95€

Chiara Ambra Hydrogel Firming Eye Mask retails for 7.95€

Have you tried laced hydrogel sheet masks before? What is your opinion?

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Unboxing: Glossybox October 2017

15. November 2017

// PR SAMPLE / BEAUTY BOX / AFFILIATE LINKS //

“Home Sweet Home”, that’s the topic of the Glossybox October 2017. And for sure, the colder season makes everybody longing for staying at home as much as possible. I want to share the content of this beauty box with you, which was kindly provided to me by Glossybox.

October has passed so quickly, but yet it is the month when the last heat from summer has vanished and we start to care more about our body and soul and adjust to the colder weather.

As usual, the Glossybox comes with a mix of different surprise products. The October box includes 6 different products with the focus on body and skincare this time.

Babor Hydra Plus Limited Glossybox Edition

A special box curated for Glossybox containing 7 ampoules containing hyaluronic acid. I love ampoules and it is always good to have some hyaluronic acid ampoules at hands for dry skin days. Each ampoule contains 2 ml and the set retails for 19,00€. Use the code GLOSSYLOVESBABOR for 15% off babor.de until end of the year.

Merci Handy “Crème de la Crème” Hand Cream

These new hand creams from Merci Handy are available in 4 different scents. I received “Flower Power” in my Glossybox, but the other scents are called “Chérie Cherry”, “New Wave”, and “Hello Sunshine”. I love the hand sanitizers from Merci Handy, so I’m really curious how this hand cream will perform. It retails for 4,90€ and contains 30 ml each tube.

Dove Shower Cream Coconut and Almond

I love the scent of Dove products and that soapy rich scent combined with coconut and almond is pure heaven for me! I already started using this product and love it so much, with the rich foam and the scent that reminds me of summer. 250 ml retail for 2,99€.

Pixi by Petra Brow Tamer

Although Pixi is hyped all over the internet by almost everybody I must confess that this is the first ever Pixi product I own. That makes me especially excited! This brow tames and fixes your eyebrows and keeps them in shape for the day. It is free from parabens, fragrances and free from animal testing. 4,5 ml retail for 14,20€.

Sans Soucis Moisture Deep Moist Depot Sleeping Beauty

This night cream and sleeping mask is a highly nourishing cream containing hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and peptides. The protective barrier of the skin is strengthened and the skin is moisturized. This jar is a travel sized product, but the full-sized product containing 50 ml retails for 32,00€.

Montagne Jeunesse Foot Bath and Lotion

Last but not least, some spa for your feet instead of your face. Montagne Jeunesse is well-known for their masks and sheet masks. I never tried any of their foot or hand products though. This bath and lotion combination retails for 1,79€ for each sachet.

This box really makes it easy to give yourself some pampering time during the transition to colder weather. I like how it contains products for the body, face, hands and feet, so you have a real all-round spa experience here. All of the products are useful, too, and will find their way sooner or later into my routine.

Glossybox is available as flexible subscription for 15 € per month. There are also other subscription options available, like a 3 month, 6 month or 12 month subscription for 14,50 €, 13,50 €, or 12,50 € per month, respectively. Check out www.glossybox.de for more information.

How do you like the content of the Wanderlust Edition?

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Review: By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash

12. November 2017

// PR SAMPLE / AFFILIATE LINKS / KBEAUTY //

I love drinking tea and green tea is one of my favourites! The scent makes me feel awake in the mornings and also I tend to love skincare products containing green tea a lot regarding their scent. A new product from Wishtrend called By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash has just launched and I am so happy to be able to report to you about my experiences on testing this product for the last weeks.

Probably, you know that Wishtrend does not only sell other Korean brands but also has a step in the beauty industry itself. Apart from known brand names Klairs or Jungle Botanics they also have products named under the brand “By Wishtrend”. Well-known products from By Wishtrend are the Vitamin C 21.5 Advanced Serum, Natural Vitamin 21.5 Enhancing Vitamin Mask, or the Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water which I reviewed not long ago. The latest addition to the By Wishtrend product family is the By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash.

By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash is a cleanser that comes in powder form. In order to make the product ready for cleansing your skin you have to add water or your favourite watery toner to the powder and lather it up. Powder Wash are probably one of my favourite cleansing types for travelling, since the product will never leak and create a mess during transportation if it breaks. The powder wash comes in a pale green plastic bottle which makes it very lightweight and perfectly portable. The packaging is very simple and only shows the product name and some minor description on the backside. The cardboard box has the same green color and simple design, but it contains more thorough information on the sides in Korean and English.

Green Tea

Green tea does not only have health benefits when consumed, but also has many benefits for the skin when applied topically. It contain polyphenols and Vitamins A,C, and E, which have anti-oxidant properties, and so it acts anti-aging and protects the skin from UV damage. Moreover, it also has moisturizing, soothing and smoothening properties on the skin. It is practically an all-rounder and has been used for many years in cosmetics products, especially in the asian region, where drinking green tea and tea in general is a major part of the culture.

Other key ingredients of the By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash are Papain, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Powder), and Amino Acid Surfactants derived from coconut. Papain is an enzyme that mildly exfoliates your skin and acts as skin conditioner. Baking powder has skin conditioning and exfoliating properties as well. It is more abrasive than papain and suited to help acne-prone skin to get rid of skin troubles. Last but not least, the amino acid surfactants have a weak acidity and moisture retaining properties. The ingredients list in total is not very long and you can find the full english ingredients listed on the cardboard box packaging:

Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Lysine HCL, Proline, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Methionine, Theanine, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Sorbitol, Papain, Betaine, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate

You can check the ingredients via COSDNA or Skincarisma to see what the single ingredients are for. The product is free from alcohol, paraben and sulphates. It has mainly brighteing, exfoliating and anti aging properties and is in generally suited for all skintypes, but it contains corn starch and citric acid. Corn starch can be irritating for acne-prone skintypes and citric acid has to be used with care for sensitive skintypes. I personally have dry skin and didn’t react in a negative way the Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash.

As I said before you have to mix this powder with lukewarm water (or your favourite toner) to lather it up. The Wishtrend description recommends lukewarm water to activate the enzyme properties of the cleanser. Also, it is recommended not to use AHAs/BHAs, highly concentrated Vitamin C, Retinol, etc. together with the product, because the cleanser already contains exfoliating ingredients and you do not want to over-exfoliate your skin. For sensitive skintypes it is recommended to use the cleanser only 2-3 times a week.

First of all, the By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash smells amazing! It has the scent of fresh matcha tea or matcha latte and just is sooo yummy if you are a green tea lover like me. I feel directly refreshed by the scent when I’m using this cleanser. The foam that is created is not a lot, but only a very watery lather, but on the other hand it is not drying on the skin either. The pH I tested was at 7, but it largely depends on your tap water (or toner) in this case. Regarding it cleansing properties I can recommend it as second step cleanser. It won’t do the work as full makeup remover, so I would use an oil cleanser or balm cleanser to remove my makeup first and then use the powder wash. More often I preferred to use this wash in the mornings as only cleanser though! The powder wash will make the skin feel really refreshed, but not dried out. Moreover the skin feels super soft after application and you can feel that it really works with all these exfoliating ingredients.

For me the By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash is perfect as once in a while morning cleanser. Usually, I only use water or cleansing water in the mornings. This powder wash adds some nice exfoliating effects and has an amazing scent that makes you feel awake! Since it contains many exfoliating ingredients people with sensitive skin have to try it out slowly, using it only few times in the week. I can imagine that it will act very positively on people with acne prone skin and make the skin feel smoothened out.

If you are curious about the By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash, too, it usually retails for 22.00 US$ and is available at Wishtrend. But at the moment it is on launching sale until 16th November for only 17.60US$. Keep in mind the friend-referral program from Wishtrend: You can receive a 5 Us$ referral coupon if you use my invitation code 17939205 upon registration and you’ll receive this voucher immediately. There will be a specific field in your registration form called “friends invitation program” where you can put the code mentioned above. This way new customers can safe 5 US$ which is a great possibility to safe some money. Also, Wishtrend has a Free-Shipping Area, were you can find products that can be bought with free shipping. There won’t be any Wishtrend Coupons for this months because of the upcoming Black Friday sales. But there are special prices available for the powder wash in combination with the Vitamin 75 Maximizing Cream and 21.5 Enhancing mask.

What is your impression on the By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash? Have you tried powder washes before?

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Unboxing: Sanicare Bye Bye Erkältung Box

10. November 2017

// UNBOXING / PR SAMPLE / HEALTH //

Two things first: This post will be picture-heavy, and it will be in German. Sorry, for my international readers, but if you have any specific questions to any of the products let me know and I will translate and answer.

Passend zum Herbst und Beginn der Erkältungszeit möchte ich euch heute die Sanicare Bye Bye Erkältung Box vorstellen. Ihr kennt Sanicare noch nicht? Dann wird es aber höchste Zeit! Sanicare ist eine Versandapotheke und seit einiger Zeit bieten sie eine Apotheken-Box an, ähnlich zu den bekannten Beauty Boxen, nur allerdings nicht nur um sich äußerlich schön zu machen, sondern um auch von innen gesund zu sein.

Die Sanicare Box erscheint alle drei Monate und sie enthält 5-7 Überraschungsprodukte und dazu noch Proben von ausgewählten Apothekenprodukten. Dabei werden die Produkte natürlich entsprechend der Jahreszeit ausgewählt und helfen einem im Alltag bei kleineren Wehwehchen oder einfach dabei sich besser und gesünder zu fühlen.

Die Sanicare ist dabei keine Abo box, sondern man bestellt sie immer einmalig. Der Preis liegt bei 21.95 € inklusive Versandkosten und soll in der Regel einen Warenwert von über 60€ enthalten. Hört sich vielversprechend an? Dann schauen wir mal was in der Herbst Box alles enthalten ist, damit ihr euch auch ein Bild davon machen könnt.

Wie die meisten Überraschungsboxen enthält die Sanicare Box eine Karte auf der die Produkte aufgelistet sind. Die Box selber kommt im herbstlichen Design in einem Beeren-Ton und ist bis oben hin prall gefüllt:

Sanicare Bye Bye Erkältung Box

Antall Bei Reizhusten und Heiserkeit Liquidsticks

Diese Liquidsticks enthalten Wirkstoffe aus 3 pflanzlichen Extrakten und schützen die Schleimhäute und lindern so den Reizhusten und die Heiserkeit. die verwendeten Extrakte sind Lichen islandicus, Althaeae radix und Verbasci flos. Die Packung enthält 20 x 5 g und kostet 12,95€.

Aspecton Immun Trinkampullen

Vitaminen, Spurenelementen und pflanzlichen Extrakte liefert hier speziell ausgewählte, bedarfsgerechte Nährstoffe zur Unterstützung des Immunsystems. Die Trinkampullen enthalten Vitamine C, D und E und schützen so Zellen vor oxidativem Stress und unterstützen zusätzlich die normale Funktion des Immunsystems. Zudem enthalten sie wertvolle Spurenelemente – Zink, Selen und Molybdän, die den Abbau bestimmter Proteinbausteine regulieren und oxidativem Stress entgegenwirken. Dazu kommen hochwertigen Pflanzenextrakte aus Cistus, Traubenschalen und Tomaten, die ebenfalls als Radikalfänger für die Immunabwehr agieren. Die Packung enthält 7 Trinkampullen und kostet 14,99€.

H&S Bio Minze-Mandarine Aromatherapie Filterbeutel

Dieser Tee riecht nicht nur besonders gut sondern schmeckt auch noch. die ätherischen Öle der biologisch angebauten Duftpflanzen stimulieren die Riechzellen in derNasenhöhle und können dadurch auf Stimmung und Gemütslage einwirken. Die Teemischung besteht aus: Pfefferminze, Zitronengras, Mandarinenöl, Zimt, Zitronenöl, Orangenblüten, Grüntee, und Zitronengrasöl, alles aus biologischem Anbau. Die Packung enthält 20 Teebeutel, die für 3,95€ verkauft werden.

Kneipp Badekosmetikum Erkältung Eukalyptus

Was gibt es erdumspannenderes als ein wohliges und warmes Bad, wenn man sich unterkühlt und kränklich fühlt?! Die Kneipp Badekristalle enthalten einen hohen Anteil an naturreinem Thermalsolesalz. Die natürlich reine Sole ist frei von chemischen Zusätzen und Umwelteinflüssen und enthält Spurenelemente und Mineralsalze, die wichtige Funktionen im Stoffwechsel erfüllen. Dazu kommt wertvolles ätherisches Eukalyptusöl, welches ein angenehmes Aroma entfaltet und bei einer nähernden Erkältung besonders wohltuend wirkt. Jedes der Beutel enthält 60g und kostet 1,35€.

Miradent Xylitol Drops Zuckerfrei Melon

Xylitol Drops wurden speziell für die erweiterte tägliche Mundpflege entwickelt. Statt Zucker wird hier Xylitol verwendet, welches die Zahnoberfläche pflegt und die Wiedereinlagerung entzogener Mineralbausteine in den Zähnen unterstützt. Damit wird die Zahnhärtung gefördert und der Schutz vor Säuren verbessert. 60g kosten 3,99€.

Primavera Atmewohl Nase Frei Stick

Aromatherapie für unterwegs mit dem Nase Frei Stick von Primavera. Der Duft aus Eukalyptus, Fichtennadel und Pfefferminze ist so im praktischen Stick unterwegs immer mit dabei. Der Stick kommt in einem verschweißten Beutel um die ätherischen Öle zu schützen und ein frisches Produkt zu garantieren. Der Stick kostet 7,80€ und hat mindestens eine 12 wöchige Duftwirkung.

Vigantolvit 2000 I.E Vitamin D3 Weichkapseln

Seit der Entdeckung von Vitamin D Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts konnte gezeigt werden wie wichtig dieses Vitamin für den Erhalt gesunder Knochen ist und zur Erhaltung einer normalen Muskelfunktion beiträgt. Zudem unterstützt Vitamin D den Zellteilungsprozess und trägt auch zur normalen Funktion des Immunsystems bei. Außerdem hat es positive Effekte während der Monaten mit weniger Sonnenstunden (September bis April), oder wenn man viel in geschlossenen Räumen arbeitet. Auch wenn man Sonnenschutz benutzt sollte man Vitamin D ergänzend einnehmen. Die Packung enthält 60 Kapseln und kostet 8,99€.

Salviatop Madaus Mund- und Zahngel

Salviatop Madaus enthält Öle aus sechs Heilpflanzen Minze, Salbei, Fenchel, Thymian, Nelke und Kamille, die Gesunderhaltung von empfindlichen Zähnen und Zahnfleisch fördern und beugt zudem leichten Entzündungen vor. Das zunächst flüssige Salviatop Madaus wird nach dem Zähneputzen aufgetragen und wandelt sich bei Speichelkontakt zu einem lang haftenden Gelfilm. Es beugt so wirksam einer bakteriellen Plaque-Bildung und deren Folgen – Karies und Parodontitis – vor. Die Tube enthält 10 ml und kostet 4,49€. Eine der beigefügten Proben war passenderweise die Isla Med Hydro.

Bach RR Original Kaugummi

BACH RR Original Kaugummis enthalten nur natürlichen Aromen, einen extra langanhaltendem Spearmint-Geschmack und die Original Bach-Blütenmischung und sind somit ein genussvolle Begleiter für emotional aufregende Situationen. Die Packung enthält 25 Stück und kostet 4,95€. Eine weitere Probe waren die Isla Med Hydro Halsbonbons.

Ebenfalls war eine Probe des Thermacare Rücken Wärmeumschlags enthalten, der sogar schon zum Einsatz kamen und wirklich sehr lange warm gehalten hat. Die ebenfalls beigefügten Yaya Bären waren allerdings schnell verspeist.

Ebenfalls befand sich eine Probe des Neo Ballistol Hausmittels in der Sanicare Box. Ein Allround Pflegemittel für den ganzen Körper.

Und zu guter letzt noch der Tigerbalm Nacken- und Schulterbalm zur Massage im Nacken und Schulterbereich und lösen der Spannungen.

Puuh, das nenne ich mal eine randvoll gefühlte Box. Ich muss sagen, dass ich den Inhalt auch wirklich toll finde und jedes Produkt davon wird definitiv zum Einsatz kommen. Besonders froh bin ich über die Vitamin D Kapseln, da ich sonst im Winter wirklich ziemlich träge bin und ich von vielen gehört habe, dass Vitamin D dann super hilft. Aber auch sehr praktisch sind die ganzen Produkte gegen und vorbeugend zu einer Erkältung….Ich bin wirklich positiv begeistert von der Box und finde, dass auch das herbstliche Thema sehr gut gewählt und umgesetzt wurde. Ich fühle mich zumindest gewappnet für die nächste Erkältungswelle!

Ihr könnt die Sanicare Box >>hier<< bestellen und es gibt sie sowohl als einzelne Box, als auch im zweier Paket oder als Jahresabo.

Kanntet ihr die Sanicare Box bereits? Könntet ihr euch vorstellen euch so eine Box mit Produkten aus der Apotheke zu bestellen?

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Review: Revlon Colorstay Brow Crayon

3. November 2017

// PR SAMPLE / BEAUTY / MAKE UP //

Using brow pencils on your eye brows makes such a difference in your whole appearance and yet many people here in Germany do not dare to use them, because they fear it could appear to much like painted. Together with the Revlon Ultra HD Gel Lipcolors I reviewed previously I also received all shades of the Revlon Colorstay Brow Crayon from the German drugstore Rossmann. I think you might be interested in the swatches for these brow crayons, because they could be really an opinion if you want a very subtle and natural look!

As I said in my last Revlon post, I’m happy to have Revlon back in German drugstores. After many years of abstinence people can now buy Revlon products in the German drugstore chain Rossmann .Welcome back, Revlon!

The Colorstay Brow Crayons are thick brow crayons containing wax, that melt down to a powdery finish when applied. They are supposed to be waterproof and last for 24 hours.

The Crayons are available in 4 different shades:

305: Blonde

310: Soft Brown

315: Dark Brown

320: Soft Black

As you can see from the swatches below (from left to right: 305, 310, 315, 320) the color payoff of the crayons is very soft and powdery. Although it is a crayon it has a very subtle and powdery finish. The colors are perfect to create a soft look. The brightest color 305 barley shows up on my skin, so it may be a great choice for very pale skintypes and fair hair. Even soft brown will be a good option for many people with blonde or light brunette hair. In terms of staying power the swatches are resistant to rubbing, too. I couldn’t check if they last for 24 h yet though.

For me personally, having black and dense eye brows, these crayons are too soft in terms of color payoff. On the other hand I’d say that these are perfect for beginners in terms of eye brow make up, because the soft and powdery finish doesn’t show errors too much. If you never have used any brow pencil you definitely have to try out one of these!

The Revlon Colorstay Brow Crayon is available for 6.39 € at Rossmann (currently on sale from 7.99 €).

Are you using brow pencils or crayons?

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Happiness Boutique Necklaces

29. October 2017

// PR SAMPLE / FASHION / ACCESSORIES //

At the moment in terms of accessories it’s all about crescent moons and layered necklaces for these bohemian vibes. I love wearing necklaces and usually they are one of the few jewelry I can also wear at work without feeling disturbed by it. Recently, I have these two new additions from Happiness Boutique in my collection:

Happiness Boutique is fashion brand based in Berlin in Germany and they offer a wide range of jewelry in various styles and of course also an awesome range of necklaces.

Half Moon Necklace

Ever since I saw crescent moon pendants I was so intrigued to wear a necklace like that myself. Somehow, not only does the moon represent something magical and mystical, also it always reminds me of one of my favourite manga and anime Sailor Moon! I call this my special Sailor Moon necklace and love to wear it for almost every occasion.

“This fine golden necklace with an impeccable half-moon will delicately swing around as you walk. This subtle, yet very feminine and graceful necklace can bring romance to your outfits. You can wear it in a very girly way or with casual clothes depending on your taste.”

The crescent moon necklace is made from zinc and gold-plated. It is available in silver as well. Moreover, it is free from nickel and lead.

Lucky Trio Layered Necklace

The second necklace is a Lucky Trio Layered Necklace with geometric elements. I love how these layered necklaces have become modern again. The three layers fit beautifully together and the purple amethyst and pale pink rose quartz are so well suited for the autumn and winter season, too.

“This layered necklace features three special pendants sure to become something you will cherish. Perfect to wear when you want a touch of delicacy and romantic flair to your outfit. The triad of dark purple amethyst, bejewelled triangle and rose quartz crystal all on thin golden chains will be a great addition over a plain tee or peeking out through a button up shirt.”

Similar to the previous necklace it is made from zinc and gold-plated. It is available in silver as well. Moreover, it is free from nickel and lead, too.

I love both necklaces and they fit perfect for the colder season. Also another reason for me to pick necklaces in gold instead of silver. Somehow, I prefer golden jewelry in the colder season.

If you want to check out the mesmerizing jewelry from Happiness Boutique I can encourage you to use the coupon code berriesinthesnow at the checkout. You will get 10% discount for orders over 19 euros and it is valid from now until November 28th.

You can shop the necklaces of this post here:

Lucky Trio Layered Necklace

Half Moon Necklace

How do you like my new necklaces?

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Sudio Vasa Blå

22. October 2017

// PR SAMPLE / STYLE / FASHION //

Music is fix part of my daily life. It accompanies me during most of my free time by listening to it at home, or going out on a concert or dancing. Even if you go to shopping at the mall you will hear music inside the stores. It really surrounds us most of the time. Yet, we all have a different taste of music and usually I don’t want to be disturbed by other people’s music early in the morning going by train to work, and probably they don’t want to be disturbed by my music either :D The key to enjoy your favourite music while on the road are definitely good headphones. Today, I want to show you my beloved in-ear headphones Sudio Vasa Blå:

“Ah, music,” he said, wiping his eyes. “A magic beyond all we do here!”

(J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone)

Sudio is a swedish company that offers designer headphones that combine timeless elegance and good quality sound. They offer 6 different types of headphones, both Bluetooth and regular headphones and all of them come in different colors, reaching from classic black and white to pink, red and blue. All of the headphones look very stylish and suit both female and male customers.

Almost a year ago I received the Sudio Vasa Blå headphones. I decided for the white colored bluetooth and in-ear headphones because I loved the rose-gold details of the headphones and I never tried bluetooth headphones before. I tested these really thoroughly together with my boyfriend and we both really enjoyed using these headphones during this time, and even now.

The first thing that was a pleasant surprise when I received the headphones was the equipment which came together with the headphones: Of course a manual, USB-wire, and different sizes for the earphone in-ear plug had to be offered, but it also included a leather case and a cable clip. I really like the fact that it comes with 4 different additional sizes for the in-ear plug. Usually, when I’m using in-ear headphones I use the smallest or the middle size and yet they keep falling off. This was the size which is in-between and it keeps staying in my ear all time.

The leather case and the cable clip are also perfect for taking these headphones outside. First I though I would not use the clip, but actually I did and it really helped to not lose my headphones during hectic train changes :D I’m using an android phone, but my boyfriend has an iPhone. Neither of us experienced problems while trying to connect the headphones to our mobiles. It was also very easy to connect the Sudio Vasa Blå to my laptop.

Since my boyfriend plays music himself and has some experience with sound quality I really trusted his opinion for the headphones. That resulted in the fact that I didn’t see my headphones for several months because he was keeping them all the time. Finally, his verdict was, that the Sudio Vasa Blå are great for listening to pop music, for example. It has especially good bass frequencies and heights and are much better in quality than his regular mobile headphones.

The Sudio Vasa Blå last for up to 8 hours when charged fully, and also charging is done super quickly. There are two opinions for charging: quick charge in 10 minutes or full charge in 120 mines. In stand-by they are supposed to last up to 10 days. The bluetooth used is 4.1 and it has a reach of up to 10 meters. Remote and microphone are part of the headphone cable, which is made from sweat-proof material. Although it has a white color and we were carrying it around almost everywhere it still looks pretty good.

My boyfriend and mine thorough test of the Sudio Vasa Blå convinced us about the quality of these headphones. They are not only pretty and stylish to look at, but they also offer a good sound quality and are comfortable to wear and use. If our experience made you curious about Sudiosweden and their headphones you can use the coupon code misslaven15 to get 15% off your order. The Sudio Headphones here retail for 89€.

Have you used Blutooth headphones? Let me know what you think about the Sudio Vasa Blå!

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Review: 9Wishes Rose Hydrating Capsule Treatment

21. October 2017

// PR SAMPLE / SKINCARE / AFFILIATE LINKS //

Roses are the queens of all the flowers, and that’s for a good reason. Since the ancient times these flowers have been used for therapeutic benefits. The rose essential oils are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants antibacterial and therefore widely used in cosmetics products. I’m one of those rose-loving people when it comes to skincare and I’m really happy that BBCOSMETIC introduced me to the 9Wishes Rose Hydrating Capsule Treatment:

9Wishes is a Korean beauty brand which was unknown to me before. If you look at their official site you will also see that have a small range of beauty products and that the page is relatively new, so I guess the brand is quite new as well. The products have a sleek and pretty design and make me curious to try more.

The 9Wishes Rose Hydrating Capsule Treatment comes in a pale pink cardboard box with English and Korean description written onto. It doesn’t look especially fancy, but very simple. But inside you will discover the beautiful bottle containing the product and on my first glance I fell in love it! Look at that gorgeous pump bottle with rose-gold cap. And the treatment has even a pale pink color contains bits of rose petals (I guess) in it!

The 9Wishes Rose Hydrating Capsule Treatment is supposed to maximize the skin’s natural night-time renewal process and uses their special oil encapsulation technology for it. Although it is targeting the night-time renewal of the skin it can be used in the mornings and evenings on your cleansed face before using your moisturizer.

The ingredients of the treatment are listed below:

Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Water, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Akyl Acrylates Crosspolymer, Argnine, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Beeswax, Allatoin, sh-Decapeptide-9, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Ethylhexylylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Propanediol, Jadminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Vaccinum Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extractm Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Rose Canina Fruit Oil, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extractm Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Rose Flower Oil, Cl 77491, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolysed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolysed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid

You can see that there are various plant-based ingredients and especially a lot of rose extract and oils. The product is alcohol-free, sulphate-free and paraben-free. Apart from rose it contains a lot of Hyaluronic Acid for moisturizing, but also macadamia oil. Further more it contains Licorice Extract, which is one of my favourites. At the moment I’m trying a new tool for ingredients analytics and it is quite nice and I can recommend you to have a look at it: it is called Skincarisma and you can find the analysis of the 9Wishes Rose Hydrating Capsule Treatment >>here<<.

As you can see from the ingredients this treatment is especially suited for dry skintypes, but also contains some ingredients that promote wound healing. Since it contains jasmine oil and geranium oil people with sensitive skintypes should keep in mind whether they react to these ingredients or not. According to COSDNA and Skincarisma the ingredients are safe to use, only the jasmine oil has to be noted for sensitive people.

The 9Wishes Rose Hydrating Capsule Treatment is a gel type essence with a rose scent. Despite of the oils the application feels moist and watery and the product absorbs very quickly into the skin. The pink particles dissolve while rubbing the essence into the skin. Once absorbed there is no trace of oiliness or stickiness noticeable.

The glow and shimmer that you see on the picture below is only visible during the short moment while it absorbs. Afterwards there is no glow left on the skin, but it fully absorbs and leaves the skin matte, leaving only the rose scent behind. The skin feels hydrated on the area where you apply the essence.

You only need one or two pumps of the product to cover your face and in the time I’ve been using it I never had a bad reaction. Of course everyone is different, so be sure to check the ingredients before using and make a patch test on another part of your body if you know that your skin could react to it.

I’m completely happy with the 9Wishes Rose Hydrating Capsule Treatment and I feel sad that there is only one-third left in my bottle. I received this essence from BBCOSMETIC where it retails for 19 US$ and is on sale. You can use the code Q2C8JX9N45R3O for a chance of 10 % off your order, too! You can also get the 9Wishes Rose Hydrating Capsule Treatment on amazon.com for 35.20US$.

Did you hear about the brand 9Wishes? Have you tried any of their products? What do you think about roses as ingredients in cosmetics?

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