The story behind HOIA home spa products started when lemongrass body scrub got noticed and started living its own life of taking care of many skin problems. Now their line is wider, so that every person with its own preferences can find a scent and formula for their body and senses. Good things do come in pairs and I believe it totally applies to body care.

HOIA lemongrass body scrub with its zestful and joyful scent picks you right up and winds you down while rubbing it all over the body. It is really forgiving when it comes to application, at first you will think you need more, but the smallest amount goes the longest way. While all exfoliated and layered with the scrub, it will be the waiting game. To get the full benefit of the product and allow your body to get the treatment it deserves, let it sit on your skin for few minutes. To pass the time have little dance party, or sing. I usually put on hair mask for full pampering session. After few minutes rinse it all off. You can feel the softest layer of all the good oils on your skin and that is a good thing, don't wash it off. Getting out of your shower you won't need the moisturiser, your skin won't cry for help because of its dryness and tight feeling. Your skin will not be greasy, but thankful for the natural butters and all the blood flow it got out of the scrubbing session you just had!

Like I said before, good things come in pairs. It is good to have a back-up plan when the winter is getting to you and your skin needs a relief, also know and something replenishing and moisturising. HOIA rosewood & avocado body whip is whipped up body balm that feels like mousse to the touch, that will melt to most precious luxurious velvety oil. When applying it will skin right into skin and leave you with the softest skin. My own personal winter preference: to 'bury' myself in it and feel moisturised, itch free, extremely comfortable and relieved without layering another, another and another layer of body lotion on in order to get rid of the dryness.

As the whip is packed with vitamins, butters and oils that will even out the skin tone, replenishes the damage, help to build collagen and relieve any skin problems you might have. Essential oils of rosewood and geranium will work for much calmer senses and renewed skin.

Recently I have found so many beautiful and unique accessories made in my own home country Estonia! So I am starting new series here. First of all I do want to support talented designers,  second of all I want to introduce you everything I have fallen in love with, may it be jewellery, skincare, candles or something else... they all have one and only common thing besides awesomeness, they have been made in Estonia.

This is Lentsius Pilot Bracelet made with duralminium, nicely decorated with sleek stripes running through the narrow base. I adore its simple, light style and the fact it is actually really comfortable and light to wear. Depending on the size of your wrists, it is very easy to mould into perfect shape for you.
I have worn it with everything and everywhere... it can be worn on its own, accompanied with other bracelets, gems or watches. It has been with me throughout the summer, but I think it is even perfect on the cold climate because of its brushed silver matte surface and simple crisp Scandinavian style.

With few pumps you will get essence that will be slightly oily, but still feels watery enough to hydrate while nourishing. Its texture feels very refreshing on the skin, spreads around quickly and absorbs without any effort. You are left healthy glowing skin that feels comfortable to the touch, nourished, brighter and toned. Depending on your skin type and condition there is a possibility you won't need any additional moisturiser afterwards. This cocktail will be plenty enough and something that will even be suitable under you makeup. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to add a certain boost to their skincare regimen, is getting used to the skin oils (as it is great starts with it lightness), who feels like the seasonal change is getting to their skin.  

For quite some time it is all about liquid lipsticks. Even better when the lipstick is matte. But some of them are deceiving, creating layer of colour that doesn't dry and isn't completely matte, even if the word 'matte' has been boldly stated. All I want to say that matte should be matte!

Apparently Sleek Makeup gets it, because they created product called Matte Me in perfect shade 'Birthday Suit'. Can we just take one second to admire the name of the shade? More about the shade in general. It is perfectly wearable nude with muted dusty rose undertones, that would suit with most of the skin tones, makeup looks and complexions. Texture wise it glides on like a cream, at first you would think it won't be matte because of its creamy smooth feeling. Few seconds of waiting and it dries up into smooth velvety matte finish that won't budge at all. It doesn't feel dry or uncomfortable, doesn't flake or feel heavy. 

If you want to achieve perfectly natural matte lips without feeling cakey, I recommend (and apparently Sleek too) slightly blotting the excess product off after it has dried. To ensure the perfect combination of goodness in a tube, Sleek has provided it with long and skinny, quite pointed applicator to get precise application even without a lip liner. Staying power? I wouldn't say it lasts all day, you should definitely reapply if you want it to be on your lips all day long. But you will get good amount of hours out of it, and that is definitely better than most of the lipsticks out there can offer.

Gressa is a brand that makes wonderful products from natural makeup to skincare with very few 'au naturel' ingredients inside of them. The most impressive one for me has been Renewing Polish for your beautiful face. Ingredients wise it is simple, yet effective when it comes to its actions. This honey-based product gently exfoliates, brightens, clarifies and moisturises like one good facial treatment should do. Synergy between rice enzymes, alpha hydroxy acids and vitamin C will work its magic in order to give smoother, brighter and hydrated skin after every scrub session with it. Because its very fine non-abrasive texture it is like a microdermabrasion, but in a natural way.

I sometimes use it daily and it won't dry my skin out or make it sensitive. I will give my skin a gentle scrub and let it sit on it 5-10 minutes to get even deeper exfoliation. Honey makes it a perfect exfoliating face mask and all the other goodness combined with it gives it even more power. 

My pores are always appearing smaller, any blemishes appear a lot calmer, dead skin all gone. I despise using makeup when I see the flaky around my face after applying it. Many times I pass on it when my skin feels dehydrated or dry on same areas. This helps to combat everything that is unwanted or may annoy you on your face. Every product afterwards glides on like a butter. My personal tip is to use it as a lip scrub whenever exfoliating face. It is a treat for the skin indeed!