Sea buckthorn - I like its concept, I like its omegas, I like its berries, I like its bright orange colour, I like its taste and what can be better than skincare with this amazing plant that adds the products all the nicest properties. I have used sea buckthorn based products before and had quite great results. Now it was time to put Bio2You products to test and see what the real deal was.

Organic Nutritive Sea Buckthorn Moisturiser with Panthenol is truly organic quite rich moisturiser with a good amount of product in a glass bottle. Being so concentrated that you need only tiny amount, makes it even more valuable buy when it comes to its packaging. Its formulation brings together moisturising, soothing, nourishing, smoothing, protecting and microcirculation improving properties. To be exact, having argan oil, panthenol ProVitamin B5, plant extracts, shea butter and sea buckthorn oil it reduces inflammation, heals sun damage, protects from free radicals, balances skin perfectly and helps it to regenerate its tissue. I was quite sure this moisturiser is going to be the bomb and didn't have to disappoint. I love that it is so concentrated I need tiniest amount - saves a lot of money and you can still use one of the best products when moisturising your face. Whenever I have a break out or two, it really helps it to heal faster and this is usually the time I most definitely grab after this cream. 

Organic Omega 3-6 Serum is probably one of the best of the best products I have used for a while. It claims to be natural skin antidepressant and when at first I didn't get it I now do. This is the serum I won't use daily, but only when my skin feels thirsty, dehydrated or really troubled. It is like a medicine for skin in need! Instantly after applying you feel relieved and your face looks so smooth and calm. I have done a series of days when using this and this really boosts my skin by healing every little dry patch and every little pimple or blemish scar. Omega 3 in it stimulates production of dopamine which is a natural molecule of happiness. I don't know about that, but applying this makes me one step closer to happiness as it smells so soothingly comforting and I always know I will wake up to much nicer skin. This serum also proved itself even more when I was struggling with a cold sore. I usually don't like cols sore creams as they are full of chemicals and only help when applied really early. But this product, reapplied over and over again, healed my full blown cold sore within a day. I was left with little dry mark next to my lip and couldn't be more happy about this find.

Have you tried anything based on sea buckthorn oil? Loved it?

Brand called Domina Elegans is fairly new, but already quite well known and awarded natural beauty brand from Estonia. It has been created by doctors and scientists who believe that the best inspiration and ingredients come from nature. Their skincare philosophy is to give the skin all that it needs to be healthy and radiant, and to pamper it softly without synthetic preservatives and only the best components from the nature. 

As you can see I have Domina Elegans 4D Universal Revitalising Face Cream from their Natural Beauty line. What makes this cream so special and to stand out from the others in the market is patented natural emulsion HYDRESIA® (safflower oleosomes), cold-pressed natural oils, silk protein and Dead Sea minerals that promise to regenerate and revitalise the cellular structure of the skin by promoting skin cell metabolism and collagen synthesis. 

I have used this cream day and night for couple of months now and am absolutely in love with it. But this love relationship didn't come easy for me! When I first got it I fell in love with its refreshing yet natural scent, almost reminds me fresh cucumbers. The freshness totally came into play when I applied this cream for the first time, it was so calming, soothing and uplifting on my skin. Even though it feels amazingly full of nurturing ingredients, I felt that my drier areas needed more moisture and I was confused. I always found myself reapplying this cream on my drier areas and also wanted to reach for my other, much richer, moisturisers, but continued to use this one. Within few days I noticed I didn't get the drier areas anymore! My skin felt completely hydrated, balanced, calm and smooth. 

During the time I noticed this cream makes a beautiful base for a makeup and can also be applied around the eyes. It takes care of the tired and dull skin immediately and also gives the instant relief to my allergies and puffiness around eyes, also due to allergies. 

Overall I believe that everyone could benefit from this cream, hence the name 'Universal'. When your skin is oilier it really needs some nourishment and hydration to calm the oil production down and this face cream would be perfect one to do that! When your skin is drier, give this cream some time to adjust with your needs and you won't regret it.

Since I have pretty much ditched shower gels I am always looking for natural soaps and I usually have to have huge selection of them. Handmade soaps can be so special, comforting and beneficial for your skin. You can never have too many of them. I tried Jovely Naturals Exfoliating Coffee Soap which is 100% natural and made in Estonia by hand using only natural oils.

When talking about Moroccan Natural in general, it is a pretty unique brand. While most of its hit products are produced only with 100% organic and pure Argan Oil they have stepped up in their game and gotten their product selection so wide and tempting. It is not usual and common to have a great selection when it comes to all natural and organic beauty brand, because a lot of times greatest ingredients don't grow on trees (literally). Therefore it felt even more special and great when applying Moroccan Natural skincare on my skin, I was sure my skin gets the best ingredients out there.

Moroccan Natural Argan Glow  was a nice surprise since I usually don't like Argan Oil on my face. They have managed to get it just right in order to apply it without being left with overly greasy face afterwards. Mine comes in a 10 ml bottle with a roller ball that makes appplication so easy and neat. I usually put it on my hands, warm it up and pat on my skin. It feels like a glow nectar whenever your face is dull and need little boost. This amount of products lasted me quite some time as it is highly concentrated and I literally needed one swipe with the roller ball to cover my whole face and neck area.

As I have become ingredient nazi when it comes to my skincare I love that it is only high quality Argan Oil, but they have also included Sea Buckthorn Oil to assist it. So, this little serum has high amounts of vitamins C, E and A. It heals any micro wounds, heals acne and acne scars, protects from free radicals and UV rays. Cherry on the top is the fact that it subtle colour to it that give you healthy glow immediately after applying! This really is a miracle nectar for your thirsty face.

Moroccan Natural Pearl Powder is another product derived from Mother Nature. When you thought it can't get any better, think again. This little jar holds 100% natural pearl powder that is basically very fine powder of crushed pearls. It has been used as a beauty aid for ages. It has been recorded nearly for 3000 years in skin treatments used by Cleopatra, the last Queen of Egypt and Wu Zetian. Pearl powder has so much power in it to heal, refine, protect, treat and beautify your skin in general. It promotes new skin cells, increases collagen levels, heals acne and acne scarring, gets rid of dry areas, sun damage and rosacea. These are only few of the benefits, it also reduces pore size dramatically, smooths any fine lines and brightens skin tone in general. There are so many ways to use it. 

This pearl powder comes in a little jar full of powder and a random pearl in it. While it is fairly small jar, you get so much out of it as you only need tiny spatula size all over the face. So, do you use it? When your concern is aging, you can use it as a mask with yogurt or milk and leave on for 10-15 minutes. It works as a nourishing and moisturising highly effective mask when mixed with beaten egg white, honey and few drops of lemon juice. Mixed with argan oil and applied as a mask it revives dry and dull skin immediately. You can also leave a light dusting of pearl powder on your face for overnight an your skin feels so much more balanced, pores smaller and cleaner when your concern is imbalanced oily skin.

I personally used it with pure cow's milk and Greek Yogurt as a mask and absolutely loved it. I also loved the little spatula sized amount of pearl powder in my favourite face serum. I literally dropped the little amount of pearl powder in the bottle of face oil and every time I use it, shake it up. It adds a lot of nutrients and minerals to it and your serum will work better than ever. When I wasn't up to mixing any masks I just mixed little amount of pearl powder in my palm with pure water and applied the paste on my skin. It acted as a pore reducing mask and micro exfoliant. My skin felt clearer, brighter and new levels of smooth!

Basically there are no rules how to use it and what to mix it in with. You just have to get it, be creative, experiment with it and find what works best for your skin! 

Another BB-cream Lumene Bright Now Vitamin C BB-cream with SPF 20 has to be one of the best ones I have tried so far. I have had this bright and sleek tube of goodness since fall and started to love it particularly in the winter time when cold weather finally kicked in. I discovered with a pity that my skin feels drier, duller and needs more hydration since normal foundations and creams just didn't do any justice.

First of all you get so much product for the price it is insane. I have used mine non stop and I still have so much left. I love when they do this, because you deserve plenty of good things! It smells really fresh and not overpowering at all, something like citrus would smell in a lighter version of it.

Colour wise it is pretty universal as I have shade 01 light and this would suit for lighter complexions and medium ones too. It just melts into your skin without leaving any traces of makeup on your face.

Lumene promises this Bright Now BB-cream to be anti-aging, brightening, hydrating, protecting, skin tone evening, imperfections covering and I can't argue with none of these statements. Since it feels like it has some kind of vitamin C based ingredients in it I would imagine it would act like an anti-aging products in a longer run. It does cover some minor imperfections, as it has quite natural finish. Yet is buildable and doesn't cake up even if you decide you need one more layer of it for a higher coverage.

Creamy and smooth consistency of it allows you to apply it like a simple moisturiser and you will still achieve a perfect finish and base for your rest of the makeup. It actually feels refreshing and brightening right away after applying. I really can't point out even one bad thing about this product and that should say something. Lumene really hit the right mark creating this one!

Continuing with the '100% natural Estonian skincare' topic I must introduce you to Jovely Naturals. It is fairly unknown and new to me, but as much as I have used a selection of their products I must say it is a shame I didn't have their gems in my home before. The fact that most of their products are 100% natural and everything is made and packed by hand is always a good sign. Their pure mission is to rise their customers awareness of natural products and why it is important to look what you put on your body. One more reason besides simple yet classy packaging why I am in love with Jovely Naturals.

I have definitely become an addict of this local Estonian brand JOIK that have been mentioned before. I have slowly but surely been trying out everything by them and managed to find my own favourites in time. This post will be only about their skincare since I love everything skincare related and adore everything they offer.

JOIK Deep Cleansing Facial Oil that comes with a handy sponge that makes using it so simple and effective. It melts off everything on your face, from makeup to unwanted dirt and oils. It smells divine like lemongrass, lavender and tea tree together would do, that on the other hand gives a relaxing feel to every cleansing ritual at night. Me as a cleansing oil devotee and lover who has tried oh so many am extremely impressed with this particular one as it also cleanses every single pore on skin. There aren't many face cleansing oils out there that are acne prone friendly, but this is like a magic. It leaves absolutely no residue of oil or dirt, vice versa, your skin will be smooth, hydrated and completely clean. 

JOIK Alcohol Free Facial Toner with Aloe and Sea-Buckthorn Oil is another to die for skin product by them. Like everything else in here it is 100% natural and full of good ingredients for your face. It is infused with sea buckthorn oil which contains vitamins A, E and C plus aloe extract that soothes any skin type. It smells very refreshing and little bit minty and therefore will awaken skin anytime when little pick me up is needed. Other than that it will balance skin immediately after using and leave it comfortable when dehydrated. I especially enjoy it on these colder winter months when my skin is acting up a little. Big high five for the looks of this toner, bright orange shade of it makes my mood immediately when I see it. It doesn't transfer on skin and won't turn you orange, although I would love a little bit of colour on these pasty winter days. 

JOIK Silky Facial Serum with Cranberry Seed Oil is extremely luxurious addition to this skincare family. Even though it is originally meant for dry and mature skin I can benefit from it so much. It doesn't leave any greasy residue. All the good nutrients will be absorbed quickly after applying and skin will be silky smooth and hydrated. Because it is full of nutrients and proteins I am usually using it only at the night times, I don't want to over feed my skin. Whenever i get more dryness I am always reaching for this serum that combats any dry areas within hours.

JOIK Super Moisturising Lip Balm with Orange Essential Oil smells like a real orange in a tube. It is a more moisturising and heavier kind of a lip balm I was looking for before getting it. It gives such a load of moisture to lips that even the driest or most cracked lips will heal within hours. It feels extremely pleasant and creamy on lips and gives your pout a healthy soft moisturised feel and look whenever applied. I also love it for overnight as a lip treatment and I always thank myself in the mornings when my lips look and feel great.

Clearly I can't say good enough words about everything as I am so thankful that a company like JOIK is developing natural products in my own home country. These have been helping me and my skin so much, especially on colder months. Every time I am in the department store I find myself in front of the JOIK isle to have a something else from them to experience and enjoy.

As I can't get enough of chocolate I also can't get enough of natural skin care products. I believe many people feel that way and therefore lovely people at JOIK have put together 100% natural facial mask meant especially for tired and stressed skin.

This face mask comes in a powder formula you mix with water or any other liquid you prefer to have in your face mask. It promises to rejuvenate and tighten while Rhassoul clay is cleaning out pores, removing excess oil and dead skin cells. Real cocoa powder has so many vitamins and anti-oxidants to help to fight off environmental damage.

Adding liquid to this mask it forms smooth grainy paste that smells like a real dark chocolate. It goes on face very easily and delightful scent lifts spirits and mood instantly. As it is clay based facial mask I expected it to be little bit harsh and drying, but that is definitely not the case with this mask. It is so gentle and while it cleans out pores it doesn't feel drying or uncomfortable on skin like many clays can be. After washing dried out mask off your face skin will feel velvety smooth, completely balanced and more alive than before. 

Hands down I would suggest this JOIK Chocolate Facial Mask to anyone with any type of skin. This completely affordable mask can be a perfect pick me up on those colder and darker fall days when you need extra pamper session.

Dry cuticles are not nice to have nor nice to watch. When it comes to doing daily chores around the house or constantly using hand sanitisers when outside, it can be pretty damaging to the hands and especially your cuticles. Many people are constantly struggling with brittle and weak nails and invest in expensive treatment polishes, but you should really take more care of the area around your nails. Cuticle area is actually where your nail bed grows out of so you must pay extra attention to it when you want to have beautiful strong nails.

I have often found that regular hand cream doesn't cut it for me and I need something more heavy and wax based to protect and treat my nails and skin around them.

This is where Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream comes into play. It is completely affordably handy to have and comes in handy metal tin. Its key ingredient is a lemon peel oil which smells so freshly clean and natural. Containing all the other natural stuff including sweet almond oil, beeswax, rosemary, cocoa seed butter etc it forms a thicker salve which melts immediately with the warmth of your body into moisturising balm. 

As it is very moisturising and intensive a tiny amount goes very long way. First it may leave thin residue on cuticles but it disappears within few minutes while it soaks in, leaving behind perfectly smooth and nourished nail area. Perfect for using at home or on the go.

This post is a long overdue as I haven't always had this product completely figured out and therefore didn't really want to post about it. But hen I actually did learn how to properly use it on my face I was blown away by how great this is. It is Dr Bragi Marine Enzyme Age Management Moisturiser. which comes in a very luxurious airless pump bottle that holds 60ml of clear gel type product that has no specific scent, something like clear and pure water would be. 

This moisturiser has patented formula that includes unique super active marine enzymes with the added hydrating and plumping hyaluronic acid. This gentle yet powerful moisutiser helps to reduce the signs of aging by fighting the effects of environmental stress, preventing the breakdown of collagen and supporting optimal cell function. 

With the aid of calming sorbitol and glycerin this oil-free moisturiser instantly nourishes the skin whilst marine enzymes continuously smooth, exfoliate and cleanse from deep within the skin. Its enzyme activity can help to dramatically rejuvenate, refine and brighten the complexion, eliminate dark circles and ease the conditions of problematic skin types.

The thing that confused me when started using this moisturiser was the actual concentration of this product. I literally applied it as I would do with any other regular serum or face cream. I was wrong as you need to start noticing your skins need and choose the right amount for your specific need. I opted for half of the pea-sized amount and distributed it evenly all over my eye area, face and neck. A lot of times when I was oilier it was too much and I needed even less than that. Whenever you feel little bit sticky afterwards, you have applied too much product! With product so concentrated the right amount can be the littlest drop of the moisturiser.

So, this moisturiser claims to be a perfect multipurpose skin care product for everyone's needs. It acts as a toner, exfoliant, moisturiser, treatment, serum, eye cream and purifier for problematic skin. I got instantly excited about using it when I heard it actually helps to lift any impurities while treating your skin. It really is an amazing invention and cure for any enlarged pores, inflamed areas, dry patches, uneven skin tone, rough skin texture, those little white bumps a lot of people struggle with. My pores are a lot more clearer, it calms down any redness and is like a heaven sent for dry dehydrated patchy areas around my mouth. Throughout the day I never feel the need to apply more moisturiser or plot areas that got too oily before. 

While it is on the more expensive side it totally is worth everything you pay for it. You get actually more out of it than you would when purchasing any other moisturiser. First it lasts longer than any other skin care product. Second you won't need extra skin care products other than this one, it will cover them all and your skin will than you for not suffocating it with a tons of different products. 

In the spirit of my 'back to basics' skin care I have two other facial bars for you to introduce. These are by an organic skin care company I love to pieces, Mádara Cosmetics. When I got these soaps, they weren't available on their website, but were easily found with reasonable price in all the shops that carry Madara. I actually checked few of these shops in Estonia, these lovelies were sitting proudly next to other Mádara products. Now you can also buy them as sets or separately from their website!

Mádara Blackberry White Clay Clarifying Face Soap comes in form of beautiful lavender coloured bar. It smells like berries and in a gentle way. This soap promises to give clearer skin day by day with purifying white clay and the tannins of the blackberry. The freshness of the Nordic forest combined with the botanical soap base and nourishing wheat germ oil help the skin to retain its moisture. 

Combined with water it deliver very smooth and velvety lather and you can absolutely feel white clay in it. After just one use my skin felt comfortably clean plus pores appeared tighter and clearer. I am more than convinced that natural herbal scent clears my also my mind every time I use it. 

As this soap really is clarifying, cleans out even the dirtiest skin and vanishes away any problems of troubled skin, I wouldn't suggest using it daily if your skin is extra dry. Instead it could be a weekly addition to your skin care regimen!

Mádara Birch Algae Balancing Face Soap is the green sister of the first soap. It smells just like green leaves of a birch tree or fresh grass just after much needed rain in a summer time. This bar promises to have vitamins and minerals of Nordic birch and algae to balance the skin, while the botanical soap base gently cleanses and washes away all impurities. It is also enriched with skin nourishing wheat germ oil and plant sugars helping the skin to retain its moisture. Its lather is much more gentle and comforting on skin and therefore would suit for everybody's skin for a daily use. Its little bit sweeter scent comes out in a cleansing process and comforts the skin and senses immediately.

A lot of times our skin doesn't need much and we are overdoing it with our complicated skin regimens. Whether you are oilier or drier chances are your skin's natural balance is disrupted and this simple soap will manage it better than any other cleanser.

Like every other Mádara product these have Ecocert certifications and are absolutely natural cruelty free. The key ingredient in all their anti aging-products and these soaps is pure Northern birch extract which contains minerals and brightening vitamin C. Products should be available worldwide and easy to spot. Visiting Mádara Cosmetics website you can find all their webshops and the stockists in different countries. 

Lately I have been looking into simple yet effective old fashioned face cleansing methods in order to achieve natural glowing bright face. I discovered that there are a lot of bar soaps meant to treat your face and these kinds of soap aren't necessarily harsh or include soap at all. I picked up several soaps to test out, but one of them is definitely the most valuable and darling to me. Not only because it comes from my own little country Estonia and is purely hand made, but it includes many active elements that take care of any skin problems. It is Deep Facial Cleansing Bar by Nurme.

Being 100% natural it cleans, nourishes and repairs gently any type of face. It promises to clean any traces of makeup and dirt same time restoring skin's natural balance of minerals. 

Ingredients wise it is a dream come true for everyone who loves natural yet effective skin care products. It has olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil, ricinus seed oil, goats milk powder, activated charcoal and essential oils of ylang-ylang, patchouli, lavender.

Soap itself is solid quite big sized black bar that smells very natural and pleasant for me. Its blackness comes from charcoal that cleanses and purifies any skin type deeply. Soap foams up pretty fast for the bar that is whole natural and full of nourishing oils. Lather comes out grey and goes on face smoothly without any discomfort or drying effect. Other than that you use it as you would use any other face cleanser and you end up with obviously smoother and cleaner face that doesn't feel dry or tight afterwards. I have noticed a vast improvement in my skin's overall brightness and texture.

Good face cleanser should moisturise and protect face while cleansing and this bar definitely does it even better than expected. Having soap bar as your face cleanser will save you a ton of resources and more convenient than you thought. Bar itself dries perfectly after every and lasts on me so long.

More and more I try different Lumene products, the more I fall in love into the brand itself. Lumene has come out with the Arctic Aqua skin care line with the products full of mineral rich arctic spring water and hydration. It looks very simple yet enough for anybody's skin to feel gorgeous.

Arctic Aqua Deep Moisture Eye Gel is light clear gel that helps to combat any dryness, keeps skin nourished and diminishes dark circles under the eyes. Its technology binds water to skin cells and therefore provides eye area with a long-lasting hydration. The formula of it is perfect if you are just starting to look into eye creams and need something that won't suffocate your eye area with unnecessary heaviness. Even though I thought this eye gel will be too light for my tricky eye area, it is so powerful and does its job in depth. I have found a perfect morning eye product that also acts as a perfect base for under eye concealer!

Arctic Aqua 24h Balancing Moisture Face Cream has a balancing effect and tends to suit for oilier and combination skin types. I used it couple of times as my day cream and loved it very much. It promises to balance skin in general, reduce impurities, help to keep skin matt and control shine. Sounds like a perfect face moisturiser for people who are struggling with skin producing too much oil. When weather started to get cooler I decided I need something richer as I am not too concerned about my skin being shiny. Regardless would recommend this moisturiser if matte yet hydrated skin is something you are looking for. This fresh smelling product will work miracles and be like a much needed spring water for your confused skin.

Arctic Aqua Deep Moisture Night Cream has been my cup of tea ever since I got these three products. It promises to provide effective, long-term hydration for skin during the night by helping to improve skin's own natural protection mechanism. This is much richer and thicker cream, but still doesn't give a greasy feeling. Like everything else from Arctic Aqua line it smells like fresh spring water and also acts like it when applied before going to bed. It manages all the drier patches and complexion feels so soft, bright and naturally hydrated afterwards. Results are present immediately and even more after few uses.

Overall I love this line and as I said love Lumene even more than before. Lumene Arctic Aqua skin care definitely focuses on the fact that good skin care should be simple and supportive for skin's own protective barriers. It will be perfect addition if you have tried everything on the market or just starting out with the whole routine and taking care of your skin.

Regular exfoliation is the key for a good looking healthy skin. It is also important to choose the right consistency, abrasiveness and texture to match your expectations and skin's needs. I have tried a tube of Elemis Gentle Rose Exfoliator for about a month now and decided to form my thoughts on it into a separate blog post. Who knows, maybe you will find tour new favourite skin care item or maybe you didn't like it and can tell that in the comments too.

One of the non-makeup items that came out with this collection was Powder Point 33 Brush. It is silky soft with a mint green wooden handle and shiny black barrel. This brush is suitable from powder to bronzers, blushers and highlighters. Its pointed shape gets so perfectly into hollows of your cheeks or tops of your cheeks. It has become a valuable tool in my makeup routine!

These are powders from the new collection called Brilliant Bronze. As you can see this comes in two different versions: lighter colder toned 'Dawn' which has light bronzer and seashell toned highlighter in it and warmer toned 'Sunset' which has deeper bronzer and golden highlight in it.

Both are very wearable even on lighter skin tones as despite their good pigmentation they can be applied with a lighter hand or builded up to more heavier application. Even though they both have a lot of shimmer in a compact it doesn't transfer so much on the face, they rather leave sheen on your skin that gives you that angelic glow. 

These two are new additions to Senna Cosmetics Glow Eye Colours. 'Emerald Glow' is a golden warm toned green and 'Rose Gold Glow' is a perfect warm rose gold shade which I can't get enough of. They both are so pigmented, glide on easily to a smooth glossy finish that would make everybody's eyes pop. I have tried to combine these colours together and they compliment each other so well!

Ultra Last Eyeliners come in 'Ultra Black' and 'Ultra Brown'. They are extremely comfortable to use as they have supporting rubber surface on them. Pigmentation wise are these absolutely crazy and last so long without any smudging. On these swatches I rubbed them with my finger and as you can see they didn't move or smear at all. As I use oil cleansing method when removing my makeup I haven't had any problems removing these afterwards. Perfect eyeliners for sure!

I have always loved Senna Cream Lipsticks. They are so smooth, hydrating and yet long lasting and these are no exceptions. 'Midas' is a gold metallic shade and 'Down To Earth' is a warm golden chocolate berry shade. I think that gold metallic shade of lipstick has to be the one product I am least excited about. I have heard that many people are loving it and using it as a topping for other lip products to give their lips more golden shine, but I just haven't worked it out yet. The other shade on the other hand is a perfection. It gives just the right shade of 'your lips but better' on your pout when blended out and turns your lips into nice opaque berry wine shade when layered.

Senna Lip Lacquers are another items I have had many luck with. Their staying power is amazing without any sticky feel like many long lasting lip glosses can leave behind. My favourite one is 'Bonfire' that is blood orange shade without any noticeable sparkle in it. It comes out as beautiful as in a tube and lights up face instantly. For even bolder wear you can apply another layer and rock the brightest look on lips for hours. 'Sunstone' is sparkling golden amber tone which delivers nude bronze lips on its own, but also makes a great topping for any other lip product. Even though it has sparkles in it they aren't something that you would feel on your lips as they are very delicate and fine.

That was a long post, but I still feel I couldn't tell much good things about Senna Cosmetics. Their makeup has always so good quality and lasting power. To be honest I would put them on the same level with any other high end makeup brand as I really can't see the difference with all the effort and passion Senna Cosmetics puts into their collections.

I haven't had the pleasure of trying CC-creams before, but they should basically act like a lighter version of a foundation that evens out any imperfections on your skin. It was the beginning of the summer when I got my hands on Lumene Color Correcting Cream. So it was right time to get something less heavier for warmer weather. While I am not too worried about going out bare faced, that is what I have been doing for couple of weeks with this hot weather, it is still good to have a option to put on your makeup and still feel comfortable.

This cream comes in pretty tube that gives product out like you want it, not how the developers of it wanted to. I have the shade light, but is also comes in a medium and deep tone. Even if I have a bit of a tan on right now it still suits for me when blending good. So not knowing prefect shade isn't too crucial and will be still wearable when you pick the wrong one.

Lumene promises it to act in a six different ways, act like a fine textured foundation that evens out any redness, cover like a concealer, smooth skin like a primer, highlight and brighten skin like an illuminator, last long enough like a long lasting foundation and give sun protection of SPF20.

It is suitable for every skin type and gives a semi-matte finish.

The consistency of it is perfect, not too thick but not to liquid either. It blends easily and you don't need to work hard with it. You don't even need a brush with it to be honest, hands work just perfect and give you desirable finish. I do give credit to it for its coverage, it cover pretty well any redness or discolouration, I only need to put concealer under my eyes when using it. You won't get the layer that full coverage foundation would give you, instead you get natural looking buildable medium coverage.

The primer part of it is also very true, it hides any big looking pores, smooths skin so well and gives it good power of staying on longer than expected. I doesn't highlight as much as I was hoping, but that isn't big deal as dewiness can also be added separately with a proper highlighter. Therefore I would say it has more of a matte finish but not in a suffocating mask way, It just has the ability to keep oiliness at bay. 

What do you think of CC-creams? Am I too late to jump on the bandwagon? 

I featured this wonder product recently in my skincare favourites. It is de Mamiel Summer Facial Oil that is one of four de Mamiel's wonder oils. I have almost run out of it as I used tinier samples size of this oil and decided it is right time to talk about it more than just in few sentences.

Creator of de Mamiel skincare, Annee de Mamiel has learned Chinese medicine and combines her knowledge into skincare: "I have tried to capture the freshness of life in the summer and the joy of this season. I wanted to create the smell of mid-summer, when the heat comes off the land and there are wild flowers and herbs perfuming the air".

This moisture-rich facial oil is designed to protect and brighten complexion during the summer months. The positive and uplifting blend of essential oils is cheerful, warmly comforting and perfect for summer days and nights. de Mamiel Summer Facial Oil contains ingredients that will look after skin that is “in bloom” during the summer months.  They will bring optimum levels of moisture to the skin, help protect the skin from overexposure to the sun or sensitivities brought on by the season with anti-inflammatory and regenerating properties, and boost your complexion to a rosy glow, giving your skin all its needs before the slowing down of the autumn approaches.

The oil has so much active ingredients, including May Chang, Rosemary, Lemon, Geranium Roseum, Jasmine Sambac, Seabuckthorn Extract, Borage, Blueberry Seed and Kiwi, all for the health and wellbeing of the skin.  My take on it matches exactly with the description of the product. Annee de Mamiel really has done a skin care revolution with these seasonal oils and this particular Summer Facial Oil. It feels so good and comforting on skin, doesn't feel it oily or uncomfortable afterwards. Scent of it will do favours for the overall wellbeing and whenever you apply the tiniest amount of this concentrated facial oil you will see results within moments. Skin is much more calmer, clearer, smoother and has a natural flush to it. I love it especially right after the shower and before going to the bed. Wonders are happening during the night, as in the morning skin is much more calmer, clearer, smoother and has a natural flush to it.

Welcome to the oil's world! Unique Naturals formulas are created using carefully chosen ingredients which have proven beneficial properties to really make a difference to your skin. Created by natural skincare specialists with over 17 years combined experience within the natural and organic skin care industry, Unique Naturals was founded in Brecon, Wales in 2011.

Unique Naturals formulas are created using carefully chosen ingredients which have proven beneficial properties to really make a difference to your skin. Created by natural skincare specialists with over 17 years combined experience within the natural and organic skin care industry, Unique Naturals was founded in Brecon, Wales in 2011.

Oil based cleansers have finally earned their position in the world of face cleansers and I can't be more happier about. There has been many wrong misunderstandings and beliefs when it comes to oil based cleansers, but seems like now people are more aware of these. Oil based cleansers and products in general are not bad for oily or imbalanced skin as long as right products have been chosen. When you use good and right oils for your skin type results can be miraculous!

I had the opportunity to try out Helena Lane Balancing Skin Set with little tiny travel sizes of skin care products in it. Going on with the cleansers route Helena Lane Lavender & Lime Cleanser is my favourite from the whole set.