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The Ordinary Buffet
06 Jun 2018 Allgemein Comment

The Ordinary “Buffet” – Talk science to me!

This blog post contains affiliate links. Please read disclaimer. It would have been so easy to talk about food in this intro. I mean, come on, “Buffet”? Something along the lines of “Do you prefer it over a la carte?” or “Do you think we eat more or less when there is buffet?” But I refuse to take the easy road (I save that for late night blog post writing mere hours before something needs to be published) and instead want to talk about a change that I have noticed…

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The Ordinary EUK 134° 0,1%
23 Mai 2018 Allgemein Comment

The Ordinary EUK 134° 0,1% – Superheroes

This blog post contains affiliate links. Please read disclaimer. Do you have a favorite superhero? Or a favorite super power? I have! Both actually. My favorite superhero is Mystique, and my favorite power is her power, which is changing her appearance at will. Kind of what I try to do with makeup every day.     Don´t get me wrong, I like how I look, but being able to change it up occasionally would be fascinating. I do feel though, that the superpower I´d need the most would be a different…

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Review: La Roche-Posay Redermic C
16 Mai 2018 Allgemein Comment

La Roche-Posay Redermic C – Nothing new here?

This blog post contains affiliate links. Please see disclaimer. I know that some people accuse bloggers of only pushing new and exciting stuff. And while I guess the temptation to talk about shiny new things is huge, there is a charm in things that have been around for a while for good reason. I am lucky to have found quite a few like the lovely Shireen from Reflection of Sanity that don´t fall into the “new is better” trap and introduce me to products I missed out on. The latest…

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The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA
09 Mai 2018 Allgemein Comment

The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA

This blog post contains affiliate links. Please read disclaimer.   Sometimes a tiny letter can make a huge difference. Make you question things, for example. In cosmetic science, that letter is usually a “v”. Why a “v” you ask? And imagine how great it would have been had I said a “y” -Y a “y”? Because “in vivo” sounds pretty similar to “in vitro”, but in terms of results there is a huge difference.     See, many ingredients proove their claim on human cells. In the lab, in petri…

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pixi skincare review
21 Mrz 2018 Allgemein Comment

pixi Rose Flash Balm – Multitasking

This post contains *PR-samples and affiliate links. Please read disclaimer. Despite the fact that multi-tasking has quite a bad rep these days, mom life often forces me to rely on it. The secret to multitask effectively is in my opinion to combine a passive with an active act. Like put on a face mask while you vacuum. Or, one of my favorite tips: Apply a thick layer of handcream underneath your rubber gloves when doing the dishes.     Trust me, that is as close to a manicure as I get…

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Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic Acid + Retinol Brightening Solution
14 Mrz 2018 Allgemein Comment

Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic Acid + Retinol Brightening Solution – Risks

This blogpost contains affiliate links. Please see disclaimer Did you know that back in the days some women used to apply radioactive powder to their cheeks? Starting in the 20s, before the negative side effects were discovered, so called “gentle radiation” was considered a natural way to strengthen health and enhance beauty. The radiation in the powder lead to increased blood flow where applied and so provided the much coveted natural flush.     The long term effects of course were horrible. And while we today shake our heads in disbelief when reading things like…

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pixi Rose Caviar Essence
28 Feb 2018 Allgemein Comment

pixi Rose Caviar Essence – It is what it is

This blog post contains *PR-samples and affiliate links. Please read disclaimer. There is a fable in Germany which, long story short, adresses the urge to know everything. A problem that I can relate to. I encourage curiosity, but (fellow moms will agree), sometimes there are too many questions and we need to let go. Let go for times sake and for our own sanity.     “It is what it is”, said love. This is the last sentence of the fable, and the one I focus on when there simply…

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Skincare Knowledge Dry vs Dehydrated
19 Feb 2018 Allgemein 4 comments

Do you really need a moisturizer? The difference between dry and dehydrated skin

I admit, the question above is not one to be easily answered. So if you came here after a quick google search hoping for either a yes or a no, you will leave disappointed. But most people that come here for a “yes or no” answer will leave disappointed, as I don’t believe in quick fixes, but in providing the facts you need to answer your questions yourself. Can you tell I have little kids and a teacher as mom?     Seriously though, there are many reasons why this…

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Asambeauty Vitamin E Skin Smoothing Serum
14 Feb 2018 Allgemein Comment

Asambeauty Vitamin E Skin Smoothing Serum

This blogpost contains PR-samples and affiliate links. Please read disclaimer. Starting January, I took part in my very first Instagram challenge, the #abnewyearstashchallenge. Purpose of the challenge was to round up everything from a skincare category, both open and unopened, to share short reviews and, of course, take toll of how much product was actually hidden in those dusty drawers of yours. Safe to say, I learned a lot about myself (“Hi, my Name is Anne and I have too many acids“) and about other peoples skincare routines.    …

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19 Sep 2016 Allgemein 17 comments

Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Face Mist – If it is fit for a queen…

Whenever I hear Queen of Hungary, I immediately think of Sissi, the movies. They might not be very popular outside of Germany, but here they were a must see when I was young and without fail are repeated every Christmas. Now Sissi was technically the empress of Hungary, and her story has nothing to do with Omorovicza, but what can I do? Childhood influences have the better on us for the rest of our lives.     The Queen of Hungary face mist I am talking about today was inspired…

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