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uv 50 mineral

UV 50 MINERAL – what is that?

360 ° – protection for everyday life

yes, thats what we all need. we need to take better care of our skin. I am every year surprised to see so many of my friends with sun burnt skin. and with all the information that is out there I was hoping that everybody understood so far that the flaming ball in the sky that we call sun, can cause some serious damage, in most of the cases irreversible. UV rays and environmental pollutants cause the skin to be irritated. the skin tends to dry out, loses its luminosity and ages a lot faster.

uv 50 mineral

 

what does the new UV 50 mineral with ection do?
  • against UVA / UVB radiation (without chemical filters )
    100 % mineral sunscreen, based on natural micro pigments and any health risk .
  • against environmental pollutants (anti – pollution). the anti-pollution complex with ectoin acts against exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke, ozone and free radicals .
  • against skin aging with help of ectoin. it increases the moisture in the skin and protects the immune system of the skin and the cells and DNA from harmful UVA rays. ectoin reduces the formation of sunburn cells and acts against wrinkles and skin aging.

 

uv 50 mineral

ectoin:

ectoin acts as a natural DNA and cell protective factor against UV induced skin damage and it supports the immune system of the skin. therefore it is used as an active ingredient in skin care and sun protection. ectoin stabilizes the natural structure of biopolymers such as proteins, nucleic acids and biomembranes. and thats exactly what protects against skin damage from UVA and UVB radiation.
it acts not as a UV filter, but as a cell protection preventive against sun allergies, UV-induced skin aging and light dermatoses. It prevents damage in the epidermis and deeper layers of skin. In combination with an UV filter it has a highly effective cover and protects the skin ‘s immune system.
now we read a lot about the magic ingredient called ectoin. I am always amazed about how far skin researchers came until today. and always love to use products that are without preservatives, dyes and allergenic perfumes.
I was really happy that I got one of the new UV 50 mineral to try, so for all of you that might wonder. yes, this is a sponsored post. 🙂 for a long time I did not need any SPF 50 here in Basel due to the weirdly cold weather in June. but now its the moment to apply it every day and I am so happy that finally the sun is back and that I also have found a great product to protect my skin.
I love the fact that it does not make my face white and that it is being absorbed very fast. as I am wearing my sunscreen underneath my foundation/ tinted day cream I dont want anything greasy or white 🙂 in case you have sensitive skin then this is something for you. I love it and have used it for the last couple of sunny days. my skin has not reacted with any breakout and thats always a very good sign.

uv 50 mineral

with the UV 50 mineral I got 5 bands for a smart way to enjoy the sun. smart sun wristbands measure the amount of sun you are being exposed to during one day. it changes color to let you know when to apply more sunscreen or when to stay out of the sun.
works everywhere. changes color faster in strong sunlight. measures the total amount of sun during an entire day. measures both UVA and UVB radiation. can be used in water, even in saltwater and chlorinated water. should be used from sunup to sundown, both indoors and outdoors. when the wristband turns pink, the risk of burning is high and then avoid the sun completely. one wristband is one-day use only.
yellow = original color (unused)
red = apply more sunscreen
pink = avoid the sun

uv 50 mineral

wow, thats a really smart invention and I can not wait to try these bands in Barcelona. my suitcase is almost packed and like every time it was a challenge to find the right things. stay tuned via my social media channels, there I will keep you up to date during my vacation.
have a lovely summer and dont forget to apply sunscreen, regularly! X
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LA PRAIRIE AT GLOBUS BASEL

la prairie

for all the readers that live in BASEL, there is a LA PRAIRIE booth inside GLOBUS. I was invited to check it out. LA PRAIRIE is a swiss company known for their prestigious ingredients like caviar or crystals. read more here >>

after a very nice welcome I was served a cold glass of water and was ready for the presentation. we quickly talked about the different lines and their benefits and then she started to ask me questions about my skin and recommended some products:

ANTI-AGING STRESS CREAM
CELLULAR SWISS ICE CRYSTAL DRY OIL
CELLULAR SWISS ICE CRYSTAL CREAM
CELLULAR SWISS ICE CRYSTAL EYE CREAM
EXTRAIT OF SKIN CAVIAR FIRMING COMPLEX

la prairie

so let me tell you that I am not a big fan of their crazy high prices and that I am not willing to pay so much money for daily skincare. I got samples and I started using them for some days and had terrible breakouts, for my sensitive skin LA PRAIRIE is way too active.

first I was not sure if I should mention LA PRAIRIE at all as my skin did not like the recommended products but nevertheless I was invited to see the new booth inside GLOBUS, had a lovely time there and therefore I wanted to share these news with you.

photos from my visit at GLOBUS BASEL

la prairie la prairie la prairie
lip balm for 179 CHF : )

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PER-SUEDE and her friends

Sally Hansen

these are my new SALLY HANSEN nail polish friends called: (from left to right)

120 BARE DARE
610 CREAM OF THE CROP
640 TOTEM – LY YOURS
650 PER – SUEDE
660 TERRA – COPPA

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MY WINTER CREAMS

my winter creamsKORRES
almond blossom
moisturizing cream

SHISEIDO
bio performance
glow revival cream

L’OCCITANE
shea butter 5%
comforting cream / light

I have sensitive skin and in winter my rather normal skin tends to become very dry and therefore needs an extra dose of moisture. as you can read from the title I use different creams in winter than I use in summer and if I am not using a cream I am using a dry oil – like the one from LUBEX anti-age or the one from Kiehls – and if that is not the case either I am using a cream mask over night. after cleaning my face with either a cleansing oil or a cleansing balm I apply toner and then my skin is ready for the cream. try to wash your hands before scooping cream out of the container. unfortunately all the creams I use at the moment are not to squeeze and thats really a negative thing when you have sensitive skin. you want to be sure that your cream is free from bacteria or germs. but the advantage of these containers is that you can scoop every last tiny part out and can use the jars for DIY things like making your own candles or creams. the SHISEIDO cream came with a tiny spatula. I use this to apply all the creams and I wash it with very hot water after every use. my winter creams

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if you love almonds you are going to love this moisturising cream by KORRES, a greek brand. (product are made in Greece)
2
if your skin has lost the glow you had during summer then you are going to love the glow revival cream by SHISEIDO, a japanese brand. (but the product is made in France)
3
if your skin is very dry and needs more comfort then you are going to love this comforting cream by L’Occitane, a french brand. (product made in France)

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SEBASTIAN CULT COUTURE

SEBASTIAN

tataaa, this awesome SEBASTIAN VOLUPT SET can be yours! I am saying THANK YOU to all of you for being here and reading my blog. so today I give away a SEBASTIAN VOLUPT shampoo and conditioner and a SEBASTION VOLUPT spray. as with the WELLA products from thursday I have not tried these products yet. I am curious to know whether you like it so in case you are the lucky winner please let us all know by commenting below. in order to join the give away please follow the instructions below. GOOD LUCK! X Rafflecopter giveaway

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SASSOON

SASSOON PACK
these are the amazing pieces that one of you can win from today on. the SASSOON pack consists of an EDIT BODY aerated bodifying mousse (for all hair types) a DIAMOND POLISH that protects and polishes and a SPRAY SHINE a leightweight hairspray.

I really wanna say thank you to all of you who have supported the blog over the last five years, I am so happy for you to be here and enjoy the nice things I see and show. in order to join this give away please follow the instructions below. GOOD LUCK!  Rafflecopter giveaway

 

 

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KURE BAZAAR news!

Kure Bazaar

KURE BAZAAR came out with some really nice colors two of them are called SAFRON and LIPSTICK. a warm yellow and a bright fresh red. I have already been using their nailpolishes and in case you dont know the brand you should quickly read this blogpost here >>

Kure Bazaar news

unfortunately I can not link to the colors in their onlineshop so thats why you will end up seeing all their colors by clicking on the two colors below.

SAFFRON
LIPSTICK

I love the two colors and they even work great together. I somehow thought I had a photo of my nails because I was wearing these colors for the HUGO BOSS BAUHAUS event in Basel but I can not find the photo.. so I will get back to you and show you the colors via my social media accounts. stay tuned. X

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BEAUTIFYING OILS

beautifying oils

ooh wow – thats exactly what my hair needs at the moment. I need some deep moisturizing hair treatments for my rather damaged dyed hair. there are three new oils and each of them has a very specific purpose. I started using the one for colored hair and thats also so far the only one I have tested out of the three. so lets start with the one for dyed hair.

the imperial
KÉRASTASE PARIS ELIXIR ULTIME
oleo complexe the imperial
radiance beautifying oil for color-treated hair

what is inside:
an exceptional combination of the oleo complexe – corn germ, camellia and argan oils – with imperial tea extract with added pracaxi oil. the results: color treated hair is left feeling beautifully nourished and protected, looking radiant and glossy with a sensual softness. how to use: apply 1 or 2 pumps on dry or wet hair as a leave-in treatment.

intra cylane
KÉRASTASE PARIS ELIXIR ULTIME 

oleo complexe intra-cylane®
volume beautifying oil mist for fine to normal hair

what is inside: an exceptional combination of corn germ, camellia and argan oils and amla extract, enriched with intra-cylane®: thickness booster. the results: hair appears volumised with enhanced body and opulent shine, feeling lightweight with sensual softness. how to use: shake, spray onto dry or wet hair as a leavi-in treatment. oleo complexe

KÉRASTASE PARIS ELIXIR ULTIME
oleo complexe
versatile beautifying oil for all hair types

what is inside: the exceptional combination of corn germ, camellia and argan oils with the added pracaxi oil. the results: hair feels beautifully nourished with high heat protection, frizz appears controlled with visibily boosted shine. how to use: apply 1 or 2 pumps on dry or wet hair as a leave-in treatment.

so now I have shared all the information that I found and I have to say that I really like the one for color treated hair. it nourishes my dry ends and makes my hair look healthy and shiny. so this one I can def recommend. lets see what I think about the other oils, I might ask a friend to test one of them as I still have the REDKEN hair diamond oil and the perfumed oil by Kérastase from the chronologiste collection.

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WANNA BE RICH ?

RICH

today I have something nice for our skin. I wanna talk about the LUBEX anti-age DAY RICH UV20 and NIGHT RICH. now that the hot days of summer are over it is time to change not only our wardrobe but also our skin care. we start using the heaters at home and inside the shops, public transport and I can already see how dry my skin is. so thats when I heard about the RICH line from LUBEX anti age. there is a light, classic and rich line and as you may know I already introduced some really nice products by them, have a look here >> 

in genreal Lubex anti-age products contain:
no preservatives (air- and light-tight packages ensure long durability and good hygiene),
no artificial colouring and
no allergenic perfumes. thats awesome in so many ways!

the RICH line is for dry to very dry skin and/or mature skin. well I never know what to believe when it comes to anti age or mature skin products. I am 32 years old and I can obviously see a difference in my skin from when I was 16. I have dry skin so often extra moisturize comes with the anti-age products, like in that case here. but now wait, if you think RICH means greasy than you totally misunderstood me, the creams are nicely smooth and are being absorbed fast.

LUBEX anti-age DAY RICH UV20
rich texture 50ml 20 SPF uva+uvb
58.50 CHF

stem cells + HAF
Liposomes dîsoflavones
multi active AntiOx

there are apple stem cells to keep our skin healthy and young and soy isoflavone liposomes to increase the elasticity and improve the structure of our skin. peptides and coenzyme Q10 are leading to a long-lasting lifting effect. HAF, hyaluronates and ceramides hydrate very intensively and make our skin more resistant. multi-active AntiOx system HDBM, protect actively during 24 hours against free radicals.

RICH

LUBEX anti-age NIGHT RICH
rich texture 50ml

High-dose Retinol
Isoflavonen – Liposomen
multi active AntiOx

both of the creams are having a very high content of moisturizing factors and high content of lipids. a high-dose retinol regenerates our skin and repairs skin damages. there are also soy isoflavone liposomes, like in the RICH DAY, that increase the elasticity and improve the structure of our skin and peptides and coenzyme Q10 that lead to a long-lasting lifting effect. HAF, hyaluronates and ceramides hydrate very intensively and make our skin more resistant.

some of the ingredients come up in almost every of their products and these are: peptides, they are very important messengers to block the skin and they play a huge role in wound healing. even the normal daily skin regeneration process has to deal with small tissue damage that must be repaired and balanced. over time this ability declines more and more and the aging process of the skin begins. poly-, penta- and hexapeptides specifically activate biological restructuring processes in the skin and therefore age-related skin damage is being repaired – the skin becomes more resilient and toned. tripeptides significantly increase collagen synthesis and actively promote the matrix structure of the skin. it fills wrinkles from the inside. : )

and now for something completely different, finally I wanted to share with you my pictures and videos from the PINK RIBBON CHARITY WALK in zurich BUT I can not find the folder.. hopefully it is in on the backUp that I have on my other HD, I will check and share them when I find them. I took an amazing video where you saw so many pink dressed people run for a good purpose. fingers crossed that I find them. the only thing I can link you to is the tweet I posted – click here. I ran/walked with team LUBEX anti-age and we had a blast! thank you very much for having me. X

 

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DRY SHAMPOO

DRY SHAMPOO

dry shampoo had a real revival during the last couple of years, I remember when I was a teenager I only saw my grandma using these kind of products. but now the market is flooded with dry shampoos – for different hair colors and with different scents.

lets start with the BATISTE brand – they are very well known for their dry shampoos because thats what they do. I am super happy that one can now buy them in switzerland too. before I had to buy them in france. there are different scents, like TROPICAL or BLUSH but my true favorite is the one for dark hair. eventhough I have colored my hair lighter at the ends my roots are still dark and therefore I love using a dry shampoo that matches my hair color.

DRY SHAMPOO

another nice dry shampoo is by REDKEN and it is called PILLOW PROOF. what a funny name. also this bugger works for me and I really like the scent of it. unfortunately the powder is light, so it takes me some time to blend it in. but after a couple of strokes with my brush it looks neat and fresh.

do you wonder how dry shampoos work and why I use them?

back in the days I was washing my hair almost every or every second day. about two or three years ago I started washing my hair only twice a week and I saw a huge difference in my hair. washing your hair too often is not good for your hair and if you have colored hair it will fade a lot faster. so of course you can not just switch from washing your hair every day to washing it only once or twice a week. these things take some time. your scalp needs time to adapt. during that process dry shampoo comes in handy as you can spray it to your roots when you would have actually needed to wash your hair. in my case my scalp started looking less greasy and now my hair is absolutely used to only being washed twice a week. the dry shampoo absorbs the grease from your scalp, mmhhm sounds lovely, but its effective and easy to do. spray it to your roots and use a brush to blend in the powder. its super easy, you will see.

DRY SHAMPOO

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HOLLYWOOD WAVES

hollywood wavesby L’Oreal Professionnel Paris TecniART

#1 spiral queen / force 1 / nourishing mousse, contoured curls
#2 siren waves / force 1 / defining elasto-cream, revived waves
#3 waves fatales / force 3 / sculpting gel cream, 24hr defined waves

I got these nice buggers sent to my house and so far I have already tried the SIREN WAVES. a nice textured cream that held my waves throughout the day. I am looking forward to using the other two products. I am sure I will vlog about them via my YOUTUBE channel.

 

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READY FOR THE STICK ?

makeup in a stick1 SMASHBOX L.A. LIGHTS / beverly hills blush
2 NYX / wonder stick WS04

these sticks are perfect for on the go. the things that come in handy when travelling or putting together a touchup makeup bag for your purse. I love it when makeup becomes convenient and thats very much the case with these two buggers. the SMASHBOX L.A. LIGHTS blush stick is also for the lips, so its a 2in1 product, yay! the NYX wonder stick is great for contouring and highlighting. first I thought I could use the light color as a concealer but noo, I would not advise to do so, as it has a shimmery texture and finish to it. so as I said, both of these products are great for on the way as they will not leak nor break due to their smart packaging.

what I got in my makeUp bag:

eyelash curler
concealer
smashbox blush and cheek stick
NYX wonder stick
lip balm

whats in your makeUp bag? let me know. sharing is caring, right? X

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NEW NAIL POLISHES

new nail polishes

ALESSANDRO INTERNATIONAL
NAIL POLISHES:

1 GLAM ROCK purple passion
2 prêt – à – porter SILK GREY SILK
3 MINA’S MARSALA

these are the new colors by ALESSANDRO INTERNATIONAL and I am sure that there is something for everyone. GLAM ROCK is one of the collection, there I really like the color: PURPLE PASSION, its a shimmery purple and perfect for the fall/winter season. these nail polishes will be available from mid of november 2015. there will be 6 different colors, and also for STRIPLAC lovers there will be something by GLAM ROCK, 4 shades (purple passion, turquoise rocks, rock star and violet nights). TURQUOISE ROCKS is a super elegant shimmery greenwith a silky finish, I love it and its perfect for the holiday season. prêt – à – porter is the name of the fall/winter 2015 look and there are 6 different shades, my two favorite ones are called: SATIN SENSATION and SILK GREY SILK, also in this collection they made similar colors for the STRIPLAC lovers, me included, there are 4 shades (grey silk, prêt – à – porter, satin sensation and silk champagne). I LOOOVE the prêt – à – porter shade for STRIPLAC, I am wearing it since 3 days and as always it still looks super nice and shiny. and now lets talk about the IT COLOR by PANTONE 2015, its called MARSALA and the new shade is MINA’S MARSALA, a nice warm copper and also in that very case there is the same color for STRIPLAC available. the name MARSALA comes from the italian liquor wine.

in case you have not tried STRIPLAC yet but you are curious about it, well, there is a TRY ME KIT, have a look here >> I am a huge fan of STRIPLAC and can only recommend it to you. X

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IN YOUR FACE!

thats a provocative way to start a blogpost, especially when it is related to beauty : ) anyway I think it fits perfectly as I am talking about three products for the face by LUBEX anti-age.

I am using the night classic and day classic UV30 on a daily/nightly base and it feels awesome to have a complete LUBEX anti-age skin regimen. I first clean my face with the LUBEX anti-age milk and then use the LUBEX anti-age tonic. for the night I either apply the oil or the already mentioned NIGHT CLASSIC but before I do that I use the LUBEX anti-age SERUM.

lubexanti-age

LUBEX anti-age day classic UV30
classic texture SPF 30 UVA + UVB
with Niacinamide, Tripeptide, Ectoin + Microalga

LUBEX anti-age day UV10
classic texture SPF 10 UVA + UVB
100% mineral sun filter
with Tetra-penta, oligopeptides, Dipeptid complex, HAF + Hyaluronate

LUBEX anti-age night classic
classic texture
with Retinol + Q10, proVitamine C+E, Ceramide 1+3+6

lets get more information about some of the ingredients.

ectoine acts as a natural DNA and cell protective factor against UV-induced skin damage and it supports the immune system of the skin! furthermore it prepares the skin for an efficient response to stress. ectoine was identified as the one substance that protected the organisms in the desert from intense sunlight, high temperature and drought. it is used as an active ingredient in skin care and sun protection, it stabilizes the natural structure of biopolymers such as proteins, nucleic acids and biomembranes. ectoine has been shown to protect against skin damage caused by UVA and UVB radiation and the most special feature: ectoine does not act as UV filters, but rather as a preventative cell protection against sun allergies, UV-induced skin aging and light dermatoses. it prevents damage in the epidermis and in the deeper layers of the skin and protects the skin’s immune system!

microalga
act synergistically as a natural cell and DNA protection factors against UV – induced skin damage and tighten the skin quickly and sustainably.

peptides
are very important messengers to block the skin and they play a huge role in wound healing. even the normal daily skin regeneration process has to deal with small tissue damage that must be repaired and balanced. over time this ability declines more and more and the aging process of the skin begins. poly-, penta- and hexapeptides specifically activate biological restructuring processes in the skin and therefore age-related skin damage is being repaired – the skin becomes more resilient and toned. tripeptides significantly increase collagen synthesis and actively promote the matrix structure of the skin. it fills wrinkles from the inside!

hyaluronate
intensively hydrates the epidermis and protects the skin from drying out. in addition, they act like retinol (vitamin A) and pepdtide: that means they improve the structure and density of the skin and make it more elastic.

niacinamide intensively activates the skin renewal, effectively reduces wrinkles and rejuvenates the skin.

 

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something nice and new!

L’OCCITANE has launched a new collection AMANDE velvet and it smells like heaven or at least thats what I think heaven could smell like if such thing exists. so when I have received those two lovely products I didnt know with which one to start and I decided to try them both and when I was reading more about it that actually made sense as there is a balm and a serum.

AMANDE velvet balm 200ml
AMANDE velvet serum 100ml 

the velvet balm is a nice cream with almond tree native cells that help to intensely nourish the skin. it also makes the skin look refined, firmer and smoother. the velvet serum should be applied before the velvet balm and it makes the skin feel plumped, look more even and smooth. it also helps to reduce the appearance of sun-induced dark spots.

I was already a huge fan of the AMANDE milk – read more here << and the new AMANDE velvet balm is very similar but less rich and creamy. the AMANDE velvet balm has a floral and powdery scent of blooming almond trees! mmhhmm – so nice!

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