5 nights in Sthlm 🏙 5 nights in Sthlm 🏙
This summer two new sunscreens hit the market and This summer two new sunscreens hit the market and here’s my 3 month review. ☀️

👉🏼 Vichy came out with a tinted version of their UV Age daily fluid. I found it strange as the original doesn’t leave a white cast. But I was on the lookout for a tinted spf and picked this up as I love the first one 💁🏻‍♀️ I’d say the tint is a true light/medium neutral and oxidizes to a bit darker shade as it dries down. It matches my skintone quite well, looks sort of like a subtle fake tan if anything. True tint, not a lot of coverage. Layers well when reapplied without looking patchy. 👌🏼 Nice base for make up too. Would definitely repurchase!

👉🏼 Swedish ACO jumped on the wagon and dropped its own affordable fluid sunscreen. Very elegant formula and finish! Love everything about it except that it leaves a slight white cast despite 100% chemical filters 😬 But it gives a perfect base for makeup so I’m not too bothered. Beyond that I’m super impressed with the texture and finish! 10/10! Will perhaps repurchase for winter as it’s one of few fluid spf’s with hydrating properties. 👌🏼

#acosverige #solskydd #vichysunscreen
🌼Half Year Musings 🌼 “The square made me 🌼Half Year Musings 🌼

“The square made me think I’m invisible
Not needed, not special, not nearly enough

But still, I hold on to the vision that I’d soon get my turn
If only I’d known it was waiting outside”

🎂 Two birthdays 
🚆 Five trips
🏘 One temporary move
🔨 One renovation
📚 Two exams
And a huge decision 🙇🏻‍♀️
✨ End of year musings ✨ First of all, thanks ✨ End of year musings ✨

First of all, thanks to everyone who’s not my mom or an old acquaintance from my past lol for sticking around yet another slow content year❣️No hard feelings if you do an yearly clean up and I don’t make the cut for next year though 😅

As much as I would like to come back and deliver informative content like everyone else… I’ve had to accept that I shine brighter in other settings. IG may be a wonderful medium for others but for me it’s been nothing than hitting my head against the wall and complaining why my head hurts. 🤕 And since consciously taking a backseat in 2020, I’ve proven myself that I don’t suck as much as I had myself believe. In my case, if life throws you lemons don’t try to make lemonade, ask why and from where they’re being thrown. 😅 

✨2021 BEST… ✨

TV-show… White Lotus and Ted Lasso
- The fact that I just started binging Ted Lasso two days ago and it’s quickly become the best thing I’ve watched says a lot! 😂

Investment… @melissawoodhealth app
- Without a doubt❣️Stopped going to the gym, lifting and doing regular HIIT workouts, swapped it for walks and bite sized pilates. Finally lost the weight I gained and feeling comfortable in my skin. 🧘🏻‍♀️

Achievement… Luxury bargains and facing fears
- Price is relative, patience is gold, and facing fears makes you more bold. 😏

Life lesson… “You are not who you think you are”
- As we get older we often start identifying ourselves with certain behavior, smarts, and likes. We tell ourselves lies of who we are and what we’re capable of. Usually influenced by others around us, past beliefs and societal opinions. Lies limiting our truest potential and deepest desires. By ridding myself of old limiting beliefs I’ve surprised and even shocked myself with how multi-talented and diverse my identity can be. 💫 

On that note, I’ll end by wishing you all a happy new year! Hope you’ll tag along for the next ✨♥️
Don’t you just love it when an expensive product Don’t you just love it when an expensive product doesn’t work for you? Or maybe you hate it as it was a waste of money 😅😝

It’s really worth repeating that a higher price tag doesn’t always = amazing results. What I’ve learned is that there are many different factors at play when it comes to pricing. Some brands want to offer new and exclusive formulations with studies behind them. Which isn’t cheap. Others are just starting off small batch, wanting to make it full time. And some just want the rich as their target consumer (looking at you Dr Sturm 🧐). And that’s all fine. 💁🏻‍♀️

I forgot the point I wanted to make. 😅 

But if you’re interested in hearing my thoughts on some expensive Allies of Skin-products, hop on over to my blog! ☺️ (Link in bio) 

Hint: The most expensive product was my least favorite. 👀

#alliesofskin #skincarejunkie #skincarecommunity #skönhet #skönhetsblogg #acnepositivity #glowingskincare #luxuryskincare #expensiveskincare #mandelicacid #promisekeeperblemishfacial #vitamincserum
It’s soon the season to open advent calendars! 🎄🤩

While being busy with life I forgot to highlight my review on some of the luxury items found in last year’s CultBeauty advent calendar. 🙈

If you’re interested to hear my thoughts on:
• Glow Recipe Banana Souffle
• 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster
• Votary Super Seed Oil
• Dr Dennis Gross B3Adaptive Stress Serum
• Dr Barbara Sturm Night Serum

Then hop on to my blog! (Link in bio) You’ll also find a review on the Augustinus Bader Creams in a separate post ✨

Can’t promise, but I’ll try my hardest getting out part 2 before the end of this year 🤞🏼

Are you getting a beauty advent calendar this year? If so, which one are you eyeing? 😀
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#adventcalendar #cultbeauty #cultbeautyadventcalendar #luxurybeauty #glowrecipebananasouffle #votarysuperseed #drbarbarasturm #drdennisgross #augustinusbader #richcream #111skin
🌼 Quarter Three Musings 🌼 Been busy… figu 🌼 Quarter Three Musings 🌼

Been busy… figuring out if math is related to science…
– And I’ll say no more until I know for sure. 🤔 But one thing’s for sure, there are such things as stupid questions. 💁🏻‍♀️
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Keeping me grounded… Movement and active rest🧘🏻‍♀️
– with the help of the @balance app I’ve been trying to make at least 5 min of deep pause a daily habit to increase focus, motivation and understanding. And I’ve been surprisingly calmer compared to my other counterparts. 😅
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Best summer memory… Rooftop Pool 😎
– Not to mention that awkward encounter with people from high school 🙈😂
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New in beauty 🧖🏻‍♀️:
– Bioderma Cicabio Cream
– Ouai Air Dry Foam
– Skincity Skincare Kit
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Contemplating a lot on… What exactly defines one’s identity?
– And do we really have one or do we just tell ourselves that? 👀
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Best purchase… Zara Seamless wear
– One of those, “insta made me do it”. 😄 I haven’t bought anything from Zara in years, but this they did good ⭐️ The most comfy, stretchy and soft leisure wear I’ve ever had👌🏼
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Feeling good about… Myself 🥰
– The positive side effect of being off social media. 😏
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On my wishlist… the Dyson Supersonic 💇🏻‍♀️
– Kind of embarrassing to want one. 🙄 The price is ridiculous. And I’ll probably won’t be happy with it because of the high pitch sound only I seem to recognize 🙉 😂
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Favorite streams 📺… “White Lotus” and “Mare of Easttown”
– Loved the mix of Faulty Towers meets murder mystery in White Lotus. And who can hate on anything starring Kate Winslet? 😍
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I’m looking forward to…  Countdown to Christmas🎄
– Can’t wait to open advent calendars! And just like last year, I got myself one filled with beauty products 😁✨
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How has the past few months been for you? What new product are you loving?
Cold Creamy Pasta Salad 😋 With this heatwave I Cold Creamy Pasta Salad 😋

With this heatwave I’ve been enjoying to make more cold pasta salads 👌🏼 Here’s one I’ve been whipping up recently 👇🏼

✨Ingredients ✨
• Bean pasta
• @artanbarta or @lomalinda_brand or any vegan “tuna” alternative. (Or replace with beans)
• @oatly creamy fraiche
• Vegan mayo
• Lemon juice
• Kelp caviar
• Chopped red onion
• Capris
• Salt & Pepper

✨ How To ✨
Cook the pasta, then rinse to cool. I go by eye and mix all the ingredients to a creamy mess after taste. Then serve with salad 👌🏼

Check my highlights “Friday F’s” for more cooking! 🧑🏼‍🍳 

#veganrecipes #coldpastasalad #creamypastasalad #creamypasta #whatveganseat #whatveganscook #ärtanbärta #veganpastasalad #ilovebeans
✨🌸 CUSTOM HAIR CARE 🌸✨
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I've been using @functionofbeauty since February when I got them for my birthday. This is a brand I've been eyeing since they launched. 😍 The idea of customized hair care appealed to me as I always felt I had to let go of certain aspects. If I want volume, I can't have moisture, and if I wanted curl action, I will not get volume, etc. With customized hair care, I can make a formula that checks all my boxes... Well, so I thought. 😅
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I've realized that there are a few issues surrounding customed stuff... 🙄 In the case of FoB, the customer is responsible to know their hair and what it needs. However, I would say, that the majority of us don't have a clue! 🙈 Like, in my case, I chose goals after my wants, not necessarily what my hair needs. 😶 You would think those two go hand in hand, but they don't!
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While it didn't end up in disaster, my expectations weren't met. But I can't blame the product or the brand, because I chose the formula. 🤷🏻‍♀️ This brings me to my next issue...
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There are literally more than ten thousand combinations to try. Which is one too many if the first concoction doesn't work for you. I mean, I'd rather try out a different line, than try to puzzle the right pieces together. 🙇🏻‍♀️
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There are other brands, like @prose (only US atm), where the customization is more like a consultation. So rather than you picking what you think would work, you do a quiz answering stuff about your hair and health. What's also interesting is that they take into account your environment and its humidity level. Which I think is genius! Nevertheless, even that won't totally guarantee the formula will work for you. 💁🏻‍♀️
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While I can only speak for _this particular formula_ and how it worked with _my hair_, if you are interested to read my experience hop on over to my blog! 👉🏼 link in bio.
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Beauty, Skincare · September 19, 2016

ACO Cleansing Gel + Protect & Restore Q10 Serum

ACO Cleansing Gel and Anti Age 25+ Protect & Restore Q10 Serum

ACO is a well known apothecary brand, which recently renewed their product line. Most of their products are mildly perfumed, but they do have a completely fragrance-free line that I think is worth a look.


ACO Anti Age 25+ Protect & Restore Q10 Serum

The price class of their products I would say is failry cheap, where their basic face creams of 50ml costs around €10. They have more expensive ones, but because they are in a jar packaging I don’t think they are worth the mention. I would say that most of their products are basic, but basic doesn’t have to mean something bad. Especially not for sensitive skin, which this brand is all about.
Because it’s a Swedish brand and they don’t sell anywhere else in the world (like China), they are considered cruelty-free as animal-testing is banned in the EU.

I didn’t know if I should write this review in English or in Swedish, but considering how well everyone knows about the French pharmacy brands, as well as the British and American. I thought I’d give you a glimpse into the Swedish one…

ACO Refreshing Cleansing Gel for Normal/Combination Skin

ACO Refreshing Cleansing Gel for Normal/Combination Skin

★★★★★

Fragrance-free | 8€

I bought this when I figured out that the Aknicare cleanser was causing me dry lips. And so I wanted to have another cleanser to alternate between. I didn’t want to spend a lot of money and I wanted one that was readily available in my local store so I don’t have to order it online, simple and fragrance-free. And this one fit the bill.

ACO’s cleansing gel contains mild detergents, glycerin, B5 and Lactic Acid. There’s a similar one for oily skin that contains Salicylic acid, but knowing that a BHA like that does more good staying on the skin, I would rather advice against buying it. The cleansers for dry skin contains Mineral Oil, while I’ve learned that it doesn’t clog pores, it’s probably best to avoid if you don’t have dry skin.

I’ve used this cleanser throughout the whole summer and haven’t had any problems with it. It doesn’t completely take off make up and sunscreen, but to be honest, I’ve never met a cleanser with that quality. For this we have learned that a double cleanse with either an oil cleanser, make up remover or micellar water is best! Otherwise, it’s a good basic cleanser for sensitive skin that doesn’t leave the skin dry and tight after a wash (at least if you have normal to oily skin). I liked this cleanser so much that I got one at home and one at my summer house.

While I actually still like the CeraVe Foaming Cleanser better, it feels good to have a cleanser to fall back to and that’s easy to find close to home.

OBS! After reading a bunch of other reviews on this product and similar face cleansers, I feel it’s my duty to set the record straight: ACO’s cleansing gel or any of their other face cleansers does not contain SLS! Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is not the same as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). I know, it’s confusing, but I can assure you that SLES is a much gentler detergent and that most people do not need to avoid.
As bloggers it’s our duty to bring about the right kind of information, and unfortunately, many Swedish blogs don’t double check their sources. This is bad for companies, and bad for consumers who will unnecessarily avoid certain products – which could actually be good for them!
I seriously came over a review who gave this product a low grade because she thought that it contained SLS and Alcohol. She thought that vitamin B5, Panthenol, was a bad alcohol. There are many different alcohols in skincare, but the only one you need to avoid is the one that says straight up “Alcohol”.

INCI: Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sucrose Cocoate, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Laureth-3, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid.

SWEDISH – ACO Rengöringsgel

Efter att jag insett att ansiktsrengöringen från Aknicare fick mina läppar att bli torra så gav jag mig ut på jakt efter en rengöring att alternera mellan. Jag ville att den skulle vara billig, enkel, och lätt att få tag på, samt parfymfri. Och ACOs gel rengöring för ansiktet matchade  allt jag ville ha.

Jag har använt den under hela sommaren och inte känt av några problem. Den kändes så bra att jag har en här hemma och en i sommarstugan. Den tar inte bort all make up och solskydd, men för dessa så är det rekommenderat att dubbel-rengöra med oljerengöring, make up remover eller micellar water!
I andra ord så är det här en väldigt bra enkel ansiktsrengöring för känslig hy som inte torkar ut huden och får den att kännas stram (iaf inte om du har normal till fet hy). För mig känns det bra att ha hittat en rengöringsgel som jag kan falla tillbaka till, som är lätt att hitta i närheten, och som inte kostar skjortan.

OBS! Efter att kollat på andras recensioner om denna produkt och andra liknande så känner jag mig skyldig att ta upp att ACOs rengöringgel eller någon utav de andra ansiktsrengöringar (som även i märket L300) innehåller INTE SLS. Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) är inte samma som Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). Jag förstår att detta kan verka förvirrande, men jag kan försäkra om att SLES är mildare mot huden och inget majoriteten behöver undvika. Det sprids otroligt mycket fel information på svenska bloggar om just detta. Jag kom över en recension om just denna produkt där bloggaren gav den ett dåligt betyg och skrev att hon inte tänker köpa produkten för att den innehåller SLS och Alkohol. Panthenol (alltså vitamin B5) som visst är ett slags alkohol, är dock helt motsatsen till Alkohol Denat som är på riktigt kan verka irriterande och uttorkande på huden. Finns många typer av alkohol i hudvård, men den man bör akta sig för är den som klart ut säger “Alkohol”. Som bloggare har vi skyldighet att komma med rätt information för konsumenterna. Att inte göra detta är dåligt för företagen samt dåligt för konsumenterna som kommer undvika en massa produkter i onödan som faktsikt kan vara bra för dom!

ACO Anti Age 25+ Protect & Restore Q10 Serum

ACO Anti Age 25+ Protect & Restore Q10 Serum

★★★☆☆

Fragrance-free | 20€

UPDATE 2017: From mid 2017, ACO has decided to stop selling the product line for +25 and merging the two anti-aging lines into one. The serum Protect & Restore is replaced with Lift & Fill which has similar ingredient list, however, it doesn’t have Q10 and lists niacinamide further down the list. You can read my new review here!

During the summer my skin was acting out, from many reasons and unknown, which made it super dry. I bought this serum together with the Estelle & Thild BioCalm day cream to bring it back to balance.
While the BioCalm day cream didn’t impress me much, this serum has stayed a staple that I use a couple of times a week.

What pulled me to this serum was that it contained Niacinamide second on the list; An ingredient which I’ve now mentioned far too many times, you must think I’m obsessed! Well that, and that it said 25+. I recently turned 25 this year, and while I know that age-specific skincare is BS, you can’t blame me for getting affected by the marketing lol

ACO Anti Age 25+ Protect & Restore Q10 Serum

Apart from my obsession for B3 in skincare, this serum also has Hyaluronic Acid, Ubiquinone (Q10) and B5. And it comes in a nice vacuum packaging and is all fragrance-free.
What makes this not earn my highest rating is its consistency. I don’t know how to explain it, but compared with other serums, it’s sticky. It says it contains Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate which is supposed to absorb excess oil and leave a matte finish, but I don’t see or feel this promise. Eventually, after 10 minutes this serum will mattify, but that’s a heck of time waiting to apply moisturizer! Before that, you look like a shiny mess. But even after it has mattified, your skin does not really feel like skin. When you do apply moisturizer, the feeling does somewhat magically disappear.
Either way, I usually only use it at night just to wake up to a glowing, hydrated and well rested face. But it does work during the day also if I’m feeling particularly dehydrated.

In other words: this is a good hydrating serum with B3. The price isn’t bad either, and it works in re-balancing and calming the skin down. The sticky feeling I’m describing is only half bad, and not completely as severe as I’m describing it. If it was, I would probably not use it as much as I do. However, I do like the feeling of Paula’s Choice antioxidant serum more, which also has more active ingredients. But like I said with the cleanser, it’s a good basic serum for sensitive skin in their 20’s, and that’s readily available at your nearest pharmacy; For young skin that wants a little boost without breaking the bank.
But overall, I believe there are better serums out there.

ACO also have a serum specific for 40+, which besides from Niacinamide also contains peptides, and may be even more hydrating.

INCI: Aqua, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycerin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ubiquinone, Folic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate.

Swedish – ACO Protect & Restore Q10 Serum

ÄNDRING 2017: Från och med mitten av 2017 så har ACO beslutat för att sluta sälja produktlinjen för +25 och slagit ihop de två anti-agelinjerna till en enda. Serumet Protect & Restore ersätts med Lift & Fill som har liknande ingredienser, desvärre utan Q10 och med niacin längre ner på listan. Läs den nya recension här!

Jag köpte ACOs Protect & Restore Serum tillsammans med Estelle & Thild BioCalm ansiktskräm när min hy vart helt i obalans i somras, i hopp om att balansera tillbaka det. Medan Estelle & Thilds ansiktskräm vart ingen hit med mig, så vart ACOs serum invävd i min skönhetsrutin.

Det som drog mig var att den hade Niacin listat på andra plats. Om ni följt mig tidigare så har ni nog läst mig nämna det typ hundra gånger nu… Bortsett från det så innehåller den även Hyaluronsyra, B5 och Q10, och är helt parfymfri. Förpackningen är även snygg och praktisk för att bevara de aktiva ingredienserna.

Varför jag ger det ett medelmåttigt betyg har helt med konsistensen och känslan att göra. Den känns helt enkelt klibbig. Den ska innehålla en ingrediens som sägs absorbera överflödigt fett och matta ner, men jag känner inte riktigt att den gör som utlovat. Efter flera minuter blir den matt, men även då är känslan på huden lite klibbig. Hur som, så använder jag serumet oftast bara på kvällen, och med hudkräm på så försvinner lite av denna känsla. Vad jag gillar är hur huden känns och ser ut när man väl vaknar morgonen därpå: som att huden fått sig en återfukt och sovit riktigt bra.

I andra ord är detta ett helt okej serum för personer med känslig hy som är runt 20-års åldern, och vill börja använda någon typ av booster utan att spendera allt för mycket pengar. Klibbighetskänslan låter mer allvarlig än den är. Skulle den vara så jobbig och obekväm att använda så skulle jag inte applicera den flera gånger i veckan. Men jag känner att det finns nog bättre serum där ute, och jag personligen gillar Paula’s Choice antioxidant serum bättre.

PS Är det någon som vet vad som hänt med Cliniderm by ACO? Vilket var en annan favorit flera år tillbaka.


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Comments

  1. Estelle says

    October 4, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    Hej! tyvärr har cliniderm by Aco upphört, frågade när jag var på apoteket i dag när jag tänkte på din undran.
    Visste inte att SLS och SLES var olika, läser man lite snabbt tror man ju att det är samma substans, tack för informationen, ska kolla vidare på det! :)

    • Isabel says

      October 4, 2016 at 2:27 pm

      Det var synd att höra. Använde deras produkter för några år sen och tyckte det var generellt ganska bra. Och nu såg jag att de hade en rengöring som liknande micellar water (men som inte kallades för micellar) som var parfymfri och intressant. som jag missat. Men som sagt, synd att de lagt ner. Ska mejla Omega Pharma som äger ACO, och fråga om inte ACO kommer komma ut med en liknande produkt. :)

      SLS och SLES tog jag också fel på, och undvek samt pratade ner en massa produkter för jag inte visste skillnaden! Det är ett väldigt enkelt fel att göra. Blir dock väldigt ledsen när jag påpekat detta till andra bloggare och så har de tagit rättningen personligt och påstått att det inte varit nödvändigt på en “2-årigt inlägg”. Fast jag kan tycka att så länge produkten fortfarande säljs och med samma INCI så är det alltid relativt att uppdatera sina inlägg efter ny information :/
      Jag tycker verkligen synd om ACO och L300, om vi säger så…
      När det kommer till sulfater så är det ju ändå subjektivt, och i princip så kan alla vara irriterande. Men det är ändå viktigt att klargöra exakt vilken sulfat som blivit det svarta fåret :)

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This summer two new sunscreens hit the market and This summer two new sunscreens hit the market and here’s my 3 month review. ☀️

👉🏼 Vichy came out with a tinted version of their UV Age daily fluid. I found it strange as the original doesn’t leave a white cast. But I was on the lookout for a tinted spf and picked this up as I love the first one 💁🏻‍♀️ I’d say the tint is a true light/medium neutral and oxidizes to a bit darker shade as it dries down. It matches my skintone quite well, looks sort of like a subtle fake tan if anything. True tint, not a lot of coverage. Layers well when reapplied without looking patchy. 👌🏼 Nice base for make up too. Would definitely repurchase!

👉🏼 Swedish ACO jumped on the wagon and dropped its own affordable fluid sunscreen. Very elegant formula and finish! Love everything about it except that it leaves a slight white cast despite 100% chemical filters 😬 But it gives a perfect base for makeup so I’m not too bothered. Beyond that I’m super impressed with the texture and finish! 10/10! Will perhaps repurchase for winter as it’s one of few fluid spf’s with hydrating properties. 👌🏼

#acosverige #solskydd #vichysunscreen
🌼Half Year Musings 🌼 “The square made me 🌼Half Year Musings 🌼

“The square made me think I’m invisible
Not needed, not special, not nearly enough

But still, I hold on to the vision that I’d soon get my turn
If only I’d known it was waiting outside”

🎂 Two birthdays 
🚆 Five trips
🏘 One temporary move
🔨 One renovation
📚 Two exams
And a huge decision 🙇🏻‍♀️
✨ End of year musings ✨ First of all, thanks ✨ End of year musings ✨

First of all, thanks to everyone who’s not my mom or an old acquaintance from my past lol for sticking around yet another slow content year❣️No hard feelings if you do an yearly clean up and I don’t make the cut for next year though 😅

As much as I would like to come back and deliver informative content like everyone else… I’ve had to accept that I shine brighter in other settings. IG may be a wonderful medium for others but for me it’s been nothing than hitting my head against the wall and complaining why my head hurts. 🤕 And since consciously taking a backseat in 2020, I’ve proven myself that I don’t suck as much as I had myself believe. In my case, if life throws you lemons don’t try to make lemonade, ask why and from where they’re being thrown. 😅 

✨2021 BEST… ✨

TV-show… White Lotus and Ted Lasso
- The fact that I just started binging Ted Lasso two days ago and it’s quickly become the best thing I’ve watched says a lot! 😂

Investment… @melissawoodhealth app
- Without a doubt❣️Stopped going to the gym, lifting and doing regular HIIT workouts, swapped it for walks and bite sized pilates. Finally lost the weight I gained and feeling comfortable in my skin. 🧘🏻‍♀️

Achievement… Luxury bargains and facing fears
- Price is relative, patience is gold, and facing fears makes you more bold. 😏

Life lesson… “You are not who you think you are”
- As we get older we often start identifying ourselves with certain behavior, smarts, and likes. We tell ourselves lies of who we are and what we’re capable of. Usually influenced by others around us, past beliefs and societal opinions. Lies limiting our truest potential and deepest desires. By ridding myself of old limiting beliefs I’ve surprised and even shocked myself with how multi-talented and diverse my identity can be. 💫 

On that note, I’ll end by wishing you all a happy new year! Hope you’ll tag along for the next ✨♥️
Don’t you just love it when an expensive product Don’t you just love it when an expensive product doesn’t work for you? Or maybe you hate it as it was a waste of money 😅😝

It’s really worth repeating that a higher price tag doesn’t always = amazing results. What I’ve learned is that there are many different factors at play when it comes to pricing. Some brands want to offer new and exclusive formulations with studies behind them. Which isn’t cheap. Others are just starting off small batch, wanting to make it full time. And some just want the rich as their target consumer (looking at you Dr Sturm 🧐). And that’s all fine. 💁🏻‍♀️

I forgot the point I wanted to make. 😅 

But if you’re interested in hearing my thoughts on some expensive Allies of Skin-products, hop on over to my blog! ☺️ (Link in bio) 

Hint: The most expensive product was my least favorite. 👀

#alliesofskin #skincarejunkie #skincarecommunity #skönhet #skönhetsblogg #acnepositivity #glowingskincare #luxuryskincare #expensiveskincare #mandelicacid #promisekeeperblemishfacial #vitamincserum
It’s soon the season to open advent calendars! 🎄🤩

While being busy with life I forgot to highlight my review on some of the luxury items found in last year’s CultBeauty advent calendar. 🙈

If you’re interested to hear my thoughts on:
• Glow Recipe Banana Souffle
• 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster
• Votary Super Seed Oil
• Dr Dennis Gross B3Adaptive Stress Serum
• Dr Barbara Sturm Night Serum

Then hop on to my blog! (Link in bio) You’ll also find a review on the Augustinus Bader Creams in a separate post ✨

Can’t promise, but I’ll try my hardest getting out part 2 before the end of this year 🤞🏼

Are you getting a beauty advent calendar this year? If so, which one are you eyeing? 😀
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#adventcalendar #cultbeauty #cultbeautyadventcalendar #luxurybeauty #glowrecipebananasouffle #votarysuperseed #drbarbarasturm #drdennisgross #augustinusbader #richcream #111skin
🌼 Quarter Three Musings 🌼 Been busy… figu 🌼 Quarter Three Musings 🌼

Been busy… figuring out if math is related to science…
– And I’ll say no more until I know for sure. 🤔 But one thing’s for sure, there are such things as stupid questions. 💁🏻‍♀️
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Keeping me grounded… Movement and active rest🧘🏻‍♀️
– with the help of the @balance app I’ve been trying to make at least 5 min of deep pause a daily habit to increase focus, motivation and understanding. And I’ve been surprisingly calmer compared to my other counterparts. 😅
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Best summer memory… Rooftop Pool 😎
– Not to mention that awkward encounter with people from high school 🙈😂
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New in beauty 🧖🏻‍♀️:
– Bioderma Cicabio Cream
– Ouai Air Dry Foam
– Skincity Skincare Kit
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Contemplating a lot on… What exactly defines one’s identity?
– And do we really have one or do we just tell ourselves that? 👀
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Best purchase… Zara Seamless wear
– One of those, “insta made me do it”. 😄 I haven’t bought anything from Zara in years, but this they did good ⭐️ The most comfy, stretchy and soft leisure wear I’ve ever had👌🏼
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Feeling good about… Myself 🥰
– The positive side effect of being off social media. 😏
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On my wishlist… the Dyson Supersonic 💇🏻‍♀️
– Kind of embarrassing to want one. 🙄 The price is ridiculous. And I’ll probably won’t be happy with it because of the high pitch sound only I seem to recognize 🙉 😂
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Favorite streams 📺… “White Lotus” and “Mare of Easttown”
– Loved the mix of Faulty Towers meets murder mystery in White Lotus. And who can hate on anything starring Kate Winslet? 😍
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I’m looking forward to…  Countdown to Christmas🎄
– Can’t wait to open advent calendars! And just like last year, I got myself one filled with beauty products 😁✨
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How has the past few months been for you? What new product are you loving?
Cold Creamy Pasta Salad 😋 With this heatwave I Cold Creamy Pasta Salad 😋

With this heatwave I’ve been enjoying to make more cold pasta salads 👌🏼 Here’s one I’ve been whipping up recently 👇🏼

✨Ingredients ✨
• Bean pasta
• @artanbarta or @lomalinda_brand or any vegan “tuna” alternative. (Or replace with beans)
• @oatly creamy fraiche
• Vegan mayo
• Lemon juice
• Kelp caviar
• Chopped red onion
• Capris
• Salt & Pepper

✨ How To ✨
Cook the pasta, then rinse to cool. I go by eye and mix all the ingredients to a creamy mess after taste. Then serve with salad 👌🏼

Check my highlights “Friday F’s” for more cooking! 🧑🏼‍🍳 

#veganrecipes #coldpastasalad #creamypastasalad #creamypasta #whatveganseat #whatveganscook #ärtanbärta #veganpastasalad #ilovebeans
✨🌸 CUSTOM HAIR CARE 🌸✨
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I've been using @functionofbeauty since February when I got them for my birthday. This is a brand I've been eyeing since they launched. 😍 The idea of customized hair care appealed to me as I always felt I had to let go of certain aspects. If I want volume, I can't have moisture, and if I wanted curl action, I will not get volume, etc. With customized hair care, I can make a formula that checks all my boxes... Well, so I thought. 😅
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I've realized that there are a few issues surrounding customed stuff... 🙄 In the case of FoB, the customer is responsible to know their hair and what it needs. However, I would say, that the majority of us don't have a clue! 🙈 Like, in my case, I chose goals after my wants, not necessarily what my hair needs. 😶 You would think those two go hand in hand, but they don't!
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While it didn't end up in disaster, my expectations weren't met. But I can't blame the product or the brand, because I chose the formula. 🤷🏻‍♀️ This brings me to my next issue...
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There are literally more than ten thousand combinations to try. Which is one too many if the first concoction doesn't work for you. I mean, I'd rather try out a different line, than try to puzzle the right pieces together. 🙇🏻‍♀️
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There are other brands, like @prose (only US atm), where the customization is more like a consultation. So rather than you picking what you think would work, you do a quiz answering stuff about your hair and health. What's also interesting is that they take into account your environment and its humidity level. Which I think is genius! Nevertheless, even that won't totally guarantee the formula will work for you. 💁🏻‍♀️
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While I can only speak for _this particular formula_ and how it worked with _my hair_, if you are interested to read my experience hop on over to my blog! 👉🏼 link in bio.
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Have you tried custom hair care?
Sorry it took this long to put up the recipe! I ju Sorry it took this long to put up the recipe! I just had to re-bake the cake after realizing it became drier than it was supposed to. 🙈 So had to figure out what I might’ve done wrong. 

After some trial and error, here’s the complete vegan recipe 👇🏼
If you want to have a look at the original, go to @linawallentinson  blog or buy/borrow her book 😁

✨ Ingredients:
6 tbsp aqua faba
1 dl brown or white sugar
2 dl rice flour
1 dl corn starch (maizena)
1 tbsp psylliumhusk 
1/4 tsp vanilla powder
2 tsp baking powder 
2 tbsp poppy seeds
2 tbsp of oil
75g melted vegan butter
1 tsp grated lemon peel
½ tbsp lemon juice
3 dl (120g) grated zucchini or carrot
Some butter and grated coconut or rice flour to grease the pan. 

✨ Glaze:
1 dl powdered sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice

🌸 How to:
Set the oven at 175°C/~350°F

1. Whip the sugar and aqua faba to a foam. 
2. Mix rice flour, corn starch, husk, vanilla, baking powder and poppy seeds in another bowl. 
3. Pour the dry ingredients into the sugar whip together with melted butter, lemon peel and juice, and mix to a batter. 
- If you choose to make it with carrots, add 2 tbsp of oil into the mixture for a less dry cake. If you go with zucchini you don’t really have to unless you like a juicy cake. 
4. Pour the grated zucchini (do NOT squeeze it dry) or carrot into the mixture and mix well. 
5. Butter up a pan with coconut flakes or rice flour and then pour the batter into the pan. 
6. Put in the middle of the oven for about 30-40 min. Check with a testing stick if the batter is dry. 
7. Let cool down before taking the cake out of the pan. 
8. Mix ingredients for the glaze and top it off with some lemon peel sprinkles. 🌼

And thats it! Hope you enjoy! Check out my highlight ”Friday F’s” for more foods!

#glutenfree #vegan #veganbaking #aquafaba #bakamedgrönsaker #vallmokaka #poppyseedcake #zucchinicake

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