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While everyone’s life came to a halt mine started to roll.
After a decade of standing still, the signs finally said “Let’s Go!”
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Charting unknown waters, challenging myself.
The best gift this year has been to realize I don’t have to stick to just one. 💫
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One dream. One passion. One niche. One life.
Keeping my door open for anything to happen. ✨
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2020 in no particular order:
- Rescued a homeless kitten and found her a new home.
- Climbed a few cliffs (literally) and (figuratively) jumped from some.
- Dived deep into shadow work and Human Design. 
- Spent more time playing Township and The Sims than on Instagram. 
- My cat got bitten and almost died. 
- Read a bunch of books on money, investing and how to unblock subconscious lies.
- Baked a lot. 
- Celebrated 10yrs together with my ❤️
- It’s getting quite late I should probably wrap this thing up. 😅

Happy New Year everyone! 🥳
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I've been waiting for Avéne to bring the RetrinAL-range to Europe, and maybe you have too? Well, apparently, it's been here all along! 💁🏻‍♀️ I've contacted Avéne Sweden to get information and confirmation about the strengths to be as accurate as possible. Here's a little cheat sheet for you 👇🏼
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✨ RetrinAL 0.1 Cream = A-Oxitive Night Peeling cream
- Fragrance-free. 0.1% retinal. Has the exact same formula.
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✨ RetrinAL 0.05 Cream ≈ PhysioLift Night Balm
- Fragranced. Not exactly the same formula, but has 0.05% strength. Made to target more mature skin with deep wrinkles and sagginess with Ascofilline. Their now discontinued Ysthéal Cream had the same exact formula.
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✨ RetrinAL Eyes = PhysioLift Eye Cream
- Same formula. 0.015% retinal.
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✨ RetrinAL Advanced Wrinkle Corrector = PhysioLift Precision Wrinkle Filler
- Same exact formula. However, it's being discontinued so I didn't get what strength it had 😶
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✨ RetrinAL Day Cream = PhysioLift Day Smoothing Cream
- Same exact formula. Despite its name, doesn’t contain any retinal. Fragranced.
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➕ Other Avéne products with Retinal:
New Cleanance Smoothing Night cream 
– Replaces the now discontinued TriAcneal Expert (still called TriAcneal in the US though) and is specifically formulated for adult acne-prone skin. It has 0.1% Retinal. Fragranced.
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A-Oxitive Smoothing Eye Contour Cream
– Has 0.01575% retinal. Fragrance-free.
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Have you tried Avéne's products with retinaldehyde? 
I've posted my thoughts on the PhysioLift and Cleanance night creams on the blog! (link in bio)
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Show some skin
Show us something even if it is fake
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Give us a smile
Tell us a lie
Connect more by starting to cry
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Showing my dislike by feeling resistant
To do what it takes to be in this present
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I hate you so much or I hate myself more
That I can’t act the way you’re supposed to
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I just can’t support this behavior
Don’t wanna become anyone’s guru or savior
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When are you going to stop seeking advice,
From people who knows no more than what works for themselves
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Young people thinking they know a lot,
Because they did some research on Google and blogs
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This space is filled with young impressionable heads
Someday they’ll grow up but not today
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Be thoughtful of what you’re spreading online
You might do damage to somebody’s life
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Unsolicitedly pointing out your faults
Indirectly spreading doubt in everyone’s thoughts
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It’s a pandemic, reaching for extremes
Losing what actually matters and what can’t be fixed 
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Stop being a follower, stop trying to show the way
It is time for everyone to learn it’s all in themselves.
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.Tarte BB Primer in Medium
It’s very similar to the BareMinerals BB Primer but in a better packaging. The Tarte primer can be a little matte looking though.
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.Milk Makeup Lip+Cheek in Werk
Surprised at how much product you get in the mini! Werk is a beautiful and neutral shade that will suit most complexions. I don't understand why it has citrus oils 🤨 but will nonetheless get it in Rally too. 😄
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.Milk Makeup Fiber Brow Gel in Dutch
My very first brow-mascara and I’m very pleased! It won’t fill in gaps, you still need a pencil for that, but will make brows look bushier. I recently had a period of fallout, and I believe the brow gel has helped with regrowth! My brows seem much thicker than before and I haven’t reached for it as often. If I repurchase, I’ll probably go for a shade lighter. Dutch was a perfect match, but slightly too dark for my liking. 
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.Too Faced Sculpt concealer Neutral Beige
I'm one of the lucky to have my shade match in the travel size. However, the product I got wasn't mixed very well. 🙇🏻‍♀️ So the shade is slightly darker than what it's actually supposed to be. You get a good amount in this little bottle and you only need the tiniest bit. However, I won't be going back to it as the formula doesn't seem very well mixed and I will never be able to finish the full size in time.
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.Nars Lipstick in Tolede*
Thanks to Sephora for getting me hooked on expensive lipstick! 😂  Tolede is such a beautiful and universal shade. I so want to repurchase but I probably can live without...
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.RMS Master Mixer*
Had it for 3 years and I’m not even at the bottom of it! 😅 I’ve had to throw away the Signature Set* as it was smelling kind of rancid. But the Master Mixer pot is holding strong. However, I think it’s time for a replacement. Don’t overestimate old makeup! Your skin will thank you. ✨
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What started innocent became so serious. 
From filter and frames to FaceTune and fame. 
10 years on Instagram and I am mostly the same. 
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I might never get it as I came on here too early. 
It has another meaning than growing a following, likes and making money.
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I should’ve shown more face, I should’ve shown more skin. 
Maybe then, you’d find me on the discovery page? 
Maybe photos of my ass would have hold your attention 
or flexing my superior wisdom?
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Most of you joined less than five years ago. 
The other Alumni’s seems to have left the platform. 
It’s not what it used to be.
Not saying it’s a bad thing. 
Just saying the vibe here has become whiny and depressing. 
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But it’s not how you have it, it’s how you take it. 
The reality is that, I decide what gets to show up on my feed.
And it might not be diverse enough, but it makes me happy. 
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I post less now than I used to do.
It’s because I want a life where I’m not exposed to everyone’s opinion and caring what others think, say or do.
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With all that said, 10 years later I’m still here. 
Happy 10th Birthday 🎉  and perhaps to many more!
For how much longer? I really don’t know...
Despite not being a huge coffee drinker I've exper Despite not being a huge coffee drinker I've experienced my teeth yellowing as I've gotten older. I haven't really been able to combat it as every time I switch my toothpaste, especially to a whitening one, I get terrible toothaches! My gums are quite sensitive... 🙇🏻‍♀️ Anyone else who can relate?
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I was thinking about getting one of those teeth whitening kits and then I got approached by @thesmileo and couldn't say no. Their products are peroxide-free and a more gentle alternative. I can tell you right off the bat that my gums did not feel any discomfort! 😁 For the results, you'll have to jump over to my blog and read! (link in bio!)
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How do you keep your smile white? 🙂
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A few meltdowns and veterinary bills later... Ev A few meltdowns and veterinary bills later... 

Everything that could go wrong did 🙇🏻‍♀️ But I think we’re finally on our way to put this behind us 🤞🏼 I’ll spare you nasty wounds and share cute cone cat 😄
Some new things I've been testing since spring. 👇🏼🌸
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💕Deviant GRL
I got this for Christmas but didn't crack it open until around May. I've learned it's best to only have one exfoliator on rotation. So I wanted to finish some before moving towards the next.
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I don't have much to add to the conversations about this one.
It's somewhat gentle to what I'm used to. Meaning, I don't wake up feeling a huge difference in my skin. But in a way, that's a good thing! 😄 It doesn't sensitize the skin and disrupts my retinol use. Usually, it's a battle of having to balance the use of both. But with the GRL I've been able to use both interchangeably without accidentally damaging my skin barrier. 👍🏼
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💕Allies Of Skin
Six months ago I managed to get my hands on two tubes (second hand) of the (now called) Peptides & Antioxidants Day Treatment for about €10 each. 😱 You don’t pass up a deal like it. 
 
I see it as a serum and moisturizer in one. For the price, I don't think we should expect anything less. This and some spf should suffice after your morning rinse. 
My complexion seems more even with consistent use, and redness from blemishes has become less visible. ✨
During early spring I found it to not be completely hydrating enough though, so I spice it up with drops of oil. 
Overall, I've been loving and enjoying this one so far! However, I don't deem it a necessity for my skin as no life-changing difference was found when I took a break before opening the second one. 
It's more of a high tech cream that redeems results in the long term. 
This cream has definitely sparked interest in trying more from AoS. I recently got the Promise Keeper Blemish Facial that I'm excited to use!
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[Continues 👇🏼]
I've rewritten this text a bunch of times to the p I've rewritten this text a bunch of times to the point that it started to rhyme. So if it rhymes in some places and others not, it's only my silly wise head trying to express my thoughts.
It's hard to stop once you go, in many ways, it can be applied how weeks turned into months.
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Somewhere along the way, I lost clarity. For every year that passed, I felt more and more unhappy. Frustration, sadness, and envy. My misanthropic side was getting the best of me.
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It took me years to admit to myself that I'm depressed. I kept pushing although my body screamed for recess. I felt swallowed by hate and frustration, getting triggered on a daily basis. I was looping a bad pattern and losing myself in the battle.
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I finally did what my soul had asked for. Disappear and become a total no one. This break was written in the stars, as it coincidently happened while my Saturn Returned.
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I climbed up on the rooftop. With a birds-eye view, I contemplated a lot. 
Learning things about myself that I kept pushing aside. 
Stuff I already knew but couldn't accept. 
Stuff I already knew but didn't think I was allowed to express.
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I thought many times on when to return. But every time I set a date, something else took the spotlight in the world.
But I have to admit, it's been nice to not take turns. To keep my mouth shut and not voice my opinion.
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More than six months passed and I feel happy again. 
I found myself and integrated. 
I missed this part of me, the one who used to be so creative. Not caring what others thought, only caring about my next adventure.
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There's more to share than this space allows. I'll continue to share what my soul desires. As a heads up, this will gradually affect the future of my content and direction. But from experience, when you lose some you gain a new and clearer reflection. ✨
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Beauty · October 5, 2017

Balm Balm Floral Water Hydrosols

Balm Balm Floral Water Hydrosols Rose Neroli Chamomile and Frankincense

Balm Balm | Floral Water Hydrosol*

Balm Balm offers four different scented hydrosols: Rose, Neroli, Chamomile, and Frankincense.
They come in a 100ml and a travel size friendly 30ml spray bottle – a perfect size to have in your purse! Note that the Neroli and Frankincense hydrosol is slightly more expensive than the other two when you buy the full-size bottle.
All of them are made from flower distillate, making them a pure product. Some floral waters sold on the market are actually just water and aroma or water and essential oils; This isn’t what you really want when you buy floral waters, you want the actual steam distillation.

While I try to avoid essential oils and fragrance in skincare as much as possible, I’ve found that floral waters may be the exception to the rule when it comes to my skin. Perhaps it’s their more diluted version of a plant extract that makes them less sensitizing? While Paula Begon recommends all avoidance of even rose water (though not Chamomile), however, I’ve found rose water in my experience to be an excellent toner for my skin.

I’ve tried a few Balm Balm products in the past and have only positive experience, they have really good quality products. I still got their Frankincense and Roman Chamomile stashed somewhere in my cupboard for aromatherapy. And because I didn’t get that fine mist I desired with the Madara Toning Mist, I went and stocked up on hydrosols instead. They are closer to water and won’t clog the spray. I had to get my favorites, Rose and Neroli, but also Chamomile and Frankincense that I’ve never tried before!


What are hydrosols?

Often referred as hydrolats, distillate waters or floral waters. A hydrosol is the aromatic water that remains after steam-distilling or hydro-distilling botanical material such as flower petals or leafs. It contains the water-soluble aromatic and therapeutic properties of the plant. 

Unlike essential oils that should be diluted prior to application to the skin, hydrosols are much gentler than their essential oil counterparts and can generally be used directly on the skin. Hydrosols can be used in place of water in skincare and make wonderful face toners. They can also be added to baths, and used on their own as a light cologne or body spray. Try adding them to foods, giving a new dimension to a dish or dessert. For example, you’ll see rose and orange blossom water used in Moroccan cooking.


Balm Balm Floral Water Hydrosols Frankincense

The Scents

Chamomile 

Qualities: Soothing and Calming. Relieves sore, inflamed or itchy skin. May be used for spritzing over bed linen to induce calm and sleepiness. Suitable for sensitive skin and babies.

Made from distilled floral petals of Roman Chamomile. Some people get surprised by Chamomile hydrosol thinking it will smell quite lovely. However, it does have a distinctive scent that won’t be liked by all noses. So if you’re looking for a good smelling mist, go for the floral staples like Rose and Neroli. But if you are more interested in the calming and soothing qualities it has on the skin, the scent of Chamomile won’t be too bothersome.

The essential oil of Roman chamomile is a bit more pleasant smelling and does include a more fruity note. But I do find this hydrosol to be quite calming on my skin that has a tendency to get inflamed around my jawline. Often times I blend it with a spritz of Rose or Neroli to neutralize the woody smell.

Blends well with: Rose & Neroli

Frankincense

Qualities: Soothing, cooling & meditative. Suits all skin types.

Though Frankincense is one of the most expensive oils (right after Sandalwood), I’d say that Frankincense goes in the same category. Some like the scent, others not so much.
Frankincense comes in a handful of different varieties, from hidden citrus notes to soft and woody. So just because you don’t like this particular one, doesn’t mean all are bad smelling. The Frankincense Balm Balm uses in their products is made from the most common Carterii-variety.

I’m not a huge fan of the scent (even the essential oil of the primary variety), but I don’t hate it either. Just like chamomile, it’s great for soothing skin but also has a clarifying and uplifting effect. It’s also thought to be anti-aging and prevent skin from sagginess.

Blends well with: Neroli & Rose



Rose

Qualities: Soothing and Balancing. Suits all skin types.

The Queen of floral waters that’s loved by many. Made on distilled Damascus rose petals, it has a fresh and invigorating floral scent. I usually lean more towards neroli being my favorite fragrance, as I love citrus, but this one has surprisingly won my sensory cells over.

Of all the floral waters, I find this one to have the best balancing and even calming effect on my skin. I didn’t believe in it so much after reading about rose having sensitizing properties. And if you have sensitive skin, you might want to use it with caution or at least avoid rose essential oil. 
But I couldn’t deny that my skin would suddenly behave better when I added rose water to my routine. My skin gets easily aggravated by heat, and rose has this cooling property that it likes. Well, at least according to Ayurveda.

Blends well with: Neroli, Chamomile & Frankincense

Neroli

Qualities: Uplifting, soothing and calming. Suited for normal to combination skin types.

Named after countess of Nerola, an Italian Princess from the 17th century, who used it to perfume her gloves and bathwater. Goes also under the name “Orange Blossom Water”. Neroli has this fresh, tea-like, fruity smell and is an instant mood-lifter.

Neroli is a great alternative to those who don’t like rose that much and can be used as a stand-alone product or blended with any of the three above. It’s my second favorite in this bunch and has some astringent properties, but not as harsh as witch hazel. Besides being a clarifying toner, I like to use it as a hair and body mist too.

Blends Well With: Frankincense, Rose and Chamomile



Balm Balm Floral Water Hydrosols

Packaging

They all come in an amber glass bottle with spray nozzle. I was pleasantly surprised over the very fine mist they give, it’s one of the best I’ve experienced so far! I will make sure to keep and reuse these bottle when I’ve finished the product! 

Storage

A hydrosol is a delicate product and should be kept in the fridge or somewhere cool and dark. Not will they last longer, they’ll give you a fresh cooling effect too!
For travel sized bottles, it’s okay to have them in your purse, because you’ll probably use them up before they go bad.

How I use them

I mostly use them as a wash and toner together with jojoba oil. For example, in the mornings I’ll spritz my face with either Rose or Neroli and on a cotton pad, put a little dollop of jojoba oil, and clean my skin with it. For night time I opt for the Chamomile and Frankincense, I do the same method but after my regular washing, mostly as a toning step. I also use Rose and Neroli as a hair mist and to fragrance linen and pillows.


Do you use hydrosols in your routine?
Share your favorite floral water in the comments below!

Balm Balm Hydrosols are available at LoveLula

*Products are chosen by me as part of the LoveLula Accredited Blogger Program
I’m also part of the LoveLula Affiliate Scheme >>> support this blog by purchasing through the links!



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While everyone’s life came to a halt mine started to roll.
After a decade of standing still, the signs finally said “Let’s Go!”
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Charting unknown waters, challenging myself.
The best gift this year has been to realize I don’t have to stick to just one. 💫
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One dream. One passion. One niche. One life.
Keeping my door open for anything to happen. ✨
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2020 in no particular order:
- Rescued a homeless kitten and found her a new home.
- Climbed a few cliffs (literally) and (figuratively) jumped from some.
- Dived deep into shadow work and Human Design. 
- Spent more time playing Township and The Sims than on Instagram. 
- My cat got bitten and almost died. 
- Read a bunch of books on money, investing and how to unblock subconscious lies.
- Baked a lot. 
- Celebrated 10yrs together with my ❤️
- It’s getting quite late I should probably wrap this thing up. 😅

Happy New Year everyone! 🥳
✨ A simple guide to US Avéne RetrinAL alternat ✨ A simple guide to US Avéne RetrinAL alternatives in Europe.✨
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I've been waiting for Avéne to bring the RetrinAL-range to Europe, and maybe you have too? Well, apparently, it's been here all along! 💁🏻‍♀️ I've contacted Avéne Sweden to get information and confirmation about the strengths to be as accurate as possible. Here's a little cheat sheet for you 👇🏼
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✨ RetrinAL 0.1 Cream = A-Oxitive Night Peeling cream
- Fragrance-free. 0.1% retinal. Has the exact same formula.
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✨ RetrinAL 0.05 Cream ≈ PhysioLift Night Balm
- Fragranced. Not exactly the same formula, but has 0.05% strength. Made to target more mature skin with deep wrinkles and sagginess with Ascofilline. Their now discontinued Ysthéal Cream had the same exact formula.
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✨ RetrinAL Eyes = PhysioLift Eye Cream
- Same formula. 0.015% retinal.
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✨ RetrinAL Advanced Wrinkle Corrector = PhysioLift Precision Wrinkle Filler
- Same exact formula. However, it's being discontinued so I didn't get what strength it had 😶
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✨ RetrinAL Day Cream = PhysioLift Day Smoothing Cream
- Same exact formula. Despite its name, doesn’t contain any retinal. Fragranced.
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➕ Other Avéne products with Retinal:
New Cleanance Smoothing Night cream 
– Replaces the now discontinued TriAcneal Expert (still called TriAcneal in the US though) and is specifically formulated for adult acne-prone skin. It has 0.1% Retinal. Fragranced.
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A-Oxitive Smoothing Eye Contour Cream
– Has 0.01575% retinal. Fragrance-free.
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Have you tried Avéne's products with retinaldehyde? 
I've posted my thoughts on the PhysioLift and Cleanance night creams on the blog! (link in bio)
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Show us your face Show some skin Show us something Show us your face
Show some skin
Show us something even if it is fake
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Give us a smile
Tell us a lie
Connect more by starting to cry
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Showing my dislike by feeling resistant
To do what it takes to be in this present
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I hate you so much or I hate myself more
That I can’t act the way you’re supposed to
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I just can’t support this behavior
Don’t wanna become anyone’s guru or savior
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When are you going to stop seeking advice,
From people who knows no more than what works for themselves
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Young people thinking they know a lot,
Because they did some research on Google and blogs
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This space is filled with young impressionable heads
Someday they’ll grow up but not today
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Be thoughtful of what you’re spreading online
You might do damage to somebody’s life
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Unsolicitedly pointing out your faults
Indirectly spreading doubt in everyone’s thoughts
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It’s a pandemic, reaching for extremes
Losing what actually matters and what can’t be fixed 
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Stop being a follower, stop trying to show the way
It is time for everyone to learn it’s all in themselves.
⏱ 5min Makeup ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .Tarte ⏱ 5min Makeup
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.Tarte BB Primer in Medium
It’s very similar to the BareMinerals BB Primer but in a better packaging. The Tarte primer can be a little matte looking though.
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.Milk Makeup Lip+Cheek in Werk
Surprised at how much product you get in the mini! Werk is a beautiful and neutral shade that will suit most complexions. I don't understand why it has citrus oils 🤨 but will nonetheless get it in Rally too. 😄
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.Milk Makeup Fiber Brow Gel in Dutch
My very first brow-mascara and I’m very pleased! It won’t fill in gaps, you still need a pencil for that, but will make brows look bushier. I recently had a period of fallout, and I believe the brow gel has helped with regrowth! My brows seem much thicker than before and I haven’t reached for it as often. If I repurchase, I’ll probably go for a shade lighter. Dutch was a perfect match, but slightly too dark for my liking. 
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.Too Faced Sculpt concealer Neutral Beige
I'm one of the lucky to have my shade match in the travel size. However, the product I got wasn't mixed very well. 🙇🏻‍♀️ So the shade is slightly darker than what it's actually supposed to be. You get a good amount in this little bottle and you only need the tiniest bit. However, I won't be going back to it as the formula doesn't seem very well mixed and I will never be able to finish the full size in time.
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.Nars Lipstick in Tolede*
Thanks to Sephora for getting me hooked on expensive lipstick! 😂  Tolede is such a beautiful and universal shade. I so want to repurchase but I probably can live without...
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.RMS Master Mixer*
Had it for 3 years and I’m not even at the bottom of it! 😅 I’ve had to throw away the Signature Set* as it was smelling kind of rancid. But the Master Mixer pot is holding strong. However, I think it’s time for a replacement. Don’t overestimate old makeup! Your skin will thank you. ✨
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What started innocent became so serious. 
From filter and frames to FaceTune and fame. 
10 years on Instagram and I am mostly the same. 
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I might never get it as I came on here too early. 
It has another meaning than growing a following, likes and making money.
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I should’ve shown more face, I should’ve shown more skin. 
Maybe then, you’d find me on the discovery page? 
Maybe photos of my ass would have hold your attention 
or flexing my superior wisdom?
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Most of you joined less than five years ago. 
The other Alumni’s seems to have left the platform. 
It’s not what it used to be.
Not saying it’s a bad thing. 
Just saying the vibe here has become whiny and depressing. 
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But it’s not how you have it, it’s how you take it. 
The reality is that, I decide what gets to show up on my feed.
And it might not be diverse enough, but it makes me happy. 
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I post less now than I used to do.
It’s because I want a life where I’m not exposed to everyone’s opinion and caring what others think, say or do.
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With all that said, 10 years later I’m still here. 
Happy 10th Birthday 🎉  and perhaps to many more!
For how much longer? I really don’t know...
Despite not being a huge coffee drinker I've exper Despite not being a huge coffee drinker I've experienced my teeth yellowing as I've gotten older. I haven't really been able to combat it as every time I switch my toothpaste, especially to a whitening one, I get terrible toothaches! My gums are quite sensitive... 🙇🏻‍♀️ Anyone else who can relate?
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I was thinking about getting one of those teeth whitening kits and then I got approached by @thesmileo and couldn't say no. Their products are peroxide-free and a more gentle alternative. I can tell you right off the bat that my gums did not feel any discomfort! 😁 For the results, you'll have to jump over to my blog and read! (link in bio!)
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✨ If you've been interested to brighten your smile a notch or two, use the code isabel10 at the checkout at smileo.se for 10% off your order! ✨
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How do you keep your smile white? 🙂
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A few meltdowns and veterinary bills later... Ev A few meltdowns and veterinary bills later... 

Everything that could go wrong did 🙇🏻‍♀️ But I think we’re finally on our way to put this behind us 🤞🏼 I’ll spare you nasty wounds and share cute cone cat 😄
Some new things I've been testing since spring. 👇🏼🌸
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💕Deviant GRL
I got this for Christmas but didn't crack it open until around May. I've learned it's best to only have one exfoliator on rotation. So I wanted to finish some before moving towards the next.
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I don't have much to add to the conversations about this one.
It's somewhat gentle to what I'm used to. Meaning, I don't wake up feeling a huge difference in my skin. But in a way, that's a good thing! 😄 It doesn't sensitize the skin and disrupts my retinol use. Usually, it's a battle of having to balance the use of both. But with the GRL I've been able to use both interchangeably without accidentally damaging my skin barrier. 👍🏼
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💕Allies Of Skin
Six months ago I managed to get my hands on two tubes (second hand) of the (now called) Peptides & Antioxidants Day Treatment for about €10 each. 😱 You don’t pass up a deal like it. 
 
I see it as a serum and moisturizer in one. For the price, I don't think we should expect anything less. This and some spf should suffice after your morning rinse. 
My complexion seems more even with consistent use, and redness from blemishes has become less visible. ✨
During early spring I found it to not be completely hydrating enough though, so I spice it up with drops of oil. 
Overall, I've been loving and enjoying this one so far! However, I don't deem it a necessity for my skin as no life-changing difference was found when I took a break before opening the second one. 
It's more of a high tech cream that redeems results in the long term. 
This cream has definitely sparked interest in trying more from AoS. I recently got the Promise Keeper Blemish Facial that I'm excited to use!
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I've rewritten this text a bunch of times to the p I've rewritten this text a bunch of times to the point that it started to rhyme. So if it rhymes in some places and others not, it's only my silly wise head trying to express my thoughts.
It's hard to stop once you go, in many ways, it can be applied how weeks turned into months.
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Somewhere along the way, I lost clarity. For every year that passed, I felt more and more unhappy. Frustration, sadness, and envy. My misanthropic side was getting the best of me.
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It took me years to admit to myself that I'm depressed. I kept pushing although my body screamed for recess. I felt swallowed by hate and frustration, getting triggered on a daily basis. I was looping a bad pattern and losing myself in the battle.
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I finally did what my soul had asked for. Disappear and become a total no one. This break was written in the stars, as it coincidently happened while my Saturn Returned.
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I climbed up on the rooftop. With a birds-eye view, I contemplated a lot. 
Learning things about myself that I kept pushing aside. 
Stuff I already knew but couldn't accept. 
Stuff I already knew but didn't think I was allowed to express.
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I thought many times on when to return. But every time I set a date, something else took the spotlight in the world.
But I have to admit, it's been nice to not take turns. To keep my mouth shut and not voice my opinion.
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More than six months passed and I feel happy again. 
I found myself and integrated. 
I missed this part of me, the one who used to be so creative. Not caring what others thought, only caring about my next adventure.
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There's more to share than this space allows. I'll continue to share what my soul desires. As a heads up, this will gradually affect the future of my content and direction. But from experience, when you lose some you gain a new and clearer reflection. ✨
At the start of the summer, I learned that the Swe At the start of the summer, I learned that the Swedish brand EVY reformulated almost all of their products making them vegan-friendly! 😀 Now, only the Daily UV 30 has collagen and silk extract.
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I was quick to pick up their new Daily Defense SPF 50.
The specialty with EVY is its very high staying power. Their SPF 50 will protect you up to 8 hours even after taking a 20min swim! If you're someone who forgets to reapply this might be an option.
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EVY seems loved by many. However, for me, it wasn't love at first application and it didn't develop into something serious once I emptied the can. 
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My main issues were:
- The finish wasn't as elegant as the La Roche Posay Shaka Fluid. It says to work great as a primer. Perhaps if you like a gripping effect? I personally had trouble applying makeup on top of this. But when on it stayed all day long. 👍🏼
- Too easy to overdo. They say to apply a "golf ball" for the face. What exactly is a golf ball? 🤔 I found the mousse to be tricky to measure for my tiny sized face. Only 1 out, perhaps, 6 times did I manage to apply a correct and comfortable amount.
- EVY recommends to rinse your face if it still feels sticky after 10 minutes (the high water resistance will make it stay), but when I did that my skin would feel dry and uncomfortable. I just never seemed to find the right balance with my application 🤷🏻‍♀️ 
- My skin just didn't seem to like something about it 🙄... 
I emailed them about my concerns about removal of the product and they replied it should come off with regular face wash. Despite double-cleansing, I could sometimes feel like it was still on.
Or I don't know. I just know my skin behaved better when I used LRP instead of this. 🤷🏻‍♀️ So could be just something else in the formula.
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Eventually, I stopped using this on my face and used it up on my body instead. [Continues 👇🏼]

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