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 · March 6, 2019

Biologique Recherche | P50 V Lotion Review

I’m just going to get straight into the chase. My experience with the P50V lotion has been a rollercoaster ride. There’s no other way to describe it.
I wish I could love it like any other blogger who’s ever mentioned this product, but my experience has been sort of a struggle to say the least.

Biologique Recherche states on their website that these lotions are “gentle”. But compared to my other arsenal of exfoliants – even those who are at the same or higher concentration of AHA’s – the P50V has been far from gentle.

Throughout the year that I’ve been using this toner, it’s lead me to over-exfoliate more times than one, trying to build up my tolerance.
Now, I will admit that half of those times were because of my own stupidity; experimenting with the use of milder exfoliants in-between uses and my stubbornness to involve retinol in my routine. Which, for whatever reason, didn’t seem to work greatly inconjuction with this particular exfoiator – despite using a milder form of retinol! But even when I simplified my routine to only include this one as my only active, it still wasn’t the smoothest experience as everyone else around keep telling.

A Love-Hate Relationship

I started off weaning into it, applying it on a damp cotton pad before I fancily pressed it on to my skin. This ritual was kept 3 times a week for about a month’s time. But I wasn’t seeing or feeling any positive results from that. My skin just didn’t seem to want to adjust. Even diluted it appeared to aggravate my skin or do nothing.

Eventually, one day I just said f*ck it, I’m going all in.
Applied it on a dry cotton pad, swiped it, and woke up the next morning feeling the hype surrounding it.
My skin felt super soft and looked radiant and even calm!
Why there was such a huge difference between dilluted and undilluted I could never figure out.

However, two days after, small bumps started to appear a little all over. Nothing huge, just annoying. It seemed like a purge if you believe in that sort of thing. I laid off using it until my skin rebalanced. But the the vicious cycle kept on reapeating.

The summer was probably the only time I felt like I got the hype. Perhaps it was the high humidity, as well as my skin producing more oil during this time, that made it a better fit? But it somehow actually felt balancing to the skin. Whereas before it felt like it made the skin more out of whack.

My skin behaved shockingly nice throughout the summer, despite it being one of the sunniest and hottest in decades! At the time I felt like it must be due to the P50V lotion keeping my skin balanced. I tried the COSRX AHA/BHA toner, but it didn’t seem as helpful as this guy.

But then, in late August, after 1 week in Tenerife, my skin started to act up again. Like really bad and cystic. As soon as we landed I did the stupidest thing, I went 3 nights in a row with this bad-boy! Thinking I could handle it and that it would help, but oh how my skin wasn’t taking it!
Note that, by this time I was using the P50V lotion as my only active regularly 1-2 a week.

Going on Rehab

After the mishap, I had to discontinue the use of any actives for three whole weeks. That’s seriously how long it took my skin to recover from the over-exfoliation and cystic breakouts!
Like an addict, I was in total perplexity. I knew I had to take a break, but I was in utter disbelief that my skin could get better without acids.
But oh was I in for a shocker!

The thing is, throughout my use of the P50V lotion, my skin never got as smooth and soft as those who swear by it. It did help tremendously with post-inflammatory pigment to fade. However, I still was having trouble with skin texture, my forehead, cheeks, and neck had tiny bumps and my jawline was irritated. Like honestly, when thinking back, this toner never really managed to transform my skin to this smooth glowing filter that everyone who raves about it has. I always thought I had to amp it up, build my tolerance. I always seemed to have an excuse for it but never considered it could’ve been just wrong for my skin.

Being acid-free taught me something. When you start off using chemical exfoliants you don’t realize the fine line where doing less actually becomes more. Especially when a lot of brands push for daily use of their exfoliating products! After three weeks of healing, my skin actually transformed into everything I hoped this acid toner would do for my skin!
It was soft and all those little bumps on my forehead, cheeks, and jawline (that I expected the P50V to remove) suddenly vanished! My skin got in the best shape that it’s ever been!
The irony of using products that are supposed to help with skin texture, when the solution was to not use them at all?!



Biologique Recherche P50 V lotion

Conclusion

The summery is that I did not find this to be more wowzing than any other exfoliating treatment. Or at least, this formula was just too much of a hassle for my skin compared to my other acid toners/serums I’ve used in the past.
My favorites being Elizabeth Arden Pro Perfection Serum and Drunk Elephant TLC Framboos. My skin adjusted beautifully to these two! I’ve barely had the same problem as I’ve had with the P50V lotion.

However, I did like how it seemed to brighten the skin faster than any other OTC chemical exfoliant I’ve tried so far. I believe the blend of different types of acids definitely makes a difference. So I’ll be looking for something similar in the future.

It is all that, but also not. The truth is that my skin got better without this in my routine and has continued improving without it. I’ve occasionally come back to it, but the vicious cycle just keeps repeating. I’ve tried it as a spot treatment, but with my type of acne and skin, that’s always resulted in adding more gas to the flame.

And I think it’s important to realize that surrounding a hyped up product like this one; it’s easy to push yourself to like it and try to use it more often when, in fact, it does more harm than good.

With that said, this product will last you a long long time, especially if you’re using it as a treatment 1-2 a week. I got the sample bottle at the end of 2017, and I still got about 1/5 of product left since August 2018! Haven’t touched it much since my acid-mishap because the drama keeps repeating itself despite recovered skin.
Now, I agree, I should probably try some of the other versions. But I’ve pretty much concluded that this isn’t the product for me. My theory is that my skin doesn’t like vinegar. It didn’t even like simple DIY raw ACV toner back in the days when I tried desperately to cure my acne naturally – and yes, I did experiment using low concentrations and my acne just got worse from it.

I can’t speak for anyone else and their results, but I’ve seen a common thread with those who love this product and that is that they have oily skin. The same goes for those who swear by ACV toners.

And that’s my thoughts on it guys. Kudos for anyone reading through all of this!


What’s your experience with the Biologique Recherche P50 lotion?
Share your experience or questions down below!

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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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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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