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 · July 29, 2022

Empties (from my CultBeauty Advent Calendar) – Part II

Cult Beauty Advent Calendar Verso, Oskia, Algenist

I’m honestly sorry that it has taken me over a year to give you part two of my CB Advent calendar empties. A reason for that is that some products I didn’t start using until a year after. And then there was som new life changes that got in the way and many posts has been on hold. But here’s finally the last of it!

Go To Content

> Verso Eye Cream
> Algenist Alive Prebiotic Mask
> Jordan Samuels Retinol Oil
> Oskia Liquid Mask
> Kaya Jungle Firming Oil


Verso Eye Cream Extra Nourish review

Verso | Eye Cream Extra Nourish

Although I would’ve preferred getting their Super Eye Serum, a full-size eye cream is always appreciated.

Versos Extra Nourish eye cream does not contain their Retinol 8, instead, it’s more of a soothing, repairing, and hydrating cream for the delicate eye area. The cream contains fermented oat, ceramides and vitamin e to help boost the skin’s natural production of hyaluronic acid and help protect the skin barrier. Recommended for dry and sensitive skin.

To me, this is just a simple hydrating eye cream. Not worth the £55 price tag. It doesn’t do the job better than the eye creams found at your local pharmacy/drugstore. I have proof. But you do get a heft amount of 20ml, which does last you for quite some time as you need just the tiniest amount. I’ve used it for over a year now, and my eyelids have had their ups and downs. I just recently suffered from dry and irritated eyelids, and you know what helped? Not this eye cream… I honestly had to revert back to the wonders of La Roche Posay and Bioderma to repair them back to balance.

I don’t know if it’s just my tube, but there are some inconsistencies in texture throughout the use. At first, the cream felt thick and difficult to apply without tugging on the skin. Then it felt more liquid and glided easily. To then revert back. Probably seasons and temperature changes affected the cream. But the texture just wasn’t what I expected from such an expensive eye cream.

To me, the Verso nourishing eye cream just adds more noise in an already functioning market. I just don’t see why they made it or why the high price tag for something so simple yet not as effective as cheaper alternatives. Perhaps, it’s to be applied over their super eye serum? Either way, I would not recommend you get this before looking into drugstore alternatives. Better yet, I would have you look into A-derma’s products that are quite similar in terms of actives. If you are gonna spend more on an eye cream, make sure it contains a retinoid, like the Verso Super Eye Cream.


Algenist ALIVE Prebiotic Balancing Mask review

Algenist | Alive Balancing Mask

I had heard many great things about Algenist and was excited to try something from the brand. The Alive Balancing face mask is supposed to rebalance and “detoxify” the skin while giving it a mild exfoliation. It has a mousse texture that turns from green to pink when massaged into the skin.

You’re supposed to leave it on for 5 minutes and then rinse it off. And, quite honestly, don’t exceed the time on this one! This really packs a punch! In the beginning, I let it sit at least double the time ’cause rinsing it off so quickly felt like a waste for such an expensive product. But I quickly realized that having it on for longer than the recommended time sensitized my skin and made it worse, not better. So I highly advise you to stick to the time on this one.

When used properly, it will leave the skin feeling soft, smooth, and refreshed. It also can double as a cleanser, as it does sort of foam up when rinsed. I’ve moved away from using mud masks as they can be too intense and drying for my skin but this one I really enjoyed. And although it’s kind of pricey, you don’t need much and it will last you for quite some time when used weekly or less.

Still, for me, I don’t think I’ll repurchase as my skin tends to lean on the dryer side. But I will highly recommend this one for acne-prone skin that leans towards oily/combination skin who’s looking for an effective and modern mud mask!

Algenist ALIVE Prebiotic Balancing Mask review

Jordan Samuels Retinol Oil Treatment review

Jordan Samuel | Retinol Treatment Oil

At the time this came out, everyone was raving about it this retinol. It took me a couple of months before I started using this one, as I wanted to finish up whatever I was already using. But I let my boyfriend be the first ginny pig to switch to this retinol. He’s closing in on 40 and a good model to see if it makes any difference.

The bottle says to take 2-5 drops. I personally felt the need to take the upper limit. I told my boyfriend to do so too as he wasn’t feeling any difference compared to the serum he used before. As it’s an oil serum we both mixed it in with our ceramide moisturizer for easier application.

It’s not stated on the Jordan Samuels website, but Caroline Hirons says it’s 0.2% retinol. I actually thought it was at least 0.5%… But that explains why I haven’t seen much of a result using it. Not to say it isn’t potent, I did wake up with softer skin. And if your skin barrier is in any way damaged or sensitive, you should keep it away. But in terms of wrinkles… After 9 months I told my boyfriend to switch to something else as I just didn’t see it doing any good for his aging skin. If your skin is more resilient or you’re used to higher strength retinol then this will almost feel like a basic oil to you.

The Jordan Samuels retinol oil wasn’t the product for me personally, I feel like I’ve had better for less. But if you’re just starting out your retinol journey, or you’re in your 20’s, this is a product to ease in I would say. I can also see this being an alternative for sensitive skin.


Oskia Liquid Mask Lactic Acid Micro-peel review

Oskia | Liquid Mask

Because I’ve had so many other exfoliants on my queue this too had to wait a whole year to be opened and tested. Which makes it, unfortunately, not used long enough to give you a proper opinion. But I wanted to write about it anyway. Because, either I include it now or I’ll never mention it.

From the few uses I’ve had, I find the Liquid Mask to be an okay exfoliant. Lactic acid is one of my favorites to use for exfoliation and this product has some nice added actives in it. But overall I’m personally not vibing with the texture. This comes in a dropper and the texture is very liquid. I would’ve liked it to be a bit more viscous for easier application and added buffering/hydration.

Other than that, I do wake up to soft skin but its performance doesn’t really beat other exfoliants in its price range. It’s got 10% Lactic acid, so I only use it about once a week, but it feels gentle enough to use it twice even. Still, I wouldn’t say it’s become a new favorite. I think it’s quite expensive for what it is, and I would’ve liked it to have a thicker and more luxurious consistency.


Kaya Jungle Firming Oil review

Costa Brazil | Kaya Jungle Firming Body Oil

This is a very expensive luxury body oil! Only this little 30ml bottle usually retails from £50! I had never heard of the brand before getting this in the advent calendar. It contains a bunch of exotic oils – hence the price – that I won’t get too much into. You can read more about it on their website here.

The Kaya Jungle firming body oil is supposed to firm, tone, hydrate, brighten and improve skin texture and elasticity. I’m certain it will do some of it, but so will a simple body lotion from the drug store… If you’ve read my Part 1, you know my stance on expensive face oils. My thoughts are pretty much the same for body oils. With that said, I do see a market for it. If price and sourcing are synonymous with “luxury”, then this makes a perfect gift to someone or yourself to sprinkle some luxury into your everyday life.

I’ll be honest, I did try to resell it as I’m not a huge body oil person. But the brand is too anonymous for it to attract any demand outside of nichéd stores like CultBeauty. I didn’t want to give it away, because (no offense to my family and acquaintances but…) it didn’t feel like the people in my circle knew of the brand and would appreciate how expensive it is. I mean, there’s really no fun in giving away precious stuff to people who will treat it like it’s something from the drug store, you know?

As I said, I’m not a body oil fanatic, so I don’t know what to compare to. It’s definitely a dry oil that sinks in quite instantly. As to not use it up too quickly I’ve been mixing a few drops with my regular body lotion. I also started experimenting with using it in my hair. But for my strands, I didn’t need much before they got greasy.

While I found myself appreciating a little luxury in my body routine I, overall, didn’t find it to be anything special. I do believe it’s the fragrance that ruined the experience for me. It contains perfume (moderate strength), but it’s composed of essential oils. I’m not exactly sure which notes, but I can sense ylang ylang… or is it patchouli?… Either way, I hate both. It’s in everything. It’s not a luxurious scent, in my opinion. They should’ve gone with something else.

Anyway, if you are into luxury body oils, that don’t leave a greasy finish, and don’t mind the scent of natural essential oils, this indeed could be something for you! I acknowledge and appreciate the brand’s sustainability and conservation efforts. It does seem like by purchasing their products you are indirectly giving back. They are also using oils and butters I’ve never heard of. I am a bit skeptical of some of their claims/word formulation. While “nourishing” is an acceptable term, words like “hydrating” and “moisturizing” are false as oils don’t hydrate nor moisturize the skin. This oil does leave the skin soft and supple without a greasy feel, and that’s what I appreciated the most about it.


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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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