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, Food, iHerb · December 21, 2015

iHerb Haul: The Real Truth About Powdered Peanut Butter

iHerb Haul Aubrey Organics Chia Detangler iHerb Haul Aubrey Organics Chia Detangler

Aubrey Organics | Chia Detangler

★★★☆☆

All Hair Types

I was quite sad to see that Aubrey had discontinued the Sea Buckthorn Leave-In Conditioner & Curl Activator, which I enjoyed and loved the smell of. I’m not so much for using products in my hair on a daily basis, but I recently cut my hair and for some reason, it became unmanageably static! And considering the winter dryness, my hair might need some love and conditioning this season. I know I could just as well use oil, but I’m yet left to find an oil that works with my hair.

It seems as if Aubrey replaced the Sea Buckthorn with a new styling series, with Chia Seeds as the active ingredient. I’ve seen people making homemade hair gel and conditioner out of flax seeds, so I’m not surprised to see the use of Chia considering the similar coagulating and high omega 3 properties.

Now, I know some of you will react to one of the first ingredients on this product, which is Alcohol (also listed in the middle of the list). From my understanding, Alcohol is a very common ingredient in detangling and conditioning products – I may even recall the Sea Buckthorn hair spray having some of it! And yes, it’s the “bad” form of alcohol that can cause dryness.
While it may seem kind of contradictory to add alcohol to conditioning products, it somehow seems to work the opposite for most of the time. Otherwise, I guess all of these hair companies would be out of business if their products wouldn’t deliver?

For more information, I found:
▸ What is alcohol denat. (38b, lavender) in Aubrey Organics?

Besides alcohols, the list contains 70% natural and organic ingredients, and most importantly, chia seed oil isn’t on the bottom! Other special ingredients worth a mention is: Quinoa seed extract and different tea blends. It is described as a “Lightweight ant-frizz conditioner” that smoothes out tangles and enhances shine while protecting the hair from breakage and heat damage.

This product has a vague but fresh and calming scent of Lavender and citrus, but I wish the eucalyptus would be more prominent. The scent is not overpowering and goes away quite quickly.

How does the Chia Detangler compare with the Sea Buckthorn Conditioner & Curl Activator?
Well, it’s basically not the same product. I guess they kind of cut it in half, so instead of having a 2-in-1 product, they made the Chia Detangler for conditioning and Chia Salt Spray for texture and waves. I plan on getting the chia salt spray near the summer, as it is usually around that time I like to play with the beach look. I’m also curious how it will hold up to the infamous Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray.

SUMMARY

It definitely calmed the static immediately after I sprayed this on my hair – which was the sole purpose of this purchase. However, it’s not as moisturizing as I’d like it to be, but not as drying as you would assume with the alcohol being in it. If it makes the detangling easier, it’s a bit hard for me to say for. I use a Tangle Teezer brush which makes it easier to detangle my hair overall, but after a few uses, I do have to admit that I can see how it may protect the hair better than trying to detangle the hair dry… But I don’t find the product necessarily works to prevent future tangles.

In all honesty, I find the Chia Detangler kind of boring. I could have wished it added some definition, or at least more moisture. But maybe the Chia Serum would’ve been a better option then?
The problem is that I wanted a spray product similar to the Sea Buckthorn Curl Activator, and the Chia Detangler wasn’t really anything similar. As a detangler, it works, but I’m unsure if I’ll repurchase it when I rather have a 2-in-1 kind of product.

– While writing this review I came across Reviving Tonic by the brand Beautiful Curls, which sounds much more like the product I’m really after and it’s in the same price range! So I’ll be looking it up next time I order from iHerb!

INGREDIENTS: Aqua, alcohol denat.* (38b, lavender), aloe barbadensis leaf juice*, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil*, salvia hispanica seed oil* (chia), citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil*, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil*, chenopodium quinoa seed extract*, alcohol*, citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil*, citrus limon (lemon) peel oil*, eucalyptus globulus leaf oil*, alcohol, camellia sinensis leaf extract (black tea), hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, aspalathus linearis extract (rooibos tea), camellia sinensis leaf extract (green tea), citrus limon (lemon peel oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) flower/leaf/stem extract, salvia officinalis (sage) flower/leaf/stem extract. *Organic



iHerb Haul Pacifica Perfumes Solid Tahitian Gardenia

Pacifica | Tahitian Gardenia Solid Perfume

★★★★☆

I’m not very much a perfume person, but selling off my small collection of Marc Jacobs perfumes was what inspired this purchase.
Pacifica’s got a lot of different natural perfumes to choose from. I got the Tahitian Gardenia scent, which sounded exotic and it seems to be the favorite scent of many beauty bloggers around. It’s smaller in size than what I expected actually, but I guess will last a long time.
Pacific describes the scent as:

“A heady, vintage-inspired blend of intoxicating gardenia, jasmine, orange flowers, tea leaves and ylang ylang.”

I wish I had read that word, “vintage” because it’s awfully vintage-y. Not. My. Thing. In other words, it gives me a headache, so I’m not going to rate this product after scent, but on its other qualities!

I read a few reviews saying the solid perfumes haven’t a much lasting scent, and I don’t agree! When I read that, I thought they meant the scent goes away after 10 minutes to 1 hour.
First of all, perfume isn’t for you to smell, at least I think. Second of all – this may just be the Tahitian Gardenia scent – the smell is pretty over-powering and strong, and it has lasted about 3-5 hours from my experience. You can even smudge it on clothing and it will last for quite some time.

Yes, at the end of the day, you may want to reapply it, but I don’t know any perfume that lasts a whole day?! My opinion is that this is a good quality perfume, it doesn’t smell synthetic at all and lasts a good amount of average time, it’s not better than the conventional or liquid perfumes, but it’s definitely not worse!
While I expected a bigger tin, I’d say it’s a good size to have in your purse or pocket for little touch-ups or either to elongate the scent of the spray perfume. And I shouldn’t be fooled by its size, to compare it with similar products, I could bet this will last me a long time!
It’s also vegan, cruelty-free and doesn’t contain any nasties!

SUMMARY

Whether I’ll come to like the scent as I’ve done with the Nubian Heritage body wash, or give it to someone else because it gives me a headache, we’ll see. It’s hard picking scents through Internet, and unfortunately, Pacifica Perfumes or their make up collection hasn’t reached the physical stores of Sweden yet. And aside from the scent of the Tahitian Gardenia, this product really impressed me! So I will just have to go through some frogs until I find one I like. Next time, I’ll go with something mild and fruity!

INGREDIENTS: Organic cocos nucifera wax (coconut), organic glycine soja wax (non GMO soy), perfume (Pacifica’s own perfume blend with natural and essential oils), prunus armeniaca wax (apricot wax), Caprylic/capric triglyceride (coconut source).



iHerb Haul Pacifica Perfumes Solid Tahitian Gardenia iHerb haul coconut aminos teryiaki sauce

Coconut Secret | Coconut Aminos Teriyaki Sauce

A year ago I tried the original Raw Coconut Aminos Soy-Free Seasoning Sauce (review here) and maybe you remember I wasn’t much impressed by it as a soy substitute and wrote that I wasn’t going to repurchase it. Well, after six months of use and finishing it off, I surprisingly missed it in my kitchen!

I ended up not using it as a soy sauce but as a sweetener in dishes. We eat a lot of woks and curries at home, and I like them rather sweet than salty, so the coconut aminos was a great addition to my cooking. And recently my hubby got hooked on teriyaki sauce, so I figured, why not test this one? Not to mention, they also have a garlic sauce!

But to warn you, the Coconut Aminos Teriyaki sauce has a lot more sodium than the original or even the garlic sauce, so just be aware of that! And I have to say that I personally like that addition, it was just the thing that was missing in the original that made it kind of bland.
For being a teriyaki sauce it’s not your typical viscous sauce but has the same consistency of soy sauce.

I’m enjoying it over rice, noodles and just about anything that could do better with a little bit of Teriyaki!

INGREDIENTS: Organic coconut sap, sea salt, organic ginger, organic onion, organic garlic, organic cayenne pepper.

Lotus Foods | Organic Millet & Brown Rice Ramen

I’m still asking myself the question: why buy noodles all the way from the US? Like, of course, we have noodles in Sweden!
But unless you’re living in Stockholm, the rice noodle variety is quite boring. When I’m there I stack up on the different kind of noodles that I can find at Gryningens and Paradiset – which you should check out if you’re ever passing by!

I originally wanted to go with the Organic Forbidden Rice Ramen, because of course… It says “Forbidden”.
Unfortunately, it’s not a joke. When I tried passing the checkout, the red text said under it “Note: Due to special ingredients in this product, this product can not be shipped with Air shipping services.” LOL And I’m like, what’s so dangerous about an ingredient list that reads: organic black rice flour, organic brown rice flour and organic white rice flour? Now I’m really interested! Just imagine the headlines: “Plane Crash – Due To Ramen Noodles!” Or are they afraid of misplacing the black box with black ramen… (Note: the black box isn’t even black!)

By this time it was getting pretty late, so I just clicked the simple rice and millet ramen into my virtual basket and got on with the exchange of services.

You get a pack of 4, 1 cake is told to be 2 servings.
I haven’t had the chance to try them yet, so I can’t really know if the portion size is accurate. But keep your eyes on my Instagram feed, it will surely pop up there together with the Teriyaki sauce! I mean, like how special could these ramen noodles be…

INGREDIENTS: Organic brown rice flour, organic millet.



iHerb haul lotus foods rice millet ramen iHerb haul PB2 powdered peanut butter

Bell Plantation | PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter

This is a product that’s very common in the HCLF community. For the longest time I thought it was just regular plain peanut butter, so I didn’t get the hype. Now after learning it is a powdered product and has had its fat reduced, I get why high carbers would turn to a product like this instead of plain regular peanut butter.

So, just after receiving this package I found an article by Food Babe with the title reading “The Truth About PB2 & Powdered Peanut Butter”. While she may seem like she comes up with some valid points… I must disagree with her.

Not that I wanted to make a whole post on it but… (sorry I had to)… I feel the need to resolve a few issues I have with the original post.

Food Babe writes: “I know I’d rather have the fat vs. the sugar and salt”
My response: It’s the fat and sugar ratio we should be worried about. Either you eat a diet high in fat or high in carbohydrates. We also know that a mix of 50% sugar and 50% fats is addicting and unsatisfactory, it screws with our ability to feel fullness (and very few if not none in nature is made by that ratio). Yes, the nutrient density may play a huge role, but I don’t even mind the added sugar and salt. Not like I’m going to have this daily. – People with Candida issues might feel differently until problems get resolved.
What I’m trying to say, it’s not about what you’d rather have, but what your body metabolizes the best, added sugar and salt don’t come as a huge problem as long as the fat is low. Today’s standardized diet isn’t a carbs and sugar issue, it’s a refined sugar with high-fat issue!

“Added salt”… Again, considering that you won’t whip up half the can and eat it, and that you can’t compare a powdered product to a solid… The PB2 powdered peanut butter contains about 0.78g of salt per 100g. The whole can that I bought contains 184g of powdered peanut butter, one serving is according to the company 12g = 2 tbsp which is about 94mg of sodium. Now lets’ compare 2 tbs of real peanut butter… you’ll get about 147mg of sodium! So now the 94mg doesn’t sound that much or does it? And if you’re like me who don’t eat a lot of overt salt during the day, that’s totally manageable!

Food Babe Writes: “PB2 Is Not Whole Real Food”
My response: Oh, I can give you a whole list of foods that are not “whole” but are still very healthy for you, like smoothies, juices and cooked foods (cooked foods has had their moisture reduced/removed). Apple Cider Vinegar isn’t real either. Hopefully, you’re not basing your whole diet off of powdered peanut butter, but aiming for a whole foods nutrient dense diet.

This product has had its fats reduced, not removed completely! Therefore it is more real and whole than plain vegetable oil! I totally agree on the fact that we should be consuming whole real foods, but this one isn’t so damn unrecognizable different. Unlike oils, that are 100% fat with no fibers, and there’s nothing naturally growing in nature that’s made out of 100% fat. Think about it. Nothing.
And by looking at this post, Food Babe does indeed have NO problem with consuming or even promoting unreal foods, so why does she have a problem with PB2?! Just saying she should have her facts straight about what is REAL and WHOLE before bashing a product that’s more natural than the precious coconut oil that she promotes.

Food Babe Writes: “And… Almond Butter is Better For Your Health”
My response: It’s not the same product, you can’t compare the two. Also, peanuts are technically a legume and taste-wise, they do not taste the same.
I can’t argue, that nutritionally, Almond butter wins the fight. It’s an amazing alternative, it doesn’t even need salt to taste good because it has its own sweet taste. But I guess, most people like peanut butter solely for the salty taste. Is it wrong to like it and consume it?

SUMMARY

I think it’s an amazing and fun product. Will I use it daily and a lot? Nope, just like I don’t use any nut butter daily! I mostly bought it because my boyfriend likes peanuts and it’s a good way to add peanut taste to smoothies and other recipes. And you won’t die from eating 2 tbsp of this product… unless you have a peanut allergy of course.
I don’t see this as a health product, it’s still peanut butter and it’s not like it’s a low-fat product either, it actually contains 13g of fat per 100g. Though it will be fun to use it in my Asian cooking, I’ve been avoiding recipes that call for peanut butter sauces, while I enjoy fatty foods I don’t like the feeling after… I will also try to play with it as frosting and filling. It seems to be a very versatile product!

INGREDIENTS: Roasted Peanuts, Sugar and Salt.
Disclaimer: While my view of oils is that of what I write because that’s a true fact and I personally avoid using oils in my cooking as much as possible, I do in fact sometimes cook with a little bit of oil when water isn’t an option. But I don’t think Coconut Oil or any oil should be consumed in large quantities and be seen as a Health Product because of its unnatural composition.
Now I know, Food Babe was asked to give her opinion about PB2. My post was only made to point out how big health bloggers tries being critically objective and fail when a product should be seen subjectively, and spreads misleading information and unnecessary fear of a product that’s just as natural and if not even more genuine than other types of “health food” products they normally promote – like Coconut Oil and other types of refined natural products. They simply fail to see the connection, which saddens me and frankly pisses me off.
If you’re not a consumer of peanuts or peanut butter, then you should not be offering your critique and simply state that “you won’t know what you’re talking about by giving your opinion about something you don’t consume or use”. And it terrifies me that people listen to these critics and value their opinion on something they’ve obviously made up their mind about a long time before and haven’t even tried or touched.

Repurchases:

  • Earth Circle Organics | Goji Berries (Review)
  • Auromere | Ayurvedic Herbal Foam-Free Toothpaste w/ Cardamom-Fennel Flavor (Review)

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  1. Caitie says

    December 22, 2015 at 1:11 am

    Love iherb! I haven’t tried the Aubrey ones to compare, but the Beautiful Curls Tonic is one of my favorite hair products! The Honest Co. also has a great conditioning mist :)

    • Isabel says

      December 22, 2015 at 10:06 am

      Thanks, what a reassurance :) Does the Beautiful Curls Tonic feel hydrating?
      Wish I could look up the The Honest Co. but they don’t ship outside the US yet :/

      • Caitie says

        December 22, 2015 at 9:42 pm

        It’s very lightweight…I don’t find it super hydrating, but a little. I’d say the Honest Co. one is more so, but I get that’s tricky to get your hands on! We just recently got their products more widely available here in Canada, but they do carry it on Vitacost, if you ever order from there :)

        • Isabel says

          December 26, 2015 at 3:18 pm

          Oh good to know :)
          It’s been a while since I checked out Vitacost, they didn’t have the quite competitive shipping prices as iHerb, but I’ll look into that! Thanks x

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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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