✨ 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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🌼 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?
✨🌸 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?
🌸 Quarter Two Musings 🌸
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I just started... knitting a summer top with dropped stitches I started a year ago
- I've frogged it twice in a year lol. Hopefully, third's a charm! 🤞🏼 
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I've been reading... The Beauty Detox Power by @_kimberlysnyder
- A book I’ve been meaning to read for years now. But everything has its divine timing. ✨ The message could’ve not been received more deeply than now.
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I’m obsessing about… Cults
– As someone who loves psychology I've been utterly fascinated by cults lately. Loved watching all the NXIVM documentaries and started to see concerning patterns...
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I’ve recently been bothered by... Microcult behavior in the beauty community (and social media overall)
- It’s like deja vu, and I feel like I’m the only one who sees it. Everyone thinks they are doing good and no one's pointing out the harm.
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I've enjoyed… morning walks
-  In a quest to avoid sun rash and control weight gain I moved my lunch walks to mornings and made them longer too. Can happily inform you that I've not suffered sun rash this year 👍🏼 
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Most played songs… 
🎵 This must be the place - Talking Heads
🎵 This Wild Darkness (Loaded remix) - Moby
🎵 On Ice - Michael Nau
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My latest purchase… a small Pilates ball
– Slowly building my own home gym. This and a pair of ankle weights has really amplified results. 💪🏼
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I've got my eye on… Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint
– It's finally available in Sweden and now with more shades. Hopefully, will be able to do a swatch once I'm in Stockholm and see if it lives up to its hype.
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I'm looking forwards to... celebrating 11 years with my boyfriend 🥳
– On this date, 11 yrs ago, I met my soul mate at a christening of all things. 😂 I knew back then that it's forever or never. ❤
Two tinted sunscreens that don't get the attention Two tinted sunscreens that don't get the attention they deserve are the Avéne B Protect and Bioderma Anti-Redness. Both of which are tinted and deliver a high SPF of 50+. 💁🏻‍♀️
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If you care to read a more detailed comparison, head to my blog! 👉🏼 Link in bio!
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For the short version 👇🏼
I would repurchase both! But do lean more towards Bioderma AR being the favorite 🌟 It's fragrance-free and water-resistant, unlike B Protect. Has a sheer yellowish tint that blends in better into my light to medium complexion. It's also more hydrating and has soothing ingredients which are great for my normal/dry acne-prone skin. The B Protect has things going for it too, like more coverage and less dewy finish. But in general, for my skin, the Bioderma AR felt like a better fit.
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I picked up both and tested them out during winter/spring. So I can't, unfortunately, say how well they wear up during summer. But considering their small size (only 30ml 🙄), I would recommend opting for something that gives you more bang for your bucks as you will probably go through a tube pretty quickly in the summer.
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Have you tried these two? Tell me your thoughts below!
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Don’t forget, it doesn’t matter. How you are o Don’t forget, it doesn’t matter.
How you are or who you are. 
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You’re allowed to brag and you can stay quiet. 
You’re allowed to complain and you can stay away.
You’re allowed to have everything and show nothing.
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You do not have to do anything outside yourself or be anyone else to have what you want. 
Just be true to yourself at all cost.
Don’t be ashamed of your genuine wants. 
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Everything is allowed. 
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There are no rules on how to succeed. 
It will happen for you too eventually. 
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It’s always in your orbit.
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Stop the rituals of what to expect. 
Only be your unapologetic self and know that you are already worthy of what is on its way. 
Own your dreams and what you deeply want to experience. 
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Make peace with your past and know you’re expansive.
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Whenever envy is expressed, see it as an reminder of what you’re not giving yourself.
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The stars don’t tell the way without your belief in them. 
That’s why it doesn’t matter,
As you, and only you, hold the power.
💕 Kaerlig 💕 #paidcollaboration
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In addition to a practical basics kit to get started with kegel exercises (see earlier post), @sinful.eu also offers organic intimate products. Their Kaerlig-line is produced in Denmark with a high proportion of organic and natural ingredients. Most products are also Nordic Swan Eco-labeled and allergy-tested. 👌🏻
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I've tested out their organic lubricant and O gel, both of which are latex and toy-safe. I was very skeptical about the O gel and have never tried any O enhancing product before. But got a (quite literally 😊️) warm surprise of how well it works! Have you tried anything similar or am I late for the train? 
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👉🏼 Go check out my blog to read more about my thoughts!
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[SWE] #betaltsammarbete
Förutom ett praktiskt baskit för att komma igång med knipövningar (se några inlägg ner), erbjuder Sinful även ekologiska intimprodukter. Deras serie Kaerlig är producerad i Danmark med hög andel ekologiska och naturliga ingredienser. De flesta prordukter är även svenenmärkta och allergitestade. 👌🏻
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Jag har fått testa deras ekologiska glidmedel och x gel, båda som är säkra att använda tillsamamns med latex och leksakerna. Jag var väldigt skeptiskt mot o-gelen och har aldrig testat något liknande tidigare. Men vart (bokstavligen 😊️) varmt överraskad hur bra den fungerar! Har ni testat något liknande eller är jag sen till tåget? 😅
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👉🏼 Kolla in min blogg för att läsa mer om mina tankar!
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Beauty, Skincare · July 6, 2016

Synchroline Aknicare Cleanser Review

Synchroline Aknicare Cleanser review

After my second session of Dermastamp my facialist felt like I needed to do something about my congested skin, and recommended I should use the Aknicare cleanser to help. My skin was mainly freaking out because of recent stressful events about my cat and a very eye-catching pigmentation mark that showed up shortly after my second TCA peel. Not to mention “Lady Flow” decided to pay a visit in all of this. So at the time I felt like she was right, and whether this would be a staple cleanser or one that I’d use in times of need, I felt like I had to switch something in my routine as something wasn’t working right.


Synchroline | Aknicare Cleanser

The Aknicare cleanser is described as being particular suitable for more mature skin, intended to use on the face, but also back and chest. The direction of use says to: massage it in, leave for about 30 seconds, then rinse it off your face/body.

It’s main actives are: Triethyl Citrate (an ester of Citric Acid) , Pyruvic Acid (peeling agent) and triclosan (antibacterial).

The Aknicare-line also provides a gentle cleansing gel for more sensitive skin that doesn’t foam much, who’s actives are: Triethyl citrate, MSM, and GT peptide-10.

My Experience

This isn’t a cheap cleanser, but comes in a generous 200ml with a pump dispenser. However, I don’t know how generous it is as this isn’t your average cleanser of “a little goes a long way”. As I’m used to not needing much with other cleansers I’ve used in the past, I always feel like I need to wash 3x with this one to feel clean.

The cleanser is a transparent gel-like fluid which doesn’t foam up easily the first times. In a way it’s a gentle cleanser for those suffering with acne, but can definitely be drying if the humidity levels are low.
For instance, when I first got this cleanser I felt like it was drying. But then it rained for a whole week, which brought the humidity level up to 50%. And with that I felt like I could wash with the Aknicare cleanser several times a day without feeling like it dried out my skin.

However, I started noticing that my lips was getting drier much faster than usual. At first I thought it might be a lip balm addiction gone too far. But no, it was this cleanser. As I was trying a few other cleansers out it was made clear that my sudden lip balm addiction was caused by this cleanser. Because as soon as I took a break from it, my lips went back to normal!



My Thoughts

When I read that it contained Triclosan (though in very very small amounts) I got a bit weary about this cleanser. I also didn’t like that it had perfume, as the scent gives me flash backs to my treatments which aren’t all fun and games… I would’ve gone with the Tebiskin Osk cleanser if it had been out yet, as I know Tebiskin is completely fragrance-free.
However, my thoughts on Triclosan is pretty much what this blogger points out in his blog post. And I’m pondering on whether my skin actually needs it as my acne is not severe or that of a bacterial-issue. So for me personally, I think I could do greatly without it.

But it didn’t stop me from testing out Paula’s Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser, that contains small amounts of Triclosan too. Paula’s Choice Clear cleanser was much milder but not as “exfoliating” as the Aknicare cleanser. It didn’t dry up my lips either and was much easier to foam up and use. UPDATE 2018: The PC Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser does not contain Triclosan anymore, the EU version has also been completely reformulated. 

The Aknicare Cleanser goes well together with a Konjac Sponge, with its Pyruvic acid, that exfoliates and leaves you with a softer and brighter face. I don’t know about you, but I like me some mild exfoliant in my cleanser.

Conclusion

In the end, I won’t be buying the Aknicare cleanser again. And I will perhaps only use it when it’s that time of the month or when my skin needs a little help in keeping it clear. It’s heavily based on that I don’t like the effect it has on my lips – dry lips is a pain in the ass. It’s quite strange that it only affects my lips and not my eyelids and other parts of my face?

I won’t be buying the full size of Paula’s Choice Clear cleanser either, even though I’ve only had a positive experience with it. I just don’t think I need that kind of antibacterial help from the Triclosan. I see it as antibiotics, and should only be reserved for desperate cases and during a short period.
I believe the gentle cleansing gel from Aknicare would’ve been a better option for me.

Where To Buy
AMAZON


INGREDIENTS: AQUA, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Myreth Sulfate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Dilaureth-7 Citrate, Pyruvic Acid, Triethyl Citrate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloraide, Triclosan, Disodium EDTA, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Perfume.

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Aknicare | Cleanser/Rengörings Gel

Aknicares rengöring beskrivs som bra för mer mogen hud, avsedd att användas i ansiktet, men även rygg och bröst. Instruktionerna för användning lyder: massera in, låt sitta i ca 30 sekunder, avsluta med att skölja ur det från ansiktet/kroppen.

De aktiva ämnen är: trietylcitrat (en ester av citronsyra), pyrudruvsyra (peeling) och triklosan (antibakteriell).

Aknicare-linjen erbjuder även en mild rengöringsgel för mer känslig hud som inte skummar mycket, som har de aktiva ämnena: trietylcitrat, MSM, och GT-peptid-10.

Min erfarenhet

Detta är inte en billig ansiktsrengöring, men kommer i en generös 200ml-flaska med en pumpdispenser. Men jag vet inte hur generöst det är eftersom det är inte din genomsnittliga rengöringsmedel av “lite räcker långt”. Jag är rätt van vid att inte behöva så mycket rengöringsmedel med andra ansiktstvättar som jag använt tidigare. Men med denna tycker jag att det alltid ebhövs ca 3 tvättar för att känna sig riktigt ren.

Ansiktsrengöringen är en genomskinlig gel-liknande vätska som inte skummar upp lätt de första gångerna. På ett sätt är det en mild rengöringsmedel för dem som lider med akne, men kan definitivt verka uttorkande om luftfuktigheten är låg.
Till exempel, när jag först fick den kändes det som den torka ut min hy. Men så regnade det en hel vecka, som lyfte upp luftfuktighet till 50%. Och under den veckan så gick det bra att tvätta sig flera gånger om dagen utan att känna som om den torkade ut min hud.

Däremot så märkte jag av att mina läppar började bli torrare mycket snabbare än vanligt. Till en början trodde jag att det kunde bara vara någon missbruk av läppbalsam som gått för långt. Men efter en paus från Aknicare Cleanser för att testa några andra ansiktstvättar, så stod det klart för mig att det var denna som orsakade torra läppar!



Mina tankar

När jag läste att det innehöll Triclosan (dock i små mängder) vart jag lite skeptisk över detta rengöringsmedel. Och även om det spolas fort bort, så gillar jag heller inte att denna inte är parfymfri.
Dock är mina tankar om Triclosan ganska mycket vad denna bloggare påpekar i sitt blogg inlägg. Och jag funderar på om min hud verkligen behöver det, eftersom min akne är inte svår eller pågrund av bakteria. Så för mig personligen, tror jag att min hy mår bäst utan det.

Men det hindrade inte mig från att testa ut Paula’s Choice CLEAR Normalizing Cleanser, som innehåller små mängder av Triclosan också. Paula’s Choice rengöringsmedel var mycket mildare och inte lika exfolierande som Aknicares Cleanser. Den torka även inte upp mina läppar heller och var mycket lättare att skumma upp och använda. UPDATE: PCs aknerengöring innehåller inte triklosan längre, och EU-versionen har formulerats om helt.

Slutsats

Jag kommer inte att köpa Aknicare rengöringsmedel igen. Och jag kommer kanske bara använda den när det är den tiden i månaden eller när min hud behöver lite hjälp att hålla det “klart”. Det bygger mycket på att jag inte gillar den effekt den har på mina läppar – torra läppar är inte kul. Det är ganska konstigt att det bara påverkar mina läppar och inte mina ögonlock och andra delar av mitt ansikte?

Jag kommer inte heller att köpa en full size av Paula’s Choice ansiktstvätt, även om jag bara har haft positiva erfarenheter med den. Jag tror inte jag behöver den typen av antibakteriella hjälp från Triclosan. Jag ser det som antibiotika, och bör endast reserveras för desperata fall och under en kort period.

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    July 10, 2016 at 8:45 am

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✨ 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?
✨🌸 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?
🌸 Quarter Two Musings 🌸
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I just started... knitting a summer top with dropped stitches I started a year ago
- I've frogged it twice in a year lol. Hopefully, third's a charm! 🤞🏼 
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I've been reading... The Beauty Detox Power by @_kimberlysnyder
- A book I’ve been meaning to read for years now. But everything has its divine timing. ✨ The message could’ve not been received more deeply than now.
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I’m obsessing about… Cults
– As someone who loves psychology I've been utterly fascinated by cults lately. Loved watching all the NXIVM documentaries and started to see concerning patterns...
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I’ve recently been bothered by... Microcult behavior in the beauty community (and social media overall)
- It’s like deja vu, and I feel like I’m the only one who sees it. Everyone thinks they are doing good and no one's pointing out the harm.
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I've enjoyed… morning walks
-  In a quest to avoid sun rash and control weight gain I moved my lunch walks to mornings and made them longer too. Can happily inform you that I've not suffered sun rash this year 👍🏼 
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Most played songs… 
🎵 This must be the place - Talking Heads
🎵 This Wild Darkness (Loaded remix) - Moby
🎵 On Ice - Michael Nau
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My latest purchase… a small Pilates ball
– Slowly building my own home gym. This and a pair of ankle weights has really amplified results. 💪🏼
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I've got my eye on… Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint
– It's finally available in Sweden and now with more shades. Hopefully, will be able to do a swatch once I'm in Stockholm and see if it lives up to its hype.
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I'm looking forwards to... celebrating 11 years with my boyfriend 🥳
– On this date, 11 yrs ago, I met my soul mate at a christening of all things. 😂 I knew back then that it's forever or never. ❤
Two tinted sunscreens that don't get the attention Two tinted sunscreens that don't get the attention they deserve are the Avéne B Protect and Bioderma Anti-Redness. Both of which are tinted and deliver a high SPF of 50+. 💁🏻‍♀️
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If you care to read a more detailed comparison, head to my blog! 👉🏼 Link in bio!
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For the short version 👇🏼
I would repurchase both! But do lean more towards Bioderma AR being the favorite 🌟 It's fragrance-free and water-resistant, unlike B Protect. Has a sheer yellowish tint that blends in better into my light to medium complexion. It's also more hydrating and has soothing ingredients which are great for my normal/dry acne-prone skin. The B Protect has things going for it too, like more coverage and less dewy finish. But in general, for my skin, the Bioderma AR felt like a better fit.
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I picked up both and tested them out during winter/spring. So I can't, unfortunately, say how well they wear up during summer. But considering their small size (only 30ml 🙄), I would recommend opting for something that gives you more bang for your bucks as you will probably go through a tube pretty quickly in the summer.
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Have you tried these two? Tell me your thoughts below!
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#avene #avenesunscreen #avenebprotect #bioderma #biodermasunscreen #biodermaar #sunscreeneveryday #sunscreen #spf #spf50 #skincarecommunity #skincarejunkie #skincarelover #tintedsunscreen #skönhet #solskydd #skönhetsbloggare #protectyourskinfromthesun
Don’t forget, it doesn’t matter. How you are o Don’t forget, it doesn’t matter.
How you are or who you are. 
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You’re allowed to brag and you can stay quiet. 
You’re allowed to complain and you can stay away.
You’re allowed to have everything and show nothing.
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You do not have to do anything outside yourself or be anyone else to have what you want. 
Just be true to yourself at all cost.
Don’t be ashamed of your genuine wants. 
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Everything is allowed. 
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There are no rules on how to succeed. 
It will happen for you too eventually. 
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It’s always in your orbit.
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Stop the rituals of what to expect. 
Only be your unapologetic self and know that you are already worthy of what is on its way. 
Own your dreams and what you deeply want to experience. 
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Make peace with your past and know you’re expansive.
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Whenever envy is expressed, see it as an reminder of what you’re not giving yourself.
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The stars don’t tell the way without your belief in them. 
That’s why it doesn’t matter,
As you, and only you, hold the power.
💕 Kaerlig 💕 #paidcollaboration
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In addition to a practical basics kit to get started with kegel exercises (see earlier post), @sinful.eu also offers organic intimate products. Their Kaerlig-line is produced in Denmark with a high proportion of organic and natural ingredients. Most products are also Nordic Swan Eco-labeled and allergy-tested. 👌🏻
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I've tested out their organic lubricant and O gel, both of which are latex and toy-safe. I was very skeptical about the O gel and have never tried any O enhancing product before. But got a (quite literally 😊️) warm surprise of how well it works! Have you tried anything similar or am I late for the train? 
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👉🏼 Go check out my blog to read more about my thoughts!
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[SWE] #betaltsammarbete
Förutom ett praktiskt baskit för att komma igång med knipövningar (se några inlägg ner), erbjuder Sinful även ekologiska intimprodukter. Deras serie Kaerlig är producerad i Danmark med hög andel ekologiska och naturliga ingredienser. De flesta prordukter är även svenenmärkta och allergitestade. 👌🏻
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Jag har fått testa deras ekologiska glidmedel och x gel, båda som är säkra att använda tillsamamns med latex och leksakerna. Jag var väldigt skeptiskt mot o-gelen och har aldrig testat något liknande tidigare. Men vart (bokstavligen 😊️) varmt överraskad hur bra den fungerar! Har ni testat något liknande eller är jag sen till tåget? 😅
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👉🏼 Kolla in min blogg för att läsa mer om mina tankar!
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#sinful #kaerlig #intimvård #glidmedel #ekologisk #naturlighudvård #njutning #skönhetsblogg #skönhetsbloggare
💇🏻‍♀️ On growing your hair long 💇🏻‍♀️
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When I first started growing out my hair, five years ago (after my "big chop"), I was like a sponge sucking in all the information on how to grow it out long, thick, healthy, and fast! During these past years, I've learned that it all comes down to so many factors that one can't just run a comb through and say this is how you should do it.
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In one of my latest blog post, I poke at some of the advice I've come across on IG and YT that I don't follow or believe in considering my _hair type_. Cause there seems to be a trend of products, treatments and the advice given. But something that's not talked about in the #longhaircommunity is the importance of hair type, lifestyle, and genetics!
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I found that most girls being glorified for their long hair usually have genetically thick hair, not only that, but also straight hair. Two things my hair is not. And I was trying to follow their formula. 🤦🏻‍♀️
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Straight and thick hair has more resistance against breakage. So naturally, they have the upper hand when it comes to the right circumstances for growing hair long and healthy. Emulating someone with a different texture hair may set you up for disappointment and unnecessary struggle.
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If you've missed it, check the link in my bio and go read my post on the 5 hair myths I no longer subscribe to. 💁🏻‍♀️
I discuss whether you should or should not trim your hair, how often you should wash your hair for hair growth, and should you use silicones or only opt for natural hair care? And more!
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Just like we take into account our skin type when buying products and listening to skincare advice, we should do the same with our hair!
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#longhair #longhairjourney #wavyhair #longwavyhair #longhairgoals #thinhair #haircaretips #hairgrowth #hairgrowthtips #hairgrowthjourney #beachcurls #longhairlove #skönhetsblogg #hårvård #skönhet

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