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 · September 27, 2016

Trilogy Rose hip Oil &
The Jojoba Oil Company 100% Jojoba

Trilogy Rose hip Oil & The Jojoba Oil Company 100% Jojoba

Since my first encounter with applying coconut oil to my face, I’ve tried many different oils; from Broccoli Seed Oil to Papaya Seed Oil.
But I consider these three my core oils: Jojoba Oil, Rosehip Oil, and Argan Oil.

I picked up two new brands of Rosehip oil and Jojoba oil to check if there’s a difference between the quality in price. Jojoba oil, like Rosehip oil, has a lot of benefits that can aid in skin health, that is why it is important to do your research first to find the right one for you and your skin. If you need some help deciding, you can click here to view some Jojoba oil products that may suit the healthy upkeep of your skin. Read on to get some more information on the products that I tried.


Trilogy Rose hip Oil & The Jojoba Oil Company 100% Jojoba

This summer me and my boyfriend took a trip to Mall of Scandinavia that’s about 10min away from Stockholm City. Except for checking out The Legend of Tarzan in the new IMAX theater; and having a delicious vegan rice bowl at the restaurant Icha Icha; I found some goodies in a store called Holland & Barrett.

Holland & Barrett is a British health food store, they sell everything from supplements, dried fruits to super food powders. But they also have a pretty impressive beauty section, with brands I’ve only looked over on the internet. In their store you’ll find brands like: Yes To, Alba Botanica, A’kin, Andalou Naturals, Sukin, Trilogy, The Jojoba Company, and a few more. Check their website for more, which I do think ships internationally. But you can imagine my stay being quite long!

While I wanted to take home something from each brand, I ended up picking up the necessities: organic Rosehip oil from Trilogy and some organic Australian Jojoba oil by The Jojoba Oil Company.




The Jojoba Oil Company 100% Jojoba

The Jojoba Oil Company | 100% Natural Australian Jojoba

We’re back to “when my skin was acting out” again… I picked up jojoba oil because it was the first non-fragrant oil I could think of that wasn’t overly expensive, easy to get, and that could work with my skin without being too heavy. The thing with my core oils is that whenever I’ve had some time apart, I forget how nice they are. And now that I’ve reintroduced Jojoba oil back into my routine, I can’t figure out why on earth I stopped using it?!

It’s been a few years since I used Jojoba oil, and it was of the cheap kind – don’t even think it was organic. It was a back and fourth love with it. Searching the internet I realized I wasn’t the only one. I later found out that it may be because of it’s fatty acid composition. But it could also be all due to the quality of the oil. And I guess there’s a lot of bad jojoba oil being sold.

So as I was holding a more inexpensive bottle of jojoba oil I stumbled upon The Jojoba Oil Company’s isle. And I wondered what the difference is in the price tag? Will a more expensive jojoba oil work and feel much better on my skin? I didn’t like the feeling of paying so much for 30ml of jojoba oil, but at least the bottle seemed cute. (Which is probably the reason for the high price)


I don’t know if this Jojoba oil is organic or not, as I can’t find any information about it on their website. Nonetheless, it doesn’t mean that it isn’t, or that the quality is bad. The only thing it markets is that it’s Australian golden Jojoba. The one I used to use was from Madagascar.

This is the oil I’ve been using together with Paula’s Choice Calm Redness relief moisturizer. Together they form the perfect amount, feeling and finish on my skin. I only need one small pump!
On its own or together with rosehip oil, it still feels really nourishing, softening and balancing on my skin. But overall Jojoba oil has this ability to make your skin look glowing from within, like those barefaced model shots on Instagram. And it spreads just like a primer on your face, thanks to it actually being a wax and not an oil. Don’t know if it’s the fancy bottle talking and giving me a placebo, but I do feel that the oil is of very high and pure quality.
But am I so convinced that I’d buy another bottle from The Jojoba Oil Company? I’m afraid not.

While it is less expensive on the web, it’s hard finding resellers and the shipping cost just doesn’t make it worth it when living in Sweden. It even gets more expensive than buying it from Holland & Barrett at Mall of Scandinavia. If you live in the UK, US or Australia, it seems to might be worth it and it even sells on Amazon.

Although I won’t be buying Jojoba oil from the Jojoba Oil Company again, I’ve simply re-fallen in love with this oil! And I can’t imagine my skincare routine without it. So I eventually found that Acne.org sells a generous amount of organic and cold pressed Jojoba Oil (in a less cute bottle). Their shipping rate is reasonable too.
So I will keep the cute little glass bottle, but change the source of jojoba oil. The bottle may be a little heavy and chunky, and not so great when traveling. But the pump works great and gives you this tiny amount that’s just perfect: 1 pumps for when blending with other liquids; 1-2 for when using it alone on the face.

While I don’t regret buying this expensive jojoba oil, I do think I’d get same results from a cheaper and organic one. But I still haven’t figured out what makes a good quality jojoba oil. Origin? Organic? Medium priced? I’ll update you guys if I feel a difference between the Acne.org’s jojoba oil and this one.
Brands of cheaper alternatives (that’s also organic): Fushi, Aura Cacia, Hobe Labs, Life Flo. (Get $5 off your first order on iHerb by purchasing through the links!)
You can also scorch through Amazon for organic jojoba oil that will give you lots to choose from!

The Jojoba Oil Company do sell more than just pure 100% Jojoba Oil, which also comes in different sizes: 30ml, 80ml, 100ml and 200ml. However, many of their products do contain fragrance of essential oils, many of which can be irritating to the skin. As of right now they do not seem to have a completely fragrance-free line. They have an anti-redness balm, but it’s a total fail, as it contains lavender oil together with peppermint… Except for the pure jojoba oil, the only fragrance-free products are their pure oil blends like: Jojoba oil + Rosehip Oil (don’t see why you can’t blend this yourself, but it’s got a pretty bottle too) and Ultimate Jojoba (more of a body oil, thicker and for drier skin types). Their Antioxidant Hydrating Mist does seem okay for sensitive skin. As well as their Jojoba Lip Balm. As feedback to the company, I’d love to see a completely fragrance-free line of products!
They also do have free worldwide delivery, but on orders over $100 AUD.




Trilogy Rose hip Oil

Trilogy | Organic Rosehip Oil

You all know how much I love Pai Skincare’s Rosehip Fruit & Seed Oil Blend. And if they sold it, I would’ve probably gone with that one instead. However, I always want to try and compare with others, and I’ve heard great things about this specific oil. Even the lady at the counter asked me about it and said it was very popular and a best seller. Not to mention that the price tag is cheaper than my beloved one.

I’ve used an even cheaper rosehip oil than this one, and there’s definitely some quality differences between prices. Though this one is not as good as the Pai rosehip oil, it has definitely got some quality to it and I can see why people love it.

It has that bright orange color, feels light and sinks in fast. My love for rosehip oil is its vitamin A content which acts like a natural retinol and helps even out my skin tone. Some claim the oil to contain vitamin C, while the fruit is rich in it, the oil does not contain it as vitamin C is water soluble. You’ll much likely only find fat soluble vitamins in oil. Whether there may be some vitamin C in the fruit extraction that Pai’s rosehip oil has, I’m unsure. But something is making it slightly better than all the others…

I’ve been using a few drops of this at night with my moisturizer and I like the feeling of it. It doesn’t exfoliate my skin as the Pai rosehip oil does (during the first applications) and isn’t completely as dry. But I wouldn’t totally dismiss the use of this oil. I really don’t want to sound condescending, because it is a lovely, good-quality, potent rosehip oil! I’d buy it again, because I’d rather have rosehip oil in my skincare routine, than none.

I believe I have a case of “I’ve used something better” and so it’s hard for me to be impressed. But if you’ve never used rosehip oil (at least from Pai) then I’m sure you’ll find this really amazing for your skin! I personally alternate between rosehip oil and raspberry seed oil; they are very much a like, except that rosehip oil is drier and has more vitamin A. So if you feel like rosehip oil is making your skin too dry, switch to raspberry seed oil!

Trilogy’s Rosehip Oil is also found at LoveLula. Or find Organic Rosehip Oil on Amazon.


What’s your three core oils that you must have in your skin care routine?
Share in the comments below!


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5 nights in Sthlm 🏙 5 nights in Sthlm 🏙
This summer two new sunscreens hit the market and This summer two new sunscreens hit the market and here’s my 3 month review. ☀️

👉🏼 Vichy came out with a tinted version of their UV Age daily fluid. I found it strange as the original doesn’t leave a white cast. But I was on the lookout for a tinted spf and picked this up as I love the first one 💁🏻‍♀️ I’d say the tint is a true light/medium neutral and oxidizes to a bit darker shade as it dries down. It matches my skintone quite well, looks sort of like a subtle fake tan if anything. True tint, not a lot of coverage. Layers well when reapplied without looking patchy. 👌🏼 Nice base for make up too. Would definitely repurchase!

👉🏼 Swedish ACO jumped on the wagon and dropped its own affordable fluid sunscreen. Very elegant formula and finish! Love everything about it except that it leaves a slight white cast despite 100% chemical filters 😬 But it gives a perfect base for makeup so I’m not too bothered. Beyond that I’m super impressed with the texture and finish! 10/10! Will perhaps repurchase for winter as it’s one of few fluid spf’s with hydrating properties. 👌🏼

#acosverige #solskydd #vichysunscreen
🌼Half Year Musings 🌼 “The square made me 🌼Half Year Musings 🌼

“The square made me think I’m invisible
Not needed, not special, not nearly enough

But still, I hold on to the vision that I’d soon get my turn
If only I’d known it was waiting outside”

🎂 Two birthdays 
🚆 Five trips
🏘 One temporary move
🔨 One renovation
📚 Two exams
And a huge decision 🙇🏻‍♀️
✨ End of year musings ✨ First of all, thanks ✨ End of year musings ✨

First of all, thanks to everyone who’s not my mom or an old acquaintance from my past lol for sticking around yet another slow content year❣️No hard feelings if you do an yearly clean up and I don’t make the cut for next year though 😅

As much as I would like to come back and deliver informative content like everyone else… I’ve had to accept that I shine brighter in other settings. IG may be a wonderful medium for others but for me it’s been nothing than hitting my head against the wall and complaining why my head hurts. 🤕 And since consciously taking a backseat in 2020, I’ve proven myself that I don’t suck as much as I had myself believe. In my case, if life throws you lemons don’t try to make lemonade, ask why and from where they’re being thrown. 😅 

✨2021 BEST… ✨

TV-show… White Lotus and Ted Lasso
- The fact that I just started binging Ted Lasso two days ago and it’s quickly become the best thing I’ve watched says a lot! 😂

Investment… @melissawoodhealth app
- Without a doubt❣️Stopped going to the gym, lifting and doing regular HIIT workouts, swapped it for walks and bite sized pilates. Finally lost the weight I gained and feeling comfortable in my skin. 🧘🏻‍♀️

Achievement… Luxury bargains and facing fears
- Price is relative, patience is gold, and facing fears makes you more bold. 😏

Life lesson… “You are not who you think you are”
- As we get older we often start identifying ourselves with certain behavior, smarts, and likes. We tell ourselves lies of who we are and what we’re capable of. Usually influenced by others around us, past beliefs and societal opinions. Lies limiting our truest potential and deepest desires. By ridding myself of old limiting beliefs I’ve surprised and even shocked myself with how multi-talented and diverse my identity can be. 💫 

On that note, I’ll end by wishing you all a happy new year! Hope you’ll tag along for the next ✨♥️
Don’t you just love it when an expensive product Don’t you just love it when an expensive product doesn’t work for you? Or maybe you hate it as it was a waste of money 😅😝

It’s really worth repeating that a higher price tag doesn’t always = amazing results. What I’ve learned is that there are many different factors at play when it comes to pricing. Some brands want to offer new and exclusive formulations with studies behind them. Which isn’t cheap. Others are just starting off small batch, wanting to make it full time. And some just want the rich as their target consumer (looking at you Dr Sturm 🧐). And that’s all fine. 💁🏻‍♀️

I forgot the point I wanted to make. 😅 

But if you’re interested in hearing my thoughts on some expensive Allies of Skin-products, hop on over to my blog! ☺️ (Link in bio) 

Hint: The most expensive product was my least favorite. 👀

#alliesofskin #skincarejunkie #skincarecommunity #skönhet #skönhetsblogg #acnepositivity #glowingskincare #luxuryskincare #expensiveskincare #mandelicacid #promisekeeperblemishfacial #vitamincserum
It’s soon the season to open advent calendars! 🎄🤩

While being busy with life I forgot to highlight my review on some of the luxury items found in last year’s CultBeauty advent calendar. 🙈

If you’re interested to hear my thoughts on:
• Glow Recipe Banana Souffle
• 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster
• Votary Super Seed Oil
• Dr Dennis Gross B3Adaptive Stress Serum
• Dr Barbara Sturm Night Serum

Then hop on to my blog! (Link in bio) You’ll also find a review on the Augustinus Bader Creams in a separate post ✨

Can’t promise, but I’ll try my hardest getting out part 2 before the end of this year 🤞🏼

Are you getting a beauty advent calendar this year? If so, which one are you eyeing? 😀
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#adventcalendar #cultbeauty #cultbeautyadventcalendar #luxurybeauty #glowrecipebananasouffle #votarysuperseed #drbarbarasturm #drdennisgross #augustinusbader #richcream #111skin
🌼 Quarter Three Musings 🌼 Been busy… figu 🌼 Quarter Three Musings 🌼

Been busy… figuring out if math is related to science…
– And I’ll say no more until I know for sure. 🤔 But one thing’s for sure, there are such things as stupid questions. 💁🏻‍♀️
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Keeping me grounded… Movement and active rest🧘🏻‍♀️
– with the help of the @balance app I’ve been trying to make at least 5 min of deep pause a daily habit to increase focus, motivation and understanding. And I’ve been surprisingly calmer compared to my other counterparts. 😅
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Best summer memory… Rooftop Pool 😎
– Not to mention that awkward encounter with people from high school 🙈😂
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New in beauty 🧖🏻‍♀️:
– Bioderma Cicabio Cream
– Ouai Air Dry Foam
– Skincity Skincare Kit
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Contemplating a lot on… What exactly defines one’s identity?
– And do we really have one or do we just tell ourselves that? 👀
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Best purchase… Zara Seamless wear
– One of those, “insta made me do it”. 😄 I haven’t bought anything from Zara in years, but this they did good ⭐️ The most comfy, stretchy and soft leisure wear I’ve ever had👌🏼
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Feeling good about… Myself 🥰
– The positive side effect of being off social media. 😏
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On my wishlist… the Dyson Supersonic 💇🏻‍♀️
– Kind of embarrassing to want one. 🙄 The price is ridiculous. And I’ll probably won’t be happy with it because of the high pitch sound only I seem to recognize 🙉 😂
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Favorite streams 📺… “White Lotus” and “Mare of Easttown”
– Loved the mix of Faulty Towers meets murder mystery in White Lotus. And who can hate on anything starring Kate Winslet? 😍
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I’m looking forward to…  Countdown to Christmas🎄
– Can’t wait to open advent calendars! And just like last year, I got myself one filled with beauty products 😁✨
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How has the past few months been for you? What new product are you loving?
Cold Creamy Pasta Salad 😋 With this heatwave I Cold Creamy Pasta Salad 😋

With this heatwave I’ve been enjoying to make more cold pasta salads 👌🏼 Here’s one I’ve been whipping up recently 👇🏼

✨Ingredients ✨
• Bean pasta
• @artanbarta or @lomalinda_brand or any vegan “tuna” alternative. (Or replace with beans)
• @oatly creamy fraiche
• Vegan mayo
• Lemon juice
• Kelp caviar
• Chopped red onion
• Capris
• Salt & Pepper

✨ How To ✨
Cook the pasta, then rinse to cool. I go by eye and mix all the ingredients to a creamy mess after taste. Then serve with salad 👌🏼

Check my highlights “Friday F’s” for more cooking! 🧑🏼‍🍳 

#veganrecipes #coldpastasalad #creamypastasalad #creamypasta #whatveganseat #whatveganscook #ärtanbärta #veganpastasalad #ilovebeans
✨🌸 CUSTOM HAIR CARE 🌸✨
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I've been using @functionofbeauty since February when I got them for my birthday. This is a brand I've been eyeing since they launched. 😍 The idea of customized hair care appealed to me as I always felt I had to let go of certain aspects. If I want volume, I can't have moisture, and if I wanted curl action, I will not get volume, etc. With customized hair care, I can make a formula that checks all my boxes... Well, so I thought. 😅
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I've realized that there are a few issues surrounding customed stuff... 🙄 In the case of FoB, the customer is responsible to know their hair and what it needs. However, I would say, that the majority of us don't have a clue! 🙈 Like, in my case, I chose goals after my wants, not necessarily what my hair needs. 😶 You would think those two go hand in hand, but they don't!
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While it didn't end up in disaster, my expectations weren't met. But I can't blame the product or the brand, because I chose the formula. 🤷🏻‍♀️ This brings me to my next issue...
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There are literally more than ten thousand combinations to try. Which is one too many if the first concoction doesn't work for you. I mean, I'd rather try out a different line, than try to puzzle the right pieces together. 🙇🏻‍♀️
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There are other brands, like @prose (only US atm), where the customization is more like a consultation. So rather than you picking what you think would work, you do a quiz answering stuff about your hair and health. What's also interesting is that they take into account your environment and its humidity level. Which I think is genius! Nevertheless, even that won't totally guarantee the formula will work for you. 💁🏻‍♀️
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While I can only speak for _this particular formula_ and how it worked with _my hair_, if you are interested to read my experience hop on over to my blog! 👉🏼 link in bio.
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Have you tried custom hair care?
Sorry it took this long to put up the recipe! I ju Sorry it took this long to put up the recipe! I just had to re-bake the cake after realizing it became drier than it was supposed to. 🙈 So had to figure out what I might’ve done wrong. 

After some trial and error, here’s the complete vegan recipe 👇🏼
If you want to have a look at the original, go to @linawallentinson  blog or buy/borrow her book 😁

✨ Ingredients:
6 tbsp aqua faba
1 dl brown or white sugar
2 dl rice flour
1 dl corn starch (maizena)
1 tbsp psylliumhusk 
1/4 tsp vanilla powder
2 tsp baking powder 
2 tbsp poppy seeds
2 tbsp of oil
75g melted vegan butter
1 tsp grated lemon peel
½ tbsp lemon juice
3 dl (120g) grated zucchini or carrot
Some butter and grated coconut or rice flour to grease the pan. 

✨ Glaze:
1 dl powdered sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice

🌸 How to:
Set the oven at 175°C/~350°F

1. Whip the sugar and aqua faba to a foam. 
2. Mix rice flour, corn starch, husk, vanilla, baking powder and poppy seeds in another bowl. 
3. Pour the dry ingredients into the sugar whip together with melted butter, lemon peel and juice, and mix to a batter. 
- If you choose to make it with carrots, add 2 tbsp of oil into the mixture for a less dry cake. If you go with zucchini you don’t really have to unless you like a juicy cake. 
4. Pour the grated zucchini (do NOT squeeze it dry) or carrot into the mixture and mix well. 
5. Butter up a pan with coconut flakes or rice flour and then pour the batter into the pan. 
6. Put in the middle of the oven for about 30-40 min. Check with a testing stick if the batter is dry. 
7. Let cool down before taking the cake out of the pan. 
8. Mix ingredients for the glaze and top it off with some lemon peel sprinkles. 🌼

And thats it! Hope you enjoy! Check out my highlight ”Friday F’s” for more foods!

#glutenfree #vegan #veganbaking #aquafaba #bakamedgrönsaker #vallmokaka #poppyseedcake #zucchinicake

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