Let’s party!

I had an idea to put together some green beauty essentials that I already like and some novelties to inspire you for your party time wherever you will celebrate.  1. Krasna Lavender hydrolat: a brand new Slovenian product made from organic lavender. It instantly refreshes your face. You can also use it as a room … Continue reading

My new discovery: Sequoia beauty

Warm summer days are leaving and autumn with its beautiful colors and new beginnings is on the door. This time is especially great for regenerating and pampering your sun-kissed skin. During my vacations on the sea, that I love so much, I had the opportunity to try a totally organic all-herbs-and-plants skin care products from … Continue reading

New greenies: RMS beauty new cream eyeshadow shades

I have just got the idea to include a new category in my blog.  It’s going to be all about quick news of new products from the green beauty market. When a new green product is launched, you will be among first to be informed 🙂 Today I introduce you 2 new shades of cream eyeshadow … Continue reading

Wellness, Beauty & Lifestyle 2012-13 inspired by our planet’s natural resources

I’ve just found this article that really amazed me and that I want to share with you. It is written by Li Edelkoort, known as the “priestess of trends” and one of the most influential creative people in the world of fashion. I first read about her more than 12 years ago, when I found an … Continue reading

Skin care: Ikove organic delights (even for chocoholics)

Finally, on my blog there is room even for skin care products! Preparing carefully the skin with the best and safest products is an essential process before applying the make-up. In this post I present you Ikove , a nice organic skin care brand that I know and use for years. I like it very much because … Continue reading

Pure & natural greenwashing

I got goose pimples when I saw an entire collection of “pure&natural” products from Nivea on the shelves of a shop! You will ask me: “Aren’t you happy that the world and companies are becoming more and more aware of going green and that they care for us and our planet?” I’d be happy, if the … Continue reading

Cold-pressed oils: Olive oil

“Homer called it “liquid gold.” In ancient Greece, athletes ritually rubbed it all over their bodies. Olive oil has been more than mere food to the people of the Mediterranean: it has been medicinal, magical, an endless source of fascination and wonder and the fountain of great wealth and power.” (History of olive oil) Finally, … Continue reading

Being Green, my lifestyle

This time, I’m not going to talk about make-up and beauty, but I want to say something about living and going green from my personal experience and how I feel about it. I notice more and more that many people are talking about green or becoming green, just because of a widely spread trend, or … Continue reading

Summer make-up tips

Many of you already came from the holidays, other ones still have to catch the last summer days of sun, sea and fun. Usually, we don’t wear lots of make-up in summer, especially, if we spend most time out in nature or lying on the beach. When reentering from vacations, or when going out in … Continue reading

My new favorite collection of make-up brushes

Make-up brushes with Natrafil fiber – part 2 A few posts ago I presented you the new technology of Natrafil filaments by DuPont, now used even for make-up brushes. I discovered the brand DuPont on the event Make-up in Paris, where I received different synthetic brushes with Natrafil, to test them and give my opinion as a … Continue reading

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