Have you tried Donkey Milk Soap??

Posted in Beauty, To the test by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone!

I went to a Bazaar the other day and saw handmade donkey milk soap. I was intrigued. I had seen it before sold in pharmacies and decided to get some and try it out. I had not read anything about its benefits and knew nada, but bought it anyway.

Now I know that donkey milk has a lot of benefits.

Donkey milk Soap

Is good for eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.

It is used as part of the anti-aging regimen.

It does not cause skin irritation.

It helps skin stay soft and hydrated and helps against skin bacterial infection.

Donkey are mono-gastric animals like humans which means they have one stomach and digest milk the same way as people do. That is why a lot of people drink it as well. Pop Francis said he drank it as a child (that’s what I read in the Telegraph anyway!). Cleopatra had bathes in it.Before you go out and milk a donkey and start drinking its milk, do ask a doctor cause I just read stuff online. I am no doctor!

My experience

I tried it and I can say that it made my skin feel soft and tight.I have eczema on my hands and the inflammation has gone down a bit (but I do still use the special creams I have).The scent is a bit yucky, but nothing you cannot ignore!

Pic by Katherine B.

You can watch my YouTube video where I give an in-depth analysis of donkey milk soap and do a real-time trial (there is also a small giveaway going on as well).

Have you tried donkey milk soap? How was it? Let me know in the comments below. Don’t forget to follow my blog/ YouTube channel. Connect with me on social media. Click on the ones you use and connect with me 🙂 Pinterest / Twitter/Instagram/Google+. or give my Facebook page (sidebar) a ‘like’ so you do not miss out on my super duper posts!!

Thanks for stopping by.

xox

Joanna

30Nov2016

November favourites: jewelry, beauty, bits & bobs

Posted in Beauty, In your 40s, Monthly favourites by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone!!

Time for November faves!!! I made a video where I talk about everything I loved in detail (it’s like 17 mins long), but I thought I’d write a post and share some thoughts in a blog post as well.

Beauty

I am really love the Volume Reveal mascara from Bourjois. It makes my lashes long and I am definitely buying a new one!!

I also liked a new perfume I got from Clinique. It’s the Aromatics white. If you like powder-y scents, you should give this a sniff. It does smell quite strong though. If No5 Chanel & Powder had a baby, this would be it.

I haven’t really worn this. I have only tried swatching these shadows, but due to cuteness, this one made it in my faves due to enthusiasm. I am talking about the TooFaced Christmas palette. There are 3 small book/ palettes with lots of beautiful shadows and a small sample size mascara.To see the inside, do check out my video.

Skincare

I am using the Korres wild rose brightening face wash. I have reviewed it for my blog and you can read that post here. You can also check it out here. I also like the Sephora Rose face mask sheets.

skincare My magical sleeping body lotion is called by a Greek brand called Fresh line. It is a calming and cocooning cream. I love this lotion because is smells like vanilla and cinnamon but it is nice (I usually hate vanilla scents). I am actually giving away a travel size bottle and for more information you can watch this video (giveaway till Friday 2nd).

I am also really happy with the Clinique redness solutions face cream and soothing moisturizing cream. I use both and I love them!!

Bits and bobs

I am loving the Zara top I am wearing in the video. I got loads of compliments about it too. It looks expensive and casual chic and it is in stores at the moment.

One from Zara and one from top shop. ❤ ❤ Finally, I am loving the choker trend. I have bought a few affordable ones from Stradivarius. If you have Stradivarius in your tow, you should check it out for chokers.

This is my monthly favourites video. I have just started making videos and am holding two giveaways. One is for planner girls and there is a lot of stationery. The other one is for the magical sleeping lotion. I hope you like this post and my videos.

Follow my blog by clicking on the sidebar. Connect with me on my social media and do subscribe to my channel. It means the world to me. I am actually enjoying talking and making videos. I know I have a lot to learn and the quality of my videos needs improving, but this is fun!!!

xox

Joanna

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24Nov2016

Vlog 3: Xmas gift ideas, prickly pears and lunches (Crete)

Posted in Beauty, Blogging, Hauls by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone!!

Today I published a vlog on my channel. I went for a few lunches in various villages and vlogged. I also bought the TooFaced Christmas Palette set which I show you in my video. There is a whole conversation about a fruit tree and a little Zara bag purchase. If you want to check out my vlog, watch ahead.

Thanks for stopping by.

xox

22Nov2016

Giveaway & Huge Beauty/ Skincare Haul & 1st impressions

Posted in Beauty, Hauls, In your 40s by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone!! I did a beauty & skincare haul. I give you my 1st impressions and show you swatches. Iam also holding a small giveaway ❤ ❤ .

What did I get?

Beauty

Eyeshadow sticks: H& M molten pens (limited edition) and chubby stick eye tint.

lipgloss/ creams (Essence/ Nyx)

Eye Palette (Essence)

Lipsticks: Clinique Pop

Skincare

Sephora face masks

L’oreal face mask

Fresh line lotion (this will be the giveaway/ a super supder lotion!!!)

Brush: Nyx concealer brush

To enter:

You need to subscribe to my YouTube channel and leave a comment on the VIDEO on the YouTube page. (not on this page :)).

Open internationally

Ends 1st December at 8 CET.

Hope you like my video. Good luck lovelies!!

xox.

Joanna

20Nov2016

My Eyecrayons/stylos collection and swatches

Posted in Beauty, Hauls, In your 40s, Thoughts, To the test by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone!!

I made a video where I talk about different eyeshadow crayons/ stylos I have. I swatch them for you and talk about price and what I think about them.

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The comapnies I talk about are

Clinique

Lancome

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Laura Mercier

No7

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Makeupforever

H&M and a few more.

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If you have bad eyesight like me, I think that eyeshadow crayons are the way to go because they allow you to have a better control of what you are using and there are not that many chances of fallout.

You can watch the video here. I know the lighting is funny, but I am still trying to figure out how to film.

Thanks for stopping by. Don’t forget to follow me somewhere somehow (check sidebar/ YouTube).

Have a lovely day/ night.

xox

Joanna

10Nov2016

Autumn/Winter Clothing Haul: H&M/ Zara/ M&S

Posted in Beauty, Hauls, Uncategorized by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone!

I have done a bit of shopping the past few months and I made a video. You will see different tops, jumpers in my video as well as some jewelry and a bag I picked up. I hope you enjoy the video and don’t forget to subscribe.

Do you like any of these clothes/ jewelry? Let me know what you think. Don’t forget to follow me on my blog/ social media.

Thanks for stopping by.

xox

Joanna

2Nov2016

My Night time Skincare Routine

Posted in Beauty, Hauls, In your 40s by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone!

I have never written a skin care routine post and I thought I’d share with you what I used every night before I go to bed. I am not a skin care fanatic and I do not moisturise every night. Sometimes I forget, other times I am lazy and others I just tell myself,

I’ll do it tomorrow.

But I do have some tips. I did make a video with what I use and that’s what the focus is today.

Top Tip

You should let your skin breathe and never, ever sleep in makeup.

So, let’s start with some context.

I brush my teeth and I wear my pjs. I always wash my face with a mild cleanser. At the moment I am using the Caudalie facial wash. I also use the Clinique Redness Solutions facial wash.I then use my Exuvience Serum and my Estee Lauder Night Time Serum. I always use a hand cram and a lip bakm. Sometimes I use a cuticle oil on my nails and I often apply castor oil on my brows cause that is supposed to make them thicker. For a more detailed analysis and mini reviews of these products, watch my video. Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel if you liked what you heard.

So, there you have it!!

I hope you like this post. If you enjoyed what you read, do subscribe to my blog. We can also connect on social media. Click on the ones you use and connect with me 🙂 Pinterest / Twitter/ Instagram/Google+. Or just give my Facebook page a ‘like’ and you will neva, eva miss out on my super posts.

29Oct2016

October Favourites: Beauty, Jewelry, Tech & Random

Posted in Beauty, Fashion, Hauls, In your 40s, Monthly favourites by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone,

Time for October favourites, but this time my favourites are in a video on my YouTube channel. I’d love it if you watched them and subscribed to my channel. I know I still have a lot of improving to do regarding filming, lighting, ‘makeuping’ my face (:p) and editing, but this is fun, so give this chick (aka me) a chance.

Hope you like my newbie video.

Oh! I also have a One Minute Video Beauty Vlogs about things I love beautywise. You can check these out by watching this. They are funny. Like weird snap chat style videos. 🙂

Thanks for watching!!!

xox

Joanna

27Oct2016

Everyday Makeup favourites

Posted in Beauty by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone!!

I made a video about some of my makeup favourites. I talk about fondation, brushes, bronzers, lippies and other things. You can watch the video if interested and don’t forget to subscribe. I have recorded a few videos and decided I am getting a proper camera and mic now :).

Hope you like my video!!

xxx

26Oct2016

H&M Beauty Haul Video: lippies, blush and nail varnish

Posted in Beauty, In your 40s by Joanna Malefaki

Hi everyone!

My 1st YouTube video went up and as promised, it’s an H&M haul. I know that the quality is not that great and I will work on that, but I am having fun. I have already filmed a few more videos.

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