Hi everyone!

Today I am going to talk to you about a few products I rediscovered whilst in Greece. They are all skincare related. The brands are Korres, Fresh Line and Medi sei. I am actually holding an itsy bitsy giveaway on my YouTube channel of one of these products, so do check out the video linked at the end of this post if you are interested.

Korres

I have already written a blog post about the Korres Wild Rose exfoliator. It is so nice to use and the scent is amazing (if you love rose scents this is for you!!). You can check out my full review here. I also tried a couple of the Korres shampoos, but do not really recommend them. There is actually a shampoo that is supposed to help regrowth of hair, but I cannot really say if it actually does. Didn’t really notice anything guys! What I did notice is that if you just use the shampoo, your hair is not nice and soft. In fact, it gets a bit tangled.

Medi sei

Panthenol Extra line: All the products mentioned are from the panthenol extra line. All the products have panthenol which is a very hydrating ingredient linked to vitamin B5.

Triple defense eye cream

I am using this eye cream at the moment. It is very hydrating, gets absorbed quickly and does not sting. It is anti wrinkle and without harsh ingredients.

Spray body Lotion

This is the lazy girl body spray. You need to check this out if you do not really moisturise your body. A few spritzes and you are ready to go. The scent is very light and it feels very hydrating. Not sticky, kinda water-y.

Cream for sensitive skin

Again a hydrating lotion for sensitive skin. Parabens free. If you like creams and have sensitive skin, you should check this out. I have a full review of these products here.

Fresh line

Cocooning and calming body lotion and body wash.

This is what I am giving away on my YouTube channel. I ❤ this product. If you have trouble sleeping, you definitely need to check it out. It is amazing. You put some on your skin and the scent makes you relax and wanna sleep. I really recommend trying this out if you haven’t (why not take part in the giveaway on my YouTube channel).

More details about these products in the video 🙂

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Joanna

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!!

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xox

Joanna

C’mon we have all done this, bought something completely stupid, just to try it!!! OK. Let’s get some context.

I was having one of those days, after payday, where I was in the town center and in a spendy mood. I walked into H & M and went to the makeup counters. Lots of pretty things and then I saw a little bottle/tube that looked like lipgloss but had glitter in it.  So, my brain died for a minute and yeap, I bit the bullet and bought a lip glitter thingy…. and I am showing you what I got and how I used it (and how I will never use it again except Halloween? Christmas?) Oh! This is not a ‘hate’ post. This is a fun product, just not for a 40 year old teacher like me!

What did I get?

The Dazzle lip Topper in Glisten Up

How does it feel?

Plumping. Weird. I don’t like the plumpy feeling.Glitter on a water-y liquid. Not like a lipgloss. It feels more like a micellar water with glitter. It has different specks. Pink, blue etc.

What does it look like?

Ta daaaaaaaaaaaaa

Fancy Freesia was the lipstick I was wearing (h & M) and the dazzling lip top is on top.

One word: Yuck. The pic does not do it justice :p

I will give it another go when my brain is in a funky mood I guess. So, there you have it lovelies. My #dumbbeautybuy (that would be a cool hashtag). Have you had one of these? What did you get? Let me know in the comments below.

I blog about makeup, clothes, travelling and I buy stuff which I review/share with you, so if you like the same things as me, don’t forget to follow. Check out my September favourites  while still drinking your coffee (or tea).  We can also connect on social media. Click on the ones you use and connect with me 🙂  Pinterest / Twitter/ Instagram/Google+.

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I started making YouTube videos and I would love some TLC/Support. Check out my videos when you have time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zscMWSz6oGI&t=399s

Talk soon

xx

Joanna

If you have redness, sensitive skin and some sort of Rosacea, this post is for you. For the past 10 days I have been using the Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream. I wrote a To the Test post where I give an in-depth review.  So, when I bought the redness solutions cream, the lady at the Clinique counter suggested I try it with the Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser with probiotic technology. So, I did and today, I will tell you my 1st impressions and give a mini review.

BUT

First of all, let’s see what probiotic technology means and why it’s good for the skin. Probiotic

According to Dr Bowe (cited on the Elle.com )

“Both [internal and external application of probiotics] have been shown to affect the skin in a significant way”

& they are great

“For antiaging, and also to help with chronic skin conditions—things like acne, rosacea, and eczema.”

So, probiotics it is then.

Now, let’s see what the (Greek) Clinique Pamphlet says about this product,

• It takes off makeup and dirty particles in the atmosphere.
• it soothes redness and irritation

                                                       (pamphlet translated by…. me)

Is this info True or False?

Well,

• It does take off some makeup (can’t tell if it gets rid of the yucky city pollution etc. etc.).
• It does soothe the skin.

Sooooooooooo, kinda true and TRUE.

My opinion

Packaging

It comes in a sturdy tube and it is 150 ml. It has a b ig cap and it is hard to bend the tube, so there is no danger that a hole will form and product will start dripping out.Once you open it, you can keep it for 24 months.

Cost

In Greece this retails for 28. 25 euros

(I got it during a 30% Off sale from Galerie De Beaute. That’s a store similar to Sephora/ Boots. FIY if you are a makeup junkie and are planning a trip to Greece, buy your beauty stuff from here cause we always have sales!).

How does this feel on the skin?

It feels soothing and soft. It is a cream form, but not a heavy cream that takes ages to wash off.

Once you rinse it off?

Well, if you like your skin feeling squeaky clean, this does not do that. I mean, it doesn’t  strip your skin. It is a mild cleanser which is what you need cause you do not want your skin getting more red. Once you rinse it off, your face feels nice and clean. No greasy residue.

Can I use it to take off my makeup?

Yes, but it does not take everything off. I used it to take my ‘going out’ makeup (which is a lot of stuff on me face) and there was still makeup left on my face after using this cleanser. So, I went in with another cleansing product as well. I think if you are wearing a BB cream and some blush, it will be ok to use, but if you have a ‘full face’ this is not enough.

Am I happy with this purchase?

Yes.

Why?

Because I like using it before bed or when I wake up in the morning.It does take ‘light’ makeup off and I am also very happy with the Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream because, yes, I have seen the redness soften. My rosacea hasn’t gone away, and I do not expect it to, but I am really pleased with the results so far. Now, I have two products working against rosacea and redness.

You can read my review of the cream Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream here.

This is my second #Blogtober post, you can read the first one which is about planning here.

Have you tried this product? What do you think? Leave a comment below. I blog about makeup, clothes, travelling and I buy stuff which I review/share with you, so if you like the same things as me, don’t forget to follow. Check out my September favourites  while still drinking your coffee (or tea).  We can also connect on social media. Click on the ones you use and connect with me 🙂  Pinterest / Twitter/ Instagram/Google+.

Talk soon

xxxx

Info for this post were taken from Elle.com accessed 4th October 2016.