Essence Update Fall Winter 2019

I recently showed you the Fall / Winter 2019 update from CATRICE, but the other budget brand Essence has just such a nice update for the upcoming season. Whether you want a glowy and flawless skin, sparkling eyes, fascinating wow lashes or super kissable lips - with the new Essence fall / winter collection 2019 you are assured of infinitely different looks. Take the Crystal Power line, for example, with products inspired by sparkling crystals and precious stones that add a positive vibe to the beauty range with their colors, textures and beautiful packaging. From loose powder and shiny highlighters to ...

Celebs and models are under the spell of CBD oil, but what is it exactly?

By Frieda Tuesday, August 6, 2019 0 , , , Permalink 0

There is a good chance that you have heard of CBD oil. It comes from the famous hemp plant and not only the Netherlands, but also the rest of the world seems to be under the spell by this. For example, Kim Kardashian gave a baby shower with CBD theme for her baby number 4. But what exactly is it? Cannabidiol (abbreviated CBD) is a so-called cannabinoid, a substance that is formed in the leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant. CBD is extracted from fiber hemp, a legal type of cannabis. Rest assured, because this hemp plant is completely legal ...

Alpha-H Hyaluronic 8

The fine brand Alpha-H remains one of my favorite skin care brands and I recently received their latest product. The serum Alpha-H Hyaluronic 8 has the effect of a filler but without the punctures. That sounds fantastic! Well it is. Hyaluronic acid Of course you can also inject Hyaluronic Acid in the form of a filler so that your skin looks fuller again. But this is not something that appeals to everyone. I personally postpone the use of a filler as long as possible, and I try to take care of my skin as well as possible inside and out. Thanks to ...

How do you match your watches with your outfit

By Frieda Saturday, August 3, 2019 0 , , Permalink 0

A watch is much more than an accessory that displays the time. A watch indicates your taste, your personality. A nice watch completes your outfit, but then it must be the right match. A smartwatch has many possibilities and is like a computer on your wrist. Wearing a smart watch started with sports enthusiasts, because of the many fitness functions. It has now become a device for everyone. More and more beautiful and stylish smart watches are coming on the market, so that you no longer have to walk around with a black mini screen. Match your watch with your outfit The new ...

Winery Puklavec from Slovenia

Recently I was with a number of great bloggers at a press lunch from winery Puklavec, where we could taste two delicious quality wines from Slovenia. I used to drink only red wine, but that has changed in the recent years. I now like to drink a dry white wine and preferably a Sauvignon Blanc, light and delicious on the terrace. The puklavec & friends Sauvignon Blanc - Pinot Grigio I recently drank with a friend, in the garden and in the sun. As it should be, "the good things in life should be shared with others," says Puklavec. I'm a fan, the ...

CATRICE Update Fall Winter 2019

Inspired by the fashion capitals of the world, CATRICE launches its beauty news with a focus on trend themes for the fall / winter season. Celebrate your individuality, attract attention and bring out your inner makeup artist. The statement items from VISUAL WOW & EFFECTS make this all possible. CLEAN BEAUTY is not so much a trend, but more a movement - that is how this line presents itself. More and more consumers are looking for more natural and pure cosmetic products. Less is more. What is also part of the current spirit of the times is the desire for time-saving ...

From wasp waist to Instagram model: the change of beauty ideal

By Frieda Monday, July 22, 2019 0 , , Permalink 0

Beauty is often determined by the outside world. Our society has changed over the years and so has our ideal of beauty. For example, while women in the 1950's were mainly looking for feminine curves, a few years later they wanted to do everything for a slim figure. We started on a journey through fashion history and took a closer look at the beauty ideal of recent decades. Skinny, curvy and more beauty ideals wait for you in this summarized time journey.   1950's: More is more After the lean war years, it could all be a bit more in the 50's. Marilyn ...

Beauty Kitchen 0% Plastic Eco Glitter Balm

Beauty Kitchen 0% Plastic Eco Glitter Balm. The very first 100% natural glitter balm without plastic! Beauty Kitchen is the first cosmetic brand to launch glitters without plastic. Because did you know that even in biodegradable glitter there is still 8% plastic? That makes Beauty Kitchen 0% Plastic Eco Glitter Balm the first glitter makeup in the world that is free of plastic. 0% Plastic Eco Glitter Balm   0% plastic, 100% natural Beauty pioneer Jo Chidley from Beauty Kitchen has succeeded in formulating glitter with noppes nada plastic. And yet 0% Plastic Eco Glitter Balm sparkles just as beautifully as the biodegradable glitter which ...

Beat the Heat and Protect + WIN

By Frieda Tuesday, July 16, 2019 0 , , , Permalink 0

I recently visited Apotheek & Beauty in Monster again. This time for the Summer Beauty Event, again organized by my sweet friend Mariska of Marvelousz.com.  This lovely afternoon started with a delicious lunch, provided by Broodjeszaak Hop. Afterwards we were pampered with a wonderful facial treatment, pedicure and make-up by Pupa Milano. During lunch we were briefed by Joost (owner of Apotheek & Beauty) about how important it is to protect your skin well against the sun and that we usually don't do it properly. Beat the Heat and Protect If there's one product that you should use every day for healthy skin, it's ...

CATRICE Limited Edition ‘Sun Glow’

A healthy, softly bronzed and glowy skin fits just as well with the summer as warm party nights under the starry sky and seemingly endless weekends on the beach. With the Limited Edition "Sun Glow", from mid-August to mid-September, CATRICE combines beautiful bronzing and radiant highlight colors with silky-soft powder textures and softly glittering, liquid products. The summery must-haves help us to keep our sun-kissed skin, even when our holiday tan is already beginning to fade. Hello Summer Glow SUN GLOW GLOWY FACE & BODY HIGHLIGHTER 01 Sunkissed Glow A radiant summer look is easily within reach with this highlighter. The extra large, pressed ...