Essence Trend Edition " MOUNTAIN CALLING"

A big hello to all you beauties out there,

Yay...it's winter again and with snow around, it's time to hit the slopes for skiing or hiking. Aptly keeping us armed and to enhance our beauty this winter, essence has brought out a beautiful trend edition by the name " MOUNTAIN CALLING". This trend edition is available from December' 2014 at your local drug store in  Germany, Czech Republic, Greece, Russia, Belarus and Bahrain.

The colour scheme with white, blue, red and dark green shades provides a winter feeling as well as a cool look. Thanks to the hand & nail balm, every beauty’s hands are given the intensive care they need to withstand even the coldest temperatures. The highlights of the trend edition are the eyeshadow palette with six colours and socks with a norwegian design. And the topper with white snowflake elements creates a nail style with a true snow-effect. The mountains are calling… with essence!

Eyeshadow palette (01 meet me @ the ski lodge)

Wonderful winter! The eyeshadow palette is extremely convincing with its winter colour combination of white, gold, brown as well as light and dark blue. Thanks to the high pigmentation and various effects ranging from pearly to matt, all mountain beauties are sure to attract plenty of attention. The packaging design is gorgeous, too, surrounding the eyeshadows with a true winter wonderland! Priced at 3.99 €.

2 in1 kajal pencil

Ice and earth colour. The duo kajal pencils in the cool colour combinations light and dark blue as well as dark green and brown offer accurate results on the upper and lower eyelid. The shades can be combined to create a trendy colour effect. 

Available in 01 today is fun day and 02 we love winter holidays for 1.49 € each.

Lip balms

A thing of the past... dry, chapped lips! The light and creamy formula of this lip balm makes lips feel pleasantly soft. Transparent white with a light shimmer and red provide a touch of glam in the mountains. 

Available in 01 snow alert! and 02 let's climb mount beauty for 1.49 € each.

Cream to powder blush

Rosy cheeks, even in the wintertime… this blush gives your complexion a fresh touch in the darker months of the year. Simply apply the creamy texture with your fingertips and blend – it instantly melts with your skin and provides powdery results. 

Available in 01 let's climb mount beauty for 2.79 €.

Translucent powder

Keep cool! The powder ensures a matt, flawless finish all day long. No matter how challenging your winter activities are – your make-up will remain untouched. The translucent powder adapts to the individual skin tone, making it suitable for all skin types. With a cool mountain embossment on the surface of the texture! 

Available in 01 snow alert! for 3.29 €.

Nail Polish

A perfect match for your outfit on the slopes! With nail polishes in red, dark green, white and light blue, trendy looks are guaranteed. The long-lasting texture and high coverage turn these nail polishes into perfect companions for a trip to mountains. 

Available in 01 today is fun day, 02 we love winter holidays!, 03 let's climb mount beauty and 04 snow alert!.  Priced at 1.59 € each.

Snow top coat

Snowflakes. The transparent top coat is a highlight for all ski bunnies. Thanks to white snowflakes elements, you can create a surprising snow-effect on your nails. Simply apply on top of your nail polish. Available in 01 snow alert! for 1.99 €.

Hand & Nail Balm

Care & cure! The moisturizing hand and nail cream ensures perfectly soft and pampered hands and nails, even when it’s cold as ice and the temperatures are below zero. The special formula won’t leave your hands feeling oily. 

Available in 01 meet me @ the ski lodge for 1.99 €.

Socks

Super cozy! Warm feet are guaranteed for all girls in the alps with these stylish socks. The woollen socks have a hip norwegian design and are the ideal companions when the weather is cold and frosty outside. 

Available in 01 meet me @ the ski lodge for 3.99 € for a pair.

As for me, nail polishes, the top coat as well as the blush are the only things which stand out in this trend edition. :-) What would you probably pick up for yourself ???

P.S. The above information has been provided by "Cosnova" and the prices quoted above are the recommended retail price and may vary!

Rossmann's Schön für mich "October" 2014 box

Hello lovelies,

Today I will introduce you all to my first ever Rossmann beauty box, namely "Schön für mich". 

What is"Schön für mich"?

It is basically a beauty box offered similar to that offered by drogerie stores like dm (lieblinge) and Müller (look box). You do not subscribe to this box instead every month you have the chance to win one of the limited 5000 boxes over the Rossmann's facebook page. Moreover you can try your luck for three consecutive days.  Isn't is great?  ;-) . You  learn immediately  if your are lucky to have won the box after which, the personalized coupon will be sent to your postal address after 4 weeks and the box should be ready for collection at your opted Rossmann branch. Ohh Moment...Mind you the box is not free but you just pay mere 5 euros for a products worth more than that. :-D
So go ahead and try your luck !!!

My October' 2014 box

Last month I got lucky and won this beautiful box. And just today I picked up this beauty box and though I knew it's contents (thanks other bloggers ;-)), I was super excited to open it. So here it is! The pinkish-violet box has interesting 7 products ranging from perfume, decorative cosmetics, and beauty products along with coupons for subsequent purchase of these products at Rossmann shop. The total value of the box lies at ca. 32,00 euros.

An overview to products found in the box:

Yoppy sexy glam EDP (30 mL)

It combines vibrant, floral notes with sensual and velvety flavors in an incomparably seductive fragrance. Whether in a little black dress at the romantic candle-light dinner or during an adventurous trips through the night, the intoxicating smell of Yoppy Sexy Glam conjoint passion and fascination. Price 5.95 €

Wellness & Beauty Duschshcaum with Vanille Extract and Macadamial oil (150 mL)

The velvety-soft shower gel gently cleanses and leaves a smooth and soft sensation. Price 2.99 €

Nonique Anti-Anging Eye cream (15 mL)

This eye cream is a luxury skin care from nature for highest claims. The rich anti-aging formula with selected bio-active ingriedients provides for a fresh and radiant eye area. Nonique "Naturkosmetik" fights against dryness, fine lines and loss of elasticity. Price ca. 6 €

Rival de Loop Clean & Care Soap free wash gel (150 mL) 

This soap-free wash gel is pH- neutral on skin and is developed specially for gentle and daily cleansing of Normal and mixed skin. The pleasant creamy foam efficiently clears Make-up, and excessive sebum and dirt . Price 0.99 €

Merz Spezial Beauty Talent Intensivkonzentrat (75 mL)

Stretch -marks, wrinkles or scars??? The innovation: Merz Spezial Beauty Talent.

Clinically proven effects are observed after 12 weeks continuous use. It reduces appearance of Stretch marks, wrinkles and scars. Improves skin texture by reducing unevenness. Moisturises intensively and smoothens dry skin. Ideal for face and body. Price ca. 10 €

Essence Lash Princess Mascara

Royal and Absolutely unique! Like a princess, the mascara is embossed with a wonderful evening gown. The new lash princess mascara with specially formed "Cobra-brush" wraps every single eyelash and creates dazzling volume with great swing. An intensive impact for eyelashes!! Price 3.25 €

Rival de Loop Eyeshadow duo No. 03 black diamond

The velvety texture of the eyeshadow allows easy application and provides a fine skin feeling. The colour of the eyeshadow duo is fine and passes very well with each other in a harmonic combination. The eyeshadow also features long-lasting properties. Price 2.49 €

Conclusion

The highlight of this box for me is definitely the Merz Spezial beauty talent and have started using it. Hopefully I'll observe some definite changes. I have already been using Rival de Loop wash gel for quite sometime and recommend it whole heartedly. It the best wash gel in my eyes apart from the one from essence. Nonique is the brand that I don't know and would like to test this herbal product. The eye-shadow and shower gel are other  useful products that one can  require anytime. The mascara, have heard a lot of positive reviews, so it belongs to my make-up collection and eager to test it too. The packaging is truly eye-catching. :-* The  perfume is the only thing that I wouldn't invest my money in and would gift to my friend or someone. Unfortunately, I couldn't relate to its odor and don't think it identifies completely to what it claims.

Overall, I am deeply satisfied with the range of product provided in the box. I could apparently use all of them in a good way. At this moment, I would like to thank Rossmann for their efforts for bringing out such an interesting, lovely and useful box. Three cheers to Rossmann!! :-*

Essence Pure Skin Anti- Spot Toner & Powder

Hello beauties,

Hope you all are doing good and enjoying life :-)

Today I introduce you to my all time favourite toner (gesichtwasser) that fights pickel and spots on face. This one is from Essence Pure Skin range, namely, anti-spot toner & powder (anti-pickel gesichtwasser & puder) and costs 2.25 € for a 200 ml bottle at Rossmann.

The Essence pure skin anti-spot toner & powder is essentially a liquid like any other toner or cleansing liquid but has an anti-bacterial powder sitting at the bottom (see picture). Shake the bottle well before use and the powder gets miscible with the water. The powder in this facial toner efficiently absorbs excess oil from skin, thereby cleansing and mattifying the skin.  The CLEARDERM complex consisting of salicylic acid and allantoin aids in reducing pimples and any spots leading to them. It also helps to get rid of blackheads and evens out the skin.

For those who don't know about the above mentioned two main ingredients of the CLEARDERM complex, here's a quick information:

1) Salicyclic acid is common in topical anti-acne products because of its direct effect on skin cells. It causes cells of epidermis to shed easily, which opens the clogged pores and bacteria within are neutralised. It also constricts the pore size so that new cell growth is increased providing healthy skin.

2) Allantoin on the other hand has moisturising  and wound healing properties and soothes irritating skin

Application: I have a combination skin and I apply this toner all over your face daily after night time cleansing routine. using a cotton pad.  However, recommended is to use it every morning and night after cleansing routine.

Well, I have been using this product for about two weeks now and I could definitely feel the change in my skin texture. It is much smoother and even. It doesn't burn or irritate my skin at all and has a slight sweet smell. I don't get pimples that often and when I do get even a slight eruption , it easily fades off within a day. 

I am very satisfied with this product and recommend it whole-heartedly to everyone suffering from breakouts every now and then or with very oily skin. So far, it is the most efficient toner for me as my skin feels fresh and supple even the next morning. 

P.S. I do moisturise my skin after cleansing & toning routine. Moisturising is so very important ;-)

Do you have experience with this product or with similar product/s? Please do share your views :-)

Till next time.....

Have a good day!

Keep Smiling :-)

Essence Trend Edition: " 24h Hand Protection Balm - Cake Pops"

A big hello to all you beauties,

Today I would like to introduce you to the upcoming trend edition from essence focusing on our beautiful and dutiful hands. 

So here it is,

The new essence trend edition “24h hand protection balm – cake pops” is dedicated to the cute patisserie creations which are Small, round, colourful and absolutely delicious. Cake pops come in various shapes and sizes and are lovingly decorated with icing, sugar beads or sprinkles. And so does the new and beautifully designed hand-balms which are now available in the scrumptious cake pop fragrances vanilla & cinnamon, cherry & coconut as well as cookies & almond. Enriched with ingredients like Shea butter and coconut oil, these essence hand-balms provide dry, chapped hands with intensive moisture and leave your hands feeling wonderfully soft.  The 24-hour formula is absorbed super-fast and won’t leave an oily film behind on your skin. 

Pampering and a lovely fragrance for your hands… with Essence!

essence 24h hand protection balm –

vanilla & cinnamon

The aromatic mixture of vanilla & cinnamon combined with the tried-and -tested 24 h formula ensures long-lasting protection. This dessert dream is simply irresistible and is an absolute must-have this season. 

essence 24h hand protection balm –

cherry & coconut

This hand cream creation is a real fragrance sensation. Fruity cherry and exotic coconut unites as an absolute dream team! And nourishing care doesn’t fall short either :-) This fruity flavour optimally replenishes your hands with plenty of moisture, even at low winter temperatures.

essence 24h hand protection balm –

cookies & almond

The combination of a delicious cookie and bittersweet almond scent is irresistible and provides an absolute fragrance experience whenever you apply the balm. With this pastry party, say "Goodbye" to chapped hands!

Essence “24h hand protection balm – cake pops” will be available in stores from October to December 2014. Recommended price : 1.99€ each

WOW! What a fragrant and flavourful collection of hand-balms. These hand-balms are just tailor made for me as I loooovvvveeee the goodness of Shea butter. And of course, the coconut oil is my typical (indian) home remedy to combat dryness.

My countdown for october has started :-D

And yours???

Do write me in if these hand-balms attends to your expectation!

Till next time

Keep Smiling :-)