Magical Moments with Lancome

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Your Life is made of memories, like a story book. I found that memories are much more than picture stories in your brain, it consists of all senses. I can have memories of feelings, certain scents, a special atmosphere, places, people, colors, music and noises…. and so much more…..

Lancome products have been in my life since I am a teenager, my first perfume I got as a present, it was “Tresor” – and it immediately makes me travel into my past and brings back memories…

Their new fragrance “La Vie est Belle” is a declaration of Happiness, it implies that a new chapter of Happiness is on it’s way. What an amazing promise and great association with hope and positivity. The new scent is uplifting but warm, it captivates memories of times past and points towards a beautiful new tomorrow. 

It has the elegant Iris as it’s top note, supported by the strong Patchouli and a sweet Gourmand. The bottle is inspired by a masterpiece from the Lancôme archives. A modern take on “The Crystal Smile” created in 1949 by artistic director George Delhomme. This bottle captures Lancôme founder Armand Petitjean’s vision of femininity, represented here in the shape of a smile.

Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Serum is a fast-acting anti-aging serum that reveals smoother, more radiant skin in as little as 7 days. This powerful anti-aging serum works to improve skin’s key signs of youth: radiance, elasticity, firmness, skin tone, and smoothness. It helps strengthen and protect skin’s moisture barrier.

No Skincare Routine is complete without a daily Serum. Apply after Cleansing and Toning and apply evenly across the face. As a special tip you can also mix a drop into your foundation to give a great glow to the skin.

Renergie Lift Multi-Action Day Cream is a daily moisturizer and anti-aging cream. It helps to lift and tighten the face but also makes the skin soft and plump. It helps to smooth fine lines and wrinkles and has a sunscreen added to avoid future sun damage.  This silky cream texture features hyaluronic acid to also provide all-day moisture and hydration. This cream is supporting  a flawless complexion – it is the ultimate lifting effect for younger-looking skin.

Definicils is the best Mascara if you would like to achieve a natural look. It delivers longer, high-definition lashes instantly. It also perfectly lengthens and separates  – no clumping or smearing. 

I always loved and still love Lancome products and so I was very excited to receive a collection of their best sellers to review. Thank you so much to Lancome and the Rakuten Network for sending me all these lovely products to try. Opinions in this post are strictly my own.

Thank you so much for visiting me here, it really means a lot to me,

xo BB

Staying Youthful with L’Occitane

A couple of weeks ago I turned 45…. time flies… I vividly remember my 30th Birthday, I had the same thought… “It’s not so bad..”.. And honestly it is not as long as you keep embracing changes as you go along and practice kindness – especially to yourself.

In my forties I felt the most significant changes so far – my body just feels different and has different needs than before. The same goes for my skin. It needs more care and attention than 15 years ago.

I was very excited to get the opportunity to work with L’Occitane and to review their newest products, The Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil-in-Serum and the Immortelle Divine Cream.

I used the Overnight Reset Oil-in-Serum at nighttime. It helps the skin recover overnight from my everyday life. My skin felt irritated and dry and the serum was like a healing potion that made my skin feel smooth and soft again. My skin looked rested in the morning and it gives it a satin like and smooth finish.

For Daytime I used the Immortelle Divine Cream who helps fight visible signs of aging. It is a rich but lightweight cream that gets absorbed by the skin but leaves a youthful glow. It has a subtle herbal smell that relaxes and soothes when you apply it. My skin also feels plumper and fine lines have faded, producing a more even complexion.

I absolutely love both products, it really rescued my skin from dryness and irritation and made it feel soft, plump and glowing again.

Thank you so much to L’Occitane for bringing you this post,

xo BB

…Brought to you by L’Occitane, opinions are strictly my own.

 

 

Summer Travels with Lather

Brought to you by Lather – Disclosure here – opinions are strictly my own.

Happy Monday!

This is my last day here in Salzburg, Austria – I am flying back to LA tomorrow, another long flight within a relatively short time. I must say I am really surprised how well I did with my jet lag this time around, I had previous trips where I had a hard time adjusting and sleeping, this time I had no problems whatsoever.

I personally think that it has a lot to do with my Yoga exercises, I made a point out of taking better care of my mind as well as of my body, set some healthy boundaries for myself and it improved my personal wellbeing and productivity a lot.

Flying on planes and airports have been a steady companion throughout my life being a dancer – I actually do not like to fly and I am also quite afraid but I got it down to a science and it became a normal and very manageable routine for me. But I make a point of taking extra special care of myself, flying and time changes are stressful for the body and I only use products  I love to make me feel good and to protect my skin.

This is why I am so excited to show you my latest obsession. I found out about Lather a couple of month ago on a trip to Arizona when I walked into one of their stores and loved it immediately. Lather is all about wellness and natural ingredients combined with aromatherapy. all their products contain unique healing ingredients and essential oils that are good for the mind and body.

I took the “Fly Away Kit” c/o with me on this trip, it includes travel-friendly sizes of  some of my favorites.

  1. mint thyme hair wash – a light daily cleanser that makes my hair feel soft and silky. peppermint and thyme oil are awakening and stimulating – great for the morning or to help with jet-lag when traveling.
  2. yuzu bergamot crème rinse – bergamot and yuzu naturally uplift and refresh and the product helps keeping your hair soft and elastic.
  3. bamboo lemongrass body wash – leaves your skin feeling clean and fresh – I kept using it for my face as well.
  4. lavender lime moisturizer – I also used it for my face,  I loved using it on the plane to  moisturize my skin.
  5. unscented lip balm – with broad spectrum SPF 15 – this was my life saver, no cracked, dry and irritated lips – the perfect protection and nourishment.
  6. AHA hand crème with evening primrose – AHAs gently exfoliate the skin, Evening primrose, rosehip and grapeseed oils moisturize and protect the skin. One of my absolute favorites, especially on the plane!

I would love to hear from you if you have any special routines and tips for traveling, please share with me, I would love to hear!

Thank you so much to Lather for bringing you this post!

xo BB