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I Love… Cosmetics stormed onto the cosmetics scene in 2008 in Britain and they totally succeeded in their “smell delicious, feel delicious” mission. Not only that I love the packaging of their products, I am hooked on almost-every-scent they launched so far. So yummy, they really come up with smells that will make you want to eat their products. My mouth is watering right now (I am sniffing their body lotion while writing this post). I Love… has a wide range of products including body lotion, shower gel, lip balm, lip gloss and hand cream in so many different scents. I literally cannot wait to cover myself in a deliciously smelling Raspberry Vanilla nourishing shower cream, which includes a skin softening vitamin complex and Shea Butter to help moisturize and keep skin soft and supple. Natural extracts of raspberry and vanilla help me give a calm and revived feeling. Another shower must-have, is their Strawberries & Cream exfoliating shower smoothie which contains natural Almond Shell to help exfoliate and keep my skin smooth and soft. It makes you feel scrumptious with a burst of fresh strawberries and smooth yummy cream. When it comes to body lotions, I haven’t been much of a fan lately and the products I can stand on my skin can be counted on the fingers of one hand. I Love… Strawberries & Cream moisturizing body lotion is one of them for sure. It leaves my skin smelling and feeling fabulous, well moisturized and silky-smooth, plus it absorbs quickly. I Love… products are definitely worth checking out if you are looking for some gorgeous, deliciously scented products that will magically transport you to a different place, evoking powerful memories and happy emotions.

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A product worth mentioning right in the beginning is most definitely the-one-and-only – the Carmex. Carmex Everyday Lipbalm is available in a variety of forms, flavors and sun protection so there is sure to be one that is perfect for you. I do prefer those in jars to those in tubes or sticks (however they are not really hygienic and practical). The classic jars filled with lip balm are formulated to heal chapped lips and relieve symptoms of cold sores. Can you believe that this iconic white jar with its yellow cap has been around for 75 years? It is the only product that helps treat really dry lips, hands down. The downside may be the scent, some may find it unpleasant. I have the one with SPF15 as well – the cherry flavoured one, that I mostly use it when I am exposed to the sun (I prefer the original).

The other brand worth mentioning is definitely Burt’s Bees (all natural ingredients). I’ve come across their products about two years ago and tried the Beeswax Lip Balm, love it. I kind of forgot about them, and few weeks back I got the Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm and our love was renewed! Their tinted balms give you a hint of colour with a soft, sweet flavor and natural ingredients that moisturize and condition your lips. Available in nine flirty shades – I got it in Pink Blossom, which is perfect for everyday use.

When it comes to lipsticks, I haven’t been using them on a daily basis until I found the Lilylolo ones! They are really creamy, giving my lips natural glow while protecting them with Vitamin E and rosemary extract. Easy to wear, soft on the lips and moisturising. I got them in four different shades – Love Affair (a perfect natural colour, which I mostly use), Demure (natural peachy beige), Berry Crush (perfect builtable berry shade) and Desire (rich punchy red shade). Plus, they changed the packaging recently and it looks so amazing!

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Lately my hair care routine consists of three L’Oreal Professional Mythic Oil products – shampoo, mask and milk spray. First of all, I would like to point out that the smell of these three products is unbelievably amazing, I am totally hooked! Mythic Oil nourishing shampoo is suitable for all hair types, it provides a refreshing cleansing experience, leaving my hair feeling soft, tamed and looking shinny. The formula is enriched with a blend of argan and cottonseed oils. The packaging is really handy (a pump!) and looking quite luxurious. The second product is Mythic Oil nourishing masque which is also suitable for all hair types and is designed to intensely nourish and replenish the hair. I usually leave it on for 3minutes before rinsing (I use it as masque and as a conditioner as well – when I use it as a conditioner I only apply it on my roots) and the result is a healthy, glossy, soft hair. The formula is enriched with a blend of argan, avocado, cottonseed and grapeseed oils. Last but not least – Mythic Oil reinforcing milky mist is as well suitable for all hair types, however best for fine to normal hair. Its conditioning formula enriched with Royal Jelly and Passiflora Oil leaves hair looking smooth and sleek. It is perfect as a post-shampoo detangler, a pre blowdry conditioner or finishing spritz. Although these products were sent to me by L’Oreal Professional team, this post reflects my own truthful opinion. Nevertheless, the products speak for themselves! Paraben free.

Mythic Oil shampoo (250ml) = 14,60€
Mythic Oil masque (200ml) = 23,10€
Mythic Oil milk (125ml) = 27,50€

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We can all feel the need of a confidence boost every now and then. Self confidence is essential in a healthy and happy personality. Low self confidence influences how you view yourself and consequently your ability to accomplish goals and how you interact with others. That is why I decided to share my quick ultimate confidence boost tips (this post is also a reminder for me as well):

smile
It may sound obvious, but lots of research suggests that if you smile (even if you fake it), it will lift your mood. Smilling will lower your heart rate levels and make you feel more relaxed. This one is actually the hardest one for sure, but give it a go! Think of things that make you happy and make you smile – it may be your pet doing ridiculous things, a funny movie or TV series, chatting with your friend…

straigthen up
Stand up straight – stand tall and relax your shoulders! Good posture shows confidence, no matter if you are feeling it or not. Benefits are mental and physical. It is also very importaint to maintain good posture while sitting (this is the part where I fail every. single. time.). Pull your navels toward your spines,
roll your shoulders back, stick your chests out.

improve your skin
A small amount of concealer can transform your appearance in a few seconds! Put it in the inner dark corners of your eyes, the outer corners of the eyes and on both sides of the nostrils. I would totally recommend to use Vichy Idealia Eyes, which targets dark circles, fine lines and shadow areas of the eye contour. Your skin will look healthier and more illuminant in just few moves. For those who think you need a bit more covering up, I would recomend to check out the new Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet fluid foundation, a lightweight second-skin foundation that gives smooth-effect finish and at the same time makes your skin look natural. To finish up, you can add some color with the Chanel limited edition healthy glow multi-colour broad spectrum Les Beiges. However, improving your skin starts with proper skin care, do not forget to cleanse, tone and moisturise your skin!

wear a perfum
On days like this I would totally recomend you to go for a strong feminine scent, that gives you power and strength throughtout the entire day. My absolute favourite one is the new Thierry Mugler Alien Eau Extraordinare – an illuminating and intensely feminine Eau de Toilette. Floral, woody, amber creation in three revelations that will make you feel confident just after one spray.

be bold 
Give yourself some color! Wearing a bold lipstick will boost your confidence for sure. You can either go for a classic red, choose a deeper color or pick a trendy shade like fuchsia. Just make sure that you line your lips with a pencil and apply the lipstick with precision. If you’re not so much of a lippe person, try adding some color by wearing clothes or accessories in bold colors.

reduce cellulite quickly 
First of all, don’t bother and stress yourselves about it – the majority of adult women have it. However, you can still do some things to reduce it. Eat healthy and clean, drink enough of water, do sports (exercise and sweat)… It will take time to see results, therefore I would definetly add a body slimming, cellulite reducing product. Shiseido Advanced Body Creator provides slimming and powerful anti-cellulite effects and maintains moisture while increasing skin’s softness, you will notice a cooling effect with the scent of grapefruit and spices.

reward yourself 
Treat yourself with some beauty products you’ve wanted for ages or those shoes you’ve been window shopping for the last few weeks (before they are sold out!), pick some statement jewelry… Take time to do your manicure, sipp some wine and take a bubble bath. Take time for your self, read a book and don’t worry about all the things that should already be done. You’ll be far more efficient after being relaxed.

workout
Getting exercise improves your mood, releases stress, and eventually will help you feel better about your look. Taking 30 minutes of exercise three times a week is enough to have a positive impact. For me, it is a trip to the gym or running in the nature.

pick some cheek lingerie
If you need a confidence boost, try buying new underwear! My pick would defiently be cheeky, sensual and playful pair at the same time. I am (and my boyfriend is as well) totally in love with my new Cheek by Lisca Primrose set – a push up bra with a magnetic clip and brazilian briefs. I swear, it even makes it easier to put together the whole outfit if I wear lingerie I love.

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Afrodita is a leading beauty brand in Slovenia focused on facial and body care. I was invited to their press release for the new and renewed Clean Phase line which focuses on cleansing and toning products. They’ve got a new visual design (which looks so fresh and clean in my opinion), their products contain an even larger share of natural ingredients, plus they added three new products: eye make up remover (that also removes water-resistant make up without rubbing), cleansing gel for effective cleansing of all skin types and micellar solution that cleanses and tones your skin in one simple step. In the goodie bag I also got the rest of the line which includes – cleansing milk Soft and tonic Soft (suitable for dry and sensitive skin type), cleansing foam and tonic (suitable for normal to oily skin) and a peeling cream. The products are paraben, paraffin and alcohol free and are therefore also suitable for sensitive skin. Additionally, and most importantly, they feature a skin-friendly pH value. Overall, I can say that the products surprised me in a positive way, they are really affordable; I’d totally recommend them to any of you who can get your hands on them (you can get them in 17 foreign markets – check HERE).