Beauty || E.L.F. Favourites

Quite some time ago i discovered the magical world of E.L.F. (which stands for Eyes Lips Face) by checking out youtube for some nice make-up looks and ever since then i'm addicted. The products are all budget , great & supereasy in use and another good thing: not tested on animals =)  Here are some of my favourite basics:

Mineral Infused Face Primer 

 

Me, Myself and Ice-cream

After a very busy week, yesterday evening i had a night all for myself and i absolutely loved it.
No work, no cleaning, no appointments..just realxing, eating and watching movies =) a great begin of the weekend if you ask me.

DIY || Avocado Face Mask

Last week i was looking for an avocado face mask recipe and after some reading i combined a few of my findings and created my own. It's quick, simple and i have to say my skin really felt so soft and smooth afterwards!

This variation will work best for dry or aging skin and to exfoliate dead skin cells.
Avocados are moisturizing, but the vitamin K in the avocado also tones skin, reducing dark circles and rosacea spots. Several B vitamins that are in avocados are beneficial to relieving stress. The simple act of taking the time to sit and relax as the mask is absorbed will ease stress as well.

So..what is it you need?

 - 1/2 medium ripe avocado

 - 1 tablespoon of honey

 - 1 tablespoon of olive oil

 - 25ml yoghurt

Step1:

Mash the avocado until creamy. Avocados naturally contain a deep penetrating vegetable oil that is perfect for dry skin care. Maybe the most important element of avocado is that it is a good source of potassium, which is known as the youth mineral, so whether you are eating avocados or making a face mask, they can help your skin maintain its healthy and beautiful glow.

Step 2:
Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the avocado mash. Honey has the ability to kill germs on the skin and can reduce swelling and inflammation, giving the skin a taught and youthful appearance.
 
Step 3:
Stir in the yogurt. Yogurt is a natural and gentle cleanser and is used in many skin care products. Yogurt also contains lactic acid, which soothes and softens the skin while tightening wrinkles and refining pores.

Step 4:

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Olive oil is a great moisturizer that won't clog your pores and is easily absorbed by your skin. So don't worry about breakouts

Step 5:

Wash your face gently with warm water and pat dry. Apply a thin layer of the avocado face mask to your face and neck. Allow the mask to set for at least 15 minutes. Rinse it off thoroughly with lukewarm water, followed by cold water to close up your pores.

Budget Beauty Buys

Yesterday i went to the drugstore to buy a present for my cousin as it's her birthday this tuesday. I tought i'd make a nice goodiebag for her including some make-up, facemasks, bodybutter etc.
As there was a huge sale i ended up spending over half an hour in that store, snooping around for nice products i wanted to try or just couldn't resist buying.

Nailpolish Stash

My humble collection of nailpolishes..a total of 35 pieces =)
I guess it could be worse, doesn't it?
Have to say i actually used every single piece of it, but my favourites will be my light pink Essie polish, the nude colour besides it, the bright pink Collistar one, the mint green one from Barry M and the chocolate brown one from E.L.F.

Mijn bescheiden collectie nagellakjes..een totaal van 35 stuks =)
Volgens mij kan het erger, of niet?
Ik moet zeggen dat ik ze stuk voor stuk een keertje heb gebruikt, maar mij favorieten blijven mijn licht roze Essie lakje, de nude-kleurige ernaast, de felroze van Collistar, de mintgroene van Barry M en de chocolade bruine van E.L.F.

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Rituals Ultimate Hammam Collection

Lovely gift from my boyfriend <3

The box contains Hammam Body Mud, Hammam Olive Secret shower paste, Hammam Delight showergel sensation, Hammam sea salt Hot scrub and Hammam ultra rich body cream. The products are based on fresh Euclyptus, with influences like Olive, Rice Milk & Ginger.

Curious as i am i allready opened a few of these and they smell delicious, can't wait to try them soon =)