Would you like to impress me with skincare? Tell me it’s from Croatia. Want to reel me in for the long haul? Add something about natural ingredients and a family business. Want to see total excitement? Mention it’s from Istria! Oh, yes! NASHE organic skincare is handmade natural beauty from the historic city of Pula in Istria. The products are made using only the finest natural ingredients, free from parabens, silicones, and artificial fragrances. The brand is cruelty-free, tested exclusively on people—most often on the founders, Meri and Monika, who create both the formulations and design. Their dream was to…
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Harper’s Bazaar played me like a fiddle. With their June issue came a freebie—actually, two freebies. And not just any random minis. No. These were from L’Occitane. The only brand I mysteriously forgive for not being 100% natural. I don’t even have a logical reason for this. It’s like when someone asks why you fell in love with that person—you’re not going to reply with a ten-point checklist titled “His flawless family tree.” Love is blind. Period. Subconscious devotion, wrapped in aluminum tubes and Provençal dreams. The gifts? Two little joys from the Verbena line: a body lotion and a…
Back in September last year, I found myself deep in a late-night Google rabbit hole, looking for something – anything – to help with the rough, bumpy skin on my arms. The kind that just begs to be picked at (I know, I know – don’t judge). That’s when I stumbled upon rave reviews for CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream. The price? Reasonable. The ingredients? Promising. I checked the time. The pharmacy was closing in 20 minutes. I needed that cream now. Cue: car, screeching tires, in-and-out mission. Success. First impressions I started with the smaller 177 ml tube (there’s also…
If this were a cooking blog, I might be raving about a stainless steel saucepan or a quirky apple corer. But we’re all about beauty here – and today, it’s all about a few fabulous French icons that caught my eye as a little personal way to welcome spring (or simply treat myself!). My top picks? The shimmering Huile Prodigieuse dry oil from Nuxe, the Multi-Perfecting concealer from Guerlain, the Hypnose mascara by Lancôme, and the legendary Terracotta bronzer, also from Guerlain. Vive la France! 😄 Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil (Shimmer Version) I love books about French women. I’ve…
I first tried the French brand Caudalie thanks to a collaboration with Czech eshop Elnino, where I selected my first products. Until then, I had no idea about this cosmetic treasure from Bordeaux. And let me tell you, it’s something you absolutely need to try. Seriously, you need to. To my dismay (or perhaps not so much?), I discovered that they stock the full range of this brand at Müller in Zadar. Which, of course, is a bit of a trap. What you don’t see, doesn’t hurt… but I can’t help but feel a little panicked every time I walk…