Beauty Articles

Swarzkopf Fibre Clinix Bonding Light Oil The Schwarzkopf newly released Fibre Clinix Bonding Light Oil for fine to normal hair is an absolute game-changer in the world of haircare. As someone with fine, lackluster locks, I’ve always struggled to find a product that can add volume, nourishment, and shine without weighing down my hair. However, this incredible bonding oil has exceeded all my expectations and has become a must-have in my haircare routine. What sets the Schwarzkopf Fibre Clinix Bonding Light Oil apart is its lightweight formula. Unlike many other hair oils on the market, this oil doesn’t leave your hair feeling greasy or heavy. Instead, it effortlessly absorbs into the hair, leaving it feeling incredibly soft, smooth, and weightless. This is a game-changer for people with fine to normal hair, as it provides much-needed nourishment and shine without compromising on volume. The advanced bonding technology creates new hair bonds, immediately strengthening and providing long-lasting repair to the inner core of the hair fibre. Hair is protected from split ends and future hair breakage, resulting in smooth, resilient and strong hair. Additionally, this bonding light oil is heat-protective, making it perfect for those who frequently style their hair with hot tools. It forms a protective barrier around the hair, guarding it against damage caused by heat styling. This feature has been a game-changer for me as I can now enjoy the benefits of styling without worrying about the long-term impact on the health of my hair. text Elva Ahlbin

The Glow Range by Indy Beauty Indy Beauty offers a remarkable vitamin C skincare series called The Glow Range that includes the Glow on brightening toner, Vitamin C+E Ferulic Acid Serum, Arbutin & Liquorice Glow Up Moisturizer, and Vitamin C Bright Eyes Cream. This powerful combination of products harnesses the benefits of vitamin C to enhance your skincare routine and promote a radiant complexion. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that offers numerous benefits for the skin. Firstly, it helps to brighten the complexion by reducing the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, resulting in a more even skin tone. Additionally, vitamin C aids in collagen production, which can improve the skin’s elasticity and firmness, leading to a smoother and more youthful appearance. This essential nutrient also helps to protect the skin against environmental damage caused by free radicals, such as pollution and UV rays. To maximize the effectiveness of vitamin C in your skincare routine, it is important to use it consistently and correctly. Start by cleansing your face thoroughly to remove any dirt or impurities. Then, apply a few drops of the Vitamin C+E Ferulic Acid Serum to your face and gently massage it in, focusing on areas of concern. This serum helps to deliver a concentrated dose of vitamin C to your skin, promoting a healthy and vibrant complexion. After applying the serum, follow up with the Arbutin & Liquorice Glow Up Moisturizer. This moisturizer not only provides hydration but also contains arbutin and liquorice, which work together with vitamin C to enhance the brightening effects and promote a natural glow. Lastly, don’t forget the delicate skin around your eyes. The Vitamin C Bright Eyes Cream is specifically formulated to target dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines in this area. Gently apply a small amount to the under-eye area, using your ring finger to tap it in until fully absorbed. By incorporating Indy Beauty’s vitamin C series into your skincare routine, you can reap the benefits of this powerful ingredient and achieve a brighter, more youthful complexion. Remember to use the products consistently and as directed to maximize their effectiveness and enjoy the radiant results.

Beauty: Scrub & Protect text Yasmine Mubarak ALL GLOW’D UP Sugar Scrub, Estrid Scrub up your life, with the gentle sugar scrub by Swedish brand Estrid. A vegan body scrub for a smooth and uplifting feeling. The formula melts right on to your body and results in a soft hydrated feeling. Gentle yet effective thanks to the fine sugar particles. The scent it’s lovely as well – flowery with a blend of rose.  It leaves a soft layer on the body and don’t dry as other scrubs may do. The bottle is also not too bad, which has a secret layer underneath the top, which makes it non-greasy to have in the bathroom.  Bio‑Oil® Skincare Oil (Natural) A good body oil is a great way to protect your skin after a scrub. The Bio-Oil is a secret gem that makes your skin hydrated and protects from future stretchmarks and scars. Kim Kardashian herself, swear by it, and it’s actualy really good. The new product differs from the classic, with that it’s only natural ingrediatns. Since the product is only using natural oils. It makes this one the first time a natural product has been proven to match the performance of a category-leading product. Olaplex No 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and Olaplex No 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner It’s not only the body that needs a detox scrub and protection, Olaplex has become a classic for damaged hair. After coloring, bleaching and heavy treatments. While it’s mainly used at saloons, the hair care brand has found it’s way into people’s bathrooms. The schampoo truly ‘’scrubs’’ your hair clean, making the hair ready to absorb the treatments and the conditioner. The products has been proven to dramatically repair, protect and strengthen all hair types – from the finest to the thickest. The No.4 Shampoo repairs and protects from our everyday stress factors of split ends, and damaged hair by re-linking broken bonds. Thanks to the only patented formula that helps damage. The conditioner is also worth mentioning as it turns dry and brittle hair soft and shiny. If your hair is a bit drier, make sure to use a treatment for that extra moisturize, as Olaplex focuses on the re-built of each hair. Lush, Srubbie Body Butter A favorite each winter is to go an buy the body scrub/body butter from LUSH called Scrubbie. It’s a luxurious treat for your body. When the skin gets dried and irritated, this is the savior. While I haven’t gotten it this year, I am ready to buy it again. The best part with this scrub is that you can hold it, like a bar of hard soap, and don’t get your hands irritated. Simply glide over damp skin and rinse off. The exfoliating and hydrating honey buffer can be used in the bath or shower, with ground coconut shells and almonds to scrub. The best part is the delicate cocoa butter, shea butter and coconut oil to nourish and moisturize and keeps your skin hydrated long after. Summer Fridays Summer Skin Nourishing Body Lotion Silky and coconutty, Summer Fridays Summer Skin Nourishing Body Lotion disappears into skin, delivering a matte finish that feels lovely. It treats your skin and your senses with the coconut smell and is a lovely end of the day treat. Packed with plant-derived butters and oils, its non-greasy formula instantly melts into skin to provide all-day moisture. Lova Skin Instant Foot Peeling Don’t forget your feet during the winter season. This essential foot kit has you covered. The Lova Skin is literally magic, and works even on the most sensitive feet. With ingredients such as Swiss Glacier Water and Aloe Vera, the Foot Peel reveals the natural beauty of your feet. From the first application, you can’t believe your eyes – the roughness is gone. After only 60 seconds you can see your feet transform, and has become an essential part of beauty routine all year around. The only thing is to make sure you moisturize your feet afterward, almost every second day – since the peeling is very effective to exfolitate and as always, you have to maintain the hydration, or your feet will crack up again.

YSL Rouge Pur Couture The Bold Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Beauty presents the Rouge Pur Couture The Bold, a remarkable addition to their lipstick collection. This lipstick is designed for those who embrace their boldness and seek a statement-making look. With its exceptional qualities and luxurious packaging, it exudes modern luxury and couture edge. One of the standout features of this lipstick is its ability to deliver bold color in just one stroke. Its highly pigmented formula ensures intense and vibrant color payoff from the very first application, eliminating the need for multiple touch-ups throughout the day. The Rouge Pur Couture The Bold takes shine to a whole new level. Its unique formula provides a couture shine that is simultaneously intense and thin. You have control over the shine level, whether you prefer a subtle sheen or a dazzlingthree-dimensional effect. It’s a finish that stands out – not quite gloss, not quite satin, not quite matte – but a pure, uninhibited shine that commands attention. Comfort is also prioritized in this innovative lipstick. With 40% caring ingredients, it offers ultimate lasting comfort for up to 10 hours. Infused with red floral oil from YSL Beauty Ourika Gardens and grape oil, it leaves your lips feeling smooth, nourished, and comfortable throughout the day. The Rouge Pur Couture The Bold is not only exceptional in its performance but also reflects YSL Beauty’s commitment to quality. The packaging is a testament to luxury, featuring a gold and black design that adds a touch of elegance to your makeup collection. In conclusion, the YSL Rouge Pur Couture The Bold is a remarkable lipstick that offers bold color, intense shine, and lasting comfort. With its luxurious packaging and focus on quality, it is a perfect choice for those seeking a statement-making look. Embrace your boldness, dress boldly, and let your lips shine with confidence and style.

MANTLE – The Hydra Serum MANTLE launches The Hydra Serum, based on collagen-rich jellyfish. The Hydra Serum is designed for intense hydration, featuring MANTLE’s exclusive mPelagic2 complex—an innovative fusion of jellyfish mucin and Arctic deep-sea algae. This potent formula strengthens the skin’s resilience, deeply moisturizes, and leaves the complexion balanced, plump, and radiant. Jellyfish mucin is set to be the standout ingredient of 2024, rivaling the popular snail mucin with its powerful moisturizing and collagen-enhancing properties. Capable of binding up to three times more moisture than hyaluronic acid, jellyfish mucin elevates hydration to a new level. Paired with Arctic deep-sea algae, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, and blue malachite extract, The Hydra Serum combats surface dryness and imparts a healthy, luminous glow. www.mantleskin.com

Color Wow’s Money Mist Introducing Color Wow’s Money Mist: The Ultimate Leave-In Conditioning Treatment for Luxurious Hair Color Wow, the innovative brand behind the famed Money Masque, has unveiled its latest breakthrough: the Money Mist. This nutrient-rich, intensely hydrating leave-in conditioning treatment is designed for all hair types, promising to revolutionize your hair care routine. A Vision of Excellence: The Story Behind Color Wow Founded by beauty industry veteran Gail Federici, Color Wow embodies her philosophy of creating high-performance products that address real hair issues. Federici, who co-founded the brand, has consistently prioritized cutting-edge science and exceptional ingredients to solve the most persistent hair problems. Her commitment to innovation and quality has established Color Wow as a trusted name in hair care. The Magic of Money Mist Money Mist is formulated with the Proprietary Baolyzed Amino Complex™ and marine botanical extracts, making it a powerhouse for hydration and hair health. These ingredients work synergistically to renew elasticity, strengthen hair fibers, and prevent split ends, resulting in longer, healthier hair. The product not only repairs and fortifies but also leaves hair glossy, manageable, and luxuriously smooth. Why Money Mist is a Game Changer – Super-Hydrating for All Hair Types: Whether your hair is curly, straight, thick, or thin, Money Mist provides essential moisture, making it suitable for everyone.– Enhanced Elasticity: The formulation helps renew hair’s elasticity, crucial for maintaining length and preventing breakage.– Strengthens and Repairs: By reinforcing hair fibers and combating split ends, it ensures your hair remains resilient and strong.– Luxurious Shine and Smoothness: The blend of ingredients imparts a brilliant shine and silky texture, giving your hair a high-end, pampered feel.– Heat Protection: It also offers vital protection from heat styling, ensuring your hair stays healthy and damage-free. Key Ingredients – Proprietary Baolyzed Amino Complex™: This complex penetrates deep into the hair shaft, locking in moisture and fortifying each strand. It also shields the surface of the hair, preventing damage and promoting overall hair health.– Hydrating Marine Plants: The combination of Blue Sea Kale, Kelp, and Red Algae provides intense hydration, enhances elasticity, and prevents wear and tear, making your hair stronger and more resilient. How to Use Money Mist For best results, spray Money Mist evenly on clean, damp hair. Comb through to distribute the product thoroughly, then style as usual. This easy application integrates seamlessly into your hair care routine, delivering professional results with minimal effort. Color Wow’s Money Mist is cruelty-free and vegan, aligning with ethical beauty standards while delivering unparalleled performance. Experience the transformative power of Money Mist and enjoy the benefits of longer, healthier, and more beautiful hair.

Eleven Favorite Beauty Products text Elva Ahlbin Enhancing your natural beauty with the right products can make all the difference in your daily routine. In this article, I will be sharing some of my current favorite beauty products that have become essential elements of my daily routine. These carefully selected items offer exceptional quality and performance, making them indispensable for achieving a flawless and radiant look.   1. OPTMZD Skin 24-Hour Routine SPF 30 Calming & Protecting Day CreamThe OPTMZD Skin 24-Hour Routine SPF 30 Calming & Protecting Day Cream is a skincare essential that provides comprehensive protection and nourishment for your skin. This multi-tasking day cream offers broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection, shielding your skin from harmful UV rays while keeping it hydrated and calm throughout the day. With its lightweight, non-greasy formula, it’s the perfect base for makeup application and an essential step in your daily skincare regimen. 2. Sisley Phyto-Teint PerfectionFor a flawless complexion Sisley Phyto-Teint Perfection is an ideal foundation choice. It offers even and natural-looking coverage while caring for your skin. Its lightweight, silky formula seamlessly blends in, leaving your skin looking fresh and radiant. With long-lasting coverage and a range of shades, it’s an essential product for achieving a flawless base. 3. Hickap Bronze and Contour Icy Chai Achieve a sculpted, sun-kissed look with the Hickap Bronze and Contour in the shade Icy Chai. This versatile product effortlessly contours and defines facial features while imparting a natural, warm glow. Its blendable formula allows for seamless application, making it a must-have for creating dimension and radiance. 4. H&M Beauty Do-it-All-Stick Sweetness DahliaThe H&M Beauty Do-it-All-Stick in Sweetness Dahlia is a versatile multi-use product that adds a pop of color to your cheeks, lips, and even eyes. Its creamy texture blends seamlessly, providing a natural flush of color for a fresh and youthful appearance. This convenient stick is perfect for on-the-go touch-ups and simplifies your beauty routine. 5. LH Cosmetics Shaping Light Rose GlowFor a radiant glow, look no further than LH Cosmetics Shaping Light Rose Glow. This highlighter imparts a beautiful rose gold shimmer to accentuate your cheekbones and other areas you wish to illuminate. With its silky texture and subtle yet impactful glow, it’s perfect for achieving a fresh and youthful look. 6. Minolei Oil-Absorbing PowderSay goodbye to excess shine with Minolei Oil-Absorbing Powder. This versatile product effectively absorbs oil, providing a matte finish that lasts all day. Its lightweight formula is suitable for all skin types, making it a go-to solution for a fresh, shine-free complexion. 7. XBrow Micro Sculpting Brow PencilAchieve perfectly sculpted brows with the XBrow Micro Sculpting Brow Pencil. Its fine tip allows for precise application, filling in and defining brows with natural-looking results. This long-lasting formula ensures your brows look flawless all day long. 8. NYX Duck PlumpAchieve extreme gloss and pigmented results in one simple swipe with NYX Duck Plump. This lip product offers maximum intense color with minimal effort, providing a vibrant and long-lasting finish. Enriched with ginger, it plumps and hydrates your lips, giving them a fuller appearance that lasts. Available in both transparent and super-pigmented shades, NYX Duck Plump is the perfect choice for luscious lips that make a statement. 9. Chanel Beauty’s 31 Le RougeChanel Beauty’s 31 Le Rouge is the epitome of exclusivity, drawing inspiration from the iconic address of 31 rue Cambon, the birthplace of CHANEL creation. This exceptional lipstick not only provides rich, enduring color but also serves as a firming, smoothing, and moisturizing lip care product, offering a comprehensive approach to lip beauty and care. 10. By Terry Lash-Expert Twist Brush MascaraFor luscious, voluminous lashes, look no further than the By Terry Lash-Expert Twist Brush Mascara. This innovative mascara features a dual-action brush that can be twisted to lengthen or volumize your lashes, allowing you to customize your desired look with ease. Its smudge-proof and long-lasting formula ensures that your lashes stay beautifully defined all day long, making it a must-have for any makeup enthusiast. 11. L’Oréal Infallible 3-Second Setting MistLock in your makeup look with the L’Oréal Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist. This lightweight, micro-fine mist sets makeup in place for up to 24 hours, ensuring a fresh and flawless finish. Its quick-drying formula provides a smooth, dewy result, making it an essential step in any makeup routine. These carefully curated beauty products are a testament to the transformative power of high-quality cosmetics and skincare. Whether you’re looking to perfect your everyday makeup routine or achieve a radiant, flawless complexion, these products offer exceptional performance and versatility, making them indispensable additions to your beauty collection.

Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche In the realm of luxury fragrances, CHANEL has long been a beacon of sophistication and style, captivating the senses with their exquisite creations. Among their illustrious lineup, Chance Eau Fraîche stands out as a radiant gem, offering a harmonious blend of floral and woody notes that evoke a sense of vitality and energy. At the heart of Chance Eau Fraîche lies a symphony of scents that exude freshness and intensity in equal measure. The fragrance opens with a burst of invigorating citron accord, setting the stage for a luminous floral bouquet enriched with the opulence of jasmine. As the scent evolves, a deep and amber-infused base of teak wood emerges, leaving a lingering and captivating trail in its wake. Inspired by the spontaneity and joy of seizing opportunities, Chance Eau Fraîche is a celebration of life’s unexpected moments. It embodies the spirit of audacity and success, much like the iconic founder of the CHANEL brand, Mademoiselle Chanel, who believed that true chance was crafted by one’s own daring choices and outlook on life. The art of perfuming with Chance Eau Fraîche is a sensory experience like no other. With a generous spray on the skin or clothing, the fragrance envelops you in a veil of elegance and allure, ensuring that you carry the essence of chance and possibility with you throughout the day. In a world where luxury is defined by craftsmanship and creativity, CHANEL’s Chance Eau Fraîche stands as a testament to the brand’s commitment to excellence and innovation. With its sparkling blend of freshness and depth, this fragrance is a timeless companion for those who dare to embrace life’s opportunities with grace and style. Link CHANEL Chance Eau Fraîche

The Essentials for a Glowy March text Yasmine Mubarak Say hello to glowy- and natural looking skin. We have gathered our favorites from the last month, focusing on sun protection, skin and that feeling of being kissed by the spring sun. Products we know work, from a glow screen, to a high-concentrate serum and body wash. C E Ferulic®, Skin CeuticalsSay hello to one of Sofia Richie’s new favorite products. This C E Ferulic serum offers effective protection against free radicals and leaves the skin healthy and radiant for a great spring glow. The serum contains three antioxidants; L-ascorbic acid, vitamin E and ferulic acid, that creates synergy and makes C D Ferulic® an effective protection against free radicals. L-ascorbic acid consists of 15% vitamin C which effectively neutralizes free radicals, while vitamin E has soothing properties and contributes to cell renewal. Find it at skinceuticals.com Enhanced Body Glow Wash, RahuaAs new to the brand, one of the first products I tried was the Enchanced Body Glow Wash. It’s enriched with plant-powered hyaluronic acid that plumps and gives moisture to the skin. The cleanser not only cleans but  nourishes your body’s beautiful skin without removing vital natural oils that protect the skin. Horsetail extract boosts and improves collagen production. With rainforest grown achiote extract protects pre- and post- sun exposure, smooths and gives skin glowing energy.  With a scent of coconut and guava for what the brand calls a ‘paradise escape’. Find it here.  L’Oréal True Match Nude Plumping Tinted SerumTrue Match Tinted Serum is a light covering foundation for a naturally nude look. The formula contains light-reflecting mineral pigments that instantly cover blemishes or unevenness in skin tone, but still allow your own skin tone to shine through. Gives your skin a radiant, natural and makeup-free look. Shades that are easy to blend out and blend perfectly with the skin to suit many different skin tones. Find it at your nearest L’Oréal retailer.  Supergoop! Glow ScreenWhile the first time using the Glow Screen sunscreen was many years ago, it’s still a product that should get its spotlight. Especially when we talk about natural glow. The Sunscreen has a 30 spf and doesn’t only protect your skin from the sun, but makes it glow. Find it at Sephora. Lumene Nordic-C Day Cream SPF15For our day cream, there are many glow-friendly creams out there. But one of the tops are the kind and sensitive-friendly cream from Lumene. It has SPF15 to protect us during the day, when we don’t feel like doubling on the sunscreen. It moisturizes and increases radiance The fresh composition is enriched with antioxidant-rich Nordic gooseberries and vitamins C, B5 and E. The light-reflecting pigments provide instant radiance. All for a great reasonable price. Use it with the Nordic-C night cream, and you are all set. Find it at Lumene, or your nearest retailer. H&M Beauty Bronzed Actually H&M has really stepped up their beauty game. Their updated beauty line is packed with new products to try. One of them is the pressed powder bronzer ‘’Bronzed Actually’’. Available in 3 shades of matte and shimmer finish to fit your preference. It’s also formulated with a highly blendable and buildable texture, to simply add that spring warmth to your skin. Read more about H&M’s new beauty line here. CAIA Cosmetics Waterproof Mascara Get yourself some curly waterproof eyelashes with the CAIA mascara. A single coat of this mascara creates a thicker look. The waterproof formula makes your mascara stay both during your run, and day.  Find the mascara at CAIA.com Double Rewind 0.3% Pro-Grade Retinol Serum by Ole Henriksen Ole Henriksen continues to create powerful products. This new serum is an encapsulated retinol, boosted with provitamin A from beta-carotene (a larger retinoid molecule). This all together creates an overnight sensation for those looking for a not-so-harsh introduction to resurfacing products. Starting by using this serum once a week, and twice after some use. It also contains hydrating aloe vera, antioxidant rich birch sap and moisturizing rowanberry extract just to make sure it’s kind to your skin. Find it at olehenriksen.com Photo: Sofia Richie, Skin Ceuticals

Les Essentiels de COCO MADEMOISELLE: A Luxurious Fragrance Set Les Essentiels de COCO MADEMOISELLE is an exclusive set that includes two essential creations from the line: COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum 100 ml and COCO MADEMOISELLE Body Oil 200 ml. This limited edition gift box is adorned with the signature of COCO MADEMOISELLE and can be reused as desired. COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum is a fresh and sensual amber fragrance. The woody sensuality of patchouli and vetiver is enhanced with vibrant notes of orange, feminine jasmine, and rose. COCO MADEMOISELLE Body Oil in spray form provides long-lasting hydration and an exquisite scent. It is instantly absorbed, leaving the skin moisturized and enveloped in the sensual and fresh notes of COCO MADEMOISELLE. COCO MADEMOISELLE. A double name, a double personality. Independent and alluring, playful and provocative, light and excessive. A fragrance that reflects a woman who can reinvent herself freely day after day. To enhance and prolong the fresh amber trail of COCO MADEMOISELLE: Generously apply COCO MADEMOISELLE Body Oil all over the body to moisturize the skin and give it an exquisite scent. Spray COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum in a sweeping motion on the skin or clothes for a bold and sensual trail that will follow you throughout the day. Les Essentiels de COCO MADEMOISELLE offers a luxurious experience with its iconic fragrances that embody sophistication and femininity. Embrace the duality of COCO MADEMOISELLE and indulge in the art of perfuming with this exclusive set.