tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35941115424583885962024-03-13T11:36:49.297-07:00toliccinoToliccinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02035163833725921404noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3594111542458388596.post-37340410274576627242019-02-05T06:12:00.001-08:002019-02-05T06:13:33.747-08:00A MILLION SNOWFLAKES<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">“Look Sven, the sky's awake” Olaf said in the movie and is exactly what was happening outside.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">All the roofs are now white, a fluffy blanket of snow covers the street and it’s still going strong. I get ready and I’m on my way to work having a feeling the flights will be cancelled and so they did.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">My friends and I are on our way back from the airport and we stop by the local coffee shop for breakfast and a cuppa to warm us up. I mean does it get any better than this? Spending the day with friends drinking tea while heavy snow is falling outside. "Lush" as a Bristolian would say.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">A quick change and Veronika (my fabulous housemate) and I are heading back out for a walk. It just stopped snowing and the sun is beaming through the clouds making everything look even more beautiful. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know not everyone shares the same excitement for snow but to me is just beautiful and it makes me smile out of happiness. I feel like a kid again, the crispy fresh air clears my head and I’m just mesmerised by the view standing on top of the hill. Unfortunately, it didn’t last as long as <a href="http://toliccino.blogspot.com/2018/03/do-you-want-to-build-snowman.html" target="_blank">last year</a> but I’m not complaining. This snowy day was the perfect beginning for the month ahead, filling up my batteries and making so very happy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back home with a brew in my hand and The Holiday on the tv. I hadn't watched it before and my friends urged me to since we're spending the rest of the day inside. It's currently on pause as I'm typing this on my laptop but I live for romantic movies so I'm definitely watching it later!</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well darlings, I hope you all had a spare carrot in your fridge for your snowman and you enjoyed the day as much as I did. </span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;">As I sit there and stare more questions are coming to my mind. The tea that’s been resting on my bedside table is now cold but somehow I feel a warmth running through my body. A particularly bright star catches my eye and I wonder “Do the stars know they’re shinning?” Little bright spots spread in the wildness of the dark sky. It’s like poetry. Small words typed on a page lost between thousands of other words one can find in a book. But then aren’t we all a little bit lost? Forgotten on the top shelf that no-one is reaching for, until someone picks it up, the right one, to whom every word typed in the black ink will actually mean something. To whom every smudged word will touch this very special place hidden deep inside and instead of the end after each full stop will see the beginning that lays in the first capital letter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Morpheus the god of dreams. He pulls the strings to all the things we dream about. If only I could speak to him, to confess my deepest desires. Living in a dream where everything is possible, where rules don’t apply and life flows. Just like a river flows until it meets the sea. Where the two blend together and there's no difference in the water anymore. I wish that could happen with dreams and reality. Can the two merge into the perfect combination? Where all the things I dream about you, become the things I live with you. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The music on my headphones is playing in Greek. We call it “καψούρα”. A genre I can’t translate to English. If I have to put it into words it’d be the type of music you listen to when you’re in love with someone but they don’t know, when you miss them every minute of the hour even though you’ve never shared more than a couple of hours altogether, it’s when the thought of them takes up all the space in your head and you can’t function right. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333;">The other day you took me by surprise. “I miss </span>you<span style="color: #333333;">” you said. My eyes teared up. The goodbye I didn’t get to say still hurts me. I needed my closure and you took that away from me. You left in a sudden move and I wasn’t able to kiss you goodbye on the cheek. “I miss </span>you<span style="color: #333333;">” you said. My eyes teared up. The chance I never had in love, </span>a <b class="">we</b><span style="color: #333333;"> that stayed incomplete. </span></span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="color: white;">I miss you too, a lot!</span></i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It has been a while since I last wrote to you but I felt like I needed a break from a lot of things, even the ones I enjoy doing. Work was quite hectic during the summer and it did take up a lot of my time and energy. It's not just the physical tiredness but also the mental one. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Making my way through the crowd in the departures area as I was looking at all those people it hit me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">In disguise as to what we really feel. We put a mask on and we walk around in it as if it is some kind of trophy and we lie not only to others but to ourselves too. I mean, okay, not everyone needs to know when I'm not at my finest but lying to me? I am lying to myself. Say it out loud and tell me it doesn't sound wrong.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What's made lying so easy? Might be the circumstances that forced us to. Could also be the people that surround us. Or it's just a self-defence mechanism. I can't say for sure but I'll hope is the later. What somehow upsets me though is the fact that if we never let others see our "real" how do we expect them to put their mask down and show us their own feelings? Is just a vicious circle. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe the effort we've put on covering up our feelings has made us a bit more cruel than we expected.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> I could probably tolerate being mean to myself but when it comes to being mean to the ones around me it's a no. Why would someone willingly cause pain to someone else? I never managed to comprehend that. It's time to reevaluate how we treat everyone with ourselves first in the line, it's time to bring back what makes each one authentic and let our truth shine through.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did say earlier that I hope it's all a result of a self-defence mechanism because, and I'm being honest here, I have caught myself in the past refusing to give into my real feelings as my brain was trying to protect my heart. You know this old saying that heart and mind always contradict each other? Most of the times we don't know which one to follow and I am no exception. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mind Vs Heart. A constant battle where both parts cross the finish line wounded. Take a closer look and you'll see, the heart is the real fighter. Even when the trauma is deep, when she's bled, when you think you can't take it any longer she keeps on going. That's how a heart is, scared all over but with the word winner clearly written on her.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;">The word unhappy can't really describe how I was feeling about my nose. Some will say it's the way I was born and that I should embrace it, some others will mention the Greek heritage and background but what I know is no matter the point of view I would still look in the mirror and see something that just didn't feel right. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have always been honest and loud about changing things people are not comfortable with as long as it's done for the right reasons. In the world of a "perfect image" that the social media project it's easy to feel insecure and that you don't fit in because let's be real, not everyone is blonde with blue eyes and a six pack, not all girls have the perfect pair of breasts and the whitest smile BUT THAT'S OKAY. </span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's so easy to fall in the loop of changing things just to be accepted by others that you'll end being miserable. If you do it for them you'll never be perfect, because no matter how much you change there will always be someone more </span></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span style="font-size: large;">“beautiful” as they scroll through their feed on the 'gram. Yes, I did use the quotation marks because I believe beauty is something so subjective. A guy I personally may find gorgeous, someone else may find not so attractive simply because we have different taste. I guess what I'm trying to say is if you wanna get bigger boobs or plumper lips go for it but make sure you're doing it for you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back to being self-conscious about my nose and from an early age I was considering a nose job but the high price tag and the idea of total anaesthesia were the two major factors that kept me from going for it. Not so long ago though, as I was watching my favourite blogger's vlog I discovered a procedure that she herself had gone under called the 3-point Rhino performed by Dr Ayad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did a little bit of research and I found out that this is basically a non-surgical nose job. Going through his Instagram and seeing the amazing results of other people I decided to give it a go and book an appointment. I called up my friends and we organised a day trip to Bicester as this is where the procedure would take place (also the fact that the clinic is close to Bicester village -aka shopping paradise- is a positive note too ha!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As we arrive at the clinic we were welcomed by Sarah and I was given a form to fill. There was no waiting involved, which in my case would make me nervous, and we were taken straight in to see the doctor. He welcomes my friends and me in the room and we chat about jobs and shopping before he goes on to explain what should I expect during and after the procedure answering all of my questions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I won't keep it long and I'm just gonna say that it was not what I expected. </span><span style="font-size: large;">We started with him marking my nose with the classic white pencil and then he moved on to inject the filler.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Coming from someone that has to look away when I'm having my blood taken, I reassure you it was not uncomfortable or painful at all. I don't know whether it was because of the adrenaline going through my body or the light hands of Dr. Ayad but I felt nothing. All in all the procedure lasted 15 to 20 minutes with a few pinches focusing on the main three points across the nosal area, hence the name of the procedure and then it was time for me to see the results. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bear in mind, my two friends who were in the room all the time were so excited and supportive I can't thank them enough, so when he injected the tip of my nose and they both went "Wow" I thought no way they can see a difference already. Little did I know. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I am being handed the mirror and I look at my nose for the first time a smile spreads from ear to ear. I cannot believe that in 20 minutes the feature I hated the most on my face has completely changed. </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;">Do you know the feeling when a weight is lifted off your shoulders? That's how I felt after realising that from now on this is my new nose.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was instructed not to wear glasses for about 15 days but I didn't realy mind as I spend most of my time wearing contact lenses anyway. Leaving the clinic there was a mild swelling and redness which lasted for about two days and then progressively it got better. T</span><span style="font-size: large;">he day after the procedure I was back to work, with no bruising, no pain and noone noticing anything other than the slight redness.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;"> In about a week there was no sign that I have had something done and what I'm left with now is a straight nose. For the first time in m</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">y </span>life<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> I feel co</span></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;">nfident taking side profile pics and I can finally highlight my nose without exaggerating the bad shape of it. I mean if that's not a win then I don't know what is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The sole purpose of this post is to inform people facing the same insecurity that nowadays there is an alternative to the surgical nose job. I know there will be a few disagreeing with changing the way we are but at the end of the day it's not about them, it's about you so do what will make you feel happy sweetie darlings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a link to Dr Ayad's <a href="https://www.qosmetic.co.uk/" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qosmeticvip/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for more before and afters and a big <b><i>thank you</i></b> to him for the amazing job. Cheers doc! </span></div>
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Toliccinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02035163833725921404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3594111542458388596.post-81761081906019675412018-05-27T10:21:00.000-07:002018-05-27T10:48:07.713-07:00A LOVE STORY FILMED IN SEPIA<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've missed sitting down in the coffee shop transferring all the scribbles from my trusted notebook to the laptop. The smell of coffee is strongly present and I take a sip of my flat white. I'm contemplating between the dark chocolate cookie and the cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll is for the win though! You can't beat the sweet frosting and the taste of cinnamon. Yummy!</span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;">I'm trying to focus on putting this post up but the couple having a very tense convo four tables down distract me. Getting emotional. Not me, one of them obviously, but in case you were wondering I'm a very emotional person too. We're talking crying while watching Dinsey emotional. I mean yes, it's embarrassing for a 25 yo guy to cry in the cinema while watching Coco but I just can't help it. I don't know what it is about movies but I get lost in them as if I was one of the characters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Feeling like another Noah writing letters to my Allie, not expecting a reply but putting my feelings out there to the world. A quite cruel world actually, isn't it? A fast-paced life, worrying too much about money, jobs, bills, leaving our feelings to get all dusty, forgotten in a cardboard on top of the wardrobe. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Why is everyone in a quest to forget? To forget about the past loves, how they made them feel, how they made them smile but also cry. Well, if it's a choice I refuse to forget. Going through all these emotions made me who I am today. Bit stronger? Maybe. More vulnerable? Definitely. But honestly who cares. Why hide away the fact that I am vulnerable, that I cry watching movies and that my favourite line ever said in animation is Olaf's “Some people are worth melting for”.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">When my phone beeps and the notification is followed by your name. A reaction so raw, so unfiltered. A smile. This is when I know, this is the person Olaf was talking about. I don't know if in the long run I'll be proven right but based on what I know now, in the present, it's worth giving a try. If it doesn't work out then I'll keep it as a nice memory no matter the outcome. Good or bad, lovers or friends, two halves they're meant to be together or even never meant to have met, all these things are what's shaping us. Don't try to forget sweetie darlings cause when you fail, and that's a guarantee, it's way more painful than remembering. </span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm not an expert or anything like that, but I speak from my heart. A heart that's been broken a couple of times. I built walls around it to protect it and here I am once again letting them down. Either to a potential heartbreak or if I'm lucky enough to the best story ever told. A love story filmed in sepia, where the sunlight beams through the attic window. And me, I loiter as I tail after the hundreds of dust particles swirling in the gold coloured beams thinking “Be my castle, I'll be your prince, be my happily ever since</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">”.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I stand there with my tongue out trying to catch the snowflakes and as I look up I realise how beautiful that is. The white clouds, the fluffy ice, the whole experience, is just so magical. I give in the moment and I empty my head from all the thoughts. It's my dream day and I'll make the most of it. My friends are joining me and we play snowball fight until we're out of breath. Before you say something, we're covered in layers of clothes which makes every move a mission ha! After making snow angels we head back in the house...shoes off, kettle on! The cuppa is ready is and I sit by the window taking in the lovely view. </span></span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have you ever tried the Glamglow <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/zS8F" target="_blank">Supermud Clearing Treatment</a> and wanted to go back to it but can't afford the £40 price tag? I've got the perfect dupe for you. </span></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;">This little gem released by Aldi under their Lacura collection, which is basically their personal care line, is what you need.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We all remember last year's frenzy about the Caviar collection they released and everyone who used the products said they were as good as La Prairie. Now, I wouldn't go that far but I was pleasantly surprised too. What I tried was the </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;">Super Lift Gel and the Intensive Treatment Ampoules</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;"> and I enjoyed them both. You can still find them on the Aldi website or on Amazon.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Back to these days, unboxing it, the packaging feels really luxurious and I personally enjoy the mirror-like effect they went for. I don't know if they were meant for it but the resemblance with the expensive cousin is remarkable. </span></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;">Opening up the jar from the colour to the smell everything reminds me of the Glamglow mask, but the real test is to see how it performs. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;">After leaving it on for 10 minutes is now completely dry and the colour has changed from dark to a soft grey with black dots. FYI these are supposed to be the impurities drawn out of your skin (I type pulling my "disgusted" face). After washing it off my skin's left feeling really soft and my pores looked minimised. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After comparing the ingredients of the two masks I need to say that is obvious how the Glamglow has been formulated more carefully and with a bit more "science" behind it. It contains more acids such as Mandelic and Salicylic, offering multi-depth exfoliation compared to the Aldi one that contains only Glycolic and Lactic, enough to offer a mild surface exfoliation I may add.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">A couple of hours later I wake up feeling all fresh. I get up, make my self a cup of tea and start organising my day. I am obviously way behind schedule but I'm not gonna stress about it. Life is too short to stress about little things.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">After all these self-help books I've decided to put them to the test and have a more positive look at things and life in general. If you haven't read <i>The Secret</i> I urge you to. It really changed the way I think and it's very inspiring. I'm such a big fan of it that I even went and downloaded the audiobook to listen to while I'm getting ready for work.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">It doesn't take much to start the day on a positive note. Have a lay-in (couldn't skip it), leave your bed on a happy thought and </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">make yourself a cuppa. I'm no expert but my advice is,</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;"> focus on your targets and be proud of the things you have achieved so far. There are so many things to enjoy in life rather than keep thinking of what you're missing. I promise you the moment you block any negative thoughts you'll begin to see a massive turnaround in your life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know there might be stressful times and a few obstacles along the way but be patient. As the saying goes behind the clouds the sun's still shining. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let me start by saying this, if you think you can manage to apply fake tan with your bare hands without looking like an Umpa Lumpa afterwards, you're wrong. </span><i>Someone we know might have tried it already, haha!</i><span style="font-size: large;"> That's why you should take my advice and avoid the embarrassingly bright orange palms. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I start by using a pump of fake tan on the mitt and I add more as needed. Take your time and work the product in very well, it's no time for sloppiness. I go in with big circular upward motions until the product is fully absorbed and I carry on until the whole area is covered. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In my quest for the best tanning I've used many self-tan products but it never crossed my mind that the right tool would make a difference too. As I'm passing through the aisle in Superdrug a new addition catches my eye and before you ask, yes I know every single product on the tan related shelves! It was a new mitt from Skinny Tan, bit more expensive than the others making me question how it would be different. It accidentally slipped into my basket. Oops! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I'm opening it up the first thing I notice is how soft it is. I mean velvety soft you guys! It's so cushiony and compared to all the other single-sided mitts it feels way more durable. It's so luxurious and there's something about it that makes the application of my fake tan so easy, it just glides on the skin. Absolutely love it and in all honesty, all the others mitts are now in the bin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now for the Roller Applicator. Errrm, it's not bad?! My best friend included it in my Christmas gift bag and I was really excited to try it. As I would normally do with the mitt, I pumped the mouse onto the roller and I start applying on my leg. Thank god it was the leg! The tan went on so uneven and when I tried to go back over those patches the product just grabbed and it was now a hot mess! I quickly grabbed my trusted mitt and buffed in the remaining! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm no quitter though so with the roller back in my hand I decided to try applying the produt directly on the skin. Now see, that worked like a dream. I believe it's because the product didn't sink in the sponge and I was able to spread it evenly but the big downside is that it took me forever. I consider my self a pro at tanning and I tan head to toe in about ten minutes, but it was a whole different story with this tool. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All in all I don't think it's horrible and it comes handy for the times your partner asks to fake tan their back but I don't see myself reaching for it on a regular basis. You might say I'm old school but nothing beats the good old mitt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be tanned and fabulous darlings, </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">As the lips don’t have any sebaceous glands, which are the glands that keep the rest of your skin moisturised they are way more vulnerable to external factors such as the weather and the constant changes in temperature. The result is dry, chapped lips that they don’t look or feel nice. I know many people find it comforting to add moisture by licking them but saliva is only a short-term solution that actually worsens the problem. Wet lips exposed to the cold wind is a bad combination, BAD! What I do is always carry a lip balm with me so whenever I feel the need to add some moisture I pop it on my lips and I’m good to go. </span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #333333;">I start with a soft lip scrub which helps to exfoliate the lips getting rid of the dead skin without stripping of any moisture. My latest buy is this </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/vzRP" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Dior Sugar Scrub</span></a><span style="color: #333333;"> that comes in a tube and contains hundreds of tiny sugar granules that don’t feel harsh while giving great results. I go back and forth with the scrub a few times until I feel I have enough product on my lips and then I rub the lips together until the sugar has melted and all is left behind is a velvety balm. It has a sweet minty flavour and it leaves behind a light stain that flatters the lips making them look very healthy. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: #333333; font-size: large;">After </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;">that</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: #333333; font-size: large;">, I follow with my </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;">holy</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #333333;"> grail of lip balms. It’s the </span><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/vzTg" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Baume de Rose</span></a> </span><span class="" style="font-size: large;">from</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: #333333; font-size: large;"> By Terry. Okay, now, I need to say it comes with a hefty price tag and the first time I saw it I was a bit discouraged but let me tell you this, By Terry means business. My lips are getting very dry even though I take care of them and the first time I used this lip balm overnight I woke up to the softest lips ever. It has a rosy smell and a pink hue to it but doesn’t leave any colour behind. The creamy texture hydrates deeply and adds the most subtle sheen making the lips look so plumped and healthy it would make Kylie Jenner jealous. Among the ingredients’ </span><span style="font-size: large;">list</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: #333333; font-size: large;"> you’ll find natural waxes, oils, shea butter and vitamin E so no wonder it’s a miracle product. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;">When I started this blog my main focus was skincare, it still is and I love my skincare to bits. But as I’ve said before I see this blog as my little space in the blogosphere hence as a platform to address different issues. Here’s a little story as to where this post comes from and what motivated me to address the problem of body shaming. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">A while ago I innocently posted a picture on the gram, a picture of my best friend and I having fun at a local event. At the time nothing seemed unnatural but little did I know that this picture would cause such a frenzy. As I was making my way home, having ignored my phone for the whole day, I had quite a few notifications to go through, mainly messages. Family and friends texting me asking if I’m okay, if I face any difficulties or problems and that if I did I should reach out to them. Little do I need to say I was staring at my phone oblivious.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">“You are so skinny, you look sick. I’m worried.” The next message read “You look awful, what has happened to you?” “You’re skin and bones, you better start eating something” “Your arm is the size of my wrist, not much of big guns there LOL” </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I refuse to believe that people think is okay to comment on my weight telling me how I am supposed to look and that I ain’t normal. For years I struggled to come to terms with the way I look, to embrace my imperfections and be happy in my own skin. There are still days I look in the mirror and the only thing I see is flaws but I’ve come a long way and I wouldn’t let anyone take me down. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Whether their words were out of interest or just wanted to be sour they had an impact. People is time to realise that body shaming in any way, shape or form is wrong! It doesn’t matter if you’re addressing an overweight or an underweight person, it has the exact same effect. Knocking down someone’s confidence, making them feel like rubbish. Those who know me, know that I usually take it on the chin and I fire back but that came out of nowhere. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">It took me a couple of days to dust it off cause it really hurt me. The fact that friends that I love and respect had talked to me like that without thinking how it’d make me feel first.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">“But that’s wrong, you can’t tell to someone is too fat.” Well, big news d**khead, neither is telling someone is too skinny. Like you, I eat whenever I’m hungry, I exercise whenever I get the chance and I feel good. That is how I am, how my body is, my metabolism…say it however you like, the conclusion is the same. This is who I am.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">To everyone reading this I want to tell you that you’re perfect the way you are, no matter how big or small, no matter what colour your skin is or where you’re coming from. I know it sounds cliché but it’s the least I can say and if you’re going through a hard time know that you’re not alone. Fight back and show them who the boss is. Put a smile on your face and use it as a shield against anything negative. Bin the measuring tape and take the batteries off of the scale. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am healthy and that’s all it matters. If you’re healthy who cares about thigh gaps and six-packs. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about the aesthetics and I applaud everyone who can go to the gym and achieve a six-pack. I’d love to have a sculpted body and nice arms to fill the t-shirts, a turning-head bubble butt BUT that’s not how my body is. I’m an advocate for a healthy lifestyle and eating right but not everyone is the same. Trust me I’ve tried. I have paid for a gym subscription 3 times spending a considerable amount of money and all of the times I only stuck to it for a week. I am simply not enjoying it. Having said that I need to mention I’ve tried different ways of exercising and I found that outdoor running is my thing. It makes me feel good and clears my mind. Headphones on, a pair of trainers and jog on. Obviously, if I have a very busy schedule or the weather is bad (I’m talking hailstones bad) then I’ll just settle with a cuppa under my blanket by the window, ha!</span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Not many brands have achieved to create products as iconic as Estée Lauder. From the timeless pale blue box that Mrs Lauder designed with the mindset it would match the bathroom tiles used back then, to the revolutionary serum that changed the way we see skincare today.</span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;">1982, the year Night Repair was first launched. It wasn't up until 1991 when the word Advanced came in and since then it's known in the beauty industry simply as “ANR”. Till then women were already using creams packed with emollients to nourish their skin and this is where Mrs Lauder saw the gap. What was missing from the market was a skincare product that instead of sitting on top the skin would actually penetrate deeper to repair the damage. The world's first repair serum was born and made its way in the bathroom cabinets.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;">Going back to when I first read about this product, supposed to address all these skin concerns it almost sounded too good to be true but I gave in and bought it anyway. There I had it, my first ever serum, luxury serum to be exact. I was scared to use it on my oily, acne prone, inflamed skin. What if it made everything even worse? After all, I didn't really need added moisture </span>to<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;"> be honest, I already had enough oils on my face. Little did I know. </span>First<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;"> morning after using it the night before, I went to wash my face having forgotten I've used it in the first place. Until I looked in the mirror I need to add. Is this some kind of magic? I wondered. My skin looked so rested, was soft to touch, not a trace of oil and most important a dramatic reduction on the redness around my spots. I kept staring at the little brown bottle sitting in front of me. What are you? A GODSEND.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A very lightweight serum with no particular smell and a brownish hue. It goes on smooth and gets absorbed quickly without leaving a residue or a sticky feeling. In the product's description doesn't really mention it addresses any concerns other than ageing skin yet something in it is so good even acneic skins can benefit from it. My face was left radiant and with the spots going away (probably because of hormonal changes too) the newly revealed skin was bouncy with no marks whatsoever. The fact it calms down any inflammation makes it suitable for sensitive skin types too. I felt as if my skin could fight back against all issues. This serum really made me believe in skincare and I experienced first hand what a difference just one good product can do. I even went and bought the 100ml which is exclusive to airports. Even now after having tried so many different serums I can easily say this is my top favourite.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I mentioned that was my first serum which meant I didn't know how much I should use so I consulted the brand's ambassador behind the counter. She taught me how to measure my face and get the amount of product right. One drop for each area she said: forehead, nose, cheek, cheek and chin. Five drops, one on each fingertip then rubbed together with the fingertips of the other hand and applied evenly on the face. I still use the same technique today no matter what product I'm using. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Following the massive success of the face serum, in 2002 the company brings out the eye cream enriched with the same potent ingredients found in the ANR in a gel-creme form for the delicate eye area. This lovely gel comes with a ball spatula </span><span style="font-size: large;">(which I have obviously lost) </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;">to help with the application. A little goes a long way and it does last for ages. It's great before makeup due to its silky finish which blurs away any fine lines and preps the skin. Overall it's a good product but not as hydrating as I thought it would be. At least on its own, which is taking me to the next </span><span style="font-size: large;">product</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;"> I wanna mention.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back to 2013, being in university and had been using the other two products for a good two years, as a regular on esteelauder.com my eye got caught on something new. Something I had never seen before. An eye serum...SERUM...FOR THE EYES!!! The same evening I found myself r<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">inging up my mum: </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- "Sooo, I've run out of eye cream. Could you give me some mon..."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- "Yeah fine, just don't spend too much" she said.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This thing is fantastic. A serum to use before the eye cream to help diminish any signs of age and lock in moisture for a well-rested eye area. Now, having said that the cream alone wasn't doing much for me when I combined it with this serum it changed the game. I saw a turnaround in the texture of my skin and any dark circles were now gone. Can't praise this product enough. It's very lightweight and watery and it absorbs in seconds. One pump is enough for both eyes. Using the ring fingers work the product in using upward moves and massage well but gently to decongest puffy undereyes and lift the crows feet. I don't know how it would work under other eye creams but I wouldn't recommend using it with an oil-based one. My humble opinion would be to splurge on this serum and then use a more affordable eye cream from the drugstore. I'm interested in trying the Olay Ultimate Eye Cream which I think it would pair perfectly. Let me know your thoughts if you've tried it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I recently saw the new launch of the ANR Eye Concentrate Matrix but unfortunately, haven't had the chance to try it yet, based on my experience with the rest of Advanced Night Repair products though it will come home with me very soon haha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Such a cult product in the beauty world with so many stories behind it. I'd love to read yours regards this serum or any of the eye products so let me know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cheers sweetie darlings, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Apo xX</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;">Oh, hello there! It’s been a while since I last sat down and wrote to you guys but here I am.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I’ve decided to get back to blogging for good and that’s a promise to myself, simply because it’s something I enjoying doing. I know that to some it might sound silly but putting my thoughts on ”paper” is a great way of sharing who I am and all the things I like.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oh God! I miss running so much. The achy muscles, the way I felt afterwards full of energy, the fact that I wouldn’t miss my daily run even when it rained, how the fresh air cleared my head of thoughts and I could start the day happy, the days my best friend would come along (those were the best ones, we kept making fun of each other’s non-fitness hahaha). I can go on and on about why I love it so much and here’s a little advice, if you’re not a gym person like me give outdoor running a go, it really worth it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">When I was young I used to read tons of books to the point my mum had to take them away from me to go to sleep. After going to university though I lost interest and started watching TV series instead. I’m not saying I</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">’</span><span style="font-size: large;">ll stop watching series and not renew my Netflix subscription, not at all, but I’ve already started reading books again and it’s so great. It’s very relaxing, especially before going to bed because again it helps clear your mind, when I'm reading a book I’m not thinking about the weather tomorrow or how I have to do a bunch of chores but instead I’m lost in it and become one with the characters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I mean, those who know me they’re probably laughing their heads off while reading this. I cannot save money, simple as that. I don’t know what happens or what I’m doing wrong but I was never able to save money. Those poor pounds are going straight into my savings account on payday only to be taken back out a week later…please, if you’ve been in the same situation but figured a way to make it work let me know, I’m open to any suggestions. Anyway, at least I’m saying I’ll try, if it works is another thing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">There you have it, my New Year’s Resolution. Few things I wanna do and change. Hopefully, I will achieve even more, all I have to do is stay motivated. What are your plans for the year ahead? Any resolutions?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My only warning is if you’re not about the blinding highlighter stay away from this one. If there’s one thing I wouldn't call it that’s subtle - the glow is real you guys. The second I put it on, My cheekbones are coming to life. Hi cheekbones :D </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">An exfoliating facial to retexturize the skin, correct uneven skin tone, deep cleanse the pores and give a glow from within. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">How does it work? It basically causes a minor chemical burn on the upper layer of the epidermis which will trigger the skin’s defence mechanism. This repair mechanism will stimulate the collagen production that helps skin appear plumper, fresher and younger diminishing fine lines and visible pores along with hyperpigmentation over continuous use. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It does sound really good and here’s the catch. This is a very strong exfoliant and it comes with warnings. It should only be used by professionals or people who are used to chemical exfoliation. As I have mentioned in the past I am a big fan of acid exfoliants and have been using them religiously for the past year, therefore I am a good candidate for this product. However, after trying it I can say with confidence that even if you’ve never used acids before you can still give it a go. The only difference is that you need to build your skin’s tolerance towards this solution. The way to do it is easy, all it takes is patience. Gradually increase the application time every two times you use it. For example, the first two times limit the exposure to three minutes, next two times take it up to five and so on. By following this simple guide you can still enjoy the benefits a chemical exfoliant has to offer without the fear of irritation. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It unclogs the pores by penetrating deeper into the epidermis, this way not only it “cleans” the surface but “cleans” the walls of the pores as well, leaving them purified while it keeps your skin matte. It has a light consistency and is absorbed really quick. I am not a fan of gel-like exfoliants as sometimes they can leave a tacky feeling behind but this one sinks nicely into the skin. I use this once a day at night when the recovery process takes place to help clarify the skin. It doesn't really have a smell and doesn't sting at all. The only downside is the size of it, it comes in a 15ml bottle compared to all the other serums from the brand that come at 30ml. I went through it really quick and I’m already on the second bottle. It’s a good product and it does what is supposed to. That’s a thumb up!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I’ll try not to waffle too much but it’s so hard because this product is a game changer. I’m going to talk you through all the details but first, here's some history. Niacinamide also known as Vitamin B3 was primarily used for aged skin as it has proven benefits against hyperpigmentation, sun damage and fine lines. It helps the collagen production and boosts your skins barrier function by increasing the number of ceramides. Ceramides are the lipid molecules that hold the skin cells together - think of them as the glue in between two pieces of paper. An increased amount of ceramides result in better skin elasticity that restores moisture levels and helps skin fight against environmental attacks such as pollution, UV rays, smoking, free radicals etc. Another great benefit of Vitamin B3 is the anti-inflammatory action that helps calm acne papules and pustules, commonly known as spots. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Over time pores can become stretched from overproducing oil and while Niacinamide works by creating stronger bonds between the cells it tightens the pores making them not only appear smaller but reducing their actual size. Tighter pores mean controlled sebum activity, less sebum equals to less oils making it to the surface. By restoring the cells elasticity pores are shrunk back to their natural shape. The product targets oiliness by adding Zinc in the formulation. Even though when you think of beautiful skin Zinc is not the first thing that comes to mind it boosts the skin’s immune function that helps prevent inflammation caused by build up of oils. Also, it regulates the apoptosis which is the cell turnover as part of skin’s natural renewal process. These two ingredients together, Niacinamide and Zinc, reduce the amount of oil production which means fewer possibilities of clogged pores in the first place. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You have probably heard a lot about it unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past ten years. Hyaluronic acid can be naturally found in the human body hence why is rare to be rejected compared to chemical emollients. It attracts moisture to the skin by holding up to 1.000 times its own weight in water. By creating this moisture barrier it makes skin smoother and softer, plumps it and soothes it. Sensitive skins can benefit from it as it won’t irritate you while providing moisture to keep skin comfortable. The watery consistency makes it great for combination and oily skins as it hydrates without any residues that can clog pores. It’s lightweight enough for acne prone skins too, it will sink in straight away replenish the moisture loss caused by any medication without contradicting it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Day after day I have noticed my skin was more “bouncy” and soft to touch. I ended up replacing my normal moisturiser with this one during the recent hot days to avoid any breakouts and it worked wonders. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It has an oily consistency and a little goes a long way, it does sink in quite quick compared to any other oils without feeling greasy and seals in the moisture. I promised you that all of my reviews will be honest and I have to admit that out of all the products I tried this is my least favourite. It didn't cause me any breakouts and it did leave my skin very soft but I can’t see myself using this every day. It provides a great level of moisture that dry skins can find beneficial but my oily skin doesn't really need it. Having said I can confirm it comes handy when those dry patches make their appearance.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Having tried all the products for a fair amount of time let's answer the question. Do they worth the hype? They do. Not only they deliver their promises but they are so well priced you can have a complete skincare regime without breaking the bank. Effective yet budget friendly I recommend to give the brand a try. Have you tried any products from them? Let me know what you think.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">First and foremost cleanse. Should be done twice a day - in the morning to wash away any residues from your night time routine along with oils your skin produces during the night and at the end of the day to remove any makeup, dead cells, and sebum that can clog your pores and lead to inflammation. I take it for granted that everyone is doing it so I am not going to ramble about it. Now stop, if you just thought “I don't do that” quit reading, get dressed, run to the closest drugstore and buy a cleanser, any cleanser you like, I’ll wait. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: justify;">One of the most important things everyone neglects is exfoliating. I'm not talking about scrubbing your face like there's no tomorrow, NO, I am talking about chemical exfoliants. The word chemical might sound intimidating and put you off but let me tell you that: There’s nothing to worry about!</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The one I am using is the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid by Paula’s Choice. I have seen such great results straight away. It keeps my skin from becoming oily throughout the day and over time it reduced the size of my pores and kept them annoying black heads from coming back. If you’re not sure what exfoliant is right for you there’s a guide on how to choose yours based on your skin type coming soon so stay tuned. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What you want to do next is treat your skin. The same way you treat yourself to a cheeky chocolate you should treat your skin too - sans the guilt. Even though my skin is very oily, at night I am using the Skinesis Overnight Facial by Sarah Chapman to correct and prevent fine lines and the first signs of ageing. It was first introduced to me by my friend <a href="http://sandrafsilva.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sandra</a> who swears by it. If you see her skin up close there are virtually no pores, I mean if that’s not goals then what is. It has an oil consistency but it sinks in beautifully without clogging my pores and the smell is so relaxing, perfect before bed time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">An oldie but a goodie. It comes in two sub-steps, one for the eye area and one for the face. It is important to use a separate product specifically designed for the area around the eyes as the skin is up to ten times thinner than the rest of the face making it more vulnerable to damage. For the eyes I am using the Special Eye Gel by Tzimas Cosmetics which is light in texture, feels cooling and helps de puff and reduce my dark circles. Last but not least I hydrate with the Visible Difference Oil-free Lotion by Elizabeth Arden which mattifies my T-zone while keeps comfortable the rest of the face. </span><br />
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Have you ever been to a first date where you don't know what to say and how to act? This is me right now. </div>
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While I'm typing this post I still can't believe my blog is finally ready. <b>The excitement is real guys</b>.</div>
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Reading your minds you're probably thinking it's quite easy to set up a blog and I will agree with you but I wanted to do it my way. I'm quite a perfectionist and taking the step to start my own blog had to be done right. I didn't want it to feel rushed or sloppy so I took my time with it making sure I love every single detail before I hand it over to you.</div>
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This page is my special little corner in the blogosphere where I will share with you thoughts, secrets, products, reviews and whatever catches my eye. For those of you who don't know me you're probably wondering what is this blog about. I do keep my horizons open to new ideas as I don't know what the future holds but so far I have decided to focus on beauty and skincare, a little bit of fashion and my big love tanning. Yes it deserves a separate mention!!!</div>
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I wanted this to be an introduction on what to expect from this blog, hence my decision not to say much about me. This is probably another blog post for the future. I don't have much more to say really other than <b>welcome</b>!</div>
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Cheers darlings,</div>
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Apo Xx</div>
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