Beauty of a Lemon: vichy

Skincare: Vichy Mineral 89

Živjo punce.

Danes bom govorila o negovalnem izdelku, ki ste ga verjetno videli že na vseh socialnih omrežjih. Tudi sama sem si ga ogledovala in dobila priložnost za testiranje. Tako je postal del moje rutine nege obraza. Moja koža je mastna, vendar je povrhnjica malce dehidrirana. Zato so mi všeč tekoči serumi, ki nudijo takojšnjo vlaženje. Ravno zato sem se razveselila tega izdelka...

Hi girls.

For today's post I've decided to write something about latest addition in my skincare routine. Everyone had been talking about this new skincare item on social media platforms. I've been eyeing it for quite a while and finally I got to try it. Because my skin is oily but a bit dehydrated I love liquidy serums which give you instant hydration. That's why I was excited about this product...

Embalaža je seveda čudovita za Instagram fotografije in steklena embalaža se občuti luksuzno. Hkrati pa ni najbolj priročna za potovanje. Mi je pa všeč, da ima pumpico, kar je higiensko. Izdelek vsebuje 89% termalne vode v kombinaciji s hialuronsko kislino. Serum ima teksturo kot gel in se zelo enostavno nanaša na kožo. To mi je zelo všeč saj so včasih lahko serumi preveč tekoči. Sama uporabim dve pumpici, da izdelek razporedim po celotnem obrazu ter malce po vratu. Moja koža serum vpije v roku minutke, vendar je nato malce lepljiva. Mojo povrhnjico dobro nahrani, vendar se mi zdi, da za precej suho kožo to ne bo dovolj in na vrh seruma priporočam vlažilno kremo. Hkrati naj bi na vrh vsake hialuronske kisline dodali kremo, da se koža zaklene, saj lahko drugače vlaga hlapi iz kože namesto, da bi jo hialuronska kislina vlekla nase.

Mislim, da je izdelek malce precenjen saj lahko dobite hialuronsko kislino od The Ordinary že za 7€ (za 30ml), ta Vichy serum pa stane okoli 20€ (za 50 ml).

Sicer pa mi je izdelek zelo všeč in ga z veseljem uporabljam, saj lepo navlaži mojo kožo ter ji daje zdrav sijaj. Je super, saj je lahkoten za poletje.

Of course the packaging is Instagram friendly and I love that it's a glass bottle too because it feels a bit more luxurious, plus I love the pump since it makes it very sanitary. Though it's not travel friendly. It combines 89% thermal water in combination of hyaluronic acid. The consistency is gel-like which I love because it's easier to apply. Sometimes serums can be too runny and you have to be so fast to spread them on the skin. That's why this one is especially nice. I use about two pumps to cover my face and a bit of my neck. My skin absorbs it in a minute but feels just a bit tacky afterwards. To me it is hydrating enough, however for drier skin I would definitely recommend using a cream afterwards. Thought if you don't apply something on top of it, it can draw the moisture out of your dehydrated skin instead of pulling moisture from the air and into your skin. If your skin is particularly dry you can apply it to damp skin and apply your usual moisturiser after. I think it is a bit overpriced since you can get simple hyaluronic acid from The Ordinary, for just around 7€ (for 30ml) and the Vichy serum is around 20€ (for 50ml).

However I really like the idea of this product and I enjoy it a lot because it gives me a lot of hydration while being light-weight and perfect for summer.

Thursday, July 26, 2018
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Vichy Idéalia Night Peeling

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Pozdravljene.

Kot veste, je Vichy ena izmed meni ljubih znamk. Tako redno spremljam kaj ponujajo novega na trgu. Tako me je zelo pritegnil Vichy Idealia nočni piling saj še nisem imela izkušenj z "nemehanskimi" pilingi. Tako Vam bom danes malce opisala kaj sploh je takšen kislinski piling in ali se mi je priljubil.

Vichy pravi: "Prva Vichyjeva nočna piling nega za občutljivo kožo: učinek pilinga na površini z aktiviranjem sijaja polti za gladko kožo, ki je žametna na dotik. Za ženske z utrujeno in neenakomerno poltjo brez sijaja, nepravilno površino kože, drobnimi linijami in gubami."

KOMPLEKS ZA PILING IN AKTIVIRANJE SIJAJA: Nežen piling [glikolna kislina 4% + Hepes] v kombinaciji z aktivnim kompleksom [izvleček fermentiranega črnega čaja + polifenoli borovnic] in mineralizirano termalno vodo Vichy.

Hi girls.
I like following Vichy and their novelties, so I was really intrigued by their new night care. I mostly use mechanical peelings, so this glycolic peeling caught my eye. It's the first kind I've tried and I need to tell you more about it...

"Vichy laboratories have combined antioxidant blueberry polyphenol with fermented black tea in this new product, to give your skin a boost of radiance. Enriched with soft peeling and natural active extracts, Idealia Peeling reactivates your natural glow when you wake up. With in-depth radiance activation & surface peeling it leaves skin refreshed and refined. Our first overnight peeling care adapted to sensitive skin. Clinically proven to transform exhausted skin, gentle enough for sensitive skin, smoothes fine lines, evens complexion and awakens dull skin to reveal a natural glow."

Glikolna kislina (poznamo jo tudi pod imenom AHA kislina) deluje tako, da prodre globlje v kožo ter z pospešitvijo obnove celic, nežno lušči kožo. Rezultat je sijoča, mehka koža ter poenotena polt.

Izdelek pa vsebuje še druge sestavine:
Izvleček polifenolov borovnice – z devetkrat večjo antioksidativno močjo kot grozdje, izvleček divje borovnice, in zlasti njeni polifenoli, ščitijo pred prostimi radikali. To čudežno sadje je tudi odlično v boju proti MMP (matriks metaloproteinaze), encimu, ki počasi uničuje kolagen v koži.

Naravni adenozin iz koruze – ta spojina je našla svoje mesto v znanstveni formuli nege Idéalia zaradi svoje sposobnosti pri zaščiti omrežje mitohondrijev, ki so vir celične energije. Kot močan preganjalec utrujenosti prispeva tudi k povečanju proizvodnje te energije, oziroma adenozin trifosfata.

Izvleček fermentiranega črnega čaja – znan tudi kot kombuša, je že od samega začetka aktivna sestavina izdelkov iz linije Idéalia. Ta izvleček dragocene vrste cejlonskega čaja, ki se pridobiva z biotehnološkim procesom, odlično preprečuje glikacijo, saj jo zaustavi tudi do 79 %. Izvleček vsebuje naravne AHA kisline, vitamine in polifenole, in zaradi te kompleksnosti povečuje sijaj in kakovost kože.

Prvo kar mi je bilo zelo všeč pri izdelku, je značilen, prijeten ldéalia vonj. Prav tako pa se steklena embalaža občuti bolj luksuzno. Uporaba je zelo enostavna, saj tekočino nakapljaš na vatico ter z njo obrišeš celoten obraz. Pri čemer je embalaža dobro narejena, saj se izdelek ne razliva naokoli.

Sama sem najprej piling preizkušala na celotnem obrazu, ter so se rezultati hitro kazali, ko sem se zbudila s sijočo, lepo poltjo. Nato pa sem kožo pustila nekaj časa na miru ter sem jo začela uporabljati, ko se mi je nos od zunanjih vplivov začel luščit. Takrat se je puder grozno nanašal na kožo. Pri čemer sem naletela na problem, da takšen piling zahteva uporabo več dni saj ne odstrani luskic takoj. Med tem, ko se običajno lahko luskic z mehanskim pilingom takoj znebim. Mehanski pilingi pa so priporočljivi za uporabo enkrat na teden ali dva. Prav tako naj bi povzročali praskice na sloju kože.
Z Idealia pilingom sem se tudi fokusirala malce na predel pod brado kjer sem imela bolj hrapavo kožo in morem reči, da je tam zdaj koža občutno bolj mehka. Zaradi manjše količine same kisline, ki je ključna za opravljanje pilinga, lahko le tega uporabim večkrat na teden. Seveda pa je potrebno zjutraj nanesti SPF, da se koža ne poškoduje zaradi kisline.

Novo Vichy nego Vam zelo priporočam, saj je primerna tudi za občutljivo kožo - pri takšni koži mehanski pilingi niso prijetni ter niti prijazni do povrhnjice, ta izdelek pa opravi nežno piling nego. Čeprav zahteva bolj redno uporabo, pa so rezultati na koži dobri. V kombinaciji z uporabo tega izdelka, po nanosu priporočam še nočno nego Vichy Skin Sleep, ki dobro navlaži kožo.

Cena: okoli 25,00 EUR

Firstly, I really like the typical ldéalia scent of the whole line, plus the packaging on this product feels a bit more luxurious and nice as it is a glass bottle. It's very simple to use: you only apply it with a cotton pad before your usual night care and in the morning your need to apply at least SPF 15.
I'd say I saw results quite quickly. While using it few days in a row, all over my face, I woke up with glowing, healthy and smooth skin. Though I needed to see more difference, so then I had a pause and meanwhile my nose started peeling because of the weather conditions. I'd say that in this case it could take me days to remove that flakey skin. In this case a normal scrub would do the job right away because I can't be bothered waiting. Though normal scrubs can make scratches to the surface and are a bit harsh.

I also tested this peeling on my chin where I had a bit rough textured skin and after a few days of use, my skin definitely felt softer and nicer. Yes, you can use it few days per week because it's not so concentrated.

Vichy Night peeling is more of a treatment to prevent flakey skin while renewing it and making it glow. I would also recommend it for sensitive skin because it is more gentle than any mechanical scrubs. The results are definitely visible and it works even nicer in combination with Vichy Skin Sleep night cream which moisturizes the skin greatly.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
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Favorite Skincare, Body & Other of 2016

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Sunday, January 08, 2017
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Products for Oily Skin That You Need: Base & Makeup

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Hi girls.

From myself I know, having oily skin can be really annoying. That's why through the years I found some skincare and makeup that keep that shine at bay (well as much as they can). I know each skin might react different, however I hope you'll find some products in this post that you haven't tried before. I use these makeup items on daily basis (only sometimes I skip L'oreal primer). So if you've ever wondered what's on my face: those are these items.

Živjo punce !
Tokrat bom govorila o izdelkih za "nadležno", mastno kožo. Ja, to je moj tip kože in vedno iščem kaj boljšega, kar bi oljem preprečilo, da se kopičijo na koži. Seveda jih ne moreš zatreti, jih pa lahko uravnavaš ter prekriješ z različnimi izdelki. To sama poskušam z naslednjimi izdelki, katere uporabljam skoraj vsak dan (včasih preskočim L'orealov primer). Torej, če vas je kdaj zanimalo kaj je na mojem obrazu, so ti izdelki.

Vichy Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care

As it goes for my skincare, obviously I don't like to mattify my skin at night. Nor do I want to use harsh drying toners or face washes. So, this is the most important product in my morning skincare routine. This is a hydrating cream which absorbs into the skin quickly and is balancing the sebum, so you don't get oily quickly. As for anti-imperfections aspect, I can't say that it makes any difference on my skin. I'd say Total Mat version (which I'm not sure if it's still available) works the best, however this one is nice too, especially (was) for colder days. I've tried many mattifying creams but this one is the best for me.

Skozi leta sem spoznala, da moji koži ne ustrezajo agresivni čistilni geli ter matirajoči toniki za obraz, ker ji lahko izsušijo povrhnjico. Še vedno kožo dobro očistim z izdelki za normalno kožo, vendar zjutraj vedno sledi najbolj pomemben korak v moji negi: matiranje obraza z Normaderm kremo, katera pa hkrati deluje lahkotno vlažilno. Izmed vseh krem za matiranje katere sem preizkusila, sem se vedno vrnila k tej. Sicer se po 3 urah začnem precej svetit, ampak nobena krema ne deluje na mojem obrazu tako dobro kot tale. Nisem pa prepričana, če še vedno obstaja Total Mat različica (ocena tukaj), katera mi je bila še malce boljša od te ! Torej stanovanja ne zapustim brez te kreme na obrazu, tudi kadar imam "no makeup" dan.

L'oreal Infallible Mattifying Primer

This was my recent purchase and ever since I got it, I've been hooked on it. Even though I use a mattifying cream, sometimes I wait for few minutes so that it absorbs nicely and my skin still needs a bit more mattifying effect. The texture is liquidy but when blended it feels like a velvet. It works nicely, plus it makes your makeup glide on easily. Though I can't say that it prolongs the wear of foundation. As much as I'd like to also try foundation from this line, you can't get the lightest (Porcelain) shade in my country. So, I'll leave it on my wishlist for now.

Naslednji izdelek sem nakupila nedavno nazaj (nekje 3 tedne) in me je kar kmalu prepričal. Čeprav uporabljam matirno-vlažilno nego, pustim da se krema vpije, nato pa vidim, če potrebujem še malce matiranja ne določenih predelih. Ta izdelek ni le dober za matiranje temveč je super podlaga za ličila, saj se puder nato lažje nanese na kožo, ko je ta izravnana. Tekstura primerja je tekoča, bazirana na silikonu, ki pusti žameten občutek na koži. Ne morem pa reči, da mi podaljša obstojnost tekočega pudra Iz te linije bi zelo rada preizkusila tudi tekočo podlago, vendar je pri nas ni na voljo najsvetlejšega (Porcelain) odtenka.

Revlon Colorstay Foundation For Combo/Oily Skin

Believe it or not, I've been using this foundation for almost 6 years. Yes, it's that good ! While some hate that it lacks a pump, I really got used to it (and hurray, they invented a pump not long ago! - but it's not available in Slovenia yet). So, what's so great about it ? It has an amazing coverage which is great for those days when you want to cover up everything (still you can sheer it out for everyday use). But mostly i love the staying power on oily areas. It lasts all day long. The effect is quite matt but it keeps the shine away for a few hours. I get shiny but not oily after 4 hours, so it doesn't melt off which is most important ! You can kind of feel it on your face after a few hours but it's better than feeling oily and gross. It can clog your pores a bit, so I try to clean my skin as much as I can and let it breathe a few days per week.

Ta tekoči puder je moj najljubši. Uporabljam ga že nekje 6 let, uf. Vem, da ga nekateri ne marajo, ker nima pumpice ter ga moreš preprosto zlit ven, ampak meni je to čist vseeno (so pa pudru dodali pumpico, vendar ne vem kdaj bo na voljo pri nas !). Kar mi je najbolj všeč pri tem pudru je kot prvo: prekrivnost, ki je srednja do popolna, seveda pa ga lahko za vsakodnevno uporabo zabrišeš na rahlo. Kot drugo je: obstojnost, ki traja celoten dan. Drugi pudri z mene dobesedno stečejo, vendar ta ostane na koži, čeprav si čez dan tu in tam tudi "napudram" obraz ter odstranim olja. Učinek je precej matirajoč in omogoča, da olja ne pridejo prehitro na vrh kože. Torej se ne svetim tako hitro. Seveda se po nekaj urah občuti na obrazu, vendar imam raje to, kot pa da občutim vsa olja na koži, ko se počutim že ogabno. Sicer je možno, da pore malce zamaši, ker je tekstura precej gosta in malo težka, zato si po celodnevnem nošenju dobro globinsko očistim kožo ter ji pustim dihat vsaj 2 dni na teden.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder

This has to be the cheapest pressed powder I owned. Prices vary from 3-5€. The packaging is a bit cheap, but if you're careful with it, it should last you a long time. The powder is not too powdery, so it there's almost no fall out. On the skin it is not heavy and has a nice mattifying effect. It just looks nice on the skin. I'm sure there are quite a few better products out there, but not for this price. With a combination of Revlon Colorstay foundation, my makeup looks flawless even after 4 hours. I get a bit shiny but I powder my face after around 6-7 hours.

Ta izdelek je pa res tako poceni. Gre za matirajoč, dolgo obstojen puder v kamnu, katerega uporabljam za zaključek makeupa oz. fiksiranje + matiranje. Cena je nekje od 3-5€, odvisno od spletne trgovine. Embalaža je res bolj poceni in plastična, vendar sem se naučila, da skrbim zanjo, da se puder ne zlomi prehitro. Tekstura pudra je fina, ne preveč pudrasta in prav tako se ne drobi naokoli. Na koži pa ustvari matirajoč učinek brez težkega občutka. Meni je všeč obstojnost ter videz na moji koži. Seveda ni najboljši puder v kamnu, vendar je boljši od drugih sploh v tem cenovnem rangu. S kombinacijo Revlon tekočega pudra je makeup na obrazu po 4 urah še vedno na svojem mestu, le malce se svetim. "Napudrat" se morem mogoče po 6-7ih urah, ko so olja že na vrhu.

CadeaVera Anti-Shine Mattifying (Blotting) papers

I'm sure not a lot of girls use these. They can be funny when using in public (in bathrooms) but I don't care. First of all, when you get oily, you can't just blot your face with a pressed powder all the time. The oils will not absorb or get anywhere else other than stay on your face covered with the powder. So that's when these papers come in handy: you press one onto the oily area and push on it with fingers. After that you can see the oils on the paper and just throw it away. I use 2-3 on the whole face and then use a bit of powder. They are really great when you've been out for a whole day and just want to freshen up. Plus they're cheap. I buy mine from Müller (their brand - around 2 € / 50 papers) + Essence and other companies make these.

Zadnji korak so papirčki za matiranje oz. vpijanje olj s kože. Verjetno jih kar nekaj punc ne pozna, ampak so tako zelo priročni za čez dan. Na javnem wcju sem seveda velikokrat doživela smešne poglede ob uporabi teh papirčkov, ampak mi je čisto vseeno. Najprej naj omenim, da ko se olja naberejo čez dan na koži, jih ne moreš kar prekrit s pudrom v kamnu/prahu, ker jih seveda prekriješ, na gobici ali čopiču pa se ta olja nabirajo. Tako pridejo v upoštev ti papirčki. Preprosto vzameš enega in ga pritisneš na predel kjer je koža sijoča ter mastna in takoj absorbira olja s kože. Po potrebi uporabiš več papirčkov, jaz pa jih potrebujem nekje 2-3 za T-cono. Šele nato včasih uporabim puder v kamnu, ki bo uravnal izločanje olj. Izredno jih priporočam, ker je uporaba enostavna in res delujejo. Dodaten plus je cena, saj svoje kupujem v drogeriji Müller (okoli 2€ za 50 papirjev), prav tako pa jih izdelujejo tudi znamke kot so Essence in podobno.

All in all, I really enjoy using these products, however I need to warn you that ofcourse in the summer my makeup melts off easier, when I sweat.

To so izdelki, ki jih sama obožujem na dnevni ravni, vendar vas morem opozoriti, da se mi poleti seveda ličila vseeno hitreje stopijo z obraza, saj je tudi meni vroče in se potim ob groznih temperaturah.