Hydrating Soothing Masks

Soothing and/or hydrating masks are some of my favourite items for a pamper evening. I like putting one on after having used another mask to clear my pores (e.g. Origins Clear Improvement mask), and just feel my skin drinking the extra care up. I always imagine it says, yum!

I have used the Avène Soothing Moisture Mask up completely, even to the point of cutting the tube open to get the last product up. A generous amount is needed, which comes to lay as a visible thin white layer on top of the skin. Currently I am trying out La Roche-Posay’s Hydrating Soothing Mask. A generous amount is needed with this mask as well. However, in difference from the Avène mask, it doesn’t leave a visible layer and it firms at the same time. Depending on the state of your skin, they both sink in quickly and leaves your skin soft for a long time.

If you are interested in trying out one of these or want two good tips, then for the rest of March Escentual has French pharmacy sale, where you can save 1/3 on French pharmacy products, and eChemist has 3 for 2 offer on any Avène products. There is serious money to save!

Have you tried any soothing and/or hydrating masks before?

Until next time,

Mia ♥ 

Review: Avène Rich Compensating Cream

Throwback to June 2012 when I had just been diagnosed with my illness, I was introduced to Avène by my local pharmacy. My skin was so painfully dry and flaky that I was desperately searching for something that could improve the situation – I would literary have done anything. I was recommended the Rich Compensating Cream and I immediately started using it twice a day; after having used it for a week my skin had improved so much.

The cream itself appears to be a mixture of fluffy, yet heavy. It sinks into your skin immediately and leaves it feeling soft and moist, while looking healthy. If you use make-up on your skin, like foundation or BB cream, I would recommend that you allow the cream some time to sink in before slapping on make-up. That way your make-up will look better as well. You don’t need lot of the cream, though if you are in doubt there comes a little spoon-like thing with that tells you how much to use. I personally don’t use it because I know the amount I need. A pot can last 4-5 months easily.  

I am currently on my 6^th, I believe, pot of the cream. Yes, that is how much I love the cream.

In Denmark, it can be bought at most pharmacies over the country, but I would recommend the internet. There are many British and French sites selling the cream at a much better and cheaper price.

Have you tried the Rich Compensating Cream?

Until next time,

Mia ♥ 

Just in: Tea Time And Thrift Shopping

A little collection of the things I have bought for my apartment lately that I thought would be nice to share and perhaps give some inspiration.

Lately I have been quite into tea as my throat is hurting so as I stumbled upon the jar I just knew I had to leave with it. The tea leaves stored in it is green tea with lemon and ginger. I had searched for the perfect mug and found it in a little shop in my town; it is handmade and in the prettiest of green-blue-ish hues. It is so unique and different, but also is the right size for a cup of tea.

Obviously, I use the oval dish from the seagull service quite differently from what was intended. I spotted it in a thrift shop and couldn’t leave it as I knew (and still know quite well) that the seagull service without gold is difficult to find. I always buy a little when I spot some to create my own collection. While it takes time to build a collection, I enjoy the experience of looking, thrift shopping and the treasure hunting.

The last item is a green jar. I have a certain liking for coloured glass, which I have learned from my mother, so I couldn’t possibly leave it behind. It can be used for everything, though for now it stores my candles. 

Details:
Tea jar from Bahne. 
Tea mug from Gøttsch Keramik.
Tea infuser from local super marked. 
Big oval dish from the Seagull service by Bing & Grøndal, bought in thrift shop. 
Big green jar bought in thrift shop.

What have you purchased lately for your home?


Until next time,
Mia.

OOTD: The English Party

I feel beyond proud for writing an OOTD post, mainly because I rarely do them as I rarely do something overtly exciting and special. I thought seeing it was a long time ago since I did an OOTD that it would be appropriate to add another to the short list. The party is very much your basic university party, but nevertheless a party to dress up.

I am wearing my long blue shirt from H&M paired with a pair of black leggings and my Angulus Chelsea Boots. Leggings aren’t pants, I know, however the shirt is so long on me that I can get away with wearing it as a dress. My make-up is rather neutral with earthy tones and the colour of the lipstick used only to bring forth my own lip colour by dapping and blending. 

 

Make-up details,

Base: MaxFactor Weightless Foundation SPF 10 in number light ivory 40 and Missha’s Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 in number 21.

Concealer: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla.

Mascara: MaxFactor 2000 Calorie dramatic volume in black.

Blush: Rimmel London Power Blush in number 001 Santa Rose.

Lipstick: MAC lipstick (matte) in Girl About Town.
Eyeshadow: Dior 5 couleurs palette in 754 Rosy Tan (white and light brown) and MAC selfmade palette in Sable (frost).

What make-up have you been wearing recently at parties?


Until next time,
Mia.