Nivea "Cellular Perfect Skin" Perfecting Day Fluid

Hello Everyone,

Large pores are a matter of concern to everyone and we leave no stone unturned to reduce their appearance to get that even and smooth skin tone.

This concern has being well taken off by Nivea in their new "Cellular Perfect Skin" perfecting day fluid (perfektionierendes Tagesfluid). The perfecting fluid merges well into the skin and immediately evens out the skin surface. 

The good thing about this fluid is that it is tailor made to suit your skin tone and colour. This is made possible through the tinted and doubly encapsulated micro pigments which adapts to your skin tone upon massaging the fluid on to your skin surface. As such, the fluid is greyish-biege (far left pic) toned but upon massaging, it readily matches to your skin colour (middle followed by right pic). 

Moreover, it comes with SPF 15 to protect you against both UVA & UVB radiations.

Their typical Lumicinol & Magnolia extract provides long-lasting anti-ageing effect simultaneously improving new skin cell generation. The fine lines and wrinkles are also visibly reduced. The skin feels really soft and supple.

Apply this fluid on thoroughly cleansed skin before applying your moisturiser to get that pore-less and radiant finish. You may even use it as your makeup base or as a skin primer for that flawless and youthful you. And the pump dispenser makes the use and dosage effortless.

I enjoy using it as a makeup base. For the price of ca. 14 € for 40 ml product, it is a perfect and a bargain makeup base for me. The price definitely justifies and matches the quality expectations.

I recommend it whole heartedly to everyone craving for a better skin tone. From the entire NIVEA "Cellular Perfect Skin" series, this is one product, I would love to lay my hands on again and again.

Click here for the review of the last product of this series "NIVEA Cellular Perfect Skin Night Cream"

NIVEA "CELLULAR PERFECT SKIN" Series

Hi Angels,

Today I'm going to talk about a new skin-care series launched by Nivea. It's kind of an extension to their  previous Anti-ageing series and is known by the name "CELLULAR PERFECT SKIN".

This series comes with four new products, guaranteeing a perfect and even complexion with a silky smooth feel to it. The product in this series also promise an immediate visible radiant yet long-lasting effect on the skin. Products in this series are enriched with Magnolia extract and Lumicinol to fight the first signs of ageing and improved cell regeneration.

Now coming to the individual products! The new NIVEA "CELLULAR PERFECT SKIN" range comprises of:

1) Perfektionierendes Tagesfluid LSF 15 (Perfecting day-fluid); 40 ml

2) Tagespflege LSF 15 (Day cream); 50 ml

3) Korrigierende Augenpflege (Correcting eye cream); 15 ml

4) Nach Essenz (Night cream); 40 ml

In Germany the products are available in the local drugstore from January 2015.

I however, as a part of their Loyalty programme, received a packet consisting this newly launched series from NIVEA about a month ago. Since then I have been testing these products and my first impressions are very positive. Although I do find they are bit on an expensive side with estimated prices varying between ca. 13-14 euros. But then to fight ageing, one might have to shell a bit more than the regular.

All the products listed above have been reviewed by me separately in an individual product blogpost.

To know more about these products click on the product name!

I hope these reviews help you!

Nivea "Cellular Perfect Skin" Day Care Cream

Hi my Angels,

As promised in my last post, here's the review for the newly launched Nivea "Cellular Perfect Skin" day-care cream. 

Now if you are thinking that it's just like any other moisturising cream, well then, you are right to an extend. But there's more to it. It's an Anti-Ageing cream with SPF (LSF, in german) 15, which indeed satisfies the basic sun protection requirement in first place, at least for winter months. For scorching summer heat, I and perhaps we all do need a minimum of SPF 30.

Nivea's new formulation comprising of Lumicinol and Magnolia extract supports the skin's natural functions on cellular level and improves the radiant power. This indeed reduces the visibility of wrinkles and fine lines. Apparently, it also boosts skin's cell renewal thereby providing an improved skin-tone.

This white cream in itself is very soft and light in texture which definitely translates on your skin too. Honestly speaking, I was skeptical if such a light texture would work on my dry skin or not. But this new innovation from the house of Nivea took me with a surprise and proved my thoughts of using a heavy and fatty creams (like the original blue potted Nivea cream!) for dry skin wrong. Although, I do need to take a tad-bit more than the usual amount (you know the size of hazelnut theory! :-P). I'm impressed how it left my skin feeling smooth and not even a bit greasy even after wearing it throughout the day.

This new formula also has light reflecting micro-pigments which caters to glow-y, fresh and healthy skin. This is an instant phenomena! I mean as soon as you massage in the cream, that lost glow (apparently!) kicks back in for the refreshing and youthful you. See the pic on the right!

After consistently using it for a month, I'm appreciating how my skin texture has improved. As far as the wrinkles goes, I don't have them yet. And those fine lines that had started to make their presence felt, are now diminished. 

All in all, it's a great all in one nourishing and moisturising cream for a youthful skin. BUT...!!!

Yup, with so much of positivity there's still a 'BUT' entirely because of the price range for 50 ml of this wonder cream. At ca. 14 euros, it is expensive for a drugstore product! And if you compare to other high end brands, then it's definitely a bargain.

From my side, "I recommend it whole heartedly" to every women/men craving for skin youthfulness.

Next review blogposts:

Nivea "Cellular Perfect Skin" Perfecting skin fluid

Nivea "Cellular Perfect Skin" Eye correcting cream

Nivea "Cellular Perfect Skin" Night cream

Nivea "Cellular Perfect Skin" Correcting Eye Cream

Hello Angels,

In continuation to my previous posts about the Nivea "Cellular Perfect Skin" series, this post is about the correcting eye cream, aptly a part of this range.

Now this eye cream is not like the usual white or rosy moisturising eye creams available in drugstores worldwide. But it's a tinted eye cream much like a BB cream, I would say.

The consistency is quite thick for an eye cream that I have used so far. It's somewhat in between a concealer and a moisturiser. But this is when it comes out of the tube. However, it does glide on smoothly when you tap or gently massage it in. And it conceal away the darkness around the eyes quite impressively.

Packaging wise, just a normal tube but with a silicon-y applicator tip instead of a regular nozzle. Which I don't like in first place. I have never tried to directly apply through the applicator tip. I would rather squeeze out a little amount on the back of my hand and then apply it onto my eyes. Again a matter of taste and choice, I guess!

Nivea with this product, claims to reduce the swelling around eyes but I doubt. At least in my case, I didn't see a massive difference (not that I have super swelled up eyes  :-P). However, it does reduce the appearance of my fine lines after consistently using it for over 4 weeks. 

On the days, when I don't have full face makeup on, I prefer to use this correcting eye cream in conjunction with my regular eye gel/creams (swelling, if any, reduces better) to get that fresh & energised look. This correcting eye cream totally justifies it's role (alone as well) and make you look more awake even on dull mornings. ;-)

Price wise, it's again (like other products of this series) costs ca. 13 € for 15 ml of the product. Apparently, for a tinted eye cream, it's way too expensive for me. I would rather invest this amount in a good concealer instead opting for NIVEA's "Cellular Perfect Skin" correcting eye cream. 

However, I do recommend it to everyone who prefer to wear a tinted eye cream over a proper concealer or those who don't wear makeup on everyday basis. 

Next up, is my review about Nivea "Cellular Perfect Skin" Tagesfluid (Daily fluid)

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DIY "Rose Petals Lip Scrub"

Hello Angels,

Welcome back! And as promised here is my recipe to Rose Lip Scrub. So without wasting anymore time, here are the instructions :-)

ROSE- SUGAR LIP SCRUB:

1. Crush the rose petals using pestle-mortar
2. Add a half teaspoon of sugar and a few drops of lemon juice
3. Mix them together and tada, lip scrub/exfoliator is ready to use. Preserve it in an air tight container.

Use it as often as you wish because it is a very mild exfoliator.

Now next time you receive Roses, you know what you have to do with them once they begin to dry & die. Till them enjoy the beautiful sight!

I shall see you very soon with another interesting post.

Keep Smiling :-)

Skincare DIY: Rose Water

Hello Angels,

Past few weeks have been pretty tiring and I couldn't find time to blog. But now I'm back with a DIY skincare that revolves about ROSES.

Roses in every colour are loved by everyone. But did you know that Roses also impart health benefits too. Yup, my dear, since ancient times rose water and oil have been part of probably every Grandma's beauty secrets. Here is a quick guide to it's benefits:

1) Rose oil has anti-inflammatory properties and hence rose water has been used to treat irritated & over-heated skin.

2) It is a gentle but a great cleanser and removes oil & dirt thoroughly from clogged pores.

3) It also acts as an astringent. Applying rose water after steaming tightens capillaries, reduces redness and blotchiness.

4) Roses are a powerful mood enhancer. So say goodbye to the feelings of anxiety and promote emotional wellbeing. A great stress buster!

And today, I have a very easy 2-in-1 DIY using the beautiful red roses. So let's get started with the preparation of fresh Rose water.

ROSE WATER:

1. Take Roses and separate the individual petals. Wash the petals thoroughly
2. Place them in a pan filled with water. Make sure all the petals are properly immersed in water.
3. Cover the pan with a lid and boil on low flame till the water is of the colour of petals.
4. Remove from heat and leave it to cool down. 
5. Strain the coloured water and refrigerate it. 
6. Keep the strained petals separate to make rose petals lip scrub.

Use the cold rose water to quickly freshen your face. Spray or rub it on your face before going to sleep and get rid of impurities like oil or dirt overnight. You won't need night creams anymore ;-)

Or add it to your facial masks to get that instant glow afterwards.

Check the Rose Lip Scrub blog post here!

Yves Rocher Riche Creme (Anti-Ageing night cream)

Hello my dazzling beauties,

You have grown a year older and for the first time in your life you have discovered that fine line turning into wrinkle. Or did you got those unknown spots that were never there a year back. Or do you feel your skin has lost elasticity and is looking rough like leather. Well you are dealing with "Skin-Ageing". Now there are plenty of things that cause this skin-loosening phenomenon. Sunlight, smoking, poor diet, excessive alcohol drinking and etc. But the question is how can we just avoid these adverse effects. It is really possible to avert ageing. Ohhh Well....not completely (it's your b'day present as you age :-D) but as they say you can definitely delay it. BUT HOW????

First of all leading a healthy life and eating a balanced diet.

And Secondly, get hold of anti-ageing skincare products as early as possible. By this I definitely do not mean that you start lathering up your skin and body at sweet 16 with anti-ageing products. ;-) But just at the first glimpse of signs of ageing. You know "Prevention is better than cure" and this phrase hold true also for skincare. 

And off-lately, I'm flattered by an awesome anti-ageing night cream from Yves Rocher. Now those of you who follow me on instagram, knows what I'm talking about. 

So here's the deal! This cream consists of 30 plant oils. Seriously, I have never ever seen or heard of any cream containing so many oils. And for this reason it is enormously nourishing even with a teeny-weeny bit. Even with so much oil content it doesn't feel greasy. Well initially, it does but when you really massage it into the skin, it's all absorbed and my skin just felt so soft like that of baby's bum. The formula of the cream works brilliantly overnight and I wake up with a bright and fresh skin. NO oiliness the next morning. And all I do to look more awake is to wash the face with cold water. I have been using it for past 3.5 weeks and I do feel the change in my skin texture.

Now I know you'll might be interested in those 30 plant oils. SO here's a direct pic of the packaging.

However, this night cream does contain parabens, perfume and paraffin. Hence, if you are allergic to these or in general avoid these, then this is not meant for you.

For me, so far it's worth a applause but no commitments yet. ;-) It is available at Yves Rocher online shop and is priced at 32 € for 100 ml (current offer!!)

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"For Your Beauty" Facial peeling Pad

Hey dearies,

A few week back I received my blogger box from drugstore Rossmann with such incredible products. One such product was this facial-peeling pad from the brand for your beauty. For those of you unaware of the brand for your beauty, it is the house brand of Rossmann and offers a wide range of beauty and skin-care tools.

Most of the times I refrained from buying the tools from their brand, especially make-up brushes. But that's not what I should be discussing, right!

So coming straight to the point!

A Facial-peeling pad, is something which we all (kind off) require every single day to get rid off the dirt and dead skin. At least, I do need it for my combination skin and this pink-coloured (feminine it is!) silicon pad with minute yet very soft bristles serves the purpose completely. It is very gentle on the skin and the fine fibres removes the dead skin effectively while stimulating blood circulation simultaneously.

It should be used on the well moistened skin and gently massaging in circular motion for a couple of minutes (say 5 minutes to be precise!). However, best results are achieved in combination with a cleansing product. I use it generally with face wash-gel or sometime with cleansing milk. This peeling pad has a small holder at the back side which makes it easier to grab and fix it in between fingers for a proper massage. Also for it's super mini and practicle size, you my take it on any journey. It's so small that it will fit in your pocket as well! ;-)

Ever since I own this, it is my constant companion for daily skin-care routine. Unfortunately, I could not quote any price range as it was sent to me as a gift. However, once I get hold of price I'll update it here.

Till then I wish you all a healthy and glowing skin!

Keep smiling! :-)

Homemade Natural Scrub with Orange Peels

Hey beauties,

I hope you all are in best shape and gearing up for the weekend. Finally, a time to say bye to the busy week and to welcome the chilled out days of the week. I love to pamper myself on weekends with relaxing warm bath and exfoliating my skin. And since the weekend is approaching, I thought of sharing one of my favourite face scrub using orange peel which can be made very easily at home.

This orange peel scrub is nothing new to me and I have been using since my childhood. After eating oranges we used to rub the peels (the orange side) on the entire skin (face, hands, legs etc.). I was introduced to this beauty treatment by my mother but at that time it was more of a play with orange peels rather than focusing on the beauty aspect. And years later, I swear by it and it really does wonders. 

But do you know, why orange peels?

Firstly, they are the powerhouse of vitamin C which protects skin from free radical damage. It reduces acne and provides healthy glow. Yes my dear, orange peels contains more vitamin C than the fleshy part.

Secondly, the citric acid in the peels is a great exfoliator and helps brighten skin. And lastly, it contains minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium which aids in healing of dry, itchy and flaky skin, preserving moisture thereby providing healthy glowing skin.

So my dearies, you may choose to buy readymade orange peel powders or you may start collecting those peels after eating the flesh to get the double benefit.

Here's what you need to do:

To Prepare the Powder

1) Collect the orange peels from at least 2 oranges and dry them. Don't sun dry the peels to prevent loss of essential nutrients from the peels. Depending on the climate of the place you live, it might take from a couple days to a week.

2) Make sure the peels are completely dried. The peels at this point will appear crisp and hard.
3) Grind the peels to a fine powder and store them in an air tight container for further use.

Preparation of Scrub

1) Mix a tablespoon of freshly prepared orange peel powder, honey and yoghurt and make a thick paste. 

2) Apply it on your face or body and leave it for 5 minutes or till the scrub dries a little. Avoid contact with eyes! 

3) Now start scrubbing your face gently in circular motions for a couple of minutes and then let it sit on for a another 2-3 minutes. 

4) Rinse thoroughly with normal water and pat dry. 

5) Follow up with your regular moisturiser and enjoy the healthy luminous glow.

For oily skin, you may use it 2-3 times a week. However, reduce it's use to 1-2 times a month for dry and itchy skin. 

So, next time you eat oranges don't throw away the peels!

Unboxing: Glückskind dm-box

Hi everyone,

My very first post on this blog and what could have been the better way to flag off my blogger journey but to start with a my baby news.

Yup, I am a proud mother to my 10 month old "bundle of joy" son. Coming back to the topic...

During my pregnancy, I registered (online) myself with drugstores like Dm and Rossmann, here in Germany. It is kind of tradition here, that almost every drugstore and companies dealing with baby stuff like baby food, toys, clothing etc. offer their customers a chance to register themselves for their premium (baby bonus) programs. A part of these programs generally offer customers with free samples and gifts after the birth of the baby and from there on every couple of months or say developmental stages of the baby.

I also happen to receive my coupon after the birth of my baby for the "Glückskind" welcome box from drugstore dm.

And I am excited to share this box with you people as the contents of this box are quite useful and comes very handy for short travels. But before I come to the contents, I must say dm did a very good job in creating this box, which in the shape of a small suitcase/luggage bag. Everything from colour to the pattern on the box is so charming and matches perfectly to the bright and colourful baby's world.

So here's a look at the contents of this box.

• Babylove (dm's own brand) premium diapers in size mini (3-6 kg)
• Pampers sensitive baby wipes travel size containing 12 wipes
• Lansinoh breast-feeding pads (2 pieces)
• NUK pacifier ideal for babies up to 6 months
• Rotbäckchen Mama Eisen+ (iron syrup for mommies), 30 ml
• Weleda Granatapfel (pomegranate) Lotion,  20 ml
• Bübchen (Nestle's brand) Milk for babies, 50 ml
• Penaten (from house of Jhonson&Jhonson) multi-purpose cream for babies, 25 ml
• Sargotan hygien wipes
• Durex condom
• A big Coupon block ideal for all family members

On the whole, I find most of the contents are well suitable for babies-diaper bag or can be your companion for short journey's. The box in itself is made up off hardboard and can very-well be used to store your babies items. I use this box to store my babies first items- like his ultrasound photos, hand&foot imprints etc.. For us, It's a sweet-memory box and when my son grows up, we will gift him his first ever's. I am already getting goosebumps thinking about his reaction than but it's still a long way to go. Till them I will keep on collecting and storing his memories in this box.

At this point I thank, dm- drugstore for a such a pleasant welcome box. It's indeed a great effort. Keep up the good work! :-)

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