Urtekram volume shampoo Rasul Rhassoul no animal testing

Hello,
how are you? today I would like to review Urtekram Rasul Shampoo.This is an organic hair care product which contains rasul/rhassoul, a type of mud soap used in Africa. Rhassoul is a natural mineral clay from Morocco and it has been used by Moroccan women for the hair and the body care for centuries.

The shampoo contains also aloe vera, glycerine and peppermint.

Urtekram volume rasul shampoo

What I like about this shampoo is that it has natural ingredients plus  some of them are organic. 
Important thing is that Urtekram doesn't test on animals:).

The shampoo smells of mint which is very refreshing but unfortunately the smell doesn't linger.

The shampoo will foam only if you mix it with a little bit of water.

The consistency is very interesting: thick and brown with something what looks like grains of sand. This gives the impression that you are using a peeling- a new and interesting washing experience.

Urtekram volume rasul shampoo

After washing your hair will be clean but you need to be careful and mix this shampoo with water  properly, otherwise the thick consistency may make the shampooing process difficult and the hair will be still dirty. Without mixing it with water you won’t be able to distribute shampoo evenly.

After the washing your hair will be clean but not squeaky clean because this shampoo will not  strip your hair of its natural protective oils which is of course a great thing.

The Urtekram rasul shampoo has a calming effect on the scalp. I have a sensitive scalp which doesn’t tolerate certain shampoos and I tend to suffer of the itchiness but this shampoo calms the irritated scalp immediately. During and after washing I can feel cooling effect of mint. My hair has more volume and I am even able to skip  conditioner.

I read somewhere that the shampoo may reduce oiliness but unfortunately that is not my case. I still have to wash my hair everyday. But maybe it will work for you.

A quick summary:
Urtekram volume shampoo Rasul/ Rhassoul pros:

• no animal testing
• 100 % natural ingredients
• pleasant smell which refreshes the hair
• cooling effect thanks to peppermint
• calms down the scalp
• adds volume
• it won't tangle the hair
• it won't dry the hair
• price

Ingredients/INCI Urtekram Rhassoul Shampoo Organic:

Water, vegetable oil products, corn sugar soup, rhassoul (African soup mud), aloe vera*, glycerine*, peppermint extract*, spearmint oil*, perfume (plant extract), salt, polysaccharide, citrid acid, vitamin E.

Ingredients: Aqua, aloe barbadensis leaf extract*, hectorite, sodium coco sulfat, glycerine**, coco glucoside, lauryl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium chloride, mentha piperita leaf extract*, mentha viridis oil*, parfum, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, xanthan gum, citric acid, tocopherol, beta-sitosterol, squalene, limonene.

* Ingredient from organic farming
** Made using organic ingredients


Urtekram volume shampoo  Rhassoul is a good natural shampoo without nasty chemicals, not tested on animals, good for you and for the environment. And THE BUNNIES.

Greetings and thank you for reading,
Joanna

Must have hair products: Tangle Teezer and Invisibobble Traceless Hair Ring

Hey,

today I am reviewing must have hair products for the hair: Tangle Teezer and Invisibobble Traceless Hair Ring. In my opinion every woman should have them because they will improve the condition of the hair almost instantly. 

Tangle teezer and invisibobble

The tangle teezer is a great alternative to traditional hair brushes. 
It does not have the handle, but it will adapt to the shape of your hand. 

The brush itself is a brilliant invention and a revolution in a hair care. The tangle teezer will comb your hair nice, quickly and without the pulling. The process of combing will be gentle yet effective. It is especially important for those, who like me have thin and delicate hair. This type of hair tangles easily. Especially now, when I have to wear a hat my hair tangles very easy. 

Tangle teezer 

In my opinion Tangle teezer works the best when used on towel dried hair.

Tangle teezer works perfectly on children's hair, which is very delicate.

Another good thing is that after a long term use  I have not noticed any damage to my hair.

Tangle teezers are available in many different styles and colours.
You can buy tangle original, salon elite or compact styler. Compact styler is the best for the travellings and for the handbag. It won't break when it falls to the floor.
I own Salon Elite tangle teezer in neon pink and orange. The colours are shockingly bright but at least the brush is very easy to find:). Of course you can go for "calmer" option:).

Tangle Teezer Salon Elite is a product I would recommend to all of you: women, children and men with long hair.


The second product I would like to recommend to everybody is an Invisibobble Traceless Hair Ring. This is a replacement for a traditional hair rubber which may cause a lot of damage to the hair. That was actually my case. The hairdresser could very easily notice the damage from the hair band so when I found an Invisibobble hair ring I was more than happy:). I was extremely happy.

Invisibobbles

Invisibobble hair ring has kind of a cosmic look and it was apparently inspired by the shape of the telephone cord. Here I will quote the producer because he explains it all in a very clear way: " when the hair ring is wrapped around the hair, it places uneven pressure around the circumference of the ponytail; standard hair rings put even pressure on the hair, leaving an obvious mark. The uneven pressure produced by the Invisibobble allows for the hair to be held strongly in the ponytail without being too tight". 

The Invisibobbles come in different colours.

Invisibobbles

My opinion:
I have been using Invisibbobles for over a year now and I feel I can share my experience with you:

• Invisibobble Traceless Hair Rings is very comfortable to wear 
• it will not pull on your hair
• it will not pull on your scalp either (no headaches)
• it won't damage your hair
• Invisibobble is flexible
• will last long time. In my case after after about 10 months of everyday's use the Invisibibble has stretched. And although the stretch is irreversible  I can still wear it. 

In other words invisibboble means no hair/scalp pulling, no headaches, no hair damage:).

I highly recommend Invisibobble Traceless Hair Rings:).

          

Thank you for reading,

Greetings

Joanna

Armani cosmetics: Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush. Luminous Silk Foundation.

Hello,

today I would like to recommend to you Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush and Luminous Silk Foundation from Armani-one of the best makeup products on the market.

Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush. Luminous Silk Foundation

At the beginning I would like to describe the blush. The Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush is my must have, a holy grail among the cosmetics, all time favourite blush.

Giorgio Armani Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush

Why I love it so much and most likely you will love it as well? Because unlike many other blushes this one will not accentuate your pores. After the application your skin will remain as smooth as silk. This will be indeed your SECOND SKIN. 

There are many shades available: 01 Shimmering peach, 02 Sicilian Orange, 03 Pink Chiffon, 04 Sienna, 05 Raspberry, and 07 Scarlatto.

I own the blush in  colour Shimmering Peach which is a pink with golden specks. Those specks will add a natural glow to your cheeks. After application your face will look healthy and natural. You will look well rested and fresh even if you are very tired.
At first glance the color may look shockingly bright but after the application it blends in with the skin adjusting to the skin tone. 
Application tips: use your fingers and be careful not to overdo it. You will need only a tiny dot of product, just like this: 

Giorgio Armani Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush

Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush remains untouched by the most part of the day, it may start fading by the end of the day but this is just my own experience and I have oily skin.

Pros:

Armani Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush blended

• the blush blends beautifully with the skin 
•  looks so natural that people actually think that IT IS natural
• won't accentuate your pores
• the blush has an interesting texture - a mix of a creme and a gel, which gives a silky finish
• long lasting 
• very efficient, you need only a small amount (a tiny dot)

Cons:

• price

The blush is expensive but totally worth the money. 

Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Alumina Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Disodium Stearoyl, Glutamate, Butylphenyl, Methylpropional, methicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hexyl Cinnamal. May Contain: CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 45410 / Red 28 Lake, CI 75470 / Carmine, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron oxides, CI 73360 / Red 30, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, Mica. 

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

The second product from Armani is its famous Luminous Silk Foundation. It is an InStyle Best Beauty Buy Award winner. I own this foundation in colour 3.75 which is a cool toned porcelain. 

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

For the application I use only hands and it glides on seamlessly. It covers acne scars and makes the pores disappear. I love it and you will love it because

Luminous Silk Foundation is:
• very light, it feels like I am not wearing any foundation
• hydrating
• it will give you bright complexion
• healthy looking skin 
• natural finish
• skin can breathe
• weightless liquid texture
• smooth and even application, you can use only hands
• no smudging
• medium/full coverage
• buildable coverage without creating mask effect
• long lasting
• doesn't oxidize (it won't change the colour for orange)
• effective, only small amount is needed to cover the whole face
• simple yet elegant packaging
• it comes in many different colours, over 20 shades everyone will find something suitable

Because of all the above I would recommend Armani Luminous Silk Foundation  to everyone.

Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isododecane, Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Tristearin, Cellulose Gum, Nylon-12, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Acrylates Copolymer, Fragrance, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hexyl Cinnamal May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Ultramarines, Mica.

Greetings,

Joanna

Born to Bio natural deodorant review frozen ginger

Hey,

how are you? Today I would like to review Born to Bio natural deodorant. I have been looking for a good natural deodorant for a long time. If you are interested in natural cosmetics then you know how difficult it is to find a decent natural deodorant (same with natural mascara). There are many natural deodorants  on the market but they contain aluminium which I want to avoid.

Born to Bio natural deodorant in frozen ginger

We should be all concerned about our health and I am being careful what kind of things I apply under my arms. I am perfectly  aware that a natural deodorant will not offer me as good protection as a traditional deodorant. It will not prevent the sweating process because it is not its job. So what the natural deodorant should do? 
It should stop or at least reduce the growth of bacteria. In other words it should minimize the odour. In the past I have been testing many natural deodorants  but unfortunately they were rather bad: they were either too sticky  or they would not dry quick enough. 

When I spotted  products from Born to Bio company I was very happy. I have not heard about this company before and I was very curious to try some of their products so I have bought a hair conditioner and a deodorant. Deodorants are available in four different scents:  ginger, rose, vanilla or zen (fresh grass smell). I got the ginger one.

Born to Bio natural deodorant in frozen ginger

Born to Bio Deodorant in ginger contains antiperspirant essential oils and bamboo powder which is known for its antibacterial properties. I thought it would be a good product. And it was at the beginning...
At the beginning the deodorant was working great.  I would apply it in the morning and in the evening I would still feel fresh. Deodorant would dry quickly after the application so it was a real time saver. It offered a very good protection against odour but...
Everything has changed when I got ill. I started sweating differently, I mean the body started releasing toxins through skin and my body smell was different.  And that was just awful: my chemistry and the smell of ginger would not work together whatsoever. At this point I won't go into details but trust me it was a disaster. No need to say that I have stopped using Born to Bio deodorant completely. Despite all this the deodorant has many positives as well:

• absorbs quickly
• doesn't  dry the skin
• doesn't cause irritation
• doesn't stain the clothes
• aluminium-free
• alcohol free
• hypoallergenic
• it has 100% natural fragrance
• good natural ingredients

Born to Bio natural deodorant in frozen ginger

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Pseudotsuga Menziesii (Balsam Oregon) Water*, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Water*, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Lauroyl Lysine, Mentha Arvensis Leaf OIil, zingiber officinale Root Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Cymbopogon Martinii (Palmarosa) Oil*, Cupressus Aempervirens (Cypress) Oil*, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil*, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Farnesol.

Because of the positives above I am still going to try the same deodorant but in different scent: vanilla or zen. I think that the ginger scent was too strong for me, maybe too masculine as well and that is why it didn't work for me but maybe it will work for you. I would say give it a try.
What do you think? Do you have any favourite natural deodorants?

Greetings,

Joanna

Dior 5 Colour Eyeshadow. Cienie do powiek Christian Dior 5 Couleurs.

Hello, 

this is a review of Christian Dior 5 Colour Eyeshadow palette called also 5 Couleurs Designer. This famous eyeshadow palette has been used by professional makeup artists everywhere in the world. The great thing about this product is that it comes in many different colours.

Christian Dior 5 Colour Eyeshadow Palette

 From Sephora you can buy:

• Bar 56 (a very interesting combination of colours: it contains browns, peach, white eyeshadows. It would be good for a day makeup look and will complement everybody's eyes)
• Pied-De-Poule 96 (darker shades of brown and grey, good for creating a dramatic look)
• Carré Bleu 276  (a variation of different shades of blue - cool and warm shades combined together)
• Tutu 846 (peach, pink, lilac - cool and warm shades combined together, they look very intensive and colourful in the palette)
• Trafalgar 876 (warm browns and pinks)
• 456 Jardin (peachy pinks, light green, khaki green)
• 166 Victoire (pink, plum, aubergine)
• 566 Versailles (light and medium shades of brown and gold)
• 156 Femme-Fleur (a very interesting combination of pinkie browns, this would especially suit people with hazel or green eyes but honestly it would be flattering on everyone)
• 796 Cuir Cannage (warm, medium and darker browns, it would look gorgeous on autumn type women with ginger hair and warm complexion)
• 646 30 Montaigne (warm, light shades of brown and peach)

There is also a limited edition 2014 holiday in:

• 046 Golden Reflections (light, medium gold)
• 756 Golden Shock (plum, gold, light pink)

I own the Couture Colour eyeshadow palette in 254 Bleu de Paris. 

Have you ever been to Paris? Could you compare blue of Paris to the colours of this eyeshadow palette? I have been there a few times, when I was a teenager, but at that time I wasn't interested in colour of the sky in Paris. There were certainly more interesting things on my mind then:). I have noticed that as we get older we start appreciating nature much more. Now I pay more attention to the colours of nature, changing of the seasons, singing birds, etc. Now we have -17 degrees Celsius here and I really admire the view of trees covered in blanket of snow. 

My Dior's eyeshadow palette is a mini palette. It was sold together with Iconic Overcurl mascara. I got it during the summer sale and it was about 20 euros:).

Dior 5 Colour Eyeshadow with Iconic Overcurl

The palette looks very sweet and it is small so the application may be difficult (actually it is a bit pain in the a...). On the other hand it is good for the travelings. 

It consists of five shades: they have different textures - four shades are shimmery and one shade is totally matte. It is worth mentioning that the shimmer doesn't look cheap on the contrary it is very elegant. All the colours are combined beautifully and are harmonious and pleasing to the eye. You can't go wrong with this palette. 

The colours are:

Dior 5 Colour Eyeshadow

• sky blue (shimmer) - it is a base - light, the lightest colour one in the palette,
• denim blue (shimmer)-  colour - iridescent,
• silver (shimmer)- shade - satinity,
• dark grey (shimmer)- shine-pearlescent,
• navy blue (matte)-liner - mat
• mat, the darkest colour in this palette.

All the shades have blue undertone, even the silver and the grey one. Yes, I know now you are probably wondering how the silver one can be bluish:). But seriously it is this kind of silver with a blue hue. In the past I used to apply a silver eye kajal on my eyelids and many people were thinking that it was actually blue. How was this possible? The answer is that my complexion has cool/bluish undertone. 

Because Dior's palette is all about the blue it would be especially suitable for those of you who have cool undertones. It will compliment the colour of your complexion.

The eyeshadows are quite well pigmented and they blend well. With the primer they last all day long. Dior 5 Colour Eyeshadow applied in the morning still looks fresh in the evening. It is quite unbelievable because I have oily eyelids and my makeup tends to melt. But with Dior's eyeshadow palette there is no creasing. Hurrra! 

With 5 Colour Eyeshadow palette you can create two different looks: a natural look which is obviously great for the day time and the sophisticated look which is suitable for the evening. If you want to create a natural look you should use two upper shades plus the central one. 

For the evening makeup use the two lower shades plus the middle one. 

Christian Dior eyeshadow

The center shade is the most important because it is used as a lightener for the natural and the sophisticated look. I have to admit I like the natural look more and I have been applying the makeup according to the instructions from Dior's site: http://backstage.dior.com/makeup-mag/en/?_ga=1.131014159.1498444998.1415524082#/look/3746/5-couleurs and I am very happy with the result. Christian Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow in Bleu de Paris makes my eyes stand out:). I would recommend this eyeshadow palette to everyone, especially - as I have said before - that you can't go wrong with it.
What is your favourite eyeshadow / eyeshadow palette?Greetings,
Joanna

Now the same written in my native language:)

Czesc dziewczyny,

na poczatku przepraszam za brak polskiej czcionki, ale uzywam finskiego komputera i nie mam mozliwosci dodania polskich znakow. Mam skryta nadzieje, ze Wam to nie bedzie przeszkadzac. Z gory dziekuje za wyrozumialosc i zapraszam do lektury.

Chcialabym Wam zrecenzowac palete cieni od Diora. Ta paleta to prawdziwy klasyk uzywany przez makijazystow na calym swiecie. Mam wiec i ja:). A tak na powaznie, to paleta byla dolaczona do tuszu do rzes Iconic Overcurl i wszystko to za cene okolo 20 euro, wiec kto by sie nie skusil. Tym bardziej, ze zestaw jest w niebieskiej, chlodnej tonacji, wiec jak znalazl dla kobiety o typie urody lato, czyli dla mnie i wedle statystyk wiekszosci z Was.

Palety cieni Diora maja wiele roznych odmian kolorystycznych. Naprawde jest w czym wybierac. W czesci angielskiej opisalam krotko dostepne zestawy, jesli ktos jest zainteresowany, to zapraszam do zerkniecia wyzej. Tutaj mozne wspomne jeszcze raz o trzech zestawach, ktore wywarly na mnie najwieksze wrazenie:

796 Cuir Cannage - zestaw brazow w cieplej tonacji. Wyobrazam sobie, ze swietnie pasowalby rudowlosym dziewczynom:)

156 Femme-Fleur - bardzo interesujaca kombinacja rozowych brazow, najlepsza dla wlascicielek zielonych i tzw. piwnych oczu, choc tak naprawde, to pewnie pasowalaby kazdemu

Tutu 846 - roz, brzoskwinia, lila - bardzo kolorowo i wesolo, choc przyznam Wam, ze nie wiem czy bym sie odwazyla uzyc tego zestawu.

Sama jestem posiadaczka numeru 254 - Bleu de Paris. Przy tworzeniu tego zestawu kierowano sie podobno wizja koloru paryskiego nieba. Ja wpradzie bylam w Paryzu kilka razy, ale jako nastolatka, i wtedy nie kolor paryskiego nieba byl mi w glowie:). W ogole, to zauwazylam, ze dopiero niedawno zaczelam podziwiac nature, as I grow older (nie chce uzywac slowa: starzeje sie:).

W zestawie cztery cienie maja polysk i tylko jeden jest matowy. Cienie z polyskiem bynajmniej nie wygladaja tanio, bazarowo, przeciwnie dodadza Wam eleganckiego uroku. Jednyny matowy cien w kolorze ciemno niebieskim najlepiej nadaje sie do rysowania kresek na powiece.

Centralnym kolorem palety jest jasno niebieski cien, ktory moze byc uzyty w kombinacji z dwoma gornymi cieniami (dzinsowym niebieskim i srebrnym), albo z dwoma dolnymi cieniami (ciemnoszarym i ciemnoniebieskim). 

Wszystko zalezy od tego jaki efekt chcemy uzyskac: naturalny czy wieczorowy tzw. sophisticated look:). Ja wole makijaz naturalny i musze Wam sie przyznac, ze korzystalam tu ze wskazowek zawartych na stronie Diora: http://backstage.dior.com/makeup-mag/en/?_ga=1.131014159.1498444998.1415524082#/look/3746/5-couleurs i efekt przerosl moje najsmielsze oczekiwania. W ogole polecam Wam zajrzycie na strone Diora, jest tam reklama tych cieni, ale bez  modelek. To raczej gra soczystymi barwami: wyobrazcie sobie sproszkowane cienie w soczystych kolorach wyrzucone w przestrzen. Niesamowite.

Wracajac do cieni, to sa one swietne:

• maja aksamitna teksture
• nie rozmazuja sie
• z primerem od Lumene pozostaja w stanie nienaruszonym do samego wieczora, a mam tlusta cere i ciagle cos majstruje przy twarzy
• sa dosc dobrze napigmentowane
• latwo sie blenduja
• wydajne
• bardzo harmonijnie polaczone pod wzgledem kolortystycznym
• ciezko byloby zrobic sobie nimi krzywde, mam wrazenie, ze makijaz oczu mozna wykonac wrecz intuicyjnie
• podkreslaja oczy, wydobywaja ich piekno, oczy wysuwaja sie zdecydowanie na pierwszy plan 

Jedyne do czego sie mozna przyczepic, to oczywiscie cena, ale za jakosc sie placi. 

Dziewczyny, mam nadzieje, ze moja recenzja jest dla Was przynajmniej w malym stopniu przydatna. Dla mnie to taki maly eksperyment: dwujezyczne recenzje w jednym poscie, ale chcialam bardzo sprobowac jak to bedzie wygladac. 

Na zakonczenie polecam wszystkim palete cieni Diora i dziekuje za uwage.

Pozdrawiam

Joanna

Merry Christmas:). Hyvää joulua. Wesolych Swiat.

Merry Christmas, Hyvää joulua, Wesolych Swiat

Merry Christmas, Hyvää joulua, Wesolych Swiat

Keep young looking hands!Choose Urtekram No perfume Hand Soap organic.

Hello,
how are you? I am writing about Urtekram No perfume Hand Soap because a good soap is a must have for everyone. During the day we wash our hands several times and it is important that we use soap that won't dry out the skin. 

Why I like this soap so much? Before I will describe its properties I will tell you that I prefer soap formulas in bottles. I think that the soap dispenser is more practical to keep in a small bathroom like mine. Solid soaps are great but they tend to melt and they make the sink messy. Second and the most important thing is that this soap doesn't dry out the skin. I wash my hands many times during the day plus I use regularly a hand disinfectant (which can be very harsh on the skin) and my hands are still in a good condition. Of course I remember about using a good moisturizer as well. I can recommend hand creams with 20% of  shea butter as they really moisturize and nourish the skin. 
But back to the Urtekram No perfume Hand Soap:). This soap is perfume free and will suit everybody, even those with sensitive skin.

Urtekram No perfume Hand Soap

Pros:

• really moisturizing

• it will not dry out your skin even if you wash your hands several times a day

• no perfume

• good ingredients, 11% comes from organic farming

• natural

• packaging

• relatively inexpensive (as for a natural product)

Cons:

• none

Urtekram No perfume Hand Soap

International list of ingredients (INCI): Aqua, aloe barbadensis leaf extract*, sodium coco-sulfat, lauryl glucoside, glycerine**, sodium cocoyl glutamate, coco glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl oleate, sodium chloride, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, citric acid, tocopherol, beta-sitosterol, squalene. (* = ingredient from Organic Farming, ** = made using organic ingredients)
As you can see ingredients are good, it has plenty of aloe (second on the list) and is very moisturizing. I recommend this soap to everyone who wants to keep young looking hands. Do you have any favourite soaps?
Greetings and thank you for reading,
Joanna