The Ordinary review: Salicylic Acid 2% Masque / Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% / Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane
Beauty Thursday, June 04, 2020
Hello!
How are you?
Skin is one of the most important organ in your body and it can take a lot to take care of it. I have tried many skincare products for my acne prone skin and a few months ago I decided to buy some products from The Ordinary. Today I will finally share my full experience using them in my daily morning and night routine. I have to mention that at the same time I started taking vitavim A + E drops, which might have some impact in my skin. Vitamin A is a group of organic compounds that includes retinol, retinal, retinoic acid, which are important for your skin growth.
As I mentioned above Retinoid and other vitamin A components are really good for your skin and especially for treating acne. Many acne prescription medications have some kind of Retinol in it. Even though this serum is not listed as acne treatment I can say that it has the biggest impact for my skin. I use it at night and on the top of it, I put normal face cream. This serum gives this temptation and my skin looks clearer and dewy I think mostly because of this product. This product costs 13.90 euros and you can buy it here.
Moving to another Ordinary product is this masque which I think I have mixed feelings with. It compounds 2% Salicylic Acid, Vegetable Charcoal, Amazonian Clays and Squalane. Charcoal and clays, aims to enhance the appearance of smoothness and clarity, leaving the skin feeling refreshed. The salicylic acid can be harsh and this mask is not recommended for sensitive skin. For me this mask is not the best. It dries out my skin and there have been some times after washing the mask my face turn out red, haha. Or maybe I just left it for more time than you need. It is important not to leave it for longer than 10 minutes and no more than 2 times a week! Link for the mask - here.
Lastly, we have another serum. Niacinamide or vitamin B3 is indicated to reduce the appearance of skin blemishes and also it is an effective ingredient for brightening skin tone. Zinc is also known for better skin growth. I use it in the morning and on top of it, I put my face cream. You can check more about it in here. I think my opinion about this serum is neutral, because I have not seen a really huge difference.
However, I think all of these products have impacted my skin condition which now is better than it was when I wasn't using it. That actually makes me happy! But keep in mind that I am also taking A + E vitamins.
Overall, I can say that I liked all of these products and I would like to try other serums and creams from the Ordinary. If you have tried any Ordinary products comment what you recommend for me to try next. I would really appreciate it!
love, Bernadeta
Hey! How are you?
I have been
really busy during this time, because of all the school work I had. But this Friday
I celebrated my Last bell celebration in my school, which means that I no
longer have classes. I only will have consultations with my teachers in order
to prepare for upcoming exams. However, at the moment I don’t let myself to
stress to over exams too much.
But today I
wound I’m here not to talk about my school life, but I want to share with you pieces
that I got from Femme Luxe. As I think you have already seen a few of my blog
posts about this online clothing store, but if you haven’t make sure to check
it out here.
The first
dress I want you to see is this Royal Blue Ruched Cowl Neck Bodycon Mini Dress
called Sofie. A cowl neck design in a bodycon mini fit. The royal blue gives
everyone speechless and it’s so stunning. It is also ruched. The material is super
stretchy and really soft which is amazing.
The next
piece is this Grey High Neck Ruched Side Bodycon Mini Dress called Tasmin. This
dress material is similar to the royal blue dress. It’s really stretchy and
soft, but this dress is way shorter than the previous one. But I really like that
it has a high neck and ruched side which gives your body more definition. Can’t
wait to wear this dress!
Moving on
to more comfy clothes which I better prefer! This is a Camel Crop LoungewearSet – Deanna. You cannot tell how soft and comfy it is! It is my first ever
pair of luxury loungewear and I love it. Can’t imagine how I lived all my live
without something like this. This set comes in many different colors which is
so cool.
The last
piece for today is this Black Ribbed Off The Shoulder Crop Top – Kourt.
However, this one was a little bit small, but I managed to pull it off. As it
says on the Femme Luxe website: “Make it an off the shoulder moment and score
some serious fashion points in the Black Ribbed Off The Shoulder Crop Top”. And
I totally agree with every word. The best part about this top is that the
material is thick and it stays on your shoulders without any faer of sliding
off. I can’t wait to wear and style it when going out. I can imagine styling it
with a simple pair of blue jeans or other kind of pants.
I am really
happy that I had this opportunity to try FEMME LUXE out. It's also affordable and
there are many discounts which is great if you are on the budget! Don't forget
to check it out. Don’t forget to tell me what you think of these outfits or
maybe you have ever tried Femme Luxe!
Leave your opinion below!
Hello
How are you?
It really sucks that quarantine is still
going on and we have so much bad things happening right now. Who could imagine
that? I started having online classes which at first were really stressful, but
now in the third week of it I got used to it. Well at least I think. Can’t get
over my head that I could be graduating from school online, no graduation
party, nothing haha.
But today I wound I’m here not to talk
about my quarantine life, but I want to share with you new pieces that I got
from Femme Luxe. As I think you have already seen my first blog post about this
online clothing store, but if you haven’t make sure to check it out here. The
items I will present today are a bit more casual then the ones I had previous
time – but that doesn’t mean I don’t like them as much.
So the first item is Black Layer MeshRuffle Strappy Top – Reyna. I think I have a love / hate relationshipwith this
top. At first when I put this top on I really don’t liked how it looked.
However, few days later I tried it on and I felt in love with it. It looks
really good! And I think you can definitely tell by the photos how pretty and precious
it looks! I feel like a little princess with these ruffles and I can’t wait to
wear it in the summer and also to take more photos with it! One thing to
mention that you need to have a specific type of bra to put haha, because this
top shows a lot of skin.
Second item I will talk about is this RedOrganza Sleeve Top – Cyrus. I never before appreciated how great red color
looks on me and this sleeve top does it all. It really confortable and it looks
really awesome. This top also comes in 3 different color and sizes. Can't wait to wear this top to pretty dinner haha. I always think where I would wear the specific clothes.
Moving on, the third and fourth pieces I
putted into one outfit because they are perfect chilling at home comfy outfit
that I had in my mind when picking. First one is this Pink Oversized Knit
Jumper – Hetty. I actually thought it would be a bit a different shade of pink,
but I like it anyway. It’s oversized and perfect when you just want to chill
and feel comfy. Featuring a pink ribbed knit design in an oversized style, this
gorg jumper is perfect teamed with high waisted jeans.
Second item in this
outfit is Mid Wash Distressed Ripped Mom Jeans. The first and the most
important thing you need to know about them – they are so so comfortable. I
never had this kind of stretchy jeans which looked that good. These jeans look really great with that
oversized knit jumper! This is a perfect outfit for spring time!
I am really happy that I had this
opportunity to try FEMME LUXE out. It's also affordable and there are many
discounts which is great if you are on the budget! Don't forget to check it
out.
Don’t forget to tell me what you think of these outfits or maybe you have ever tried Femme Luxe! Leave your opinion below!
HEY!
I know many people are bored during this quarantine and it's frustrating for me to not be able to go out wherever I want. I have spent hours watching movies, because I don't have any motivation to do anything else. So, today I will share some of my favourite movies that I have watched during this time. Need to mention that some of them are old classic movies that I finally had a chance to watch.
Here we go!
THE MATRIX all parts (1999)
THE KING (2019)
LITTLE WOMEN (2019)
PULP FICTION (1994)
SCARFACE (1983)
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS (2017)
THE GODFATHER all parts (1972)
THE DARK series (2017)
WOMAN, MAN AND CHILDREN (2014)
CASABLANCA (1942)
Hope you find some that you haven't watched already and definitely give it a go!
love, Bernadeta
HEY!
How are you
all doing? Yesterday I spent some time with my mom outside. Walked a bit and
took some photos which in my opinion turned out awesome. During this quarantine
we need not to forget to go outside and get some fresh air which is crucial for
our health.
Few days
ago I got a long-awaited package from FEMME LUXE I was so excited to finally
try this brand clothes and today I will share few outfits that I put up with
FEMME LUXE clothes. Even though it's quarantine I enjoyed getting ready and
dressing up nice just for myself to feel better, because most of the days I wear
my pajamas all day and don't put makeup at all.
Let's start with more casual pieces! I lost my leather jacket one and a half year ago. Literally, don't know where it went and that is kinda strange. So, I recently bought this one new. Perfect for springtime and I hope we will be able to go outside freely soon! I matched this leather jacket with this Oversized Sweater Mini Dress - Ola in color Khaki and it goes amazing together. This dress has long sleeves that will make you warm. It's oversized and I think it's excellent length. I will definitely wear this dress in school or I can totally spice it up with some accessories or boots. The material of the sweater dress is really soft which is a huge plus. Added a poop of color with red lipstick which makes the whole outfit more interesting.
Next piece from FEMME LUXE is this Black Organza Mini Dress - Faith with Mesh Cuffed Sleeve. I actually never had anything this beautiful than this mini dress and just look at these mesh cuffed sleeves - they are so cute! I can definitely admit this dress is only for special occasions, because it is a bit out of my comfort zone - which I try to step out and I'm really happy that I chose this one. It actually comes in white color too. Can't wait for some party or fancy dinner to wear this stunning dress!
Moving onnn! This Black Mesh Sleeve String Tie Crop Top - Flaca is a little similar to the previous mini dress especially the mesh sleeves, but you can definitely tell that I like this new trend! In my opinion, these mesh sleeves looks feminine and unique cross string tie makes this the must have piece in your wardrobe. As I mentioned before this clothing item is also out of my comfort zone, but I felt really good wearing it and I love how it looks on me! The material is comfortable and you can easy match this top with any bottom of your choice. I am without doubt I will be rocking this top in some party or festival!
On to the last item from FEMME LUXE! Just take a look at these pants! These are Black High Waisted PU Cuffed Leg Joggers - Loz. They are made out of PU - artificial leather that looks and feels like leather but without having to use real animal skin which is amazing! They are really light which is great for warmer seasons. Super comfy and has soft touch to the skin. I especially like the cuffed leg design as well as that they are super high waisted. I matched these joggers with this rainbow sweater and I believe it's really simple to make outfit with these joggers not that casual with a pair of heels.
Just few more photos wearing the FEMME LUXE high waisted PU joggers. I am really happy that I had this opportunity to try FEMME LUXE out. It's also affordable and there are many discounts which is great if you are on the budget! Don't forget to check it out.
This evening I will watch the last part of the Godfather film. I can't believe I didn't watch it earlier, because it's really good and I enjoy the plot of the films. So intriguing to see all mafia business and I actually like that there are not so many situations involving women and it focuses mostly on the family business side. Not sure why I like that, but it's more interesting this way for me.
love, Bernadeta