DIY: Eau Micellaire (Micellar water)!

 

Micellar waters have spread worldwide, almost every brand produce its version. It is a delicate make up remover and cleanser which was created to remove dirt without 'threatening' the skin balance and hydration. What if I told you that you might create your own one at home easily and quickly? Believe me, another lazy-proof DIY! 

All you need is: 

- demineralized water (the one you pour in the iron) 

- a cosmetic actif called 'Concentré micellaire' (INCI: aqua,sodium lactate,sodium PCA,mannitol,lecithin,sodium cocoyl glutamate)

- preservative. 

The main thing to know is that this recipe will cost less than 3$ for 100 ml, isn't it an ecological deal?! :)   

Here is my quick and detailed recipe: 

- 90 ml of demineralized water 

- 10 ml of 'concentré micellaire' 

- 20 drops of Cosgard  

#52 Aphorism of the week: Cruelty

All cruelty springs from weakness.  

Lucius Annaeus Seneca 

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Benecos Lip Liners, note: 10!

After the disappointment of the kajal eyeliners by Benecos, I have the possibility of talking about their wonderful lip liners. 
They are dry enough to stay long on your lips, soft enough to be comfortable. They are a very quick alternative to lipsticks when you are in a hurry, they are lovely! 










Benecos has only released two shades, a gorgeous pink and a brownish nude with a golden sheen. 
If just they made more colors it would be amazing, what are they waiting for? I like these better than Nevecosmetics' ones because these last longer and they are cheaper (2.49€)!  

#51 Aphorism of the week: Laughter

Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at. 

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 

Photo by Reid Parker

 

Benecos Eye Pencils: Brown & White

Benecos is one of the cheapest natural make up brand in the world. I've had the chance to try different products and I've been almost always pleased to use them. Unfortunately I can't tell the same about their 'Kajal Eyeliners' because they hardly line the inner corner of the eye. I gotta admit I've just tried the brown and white ones, so maybe they have been unlucky choices, who knows! 

My current Face Toner: Rose Water.

I've always been one of those women who are wondering why we should use a toner after washing our face, isn't it pretty unnecessary? Not at all, let's see why. 
Soaps and cleansers have basic formulas, while our skin's PH should be around 5.5, depending on the zones considered. If our face's skin was normal, it should be around 6.5. Instead dry skins have a more acid PH and oily skins have a more basic one. That's why with cosmetics (or simply a toner in this case) we might be able to balance our skin's PH. 

#50 Aphorism of the week: Wisdom

No country can act wisely simultaneously in every part of the globe at every moment of time. 

Henry Kissinger 

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Fitocose Mon Amour: Saponetta alla Shorea.

Ma quanto mi piace parlare di Fitocose...adoro questa azienda! I primi 'manufatti' che provai furono i saponi...e amore fu! Sono ottimi detergenti solidi ed incredibilmente economici (se non sbaglio costavano 1.70€ al pezzo, adesso poco più di 2€). L'unico che mi ha lasciato perplessa, più che altro per il profumo, è stato quello alla lavanda; per quanto riguarda la saponetta al miele e quella alla shorea, beh sono idilliche! 

#49 Aphorism of the week: Ideas

Nothing is more powerful than 

an idea whose time has come. 

Victor Hugo 

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Lily Lolo Natural Lipstick: Intense Crush!

 

Last month I talked about her cousin, Mrs Desire! :)  

Now it's the time of the less fleshly seductive maiden, Miss Intense Crush!