Fresh Line Natural Products

Hey my beauties!

Πως μου είστε; Το ξέρω....ότι και να πείτε θα έχετε δίκιο. Έχω να γράψω πολύ καιρό..

Είμαι πίσω όμως με ένα πολύ επίκαιρο θέμα ενόψει Χριστουγέννων όσο αφορά στην αναζήτηση δώρων για τους αγαπημένους μας. 
(p.s. ή ακόμη καλύτερα ένα υπέροχο δώρο για τον εαυτό σας...!)

Είμαι σίγουρη ότι την εταιρία Fresh Line τη γνωρίζετε όλοι αλλά θα σας πω αυτά που θεωρώ εγώ τα πιο σημαντικά.

Είναι ελληνικά, φυσικά, οργανικά, βασισμένα σε εκλεκτά βότανα και σπάνια φυτά της ελληνικής φύσης με αρωματικές και θεραπευτικές ιδιότητες.

Συνεχίζουμε.

Πριν λίγες μέρες έφτασε στη πόρτα μου ένα υπέροχο μοσχοβολιστό πακέτο. 
Έγραφε επάνω Fresh Line. Γιούπι!

Μέσα στο κουτί βρήκα,

200ml Αφρόλουτρο Πάρις & Ελένη

200ml Γαλάκτωμα Σώματος Πάρις & Ελένη

12ml Βούτυρο Βανίλια για τα χείλη 90ml Κρέμα Βανίλια για τα χέρια

1 Μπάλα Aρωματοθεραπείας Πάρις & Ελένη
120gr Σαπούνι Πάρις & Ελένη

Όλα έχουν ένα υπέροχο αναζωογονητικό άρωμα με χυμό από λεμόνι και εκχύλισμα γκρέιπφρουτ.

Φυτικά έλαια, βιταμίνη Ε και βούτυρο καριτέ. Φρεσκάδα και Ενυδάτωση!

Το άρωμά τους είναι δυνατό όπως σε καθετί φυσικό και κρατάει πολύ ώρα.

Λιανική τιμή 24.50 €

Η εταιρία Fresh Line όμως έχει φτιάξει ειδικά για τις γιορτές πανέμορφα κουτάκια δώρων για όλα τα γούστα. Θα σας τα δείξω μπας και πάρετε καμιά ιδέα μιας και ξέρω πόσο δύσκολη είναι η αγορά δώρων με το χρόνο και το πορτοφόλι να πιέζει!

Cheesecake Ρόδι 24.50 €

Σετ Σταφύλι-Βανίλια  16.50 €

Σετ Ρόδι-Βανίλια 12.50 €

Φρουτένια Τριλογία Αρωματοθεραπείας  12.50 €

Σταφύλι & Κρέμα Βουτύρου 17.50 €







Ενδεικτικά να αναφέρω ότι τα προιόντα Fresh Line δε περιέχουν:

Σιλικόνη, Parabens, Προπυλενογλυκόλη, Παραφίνη, Φθαλικά PEG, SLS/SLES, Κολλαγόνο, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Isothiazolinone, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Aluminium Chlorohydrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Τοξικά χρώματα, Συστατικά ζωικής προέλευσης ή δοκιμασμένα σε ζώα

Well, αυτά από εμένα beauties!

Περιμένω και τις δικές σας ιδέες για δώρα γιατί οι επιλογές δεν είναι ποτέ αρκετές!

Σας αγαπώ και σας εύχομαι Καλά Χριστούγεννα!

stay healthy & beautiful!

xxx

p.s. το post είναι ενημερωτικό όχι διαφημιστικό όπως κάνω γι όλα τα προιόντα που πιστεύω σε αυτά.

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S'nonas Skin Care Cream Review

Hello beauties!

How are you?

I, for the last past month, am hooked by a Care Cream, as written in the package, that I have never seen before in shops or given it a second look if seen.

And that is a mistake we, consumers, often make. We are impressed by big campaigns, fancy new products and high prices, which are excellent of course, forgetting that there are other brands making quality products with equally good raw materials but less expensive.

One of those brands is, the new to me, S'nonas.

It is a Spanish brand by Arom S.A. 

Today I will talk to you about a cream that I first laid eyes on at Beauty Greece in Athens.

S'nonas Skin Care Cream 

This whitish glycerin based cream is so smooth and hydrating like very few I have tried in the past.
Especially now, during summer, vacation, sea, salt, this cream has proven to be an ideal skin savior. 

It has a thick slippery texture that surprisingly applies like a velvet dream.
You can feel the moisture penetrating your skin transforming it into a glossy, not greasy,  & healthy one.
Contains glycerin which provides intense hydration and protection to the sensitive skin.

It smells like cream & roses and the smell is slightly intense but to my surprise I do not mind at all. 

Its price is very low for the quality which makes it a great bargain!

You can check it at Lamar Hellas  or lamarhellas@yahoo.gr and ask for further information.

Have you tried this brand before? 

What do you think of it?

As always,

stay healthy & beautiful
xxx

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Garnier Hydra Match Review

Hello beauties!

As promised here comes the last, at least for now, review on a brand new Garnier product.

I am talking about the new, lovely Garnier Hydra Match Moisturizers*

Aren’ t they adorable?

They come in these little plastic pots. Each color for a different type of skin need.

But let’s take them one by one.

 Hydra Match for Dry Sensitive Skin

As you can see from the photo this pink cream has a thick consistency that soothes and nourishes dry skin.

It contains camellia oil which keeps the skin soft for 24 hours.

Hydra Match for Normal/Combination Skin

It contains blue lotus extract and suits most skin types. 

While giving enough moisture, it keeps the levels on both dry and oily parts of your face.

It is ideal for a normal skin.

Hydra Match for Dull & Tired Skin

Well, I was very surprised by this formulation because I always thought that products giving "life" to dull skin equals with shine for my combination skin.

But after I tried this citrus fruit extract filled, gel like, cream on, I realized that it did give freshness to my skin without adding any extra shine.

I really liked it.

Hydra Match for Combination / Oily Skin

It has the lightest feeling, it absorbs really quickly, instantly mattifies the skin, prepping it for the foundation.

I thought I would find in this gel, my everyday moisturizing base before putting on my makeup but I didn't notice much of a difference. 

I like the feeling on my skin so I will keep using it and keep you updated!

They retail, here in Greece, at 6,49 euros which is amazing.

Simple and necessary things like moisturizing need alternatives.

So.....what do you think of these new moisturizers? 

Have you already given them a try? Will you?

As always,

stay healthy & beautiful

xxx

*PR sample

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Garnier Beauty Oil Review

Hello beauties!

I am here with another Garnier Review as promised.

Garnier Beauty Oil*

Lately, body oils, face oils, hair oils, are popping out like crazy!

As they are very good for each part of our body they are meant to, we want to try as many as possible.

At least I do.

This beauty oil contains argan oil, macadamia oil, almond & rose extract.

Even though it is not dry oil, it is very lightweight and dries quite fast.

It nourishes, illuminates and transforms your skin into a glowing one. 
Especially now, at summer, when the weather is hot and we trouble our skin with extra waxing, shaving, skin exposure, sunbaths, and sea water, we need to give extra care.

It is great to be applied after your bath all over your body to really feel the moisture but also apply it on your legs at an evening out wearing your short summer dress making them look glowing and very Jennifer Lopez!

You can find it at the supermarkets & department stores.

Have you tried it? 
Which is your favorite body oil?

As always,

stay healthy & beautiful

xxx

*PR sample

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Garnier Fruit Energy Foam Cleanser Review

Hey beauties!

The next days I will be reviewing some new Garnier products that caught my attention after trying them out.

This time the news are refreshing, revitalizing and flaw diminisher!

I will be starting with a new formula of a beloved product

Pure Active Fruit Energy Foam Cleanser*

It is a face cleanser in the modern version of a foam, filled with grapefruit extract, pomegranate extract and vitamin C! Everything you need to clean and boost your skin!

It is mostly for normal to oily skin with flaws.

I have been using the regular gel formula in the past and I was very happy.

It cleaned my skin perfectly leaving me feeling refreshed and super clean.

And the foam formula is no different. It is more foamy than soapy like the previous which I like.

With this cleanser, I really feel my skin getting rid of everything that’s on.

I highly recommend this for the girls with more oily skin than normal and I promise, you will see a difference on your face.

You will feel your skin cleaner and tighter. Your pores will start to start smaller and the breakouts will not come as soon as they used to.

This is Yes product for me and I love it!

Have you tried it?

Do you prefer gel or foam cleansers?

As always

Stay healthy & beautiful

Xxx

*PR sample

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Lavera Cosmetics Review

Hey summer beauties!

How many of you have started to look around for natural cosmetics that are actually good for your skin?

Skincare that actually feeds your skin?  I say yes.

It is not only the latest trend but also has become an actual skin need due to environmental changes.

Well, I am one of you and the moment I got the chance to try out some Lavera Greece products.... I was thrilled.

Lavera is a well known cosmetics brand for me but not quite often reached in Greece.

Thomas Haase started the company in 1987 due to his need of alternative, soft and natural for his problematic skin. And he did it.

He created a brand of natural cosmetics with:

-          100% certified natural plant ingredients & organic plant extracts and oils.

-          100% natural fragrances

-          100% paraben, synthetic preservatives free.

-          100% silicon, paraffin & mineral oil free.

-          Dermatologically tested

-          Not animal tested

That sounds good, doesn’t it?

Let me show you some of the brand’s products.

Clockwise:

-Exfoliant Wash with organic wild rose extract*

It is a gentle exfoliant wash that diminishes the appearance of wrinkles and offers your skin an intensive yet soft deep cleansing. Contains organic grape, peach, apricot that sends away the dead cells and gives a glowing complexion

-Liquid EyeLiner in brown*

It is a rather “runny” eyeliner, ideal for sensitive eyes or those with eye contacts.

Ideal for everyday use or hiding the band of your eyelashes due to its tiny thin brush.

Ophthalmological & nickel tested

-Concealer Stick Abdeck Stift*

It is a concealer in a stick. Its coverage is ok, not full and if applied with a small brush in the area needed gives a flawless result. Set it with powder to stay all day!

-Natural Concealer in light*

Well, this concealer was a surprise for me. I haven’t seen anything alike. It is creamy yet feels mousse like. I know, strange!

It applies like heaven but the coverage is the one of a highlighter, not a concealer. As I don’t have dark circles, this has become my new favorite thing!

-Lip Balm SPF10*

It is a natural water resistant protection for lips with SPF10. Filled with organic oils & moisturizing factors prevent your lips from drying out.

The only thing I don’t like is the fact that it shows off a little white on your lips (see swatch below)

-Foot Cream with organic macadamia & healing clay*

Now that summer is here and the need to moisturize our feet tends to be bigger, we are searching for a fast absorbing foot cream to ease our lives.

This one is all the above. Infused with organic macadamia oil to nourish and protect your skin and healing clay that works against excessive sweating & minimizes odor.

 from top: liquid eyeliner in brown, natural concealer in light, concealer stick, lip balm

So, have you ever tried Lavera Cosmetics? What is your opinion?

If you use other natural cosmetics please tell me all about it!

as always,

stay healthy & beautiful

xxx

*pr sample

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Kerastase Elixir Ultime Oleo Complexe Review

Hello beauties!

I am back with a presentation and review on two amazing products from 

Le Tif Hair Beauty Shops, an e-shop with unique and special hair products as well as the professional point of view of experienced hair experts!

But let’s continue with the review.

Kerastase Elixir Ultime Oleo Complex

The range is full of sublime oils such as argan, maize, camellia and pracaxi.

It is a very moisturizing, soft and rich in oils products with one goal. 

To nourish, moisturize and protect your hair. 

Unlike other Kerastase products, this range is for all skin types but dry hair will be extra benefited!

They are developed to bring moist, shine, softness and “sexy back” like Justin used to sing!

This oil enriched shampoo will provide you with the most luxurious cleansing experience!

Its benefits are heavy but its feel very light!

It goes really smooth and while shampooing you can feel your hair softer.

After the shampoo you complete your hair ritual with the super moisturizing mask.

The first Oil enriched Kerastase mask.

It feels really rich and you don’t need much. You leave it for 5 minutes, at least, and a lot of work has been done to your hair, leaving them nourished and soft.

Both have a perfume oil smell, like if moisture had a smell, this would be it. 

Rich and soothing.

You can find them both at Le Tif Hair Shops at sale in several packs!

As always

Stay healthy & beautiful
xxx

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Avene Nettoyante Mattifying Cleansing Foam

Hello my beauties!

How are you?

Here, in Greece, the last few days the weather is hot and humid like it’s August! That hot!

And with heat comes sweat. And with humidity comes shine.

So all we can do is change some of our skincare and makeup routine choosing oil free and mattifying products depending our skin type, but even drier skin girls make some changes as well.

The first thing that all of us do is choose a oil free moisturizer and sunscreen in order to reduce the oil production and the shine.

But have you ever thought that it all begins with your morning cleansing?

I have never given it a serious thought until this product knocked my door.

Avene Mousse Nettoyante Mattifying Cleansing Foam*

Let me first talk to you about my cleansing routine.

The first and last thing I do is wash my face. Until now used to have one cleansing gel for all uses.

I am not the kind of girl to use cleansing milks first to take off my makeup, right or wrong, and I always used foaming gels to take off my makeup and clean my face.

And the same goes for the morning. I wash my face with the same gel.

And then came Avene Mattifying Cleansing Foam*.

I started using it in my morning routine as it does not do a good job removing my makeup.

Well, actually it is not a makeup remover even though they say that works for that too.

It is a super gentle, foaming, not drying cleansing gel for normal/combination/oily skin that takes away all the oil from my skin prepping it for my everyday makeup routine.

It smells like old fashioned crème, at least to me, which I love and even though it does not feel dry at all, you feel and see your face clean, refreshed and nourished.

As every other Avene product, it contains pure Avene thermal spring water which soothes irritated skin.

It contains base soap that tightens pores and glutamic acid that regulates sebum production.

Of course it is paraben free as all Avene products.

It is Avene’s answer to all that super drying cleansing gels for normal/combination/oily skin and I really like it!

You don’t need to drain your skin for not the oil come through. It will either way and you will have dehydrated your skin.

They say it works best with the Avene Mattifying Fluid Moisturizer which targets the T-zone and claims to eliminate the shine but I haven’t tried it yet!

It retails at  14, 00 euro.

Which is your favorite cleansing gel?

So, have you tried this one?

If not, you should give it  try especially if you have combination/oily skin.

As always,

Stay healthy & beautiful

xxx


*PR sample

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Garnier Ambre Solaire BB Cream Review

Hello my beauties!

How are you doing?

I know some of you already had their first swim on the hot beaches of Greece!
I hope I will in the next days during Easter vacation...!

So as the weather is getting hotter and hotter many things keep popping in our heads such as sun protection, oil free, long lasting, color, coverage and other stressful words!

As many of you have noticed, BB creams are popping out like crazy!!

Today I will talk to you about Garnier Ambre Solaire BB cream*.

You all know and most of us love the classic Garnier BB creme but this one comes from a different series.

It says it provides sun protection for the face & neck, with a very important SPF30, illuminates your skin, evens out any imperfections, hydrates and has an anti-dark spots formulation.

Personally, I think that it feels a lot like a sunscreen than a bb cream, which means it is a little heavy, at least for my combination skin.

It has a decent coverage, certainly evens out my skin and it takes at least 5 minutes to dries on your skin before you set it with powder, which is something I think you must do with this bb cream.

It comes out in one color as you see in the picture which is quite dark and difficult to match all skin colors, but you can blend it really really well and set it with lighter or darker powder.

Before I started using this bb cream, I was wearing the classic Garnier bb cream for combination skin but as I had bought it during winter in the shade light, now it is a little light for me.

Sooooo the thing I started doing is mixing the two Garnier bb creams and guess what.

It gives the perfect color, an extra SPF protection and evenness!

I would certainly recommend this bb cream for those with drier skin and wanting to look flawless on the beach! 

Actually yes. I now think that it is a Beach BB cream not a City BB Cream as the first one.

But I am really happy with the result so I think I found my everyday summer bb cream!

Well, that's it from me.

Have you tried this bb cream? What do you think?

As always
stay healthy & beautiful
xxx

*PR sample

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Guerlain Fresh Bronzing Gel

Hello my beauties!

How are you? 

I am doing great as long as I see that sun popping outside my window!

But even though I adore the sun and its glowing effect on my skin.......

we all have learned by now that it is not good for our skin. Not good at all....

We have figured out many many ways to "cheat" the sun effects on our skin and this is exactly what we were discussing with my very good friend Vicky and she just happened to have the most brilliant idea ever! 

She would review her new bronzing gel for my blog and all you!

Let's hear it straight from her!

"Hi everyone!

My name is Vicky and today I will be sort of a "guest lecturer" in Laoura's Beauty Blog. The reason for this, is that I tried a certain product and wanted to share it with everyone else.

I am talking, of course, about Guerlain's Fresh Bronzing Gel, from the Terracotta series. 

It is not a foundation, not a self tanner, and not a primer. It is pure magic, in my opinion!

There are two ways to use it.

First, you can apply it on your face (or neck, arms, and wherever you wish) by itself and achieve a beautifully bronzed skin tone and a healthy glow. This is great for the months of summer, when we usually don't need heavy coverage. 

Second, you can combine it with a foundation of your choice and apply it on top of it. You still achieve the bronzed skin tone and the glow, but now your face looks flawless and healthy.

It is extremely light and easy to use. Due to its gel-like texture you hardly feel like you have anything on, but it stays in place for several hours. 

There is also a bit of sunscreen there, which is always good.

As a downside, it is a bit expensive so keep an eye out for sales and offers! At least, that is how I got it and I haven't regretted it at all.

Thank you for your time, and a special thank you to Laoura, for letting me use her wonderful blog!"

Thank you Vicky for the lovely review! 

As always

stay healthy & beautiful

xxx

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AVON. Eyes Wide Open.

Hello everyone!

How are you? Do you enjoy the weather?

How are you spending your days? Are you doing something special? Do tell!

Today I will talk to you about an event I went to, not very long ago at AVON Headquarters in Athens.

They invited 40 beauty bloggers in order to present the already world known AVON, show us their new products, inform us about the best sellers and most importantly walk us through the fundraising  campaigns they are running as a company.

I am sure that all of you are familiar with AVON.

It is a brand who’s been around since 1886 and founded by David McConnell in the United States. There are about 6,4 million Avon Representatives in more than 100 countries. That says a lot, don’t you think?

During the presentation, they showed us new products that are about to be released and classic best sellers, some of which were given for a try.

The thing that caught my eye was of course was the new bb creme.

Everyone is talking about bb cremes and we want to try them all!

The Avon Skin Loving Beauty Balm comes in 6 natural skin shades, loaded with vitamin E & SPF 15, reduces any redness, softens your skin and even out your tone.

It is a great product worth trying!

However there was one thing, no, three things that really hooked me.

Avon is currently running 3 campaigns:

Avon Foundation against Breast Cancer

Since 1955, Avon Foundation has helped millions of women through information, updates, prevention. They offer over 850 million dollars in more than 50 countries for education, diagnosis, support and scientific research.

Here in Greece, Avon is a true supporter of the Greek Cancer Society and together they have managed the sponsorship as well as the purchase and operation of a mobile mammography unit art.

The mobile mammography unit began its precious journey in Greece in April 2010 and since then they have performed over 14.500 free digital mammograms!

Everyone can help support and expand this action by purchasing some special Avon Products such as the Pink Calendar.

For more information: http://www.avoncosmetics.gr/PRSuite/crusade.page

Avon Foundation against Domestic Violence

This campaign launched in 2004 in the United States. Through educational programs, prevention and information, they support mostly women and their families who suffer from Domestic Violence.

Avon Greece with the cooperation of WIN Hellas, they finance educational seminars within the families suffering from this, focusing mostly on the children affected in order to stop the cycle of violence.

This campaign is supported through the sales of products empowered such as the Empowerment Necklace.

For more information: http://www.avondomesticviolence.gr/

Hello Green Tomorrow Campaign

“Avon Hello Green Tomorrow is mobilizing a global environment movement to nurture nature and help end deforestation”.

With mottos like “Helping Protect Forest Worldwide” & “Paper is a sustainable Resource” they are trying to unite people, educate them and mobilize them to do good and give back in this important cause.

Help Avon protect the Forests can make a huge difference in the world we live in.

Selections of special fundraising products have been creating in order to expand the life and the purpose of this campaign such as the Green Bag.

For more information: http://www.hellogreentomorrow.com/ 

Companies such as AVON inspire women and people around the world to do good around them in so many ways that is beyond touching.

We should all give it a minute to look to the person next to us, advise them and support them.

Eyes wide Open should be our new thought.

See their products & find an Avon Representative near you at

http://www.avoncosmetics.gr/PRSuite/home_page.page

I hope you liked all the above and given you something to think about.

It is worth it.

As always…..

stay healthy, beautiful, aware & active.

xxx

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