This summer has been transformational for me. I’ve reflected on my values, what I want to do in the future, and how I want to present myself. I want to keep blogging, but the frequency is still open. I’ve...
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This summer has been transformational for me. I’ve reflected on my values, what I want to do in the future, and how I want to present myself. I want to keep blogging, but the frequency is still open. I’ve noticed that my focus is more on the images, so perhaps in the future instead of long articles, I’m moving towards a visual diary.
In this post, I’m wanting to share with you some eco-beauty favorites that bring a smile to my face. They work beautifully as a routine as well as alone! Psst, House of Organic friends & family sale is here again until 21th of August 2022. Find all my favorites and plenty of other beauty products discounted this week! Use the code YHDISTÄ to get free shipping to all your orders (combined automatically!).
Late Summer Skincare Favorites: Cleansing and Gua Sha
Djusie has been one of my top 3 brands of 2022, and I expected nothing less from Katja Kokko’s skincare brand that focuses on juicy skin. I asked if House of Organic would discount two of my favorites: Liquid Silk cleansing oil and Acid Bloom essence. Liquid Silk has a nice fruity scent, it easily breaks makeup, and it cuts through dirt and grime. It removes conventional mascaras without tugging the skin and irritating my eyes, and nicely emulsifies with water. Acid Bloom is a gentle, intensely hydrating essence that lightly exfoliates, and smells lightly fermented like kombucha. Perfect for layering!
After these skincare steps, I love to do some cosmetic gua sha using Yin Your Skin Jalo gua sha stone and Moi Forest Forest Dust Microbiome Magic Oil. I’ve been using this Moi Forest for my scaly dry legs and arms: it absorbs quickly, softens, pampers, etc, but I recently discovered it’s lovely for gua sha as well. The oil has a high concentration of jojoba oil, which is similar to the skin’s natural sebum, which makes it great for sensitive skin. The Reconnecting Nature forest dust also boost the skin’s natural healthy microbiome. I like to start my gua sha from my décolleté, and move to the nape of the neck, neck, and finally on the face (very gently, if you’re a beginner!). Please check out my IG Reel for some video tips!
Easy Late Summer Makeup Picks
After a good skin-prep, followed by sunscreen, I’ve been enjoying a minimal makeup routine that’s focused on light, long-lasting and glowing products. I’ve re-united with Madara Skin Equal Foundation (I used my old bottle until it expired) after a break, and it’s still one of the nicest foundations (eco or not) I’ve tried. The lightest shade is a bit ashy in tone but works beautifully with my neutral/fair complexion without pulling too yellow or pink.
I did a photoshoot this spring where the makeup artist used Zuii Organic Diamond Sparkle Blushes and I fell in love with the look. They’re sparkly, yet finely milled and non-glittery. You need to enjoy a very sparkly look though! I personally love to mix and match my two shades (Raspberry pink and Blossom white) as blush, cheek highlighter, inner corner highlighter or/and eyeshadow. The base color is light, I’d imagine these would work beautifully as blush toppers for multiple skin tones!
Finally, I finish the makeup look with a lash curler and mascara. I like to heat the curlers gently between my hands/boobs/tights to get a nice, long-lasting curl for my spiky lashes. Then I’ll apply generous coats of Madara Deep Matter Volume mascara, which surpasses many conventional mascaras. It’s black, easy to apply, doesn’t smudge or crumble much during the day. I like the rubbery wand, but I do need some extra precision in application vs fluffy wands because of my eye shape. After the mascara has dried, I use a cotton bud to clean my lash line and I’m good to go!
I applied so much blush, yet the look doesn’t appear overdone, right? Also, how beautiful are these flowers? I bought them from my local marketplace, I’ve heard there’s only one place that still actively grows Finnish summer flowers like this locally.
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