Review: Synergen Moisturizer for impure skin

Hi everyone,
today I'd like to review my current facial moisturizer, by Synergen.

Information:

• Synergen Moisturizer
• made for impure skin
• available at Rossmann
• contains 50ml
• costs 1,95 Euros
• is antibacterial
• promises to reduce blemishes
• is vegan
• contains 2% salicylic acid

Positives:

• price
• light texture
• refreshing on face
• really seems to reduce blemishes, making them heal faster
• is vegan
• easy to apply

Negatives:

• availability
• doesn't reduce the forming of blemishes
• isn't moisturizing enough, not even for my combination-oily skin

So, after all, I do like this product as it seems to improve my skin. On the other hand, this is called a moisturizer, and every night I have to apply a richer product in order to keep my skin moisturized enough! Can't fully recommend it, and definitely not if you have dry skin!
Has anyone of you tried it out?

xoxo, Misch

March 2013 Favorites

Hey there!
Today I'd like to show you my favorites for the month of March, as it is already over! Here you go:

Ebelin Professional Make-up Egg - Ebelin's dupe for the Beauty Blender is like my new favorite thing to apply foundation with. I'm so happy with this thing! Review will follow soon :)
Ebelin Professional Stippling Brush - another addition to the Ebelin counter was the Stipling Brush, and I really enjoy using it for blush :) Again, a review will be up soon!
Catrice FeMALE LE Cream Blush C01 A Woman's World - you guys know I frickin' love this blush, I use it pretty much all the time. Here's my old review on it: *click*.
Astor Mattitude Foundation - I haven't used foundation in like forever, but together with Ebelin's Beauty Blender dupe I tried this one again, and I still love it :) Here *click* is a review on it.
Essie Nail Polishes - I loved wearing these nail polishes this month, especially concerning spring shades :) Here *click* you can see Peach Daiquiri, and here *click* Tart Deco.
Benefit Girl Meets Pearl - This is one of my favorite highlighting products, and I used it pretty much every day this month. Review: *click*.
Eyeshadow for eyebrows - For a long time I used eyebrow pencils to do my eyebrows, but this month I went for an eyeshadow which I applied with an angled brush, and I like that a lot! Looks quite good in my opinion :)
Synergen Body Butter Vanilla & Patchouli - my favorite body butter at the moment. Love love love the scent! Here *click* is my review on it.
The Body Shop Lash Curler - this is another tool I haven't used in quite some time, but I really enjoy curling my lashes again :)
Essence Vintage District LE Duu Lipstick & Gloss 02 Antique Pink - this pretty duo has a super nice strawberry pink lipstick that I love to wear during day time :) Here is my review *click*.

So, quite a lot of favorites this month! What were yours?
xoxo, Misch

Review: Synergen Body Butter Vanilla & Patchouli

Hey there!
Today I'd like to review another body product, Synergen's Body Butter Vanilla and Patchouli.

Information:

• Synergen Body Butter Vanilla and Patchouli 
• contains 250ml 
• costs 1,95 Euros  
• available at Rossmann only
• has a creamy consistency

Positives:

• price
• amazing vanilla scent
• scent lasts quite long on your skin
• great consistency
• easy to apply
• is very rich and moisturizes deeply
• also good for dry skin

Negatives:

• the scent might be too strong for you
• it takes quite long to soak in completely
• it's limited

After all, I'm a huge fan of this body butter! I love love love the scent, and if you do, too, I absolutely recommend it! 

What do you think of vanilla-scented body butters?

xoxo, Misch

October '12 Favs

Hey there!
Today I'd like to show you my favorites for the month of October, here you go:

Catrice Hollywood's Fabulous 40ties LE - Blush - I really like the coral pink shade of this blush, and the fact that it's matte. Here *click* I reviewed it.
Catrice Hollywood's Fabulous 40ties LE - Eyebrow Lifter - This eyebrow lifter is an eyebrow pencil in a light light pink shade, perfect for highlights. I use it around the eye and also on my cupid's bow :) Here *click* is the review on it.
Nivea Rich Body Milk - This body lotion has saved my dry skin this month! I love the classic Nivea scent and how well it moisturizes :)
Synergen Anti-Blemish Gel - I'm a huge fan of this gel for concentrated treatment of blemishes. This one helped my broken out skin a lot this month! :)

That's already it, I don't have a lot of favorites for October, mainly because I was just using the basic stuff I always use, but whatever.
What are your favorites?
xoxo, Misch

Review: Synergen Compact Powder, Shade 02 Beige

Hey there!
Today I'd like to review a powder I've been using for a couple of months now! Here you go:

Information:

• Synergen Compact Powder
• formulated for blemish-prone skin
• comes in 3 different shades, mine is the medium 02 Beige
• available at Rossmann
• costs 1,95 Euros
• contains 9 gr
• comes with a sponge

Positives:

• price
• easy to apply with brushes (and sponge if needed)
• gives a very soft and smooth feeling
• pigmentation is okay
• it mattifies well
• it doesn't look cake-y
• you can use it on its own or over foundation, concealer, etc
• worked well for my skin
• looks very natural

Negatives:

• availability
• the sponge isn't exactly useful for application
• not a lot of coverage over redness
• it didn't help against blemishes like it claimed, but I don't really need that anyway
• the mattifying effect doesn't last all day

After all, I like this powder. The finish is great, and I'd repurchase it, as it's enough for what I need. I don't think that you'd love it, however, if you have very oily skin or lost of redness to cover up. Then I'd go for a more mattifying and covering powder.
What is your favorite powder?

xoxo, Misch

Use-It-Up #4

Hey everyone,
today I want to show you finally finally a new part of my Use-It-Up Series! I'm so glad I managed to use up some stuff again, even if it's not that much.
Here's what I used up in the past time:

Florena Bio Olive Oil Hand Lotion - I like this hand lotion a lot, especially for the cold time. Here *click* I reviewed it.
Nivea Happy Time Shower Cream - Another thing I like a lot, like I already expressed in my review *click*.
Isana Vitamin&Yogurt Body Lotion - This body lotion is great, here I reviewed it *click*. But I think it's too thin for the colder season.
Synergen Anti Pimple Gel - My skin has turned a bit worse lately, maybe because of the stress with school starting and stuff. So I used it quite often.
Essence Better Than Gel Nails Top Sealer - You guys know this is my favorite top coat, like I said in this review *click*. Already repurchased it.
Yves Rocher Baume Nourrissant Lip Balm - This is a really great lip balm, but right now I'm using a different one.
Alverde Hair Tip Fluid - I already repurchased this many times, but I'm not so sure if I will anymore, because it doesn't have that much of a great effect. It's good, but not extraordinary.

Unfortunately I didn't use up any decorative cosmetics, but I guess this is better than nothing. And maybe next time ;)
Did you use up anything recently?
I'll see you soon!
xoxo, Misch

Collective Use-It-Up post #2

Hey guys,
it's time for a new Use It Up post again :) I don't do these regularly, but lately I used up some stuff, so here it is:

Nivea 2in1 Express Shampoo and Conditioner

I reviewed this hair product here *click*, and liked it. But right now I'm using a different one, so I won't re-buy this for now.

Astor HD Mattitude Foundation

You know I love this foundation, I did review it here *click*. Of course I repurchased it!

Essence Eye Make-up Remover with Oil

This make-up remover was okay, but not the best one I ever used. So I won't buy it again.

Alverde Repair Hairtip Fluid

I like this stuff, but lately I feel like it's not caring my hair as much anymore, so I still have to think about whether to purchase it again.

Nivea Happy Time Deodorant

This is a really cool and nice-scented deodorant, but right now I'm using a different one that I like better right now. I still might go back to this one :)

Essence Pro White French Base Coat

I always use this base coat, it dries fast and protects my nails. I already repurchased it and will keep using it :) Interested in a reveiw?

Synergen Wash Cream

This has always been a part of my skin care routine, and it still is. For my full routine, *click* here. Of course I always have one of this at home :)

Dove Therapy Heat Protectant

I like the effect and the scent of this heat protectant, but I don't really use heat on my hair anymore, so I won't repurchase it for now. But if I need one some time, I'll buy it again :)

Well, that's it for this episode :) I hope I'll be able to do a new post about this soon, because I always try to use up stuff so there's space for new ones :D But apparently I only use up the stuff I repurchase anyway...Whatever ;)

See ya!

xoxo, Misch

April 2011 Favs :)

Hi guys!
Believe it or not, but we already have May!! This is crazy... but now I can at least post my April favorites!
Here you go:

Essence Blossoms etc. LE lipgloss in 01 Flowerkissed *click* - whenever I wore a lipgloss, I reached for this one, it's pretty :D
p2 sun city LE douple-ended eyeshadow brush *click* - I used this brush for most of the eyelooks I did this month, and it worked really well.
RdL Kabuki Brush - a really good quality brush with a small price, review is coming up :)
Benefit ErasePaste *click* - it's from the Finding Mr. Bright kit, and I liked it a lot for my dark circles this month :)
Benefit PosieTint *click* - just as ErasePaste, this is from the Finding Mr. Bright kit. I loved this blush during this month because it's really quick to use, but still looks good :)
Florena Bio Olive Oil Handlotion *click* - after I used up my old handlotion I finally got this in a full size. It's been my favorite handlotion ever since I got it in a mini travel size.
Synergen Toner for skin with blemishes *click* - my skin's been a little problematic this month, and this toner was always nice after cleansing my face.
SIX dangly earrings with torquoise stones, a flower and some other stuff - I really love these earrings, they're pretty for spring, and I wore them all the time :)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 DVD - you guys know how much I love Harry Potter, and I just can't stop mentioning it. When the DVD came out, I immediately went to get it, and watched it several times ever since <3

These are my favs of the month :) All available reviews or posts where I mentioned things separately are linked :)
What were your favs of the month of April?
I'll see you guys soon!
xoxo, Misch

40 Beauty Questions Tag!

Hey everyone, 
today I was in the mood for a tag, and here you have one I found on Youtube:
The 40 BEAUTY QUESTIONS TAG! :)
Let's get started:

SKINCARE
-How many times do you wash your face daily?
Twice a day. Every morning and night, because I feel that this is important!
-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
Combination oily I guess you would call it. It's more oily than dry, but not everywhere...;) a little weird to describe!
-What is your current facial wash?
The Synergen Wash Creme. Here *click* you can see it in my skincare routine.
-Do you exfoliate?
Yes, but not regularly. I used to, but now I only exfoliate my skin with an actual exfoliator when I feel like it need it, because my normal face wash has little exfoliating particles in it. I maybe should do it regularly again...
-What brand do you use?
I used the Yves Rocher one (*click* for a review) and currently have the Aqua one by Alverde laying around (*click* for a review)
-What moisturizer do you use?
The one by Synergen, also mentioned in this routine post *click*
-Do you have freckles?
No, I don't.
-Do you use eye cream?
No, because I feel like I'm still too young for it.
-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Yes, I did pretty badly, and I still have a little left, but it's fine. I don't have huge issues with it ;)
-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
No, I didn't, it's not even very popular or well-known here.

MAKE-UP
-What foundation do you use?
The Astor HD Mattitude one. I'm in the shade 02 Nude (*click* for a review)
-How about concealer?
The Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer in 04 Rose Beige and Benefit erase paste in medium.
-Do you know your undertone color?
No, I actually don't. I've tried to find it out quite some times, but it didn't really work...:P :D
-What do you think of fake eyelashes?
Well, I don't really like them because on me they're a mess and I haven't found nice ones yet...but with some looks, they're really pretty :)
-Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?
Yes, I do know that, but I don't really do it all the time. I use up all of my mascaras, as long as they don't dry out or smell weird. And as long as it doesn't take longer than 6 months, I'm fine with it...I know that it's not the best thing to do, though. 
-What brand of mascara do you use?
At the moment RdLY and Maybelline.
-Sephora or MAC?
Not my price range, unfortunately...I can't afford the stuff there, I'm just a little young girl with not a lot of money...
-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
No, I don't.
-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
Brushes all the way! And sometimes sponges, but not regularly.
-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Yes, sure I do! For an eyeshadow base I use the old version without shimmer by RdLY.
-For the face?
No, my moisturizer's enough for me at that point :)
-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
Neutrals, but I can't pick a fave. There are way too many colors available for that ;)
-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Actually rather pencil than liquid eyeliner right now, I change that all the time ;) But I can work with both.
-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Close to never. I'm really careful with my eyes, but sometimes everyone's a little clumsy ;)
-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
I like them :) I prefer pressed ones, but sometimes they're nice.
-Do you use mineral makeup?
I used to do it every now and then, but not really anymore.
-What is your favorite lipstick?
Don't have one, that changes all the time. I normally pick my lipsticks depending on my eye make-up and my mood ;)
-How about lipgloss?
The same as with lipstick.
-What is your favorite blush to use?
And with this one it's the same...Still rotating my colors all the time ;) But if I had to pick one all-time-fave, I'd choose the Baked Blush in Peach by Alverde.
-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
Not, I haven't yet. I guess there are sometimes really great deals, but I've gotten everything in actual stores so far.
-Do you like drugstore makeup?
Yes, I do, as you can tell ;) This blog is actually mainly about drugstore stuff ;)
-Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
Unfortunately I've never been to one so far...
-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
No, not yet...
-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
No, not really ;) I always try to be as good as possible :)
-Name a makeup crime that you hate?
It's not really a crime, not even an actual make-up crime, but I hate people who think they're so great with make-up and then it just looks like a mess with shaky eyeliner and creasing eyeshadows...
-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
More on the neutral side, but a pop of color is sometimes also nice :)
-Which celebrity always has great make up?
I can't really think of one, but I'd say Katy Perry because I like her make-up most of the time ;)
-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
Foundation :)
-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Yes, I do that all the time!
-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
Yes, I do :) I don't use make-up to hide my actual self...
-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
I really like Catrice make-up right now, but that also changes ;)
-What do you think of Makeup??
I love it ;) As you might notice....xDD


Well, I liked this tag ;) Some of the things aren't that new to you probably, but whatever ;)
Feel free to do that tag, too, if you'd like to :) I'm tagging all of you!
Let me know if you do this tag, too, and I'll see you soon!
xoxo, Misch

Collective Use-It-Up post!

Hey everyone :)
You haven't heard a lot about Project Use-It-Up by me lately, but that doesn't mean that I didn't use anything up. I just decided I'd put it in one collective post, like I did it with my NOTDs. These things were used up lately:

- Synergen Washcreme, I already bought another bottle of this. I already mentioned it in my skincare routine *click*
- Essence Nail Oil, I already rebought this, too, because I like it :) Want a review??
- Yves Rocher Apricot Peeling, here's a review of it *click*. I like it, but right now I have another peeling to use.
- Yves Rocher showergel in Chocolate & Orange, I bought it this winter, and liked the scent a lot. I'd repurchase it, but unfortunately it was limited edition. :P What a pity! But the scent now isnt' that great anymore, because it's a winter scent, and we're now getting into spring :)
- p2 Nail Polish Thinner, I also repurchased this, because it really comes in handy sometimes :)
- RdLY clear care mascara, I use this to fix my brows and run out of it regularly. Have to get a new one!
- Alverde Hair Tip Fluid, I really liked this stuff, it worked well for my hair tips. Have to get another one of this!
- Nivea Ideal Finish Foundation in 02 Nude, I reviewed it here *click*. I liked it a lot, and I still have another bottle of this here, but right now I'm using the Astor Mattitude foundation *click*.

- Balea Cleansing Wipes for sensitive skin, they're ewre fine to use, but I didn't really like the scent, and they didn't remove my make-up too well. Won't rebuy these.

Well, that's what I used up lately. It's not that much, but still a few things. Unfortunately there are almost no  decorative cosmetics product in this use-it-up! post, because I switch my products up pretty often, so there's nothing I use that often that it's totally finished..
I'll see you soon!
xoxo, Misch

My Skincare Routine

Hey guys :)

I thought I might show you my skin care routine, just because I stopped using the Clinique line a few weeks ago. I know that there are a ton of young people out there, dealing with pimples, acne and blemishes, and some spend so much money on expensive skin care products that don't work after all.

I found a inexpensive line at the drugstore that works for my skin, and I think it's a good idea to show this one to you. Of course, every skin is different, please keep that in mind! So I can't promise you this will work for you, but it might, and even if it doesn't - it's very inexpensive!

The products I'm talking about are from Synergen, from the line for skin with blemishes and stuff. They're the ones that come in navy blue packagings.

My Skin Care Routine:

MORNING:

First, I wash my face using the Synergen Wash Creme for skin with blemishes. It contains little peeling particles which I think is really nice, and they're not too harsh. It also cleanses my skin really nicely and leaves it very clean. but not dried out.

Then I just use the Synergen Hydro-Fluid for skin with blemishes. It has a nice light consistency, like a gel, but when you apply it to your face, it kinda turns into a more rich lotion. I really like it, but it might not be moisturizing enough for people with dry skin.

And that's it!

NIGHT:

Again, I wash my face using the Synergen Wash Creme. This one gets rid off all of my make-up, so I don't need an additional make-up remover. When I wore a lot of make-up, I wash my face a second time using this product, just to cleans it more thoroughly.

Next, I use the Synergen Toner for skin with blemishes. I don't use this every night, just when I feel I need it. I don't think it's good to use it that often, because it contains alcohol and that can dry out your skin. That's also the reason why I don't use it in the morning.

When I have an extremely big pimple or something, I use the Synergen Anti-Spot-Gel. It works really well and dries out any pimples pretty fast.

I don't use a moisturizer at night.

Once A Week:

I exfoliate my skin once a week and for that I use the Yves Rocher Apricot Peeling. I really like it, and it makes my skin super-squeaky-clean :)

In winter, I sometimes add a moisturizing mask, but that one is kind optional for me and I don't even have a regular one I grab for, I just get one that seems nice ;)

This is the first time I have a skin care routine that just uses products from one brand (except for the exfoliator). Normally I kinda switch it up...don't know, maybe it's because these work so well for me. If I had to pick my favorite product out of this routine, it would be the Wash Creme.

Do you use any of these products as well? Or what do you use it your skin care routine? I'd like to know :)

Until then!

xoxo, Misch