If it comes to collector editions, we all know they’re hot, but I say the hottest is the Carolina Herrera Good Girl Fantastic Pink. You have to admit: There is nothing in the world that can beat a glittering pink stiletto that carries a delicious fragrance!
The fragrance in this pretty shoe remains the same one as the original with its good and bad accords. Those who know and love the sexy oriental gourmand fragrance will be familiar with the notes. Good Girl is an elegant yet playful perfume to wear for nights out. Every spritz spreads a sexy feeling of luxury and the pink glitter makes the unique bottle even look better.
Karlie Kloss is the face of Carolina Herrera Good Girl Fantastic Pink and in the retro-futuristic video by Quentin Jones she goes on a pink and galactic adventure to conquer the moon. Because Good Girls can indeed do everything with style and confidence, from ruling the world to exploring new planets! Pink Power forever!
Pictures: Marco Borromeo Samples sent by Carolina Herrera. I was not paid for this review and the content reflects my own opinion.
Unbox happiness, is the credo of Goodiebox. Who doesn’t dream that happiness comes in boxes and arrives at their doorstep? In the case of Goodiebox, the box is filled with beauty products that promise wellbeing for the soul. Sounds tempting to have a closer look, doesn’t it?
So what exactly is this box full of happiness?
Goodiebox is a monthly subscription box filled with carefully selected trendy beauty products. It started in Denmark, but is now available in several countries, for example as well Switzerland, Germany and Austria. The goal of Goodiebox is to remind women of something they often forget between to-do-lists, multitasking and daily tasks: Taking care of themselves and celebrate #yourselfishness.
Every box is filled with products from Scandinavian beauty brands, hyped trends and established brands, a lot of them in original size and ready to help you to create some me-time. Every box costs CHF 29.95 and contains products worth CHF 100.
What I found in my first Goodiebox:
– Zarkoperfume Purple Molecule, 5ml – Dr. Botanicals Moroccan Rose Nourishing Hand Cream, 50ml – Naobay Recovery Mask, 75 ml – Glov Moon Pads Reusable Makeup Remover Pads, 2-pack – de_CURE N° DAY1 Lightweight Day Cream, 10 ml – Polaar Lip Balm, 10 ml
My experience: Does Goodiebox make me happy?
First of all, I have to mention the beautiful box. I already had to smile when I opened the cardboard and spotted the pastel-coloured beauty. There was a letter to myself in the box, thanking me and telling me that I do deserve to do more good things for myself. Very cute! The next thing I opened was the flyer with the carefully described details of all products in the box.
The products are chosen according to my skin type and are well-chosen: As a big fan of Zarkoperfume I was delighted to find one of their perfumes as a mini in my box. I am curious to try the Glov Moon Pads as well since I was curious for a long time if I could replace the cotton pads in my bathroom with a more sustainable solution. I didn’t hear of Noabay and de_Cure before which makes both products interesting to try. The Dr Botanicals hand cream delighted me too since rose is one of my fav scents.
So all in I think the box is a success! Excuse me, can’t write more, I need to take me-time now 😉
To find out more and join the Goodiebox club: bygoodiebox.ch
Pictures: Marco Borromeo This post contains sponsored products.
My favourite perfume brand Mugler is generous with us this year: The Brand just released another much anticipated flanker*. Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle, a feminine floral musk flanker to 2017’s Aura. Mugler says the fragrance invites us to reconnect with our inner nature and exalt our sensuality.
How it smells Where Aura is like an instant way into a green jungle, Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle is softer, lighter and more tame with a bigger dose of sweetness. I think it’s a fragrance lovers of gourmands will appreciate and it slightly reminds me of Angel, without being as overpowering.
If Aura is a jungle I’d say this one is an elegant Victorian conservatory. They both have the green notes and their botanical freshness in common, but where they are teamed up with rhubarb and orange blossom in the original, this one embraces the warmth of Sri Lankan sandalwood, white musk and spicy cinnamon leaf. What Eau Sensuelle lost in aromatic sharpness, it gained in sweetness and elegance.
It’s more feminine and I guess a lot of people would say more wearable. I find the Aura Mugler Eau Sensuelle quite long-lasting on my skin, but not too heavy. As a big fan of Aura (my second favourite scent right after Alien), I am very pleased with this new creation from Mugler.
The notes: Top: Cinnamon Leaf & Gardenia Heart: Green Notes Base: White Musk & Sandalwood
The bottle The faceted diamond heart of Aura is one of my favourite perfume bottles ever and this new version makes it even better since it looks like the heart got clothed in a pink and iridescent veil. Oh yes, you will stay on my shelf you stunner of a bottle, right next to the green Aura bottle!
* Flanker: A newly created perfume that shares attributes of an already existing one such as notes, name and packaging.
Pictures: Sara Streule.
Samples sent by Mugler, I was not paid for this review and the content reflects my own opinion.
May I have your attention colour–lovers: Spanish designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada released a collection of 30 nail polishes with Vyuty and it’s just as exciting, colourful and bold as her fashion.
Agatha Ruiz de la Prada has been one of my biggest fashion heroes for years. The internationally successful Spanish designer creates a unique world of colours and rainbows with her work. Her creations spread love, humour and optimism with a loud bang. It’ s happy fashion for happy people, mixed with a big splash of surrealism.
Agatha lives colours unlike many others and therefore I think a De La Prada girl celebrates her philosophy from head to toe without making an expectation at the nails. It’s a logical step that after creating household goods, accessories, stationery and perfume, Agatha had her eyes on nail polishes and created 30 shades of fun with Us-Based online All-beauty destination Vyuty.com
The nail polishes have a smooth and rich consistency and come in a variety of vibrant and pastel tones, including some glitter finishes. They are produced cruelty-free, vegan and non-toxic by skilled lacquer craftsmen in Italy. The bottles are very cute and feature the iconic Agatha Ruiz de la Prada heart logo. In case you are looking for a gift you are right here too cause they come in the cutest gift set collections with exciting names such as “Tropical Paradise” or “Love Glam”.
When I received them, I couldn’t decide on which one first and turned my foot nails into confetti. Everybody has fancy nails, but who has confetti toes? The polishes proved to be very long-lasting and make me smile with their brightness.
Pixi just took over my daily skincare ritual when their cruelty-free Rose Collection with its cute pink and pastel green packaging landed on my shelf. I am a fan of products that contain roses in general and this collection is a winner. Who needs a bachelor, I have all the roses bottled!
One thing ahead to not disappoint you: Even if the products are all called Rose, their scent is very subtle and your skin will not smell like a whole rose garden after using them. But they do a more than average job in what you wish from skincare: Make you look radiant and let your skin shine. Let’s have a closer look at the products:
Pixi Rose Cream Cleanser
The first step of skincare is always the cleansing and this cream with rose, avocado, and camomille is gentle and soothing, yet effective. It helps to strengthen and soften the skin and it’s even suitable for very sensitive skin.
You’d think all cream cleansers would be moisturizing, but my experience taught me they often don’t, unlike the Pixi Rose Cream Cleanser. I use it twice a day and it has become my new fav cleanser since the fresh and clean feeling it gives me is amazing. Thumbs up!
Rose Tonic
You can use the tonic right after cleaning your skin and it helps to balance the PH, minimize redness and calms the skin. I think the Glow Tonic – probably Pixi’s most famous product – might be better for younger skin that needs exfoliating, while the Rose Tonic is more soothing. It also helps the skin to absorb more moisture which is great when you continue your skincare ritual with the Rose Ceramide Cream.
I am already a big fan of the Rose Tonic since it’s just what I need for my skin that tends to get red.
Rose Ceramide Cream
This very rich cream is infused with ceramides and rose oil and works for normal to dry skin. It deeply hydrates and nourishes and has a very smooth texture. Its antioxidant-rich botanicals help to improve the elasticity of the skin and protect it against environmental aggressors.
Without exaggerating, this is the best cream that I tried in a while and even if my skin is completely dry the Rose Ceramide Cream makes it soft and look smooth all day in a second. Despite being very rich it doesn’t cake under my makeup and my rather sensitive skin seems to be more balanced since I use it. Will definitely repurchase this!
Rose Oil Blend
A luxe, youth-boosting oil that enhances the elasticity of the skin and leaves it luminous. You can either apply two or three drops on its own or mix it with the Rose Ceramide cream. The mix of sweet almond, rosehip, jojoba, pomegranate, and rose geranium is a wonderful treatment that feeds your cells.
As a wannabe beauty guru, I am a sucker for face oils and swear on their ability to make my skin look radiant. The Pixi Rose Oil Blend is one of my favourites yet and I intend to stick to it since it’s far better value for the price than the other oils that I like.
Pictures: Sara Streule. This post contains sponsored products.
Sometimes when life seems all about deadlines, full calendars, and endless to-do-lists it might feel overwhelming and all you’re longing for is some me-time. This is the perfect moment to book a facial! In my twenties, I didn’t grant myself this luxury, but since my first treatment, I was convinced it’s worth the money and time and astonishingly helpful to regain the balance of the skin.
SkinTherapist Zurich is a place I can highly recommend because trust is important for me when it comes to my skin and the owner Cornelia Fäh has totally gained mine. Her treatments put the individual needs of her clients first and she works only with selected, high-quality products. The wonderful ambience of her salon, which is located just a short walk from Sihlcity, does the rest. Cornelia offers facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, makeup, permanent makeup and a wide variety of holistic and medical skin treatments, such as the fire & ice facial (you might have encountered this in magazines since stars like Gwyneth Paltrow or Halle Berry swear on it).
When I visited Cornelia, she recommended me the St Barth Pureness face and décolleté treatment including a hand massage after asking a lot of questions about my health, nutrition, and habits. It’s an intensive, cleansing and relaxing treatment which takes 90 minutes to purify the skin. St. Barth is a luxury line that has been creating products that unite outstanding results with unbeatable quality for over 30 years. They create their products in their family business on the island Saint Barthélemy using natural ingredients with Carribean floral overtones to create a sensual harmony.
The treatment felt like one of the best things I ever experienced and Cornelia is a very kind and calm person. Generally, I find it very hard to relax and just close my eyes, but in Cornelia’s hands, I felt so well it happened easily. One of the strongest memories is the beautiful smell of the products and how radiant my skin looked afterwards. I was not surprised to hear that Cornelia has clients who return to her salon for years and hope I’ll be back too! Some St. Barth products moved into my shelf as well (Cornelia’s secret advice to calm my skin that tends to redness: The Aloe Vera gel with mint. I would have never tried this since it’s labelled as an aftershave, but I’ve been using it on my face for a while now and it’s a little miracle) and I now use them on a daily base, to keep that glowing skin as long as possible.
Time for my third Christmas giveaway: Today you can win a Luxury Vine Body Butter Set from Caudalie to indulge in relaxation during cold winter days.
If you suffer from dry skin, the Caudalie Vine Body products are perfect for you! I hope somebody in need of a gorgeous treat will win this beautifully wrapped, nourishing set and love the results as much as I do.
The set contains: – Caudalie Body Butter, 225 ml – Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream, 75 ml
Both products are rich in moisturising vinolevure and come with organic fair trade shea butter to make your skin super-soft. They are delicately perfumed and the texture is instantly absorbed. Both are not tested on animals and contain no animal ingredients.
How to win Leave a comment here or participate on my Instagram. If you do both you get two entries. Don’t forget to mention your email if you comment here. I’ll contact you if you are the lucky winner. The giveaway is open internationally and ends on the 31st of December. Good luck!
Christmas season has started and for “Sara is in Love with…” this means the biggest giveaway time of the year is finally here again. Since I’ve been preparing, taking pictures and making parcels since weeks, this December I have a whole bunch of amazing prizes to give away as a thank you for following my blog, leaving kind comments.
Some of you have been following right since the start seven years ago, others joined recently, all of you are very welcome and I am happy to share my fashion and beauty crushes with you.
So let’s start with the first give away! It’s a set of Pixi beauty products. Pixi is one of my favourite beauty discoveries of the year, therefore I want you to try this label as well. Hopefully, it will become an evergreen on your beauty shelf just as it has a place on mine since I tried the products for the first time. Good luck to everybody who enters and stay tuned for more giveaways to follow from now till Christmas!
The Pixi set contains: Pixi by Petra Glimmery Shadow: Sparkling eyes during the festive season are guaranteed. Pixi Hydrating Milky Serum: A revitalizing skin boost that will cheer up dry winter skin. Pixi Vitamin Wakeup Mist: An energizing facial water saving you from looking hangover. Pixi by Petra Eye Reflection Palette: With this selection of twelve eyeshadows, you are well equipped to make your eyes shine brighter than more than any Christmas tree.
How to win Leave a comment here or participate on my Instagram. If you do both you get two entries. Don’t forget to mention your email if you comment here. I’ll contact you in case you are the lucky winner. The giveaway is open to everybody with a Swiss address and ends on the 28th of December. Good luck!
Lalique adds three modern feminine fragrances to their exclusive line Les Compositions Parfumées: Pink Paradise, Electric Purple, and Sweet Amber. Three fragrances, three colours, three emotions.
What unites them is their common inspiration by the alchemy of perfume and crystal-making. Each of them is a fusion of natural and molecular ingredients. The fragrances come in the beautiful, Art Deco-style Les Compositions Parfumées signature bottle with an elegant satin finish.
Pink Paradise: A Fresh Sea Breeze of Musk and Woods
Juicy Citrus meets a pink fluffy cloud of musk, floating on jasmine and heliotrope-filled sea breeze with a dash of pepper. The warmth of amber and sandalwood makes it complete. A scent for a woman with a cheerful and energetic personality.
Sweet Amber: A Whirlwind of Delectable Petals
This fragrance is a bouquet of white flowers – jasmine sambac, tuberose, and orange blossom – sweetened by vanilla and a hint of anise. It’s a new take on a gourmand fragrance, as airy as a perfect meringue. The smell is made for a sensitive, yet powerful and free woman.
Electric Purple: A Sparkling Berry Chypre
Bitter grapefruit contrasts with a spray of green mint and violet leaves, followed by a mix of berries. All are resting on a bed of moss and patchouli. This is a pop approach to chypre and a good perfume choice for a woman looking for a strong signature.
All three Eau de Parfumes come in 100ml bottles and are available at the Boutique Lalique in Zurich (Talstrasse 27) or online.
Pictures: Sara Streule. This post contains sponsored products.
Many times I passed the Pixi store in Soho/London, adored the beautiful packaging of the products through the windows, but it’s only now that I finally tried them on my own and can let you know my review. Thanks to Marionnaud, Pixi products are available in Switzerland for a while now.
When makeup artist Petra Strand started her brand of youth-enhancing beauty products over 15 years ago, it was her aim to bring out the natural beauty in all women and created innovative formulations that are infused with botanicals and beneficial ingredients. Good to know: Pixi products are not tested on animals.
Let’s have a closer look at my selection of products:
Pixi Glow Tonic
If you wanna try just one Pixi product, it must be the Pixi Glow Tonic! Called a beauty hero by the Vogue and being praised by many bloggers and customers, this has become a cult product. It’s an exfoliating toner that helps to remove dead skin cells, leaves your skin with a healthy-looking glow and minimized pores. I’ve been using face tonics for years and think this one is a very good choice, gentle but soothing and with a wonderful smell.
Pixi Double Cleanser
Another tip is the Pixi Double Cleanse: If you don’t clean double yet, you have to start today and this powerful duo manages to remove even waterproof makeup. While with other brands you end up having two bottles, it’s very handy that Pixi united both in one pot. The only negative thing I have to say is that it smells a little bit weird, almost like candle wax.
Pixi Glow Mist
Got tired dry skin? This mist is an instant refresh and hydrates the skin with argan oil and aloe vera. You can use it before applying makeup or during the day. I love to use it on my naked skin and feel like it really makes my skin glow. For me, it doesn’t work so well on the makeup since it destroys the flawlessness of my foundation.
Pixi Large Lash Mascara
A mascara which is supposed to make the lashes long and add volume. It’s certainly a good quality one and the packaging is cute, but let’s be honest: There are good mascaras and worse, but I am still looking for the ultimate lash blast that replaces lash extensions for real.
Pixi MatteLast Liquid Lip
I love matte lipsticks and this one with rosehip oil is a-m-a-z-i-n-g! It’s easy to apply, long-lasting, nourishes the lips and feels comfortable on the lips. I need to buy one in a more flashy colour for sure!
Pixi Liplift Max Gloss
A volume-maximizing lip treatment with a lovely fresh mint flavour. You can wear it solo or as a plumping pre-treatment for lip colour or on top of any lip colour. I use mine as a base and top it with more colour.
Picture: Sara Streule. This post contains sponsored products.
