Sky finds beauty

*Milky Tonic and Collagen Tonic not included. Over some time I have used different Pixi face tonics and thought that why not rate them all together. The only Pixi tonics that I haven't tried are the Milky and the new Collagen tonics, maybe one day. But here are my thoughts on the rest of the Pixi tonics (from best to worst) 1. Vitamin C Tonic - out of all these, this had the most visible effects on my skin, which is why this is my favourite and I would purchase this again. The tonic made my skin feel and look healthy and luminous. Read the full review here . 9/10 2. Glycolic Acid Tonic - this one also had actual visible effects, such as my skin looking healthier and more vibrant, until this became too harsh for my skin, but I still feel like I would like to try this again, because glycolic acid is a really good gentle exfoliant and helps with skin regeneration. Also full review is here . 7.5/10 3.   Rose Tonic - this one didn't have that much of an effect on ...

Wow, what a year! Graduating high school and starting university. That's also the reason I haven't been posting that much anymore, but I hope I can manage to start posting more this year :) But let's get to the beauty favourites that changed my life this year. Skin care pHformula VITA A cream Although my skin is currently not doing so good (damn hormones), this product also changed my skin game this year. Retinol truly does wonders when it comes to acne and skin regeneration. Full review coming soon! pHformula E.X.F.O. cleanse Another great product from my cosmetologist. This is a gentle cleansing exfoliant that I use every night. It's kind of like a cleansing milk, that effectively and gently removes my make-up (even eye make-up) and impurities. The Body Shop Vitamin E Refreshing Eyes Cube Long time favourite of mine. So refreshing in the morning. I love the cooling feel and light hydration under eyes. This is also so small, which makes...

I found this post deep in my drafts and thought maybe this could be some useful information for oily acne-prone skinned people looking for drugstore foundations. Before commiting to a foundation, I usually try testers first to see if it's worth to buy. In some stores you can ask the employees for tester packets, but sometimes I also take a little container with me, where I squeeze some of the testers that are displayed (don't take the displayed testers, leave something for the others as well). In the end I didn't buy any of these. Also now I happily use a loose mineral foundation, which is so much better for my oily skin, but I hope these short reviews are still helpful. Also I got the lightest shades available in Estonia. (• basic info, + positives, - negatives) Revlon Colorstay Oily/Combination (shade ivory) • medium–high coverage • semi-matte finish + SPF 15 + shade matched with my pale skin tone + long lasting - sticky finish (even after powder) - brought out ...

So I went to a cosmetologist for the first time in my life to seek help with my acne struggles and well facials alone don't fix the issue. She gave me these two products by a brand called pHformula. This brand's products can only be bought from a professional, who has a license to do their treatments and sell their products. Which means that these products are to support the skin after the treatments and between facials. As my cosmetologist said, the skincare regimen at home is a lot more important than facials, so if you can't afford facial treatments regularly, then invest in your skincare routine. A.C. Recovery is like a treament type of serum. It costs about 61€ and contains tons of acne-fighting ingredients including mandelic acid, niacinamide and salicylic acid. This special formula should help renew and support the skin while recovering. I have been applying this twice a day, at night I pump a tiny pea-sized amount for my entire face and in the morning I jus...

Yeah, after dealing with acne for about 5 years, I finally got the courage to go to a beautician/esthetician and get a facial treatment. Firstly, it was not easy to find a good place to go to, because there are so many and you want to make sure they won't make anything worse, so do your research and check the reviews. First of all the lady was super nice and I laid on the table, when just her reaction to the situation on my skin terrified me. My skin is not that bad, like she said, but still it's pretty serious. She said that she won't guarantee perfect skin or that the pimples won't come back ever, but with regular visits and correct skincare regimen, we could make the situation a lot better. So I was there about an hour and a half. Firstly, she applied a mask that had a burning sensation. A lot of clients apparently even make noises or breathe harder, because of the pain, but since I'm kind of used to the sensation due to The Ordinary's AHA/BHA peel, it wa...

I have never used Clarins products before, mostly because of their price and most of their products are for mature skin. But now they came out with a new line My Clarins, which is made just for younger skin (18-25-year-olds). The prices are also cheaper and I love that this line is vegan and mostly plant-based. Price 27,99€  I would have loved to switch my entire skincare routine to My Clarins, but I still need to use more of my current products. Anyways I have learned a lot more about the importance of hydration for the skin and lately I might have become slightly obsessed with nightcreams, because there are so many containing amazing ingredients for the skin. Also I think my skin might have been dehydrated for some time. But no need to worry now, because the My Clarins Relaxing Sleep Mask/ nightcream is here to rescue me. First I got a tester from the store to see how my skin would react and daaaamn after the two nights my skin looked healthier, happier and clearer. I pr...

Okay so I feel like I have to go and change my “Best moisturizers for oily skin” post, because well, this Clinique gel moisturizer is definitely not the best . Anymore. For me. I absolutely love this innovative idea from Clinique. How come nobody has come out with this customization idea before and really props to Clinique for that. Clinique iD™: Active Cartridge Concentrate for Pores & Uneven Texture But the gel moisturizer just doesn’t moisturize almost at all. I have super oily skin so I loved how mattifying and lightweight this was, but after two months I felt that my skin was getting super oily already an hour after application and well enough is enough. I‘m not sure whether my skin has gotten drier and more dehydrated or unnaturally oily all of the sudden, but this product just isn’t for me anymore, which is a shame, because now officially I haven’t had any good experiences with Clinique’s products.  I always get super excited about their products and at first ev...

If you've read my blog, you should know by now that my skin tends to get pretty oily and it's been a hassle to sort it out. But very recently amongst dealing with bad acne breakouts, I learned a skincare tip that said to moisturize more and to apply moisturizer and THEN face oils. Before I had used only oil at nighttime thinking that it provided enough moisture. Turns out that NO. During the day I've always used moisturizers, but more mattifying and oil-free products, that just don't moisturize enough. And then during nighttime I also didn't moisturize enough, so maybe my skin has been just very dehydrated all this time. When skin is dehydrated the pores become larger and produce more oils for nourishment, which leads to clogged pores. But hydrated skin is more plump, glowy and healthy-looking and can deal with some skin concerns better. So this makes sense why my skin has been acting out so much. Now after cleansing and toning my face, I apply The Ordinary'...

After I found the holy grail Pixi Glow Tonic to be too intense for my skin (it is exfoliating so yeah), I was kinda afraid to try other Pixi products, although I like their style and I think they have great stuff. But since I'm currently dealing with acne scars, vitamin C is mostly suggested and this face toner seemed like a perfect addition to my current skincare routine. This tonic has Ferulic Acid (antioxidant), probiotics and willow bark - all of these are great for fighting acne, boosting collagen production and brightening the skin. I purchased the 100 ml size, because I've been disappointed by skincare products so many times that I'd rather pay and throw away less, if my skin dislikes it. I apply this in the morning and at night after cleansing. I pour some of this on my hands, rub them together and then I pat it all over my face (not the eyes of course). This way I like to think that I get more vitamin C on my face and also save some cotton pads. It works, s...

I realized how much I love to read my older posts and see what products I've used as I've forgotten most of them already. I also love to read and hear about people's favourite products, so I thought I'd recap my last years favourites. Benefit They're Real mascara When I got my hands on this, I was so excited. This mascara has so many good reviews and for a good reason. I've bought it twice now and just love it. Definitely one of the best mascaras I've ever used. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb So in Italy I found a Sephora and obviously had to buy this amazing lip gloss. I absolutely love how moisturizing it is and the shine and the shade and of course the packaging. Only thing that I find weird is that this lip gloss really sinks into my lips. Like after an hour most of the gloss is gone (into my lips). But still would recommend. Lily Lolo mineral foundation powder Discovering mineral foundations has been one of the best things ever. Th...

Well, when I started watching Emma Chamberlain on Youtube, I absolutely loved her attitude, style and just everything. Then she moved to LA and became a whole different person, so I'm not that big of a fan anymore. Still because of her I wanted to try her favourite Carmex lip balm. Now I have a love-hate relationship with this balm (like with her). I do have to say I like the tube package. The balm itself is nice, I like the look on my lips, because it kinda like irritates them a bit, which makes my natural lip colour a bit more darker. But yeah Carmex is a bit of a weird lip balm in my opinion. For one like I said it kind of irritates my lips, but also the tingles and the minty feeling is kinda good. Secondly, it's not that hydrating and actually makes my lips drier than before, but since it feels nice and moisturizing on my lips, I don't mind. Thirdly, it contains salicylic acid, which is used for treating and drying acne as it penetrates the skin layers. So that ...