One of my favourite cosmetic brands is the Australian Aesop. I like the whole concept of Aesop. The stores have a minimalist look, packaging is clear & simple, and of course, the products are heavenly. I'm just about running out the Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser and Geranium Leaf Body Balm. The scent is very unique and fresh.

The Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser & Body Balm both have also some mandarin and bergamot rinds in the blend.Geranium is known for its fresh, floral scent and rejuvenating properties in aromatherapy. Oil pressed from mandarin rinds is diminishing scars and stretch marks. Bergamot is well-known for it's beautiful uplifting yet calming properties.

Aesop was established in Melbourne in 1987. Their objective has always been to formulate skin, hair and body care products of the finest quality. They investigate widely to source plant-based and laboratory-made ingredients, and use only those with a proven record of safety and efficacy. 

Have noticed that you can find Aesop products at Madison Perfumery in Budapest.

  

"Midnight shakes the memory as a madman shakes a dead geranium."

- T.S. Elliot -

ps. You can find my visit to the Paris store some time ago here. Another gorgeous Aesop product is this.

In My Make-up Purse

May look a bit messy, but I like to keep it simple what comes to my make-up. These are the essential items found in my purse.

Not fond of heavy foundations so BB & CC creams are perfect for me. The coverage in this Clinique Superdefence is enough, it corrects and protects skin. And SPF30 is not bad either. My shade is Light Medium. Under my eyes and also other areas needing some lift (basically the whole face…) I add a touch or two this Lumene's Touch of Radiance Highlighter with brightening arctic lingonberry.

I paint 'number 3' on both of my cheeks with MAC's powder blush in Harmony matte. 

This brow crayon by Anastasia Beverly Hills changed my life! I've been using tweezers too eagerly over the years so my brows are really thin. This is so easy to add some color and texture to the brows. Ash Blonde is my color.

I add eye shadow to even the color of the lids. Light shades are my favorite ones. At the moment I'm using Lumene's Blueberry Long-Wear Solo yes shadow in Pine Woods.

My favorite reds!

Giorgio Armani: Blushing fabric

Clinique: Chubby sticks in 05 Chunky Cherry & 12 Oversized Orange

Clinique: Powder blush in 01 Aglow

I choose one of these when my face is lacking color.

Urban Decay's Naked eye shadow palette is amazing with all those gorgeous natural shades. Not in my everyday use but occasionally when wanting to feel a bit more glamorous.

There's no mascara in my purse at the moment… right, I have some added lashes among my own ones. Makes life so much easier! 

I'm carrying these items in my purse as well even though it's very seldom i have time or remember to use any of them…

Nars: Light reflecting setting powder in Transculent Crystal

Lumene: Illuminating and smoothing primer,

Matifying retexturizing primer,

Eyeshadow primer,

Dark under eye concealer.

Kiehl's: Beautifying BB cream in Light (sample)

I usually update my purse in every season - adding something, deleting something.

My Daily Routine For Face PM

 Can't live without it - the facial cleansing brush.

Bought this Clarisonic Aria Sonic Skin Cleansing System brush at Sephora's last spring and been using it (almost) every night ever since. The face feels so clean and smooth after every use.

In just 60 secs, the sonic action removes impurities from pores so that creams, serums, and moisturizers are more effective.

Tested, and it really works!

I use sensitive brush head not to cause any damage to my skin.

Unfortunately I haven't found any replacement brush heads in European Sephoras, not in Spain, France nor Italy...They just sell the whole system packages. Next time in the States have to fill the storage with loads of brush heads. 

 This Aria one is travel-friendly with universal charger, so it's perfect for me!

 Herbina cleansing foam works well with Clarisonic.

 My daily routine after cleansing continues with these products.

 I've mentioned before that I'm not very committed to one brand or product, but there's one product that I always have: the Clarifying Lotion 2 by Clinique. After wiping my face with that tonic my skin feels super clean.

 All About Eyes Rich by Clinique

My dry eye area needs plenty of moisture, this one works well at the moment. (This is actually a 7ml sample).

This hydrating product sends puffy eyes packing with a formulation that is ophthalmologist tested and ideal for all skin types.

 Vitamin E Skin Oil by Derma E

Fantastic oil for dry skin. I use it alone on my face and neck  without any cream.

Helps moisturize and soften dry, rough skin and reduce the appearance of fine line and wrinkles.

Works super well!

(bought it at WholeFoods!)

 Argan Lip Treatment by Josie Maran

It has an exfoliating effect together while deep-hydrating. The green apple scent is lovely.

A naturally age-defying, Argan-infused lip-treatment balm that conditions, repairs, and protects dry, fragile lips.

Moisture Surge Overnight mask by Clinique

One of the best mask ever, especially for thirsty skin.

I use it twice a week after exfoliating the skin. It replaces the night cream/oil or whatever. The skin feels and looks healthy and moisturized in the morning.

My Daily Routine For Face AM

My daily facial routines are pretty simple. At the moment my skin is very dry as well as my eyes, so they both need a lot of moisture.

After the morning shower I add some eye drops for my eyes, clean the face with a rose tonic, pat the eye cream around the eyes and apply the daily moisturizer all over my face.

I'm not committed just for one brand. I like to experiment new products and listen to other's recommendations.

I've chosen these products for the moment as they suit well for the hot climate we're having right now in Hungary (actually today it's partly cloudy and only 26C!).

• Rose Tonic by Herbina
• - effective & gentle
•  Sugar Lip Treatment with SPF 15 by Fresh
• - nourishing, smoothing and moisturizing, great texture
• Abeille Royale Eye Care by Guerlain
• - perfect for mornings, giving such a fresh feeling
• Total Effects 7 In One by Olay
• - all in one, easily absorbing and leaving skin hydrated not greasy
• Systane Ultra Eye Drops
• - perfect for dry eyes

After exfoliating my skin on previous night these are the two masks I use occasionally in the mornings:

• Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask by Bliss
• Vitamin C+ Invigorating Detox Mask by Lumene

It takes only 5 mins and the skin feels fresh and looks much better!

Almost forgot - I use also neck cream. 

Bliss's Thinny Tin Chin Neck Firming Cream bottle is already almost empty so I'm using Energia+Luminosita SPF 20 by Collistar, which is normal face cream but why not apply it for neck as well. 

To give extra cover and color I mix these two products:

Super Fluid SPF 50 by Kiehl's (been in heavy use!) & Terracotta Skin Healthy Glow Foundation 01 Blondes by Guerlain.

I don't wear make up every day.