Ole Henriksen products

Aloha,

The last few years people have been raving about Ole Henriksen's skin care products. He is actually Danish (like Mango), and apparently he became very successful after he launched his skin care products. Even celebrities like Naomi Campbell, Eva Mendes, Charlize Theron and many others love this brand. So I wanted to check out what all this fuzz was about, and decided to try them out.

I tried a couple of the products. One of my very favorite Ole Henriksen products is the the mattifying Vitamin Plus Creme, which is actually one of the best moisturizers I have tried up until now!

It contains aloe vera and oat flour, and it is full of antioxidants and vitamins. I have oily t-zone, and dry skin on the rest of my face (combination skin). I also tend to break out with acne/ pimples, and it's kind of sensitive too. After using this product, my oily t-zone is pretty much gone, and my nose (and the rest of the face) does not shine like before. The creme feels thick when you touch it, but it absorbs quickly into your skin. In fact, my acne have minimized a lot after using this.

Moisturizers against oily skin usually makes your skin dry, but this one does not. In fact, it moisturizes your skin very well, and does not feel heavy or greasy at all. I have been using this for over 1 month, and it is honestly working wonders for my acne-prone, combination skin. I would definitely recommend this to people with the same skin type. The only downside is that the price is a bit expensive. But on the other hand, a little goes a long way.

Ingredient benefits 

Aloe vera gel Moisturizes, calms and heals the skin
Hazelnut oil Nourishes with vitamins and antioxidants
Horse chestnut Lightens skin tone and calms sensitive skin
Korean ginseng Increases cellular energy and stimulates microcirculation
Oat flour Mattifies, calms and controls shine
Vitamins A, C, D and E Works in synergy to enhance the effectiveness of each nutrient

The other product I like from Ole Henriksen is the Blemish Attack Purifying Mask. This mask contains salicylic acid (which is supposed to be working against impurities, acne/ problem prone skin). It also contains zinc, and is free from parabens. The cooling clay mask feels good against the skin when you apply it. It really feels like this face mask sucks out the oil and dirt from your pores, and makes your skin clearer, and reduces breakouts. I only put this mask where I have visible pores and breakouts, since there is no need to put it on other places. Whenever I feel like I have clogged pores, or a pimple is about to break out, this saves my day. I usually leave it a bit longer on my face than what it says on the instruction, so it can really work it's magic. Sometimes I put on this mask as a spot treatment (I only put on the acne-breakouts/ spots), and sleep with it. The next morning my skin visible looks better and feels better!

ingredient benefits

African red tea and green tea Strengthens the skin’s outer layer, slows the aging process, calms and soothes the skin

Salicylic acid Removes dry and flaky skin
Aloe vera Moisturizes, calms and heals
Copper and zinc Calms and soothes with antioxidants
Eucalyptus extract Oxygenates and prevents infection

I am also trying out these products, and I will do a review on them later when I have tried them for a while:

Invigorating Night Gel and Walnut Complexion Scrub

Also I want to try out these products below, since I have acne scars and sun damage, and I want to even out my skin and skin tone. I will let you guys know if and when I try this out.

 

Sheer Transformation moisturizer and Enlighten Me Skin Tone Corrector.


To find out more about Ole Henriksen's products or buy online, check out his homepage here. Otherwise, you can also buy this at Sephora.

The pictures and ingredient benefits list are from Ole Henriksen's homepage.  

xoxo
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Genius nail polish remover

Aloha,

Who doesn't want to change their nail polish fast and easy without any mess?

Mango found something genius when it comes to fixing your nails super fast (she is the expert here on nails). (We already gave you a hot tip for making your nail polish last longer with the fast drying best top coat ever here.) But on top of that, she found this nail polish remover that removes your old nail polish fast by sticking your finger nails in a pot of sponge soaked with nail polish remover. I never saw this product before, but it definitely has made my life easier.

Imagine you have just put on your last coat of nail polish on your nails, and suddenly you mess up one nail. You are in a rush, and you really don't want to start removing the polish on that ONE nail in case you mess up the other nails at the same time. Annoying, right? Not anymore. You can now say goodbye to your old nail polish remover and cotton pads. Instead, try these genius little products:

This is the one I have tried, and I'm really glad I found a way to make nail fixing much faster and easier. This one has no acetone in it, and it only costs around $2. You can get this at most drug stores in Hawaii.

Sephora has one of these products too. It can be found here and costs $ 9,50.

You just stick your nail in the holes in the sponge inside the pot. Twist a couple of times. And voilá your nail polish is wiped off! No more mess with cotton pads! You wipe off old nail color in seconds - thanks to these products.

If anybody tried any of these or other brands, please post a comment about which one is your favorite, since I have only tried the one from Cutex.

Also we want to thank you guys for reading our blog. We haven't really officially launched our blog yet to the public, but already a lot of people have been checking out our blog, which is great. Please leave a comment about what you think and what you want to read more about.

Mango is traveling at the moment, and will be posting a few posts about nails and mascara as soon as she gets back on track. So please be patient:)

Mahalo!

xoxo
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My favorite balms

I have tried several lip balms, but I seem to always go back to these two particular lip balms: Tender Care Protecting Balm from Oriflame and the Rosebud lip balm from Smith's. They keep the lips moisturized and softened, and does not tend to just stay over the lips as a thick layer as many other lip balms does. That is why I like these lip balms. They seem to really soak into the lips, making it hydrated and nourished.

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The Rosebud lip balms come in different types and last for a long time. The Salve is a multiple purpose salve. 

I prefer the Rosebud Salve Lip Balm tube, since it is more practical.

Like the Rosebud Salve, you can use this on elbows, cuticles, face and other areas that are dry/ rough to make it soft again. It contains bees wax and vegetable oils.

Seche vite topcoat - the best topcoat we've tried so far

Mango found this awesome top coat for nails that really works. I gave it a shot too, and it is really good. I actually just bought my second bottle of Seche vite topcoat last week. It gives your nails a shiny finishing polish, makes the nail polish dry faster, and protects and seals your nails. This award winning topcoat gives what it promises. The best thing is that you can apply it while the nail polish is still wet. 

You can either get it here at Beauty Bay or in stores (one of the hair salons at Ala Moana Mall) for around $10. 

xoxo 

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