The Skincare Products I Can't Live Without.

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2019 was the year of focussing more on my skincare and less on pretty makeup bits. If you have your skincare down, you really don't have to focus on a full-on makeup look... because your skin does all the talking anyway. This doesn't mean that I don't wear anything on my face other than moisturizer. But I definitely spent much less time getting in the morning now. So what are my current go-to skincare products you ask? Here is the breakdown. 

The Masks

One of the best discoveries I made this year was the Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask. It's the exfoliating and brightening mask I have ever come across. Whenever my skin looks a bit dull, I go for this one. I am currently thinking about trying another PTR mask. Do you have any suggestions? If my skin craves a purifying clay mask I love the Charlotte Tilbury Goddes Skin Clay Mask or the Dr. Jart Dermaclear Clay Mask. 

The Moisturizers

In the category of moisturizing products there are 4 products that I can't live without anymore. The Clinique Moisture Surge and the Clinique All About Eyes eye cream are the two products I use in the morning. A very light formula which is very hydrating at the same time. Perfect to layer with makeup. In the night I like to go for a richer cream, like the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream. The most luxurious moisturizer I have come across so far. For my lips, I always use the classic Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream.

The Pore-Minimizer

One of the factors that play a huge role when it comes to the appearance of your skin is the size of your pores. I struggle with that especially around my nose and my cheeks. The Darphin Peeling Jeunesse solution really helped me to get this problem under control this year. Such a miracle worker!

What are your go-to skincare products?

x Lisa

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The Gift Guide | Fashion Edit.

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Today I will finish my little Gift Guide series with my personal favourite category of gifts: the fashion gift! I love gifting and receiving fashion pieces. I know this can be a bit tricky because of sizing and fit. But I find that bags and shoes are always a great option to bring a bit of fashion under the tree. 

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x Lisa

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The Gift Guide | Cosy Edit.

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It's time to show you guys the second part of my gift guide series. Today I am going to show you guys the cosiest of gift ideas for him and her. For me personally, that's a category of gifts I always like to get for my friends and family and I am equally as excited to receive as well.

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x Lisa

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The Gift Guide | Beauty Edit.

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It's the time of year again: the search for the perfect presents has begun! YAY! I personally always love thinking about the best gift for my loved ones. However, sometimes it's good to get a bit of inspo. So today I will start my mini gift guide series.
In this part, I will share with you the best beauty gifts for him and her from one of my fave beauty retailers: Notino. Did you know they also have a gift-wrapping service? Simply add one of their beautiful gift boxes to your purchase while checking out.  I hope you guys get some inspiration if you are a bit stuck with what to get your friends or family (or yourself).

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x Lisa

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The Energy Balls | Variations.

In the beginning of the year, I already told you about the Energy Balls I love to make every couple of weeks. However, since then I made some tweaks to my recipe and also added a few variations. So today I thought I would share with you my updated recipe.

If you wonder why I like them so much, even six months on. Here is why: They are easy to make and they last about a week in the fridge. They taste delish even without any added sugar. So whenever I crave something sweet but try to be good, I just grab one of these. Another plus: Even the boyfriend likes them! YAY!

So let's get into how to make them... 

• 200g of pitted dates
• 160g of ground almonds
• 50g desiccated coconut
• 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
•          40ml of coconut oil
•          50g of crunchy peanut butter

Whizz everything besides the coconut oil and the peanut butter in the blender. You will get a pretty fine consistency. Then you add the oil and the butter by hand and mix it well. Then roll them into small balls, mine make about 12 balls. I then love to roll them in some more coconut or even some cacao powder. You can either pop them in the fridge or the freezer and enjoy over the next few days (or eat them all at once). 

For variations, I like to either roll the balls in sesame seeds or desiccated coconut. Or I simply add in some cacao powder in the mixture and they taste so nice and chocolatey! However, as the cacao powder on its own is a bit bitter I suggest adding a few more dates or even honey to cancel out the bitterness. I also tried adding some dried cranberries and hazelnuts... delish! You can be totally creative and try different combinations.

Enjoy! 

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