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Tested for you: Concealer „Soft Matte Complete“ from Nars

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Concealers are indispensable for me for an even complexion, because I do not use any foundation. Maybe that’s why I’m particularly picky about color and texture. The color must not only fit under the eyes to cover shadows, but also compensate for redness on the cheeks and – if necessary – cover a small pimple. The texture must not be too creamy, because otherwise it will “run” much too quickly. If it is too dry, it is not only difficult to blend, but also unnecessarily emphasizes small lines and wrinkles. Concealer in a jar The new, oil-free “Soft Matte Complete” concealer fulfills both conditions. It comes in a small pot and not in a container with applicator like his colleagues from the “Nars” collection. Rightly so, because I find that here one can better dose the amount that’s needed. At the applicator remains despite wiping off usually still much too much hanging. The color “Biscuit” fits perfectly for my skin and all the coverage requirements that I put on him. I personally like to work with a brush when applying concealer. When I asked at the brand people about this, I get an answer that surprised me: “François Nars, our Founder and Creative Director recommends applying with your finger, so there is no special brush to go with this concealer.”bt es keinen speziellen Pinsel zu dem Concealer.“ “Customize your coverage. Make it yours.” (François Nars) Yep. So I try it with my finger. In fact, it works better than I thought. First, I warm the product with my fingertips and work it into the skin under my eyes with light pressure movements. In places with enlarged pores or imperfections, I dab it on. The opacity can be perfectly tuned to each little problem. Blur with instant effect The “Soft Matte Complete Concealer” is for me the perfect soft focus with instant effect. I’ll read up on how it works: An “Optimal Diffusion Powder” is responsible for this, which maximizes light diffusion with specially developed, round powder particles. Uneven structures immediately appear softer and smoother, while at the same time pigment spots, redness and blemishes can be covered. The result lasts all day. And nourishing substances such as peptides, hyaluronic acid and a cocktail of the skin vitamins A, C and E are also included, so the concealer does not cause any feeling of dryness on the treated areas. „Soft Matte Complete Concealer“ from Nars, 0,21 Oz, 30 US$… weiterlesen

Tested for you: Anti Aging Cream „Le Privilège La Crème“ from Rivoli

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A personal trainer for my skin. I’ve wanted one for a long time. What keeps my body firm is what my face has been lacking. I’ve been bothered for a long time by slackening contours and the one wrinkle that appears above my upper lip. That’s why the “personal trainer” concept of Rivoli’s new anti-aging skincare made me curious. I was allowed to test “La Crème” before it was launched earlier this month. “Le Privilège La Crème is the jewel of the Rivoli range. A clean and extra-sensory anti-aging power treatment scientifically formulated to offer the best of Rivoli’s efficacy, technology and innovation to mature and demanding skin.”Kuno and Peter Schweikert, company founder I wanted to know even more about the new anti aging power product. It is based on the core of the entire Rivoli line, namely the patented ASPRivoli® technology (Advanced Skin Precursor Technology). It uses specific active ingredients to help the skin regain its natural abilities and restore its protective and repair mechanisms. Help for self-help, you could say. Which brings us straight to the personal (skin) trainer. Because the technology is so intelligent that it stimulates the cells to call up active substances only when they are actually needed. This rules out the possibility of over-caring or over-saturating the skin. The anti aging activists “La Crème” contains a highly effective cocktail of anti aging activists: for example, a newly developed peptide-based elastin booster shapes and firms the tissue by stimulating elastin synthesis. Also of interest is an extract from Commiphora mukul, an Indian tree that belongs to the myrrh family and is known and proven in Ayurvedic medicine. To improve tissue volume, this powerful “volumizer” specifically targets adipocytes (subcutaneous lipids). In this way, fine lines and wrinkles are reduced and the face is visibly plumped up. Nourishing oils are naturally components of the texture, as are squalane and shea butter, which inhibit water loss and strengthen the natural protective barrier. What I also find important: The anti aging product is formulated clean, free of silicones, parabens, PEG and microplastics – and vegan.  My 6 weeks test We lose about 40,000 skin cells per minute. At the same time, just as many are created again. Due to the constant formation of new basal cells in the lowest layer of the epidermis, the cells above are constantly pushed further upwards, where they slowly dry out, become keratinized and form the uppermost horny layer of the skin.… weiterlesen

Glow for the skin – what is it actually?

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Actually, you can no longer hear the word glow. Hardly any cosmetics manufacturer does not have at least one product in its range that promises glow for the skin. The beauty pages of women’s magazines outdo each other with recommendations for a “glowy” or “dewy” complexion. For men, by the way, glow is never to be mentioned; there, glow tends to be equated with oily. But what actually makes this mysterious glow of the female skin? Glow means as much as radiate or shine. The term has a positive connotation because it means softly glowing skin that looks as if an Insta-filter has been placed over it. A baby’s skin naturally possesses it. Even in youth, this rosy freshness is still present because the skin is well supplied with blood and has enough elasticity. Unfortunately, this natural glow diminishes with age, when environmental damage affects the skin and it is already thinner and less even due to wrinkles and pigment spots. It becomes visibly paler and loses its radiant appearance. What you got from nature when you were young, you need to work on it later. Perfect skin does not exist Don’t be embarrassed if your skin isn’t absolutely flawless. It only exists on TikTok, Instagram and Pinterest anyway, thanks to filters and light corrections. True, social media would have us believe that hair, pimple and pore-free skin is the norm and everything else is somehow „wrong“ with it. But that’s absolute nonsense! “When people talk about ‘radiant skin,’ they usually mean an even complexion without spots – a smooth surface that reflects light in a flattering way,” confirms London dermatologist Dr. Justine Kluk. It’s a misconception that only glowing skin is healthy, and if it’s not, you’re doing something wrong. Although you eat healthy, get enough sleep, moisturize your skin, wear sunscreen, don’t smoke, and all of these can obviously be better for your body and your skin, ‘glow’ is not a reliable indicator of your health,” Dr. Kluk says. Even if someone has acne or rosacea, they may basically be a healthy person. Step by step This is not to say that you can’t improve the appearance of your skin. But you should not try to achieve everything at once, but always set yourself only one goal. Otherwise, you could overtax your skin. It’s best to keep your routine as simple as possible and approach the goal you set step by step.… weiterlesen

Cosmetic Surgery: Benefit or Delusion?

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Not everyone likes or is able to accept their appearance and would say “I am the way I am”. Then a change is desired. If cosmetic surgery goes well, you look “not done”. If it goes wrong, however, you won’t get your screwed-up face back. There are already some celeb examples of this. Some celebrities now even publicly admit that something went wrong during a cosmetic surgery procedure – not least because it can no longer be hidden. One of them is Linda Evangelista, the top model of the 90s. The beauty of yesteryear is hardly recognizable. According to her own statement, a surgery five years ago disfigured her so much that for years she hardly dared to go outside, fell into depression and, of course, couldn’t get any more jobs as a model. Even the always very self-confident actress Jamie Lee Curtis, who used to speak out vehemently against the optimization mania in terms of beauty, at some point could no longer resist the temptation. The trigger was a film director who didn’t want to shoot with her because her eyes were “too big” for him. Curtis went under the knife for the first time. She is also not a good example of a successful procedure. With her confession, as she herself says, she wants to warn young people in particular. They shouldn’t be tempted to undertake a cosmetic surgery procedure by supposed social media ideals. “Once you’ve screwed up your face, you won’t get it back,” says Curtis. Increasing numbers among younger women If you look at the statistics, the number of cosmetic surgery is actually increasing, especially among young women. It’s interesting when you look at the numbers in Germany. Germany is considered a country that has so far reacted rather cautiously to plastic surgery. According to a recent study by Merz Aesthetics, the 29-39 year olds have increased from 3.5% to 29.1% for fillers and similarly strong for botulinum toxin. The figures from an evaluation by the International Society of Plastic Surgery (ISAP) put it even more precisely: With 457 Botox injections per 100,000 inhabitants, Germany ranks fifth worldwide for this procedure. In the global cosmetic surgery comparison, it ranks 8th.In addition to botox and hyaluronic acid injections, breast operations are particularly in demand. When it comes to breast enlargements, Germany ranks 8th with 80.56 operations per 100,000 inhabitants, just behind the USA. Belgium is the front runner.… weiterlesen

Filler Injections: Beauty as a Craft

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They have long been the gold standard in aesthetic dermatology. Even if the hyaluronic acid fillers that are injected today are adapted in their molecular structure to the various facial areas or tissue structures, an experienced doctor is still needed. He oder she is the best guarantee for the desired result. Real craftsmanship and experience is required, especially in order to optimize the areas around the eyes, cheeks and forehead. Our interview partner Dr. Marion Runnebaum is an expert when it comes to filler types and special injection techniques. The German M.D. is not only a practicing dermatologist in Jena, but also coaches doctors. Hyaluronic acid fillers and botulinum toxin for facial rejuvenation and wrinkle treatment are the gold standard in aesthetic dermatology. What leads to a good result in your opinion? The practitioner’s know-how, the art of thinking aesthetically and of course the materials. Especially in the filler world, it is crucial to use a safe material. Here, hyaluron is still first line therapy for me. And only here is a reliable antidote available , i.e. an antidote like the hylase, to dissolve hyaluron in the tissue if necessary. In the case of botulinum, the doctor alone decides which skills to use to “soften” a face. This is my favorite word for botulinum, “blur” and not freeze. What has changed in the field of beauty optimisation in the past years? We can fall back on over 20 years of experience with botulinum and hyaluron. That was unthinkable in my early days but has now become standard. Combined treatment and, above all, being able to holistically perfect a face is the trend today. By holistic I mean being able to deal with skin, fatty tissue, muscles and also the changes in the bones. What are the differences of the various hyaluronic fillers? Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an amino acid, i.e. the basic building block of all proteins. The name is misleading because it is not an acid. Uncrosslinked hyaluronic acid is very fluid and not stable in use, i.e. the durability in the tissue is then only 24 hours. That certainly improves the moisture of the skin, but nothing more. HAs are made durable by networking them. Depending on the crosslinking and the technology, both of which are well-kept secrets with the respective companies, the different HAs for the respective areas in the face are produced synthetically.Unfortunately, the market in Germany is extremely overloaded.… weiterlesen

Tested for you: „Face Mini Hair Remover“ from Braun

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Little helpers often have a big impact like a face mini hair remover. Braun is a real specialst when it comes to razors. My husband doens’t use any other brand. I immediately liked the handy size of the Face Mini Hair Remover. At just 10 centimeters, the pen shape fits into any handbag or a cosmetic bag. And if it then reliably removes the superfluous hairs on the face, which are all too clearly visible in dark-haired women on the upper lip, chin, cheeks or on the forehead above or between the brows – what more do I want? Yes, I would like to know something more precisely. Is it good for my skin too? “Women have thinner and drier skin on their faces than men, so hair removal should be particularly gentle on the skin,” confirms the Hamburg dermatologist Dr. Melanie Hartmann. She goes on to say: “To remove light fuzz, I recommend women use a pocket razor, which gently removes the hair on the surface of the skin.” How the Face Mini Hair Remover works Turn the lower part of the tool briefly. Then its rotating cutting system starts moving with a low whirring sound. Also the integrated Smartlight, which brings even the smallest hair into the light, is already lit. Ready to go. The razor with its thin protective film glides gently over my skin, regardless of whether I move the device linearly or in circles. It’s more like a caress. The hairs are cut off directly on the surface of the skin without straining the sensitive skin of the face. Thanks to the round design, even difficult areas can be easily reached with the small tool. Afterwards, no redness, no burning of the face. The fine downy hairs, especially in the cheek area and around the contours, can be removed evenly. Women who wear makeup will appreciate that especially. In addition, Dr. Hartmann says: “The foundation can settle between the fine facial hair. If you remove this, you prepare your skin perfectly. A small but effective trick for a more even and long-lasting make-up. “ To clean the battery-operated device, simply twist off the “shear” head and clean the parts with the enclosed brush. „Face Mini Hair Remover“ from Braun, ca. 30 Euro… weiterlesen

Tested for you: „Dermaroller“ + „Red“ of Doctor Mi!

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Again and again I read and heard about the successes that can be achieved with a dermaroller, so-called microneedling, on the face: smoothing wrinkles, lines and scars, eliminating pigmentation disorders or minimizing pores. You can not only have such a treatment carried out by a beautician or a dermatologist, but you can also do it yourself at home. The only thing you need is a dermaroller. I got it from the skin care line of “Doctor Mi!”. The device has micro-fine stainless steel needles in diameter of 2.5 millimetres with antibacterial coating and ergonomic handle. I had the device in my drawer at home for weeks, but I have to admit that I was afraid of the first time using it. I picked it up every now and then and rolled it over the back of my hand as a test. Pretty painful, so I put the dermaroller back again. Also, I wasn’t sure how exactly to use it. How hard should I press anyway? With what movements? A thousand questions went through my head. Test needling at the dermatologist So I decided to get a professional to show me how to use the dermaroller properly. “It is important to clean the skin thoroughly beforehand,” said Dr. Miriam Rehbein and used the salicylic acid-containing “Tone.S”, “otherwise it can lead to unsightly inflammation.” Then she picked up a new dermaroller and moved it in a star shape on my face. First the cheeks, then the forehead and finally the chin – she saved me the sensitive lip area the first time. At the same speed and pressure, she rolled 4-5 times vertically, horizontally and diagonally across each zone. She commented positively that here and there small bleeding occurred on my face. “Due to the micro fine injuries to the skin, care products can penetrate particularly deeply into the skin layers and support its regeneration process.” Spoke it and distributed the “Red” face cream on the treated areas. This has a high content of retinol for additional skin smoothing, pore refinement and collagen regeneration. Then the dermatologist put the dermaroller on again, “to needle the product really nicely into the skin.” I found the second run less painful than the first. But afterwards my face was flushed like after a sunburn. I soon went to bed and, amazingly, the next morning my complexion was rosy and smoother. Now I needle at home I have now been using my dermaroller consistently once a week for the past three months.… weiterlesen

Tested for you: “Lifting Gua Sha” from Rose Quartz by Payot

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I’ve always been skeptical about massage tools like the Gua Sha and others. And I also have to admit, being too impatient. I tried most of them a few times and then put them down again and left their fate to be forgotten in some drawer. But recently I experienced a facial in Dr. Miriam Rehbein’s office in Munich, as you may have read on my blog, with a fabulous massage of the cheek-chin contour. When I then put my “Gua Sha” stone at home exactly where the beautician’s fingers had massaged, it really surprised me: It felt almost as good. Three sides, three options Since then, I’ve been doing it every day, stroking the “V” side of the Gua Sha up along the jawline from chin to ear. Like two fingers, the “V” encompasses the jawbone and its tissue. And because the cool rose quartz feels so comfortable on the skin, I go up higher in the face and use it to work on the cheek area. For the cheeks, I use the long side of the stone and move diagonally upwards along the edge of the face. Finally, it is the turn of the eye area by stroking the narrow corner of the tool from the outer corner of the eye to the hairline. After regular use, my face, especially the jaw line, looks tighter and more relaxed overall. All 26 muscles appear relaxed and the lymph flow stimulated. I prefer to use the 15 minutes in front of the TV during the daily evening news – just the right amount of time. I think this time I will on the ball, in this case the rose quartz stone. Where does the Gua Sha actually come from? Massages with precious stones such as rose quartz and jade have a long tradition in Chinese medicine (TCM). Gua Sha (pronounced “Quascha”) is made up of the two words “Gua” and “Sha”, which mean something like “scrape” and “reddening of the skin”. The stone is gently “scraped” over the face so that the skin turns red slightly due to the increased blood flow. In Chinese medicine it is assumed that after a successful facial massage, the skin is freed of toxins and blockages. Rose quartz or jade – what’s the difference? In TCM, different effects are ascribed to the two healing stones. Jade is said to have an anti-inflammatory, cleansing and decongestant effect.… weiterlesen

Tested for you: „LED Mask“ from CurrentBody Skin

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The effectiveness of light therapies has been proven many times. Blue light is used to treat acne and psoriasis because it inhibits inflammation and the formation of flakes of skin, while green light relieves migraines. Radiation with red light is considered one of the most effective anti-aging methods in cosmetics because it stimulates blood circulation and drives the cells to peak performance, which then produce more collagen and elastin. It works against redness and the small inflammations that arise from stress, poor nutrition, environmental pollution and UV damage in the tissue and which, as we know today, play a major role in the aging process of the skin. LED mask for home use The LED treatments (“Light Emitting Diodes”) are already known from cosmetic studios and dermatologists. They are now also available as futuristic looking masks for home use. They are based on the same technologies as the expensive professional devices, but with a lower energy supply. This makes it possible to manufacture the high-tech devices at a lower price. They are available in different designs and versions – and of course they also differ in price.I decided on the “CurrentBody Skin LED Mask”. It consists of white, flexible silicone. On the inside, under a transparent, smooth silicone layer, 56 small LED lights are attached, which “illuminate” every corner of the face. The device combines two wavelengths, red (633nm) and infrared (830nm), to optimally stimulate the cells. At the back of the head, the mask can be individually adjusted with a Velcro tape so that it fits perfectly. I find it practical that you don’t hang on a power cable and can move freely while using it. Before starting, the LED mask is simply charged via USB. This takes around six hours and is enough for 20 applications. LED light works against redness I have been using the LED mask three times a week for four weeks now. Always on clean skin. It comes also with specially formulated two-part hydrogel skincare masks. But I only used it once. First of all, I don’t like anything “slimy” on my skin and then it slipped over my eyes under the LED mask. Apart from a slight sensation of warmth, you don’t feel anything during the light treatment. I only find the red light to be pretty bright. That’s why I prefer to close my eyes, although red light waves, unlike blue, shouldn’t be harmful to the eye.… weiterlesen

Fool-proof: Bronzer for Every Skin Type

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It was 1984 when Guerlain launched the first pressed tanning powder. Terracotta (Italian: burnt earth) was its name, and some woman who wore it often looked exactly like it. At that time, the powder was spread generously over the entire face. This often had the effect of tinting your skin faster than you would like, as if you wanted to perform at the Winnetou Festival. But a lot has happened in the meantime. The war path number has become a contouring and freshening miracle. When the bronzer is applied to the right places on the face, it gives the exact glow that the US make-up artist Mark Carrasquillo describes as if you had just been on a hike in the Himalayas. In any case, the winter pallor disappears, contours are accentuated. With every stroke of the brush, the complexion actually takes on the outrageously fresh radiance of mountain air. The hair color sets the tone But with bronzer you just have to be careful and careful. If you use it incorrectly, the tan immediately looks unnatural and overdone. Almost everything depends firstly on the right tone and secondly on the application technique. The color shade usually depends on the skin type. If you misjudge it, the experiment can go wrong again. The easiest way to orientate yourself is by your hair color. It goes without saying that it is natural and not the current color. Bronzer for Blondes In terms of the world’s population, less than two percent are real blondies. Around the globe, around 98 percent have dark to black hair, and less than one percent have red hair. The natural complexion of blonde women often shows a slight yellow tinge. For the tanning powder, it is therefore advisable to choose a lighter shade with pink pigments. In the case of extremely light skin, the bronzer is only – and really only – applied to the cheeks, thinly with an extra-large brush, as otherwise the face will quickly appear covered with make-up. Everyone else can add a touch of color to the forehead and bridge of the nose for contour effects. Bronzer for black hair A brown natural hair color in all shades allows a little more color. It often tends to have a slight reddish cast. For the bronzer this means: You can choose a warmer shade that contains orange pigments. For a rather cool brown, light brown nuances with a subtle gold cast are recommended.… weiterlesen

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