Jun
2018

Hello there!

Categories: FASHION
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Why hello strangers, it’s been a while. The reason that the Roaring Prettiness has gone pretty much dead silent is that seven months ago our second son, Henry, was born, and by no stretch of the imagination do I find the time for some regular posts anymore. What’s more, I found those latest beauty posts I did pretty dull. Didn’t you? But it still never stopped nagging me that I gave it all up. Blogging has been a lot of fun, after all! So what to do, what to do? (more…)


May
2017

Love, Grace

Categories: BEAUTY, FACE

Guys! I have some serious beauty news to share. And it’s worth so much more than my usual “Catches of the day”. A couple of weeks ago, lovely Grace from BE. Love Grace told me about her fabulous new beauty online shop where she sells Asian sheet masks and asked me whether I was interested in trying them out. Since – as you know – I’m quite conscious about ingredients, I first wanted to know a bit more about those masks. (more…)


Apr
2017

Catch of the day: Sea salt spray

Categories: BEAUTY, HAIR

What: Sachajuan Ocean Mist

Why: This amazingly smelling spray gives my fine hair just the right texture, volume and body. It’s also light and doesn’t make my hair feel or look greasy. I love, love, love it! On my second bottle now.

Green Factor: Nah… But again: as long as it’s for the length of my hair only, I’m OK with it.

Where: SpaceNK, Cambridge (UK)

Also available at: In Switzerland you can buy it at Jelmoli – or online on www.feelunique.com

 


Apr
2017

Catch of the day: Lip primer

Categories: BEAUTY, FACE

What: MAC Prep + Prime Lip

Why: I love seriously red lips when I go out. It gives you that instant Parisian girl vibe. But red lips need to look perfect and mine just never did. Until Angela told me about this MAC lip primer. I now always swipe it on pre-stain for a bold red Parisian lip that won’t smudge anymore. Hooray!

Green Factor: Not at all… Does anyone know a natural lip primer? Then leave your comment!

Where: Manor, Lucerne (CH)

 


Apr
2017

Catch of the day: Self Tan

Categories: BEAUTY, BODY

What: St. Tropez Gradual Tan Classic Everyday Body Lotion in Light/Medium

Why: The one and only self tan product I’m seriously addicted to. Since I’m rather fair-skinned, I reach for this one as soon as the sun comes out in spring, i.e. now. It gives me that instant healthy touch of bronze, but very gradually, very naturally. It never streaks and it only smells the tiniest bit. I use it about once or twice a week.

Green Factor: Erm… unfortunately not.

Where: www.lookfantastic.com

Also available at: Globus, Manor

 


Mar
2017

Catch of the day: Body Oil

Categories: BEAUTY, BODY

What: Ligne St Barth Coconut Oil

Why: Just too good for my dry skin, so nourishing! And it smells like a tropical island. But watch out! Coconut oil naturally solidifies at temperatures below 25 °C. Simply reheat the bottle under warm water (does not affect the quality!) – or as I do: use it in summer (it’s anyhow a summer smell).

Green Factor: Yup, all natural!

Where: Art Deco Hotel Montana, Lucerne (CH)

Also available at: Look for spas with Ligne St Barth products

 


Mar
2017

Catch of the day: Browning Lotion

Categories: BEAUTY, BODY

What: Maui Babe Amazing Browning Lotion

Why: This is not your ordinary self tan. You don’t just slather it on an let the lotion work its wonders. You rather put this one on BEFORE your sunscreen when you go to the beach. Then the lotion will work its wonders: it accelerates the sun triggered tanning processes in your skin. Amazing. Apparently it’s an old Hawaiian family recipe. But watch out and don’t wear white – it stains!

Green Factor: All natural Hawaiian ingredients. BUT, unfortunately they didn’t leave it at that: contains mineral oil. Why oh why?

Where: My bestie Inma brought me a bottle back straight from Maui.

Also available at: www.beautybay.com

 


Mar
2017

Catch of the day: Hair styling

Categories: BEAUTY, HAIR

What: Björn Axén Strengthening Primer for Fine Hair

Why: I have rather fine hair, so I use this luxurious, creamy hair primer before blow-drying and styling and it really helps to protect, nurture and strengthen my hair. It has a super nice texture, is not sticky at all, and has a very pleasant smell, too. A little goes a long way. I never use more than 3 pumps for my medium-length hair.

Green Factor: Nope :-(

Where: Lucky me won a whole Björn Axén set from Annabelle Beauty Glückslos (www.annabelle.ch)

Also available at: Department stores