Sabrina, Author at The Beauty Look Book

Omorovicza Skincare Favorites

December 6, 2021

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to have a one-on-one interview with one of the co-founders of Omorovicza, Margaret de Heinrich. Omorovicza has been a long-time favorite for years and it was so great to connect with the brand founder and learn more about her skincare philosophy, background behind the brand and her own self-care routine.

The line was founded in Budapest where Margaret and her husband Stephen met. They were impressed by the healing properties and benefits of the Hungarian mineral rich waters and began their quest to capture these ingredients into their own skincare line. You can read more about their brand history and the inspiration behind their skincare line here. I love that she has so much passion for her brand! Also truly appreciate that she understands the seasonality of skincare as well.

I’ve used quite a few things from Omorovicza over the years. Long-time readers know that I’m a huge fan of the Queen of Hungary Face Mist. It’s made my favorites list countless times and they’ve since added a few more formulas to their lineup! For those new to the brand I thought it would be fun to share my Top 10 favorites!

Cleansers

Readers know I love trying cleansers. I think having a good cleansing routine is essential to having clear healthy skin. I’ve tried nearly every cleanser Omorovicza has!

Moor Cream Cleanser ($82) is the first cleanser I tried and it’s one I’ve kept repurchasing. It has such a unique cream mud texture that works to purify the skin while moisturizing. It has Moor Mud with calcium, magnesium and a blend of essential oils to cleanse and purify.

Cleansing Foam ($82) is a sulfate free cleansing foam. This has been formulated for all skin types but for me I find it best suited for normal-oily skin or combination skin. It’s gentle and non-stripping but works to help remove excess oil. Key ingredients include Copper Gluconate, White Lupin Extract, Apple Pectin and their patented Healing Concentrate.

Queen Cleanser ($95) is one of the newest additions to Omorovicza and I love it! It’s like a cold cream cleanser and works well to clean the skin gently while calming the skin. Calendula extract calms the skin. It contains evening primrose oil, Vitemin E and linseed oil to smooth and protect the skin. This cleanser leaves the skin feeling soft and well balanced.

Peachy Micellar Cleansers ($52) these cleansing pads are among my favorite from the line. I use it as a first step cleanser to remove makeup at the end of the day. It has a super fresh feel to them. These contain natural Olive Oil Ester to draw out oil and impurities, Damask Rose Flower Water to soothe and soften and a gentle Patchouli + Peach fragrance.

Mask/Treatments

There are several masks and peels from Omorovicza. I have not tried them all yet but two I really love are the Blue Diamond Resurfacing Peel and Deep Cleansing Mask. The Blue Diamond Resurfacing Peel ($200) is an ultra-gentle exfoliating and brightening peel with AHA and Lactic Acid. This is one of the few peels I can use that is gentle enough for my sensitive skin. You leave it on for a couple of minutes and rinse off. It’s recommended to use 2-3 times per week.

The Deep Cleansing Mask ($125) Is a great purifying mud-mask. It has a slight cooling effect and works to reduce pore size and clarify the skin without stripping it. It contains their Hungarian Moor Mud rich in calcium and magnesium to clear the skin. I’ll use this 1 time per week or every other week. I like that this one is soothing and not too strong.

Queen Cream

For moisturizers I’ve really loved the mists from Omorovicza but haven’t really explored the other creams or lotions yet. One that I have tried is their new Queen Cream ($249). It is phenomenal! Margaret describes it as a cloud cushion for the skin and I couldn’t find a better way to describe it. It has a unique balm texture that glides onto the skin and doubles as a makeup primer. It primes and preps the skin for foundation. Love that it has a nice blurring effect!

Face Mists

I’ve saved the best for last! I’ve loved the Queen of Hungary Mist for years. It’s a gentle hydrating mist that works to refresh the skin without being too heavy or oily. It has a mix of orange blossom, rose and sage. It’s the best skin refresher I own.

The Magic Moisture Mist ($99) is a bi-phase formula that also acts as a liquid moisturizer. It has oil and water that gives the skin a nice fresh glow.

The newest addition is their Queen of Hungary Evening Mist ($84). This is designed to help soothe the skin overnight and has lavender oil to relax, melatonin to repair the skin overnight and CBD to calm and reduce any inflammation. I keep this on my nightstand and I love it. It’s the perfect skin treat to end the day.

You can find all of my favorites at Omorovicza. There’s a lot to explore by skin type and collection. They also have some items in travel size as well.

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The brand has kindly offered to host a giveaway to one US reader (18 years and older)! Giveaway will run from 12/6 through 12/9/2021 11:59 PM EST. To enter follow all the steps in the widget below. They’re giving away:

Queen of Hungary Mist
Peachy Micellar Pads
Gentle Buffing Gelée
Midnight Renewal

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Have you tried anything from Omorovicza? What are your favorites?

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Natasha Denona Sephora

Natasha Denona Glam Face and Eye Palettes

December 5, 2021

Today I have a look at the new Natasha Denona Glam Face and Eye Palettes ($59 each). I hauled both a few weeks ago from Sephora and have been playing around with both.

Right now Sephora is having a special Beauty For All Savings Event for Beauty Insider members! From 12/3 through 12/12 use the code GIFTEASY to save 20% off your entire purchase. The code is a one-time use, Sephora Collection gets 30% off.

The Natasha Denona Glam Face Palettes each have one cream blush, highlighter and five eyeshadows. There are two options in Light and Dark and I love them both.

Light Palette

The Natasha Denona Glam Face and Eye Palette in Light is more natural on my skin. Blush is a soft warm rose with a velvety cream texture. Highlighter also has that interesting hybrid powder-gel texture with an intense glow with finely milled shimmer. It’s not as sharp as some of her others but you can definitely build and layer for a more intense highlight.

The eyeshadows are a mix of mattes and sparkles. They’re soft, smooth, easy to blend and come in perfect neutral tones! For me the lighter shadows still need 1-2 more deeper colors for liner or definition, but I love the entire look.

Wearing:

Foundation – Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in 6.5
Concealer – Armani Luminous Silk Concealer in 6.5
Powder – Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless in Medium
Cheeks + Eyes – Natasha Denona Glam Face and Eye Palette in Light
Eyeliner – Charlotte Tilbury Rock N Kohl in Bedroom Black
Mascara – Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara
Lips – Fenty Gloss Bomb Cream in Fenty Glow
Top – Reformation (similar here)

Dark Palette

The Natasha Denona Glam Face and Eye Palette in Dark is actually my favorite of the two. The tones are beautiful with warm neutrals. It has a similar vibe to the Light Palette but the Dark one has darker more dramatic tones. I would actually love it if she had combined both into one palette. Shimmers are very sparkly but apply smoothly. There will be some fallout with application but once on the lids I found shades stayed put well.

Wearing:

Foundation – Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in 6.5
Concealer – Armani Luminous Silk Concealer in 6.5
Powder – Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless in Medium
Cheeks + Eyes – Natasha Denona Glam Face and Eye Palette in Dark
Mascara – Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara
Lips – Fenty Gloss Bomb in Fenty Glow + Sweet Mouth mixed
Top – Treasure and Bond

Overall lovely palettes for an almost-complete makeup look. I do think the Dark Palette has enough colors for me to create a complete look. The Light Palette is one I think fair to light skintones will find suitable for a complete look. For me I need one more darker shadow color, but it’s not a deal breaker since I almost always add a pencil liner anyways.

Color palette, quality, texture, wear is all excellent. Pigment is easy to build and control with layering and blending. I love how these wear and think they’re perfect for holiday! I find them reasonably priced and with the Sephora promo it makes them even better!

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You can find them available now at Sephora. Have you tried these yet? Do you have a favorite face and eye palette or do you find yourself mixing and matching to create your go-to makeup look?

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Skincare

Healthy Fresh-Faced Skincare Loves from Dermalogica

December 1, 2021

I’m all about that ultra-clean feeling when it comes my skin and I’m a firm believer in double cleansing to keep the skin clear and healthy. These days so many makeup brands have formulated their products to last longer throughout the day which I love, however it also means you need make a little extra effort to remove it all the end of the day. Cleaning your skin thoroughly is must for me to maintain healthy glowing skin.

I’ve loved Dermalogica for years for their easy-to-use no-fuss skincare staples. I love their philosophy and that all their formulas are fragrance-free, alcohol-free and cruelty-free as well. If you’re looking for some skincare sets there are some great ones from Dermalogica this season. I’ve partnered with them to share a look at their Best Cleanse + Glow Set ($95) which includes full-sizes of the PreCleanse (5.1 oz). Special Cleansing Gel (8.4 oz), and Daily Microfoliant (2.6 oz). The cleansers will remove makeup, oil and dirt without stripping the skin.

I’ve been really loving the Best Cleanse + Glow Set because it offers a simple cleansing routine. Step 1 is their PreCleanse which is a cleansing oil that works to break down and melt away makeup, excess oil, sunscreen and waterproof makeup. Apply on dry skin and massage it over the face, then wet hands and then work the emulsified oil into the face. Finish by rinsing with warm water.

Step 2 is to use the Special Cleansing Gel. I’ve used and repurchased this several times in the past and love that it’s a lightweight but effective cleanser. It’s soap-free with a gel formula that lathers well. It’s gentle and also has Balm Mint to calm the skin and Lavender Extract to soothe.

The final step in their Cleansing Routine is to use the Daily Microfoliant which is a gentle rice-based exfoliating powder. It’s activated with a little bit of water and has papain, salicylic acid and rice enzymes to gently polish the skin. It’s been a while since I’ve used a face scrub as I found most too harsh for my skin. I still know it’s important exfoliate and this is a gentle option that really makes a difference in texture and tone. It also has colloidal oatmeal to calm the skin.

I also love their masks! I’m always on the hunt to try a good detoxifying mask that helps clear out pores and clears skin while still calming it. I tried their Charcoal Rescue Mask ($49) around the areas I have congestion and it works really to refine pores and brighten the skin. I apply it on the nose and T-zone area along with some trouble spots on my cheeks but you can apply it all over as well.

If you’re looking for some other sets check out their Skin Kits and Sets page.

You can find the Best Cleanse + Glow Set available online at Dermalogica. Have you tried the line before? If you have what are some of your favorites? If not, do you double cleanse? What products do you have in your routine right now?

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Many thanks to Dermalogica for partnering to sponsor this post. As always all opinions are my own.

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Beauty Favorites

November Beauty Favorites

November 30, 2021

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! I cannot believe the entire month has flown by and at this time I wonder where the entire year went! To wrap up the end of the month I’m rounding up my Top 10 favorites for November.

Complexion Favorites

I’ve been loving my Armani Luminous Silk Foundation lately ($64, I wear Shade 6.5). It’s always been a favorite but I have found myself reaching for it more and more. I just used up another bottle and need to repurchase one. (Review here.)

Chantecaille re-launched their Perfect Blur Finishing Powder ($79) earlier this year in their Flower Power Collection. It was limited-edition in the flower embossed compact but they have it now in permanent form in the classic grey compact. I’ve been using the one I have but purchased a backup as it’s almost used up. I use Light/Medium. It looks light in the compact but has a transparent finish on the skin and blurs out pores and sets makeup beautifully.

Chanel’s Fluide Enlumineur Or Ivoire Highlighter ($48) has become a favorite. I mix it in with foundation for a beautiful glow. I rarely order backups these days of makeup but this one is listed as limited-edition and ordered another one. Review here.

Perfume Favorite

I have so many perfume favorites this time of year but one that stands out is the Mizensir Tres Chere ($260). This one is described as “a poetic love letter in a bottle” and I couldn’t agree more. It has a mix of orange blossom, bourbon vanilla and sandalwood. It’s a soft sweet scent which I love.

I was introduced to Mizensir earlier this year with a sampler of their perfumes and love the selection. The line was founded by master perfumer Alberto Morillas. He’s the genius behind many of the iconic scents such as Gucci Bloom, Acqua di Gio, Marc Jacobs Daisy to name a few. I love the little details in the line – their fragrances are unisex and designed to capture a mood. The warmer scents are enclosed in a gold-capped bottle while the fresher scents have a silver cap. The house symbol on each bottle features Alberto Morilla’s Jack Russell terriers which touches my heart.

Long-time readers know we used to have two Jack Russells (we still have one!). Jake (who passed away a couple years ago) and Lucy (who is 16 and slowing down, but still hanging in there).

The team has been kind enough to offer me a promo code for my readers. You can save 15% off your first order with code SABRINA15 (US site only). They also have sampler sets you can buy which I think is great.

I tried a few of them in the sampler form and love For Your Love and Luxury too.

Hand + Nail Care

For the nails my favorite has been the Hermes Nail Polish in Rouge H ($45). I ordered several shades but haven’t tried them all. At $45 each they are quite the splurge. A number of you have asked for a review and whether or not I think they’re worth $45. I’m really happy and pleased with the formula, color and wear time. I think they’re just as good as Chanel, Smith and Cult and OPI in terms of wear. Pigment for the colors I ordered is excellent. Two coats covers the nail perfectly. These have a wider tip brush for easy application. I don’t know that they’re worth $45 as I don’t think any nail color is. But I have no regrets! I ordered mine from Saks but the shade is currently sold out there. You can find it still at Hermes.com.

I will try to swatch/review the other shades too but for now here are some comparisons. At arm’s length the color Rouge H is very similar to other shades like Chanel Vamp, Rouge Noir etc.

The color you all have been loving the most though is Chanel Rouge Intemporel (from Holiday 2021, swatched here). It sold out at Chanel.com but I just saw it pop up at Saks Fifth Avenue here if you’ve been looking for it!

For top coat I’ve been really liking the Essie Speed Setter ($10). It’s a fast-dry top coat and does dry quickly and helps extend polish wear. A few things to note though. One is that you need to let your polish color dry completely first. It won’t speed up the dry time of your polish but it is a quick-dry formula for the top coat. Two is that there can be some shrinkage if you don’t cover your entire nail area.

For hand cream I’ve still been loving the Chanel La Crème Main ($50). I love all the formulas actually. I think it’s such a nice splurge.

Eye Makeup

For the eyes I’ve been loving the NARS Unwrapped Mini Eyeshadow Palette ($25) in Laguna (on the eyes here). It has all of my favorite tones and I love the mix of sparkles and mattes.

Lips

Top two lip favorites this month include the Chanel Rouge Coco Bloom in Dream (review here) and the Dior Lip Maximizer in Bronze. The Chanel Rouge Coco Bloom is a creamy swipe and go kind of formula. Dream is the best color (in my opinion)!

Also love the Dior Lip Maximizer in Bronze (reviewed here). It’s a sheer sparkly gold with a glossy finish.

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That wraps up my Top 10 this month! What were your favorites?

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Sales

Cyber Monday Deals on My Radar

November 29, 2021

Rounding up the Cyber Monday Deals on my radar this year! I have a mix of home, fashion, beauty and more. Sales are listed in alphabetical order. A lot of the bigger retailers are price-matching!

Alo Yoga – 20% off sitewide and up to 70% off sale

Anthropologie – take an extra 50% off sale and 30% off almost everything else (I ordered the Mini Primrose Mirror!)

Athletic Propulsion Labs – Cyber Monday Buy Two Pairs get One Free with code 3FOR2 and a free $60 Lux Logo 3-Sock Gift Pack

Bloomingdale’s – Spend more save more:

Take 15% off when you spend $100 to $199
Take 20% off when you spend $200 to $399
Take 25% off when you spend $400+

CB2 – Up to 30% off covet-worthy pieces and up to 60% off clearance

Charlotte Tilbury – 40% off makeup + skincare superstars (sale ends 3:59 AM EST 11/30) and step up gift with purchases including full size products:

Spend $125 to unlock a Luxury Palette in Walk of No Shame
Spend $175 to unlock a Luxury Palette in Walk of No Shame + an Hot Lips 2 in Glowing Jen
Spend $225 to unlock a Luxury Palette in Walk of No Shame, an Hot Lips 2 in Glowing Jen + Cheek to Chic in Pillow Talk

Diptyque – With orders $250+ use code CYBER21 to receive a mini Vetyver Candle (35 g), a set of festive ornaments, a 2ml sample of Vetyver Eau de Parfum, a 2ml sample of Kimonanthe, and a 2ml sample of Tempo Eau de Parfum

GHD Hair – up to 30% off sitewide (I have the GHD Max Styler in my cart)

Marshall Headphones – Black Friday offers and discounts

Molton Brown – 25% off Cyber Monday Sale

Neiman Marcus – Earn a $50 to $750 gift card with code GC4YOU (includes beauty and fragrances)

Nordstrom – Cyber Monday deals up to 50% off through November 30th

Pottery Barn – Up to 70% off select items

Saks Fifth Avenue – Get $50 off every $200 you spend (up to $500 in savings) with code CYBER21SF and 15% off most beauty items with code CBTY21SF

Sephora – Up to 50% off select items, 25% off Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin, 25% off all It Cosmetics

Shopbop – Up to 50% off, take 15 to 30% off storewide with code HOLIDAY

Simplehuman – Up to 30% off items (Nordstrom is price matching some of the mirrors)

Skinstore – Cyber Monday Sale save up to 75% off favorites with code CYBER, plus a 19-Piece Beauty Bag worth $200+ when you spend $200

Tarte – Up to 40% off sitewide with code CYBER

Truffle – 25% off select styles through 11/29

Ulta – Cyber Monday savings, over 300 deals

West Elm – up to 70% off ready-to-ship best sellers

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Chanel Holiday Gift Guide

Chanel Cyber Monday Sets 2021

November 29, 2021

This holiday Chanel has two sets for Cyber Monday, both are exclusive to Chanel.com and limited edition. The sets include a Beauty To-Go Lip and Fragrance Set ($74) and Travel Heroes Men’s Essentials Set ($76). If you’re looking for some last minute gifts I think these are great options!

Beauty To-Go Lip and Fragrance Set

Both sets this year come in a zip pouch that has a sparkle black tweed material and gold Chanel Logo embossing on the front. The pouches are the perfect size to carry a lot while still keeping everything compact and tidy. The Beauty To-Go Lip and Fragrance Set ($74) includes a Rouge Coco Baume and a Chance Eau Tender Eau de Toilette Twist and Spray Fragrance (light, floral and fruity).

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Travel Heroes Men’s Essentials Set

This year Chanel included a set for the guys with the Travel Heroes Men’s Essentials Set ($76). Andrew already got a sneak peek at this one and was excited to see one for him this year! It has the Boy de Chanel Lip Balm (which he has and uses) and a travel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum Twist and Spray. It also comes in a limited-edition pouch.

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Both sets contain items that are part of the permanent lineup, so the recipient can always replenish the items once they use them up. I think these sets they make for really nice gifts. The box has a festive holiday design I think is fun too! If you have your eye on them I suggest you act fast! Last year’s sold out almost instantly!

Nail Polish worn in this post is the Le Vernis in Rouge Brun.

Both sets are available at Chanel.com.

Cyber Monday sets provided courtesy of Chanel for review.

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Diptyque Home / Interiors

Diptyque Black Friday Baies 2021 + Favorite Candle Accessories

November 26, 2021

The Diptyque Black Friday Baies Candle is back! This year’s 2021 Limited-Edition Baies retails for $74. You can find it in Diptyque stores and online at Diptyque. This year’s candle has a beautiful design with lines of gold, black and white. It’s available for 4 days only while supplies last.

I love the little details including the black colored wax and the 2021 print on the back.

The Standard Baies Candle is one of my favorites with a rich mix of blackcurrant and rose. I have lost count of how many of these I’ve bought over the years in multiple sizes and scent forms. I’m particularly smitten with the Baies Room Spray ($68) as it’s quite strong and lasts a decent amount of time for a spray.

Hourglass Diffuser

Book / Vase / Speakers / Room Spray / Mini Candle

The Baies Hourglass Diffuser ($190 has been on my wishlist for years. I bought this as a gift last year for my bestie’s birthday as she loves all the decorative pieces from Diptyque. She said she loved it! I finally decided to buy one for myself and I love it too. Reviews are mixed but I think it has just the right amount of throw. Scent is diffused when you turn it around for the liquid to fill the room. The diffusion cycle lasts about an hour making it easier to control when you want the scent on.

Reed Diffuser

3-Wick Black Candle / Acrylic Case with Gardenia / Aesop Book / Tom Ford Book

This holiday Diptyque launched a Reed Diffuser ($190) which comes in a boxed set including a glass diffuser jar, refill bottle, funnel and six rattan reeds. The Diptyque team kindly gifted one and I think it’s a beautiful home accent piece. The throw is very potent and with this one there is a continuous scent that fills the room. Refills are also available for $95.

Some of you asked me which one I prefer and I would say it’s a tough pick. They’re both different and unique in their own way! A few of my readers messaged me saying they have both and prefer the Hourglass version as you can control the scent diffusion time when you turn it and it’s not too overpowering. I think they summed it up perfectly. I prefer the Hourglass too although if you want something more continuous and want to splurge opt for the Reed Diffuser.

Diptyque Photophore

Marble + Brass Tray / USB Lighter / Vase

I thought I’d highlight a few more of my favorite candle accessories!

One of my favorite things Andrew has gifted me is a Diptyque Photophore. He bought one for me while on a trip and I’ve had it for over a decade! I’ve since added a few more to my collection and love the Coast Photophore in the Large ($106) and Small size ($85). They are made of thick torch-blown glass and I find them very sturdy. A black stand is also included.

Candle Accessories

A Wick Trimmer is essential and I love that more candle companies are making these. The Diptyque Wick Trimmer ($40) is one I’ve owned for many years and it has held up really well. I also bought a few USB Lighters and as one who doesn’t really like matches I find this perfect. There’s less smokey, less mess and it’s easier to use. Also think this one is interesting too!

Match Cloche

Vase / Tray / USB Lighter

Many of you may remember this Skeem Design Match Cloche from last year. The glass is on the thin side so I find it delicate but it has held up well and I haven’t had any issues with it breaking. I think it makes for a beautiful accent piece or gift! You can find it in a variety of colors, sizes and finishes.

If you’re shopping online don’t forget to check the Diptyque Special Offers page for the current gift with purchase offer they have! Individual stores and boutiques often have these as well (their offerings vary per store/season).

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What are your favorite candles for the holiday!

Black Friday Baies + Reed Diffuser gifted from Diptyque. All other items purchased by me.

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Cyber Monday Deals on My Radar

Chanel Cyber Monday Sets 2021

Beauty To-Go Lip and Fragrance Set

Travel Heroes Men’s Essentials Set

Diptyque Black Friday Baies 2021 + Favorite Candle Accessories

Hourglass Diffuser

Reed Diffuser

Diptyque Photophore

Candle Accessories

Match Cloche

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