Sandra‘s Closet

These are my NET-À-PORTER beauty essentials I am packing for vacation this summer, from a scalp scrub to a moisturizing sunscreen. To shop, click on the highlighted product description.

Enjoy your holidays!

LoL, Sandra

SACHAJUAN Scalp Scrub, 250ml
SACHAJUAN’s scrub is just the product to reach for when your hair needs a reset. It’s infused with natural Sucrose to exfoliate and remove build-up, while Soybean Oil and Shea Butter lock in moisture without weighing down your locks. The brand’s signature is Ocean Silk Technology – a blend of Algae Extracts that increases elasticity, hydration and shine.

SUMMER FRIDAYS Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer, 50ml

Ultra lightweight gel creams like SUMMER FRIDAYS’ «Cloud Dew» are a great way to keep thirsty skin moisturized. Infused with three types of Hyaluronic Acid, the oil-free formula contains ceramides, minerals and amino acids to support the skin’s protective barriers. Vitamin E– and C-rich Pineapple Enzymes have a smoothing, softening effect.

BOBBI BROWN Longwear Cream Shadow Stick – Taupe

BOBBI BROWN’s «Longwear Cream Shadow Stick» has a rounded applicator and emollient texture, so it glides on without dragging, blends easily and dries quickly without smudging, perfect for summer. Formulated to stay put for up to eight hours – even when exposed to water – it can be used to shade, define, contour or illuminate eyes. This is my favorite shade.

ROSE MD SKIN Retexturizing Booster, 30ml

ROSE MD SKIN draws on more than 20 years of dermatology experience to create her skincare products. This «Retexturizing Serum» is formulated with Retinol to help soften fine lines and wrinkles, while the signature Jamaican Superfruit Blend delivers resurfacing Sugarcane Extract, hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and antioxidant Lemon, Orange and Bilberry extracts.

GROWN ALCHEMIST Natural Hydrating Sunscreen SPF30, 50ml

GROWN ALCHEMIST‘s «Natural Hydrating Sunscreen SPF30» has a lightweight texture and easily absorbs into the skin. Infused with natural Zinc Oxide, it protects against both UVA and UVB rays, as well as environmental stressors including free radicals and pollution.

NORMAKAMALIFE The Skinline Kit, 3 x 59ml

Designer Norma Kamali launched NORMAKAMALIFE after addressing her own approach to skincare – every product is formulated with natural ingredients to help improve skin without makeup. This «Skinline Kit» starter pack includes three of the brand’s solutions for a fresh, glowing complexion. Store them in the included drawstring pouch when you’re traveling.

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht and Courtesy of NET-À-PORTER
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Only one day left to receive 30% off your order on www.bobbibrown.ch with code SANDRA30.

The promotion is valid for every item available on the website. To give you some final inspiration, have a look at the new and highly limited Summer Glow Collection that I personally adore. From a golden highlighter to himmery shadows, this collection is perfect for creating the carefree sun kissed look of the season. In my make-up tutorial I used some of the products, click here please to see the details.

Crushed-Oil Infused Gloss

Lip-quenching moisture meets super-smooth shine in this lip gloss with nutrient-rich botanical oils, now in summery shades designed to complement a sun-warmed complexion.

Sunkissed
Pink Sunset
CHF 37.00

Bronzing Duo

Create a just-back-from-vacation glow with this matte and shimmery bronzing duo, in a go-anywhere compact.

Golden Light / Antigua
Medium / Telluride
CHF 53.00

Precise Blending Brush

Get your best glow with this curved brush designed to hug the contours of your face.

CHF 57.00

Highlighting Powder

The bestselling highlighter in limited-edition Warm Gold leaves skin with a high-impact, ultra flattering sheen.

Warm Glow
CHF 69.00

Dual-ended Long-wear Cream Shadow Stick

Complimentary eye shadow shades that define and highlight eyes with shimmering pigmented colour for all day wear

Golden Pink
Golden Bronze
CHF 44.00

Have a lovely weekend!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Bobbi Brown
DISCLOSURE: This post is sponsored by Bobbi Brown.
#BBGirlCrush #BobbiBrownCH #BobbiBrown #BBSummerGlow

Last week, I received a lovely surprise from the Estée Lauder Companies. A box filled with all sorts of amazing products from several of their brands (I am always amazed how many beauty labels actually belong to the American conglomerate…) that are perfect for a spa day at home. Thank you!

With all of the stresses of the current crisis, it’s important to indulge sometimes. I am truly missing seeing my friends, dressing up to go out and having a spa treatment. The latter can be achieved easily at home and why not make it a monthly at-home regimen in the future to relax and revitalize while saving some money.

I am planning to look all radiant and glowing when social life will finally back on. Working from home can also be seen as some kind of holidays. Always see the good side of life and enjoy those products here that I can truly recommend for some pampering at home. You can order them all online.

LoL, Sandra

GLAMGLOW Bubblesheet™ Oxygenating Deep Cleanse Mask
This carbonated fizzy foam mask effectively removes dirt, excess oil, and makeup buildup. The translucent cleanser begins the oxygenating transformation into a face-forming foam cushion and 3-D microbubbles foam in all directions for the ultimate detox.

AVEDA be curly™ intensive detangling masque
Easily separate the most tangled curls and coils while moisturizing with certified organic babassu oil and shea butter. Fight frizz and improve the look of curls with every use. My daughter says AMAZING!

AVEDA beautifying composition oil™
Aromatic, nourishing oil for body, bath and scalp softens and moisturizes skin with a nourishing blend of certified organic olive and safflower oils. Also excellent as a bath additive, massage oil or hair and scalp treatment.

AVEDA stress-fix™ concentrate stress-relieving aroma
The aroma proven to reduce feelings of stress includes certified organic lavender, lavandin and clary sage and is formulated using the science of aromaology and the power of pure essential oils. Glide rollerball over pulse points and enjoy aroma any time you’d like to reduce feelings of stress.

CLINIQUE clinique smart clinical
 Two innovative moisturizers, one jar. An instant-tightening gel-cream and an instant plumping dense-cream that resculpts, revolumizes and reshapes your appearance.

ORIGINS Never A Dull Moment™
Skin Brightening Face Polisher
Achieve a glowing complexion with this face polisher with fruit extracts, an exfoliating face scrub enriched with extract of crushed papaya to slough away surface grime and makeup. Its blend of fruit extracts work in synergy to impart a radiant, polished complexion.

BOBBI BROWN Makeup Melter & Cleanser
A gentle cleanser that bubbles into a lightweight foam to melt away impurities and long-wearing makeup, leaving skin feeling soft, soothed and comforted.

DARPHIN 8-Flower Golden Nectar
Youth Renewing
Your daily elixir for rejuvenated skin with 8 Precious Flowers, 24K Gold and over 20 botanical and essentials oils. Beneficial for all skin types.

ESTÉE LAUDER Advanced Night Repair
Synchronized Recovery Complex II
Powerful nighttime renewal serum for radiant, youthful-looking skin. Instantly adds radiance. Intensely hydrates and significantly reduces the look of key signs of aging.

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands and © Sandra Bauknecht 

Looking for some last minute surprises or great make-up products for New Year’s Eve. Bobbi Brown knows exactly how to do Christmas and this year is no exception! Check out Bobbi Brown Holiday 2019 Luxe Gems Collection and dazzle all season with rich jewel tones, luxe textures and hyponic finishes.

The best is that Bobbi Brown has joined forces with instantly recognizable accessory line Edie Parker for this collection. The result? Beautifully designed packaging reminiscent of the iconic clutches.

Luxe Gems Eye Shadow Palette

The ultimate «top shelf» palette that is our ticket to any invite only party. Rich in jewel tones and luxurious textures, this palette holds the gemstone tones for all your holiday looks.
CHF 105.00

Luxe Jewel Lipstick

Shine through the holiday season with festive sparkle lipstick. A single swipe of the pearl-infused formula delivers silky, full-coverage color and hydration for every party look.
My favorite color: Tahitian Pearl

CHF 50.00

Luxe Highlighting Powder

A high-impact, light-reflective powder that gives skin shimmering pink highlights and is ideal for strobing. In limited-edition Luxe kaleidoscopic packaging for Holiday.
Pink Glow

CHF 72.00

TO SHOP BOBBI BROWN ONLINE, CLICK HERE PLEASE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

October is breast cancer awareness month and each year the Estée Lauder Companies launch some of their iconic products as a part of the Pink Ribbon collection, of which proceeds of the profits are donated to research. A movement that started with one woman, Evelyn H. Lauder. In 1992, the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign was born when the visionary became troubled by the lack of awareness, funding and resources necessary to overcome the disease.

Even that this post is pretty late in the last days of October (I hadn’t received the infos in time…), I don’t want you to miss this beautiful initiative by the Estée Lauder Companies as raising awareness for breast cancer is very dear to my heart. My mum had it twice and survived it. Being close to someone that goes through this terrible disease, is eye-opening.

BOBBI BROWN
Proud to be Pink Lip Color Duo
CHF 59.00 (of which CHF 15.00 are donated)

CLINIQUE
Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion Jumbo with Keychain
CHF 89.00 / 200ml (of which CHF 17.00 are donated)

LA MER
The Treatment Lotion
CHF 105.00 / CHF 100ml (of which CHF 21 are donated)

ESTÉE LAUDER
Limited-Edition Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Bracelet
CHF 149.00 / 50ml  (of which CHF 20.00 are donated)

ESTÉE LAUDER
Pink Perfection Lipstick Set
CHF 65.00 (of which CHF 13.00 are donated)

AVEDA
Hand Relief™ Moisturizing Cream with Cherry Almond Aroma
CHF 40.50 (of which CHF 5 are donated)

The products will be available until they are sold out. Shopping for a great cause is something we should all be supporting! Girls support girls…

For my Swiss readers some great news: On October 31, 2019 you are invited to attend the Estée Lauder Companies Pink Ribbon Charity Sale at Puls 5, Giessereihalle, 8031 Zurich from 11am to 7pm with mark downs up to 70% from brands such as Aveda, Clinique, Estée Lauder, Glamglow, Jo Malone London, Mac, Origins, Smashbox, Tom Ford and fragrances from DKNY, Michael Kors. All proceeds will go to Look Good Feel Better.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Estée Lauder Companies
#TimeToEndBreastCancer

Bobbi Brown‘s newest addition to the Luxe Lip Collection delivers shine-amplified color with the brand’s iconic dimensional shine magnifier complex and a sculpted, voluptuous look. With hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, this emollient-rich lipstick glides luxuriously onto lips and hydrates instantly and over time.

Available in those beautiful shades below:
Bare Truth/ Soft pink mauve
Bold Honey/ Mid-tone brown nude
Trailblazer/ A neutral pink brown
Claret/ A burnt red
Passion Flower/ A mid-tone berry
Power Lily/ A pink lilac
Paris Pink/ A yellow pink
Red Stiletto/ A bright blue red
Supernova/ A burnt orange red
Wild Poppy/ A coral orange
Showstopper/ A pink nectar
Desert Sun/ A neutral coral
Night Spell/ A rich purple plum

In stores now for CHF 50.00 each.
TO SHOP BOBBI BROWN ONLINE, CLICK HERE PLEASE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown
@BobbiBrown #BobbiBrownCH #luxeshineintense

Ladies, it is time for a lipstick upgrade as I have an amazing surprise for you! Mother’s Day is coming up and you might be looking for a great surprise for your mum. Now, it is the moment to gift her and yourself! If you shop at BOBBI BROWN one lipstick (Crushed Lipstick, Lip Color, Luxe Lipstick or Extra Lip Tint) or one mascara and use the code SANDRABB, you will receive a free lipstick as a gift as well as skincare starter set.

My favorites are:

• Lip Color in Pale Pink
• Lip Liner in Pale Pink
• High Shimmer Lip Gloss in Bare Sparkle
• Smokey Eyes Mascara

TO SHOP WITH THE PROMO CODE SANDRABB, CLICK HERE PLEASE.
Valid until May 26, 2019 (only in Switzerland).

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Ready to meet your new crush?
Make the first swipe with Bobbi Brown’s NEW Crushed Liquid Lip.

The look of a liquid lipstick meets the comfortable feel of a balm and the plumped-up sheen of a gloss. Created with a superfruit blend featuring cranberry, blueberry and raspberry extracts, this emollient-rich, full-coverage formula glides on with pure color pigments and offers nourishing comfort and moisture—both instantly and over time.

Available in 14 shades from now: Smoothie Move – Hippy Shake – Lychee Baby – Peach & Quiet – Give a Fig – Juicy Date – Haute Cocoa – Main Squeeze – Cherry Crush – Cool Beets – Mango Mood – Big Apple Bitter Sweet – In a Jam

Crushed Liquid Lip CHF 32.00 each.

My advice is to double the crush! Use the new Crushed Liquid Lip together with Bobbi’s Crushed Lip Colour. Two irresistible formulas to fall for – because one Crushed Lip is never enough…

Great for testing: Mini Crushed Lip Color Kit.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown
#CrushedLiquidLip #BobbiBrownCH #Agency_Q

Looking for a last minute X-mas gift? Don’t miss BOBBI BROWN‘s limited edition palettes & sets and say yes to party season.

A decadent and versatile lipstick wardrobe for any holiday look, featuring ten mini Luxe Lip Colors that fit perfectly into the smallest evening bag.
Luxe Lip Color in Almost Bare, Lilac, Berry Rose, Neutral Rose, Retro Coral, Sunset Orange, Parisian Red, Raspberry Pink, Brocade, Crimson
CHF 169.-

All you need for a neutral look in one…
Eye Shadow in Twilight (Metallic), Oyster Pink (Metallic), Cool Brown and Shell,
Mini Lip Color in Brown.
CHF 73.-

The packaging is like a snow globe. Shake it and see what happens…
Highlighting Powder in Bare Glow and Opal Glow 
CHF 99.-

Bobbi’s brushes are the best that you will love to take them everywhere.
Travel Size Brush Set: Full Coverage Face Brush, Sheer Powder Brush, Angle Eye Shadow Brush, Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush and Dual-Ended Brow Definer/Groomer
CHF 159.-

Get party ready with this beautiful set that can be carried like a book clutch.
Eye Shadow in Ivory, Pink Copper (Sparkle), Naked, Nearly Nude, Taupe (Sparkle), Glowstruck (Metallic), Molten (Metallic), Frappe, Nude Smoke, Chocolate Fizz (Metallic), Starlight Star (Metallic), Toasted, Bronzing Powder in Stonestreet, Blush in Powder Pink, Calypso Highlight Powder, Ink Liner in Blackest Black and Smokey Eye Mascara
CHF 149.-

In Switzerland stores are open today – happy last minute X-mas shopping!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Bobbi Brown
@BobbiBrown #BobbiBrownCH

Breast cancer … it’s a scary thought and all too many women assume that it won’t happen to them. Fact is though, every 19 seconds a woman is diagnosed with this terrible disease somewhere on this planet. So, don’t be ignorant, during breast cancer awareness month October go for a medical checkup, it might save your life. Moreover you can shop for a good cause by getting one of the PINK RIBBON 2018 products below. The Estée Lauder Companies’ iconic brands support the mission #TimeToEndBreastCancer to create a breast cancer-free world. In Switzerland they raise funds for the «Look Good Feel Better» foundation that helps people with cancer deal with the appearance side effects of cancer treatment.

LIMITED EDITIONS ESTÉE LAUDER
Advanced Night Repair with Pink Ribbon Keychain
Enjoy the #1 repair serum plus a collectible keychain, honoring and supporting breast cancer awareness.
CHF 149.00 (50ml) of which CHF 20.00 will go to charity.

Powerful Pink Color Collection
A make-up set with everything you need.
CHF 75.00 of which CHF 15.00 will go to charity.

Powerful Pink Contour & Highlight Minaudière
This golden, sophisticated clutch holds a Pure Color Lipstick, plus powerful pink makeup shades to sculpt and glow-on-the-go.
CHF 195.00 of which CHF 30.00 will go to charity.
All three available at Estée Lauder counters or online.

LIMITED EDITION BOBBI BROWN
Pinks with Purpose Lip Color Duo
Think pink with this set featuring two of our iconic, semi-matte lipsticks that deliver comfortable, full-coverage color in a single swipe.
CHF 59.00 of which CHF 15.00 will go to charity.
Available at Bobbi Brown counters and online.

LIMITED EDITIONS CLINIQUE
Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+
Limited-edition bottle of the famous yellow lotion in a jumbo size for a great cause. Adorned with a 5-charm key ring including the Pink Ribbon.
CHF 89.00 (200ml) of which CHF 17.00 will go to charity.
Available at Globus and Jelmoli.

Moisture Surge – 72Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
Enjoy 72 hours of non-stop hydration, even after washing your face.
CHF 39.00 (50ml) of which CHF 7.00 will go to charity.
Available at Manor, Marionnaud, Import and Beauty Alliance.

LIMITED EDITION LA MER
Cleansing Micellar Water
This light, fresh, sea-inspired cleanser sweeps away dirt and micro-emulsifies makeup in one rinseless step.
CHF 60.00 (100ml) of which CHF 12.00 will go to charity.
Available at all La Mer counters.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands