DIY Beauty

These 4th of July inspired bath bombs make the perfect party favor gift. Or celebrate Independence Day in style with some bath time me time!

Father’s day is vastly approaching and that’s the perfect excuse to get crafty. Nothing says ‘I love you’ more than a homemade gift. And this hair wax is a product he can actually use and enjoy! There’s something magical about sharing something you’ve created. I remember drawing my dad’s face on a giant white t-shirt …

Seven easy tutorials to help you get rid of cellulite bumps and get those summer proof legs! It’s had a rough start but spring is finally here. And with those first rays of sunshine out comes that revealing summer wardrobe. Time to delve into my DIY archive and snatch up some of my favorite body …

Are you loving all those DIY anti-cellulite creams, but you’re not a fan of coffee? This is just what you are looking for! Grapefruit is one of the most effective essential oils to fight cellulite. And it’s the star ingredient of this easy lotion!

Get ready for your best Easter Egg Hunt yet! Swap the usual boring Chocolate Eggs for these Glitter Egg Bath Bomb Melts. The Eggs fizz up when you throw them in your bath water and at the same time the cocoa butter moisturizes and nourishes your skin. Zero calories, 100 % fun!

1. Virgin Mojito DIY Body Scrub

Valentine’s Day is vastly approaching. Whether you’re celebrating your longtime marriage, puppy love romance or just that you love you, the act of gift giving is a crucial part of the day. Of course I’m celebrating my Valentine’s Day with … bath bombs!

It’s no secret I love the Lush Bubble Bars. Gorgeous scent, pretty color and lots and lots of bubbles. I have now made it one of my life goals to try each and every one of them in every color and scent. As I was writing my review for The Comforter Bubble Bar, I kept …

In a galaxy far far away planets orbit and stars shine bright. Meanwhile, in your bathroom, you’re taking a nice relaxing bath in your very own milky way, created by your galaxy bath bomb. Watch the quick video tutorial here and follow along with the easy step-by-step instructions. You can even watch it without sound …

Looking for a last minute gift idea for Christmas? Look no more. These cute coffee lotion bars will be a success with every Secret Santa!

Everybody’s been sharing fall posts for a month now, and I’m over here like: ‘where’s my tank top and sunnies!?’ I’ve been ignoring that I have to pair them with jeans and a warm jacket for a while now. Walking around the grocery store with my post-summer buzz, I saw a juicy papaya staring back …

So, a while ago I read a disturbing article about skin aging. It wasn’t the talk about knee deep wrinkles or fading beauty that troubled me. It was the fact that apparently I should be incorporating anti-aging products in my skin care routine. Like, yesterday. Apparently the key to looking young is to start when …

This is part 2 of my favorite one-ingredient Beauty DIYs. These super ingredients can be added to your every day skin care routine. It’s fun, frugal and effective. Do you like these one ingredient DIY Hacks? Let me know!

Whenever I run out of my favorite make up remover, I use an oil. You might think, why would you want to put oils on your face? But it’s actually pure beauty science. Oils dissolve oils, and makeup contains lots of those. So I made these makeup remover wipes with just 1 ingredient from my …

You don’t always need complicated lotions or creams. Taking care of your skin can be as simple as using 1 kitchen ingredient. This is an overview of my favorite one-ingredient Beauty DIYs. These super ingredients can be added to your every day skin care routine. It’s fun, frugal and fantastically effective. Your skin will thank …

Welcome to my first HOW TO Basic Beauty DIY post! It was about time we got down to basics. I love a challenge and I love interesting, out of the box DIYs. But I remember when I took my first steps into Beauty DIYing. I wasn’t interested that much in butters, clays and herbs. I …

The holidays are in sight, but unfortunately not all of us are going to spend their summer laying on a beach sipping Mai Tais… But there’s no reason why we can’t recreate that relaxing summer vibe at home! Coconut, lime and peppermint come together in this delicious Mojito body scrub. Close your eyes and you’ll …

Lush is known and loved for its bath bombs in every shape and color. And somewhere along the way they taught: ‘we can do even better. Let’s add bubbles.’ Enter the Bubble Bar. It’s been a while since I’ve done a review and to me this is the excellent product to kickstart my reviewing habit. When …

You won’t believe how easy it is to make your own Facial Cleansing Bars. These are all-natural and only contain simple ingredients. And it’s all made without soap! Clays cleanse and balance, oatmeal soothes sensitive skin and honey gives it its moisture back. Pop it in a tin and it makes a perfect travel friendly …

I am always playing with my hair. It has got nothing to do with flirting. Mainly with daydreaming. I just like the feeling of soft hair gliding through my fingers. And my ends can always use a little help with that. This DIY hair balm does wonders for my locks. Use a tiny amount all over …

Smooth out that bubble butt just in time for summer! Caffeine is an important ingredient in a lot of anti-cellulite treatments. We spend insane amounts of money on creams that promise you Victoria Secret legs overnight. And all this time the ingredients for your anti cellulite lotion have been sitting right there in your kitchen. …

You can make your own John Frieda Go Blonder Hair lightening spray, easy. A quick look at the ingredients list made me realize I already have everything for this wonderful hair product at home! The idea behind my first and much loved DIY Hair Lightening Spray was very simple. Add all of the ingredients that are …

This moisturizing cream is cheap, lightweight and easy to make. And you only need 2 simple ingredients! I can’t stop touching my skin. I swear you guys. My skin feels sooo soft. Thanks to my new DIY body lotion. You won’t believe what’s in this miracle cream. It’s not Irish moss extract, Marigold oil or …

You only need 2 kitchen ingredients! Get rid of Keratosis Pilaris and cellulite at the same time with this cheap and effective DIY Body Scrub. Doesn’t sound bad, ay?  You either came here to fight KP (those ugly chicken bumps on your arms) or to fight cellulite. Or maybe you’re one of those lucky Bees that …

As I said in my Best of 2014 post last week, I can’t believe it’s been a year already. I have loved every single like, follow and comment. And I love DIYing with you. A new year has started for my online and offline life and I’m so excited to share this first news with …

December 14th is not what I personally call ‘last minute’. I have mastered the art of buying gifts on the day or even after the date of the event in question. But since I’ve seen Christmas themed pins pop up everywhere since august, I felt it’s the right time to post a DIY list of my favorite …

I’m almost embarrassed to share this with you guys, because it’s just so easy to make! It’s the perfect craft for a rainy day. What you’ll need:

I’ve gotten really into making my own bath bombs lately. Having ordered a whole packet of citric acid might have something to do with that. They make the perfect party favors or Holiday gift. Or keep them all for yourself. Muhaha!

Spoiler alert!! This may become a very popular Christmas gift these coming holidays. Bath bombs are incredibly easy to make and a lot cheaper when you do! Drop this cute bear in your bath tub and let the scent of vanilla and cocoa warm you up. Butter and oils leave your skin supple and soft!

Let me start this post by saying how amazing Zooey Deschanel is. She and her alter ego Jessica Day on New girl learn us that being petite and adorkable is yet another form of beauty. Being 5’3 and proficient in Harry Potter-quotes, I’m all for that! It’s no secret we all envy her beautiful, glowing …

And just like that I made a DIY version of Maybelline Baby Lips. I love Baby Lips Lip Balm. Especially ‘Cherry Me’ is a great, wearable everyday red lip gloss. Unfortunately, after a couple of days of intense use, I discovered 1 of its ingredients made my eczema flare up. Maybe I should have tested it first …

Got 30 minutes? Any beginning sewer can make this easy tote bag. Even fabric glue would probably hold this cute fox tote together.

I never apply my makeup standing still. I’m either always on a bus, a train, in front of a traffic light, making coffee or hopping around, trying to get into my pants. I just value my sleep too much to wake up early. That also means I drop things.

You are never going to want to buy a lip scrub ever again. Why? Because they are way to easy to make! Follow these easy step by step tutorials to make 5 diy lip scrub recipes yourself for the price of only 1.

This light anti-frizz spray is the perfect finishing touch to your look. Spray it liberally on wet or dry hair to keep fly aways under control!

Pesky knots in your hair? With this simple detangling spray you’ll be out the door in no time. What you’ll need:

What is it? This soap is said to be ideal for sensitive skin. The oats are soothing for the skin and will gently exfoliate, while the orange juice in it should be refreshing and toning.   How did we get on?

Thinking of drinking that strawberry smoothie? Think again. Put it in your hair instead! This is the perfect blend to make your strands feel light and moisturized. Yoghurt, honey and coconut oil moisturize your hair, while strawberries clarify.

What is it? A conditioner that promises to give you soft, shiny, fragrant locks. It’s said to be suitable for all hair types. Wether you have oily roots or dry locks, it should soften rough ends and keep your hair calm. Whatever that means.  

I think a solid shampoo bar is a truly and utterly genius idea. Even before I ever used one. Something like this is bound to get the rut out of your shower routine in my opinion.

No more expensive creams. Your morning cup of caffeine makes the best anti cellulite treatment! Are you ready to fight back?

Chocolate, love and massages. All things you can’t get enough of? Have I got a recipe for you! It’s inspired by a Lush favorite: Soft coeur. Although it’s on the to buy list of many, very few people seem to get excited about the chocolate center. By incorporating the cocoa powder into the bar itself, …

What happens when you pour together the best ingredients for lightening your hair? You get a homemade finishing hair lightening spray!

My DIY-radar is getting better and better. I would have thought that such an expensive, exclusive product like the GlamGlow Supermud Mask would contain a lot more expensive, exclusive ingredients. But something inside me said that I could make this at home.

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Kiehl’s should get a little flushed on the cheeks right about now. Their best-selling under-eye cream only has 2 main ingredients: Shea butter and avocado oil. Apart from a whole lot of ingredients I can’t pronounce. Shea butter and avocado oil do a great job in moisturizing the fragile skin underneath your eyes. So you …

Everyone deserves a HOT moment once in a while. A Hot Oil Treatment for your hair. Exactly what you were thinking, right? HOTs are one of the easiest and simplest intensive hair masks. You basically warm up some oil, and in return they make your hair shiny and soft. And guess what, you can make …