Three things + one

 Hey my darling Followers,

(Thing no 1) no one has asked me anything on Formspring for a long time! So please do so! :) There's a box there on the right just below the picture, where you can write your question.. theeeere. ->

The answer will show up on Formspring. So check it there. And plz, no more latex-related questions. :P

(c) Niko Rakkolainen 2011, styling&MUA Riikka Satama

(Thing Two) Also it is highly recommended (by yours truly of course;D) to leave comments here on the blog! I get a notification every time someone leaves a comment, so I won't miss the comments on older posts either.

(c) Niko Rakkolainen 2011, styling&MUA Riikka Satama

(Third thingy) I'd also be reeeeally happy if you gave me some hints on blogs that I could follow. Generally I'm interested in other models and photographers, stylists, MUAs etc modelling related stuff. I've recently added some new blogs I follow on the list at the bottom of the right side bar. :) Check them out - and share your favourite blogs with me! :)

(+1) If you have any ideas about what I should discuss here, feel free to share your ideas! :)

What is your daily skincare and makeup routine?

(A question I got through Formspring and clicked share and didn't realise it would actually be like this on my blog, oh well, now that this is here, I'll keep it. Now you can also comment and ask further questions if you got any.)

I use eco cosmetics (MaryLou Bio, Madara, Vivisante, Lavera, Anne Lind...) and mineral make up (Lily Lolo, LaurEss ..) in all cases possible (as eye make up I still have "normal" cosmetics).

In the morning I rinse my face with water and apply either almond oil or some moisturiser - or nothing if my skin doesn't feel like it realy needs it.

Every day, whenever I go out of my door, I draw my eyebrows and cover under eye-area. Sometimes I also apply lipstick and lip gloss. Sometimes eyemake up: eye shadow, liner and waterproof mascara. In the wintertime when I'm pale as a vampire I may also use mineral foundation and blusher.

In the evening I remove my make up with either virgin coconut oil or almond oil, or other oil I happen to have, and cleanse my face with some cleansing foam (cos I love foams best and you can find some excellent foams in eco brands). I finish with either almod oil or moisturiser (same stuff as in the morning). Sometimes I apply only/also toner, but not always.

If I get blemishes I always have to do something nasty to them... not cool, I know. But then I rinse with hot water and apply lemon juice to disinfect. I never get any infections this way.

Sometimes I do a face scrub with either almond oil or some moisturiser and sea salt. This same combo I use for other parts of my body as well.

On my body I use some moisturiser nearly every time I shower.

I guess that's about it. Basically, I guess, my philosophy is: if my face doesn't feel like it needs it, don't use it! :D

Ask me anything! :)