Mikaela
Employees at Lyko
- Employees at Lyko1 week
✨The BEST base - DIY✨
After searching high and low for the perfect tinted moisturizer/light foundation for years, I have finally found something that works and ticks all my (picky) boxes. I stood in the bathroom one morning with the mineral powder in my hand that I love, but still thought could be a bit too "powdery" and thought "I wonder what happens if I MIX the powder with my face cream..." 🧐 Hand on heart – for me, this is the absolute best base ever. I have tested sooooo many tinted, BB creams, and foundations but always felt that something felt off. Now I use this when I want a light no make up-make up base. Which is like... always. 🫶 I have been doing this for the last 6 months, so it is well-tested by ME at least 🤣. I think the reason it turns out so damn good is that it’s simply a mix of the face cream you already love and then pigment you can mix in as much as you want. 👉 I mix cream and powder directly in my hand and apply with my fingers, very simple in other words. 👉 Adjust coverage by taking more or less powder. 👉 Feel free to finish off with brushing on a little extra mineral powder if you want more coverage or to tone down the moist feeling from the face cream. 👉 Or sweep on Make Up Store Hydra Silk Setting Powder – a feather-light, water-based powder that gives a silky finish, feels almost "cool" on the skin, absorbs oil and excess moisture, and keeps everything in place. 💡 I have tested Make Up Store, Bare Minerals, and Sweed – all work! Best choice? The mineral powder you already love on your skin. They differ in glow, undertone, and shade. 👀 I find that the mixture often turns out a bit darker than the powder looks in the jar. Experiment! Examples of shades I’m testing, tagging everyone in the post. • Sweed Powder Light 01 – Light with warm undertone - the shade that suited me best in the spring and now after summer when I start to get paler again. • Make Up Store Wonder Powder Sahara – light, but on the warmer side. This also suits me, especially in the fall/winter when I get very light/pale in my complexion. • BareMinerals Original SPF 15 Medium Beige - Used this in the summer when I was a bit sun-kissed in the face. • Make Up Store Wonder Powder Kalahari – slightly cooler tone. A bit too cool for me, as I am warm/neutral with freckles.7 products in post ✨The BEST base - DIY✨ - Employees at Lyko3 weeks
💧My absolute favorite conditioner
If I could only choose one conditioner to always have at home – it would be this one. It is moisturizing, packed with protein, and strengthens the hair without weighing it down. The consistency is almost a bit gel-like, which makes it wrap around the strands evenly and gives that "glassy" feeling when rinsing out. 🔍 Why I love it (and what makes it special) • Hydrolyzed proteins from silk, keratin, collagen, soy, corn, and wheat help to build up and strengthen the hair. • Panthenol & glycerin provide moisture and softness – without becoming heavy. • Amino acids help improve elasticity and provide more resistance to wear. • Light silicone protection (Amodimethicone) encapsulates moisture and adds shine – and is designed to adhere where the hair is damaged rather than everywhere. 💡 Is it CGM-friendly? Not strictly – it contains a form of silicone (Amodimethicone) that many in the Curly Girl Method avoid. However, it is a lighter silicone that adheres selectively, and thanks to the combination with Trideceth-12 and Cetrimonium Chloride, it is easier to wash out than heavy silicones. I recommend using a detox shampoo every 6-8 washes to keep the hair completely free from any buildup. 📌 Ingredient nerdiness – Amodimethicone • Only adheres where the hair is most damaged/porous. • Provides shine and protection against friction and heat. • Lower risk of "coating" than with dimethicone. • Does not require strong sulfates every time – a mild sulfate-free shampoo is sufficient, but complement with detox shampoo regularly. ✨ How I use it I apply it after shampooing, let it sit for a few minutes, and comb through in the shower. Sometimes I use it as a mini-mask when my hair needs extra strength but I don't have time for a long treatment.1 product in post 💧My absolute favorite conditioner - Employees at Lyko1 month
Glow and SPF in a perfect combo 🌞
This dry oil SPF spray was a hidden gem for me, which has become a big favorite during the summer! SPF and Glow in a perfect combo. I've used the spray at the beach and also when I've worn a dress or tank top and want a little yummy glow that also smells good and protects. At the beach, I've combined it with an SPF 50 cream, using SPF 50 as a base and/or on exposed areas, then I top it off with this dry oil spray 🤩.1 product in post Glow and SPF in a perfect combo 🌞 - Employees at Lyko1 month
A leave-in that surprised – in the best way
I took this leave-in cream with me to Norway to have a simple yet nourishing routine during hiking, swimming, and training. I applied it to wet hair after conditioner – and let it air dry. To my surprise, it worked super well as a curl cream! It provided shape, moisture, and light hold – without weighing it down. I have wavy and quite fine, bleached hair – so I usually avoid products with shea butter, as it often becomes too heavy for my strands. But in this formula, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (shea butter) is quite far down in the INCI, which means lower quantity. Additionally, it is balanced by lighter moisturizers and emulsifying ingredients that make the cream feel feather-light in the hair. 🔍 a bit more about some of the ingredients: 💎Cetearyl Alcohol & Cetyl Alcohol - softening fatty acids that also help detangle hair without weighing it down. 💎Propylene Glycol & Panthenol – provide moisture and shine, and help the hair stay soft even when air-drying. 💎Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate – lightly film-forming and can contribute to some hold and shape-preserving effect. 💎Silicone Quaternium-18 & Trideceth-12 – a form of water-soluble silicone that provides shine and protection without building up residue. 💎Lactic Acid – helps balance pH and makes hair softer. 💎Heat protection – yes, it contains ingredients that also function as heat protection, making it great as a base if you want to blow-dry or style with heat. Even though it’s a leave-in, I think it works as an all-round cream for wavy/curly hair – especially for you who want something light and nourishing in a simple routine. I will continue to use it as curl cream, and on days when I want more hold, I just add a gel on top.1 product in post A leave-in that surprised – in the best way4899 views- 1 monthI hope you had a super trip in Norway, and I just have to say wow! to your hair. Incredibly beautiful 😍2 likes
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Maxed out glow and radiance!
I love how this SPF feels and looks on the skin. It's like a glow spray – but with built-in sun protection. Just as usable on the beach as in the city💃🏼 It's super easy to apply with the spray nozzle, featherlight, and not the least bit sticky. The skin feels hydrated and gets a really golden glow. And the scent! A pretty sweet coconut-vanilla that instantly brings back memories of those sun products we had in our teenage years. You know when you're at the beach and someone else pulls out that exact scent – then you just want to have it yourself too. I love it. But if you're sensitive to sweet scents, it might be a bit much. Spray form doesn't provide the same coverage as a cream, and this one has "only" SPF 30. So I usually start with SPF 50 in cream form, especially on the face and on exposed areas, and then top it off with this for glow and reapplication. If it's really high summer or strong sun – then I use SPF 50 as a base all over the body first. I give it 4 out of 5 stars. It would have been a full score if it had SPF 50 and a bit better coverage – but I will definitely continue to buy it anyway.1 product in post Maxed out glow and radiance!889 viewsto leave a comment - Employees at Lyko1 month
Reactivate Curls in 1 Min
Do you want to bring your curls back to life on day 2, 3 (or why not 5?) without piling on layer after layer of products that cause build-up? Then this is my go-to method! 🌙 At night: I sleep with my hair in a loose, high ponytail with a soft silk scrunchie. Sometimes I also wrap my hair in a silk scarf or sleep on a silk pillowcase – it reduces friction and helps the curls hold their shape better. 💧 In the morning: I release the ponytail, gently shake out my hair, and spray a moisturizing leave-in spray all over. Then I let it air dry. Simple, quick, and gentle. 💡 Want to style a little extra? Then you can mix a small amount of curl cream or gel with water in your hands and smooth/scrunch it into your hair. It gives a bit more hold – but without weighing it down or building up too much product. 💦 Sometimes water is enough! If you styled with a good amount of product after washing, it might be enough to just spray with water. Many styling products (like gel and cream) reactivate with moisture – it’s all about how much product is left in the hair. Tagging my favorite spray bottle for water. 🌬️ Air drying works best when it’s warm. I often air dry in the summer because it’s nice and convenient. In the winter, I usually skip it – freezing temperatures and wet hair are a bad combo. Plus, hair doesn’t do well being wet for too long, as the hair strand is extra vulnerable when it’s swollen with moisture. 🔁 For me, this is the key: - Overall, use products that are relatively light and don’t weigh the hair down. – Minimal product to avoid build-up on day 2 (and 3, 4, 5…) – Simple and effective routines 90% of the time! – Protection at night to preserve the curls Do you have a favorite method for reactivating your curls? 💬 #curls #cgm #curlpattern #curlstyling #lockigthår #curlyhair #happycrazymine #curlseries #curlactivatormist3 products in post Reactivate Curls in 1 Min - Employees at Lyko2 months
Sunscreen that kids accept
My 4-year-old Charlie has always hated sunscreen. It has been a whole project every time. But this one – that you just roll on – was the first one he actually accepted. Almost like CBT, because now it even goes better with other creams too. And he’s apparently not alone – a friend at preschool was so taken with it that she carried it around all summer… and slept with it. 😂 I don’t know what it is that makes kids like it – maybe the format, the feel, the simplicity? But regardless, it’s a tip for you if you have a child who doesn’t like sunscreen. ✅ Easy to use on the go ✅ High protection – SPF 50 ✅ Light formula ✅ Minimally sticky ✅ No sticky hands afterwards #aco #acospfkids #spfbarn #solkräm #solkrämbarn1 product in post Sunscreen that kids accept1672 views- 2 monthsHaha how lovely! 🤣🥰 Well, sunscreen and kids are a tricky combo sometimes 🙈 But how fun that it turned out so well!
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Best Top Coat
This top coat – Seche Vite – is amazing. It dries super fast, gives a glossy, hard surface, and flows out so evenly that it almost feels like gel. It doesn't matter if a lot gets on the brush – let it flow out properly. The result is even, glossy, and durable. I always use it when I paint my nails. This is truly the best top coat I've ever tried. It allows me to use any polish underneath, as the top coat makes even budget polishes perform at their best! 👇 The little glass file I'm showing is also a favorite – convenient to have in my bag, and perfect when you want to quickly fix the shape.2 products in post Best Top Coat - Employees at Lyko2 monthsRating: 5 out of 5
Super good strong hold gel for curls!
I have curly, Scandinavian hair with fine, but many strands – and Aveda's Coil Definer Gel works super well for my curls. It's marketed for tight curls, but works excellently for me with naturally curly, fine hair. Gives definition without weight – exactly what I want. Five stars! ✅ Contains no heavy oils like coconut oil or shea butter – which often weighs my hair down. I generally think it's a "problem" that many brands making curl products drown their formulas in oils and butters as if just because you have curly hair, it MUST be suitable. But even curly hair is different, and MY BEST curl products - like this one from Aveda - do not contain heavy ingredients or alternatively less of them. ✅ Has protein, which gives a little extra strength, texture, and volume ✅ Can dry both stiff and a little softer. Dries stiff, which gives clear definition if I use more product and dry with a diffuser – I scrunch out the stiffness when the hair is completely dry. If I use less product or mix it with curl cream, it dries softer. ✅ Economical and easy to distribute, especially with a little water in my hands. A bit pricey, so I really appreciate that it lasts a long time. ✅ CGM approved if you follow it. However, it lacks heat protection, so make sure you have that in your curl cream or something else if you are going to use heat tools!1 product in post Super good strong hold gel for curls!131 viewsto leave a comment - Employees at Lyko2 months
How to dry your hair for completely frizz-free curls
Just kidding – frizz-free curls are not a reasonable goal. Those perfect, shiny curls you sometimes see? Often, the hair is first straightened or blow-dried straight and then styled with a curling iron. That’s a different look – on different hair. When we style our naturally curly hair, we work with our natural texture. And there will always be a little frizz – more or less. Both results are beautiful! Don’t try to mimic how someone with straight hair tries to create curls. It won’t look the same – and we don’t want it to either. Work with your texture, not against it 💛 ⏳ 🚿 After a proper wash with shampoo and conditioner, I applied a curl cream to very wet hair directly in the shower. Then I let my hair rest in a microfiber towel for a while before applying a gel with strong hold. 👉 Many become hesitant when the gel dries stiff – but that’s exactly what we want! The stiffness encapsulates the curl pattern while the hair dries. When the hair is completely dry, you scrunch out the stiffness – and you’re left with defined curls with minimal frizz and nice hold. ⏳ My best tips when drying with a diffuser: 💨 Don’t touch the curls at first! Let the dryer circulate around the hair – we want the curls to set in their natural shape. 🔁 Tilt your head forward and backward, up and down, to create volume and get air at the roots. 🌀 When the gel starts to set, gently lift certain sections to better reach the scalp – without disturbing the curl pattern. ✋ When the hair is clearly stiff, start scrunching with your hands while drying. This releases the hard outer layer and builds volume at the same time. 🌬️ Dry completely dry – not 80 or 90%. It makes a big difference for both shape and durability. 💧 Finish with a light hair oil on the ends and lengths for shine and protection. ⏳ 👉 Tip! Use a diffuser that is designed for curly hair – preferably with a bowl shape where you can gather the curls without blowing them around. #curlyhair #diffuser #strongholdgel #curlgel #naturalcurls #cgm #frizz #curlpattern #hairdryer #curlcream3 products in post How to dry your hair for completely frizz-free curls