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Hi, Violets! What if your skincare routine was doing more than just helping your skin? What if it was helping your mind, too? I watched my mom do her makeup and care for her skin from a young age. Those quiet mornings — just the two of us in the bathroom — are some of my most treasured memories. I always found skincare a little magical, even then. But I didn’t truly understand why those moments felt so grounding until many years later. I feel like my skincare routine gives me

Hi, Violets! If you have normal skin, you might think you don’t need to do any skincare. But balanced doesn’t mean bulletproof. Even normal skin needs consistent care to stay that way — especially as the seasons change. After twenty years in the beauty business, I’ve landed on a skincare routine that works year-round with just a few smart seasonal tweaks. It’s simple, effective, and designed to support your skin’s natural balance. Don’t have a normal skin type? No worries, I

Hi, Violets! Living in Finland with oily skin can feel like a constant, messy middle ground. One day, your skin’s tight and dry. The next, it’s shiny by noon. The weather here doesn’t just shift—it swings quite often. And if you don’t adjust your routine, you will hear from your skin later. Before we move on, have you, by any chance, a combination skin and need help with your yearly routine? Look no further, here’s a link to my previous post. I hope you found it helpful. Miss

Hi, Violets! If you have dry or sensitive skin, be sure to check out my previous posts. Now, onto today’s topic: I haven’t shared my skin type before, but I thought it was time to reveal it—I have a 40+ combination skin. Managing it year-round has become second nature to me, partly because I’ve been passionate about skincare since I was 13 or 14. And of course, being an aesthetician helps a lot. Combination skin is very common, like any other skin type, but keeping my oily T-

Don't have sensitive skin, but dry skin? Hi, Violets, Let’s talk about sensitive skin. If you’ve ever felt a sting from a new serum, seen redness out of nowhere, or had your skin feel tight like it’s wearing an invisible mask, you’re not imagining it. Sensitive skin affects 60% of women and 50% of men, and it doesn’t take much to set it off — weather changes, pollution, skincare products, or even your pillowcase. The Real Struggle Summer is often the toughest time of the year

Hi, My Dear Reader! I have been blogging for one year and eight months. I have picked topics from the website: answerthepublic.com, my interests and current events in the world. Now I'm thinking it might be time to go back to the basics in skincare—skincare routines, to be exact. I'm thinking maybe my content has been too advanced, since I don't get any comments here on WordPress or on social media. You tell me? If you have any criticism or development ideas, PLEASE tell me.

Hi, Violets! When Diane Keaton passed away on October 11th, 2025, I suddenly felt compelled to watch Annie Hall (1977), the film directed by Woody Allen. Why? Hmm… maybe it has something to do with my age. I'm in my mid-forties now, and I often find comfort in revisiting films from the last century. I was never much of a Woody Allen fan, but this time, I found the movie surprisingly amusing. Diane Keaton had such a distinct, effortlessly cool style—a style that’s not so far f

Hi, Violet Community! Time for another product review from Skin Rocks. Last Monday, I reviewed The Antioxidant Serum, which comes after this step — The Amplifier Essence. Why am I reviewing them out of order? Only one way to find out😉💜! Read The Antioxidant review here. Photo by me. Not an ad. Here is the texture of The Amplifier. What It Is The Amplifier is Skin Rocks’ take on a skin-priming essence. It’s designed to deeply hydrate, strengthen the skin barrier, and prep yo

Hi, my lovely violet community! I have been using Skin Rocks by Caroline Hirons, The Antioxidant Serum, since it launched in 2024. (These are not affiliate links.) I have refills ready in my cabinet. That is another factor why I love this brand. The following quote from their website perfectly sums up this product. CAROLINE HIRONS SAYS Clinically proven to prevent premature ageing and defend your skin, The Antioxidant is your daily coat of armour from environmental damage and

Hi, Violet Community! This time, I chose to talk about storing your skincare products properly. It’s not just about the 'valid until' sticker on the bottom of the jar, bottle, or tube; it’s also about how and where you store your skincare products. And yes, different products are sent to other locations. Not every product is happy staying in the bathroom cabinet. However, before we delve deeper into the topic, take a look at my previous post about face masks – are they still

Here I am trying Dr. Jart+'s sheet mask. This is not an ad, etc. Hi, My Violet Community! Do you still use face masks? I don’t mean the medical ones, but sheet masks, gel masks, cream, peel-off, overnight and Korean. I personally don’t use them anymore, which is why I wanted to dive into this topic, and find out – are they still relevant? Maybe I’ll start using them again. My face mask journey started with The Body Shop’s discontinued Blue Corn 3-in-1 Deep Purifying mask. It

Hello, Violet Community! Oh, have I got a new Violet Texts post for you! I’m going to share my thoughts on the Finnish AUVO® Relaxing Treatment. Every time I book a facial at my favorite beauty salon in my hometown, I add this 25-minute treatment to the mix. AUVO first, then the facial itself. If you want to know which salon I go to, come and follow me on Instagram or Facebook. Just look for @violettextsbynina And before we dive in, don’t forget to check out my previous post

Hi, Violet Gang! I don’t have experience with rosacea, but I wanted to find out what it really is and what you can do about it. I narrowed this information down to cover Europe. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how rosacea works, how to build a skincare routine that supports sensitive skin, and what to look for (and avoid) in your products—especially in a Nordic climate. Let’s dive into our mutual learning curve! Rosacea is one of the most common—but often misunderstood—

Hi, Violet Gang! Happy September 1st! This week, I thought I’d write a product review - a product review of a body product: a deodorant stick by Corpus. I heard about this product from a campaign by Oh My Cream, if I remember correctly. Violette_fr had selected her favorite products, which were sold under the name Violette’s Favorites or something similar. I was smitten with its ultra-simple design and minimal texting. The color of the package is a muted mint with a cool, fre

Hi, Violet Gang! If you’ve read my previous post, you already know the correct order to apply your products. But knowing how to use them is just the start. In this post, we're going deeper: we'll explore what products and ingredients work best for your unique skin type — from morning to night. You’ll learn how to identify your skin type, tailor your routine accordingly, and even adjust it for seasonal changes, travel, or stress. Consider this your personalized skincare routi

Hi, Violet Gang! I’ve been sharing short videos of my morning and evening skincare routines on Instagram for a while now. You can find them on my account @violettextsbynina, under the (highlight)series Violet Routine. In each video, I highlight just one product—why I use it, when I use it, and what it does for my skin, and so on. However, because those clips spotlight only one product, I thought it was a good idea to step back and see the whole routine: what a complete skinca

Hi, Violet Gang! I purchased the current schoolbooks used in the Finnish aesthetician school. It’s nice to read and refresh my studies from 2005 in Finnish. Because I’m in my forties, I wanted to dig deeper into what actually happens in our skin when we age. I took an angle on skin aging that wouldn’t sound like a biology class for you. I’ve always been fascinated by how our minds affect our skin. Skin memory. That’s the topic of the day. Let’s zoom in. Here's a link to my pr

Hi, Violet Gang! It’s the beginning of August. We had a long, hot period here in Finland. I found it quite hard, but thank god I had AC (air conditioning). Our skin has been through a lot this summer. Between heat, humidity, sunscreen layers (I hope!), and long sun-drenched days, it's normal for your skin to feel a little congested or dull. I used various types of acids, including AHAs and BHAs, throughout my summer break. I have a combination skin type. So, do you actually n

Hi, Violet Gang! Happy summer holidays to you from me and my three cats: Enya, Fuksia and little Violetti. Here is my last post before my summer break in July. I wanted to follow up on my previous week's post, "Why doesn't 'clean' skincare work for me?" Last week, I studied myself on why so many “clean” skincare products have disappointed me. It’s not that they’re part of the "Clean Movement"—it’s that my extra-sensitive skin doesn’t tolerate just any formula, no matter how e

Hi, Violet Gang! Welcome to my second-last post before my summer break in July. This time, I want to talk about natural skincare — because, honestly, it usually disappoints me. I love the ideology behind natural skincare products like those from On The Wild Side Cosmetics— a French-made, vegan, wild-plant-based brand. These were the magic words for me: wild-plant based. I bought two cleansers, an eye cream, and the Night Balm, which I’m taking as an example for this post. By