PRODUCT REVIEW: PETER THOMAS ROTH GLYCOLIC CLEANSER, TONER AND MOISTURISER FROM SEPHORA - FOR A MORE RADIANT, BRIGHTER AND CLEARER SKIN

My skin has all days played up, and even today, where I should be focussing on anti-ageing, and fighting the lines, wrinkles and pigmentation, my breakouts are still another key skincare concern. Often finding skincare products that will target both anti-ageing and my breakouts can be difficult, but I recent years, I’ve discovered that using retinol as well as glycolic products seem to make a difference. I’ve put some products from Peter Thomas Roth’s Glycolic Solutions range to the test..

PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ULTIMATE TREATMENTS FOR BREAKOUT PRONE COMBINATION AND OILY SKIN - HYDRA JELLY MOISTURE SHOT, DETOX AROMATIQUE AND CREME INTEX NO. 2

Today I am going to talk about some products I’ve put to the test recently from Ella Bache..


The products I've been using include; 

Ella Bache Hydra Jelly Moisture Shot*
Ella Bache Detox Aromatique Extra Purifying Corrector Serum*
Ella Bache Detox Aromatique Extra Mattyfying Cream*
Ella Bache Creme Intex No. 2

Let’s start with the Ella Bache Hydra Jelly Moisture Shot, which is also one of the newer product launches.

During the summer months, my combination skin is always getting a little greasier, and this Hydra Jelly Moisture Shot is absolutely perfect under those circumstances, as it helps balance oily skin by stabilising the natural oil production, while providing 24 hour hydration.

Often very hydrating moisturisers are not ideal for my blemish prone skin, feeling thick and heavy, but not this one, as its name suggest, it has a clear jelly formula. It feels so super light and refreshing on the skin, and absorbs immediately without any greasiness, yet still giving the skin intense hydration throughout the day, leaving my skin soft, smooth and looking dewy and fresh. 

It contains among others Vitamin B5 from lentil, watermelon and apple to intensely hydrate the skin and help to smooth it out. It is designed for all skin types, to be used morning and/or night, but naturally, its lightness means that it is just perfect for those with oilier skin types, but for everyone else, you can use a serum underneath and a moisturiser on top for even more moisture.

I absolutely love this light moisturiser, it gives my skin what it needs without clogging it up, and is perfect under makeup too!

Then there’s the Ella Bache Detox Aromatique Extra Purifying Corrector Serum, which is a purifying blemish correcting serum designed acne prone skins with blemishes such as microcysts or spots.

It helps reduce the appearance of blemishes and absorbs excess sebum day after day. It contains an active component of Grapefruit Seeds, Salicylic Acid, and 16 aromatic extracts to help regulate sebum, soothe the skin and reduce clogging of pores. It also has anti-bacterial action to help reduce shine, smooth skin texture, and even the skin tone while also make pores appear smaller and accelerate the clearing of blemishes. It can be used both morning and evening, as a corrective course treatment for one to two months to repeat during the year as needed, or as a preventative course treatment to avoid any break-out, and it can be used daily, once in the morning and in the evening after cleansing. It has a very light watery consistency, and absorbs quickly into the skin without stickiness.
It’ve been using it more as a spot treatment daily to help fight some deeper lying blemishes that I’ve been struggling with for quite some time, and I am convinced that it has help finally clear these up.

I have been using this Corrector Serum in combination with the Ella Bache Detox Aromatique Extra Mattyfying Cream, which is another super light moisturiser that that is designed to help prevent breakouts and absorbs excess sebum. Like the serum, it contains the purifying Grapefruit Seeds and16 aromatic extracts to help to reduce the appearance of blemishes, prevents breakouts and absorbs excess sebum.

Again, I really like this moisturiser as it is so light on my skin, and helps add needed moisture while also helping to control excess sebum and shine, while also helping to purify my skin and keep it clearer.

At night I’ve also been using the Ella Bache Creme Intex No. 2 (which I now believe is called Breakout Treatment Cream), which is an antibacterial treatment cream to help clear up breakouts. It contains zinc oxide and talc to absorb excess oil and thyme oil, along with fletan oil which is rich in vitamins A and D, and it has antiseptic and astringent qualities, along with healing agents to help soothe breakouts, but it can also be used to help clear up ingrown hairs.

The cream has a slightly odd scent that I cannot say that I am fond of, and as the formula is quite rich and is slight slightly waxy, also leaving the skin a tad greasy. It does go onto the skin with a with a slight white residue, especially if you use too much, so with the greasiness and the cast, I sadly don’t find it so ideal to wear during the day (even under makeup) as it is recommended that it can be, but in my opinion this is best kept for overnight. 

That said, I do like how concentrated it is that you only need to use so little. Also, often blemish treatments can be quite harsh and drying on the skin, and I do quite like that this one isn’t irritating my skin.

I’ve had a few deeper lying breakouts that I’ve been struggling with, and my usual blemish treatment left my skin a little flakey, but the without the pimple budging. But once I started using this at nigh time, breakouts did start to reduce in size and without further appearance, so definitely a handy one to keep in the beauty cabinet for emergencies.

Overall a great selection of products for those of us with greasier skin and prone to breakouts, and with my current hormonal breakouts, my top picks would be the Detox Aromatique serum and cream, but as we head toward winter and my skin tends to become a little drier and needing a little extra, I’ll certainly continue to reach for the Hydra Jelly Moisture Shot for an extra boost of moisture.


Ella Bache Hydra Jelly Moisture Shot - RRP: $89 / 50ml
Ella Bache Detox Aromatique Extra Purifying Corrector Serum - RRP: $85 / 30ml
Ella Bache Detox Aromatique Extra Mattyfying Cream - RRP: $75 / 50ml
Ella Bache Creme Intex No. 2 (= Breakout Treatment Cream) - RRP: $49 / 30ml

Available from Ella Bache


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PRODUCT REVIEW: HYDROSKIN VITAMIN A SERUM AND ORGANIC MANUKA HONEY MASK

Some time ago I put some products from HydroSkin to the test, which you can read more about here.
If you’re not familiar with HydroSkin, it’s an Australian boutique skincare range that believes less is more and consequently the products are made without all the unnecessary toxins including no parabens, sulphates, fragrances or other chemical nasties that can irritate the skin. Rather the products contain the highest quality scientifically advanced and natural ingredients available, including, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin B, Kakadu Plum, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

PRODUCT REVIEW: PIXI SKINTREATS GLOW TONIC, GLOW MUD CLEANSER AND GLOW PEEL PADS FROM BEAUTOPIA

I was recently introduced to Beautopia Hair & Beauty  which is an Australian company selling a large range of premium hair and beauty products, both online, and through their stores. And I was quite excited when they reached out and offered that I could try some of the products available in their store. 

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BUDGET FRIENDLY ACNE FIGHTING PRODUCTS FROM BIORE // PRODUCT REVIEW

I have all days suffered with a skin prone to breakouts, even today where I am so old I should be more focused on anti-ageing, my skin still has periods of being more temperamental than a teenager's skin. So when a batch of the newest anti-blemish products from Bioré landed on my desk, I couldn't wait to try them...

Let's start with the Bioré Baking Soda Acne Scrub, which is a face scrub formulated for combination, acne prone skin. The scrub has been formulated with natural baking soda, and also contains salicylic acid to gently and effectively exfoliate the skin and remove all the dead skin cells that are clogging up the pores, including excess sebum. At the same time, it is helping treat existing acne and prevent future breakouts at the same time. The scrub has small scrubbing particles, and doesn't feel coarse on the skin, but actually rather gentle, but after each use, it leaves my skin feeling soft and sooth, and without it feeling dry or irritated, and I can definitely both see and feel it is leaving my skin clearer and more refined too. It has a slight cooling feeling on the skin, which I quite like and find rather refreshing in the mornings. As it is so gentle, it can be used twice daily if needed, otherwise 2 or three times per week.


Then there's the Bioré Charcoal Acne Scrub, which is formulated for oily, acne prone skin. Along with the natural charcoal powder it also contains salicylic acid, and it promises to help exfoliate away any acne-causing dirt , clear away dead skin cells and absorb excess oil, to help give the skin a deep cleanse and help eliminate breakouts, all while being gentle on the skin, and not strip it from essential moisture or over dry it. It can also be used twice daily, or alternatively 2 or 3 times weekly as needed. The scrubbing particles in this seems slightly smaller than in the Baking Soda Acne Scrub, but regardless, after each use, my skin feels super clean deep down every pore. I keep both of these scrubs in the shower, and use them a few times a week.

Finally, there’s the Bioré Charcoal Acne Clearing Cleanser, which is a daily charcoal acne cleanser. It also contains Salicylic Acid deep to help clear up and penetrates pores to absorb oil and help stop breakouts from developing. I am sure the cleanser can be used to remove makeup with, but personally I prefer to use it as a second cleanse when I feel my skin needs a deep clean. I’ve also enjoyed using it with either my Clairsonic or my Foreo.

Common for the products is that I feel they can be a little drying on the skin, so if you have drier skin, or even sensitive skin, I don’t think they’d be for you. However, I do find that they are quite efficient for my combination skin, helping to make my skin feel less greasy, but clearly cleaning out deep down every pore, and as the salicylic acid also helps give the skin a gentle exfoliation and therefore also helps unclog the pores, while it is treating existing pimples too, I have found that I’ve experienced less breakouts, since using these products on a regular basis.

These products are also very well priced, so definitely worth trying out, if you like me struggle with breakouts.


Bioré Baking Soda Acne Scrub - RRP: $9.99 / 127g
Bioré Charcoal Acne Scrub - RRP: $9.99 / 127g
Bioré Charcoal Acne Clearing Cleanser - RRP: $10.99 / 200ml

Available from Chemist Warehouse and Priceline


* Some products may have been kindly provided for editorial consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy, and reviews are 100% honest and based on personal opinion and experience. Note that The Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter is not a professional or expert, so please do not substitute these opinions as professional advice.

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PRODUCT REVIEW: JUNE JACOBS BRIGHTENING SERUM AND MOISTURISER AND ANTI-AGING BLEMISH CONTROL PEEL PADS FROM SEPHORA

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PRODUCT REVIEW: TREATING BLEMISH PRONE SKIN BIORE WITH ACNE SCRUB, PORE MINIMISER AND PORE STRIPS

I have all days suffered with a skin prone to breakouts, even today where I am so old I should be more focused on anti-ageing, my skin still has periods of being more temperamental than a teenager's skin. So when a batch of the newest anti-blemish products from Bioré landed on my desk, I couldn't wait to try them... 

Let's start with the Bioré Baking Soda Acne Scrub, which is a face scrub formulated for combination, acne prone skin. The scrub has been formulated with natural baking soda, and also contains salicylic acid to gently and effectively exfoliate the skin and remove all the dead skin cells that are clogging up the pores, including excess sebum. At the same time, it is helping treat existing acne and prevent future breakouts at the same time. The scrub has small scrubbing particles, and doesn't feel coarse on the skin, but actually rather gentle, but after each use, it leaves my skin feeling soft and sooth, and without it feeling dry or irritated, and I can definitely both see and feel it is leaving my skin clearer and more refined too. It has a slight cooling feeling on the skin, which I quite like and find rather refreshing in the mornings. As it is so gentle, it can be used twice daily if needed, otherwise 2 or three times per week. 

Then there's the Bioré Charcoal Acne Scrub, which has jumped on the bandwagon of using charcoal as an ingredient, which seems to be very popular in beauty products at the moment. It is a face scrub formulated for oily, acne prone skin. Along with the natural charcoal powder it also contains salicylic acid, and it promises to help exfoliate away any acne-causing dirt , clear away dead skin cells and absorb excess oil, to help give the skin a deep cleanse and help eliminate breakouts, all while being gentle on the skin, and not strip it from essential moisture or over dry it. It can also be used twice daily, or alternatively 2 or 3 times weekly as needed. The scrubbing particles in this seems slightly smaller than in the Baking Soda Acne Scrub, but regardless, after each use, my skin feels super clean deep down every pore.

The Bioré Charcoal Pore Minimiser is a facial exfoliator that contains natural charcoal powder along with micro crystals, and it promises to help draw out deep-down impurities, dirt and oil from the pores, to make them appear smaller, while leaving the skin feeling softer and smoother. Compared to other face exfoliators, this one has very tiny particles, so it does feel very gentle on the skin, yet it still feels like it is buffing away those dead cells clogging up the pores, as the skin is left soft afterwards, and I can clearly see that the excess oil, especially on my t-zone has been absorbed. The cleanser comes out dark grey, which is rather odd, but once you massage it into the skin with water, it does turn light grey/white. It is quite concentrated, so though it is recommended to use a full pump, I find that a little too much. It is recommended to use it 2 to three times per week, and unless you've got very oily skin, I'd stick to that, to ensure it doesn't dry out your skin. I have not really noticed that it has made any difference to the size of my pores. But that said, I quite like it as a deep clean once or twice a week, if I'm due for a face mask, or at that time of the month where my skin always feels a little greasier and tends to break out more often, as I do feel my skin is less greasy afterwards.

Finally, there's the Bioré Combo Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, which are long time favourites for both my husband and I. This box contains two types of pore strips, one type for the nose and one for the forehead. And they have been designed to unclog dirt and oil that can lead to blackheads, while helping to minimise the appearance of pores. The Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips for the face are designed to work like a magnet, and help lift out any dirt deep down the pores that can cause blackheads. The two types of strips in the box are slightly different, not only in shape, but also in the ingredients used. The Ultra Deep Cleansing Pore Strips for the nose are shaped so they fit perfectly around the nose, and designed especially for the skin on the nose which tends to be greasier. And so they contain tea tree oil and witch hazel to remove twice the amount of dirt for fewer clogged pores and pores that will reduce in size.

The Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, on the other hand, are designed for the rest of the face, including the forehead, and help lift out the dirt in the pores that can cause blackheads and breakouts. I don't really have that many blackheads on my forehead, but have struggled with a few on my cheeks, which I've tried to use the strips.

The strips are so easy to use, you simply wet your face and apply, and leave it on for about 10 to 15 minutes before gently peeling it off. And you can immediately see their effectiveness, - a little bit gross, but also somewhat exciting that if you look at the used strip, you can actually see the dirt the strips have pulled out of your skin! Afterwards I like to wipe over my skin with a toner to close the pores. Using these on a regular basis definitely makes a difference to the amount of blackheads and breakouts on my nose, so we like to always keep a box handy, just in case.


So there you go, a selection of budget friendly products from Bioré for those who like me struggle with breakouts. Apart from the Pore Strips, favourite of the bunch would have to be the Charcoal Acne Scrub, as its super quick and easy to use a few times a week in the shower, and really makes a difference to the amount of breakouts on my skin.


Bioré Baking Soda Acne Scrub - RRP: $9.99 / 127g
Bioré Charcoal Acne Scrub - RRP: $9.99 / 127g
Bioré Charcoal Pore Minimiser - RRP: $10.99 / 92ml
Bioré Combo Deep Cleansing Pore Strips - RRP: $11.01 / 7+7 strips

Available from Coles, Woolworths, Variety Stores, Priceline, Chemist Warehouse and selected pharmacies 

* Some products may have been kindly provided for editorial consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy, and reviews are 100% honest and based on personal opinion and experience. Note that The Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter is not a professional or expert, so please do not substitute these opinions as professional advice.


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PRODUCT REVIEW: HOW TO TRANSFORM BLEMISH PRONE SKIN WITH ASPECT SKINCARE

Unfortunately I have always struggled with temperamental skin, ever since I was a teenager, I have suffered with bad breakouts, and while, as I've gotten older, I have learnt how to deal with it better, mainly through better more targeted skincare, ever so often it still has a bit of a 'hissy fit'. Lately I have had great success getting some bad breakouts under control again, thanks to Aspect Skincare, where I've put a whole skincare regimen to the test.. 

In case you are not familiar with Aspect, let me quickly tell you that it is an Australian brand that makes high-powered skincare products using pure and active ingredients based on medical science. The products are also free from pesticides, parabens and dyes, which is fantastic too!

Here's the products that I've been testing;

Aspect Purastat 5 Cleanser - used AM and PM
Aspect Exfol L 15 Exfoliating Night Serum - used PM
Aspect Extreme C 20 - used AM
Aspect Jungle Brew - used AM and PM
Aspect Stop Spot - used as required
Aspect Sheer Hydration - used AM and PM

Let's start with the cleanser, the Aspect Purastat 5 Cleanser. This is a very gentle foaming cleanser, that also has a slightly exfoliating effect on the skin due to the naturally occurring AHA's including L-lactic acid, bilberry, sugar cane, citric acid, wasabi root, olive leaf extract and white and green tea, all of which helps remove makeup and excess oil and impurities along with dead skin cells to keep the pores clean to prevent breakouts. It also contains 7 botanicals to and antioxidants to help add moisture to the skin, protect and strengthen the skin's natural defences while soothing and calming the skin.

The cleanser comes in a funky pump bottle and it is very concentrated so the tiniest amount is sufficient. It does a great job at removing my makeup (note it is not recommended for use eye makeup remover) - but that said, I do actually prefer to remove my makeup first with a basic makeup remover, and use this one as the second and more intense and in-depth cleanser to really get my skin and pores clean. And I love how it has quickly managed to balance my combination skin, clearly gently buffing away dead skin cells, yet without drying it out, leaving it feeling soft and smooth.

Then there's the Aspect Exfol L15, which is an skin resurfacing and exfoliating night serum that contains AHA's from L-Lactic Acid, Multifruit BSC, and Canadian Willowherb, to gently exfoliate and lift away any accumulation of dead and dull skin cells for a smoother, clearer, brighter and more healthy looking complexion.

This night serum is intended for especially those with impure, congested, dull and thickened skin, and thus perfect for my combination skin prone to breakouts. It is very gentle, and just a few drops before your usual night cream is all it takes for this serum to do its magic, as each morning I not only feel that my skin is a little softer and smoother, I've also found that it has also helped balance my skin out, reducing the oiliness in my skin, as well as my skin seems brighter and more even in its tone too.

The Aspect Extreme C 20 is an oil-soluble vitamin C serum that helps fight the many signs of ageing including texture, wrinkles, slackened skin and uneven skin tone, including redness and pigmentation. The serum contains a mix of vitamin C, corrective botanical extracts, and collagen amino peptides, along with energising extracts such as Canadian willowherb extract and wasabi extract

The actual serum is very light and is best applied in the morning after cleansing and before applying moisturiser, and after just a few uses I could start to se that my skin was starting to look more refined, softer and plumper, clearer and more refreshed and more brighter and glowing too - and even when I apply my makeup on top, my skin looks more dewy and radiant.

Then there's the Aspect Jungle Brew, and I must admit that when I first saw the name of the product, I did smile a little, and making me think of something like a beer brew or something. However instead this oil-free moisturisng serum designed for combination, oily or problematic skin has got its name from the trio of Amazonian extracts, which includes Acai, Andiroba and Copaiba Balsam, that help clarify the skin and regulate oil production, reduce the appearance of visible imperfections leaving the skin clearer, less shiny and simply healthier looking. It also helps detoxify, mattify and soothe the skin thanks to containing an advanced version of Vitamin C called Stay-C 50® that is shown to banish the look of imperfections with better efficiency than traditional chemical treatments, without the harsh side effects such as redness, dryness and irritation, along with botanical extracts, Canadian willow herb extract and wasabi extract that helps soothe and calm the skin.

The serum can be used AM and/or PM before moisturiser, or on its own without a moisturiser for those with particularly oily skin types, personally I've been using it with the Sheer Hydration on top . And I have to say that I am so impressed with this Jungle Brew, it truly is a magical brew, as already after a few days of using it, I could clearly see that my blemishes, including those stubborn ones I'd been fighting forever, were clearly reducing in size, looking less inflamed and healing up, leaving me with a skin that was much clearer and healthier looking, and unlike most other blemish products, without irritating or drying out my skin.

On the pesky spots, I did also use the Aspect Gold Stop Spot, which is a spot treatment designed to quickly and effectively target spots as they appear it contains among others niacinamide, salicylic acid (note that this means that this is not suitable for use for those who are pregnant or lactating!), and lemon tea tee oil and with ethanol, and aims to exfoliate the skin, soothe and mattify and dry out the breakouts without irritating the skin. This bottle is seriously tiny, but while it lacks in size, it still delivers a massive punch, and really does immediately go to fight those stubborn and problematic spots, to the point that I can literally feel and see it working within hours. And while sometimes it takes weeks for large breakouts to clear from my skin, with this little miracle worker, it is dramatically reduced, and again, without making my skin feel irritated, red or make it so dry it peels, as well as I also feel that the usual dark or red mark you usually get post-breakouts, is visibly reduced too. Unlike many other blemish treatments which often have a very strong chemical scent, this one has a lovely fresh citrus scent. My only gripe about this treatment is that that the treatment is a little runny, so you do have to be careful not to waste any product as you drip it out.

Finally, there's the Aspect Sheer Hydration Oil Free Moisturiser, an ultra-light oil-free non-comedogenic moisturiser, suitable for normal through to oily skin types. It helps add intense moisture to the skin, while soothing and mattifying the skin and improving the appearance of lines and wrinkles. That is just music to my ears. At the 'anti-ageing age group' with my breakout prone combination skin, I am always struggling finding anti-ageing products, as often they are simply too rich and heavy for my skin, quickly making my skin look and feel greasy, and make it congested. But this one is nothing short of amazing.

It contains a range of active ingredients from a form of hyaluronic acid to hydrate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 to improve the apperance of lines and wrinkles, Canadian willow herb to soothe, calm and mattify, oil soluble vitamin C to lighten and brighten the skin, and Tocopherol to add antioxidants.

The moisturiser comes in a cool push-down pump jar, that makes it easy and convenient to use, and I also love the gorgeous subtle citrus scent. But more importantly, I love how this light moisturiser absorbs immediately into my skin without any greasiness, leaving it not only silky soft and mattified, it also has the most gorgeous radiant glow, that immediately makes the skin look so much healthier. And after continued use, my love for this moisturiser is only strengthened, as I can see how much it is improving my skin, making it look fresher and plumper too. When I use it at night, I no longer wake in the morning with a skin that is greasy, and used during the day, it makes my makeup look so much better, and stay put so much longer without sliding off my face. I'll be sad when this moisturiser comes to an end, but luckily its quite concentrated and you only need about a pea sized amount for the whole face, so the jar will last quite a while.

Overall I am really impressed and have enjoyed using this skincare regimen from Aspect, as I can clearly both see and feel how these products are working in synergy and have made such a significant improvement to my blemish prone skin, helping clear up existing breakouts and acne, prevent breakouts from occurring in the first place and thereby make my skin look clearer, brighter and simply more glowing and healthy. Highly recommended!!

Aspect Purastat 5 Cleanser - RRP: $66 / 240ml
Aspect Exfol L 15 Exfoliating Serum - RRP: $99 / 30ml
Aspect Extreme C 20 - RRP: $129 / 30ml
Aspect Jungle Brew - RRP: $129 / 30ml
Aspect Stop Spot - RRP: $15.40 / 8ml
Aspect Sheer Hydration - RRP: $84 / 50g 

Available from Adore Beauty, Alive Skin and Hair, Soho Skincare, Skin Matrix, TK Skincare, Timeout Beauty, and select other stockists, check Aspect Skin Online to enquire

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PRODUCT REVIEW: CLINELLE SLEEPING MASK, CLEANSING GEL AND BLEMISH CLEAR

As a beauty blogger it is always exciting when new products and brands are launched, so when some products from the new Clinelle Hydra Calm range, landed on my desk, I couldn’t wait to try them.. 

The Clinelle Hydra Calm range promises to lock in moisture for up to 72 hours, while protecting all layers of the skin against environmental exposure which can lead to skin issues such as fine lines or dry and dull skin. The products are very affordable, and I love that they are made without any harmful ingredients that can irritate the skin, such as parabens, artificial colours and fragrance, mineral oil, alcohol and comedogenic ingredients, which means that the products are suitable for all skin types, including those with sensitive skin.

The products among others contain; 

• Natural Hyaluronic acid to penetrate deeper into the skin to replenish and lock in moisture for 72 hours, and restore the unique water binding ability in the skin 
• Pure Swisse Thermal Spring Water, to infuse maximum hydration to the skin to revitalise the skin, and maintain a pH level of 5.5 (optimum skin health level) 
• Bio-calm complex to calm, restore, and strengthen the skin's defence system 

I put a selection of products to the test, including the Clinelle PureSwiss Hydra Calm Cleansing Gel. This cleanser is free from sulfates, so it is super gentle - yet it gives the skin a deep cleanse, removing impurities and the excess sebum to help minimise clogged pores, blackheads and breakouts, yet without stripping the skin from its natural moisture. It is also very effective at removing makeup, though it struggles with eye makeup, but then, most cleansers do, and I personally always use a specific eye makeup remover anyway, so I really don't mind. And afterwards my skin feels so clean, soft and smooth. It has a gorgeous floral scent, and I love that as it does not contain any artificial fragrance, it comes from the various flower extracts that ha been added.

Then there's the Clinelle Pure Swiss Hydra Calm Sleeping Mask, which is a cream gel that is to be applied at night onto cleansed skin, and left on overnight, and rinsed off the next morning.

The mask has a light gel consistency that transforms into water droplets when applied on skin, and it absorbs quickly into the skin without any greasiness. It has an immediate cooling effect on the skin, it promises to provide optimum hydration and brightening effects to the skin, so you'll wake with a rejuvenated and refreshed skin the next morning. I am actually surprised at its lightness, you can easily mistake this for a light gel day cream.

Intense masks are not usually ideas for combination skin prone to breakouts, such as mine - but the mask also promises to help minimise clogged pores, blackheads, and breakouts.

I've been using it a few times a week, and I am not sure I've actually seen any difference in the amount of breakouts that I've been getting since using this. But I can definitely confirm that my skin feels so lovely, soft and smooth the next morning, clearly enjoying the intense moisture. The mask comes in a gorgeous turquoise glass jar with a silver lid, and it has a lovely gentle floral scent.

Finally, there's the Clinelle Purifying Blemish Clear, which is an anti-blemish gel that promises to effectively clear blemishes by drying targeted skin area, while soothing the irritated skin at the same time. The Blemish Clear is a white cream that absorbs immediately into the skin, without any trace, so it is suitable for us under makeup too.

It contains among others salicylic acid, tea tree and other natural plant extracts such as lemon peel oil, licorice root extract, sesame seed extract, lavender oil, and thanks to these ingredients - unlike other blemish products, this one doesn't smell so chemical and harsh, but actually rather pleasant. I received this blemish treatment at the perfect time, with a few annoying and stubborn deep-set blemishes - but within just a few applications, they had clearly reduced in size, and without irritating my skin or drying it out. So a very effective treatment indeed.


Overall these are really lovely products, and at such affordable prices too. If I had to pick a fave, it would have to be the Sleeping Mask as it is so lovely and light, yet so refreshing too, and I will also have to vouch for the Blemish Clear as it is clearly a very efficient treatment.


Clinelle PureSwiss Hydra Calm Cleansing Gel - RRP: $9.99 / 100ml
Clinelle PureSwiss Hydra Calm Sleeping Mask - RRP: $19.99 / 60ml
Clinelle Hydra Calm Pure Swiss Blemish Clear - RRP: $14.99 / 15ml

Available from Beauty HQ and Priceline

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINDINAVIA POST-MAKEUP RECOVERY SPRAY

As someone with combination skin prone to makeup, I have always struggled to get my makeup to stay put, without looking greasy. And one of those brands that I've always loved is Skindinavia for their lovely finishing sprays, so when their newest release landed on my desk, I was naturally very excited, so here are my thoughts on the Skindinavia Post-Makeup Recovery Spray..

What made me even more excited about the Skindinavia Post-Makeup Recovery Spray is the fact that it has been made with a selection of nutrients, including mineral zinc that is clinically-proven to help prevent breakouts and clear clogged pores, promoting luminous, clear skin - so in essence, perfect for my combination breakout prone skin.

The skindinavia make up finishing sprays, are very fine, almost weightless sprays, that not only helps set the makeup, they also help make it look nicer for a lot longer, without creasing, sliding or getting shiny for those of us with oilier skin, or drying out if you have a drier skin type.

The Skindinavia Post-Makeup Recovery Spray is to be sprayed on within 5 minutes of removing makeup, as the first step in your skincare, before applying your usual serums and creams.

Skindinavia has developed this spray, as research as shown that those suffering from breakouts and blemishes have lower levels of zinc than those with clear skin and that supplementing zinc can help reduce blemishes and breakouts by as much as 50%, as well as it also helps protect the skin's lipids and fibroblasts (the cells that make collagen) and thereby helping to reduce oil production, preventing clogged pores and resets skin by replenishing pH, minerals and vitamins.

The spray also contains ingredients such as witch hazel and magnesium to help keep the pores clear and keep the skin looking fresher. It feels so lovely on the skin, and the easy to use spray means it is super quick to apply, and as it also absorbs quickly, you can apply the rest of your skincare immediately.

This really is a great spray, and I love that it is made without parabens and is alcohol free, I also really love that with continued use, I feel that its anti-inflammatory ingredients has helped normalise the oil production in my skin and reduce breakouts and blemishes from developing, while soothing my skin and making it look clearer and fresher.

If you combination or oily skin, and suffer with breakouts, then you really should check this one out.

Skindinavia Post-Makeup Recovery Spray - RRP: $15.60 / 20ml, $36 / 118ml

Available from Skindinavia Online and select stockists, Visit Advanced Cosmeceuticals or call 1800 242 011 to enquire

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