I’ve recently added these from Ella Bache to my skincare routine #AD
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4 February 2024
PRODUCT REVIEW // ELLA BACHE GLOW SERUM DROPS AND SUPER FLUID GREAT SPF50+ TINTED SUNCREAM - FOR PROTECTED RADIANT DEWY SKIN
Time to get excited as Ella Bache @ellabacheaus has just released their new Glow Serum Drops - and I am obsessed.
PRODUCT REVIEW // ELLA BACHE HYALURONIC ACID TREATMENT BOOSTER FOR LASTING HYDRATION AND PLUMP GLOWING SKIN
For the past week I’ve been using the new Hyaluronic Acid Treatment Booster from Ella Bache @ellabacheaus #AD
11 December 2019
THE ULTIMATE BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE WITH OMG!, PETER THOMAS ROTH, ELLA BACHE, NUSKIN AND THE BEAUTY SHAKE
4 April 2019
PRODUCT REVIEW: THE ULTIMATE TREATMENTS FOR BREAKOUT PRONE COMBINATION AND OILY SKIN - HYDRA JELLY MOISTURE SHOT, DETOX AROMATIQUE AND CREME INTEX NO. 2
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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18 December 2018
PRODUCT REVIEW - XMAS GIFT IDEAS FROM REAL TECHNIQUES, TWEEXY, PALM BEACH COLLECTION, ELLA BACHE, AND AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES
If you’re anything like me, and still have some Xmas pressies you need to get, then don’t despair as I’ve got some more brilliant suggestions for you..
1 September 2017
FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS - PERSONAL CARE
Just a few more days to go now, so In the next and final instalment of my father's day gift ideas, today it is all about personal care items...
First up there's the Milkman Grooming Co Spring Rider After Shave Serum, which is a fragranced After Shave Serum that combines a daily moisturiser to hydrate, protect and nourish with an alcohol-free after shave to soothe, tighten and tone the skin. It contains among others witch hazel, aloe vera and allantoin, along with high-end moisturisers and anti-oxidants you would usually expect to see in a much more expensive day creams including hyaluronic acid, kakadu plum extract, beta glucan plus vitamins E and B5, and I love the fact that its made with out any chemical nasties such as parabens and sulphates, silicones, mineral oils or artificial colours. And its made with love in Australia.
The fragrance is a unique Spring edition, and is particularly scented to be relevant to spring, combining masculine notes of leather and musk, with the light floral scents so typical of spring.
Milkman Grooming Co plans on launching further seasonal fragrances throughout this year to coincide with Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Spring Rider leaves my hubby's skin feeling soft and smooth following his daily shave, and leaves it smelling fresh and masculine without irritating or drying out his sensitive skin.
My hubby never ever leaves the house without doing his hair, so for him, quality hair care products such as these from MUK are brilliant choices too. I love the fact that MUK is a professional haircare brand that is local from Melbourne, Australia, and the products really are top notch. The styling range includes several different styling pastes, each different brightly coloured packaging, and each with the most gorgeous fruity scent. The MUK Raw MUK Styling Mud is a paste that gives the hair firm hold and with a nice gloss, that makes the hair look shiny, glossy and healthy. It has the most divine mango fragrance. Or there's the MUK Hard MUK Styling Mud, which gives the hair a brutal but flexible hold with a low sheen finish, and it has a beautiful fresh citrus orange scent. My husband particularly loves the Raw MUK as it makes his short hair stay put all day. And then there's our two little boys, aged 2 and 4, like their daddy, they insist on getting their hair done when we go out, but can never leave it alone, so the Hard MUK is perfect for their fine blonde hair, as gives a flexible hold so you can continue to re-style their hair throughout the day But regardless of which one you pick, they make styling the hair so easy and makes it look great all day without flaking and even surviving high humidity, all while making the hair look stylish and healthy.
For the skin, there's also the Ella Bache Men's Anti Fatique Espresso Detox Scrub, which is specifically designed for tired lack-lustre male skin. The detoxifying scrub contains among others bamboo fibres to give the skin a gentle exfoliation to smooth away rough dry skin. It also contains barley seedling extract to add proteins, enzymes, vitamins, minerals and phyto-nutrients to the skin to improve the metabolism, along with ginseng and guarana and green coffee to stimulate and improve micro-circulation and erase the signs of tiredness. The scrub has a slightly spicy and masculine scent, and it doesn't feel particularly gritty, but hubby happily says that leaves his skin feeling very soft and smooth, and with a refreshing glow, with the coffee clearly giving his skin a much needed wake-up call in the morning.
And Daddy is sure to love a handwritten personal card, such as one of the humorous greeting card from the Hallmark Shoebox collection. There are heaps of different cards to chose from, from naughty, witty, crude to pure daggy daddy cards, so there 's something for everyone and for every sense of humour too.
The fragrance is a unique Spring edition, and is particularly scented to be relevant to spring, combining masculine notes of leather and musk, with the light floral scents so typical of spring.
Milkman Grooming Co plans on launching further seasonal fragrances throughout this year to coincide with Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Spring Rider leaves my hubby's skin feeling soft and smooth following his daily shave, and leaves it smelling fresh and masculine without irritating or drying out his sensitive skin.
My hubby never ever leaves the house without doing his hair, so for him, quality hair care products such as these from MUK are brilliant choices too. I love the fact that MUK is a professional haircare brand that is local from Melbourne, Australia, and the products really are top notch. The styling range includes several different styling pastes, each different brightly coloured packaging, and each with the most gorgeous fruity scent. The MUK Raw MUK Styling Mud is a paste that gives the hair firm hold and with a nice gloss, that makes the hair look shiny, glossy and healthy. It has the most divine mango fragrance. Or there's the MUK Hard MUK Styling Mud, which gives the hair a brutal but flexible hold with a low sheen finish, and it has a beautiful fresh citrus orange scent. My husband particularly loves the Raw MUK as it makes his short hair stay put all day. And then there's our two little boys, aged 2 and 4, like their daddy, they insist on getting their hair done when we go out, but can never leave it alone, so the Hard MUK is perfect for their fine blonde hair, as gives a flexible hold so you can continue to re-style their hair throughout the day But regardless of which one you pick, they make styling the hair so easy and makes it look great all day without flaking and even surviving high humidity, all while making the hair look stylish and healthy.
For the skin, there's also the Ella Bache Men's Anti Fatique Espresso Detox Scrub, which is specifically designed for tired lack-lustre male skin. The detoxifying scrub contains among others bamboo fibres to give the skin a gentle exfoliation to smooth away rough dry skin. It also contains barley seedling extract to add proteins, enzymes, vitamins, minerals and phyto-nutrients to the skin to improve the metabolism, along with ginseng and guarana and green coffee to stimulate and improve micro-circulation and erase the signs of tiredness. The scrub has a slightly spicy and masculine scent, and it doesn't feel particularly gritty, but hubby happily says that leaves his skin feeling very soft and smooth, and with a refreshing glow, with the coffee clearly giving his skin a much needed wake-up call in the morning.
And Daddy is sure to love a handwritten personal card, such as one of the humorous greeting card from the Hallmark Shoebox collection. There are heaps of different cards to chose from, from naughty, witty, crude to pure daggy daddy cards, so there 's something for everyone and for every sense of humour too.
Milkman Grooming Co Spring Rider After Shave Serum - RRP: $40.00 / 100ml
Available from Shaver Shop and Milkman Grooming Co.
MUK Hard Muk Styling Mud - RRP: $21.95 / 95g
MUK Raw Muk Styling Mud - RRP: $21.95 / 95g
Professional hairdressing salons, Hairhouse Warehouse, and Price Attack
Ella Bache Men's Anti Fatique Espresso Detox Scrub - RRP: $39 / 50ml
Available from David Jones and Ella Bache
Hallmark Shoebox Greeting Card - RRP: $4.99ea
Available from Coles, Target, NewsXpress, The Lucky Charm and selected Kmart stores and independent retailers
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
Available from Shaver Shop and Milkman Grooming Co.
MUK Hard Muk Styling Mud - RRP: $21.95 / 95g
MUK Raw Muk Styling Mud - RRP: $21.95 / 95g
Professional hairdressing salons, Hairhouse Warehouse, and Price Attack
Ella Bache Men's Anti Fatique Espresso Detox Scrub - RRP: $39 / 50ml
Available from David Jones and Ella Bache
Hallmark Shoebox Greeting Card - RRP: $4.99ea
Available from Coles, Target, NewsXpress, The Lucky Charm and selected Kmart stores and independent retailers
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
25 July 2017
PRODUCT REVIEW: ELLA BACHE ETERNAL + REPLENISHING DAY CREAM AND REGENERATING NIGHT CREAM
Always on the hunt for the latest and greatest within anti-ageing products, I was naturally very excited when the newest launches from Ella Baché landed on my desk. So today its going to all about the new Ella Baché Eternal+ Replenishing Day Cream and Eternal+ Regenerating Night Cream.
These creams are intended for those with older skin types and those wanting to combat the signs of ageing, and sadly I do fall into that group…
The key ingredient of the Ella Baché Eternal+ Replenishing Day Cream contains is encapsulated diamond powders to gently exfoliate the skin for visibly firmer, lifted, rejuvenated even complexion that is simply more radiant. This cream is rich, and contains 4 premium olive and myrtle extracts from the Mediterranean basin which contains one of the most powerful anti-free radical molecules targeting visible signs of ageing. It helps add moisture to the skin, to encourage longevity, reduction in dark sports while rejuvenating the skins appearance, making it feel smoother, regenerated, lifted and plumped.
The cream also contains a combination of anti-ageing ingredients:
The Ella Baché’s Eternal+ Regenerating Night Cream works to reveal a visibly younger looking skin each morning. The cream is very rich and soothing is loaded the same extracts from the Mediterranean basic, along with essential nutrients from Royal Jelly and Hyaluronic Acid Spheres for a visibly firmer more youthful appearance, and it promises that already after three days skin feels more comfortable, supported and toned, and after two weeks that skin feels restored and lifted for longer.
The Night Cream also contains a mixture of powerful re-densifying, re-generating, and anti-wrinkle ingredients:
I've been using the day cream and night cream, for a few weeks, so what do I think…. Having combination skin that is often prone to breakouts, I am always concerned when trying out new anti-ageing products, mainly as they are often rich and heavy, and at times make my skin congested very quickly. But thankfully that has not been the case. Being winter, my skin does tend to become a little drier, and need a little extra care, so the richness of these creams has been very well received by my skin. Both creams absorb into the skin fairly quickly, although the slightly richer night cream does take a little longer, but once they have, both leave the skin feeling velvety soft and smooth, and with a lovely radiant sheen to the skin, so even the day, the skin looks great without makeup. That said, it of course still works perfectly under makeup too.
Since starting to use these creams, I can clearly see that my skin is both see and feel softer, smoother and more hydrated and plumbed too, as well as I also feel that it is starting to look more even, with some minor pigmentation as well as recent marks from blemishes appears to be minimised, so overall I feel that my skin is looking more youthful and glowing. Some would no doubt have found it better if the day cream had also contained some SPF, but that said, personally I actually prefer that it doesn’t, and add it on top, when I need it.
The products come in beautiful heavy duty white jars with silver lids, and they have a gorgeous subtle floral scent. I would have loved if the products had come with a little spatula, but thankfully I have one myself so I don't have to continuously dip my fingers into the jar. The products are very concentrated so you seriously only need a pea sized amount, so while the products may be a tad pricey, they will last you a long time, and your skin will thank you for it.
Ella Baché Eternal + Day Cream - RRP $135 / 50ml
Ella Baché Eternal + Night Cream RRP $145 / 50ml
These creams are intended for those with older skin types and those wanting to combat the signs of ageing, and sadly I do fall into that group…
The key ingredient of the Ella Baché Eternal+ Replenishing Day Cream contains is encapsulated diamond powders to gently exfoliate the skin for visibly firmer, lifted, rejuvenated even complexion that is simply more radiant. This cream is rich, and contains 4 premium olive and myrtle extracts from the Mediterranean basin which contains one of the most powerful anti-free radical molecules targeting visible signs of ageing. It helps add moisture to the skin, to encourage longevity, reduction in dark sports while rejuvenating the skins appearance, making it feel smoother, regenerated, lifted and plumped.
The cream also contains a combination of anti-ageing ingredients:
- Malinic Olive Acid to speed up the natural repair process and to stimulate.
- Dill Phyto Extracts to increase skin elasticity and firmness.
- Oligogalaturonides to promote epidermal growth and boosts collagen production.
- Myrtle Polyphenic Fractions, an anti-oxidant and for anti-inflammatory properties.
- Olive hydroxytyrosol to improve the skins ability to retain moisture and minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Encapsulated Diamond Powder to gently exfoliate the top layer of skin and allow products to penetrate deeper and more effectively, especially for anti-ageing.
- Adenosine amino acid to assists with anti-wrinkle and skin smoothing.
- Glycerol, a humectant which draws moisture from the air forming a protective layer to prevent water loss.
- Fatty Acids to help produce the skins natural oil barrier and keep the skin plumper, hydrated and youthful looking.
The Ella Baché’s Eternal+ Regenerating Night Cream works to reveal a visibly younger looking skin each morning. The cream is very rich and soothing is loaded the same extracts from the Mediterranean basic, along with essential nutrients from Royal Jelly and Hyaluronic Acid Spheres for a visibly firmer more youthful appearance, and it promises that already after three days skin feels more comfortable, supported and toned, and after two weeks that skin feels restored and lifted for longer.
The Night Cream also contains a mixture of powerful re-densifying, re-generating, and anti-wrinkle ingredients:
- Royal Jelly to regenerate dermal tissue, stimulate cell metabolism and moisturise. Royal Jelly also acts as an anti-septic and anti-inflammatory.
- Hyaluronic Acid Spheres, responsible for water absorption, elasticity and distribution of nutrients within the skin. Its water absorption abilities allow the epidermis to achieve excellent water binding capabilities.
- Micro Collagen to firm, lift, reduce appearances of deep wrinkles and increase hyaluronic acid production.
- Oats Glucose Polysaccharides (beta glucan), an anti-inflammatory that activates immune cells, stimulates collagen deposition and is a natural skin healer.
- Malinic Olive Acid to speed up the natural repair process and to stimulate.
- Oligogalaturonides, for anti-ageing properties to promote epidermal growth and boost collagen production.
- Myrtle Polyphenic Fractions known for its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
I've been using the day cream and night cream, for a few weeks, so what do I think…. Having combination skin that is often prone to breakouts, I am always concerned when trying out new anti-ageing products, mainly as they are often rich and heavy, and at times make my skin congested very quickly. But thankfully that has not been the case. Being winter, my skin does tend to become a little drier, and need a little extra care, so the richness of these creams has been very well received by my skin. Both creams absorb into the skin fairly quickly, although the slightly richer night cream does take a little longer, but once they have, both leave the skin feeling velvety soft and smooth, and with a lovely radiant sheen to the skin, so even the day, the skin looks great without makeup. That said, it of course still works perfectly under makeup too.
Since starting to use these creams, I can clearly see that my skin is both see and feel softer, smoother and more hydrated and plumbed too, as well as I also feel that it is starting to look more even, with some minor pigmentation as well as recent marks from blemishes appears to be minimised, so overall I feel that my skin is looking more youthful and glowing. Some would no doubt have found it better if the day cream had also contained some SPF, but that said, personally I actually prefer that it doesn’t, and add it on top, when I need it.
The products come in beautiful heavy duty white jars with silver lids, and they have a gorgeous subtle floral scent. I would have loved if the products had come with a little spatula, but thankfully I have one myself so I don't have to continuously dip my fingers into the jar. The products are very concentrated so you seriously only need a pea sized amount, so while the products may be a tad pricey, they will last you a long time, and your skin will thank you for it.
Ella Baché Eternal + Day Cream - RRP $135 / 50ml
Ella Baché Eternal + Night Cream RRP $145 / 50ml
Available at Ella Baché Salons and Online, and David Jones
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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8 August 2014
WINTER SKIN CARE FOR THE FACE
During winter when the temperatures drop, my skin reacts but getting so much drier than it usually is. That is sometimes a blessing for those of us with combination skin, as suddenly you do not have the dreaded afternoon shiny face – however, the joy is short lived, and soon the skin gets drier and drier, and often irritated too. So today I’d like to share with you some of the products I use on my face during winter to save it from drying out but rather keep it moisturised and looking healthy.
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But before I start, have you been following my series of post with products to care for your skin and hair during the cold winter months? If not you can see the one on winter care for hair or for hands and feet, or maybe the one for the body or what about the one for lip care?
Anyway, here are my selection of winter saviours for the face…
Veet Face Precision Wax & Care*
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I don’t have a lot of facial hair. Thank goodness! But do like to keep my eye brows neat, and that’s where the Veet Face Precision Wax & Care comes in handy. It comes in a small dual-ended pen with was in one end, and Soothing Aftercare Cream with aloe vera in the other end. And it is so easy to use, you simply pop the wax end into a cup of just boiled water and leave for a minute before you apply a thin layer to the desired area. You then pop a fabric strip over the wax layer, rub it a few times before you pull it back. And the final step is applying some of the soothing cream which quickly soothes the skin, taking away any redness, leaving the skin soft and moisturised. The wax end has a slanted nozzle which makes it easy to apply precisely, and giving you such a nice result that personally I prefer to do this from the comfort of my own home, and not have to venture out in the cold to salon to get it done – it is quick and easy to do, and I save quite a few dollars on the way too, as there is plenty of product in the pen for approx. 20 uses.
RRP: $15.99 – Available from supermarkets, Priceline and select pharmacies
La Mav Cranberry Bio Exfoliating Scrub*
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When it’s in the midst of winter and warm summer days seems to be but a faint memory, and the face is looking pale and lifeless, nothing works better than using an exfoliating scrub to rid your skin of dead skin cells to leave your skin looking smooth, healthy and glowing. A great option is the certified organic Cranberry Bio Exfoliating Scrub from La Mav which is perfect for combination and oily skin types such as mine. It is a deep cleansing facial scrub which contains bamboo and ascophyllumnodosum extracts to not only gently buff away dead skin cells, but also deep cleanses your pores from excess oil, surface dirt and impurities, while regulating sebum production and improving circulation, to leave your skin more even toned and luminous.
RRP: $29.95 (60ml) – Available from La Mav
Racinne Ultimate Hydra Perfection Gentle Refining Scrub*
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Another option is the Ultimate Hydra Perfection Gentle Refining Scrub from Racinne. It contains super fine exfoliating beads, yet it so gently and efficiently scrubs away dead skin cells and impurities from the pores to help promote a more glowing a brighter skin. It also contains lemon grass, peach and seaweed extracts which helps promote the skin to renew itself in 28 days and increase its absorption of nutrients and hydration for a more luminous and radiant skin. The ingredients make it smell so lovely and fresh, and as it is so gentle it can be used daily, although just a few times a week is more than sufficient as it is so potent and efficient.
RRP: $24 (75ml) – Available from Racinne
Pure Fiji Eye Crème*
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And of course you cannot forget the sensitive skin around the eyes also needing some extra TLC, and generally, eye cream is one of those products that I cannot live without. This eye crème from Pure Fiji contains a botanical blend of cold pressed nut oils, boosted with dilo and beach almond hydrosol, green coconut kinetin and a powerful of anti wrinkle peptide to help smooth fine lines and strengthen the delicate skin around the eyes. The light cream has a lovely delicate scent, and absorbs instantly into the skin, leaving it feel ever so soft and thoroughly hydrated. And it comes in the cutest little frosted glass pump bottle which makes it so easy to dispense and use.
RRP: $54.95 (15ml) – Available from Pure Fiji
Boots Laboratories Optiva Radiance Boosting Eye Balm*
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If you’re on a budget this Optiva Radiance Boosting Eye Balm from Boots Laboratories is a great suggestion. It helps to soothe and brighten the delicate area around the eye, which is more vulnerable to puffiness and dark circles as the skin is so thin in this area. The light balm has next to no scent and helps make tired skin look more radiant and healthy looking in a short period of time. It is so easy to spread and absorbs into the skin instantly as it has a quite thin formula, yet it leaves the eye area thoroughly moisturised, and without irritating as it is so gentle. And because it absorbs so quickly, it is also perfect for using under makeup.
RRP: $22 (15ml) – Available from Amcal
Elemis Maximum Moisture Day Cream*
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The words ‘maximum moisture’ is for someone with combination skin prone to breakouts enough to make me run away as fast as I can – but no need to worry with this day cream from Elemis. The cream has the consistency of a light fluid absorbing instantly into the skin, and in spite of its light formulation it is so moisturising, containing an adaptive technology that intelligently adjusts to your skin’s needs, leaving my skin moisturised, smooth and soft all day long, - and even though it is so moisturising, it never leaves my skin feeling greasy. This also means that it works perfectly under makeup too.
RRP: $83 (50ml) – Available from The Facial Co
Ella Bache Paris Spirulines Intensive Wrinkle Smoothing Cream with Spirulina*
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The constant change between the cold outside air, and the warmth inside with the heather going, is enough to leave my otherwise combination and slightly greasy skin craving extra moisture. One brilliant suggestion is the Spirulines Intensive Wrinkle Smoothing Cream from Ella Bache. This concentrated cream is rich in 220 life-essential elements including 70% protein, vitamins, trace elements, minerals, amino acids, which instantly recharges the skin, nourishes it and gives it intense moisture, while visibly improving the appearance of the skin and helps reduce any signs of ageing.
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The slightly green cream smells seriously divine, and I love how velvety soft, smooth and glowing it makes my skin.
RRP: $118 (50ml) – Available from Ella Bache
Nutrimetics Ultra Care+ Vitamin Oil with Vitamins A & E*
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If you want to give your skin a vitamin boost, then you just cannot go past the Vitamin Oil from Nutrimetics which contains a concentrated blend of oils from Soybean, Safflower, Wheat Germ and Avocado as well as Vitamins A and E, which combined delivers an intense treatment and nourishment to your skin, improving moisture retention and instantly restoring and relieving even extreme dryness. Just a few drops after cleansing and toning your skin is all that it takes, and the dropper bottle makes this quick and easy without any wastage.
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And the beauty is that this small bottle of oil is a multi-tasking oil, also suitable to help improve dry areas on the body, for dry and flaky nails and cuticles, in your hair to tame down any fizz or use as an intensive hair treatment before washing it. A true little gem!
RRP: $47 (25ml) – Available from Nutrimetics
Thalgo Melt-Away Mask*
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Sometimes not even a very moisturising moisturiser is enough, and you need to reach for a moisture mask to get your skin back to optimum health. I do not have sensitive skin, but a walk with my little boy in the pram in the cold and chilly Melbourne winter weather is enough to leave my cheeks flushed and wind burnt – but as soon as I pop on the Melt Away Mask my skin is instantly soothed and replenished. It is rich in Omega 3 and 6 and helps regulate skin flaking mechanisms, reinforce skin barrier to reduce excess water loss and stimulate cellular regeneration. Left on my skin for just 10-15 minutes and I am left with the softest and most glowing skin.
RRP: $48.95 (50ml) – Available from The Facial Co
Avene Thermal Spring Water*
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Another fantastic option for irritated, blushed and red skin is a quick spray of the Avene Thermal Spring Water, which is enough to instantly offer relief by soothing and calming my skin. And it is perfect for use too during summer when your skin needs cooling down in the hot weather. And the best part is that it is as perfect to use on both clean skin and on top of makeup, and also works like a dream as a makeup setting spray.
RRP: $13.99 (150ml) – Available from Priceline and select pharmacies
Thalgo L’Oceane*
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Sometimes applying moisture to your skin is just not enough, and you need to moisture from within. During summer I haven’t got an issue with drinking lots of water, but in winter when it’s cold, I just tend to forget to drink until I am actually really thirsty, or I reach for a cup of tea instead, neither of which is benefitting my skin, or my overall health for that matter.
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Enter the Thalgo L’Oceane. These small ampoules contain hypertonic seawater collected in the pure water and are chock full of essential micro-nutrients for the physiological elimination and regeneration of cells, helping to relieve you from feeling of tired, stressed and dehydrated. Just one or two of these ampoules a day taken before a meal, will give you an energy boost, while helping to detoxify, revitalise and hydrate the body and help you feel more energetic and less fatigued. And who doesn’t need that during winter. The water does taste slightly like salty sea water, and although I don’t particularly love this taste, I do like that these natural ingredients makes my skin look more glowing and radiant and gives me a little extra energy.
RRP: $29 (20 Ampoules) – Available from The Facial Co
*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
So there you go, these are some of my winter saviours for my face.
Have you tried any of these? What do you think of this selection? Does your skin tend to get drier during winter? Which products do you reach for?
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But before I start, have you been following my series of post with products to care for your skin and hair during the cold winter months? If not you can see the one on winter care for hair or for hands and feet, or maybe the one for the body or what about the one for lip care?
Anyway, here are my selection of winter saviours for the face…
Veet Face Precision Wax & Care*
RRP: $15.99 – Available from supermarkets, Priceline and select pharmacies
La Mav Cranberry Bio Exfoliating Scrub*
When it’s in the midst of winter and warm summer days seems to be but a faint memory, and the face is looking pale and lifeless, nothing works better than using an exfoliating scrub to rid your skin of dead skin cells to leave your skin looking smooth, healthy and glowing. A great option is the certified organic Cranberry Bio Exfoliating Scrub from La Mav which is perfect for combination and oily skin types such as mine. It is a deep cleansing facial scrub which contains bamboo and ascophyllumnodosum extracts to not only gently buff away dead skin cells, but also deep cleanses your pores from excess oil, surface dirt and impurities, while regulating sebum production and improving circulation, to leave your skin more even toned and luminous.
RRP: $29.95 (60ml) – Available from La Mav
Racinne Ultimate Hydra Perfection Gentle Refining Scrub*
Another option is the Ultimate Hydra Perfection Gentle Refining Scrub from Racinne. It contains super fine exfoliating beads, yet it so gently and efficiently scrubs away dead skin cells and impurities from the pores to help promote a more glowing a brighter skin. It also contains lemon grass, peach and seaweed extracts which helps promote the skin to renew itself in 28 days and increase its absorption of nutrients and hydration for a more luminous and radiant skin. The ingredients make it smell so lovely and fresh, and as it is so gentle it can be used daily, although just a few times a week is more than sufficient as it is so potent and efficient.
RRP: $24 (75ml) – Available from Racinne
Pure Fiji Eye Crème*
And of course you cannot forget the sensitive skin around the eyes also needing some extra TLC, and generally, eye cream is one of those products that I cannot live without. This eye crème from Pure Fiji contains a botanical blend of cold pressed nut oils, boosted with dilo and beach almond hydrosol, green coconut kinetin and a powerful of anti wrinkle peptide to help smooth fine lines and strengthen the delicate skin around the eyes. The light cream has a lovely delicate scent, and absorbs instantly into the skin, leaving it feel ever so soft and thoroughly hydrated. And it comes in the cutest little frosted glass pump bottle which makes it so easy to dispense and use.
RRP: $54.95 (15ml) – Available from Pure Fiji
Boots Laboratories Optiva Radiance Boosting Eye Balm*
If you’re on a budget this Optiva Radiance Boosting Eye Balm from Boots Laboratories is a great suggestion. It helps to soothe and brighten the delicate area around the eye, which is more vulnerable to puffiness and dark circles as the skin is so thin in this area. The light balm has next to no scent and helps make tired skin look more radiant and healthy looking in a short period of time. It is so easy to spread and absorbs into the skin instantly as it has a quite thin formula, yet it leaves the eye area thoroughly moisturised, and without irritating as it is so gentle. And because it absorbs so quickly, it is also perfect for using under makeup.
RRP: $22 (15ml) – Available from Amcal
Elemis Maximum Moisture Day Cream*
The words ‘maximum moisture’ is for someone with combination skin prone to breakouts enough to make me run away as fast as I can – but no need to worry with this day cream from Elemis. The cream has the consistency of a light fluid absorbing instantly into the skin, and in spite of its light formulation it is so moisturising, containing an adaptive technology that intelligently adjusts to your skin’s needs, leaving my skin moisturised, smooth and soft all day long, - and even though it is so moisturising, it never leaves my skin feeling greasy. This also means that it works perfectly under makeup too.
RRP: $83 (50ml) – Available from The Facial Co
Ella Bache Paris Spirulines Intensive Wrinkle Smoothing Cream with Spirulina*
The constant change between the cold outside air, and the warmth inside with the heather going, is enough to leave my otherwise combination and slightly greasy skin craving extra moisture. One brilliant suggestion is the Spirulines Intensive Wrinkle Smoothing Cream from Ella Bache. This concentrated cream is rich in 220 life-essential elements including 70% protein, vitamins, trace elements, minerals, amino acids, which instantly recharges the skin, nourishes it and gives it intense moisture, while visibly improving the appearance of the skin and helps reduce any signs of ageing.
The slightly green cream smells seriously divine, and I love how velvety soft, smooth and glowing it makes my skin.
RRP: $118 (50ml) – Available from Ella Bache
Nutrimetics Ultra Care+ Vitamin Oil with Vitamins A & E*
If you want to give your skin a vitamin boost, then you just cannot go past the Vitamin Oil from Nutrimetics which contains a concentrated blend of oils from Soybean, Safflower, Wheat Germ and Avocado as well as Vitamins A and E, which combined delivers an intense treatment and nourishment to your skin, improving moisture retention and instantly restoring and relieving even extreme dryness. Just a few drops after cleansing and toning your skin is all that it takes, and the dropper bottle makes this quick and easy without any wastage.
And the beauty is that this small bottle of oil is a multi-tasking oil, also suitable to help improve dry areas on the body, for dry and flaky nails and cuticles, in your hair to tame down any fizz or use as an intensive hair treatment before washing it. A true little gem!
RRP: $47 (25ml) – Available from Nutrimetics
Thalgo Melt-Away Mask*
Sometimes not even a very moisturising moisturiser is enough, and you need to reach for a moisture mask to get your skin back to optimum health. I do not have sensitive skin, but a walk with my little boy in the pram in the cold and chilly Melbourne winter weather is enough to leave my cheeks flushed and wind burnt – but as soon as I pop on the Melt Away Mask my skin is instantly soothed and replenished. It is rich in Omega 3 and 6 and helps regulate skin flaking mechanisms, reinforce skin barrier to reduce excess water loss and stimulate cellular regeneration. Left on my skin for just 10-15 minutes and I am left with the softest and most glowing skin.
RRP: $48.95 (50ml) – Available from The Facial Co
Avene Thermal Spring Water*
Another fantastic option for irritated, blushed and red skin is a quick spray of the Avene Thermal Spring Water, which is enough to instantly offer relief by soothing and calming my skin. And it is perfect for use too during summer when your skin needs cooling down in the hot weather. And the best part is that it is as perfect to use on both clean skin and on top of makeup, and also works like a dream as a makeup setting spray.
RRP: $13.99 (150ml) – Available from Priceline and select pharmacies
Thalgo L’Oceane*
Sometimes applying moisture to your skin is just not enough, and you need to moisture from within. During summer I haven’t got an issue with drinking lots of water, but in winter when it’s cold, I just tend to forget to drink until I am actually really thirsty, or I reach for a cup of tea instead, neither of which is benefitting my skin, or my overall health for that matter.
Enter the Thalgo L’Oceane. These small ampoules contain hypertonic seawater collected in the pure water and are chock full of essential micro-nutrients for the physiological elimination and regeneration of cells, helping to relieve you from feeling of tired, stressed and dehydrated. Just one or two of these ampoules a day taken before a meal, will give you an energy boost, while helping to detoxify, revitalise and hydrate the body and help you feel more energetic and less fatigued. And who doesn’t need that during winter. The water does taste slightly like salty sea water, and although I don’t particularly love this taste, I do like that these natural ingredients makes my skin look more glowing and radiant and gives me a little extra energy.
RRP: $29 (20 Ampoules) – Available from The Facial Co
*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
So there you go, these are some of my winter saviours for my face.
Have you tried any of these? What do you think of this selection? Does your skin tend to get drier during winter? Which products do you reach for?
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7 December 2012
Haul: Best in Beauty 2012
Each year Beauty Heaven holds the Best in Beauty awards, which they kind
of classify as a kind of like the Hollywood Hall of Fame, where some of the
best beauty legends are honoured within every category from face, body, hair, nails etc. The Best in Beauty awards honour an outstanding product in each
category.
The products have been nominated by the beauty industry (with the only rule that the products must be products must be available for review on Beauty Heaven, which is seriously not an issue, as almost every product imaginable is listed on there.
Products for Hubby
Products for the Feet
Body Products
Various Products
Electric Toothbrush
Hair Styling
Body Treatment
Skin Physics
Perfume & Makeup Brushes
SK-II Products
Prevage and La Prairie Products
More Skincare
Lip Products
Foundation, Primer and Concealer
Eye Product
Benefit Products
Some haul!! Needless to say that I am very
excited! So many new and products to trial – and review, so this will sure keep
me busy on the blog for quite some time..
You can also see full details of the winning products here.
The products have been nominated by the beauty industry (with the only rule that the products must be products must be available for review on Beauty Heaven, which is seriously not an issue, as almost every product imaginable is listed on there.
Hereafter it is up to the members of Beauty Heaven to judge the
nominated products through reviews and star ratings, as well as through a ballot where members can award their three favourite nominated
products the secret points.
Once the winning products have been
announced, fifteen members of Beauty Heaven who have participated in the
voting, will also have the chance to win a pack worth over $1600, containing
many of the winning products.
I have participated in this every single
year since it started, and finally, I have won. And for the past 6 weeks I have
been waiting for my pack of goodies to arrive. I am so excited about all the
products, as these products are simply the best of the best of beauty products
available in Australia.
Now on to the products...here’s what I received....and sorry in advance for the many pictures...
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| Even my dogs got very excited when the big box of goodies arrived.. |
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Body Treatment
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You can also see full details of the winning products here.
Have you tried any of all these products?
Which three products would you nominate for a Best in Beauty award?
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