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14 December 2016
XMAS BEAUTY GIFT IDEAS UNDER $25
Today I've got a selection of Xmas gift ideas suitable for any beauty lover, and the best part, none of them will break the bank as they are all under $25, so they're great stocking fillers too.
First up is the Olive Hands Gift Set, which contains a Pomegranate Hand & Nail Cream (50ml) as well as a Blackcurrant Hand & Nail Cream (50ml). Inside the purple gift box you'll find the two tubes of hand and nail cream, the purple Blackcurrant and the Pink Pomegranate one, and I really love these brightly coloured tubes.
Each of the creams have the most gorgous fresh and natural fruity scents, with my personal favourite being the Pomegranate as it is slightly fresher. The cream has a lovely consistency and absorbs quickly and easily into my dry hands, leaving them silky soft and smooth, without any stickiness and with the gorgeous scent lingering for quite some time. Olive is a New Zealand brand, known for their natural skincare made from active and botanical ingredients and which are all free from parabens, mineral oils, colourants, artificial fragrances and silicones.
Next up there's the Evodia Byron Bay Frangipani gift set, which contains a Hand Cream (100ml) and Fragrance Roll-On (15ml). The Hand Cream is made with among others Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba and Avocado Oils as well as Cocoa Butter. It is a thick and rich hand cream, which naturally takes a few moments to absorb into the skin but the wait is worthwhile as is super nourishing and moisturising, and leaves you hands silky soft for hours. It has the most gorgeous frangipani scent, that is quite strong for a hand cream, which I really love as it means the beautiful scent lingers for a long time.
The gift set also includes a frangipani Roll-On fragrance - and don't be fooled by the little roll-on bottle, as this one really packs a punch. It is a very concentrated fragrance designed to roll onto your pulse points for a lasting floral scent - and should you want to touch-up throughout the day, it has the perfect size to pop into the handbag.
Then there's the Goodness Grab & Go Try-Me Kit. As Goodness says, "this pack smooshes, drips, squeezes and scoops all your natural skincare needs. Packed with mega-omega boosting certified organic chia seed oil, your skin, your mates or your carry-on will love you for it". This means that this skincare kit really contains everything you need for a trip away, including a Certified Organic Seed Oil (5ml), which is a light oil containing high doses of Omega 3 and Omega 6. it also contains an Every Day Cream Cleanser (20ml), which is a super gentle cream cleanser that removes all makeup, dirt and grime that has built up on your skin throughout the day (and night). It contains apple extract, chia seed, avocado and coconut oils. It also contains an Every Week Face Scrub (10ml), which as the name suggests is a facial scrub to be used weekly. It is packed with powdered pumice, chia seed, avocado and coconut oils, and it gently helps buff away dead skin cells to help reveal as clearer and smoother skin. Then there's the Every Morning Moisturiser (20ml), which is a lovely light, yet very hydrating cream that apart from the chia seed, avocado and coconut oils, also contain bilberry and hibiscus extracts. Finally, the gift set also includes an Every Evening Cream, which is a jar with a very thick and nourishing cream, while it is still non greasy and absorbs into the skin quickly. It contains the chia seed, avocado and coconut oils aw well as honeysuckle flower extract. Goodness is a New Zealand brand, and I love the pastel coloured tubes and jars, and the humorous comments printed on the labels such as 'apply to clean face. Admire your awesomeness (and check your teeth for kale), and Remove Makeup. Apply. Sleep. Wake. Repeat after 15-18 hours".
If you're after makeup, Sugarbaby has got a the most stunning nude eye shadow palette called Amplif-eye Natural Eyeshadow Palette. This palette contains 14 beautiful neural shades ranging from soft nudes to intense chocolate and charcoals, and even a black. The top row of the palette contains 7 shimmering shades, while the bottom row contain 7 matte shades. The shades are soft and easy to apply and blend, and they are also, especially considering the very low price of this palette, very pigmented and wear very well during the day. This means that you can easily build up the intensity of the shades (and even more so if you apply them with a damp brush!), or of course just apply them as a wash of colour. All the shades in the palette are beautifully coordinated so you'd use every single shade, and they are very wearable for both a day-time 'no- makeup look, or a more intense nighttime look. If you cannot afford or justify the hefty price tag of some of the branded nude eye palettes, then this one from Sugarbaby is a great alternative. I also love the packaging, the white leather look, with the large internal mirror and the double ended brush applicator, makes it look very sleek and stylish, and also more expensive than it really is.
Designer Brands also have countless gift sets that you cannot miss, including the Nude Pout Perfection Gift Set. This set is a 3 piece lip kit that contains just what you need to enhance your natural lip shape and achieve a full luscious lip, including a nude shaded lip pencil to use to outline your lips. It also includes a velvet lipstick in a nude soft mauve shade, that is giving you full colour intensity in just one swipe, and a matte look that lasts hours, while still feeling soft and non-drying on the lips. Finally, there's also a pale golden shimmery lip gloss that you can use on top for a plumper and fuller looking lips. Or of course, you can use both the lipstick or the gloss individually on their own. This kit is also available in a Ruby Red option for those preferring a bolder lip.
For the brows, Designer Brands has this great Brow Perfection Set, which contains absolutely everything you need for the perfect brow, including tweezers to pluck the brows, and Angled Brush and a Spoolie to shape and fill in the brows, a brow powder kit with three different powders so you can custom select your perfect shade for filling in the brows. It also contains a bro pencil to add shape and definition, while the 5 stencils helps you shape your brow like a pro, and gives you different looks to try too.
Olive Hands Gift Set - RRP: $19.95
Olive Skincare is available from Olive Online and select pharmacies
Evodia Byron Bay Frangipani Gift Set - RRP: $19.95
Available from Myer stores, selected pharmacies, gift and home wares stores and from Evodia online.
Goodness Grab & Go Try-Me Kit - RRP: $24.95
Available from Goodness
Sugarbaby Amplif-eye Natural Eyeshadow Palette
Available from Sugarbaby Online and Myer
DB Designer Brands Nude Perfection Lip Kit - RRP: $14.99
DB Designer Brands Brow Perfection Kit - RRP: $12.99
Available from Designer Brands
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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First up is the Olive Hands Gift Set, which contains a Pomegranate Hand & Nail Cream (50ml) as well as a Blackcurrant Hand & Nail Cream (50ml). Inside the purple gift box you'll find the two tubes of hand and nail cream, the purple Blackcurrant and the Pink Pomegranate one, and I really love these brightly coloured tubes.
Each of the creams have the most gorgous fresh and natural fruity scents, with my personal favourite being the Pomegranate as it is slightly fresher. The cream has a lovely consistency and absorbs quickly and easily into my dry hands, leaving them silky soft and smooth, without any stickiness and with the gorgeous scent lingering for quite some time. Olive is a New Zealand brand, known for their natural skincare made from active and botanical ingredients and which are all free from parabens, mineral oils, colourants, artificial fragrances and silicones.
Next up there's the Evodia Byron Bay Frangipani gift set, which contains a Hand Cream (100ml) and Fragrance Roll-On (15ml). The Hand Cream is made with among others Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba and Avocado Oils as well as Cocoa Butter. It is a thick and rich hand cream, which naturally takes a few moments to absorb into the skin but the wait is worthwhile as is super nourishing and moisturising, and leaves you hands silky soft for hours. It has the most gorgeous frangipani scent, that is quite strong for a hand cream, which I really love as it means the beautiful scent lingers for a long time.
The gift set also includes a frangipani Roll-On fragrance - and don't be fooled by the little roll-on bottle, as this one really packs a punch. It is a very concentrated fragrance designed to roll onto your pulse points for a lasting floral scent - and should you want to touch-up throughout the day, it has the perfect size to pop into the handbag.
Then there's the Goodness Grab & Go Try-Me Kit. As Goodness says, "this pack smooshes, drips, squeezes and scoops all your natural skincare needs. Packed with mega-omega boosting certified organic chia seed oil, your skin, your mates or your carry-on will love you for it". This means that this skincare kit really contains everything you need for a trip away, including a Certified Organic Seed Oil (5ml), which is a light oil containing high doses of Omega 3 and Omega 6. it also contains an Every Day Cream Cleanser (20ml), which is a super gentle cream cleanser that removes all makeup, dirt and grime that has built up on your skin throughout the day (and night). It contains apple extract, chia seed, avocado and coconut oils. It also contains an Every Week Face Scrub (10ml), which as the name suggests is a facial scrub to be used weekly. It is packed with powdered pumice, chia seed, avocado and coconut oils, and it gently helps buff away dead skin cells to help reveal as clearer and smoother skin. Then there's the Every Morning Moisturiser (20ml), which is a lovely light, yet very hydrating cream that apart from the chia seed, avocado and coconut oils, also contain bilberry and hibiscus extracts. Finally, the gift set also includes an Every Evening Cream, which is a jar with a very thick and nourishing cream, while it is still non greasy and absorbs into the skin quickly. It contains the chia seed, avocado and coconut oils aw well as honeysuckle flower extract. Goodness is a New Zealand brand, and I love the pastel coloured tubes and jars, and the humorous comments printed on the labels such as 'apply to clean face. Admire your awesomeness (and check your teeth for kale), and Remove Makeup. Apply. Sleep. Wake. Repeat after 15-18 hours".
If you're after makeup, Sugarbaby has got a the most stunning nude eye shadow palette called Amplif-eye Natural Eyeshadow Palette. This palette contains 14 beautiful neural shades ranging from soft nudes to intense chocolate and charcoals, and even a black. The top row of the palette contains 7 shimmering shades, while the bottom row contain 7 matte shades. The shades are soft and easy to apply and blend, and they are also, especially considering the very low price of this palette, very pigmented and wear very well during the day. This means that you can easily build up the intensity of the shades (and even more so if you apply them with a damp brush!), or of course just apply them as a wash of colour. All the shades in the palette are beautifully coordinated so you'd use every single shade, and they are very wearable for both a day-time 'no- makeup look, or a more intense nighttime look. If you cannot afford or justify the hefty price tag of some of the branded nude eye palettes, then this one from Sugarbaby is a great alternative. I also love the packaging, the white leather look, with the large internal mirror and the double ended brush applicator, makes it look very sleek and stylish, and also more expensive than it really is.
Designer Brands also have countless gift sets that you cannot miss, including the Nude Pout Perfection Gift Set. This set is a 3 piece lip kit that contains just what you need to enhance your natural lip shape and achieve a full luscious lip, including a nude shaded lip pencil to use to outline your lips. It also includes a velvet lipstick in a nude soft mauve shade, that is giving you full colour intensity in just one swipe, and a matte look that lasts hours, while still feeling soft and non-drying on the lips. Finally, there's also a pale golden shimmery lip gloss that you can use on top for a plumper and fuller looking lips. Or of course, you can use both the lipstick or the gloss individually on their own. This kit is also available in a Ruby Red option for those preferring a bolder lip.
For the brows, Designer Brands has this great Brow Perfection Set, which contains absolutely everything you need for the perfect brow, including tweezers to pluck the brows, and Angled Brush and a Spoolie to shape and fill in the brows, a brow powder kit with three different powders so you can custom select your perfect shade for filling in the brows. It also contains a bro pencil to add shape and definition, while the 5 stencils helps you shape your brow like a pro, and gives you different looks to try too.
Olive Hands Gift Set - RRP: $19.95
Olive Skincare is available from Olive Online and select pharmacies
Evodia Byron Bay Frangipani Gift Set - RRP: $19.95
Available from Myer stores, selected pharmacies, gift and home wares stores and from Evodia online.
Goodness Grab & Go Try-Me Kit - RRP: $24.95
Available from Goodness
Sugarbaby Amplif-eye Natural Eyeshadow Palette
Available from Sugarbaby Online and Myer
DB Designer Brands Nude Perfection Lip Kit - RRP: $14.99
DB Designer Brands Brow Perfection Kit - RRP: $12.99
Available from Designer Brands
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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21 September 2016
PRODUCT REVIEW: ARBONNE RE9 SMOOTHING FACIAL CLEANSER AND REGENERATING TONER AND NOURISHING FACIAL OIL
Today I'm going to talk about a couple of products from Arbonne that I've been putting to the test lately, which includes the RE9 Smoothing Facial Cleaner, the RE9 Regenerating Toner, and the Nourishing Facial Oil. And if you're regularly stopping by my little blog, you'll know that I've always been very impressed with Arbonne and the products that I've tried, so needless to say that I was also very happy putting these to the test.
Let's start with the Arbonne RE9 Smoothing Facial Cleanser. The RE9 range gets its name from the 9 potent ingredients that have been used in the products, which includes algae extract, vitamin C, bio-hydria complex, vitaspheres, elhibin, stimu-tex, alpha lipoic acid, copper, peptide and alpha and beta hydroxyl acids. Combining these ingredients with botanical ingredients including pineapple and papaya enzymes, marine lavender extract, beech tree bud extracts and kudzu root extract claims to “help support collagen and elastin production, nurturing the skin, leaving it softer and hydrated”.
This thick and rich foaming cleanser is easily washes away all makeup, except for my waterproof which I regardless still prefer to remove with a separate eye makeup remover first. The cleanser is very gentle, and does leave my skin feeling soft and smooth, and not dry or stripped from essential oils unlike many other cleansers. I love that it comes in an easy to use pump bottle, and that it has a fresh gentle scent of orange.
I then follow with the Arbonne RE9 Regenerating Toner, which I have actually previously in full, which you can see here. In short, this cleanser in a convenient pump bottle, making it super easy to apply after cleansing the skin - but of course, as you spray it onto the skin, unlike other toners that you swipe across the skin with a cotton pad, this one doesn't remove any remaining makeup or cleanser, but rather it soothes and refreshes the skin and add extra moisture and vitamins and helps regenerate the skin. In addition, I have also enjoyed using it on top of my makeup throughout the day to freshen it up. Like the RE9 Cleanser it also contains the 9 potent ingredients, and it does feel lovely on the skin, and I love the fact that it too has anti-ageing properties and is so gentle that it doesn't strip my skin with harsh ingredients and alcohol.
Finally, there's Arbonne Nourishing Face Oil which contains among others omega fatty acids 3 and 6 and a super antioxidants, and promises to help support the skin, giving it intense hydration and moisture, improve the look of the skin's texture, and give the skin a more illuminated, radiant and even-toned complexion. With my combination ski, I am always concerned when I use not just oils, but any concentrated products on my skin, as they have shown to often quickly make my skin very congested and make it breakout. But thankfully that has not been the case with this oil, which is very light in consistency, and hence absorbs quickly into the skin without any greasiness. And it is very concentrated too, so you only need about 2-3 drops to cover your full face and neck.
The Nourishing Face Oil comes in a gorgeous white glass bottle with a convenient dropper that makes it easy to dispense just the amount of product needed. It has a slightly odd, slightly chemical scent that I'm not particularly fond off, but luckily it does fade rather quickly so it's not really an issue.
After having used the oil for a few weeks, prior to my usual moisturiser morning and night, I can definitely see that it has added intense moisture and nourishment to my skin, as it does look plumper and consequently also more radiant and glowing. I am not sure if it has made any significant difference to evening out my patchy and pigmented skin tone, but I'd also be surprised if a skincare product could correct in just a few weeks, what has been developing over many many years!
Overall I have yet again enjoyed trying out these products from Arbonne. The RE9 Cleanser and Toner are really lovely, and great for my ageing skin, and combined with the Nourishing Oil, my skin is without a doubt looking a little healthier and radiant, and hence also more well-rested and younger too.
Arbonne RE9 Smoothing Facial Cleaner - RRP: $65.50 / 90ml
Arbonne RE9 Regenerating Toner - RRP: $56 / 50ml
Arbonne Nourishing Facial Oil - RRP: $110 / 30ml
Available from Arbonne
Let's start with the Arbonne RE9 Smoothing Facial Cleanser. The RE9 range gets its name from the 9 potent ingredients that have been used in the products, which includes algae extract, vitamin C, bio-hydria complex, vitaspheres, elhibin, stimu-tex, alpha lipoic acid, copper, peptide and alpha and beta hydroxyl acids. Combining these ingredients with botanical ingredients including pineapple and papaya enzymes, marine lavender extract, beech tree bud extracts and kudzu root extract claims to “help support collagen and elastin production, nurturing the skin, leaving it softer and hydrated”.
This thick and rich foaming cleanser is easily washes away all makeup, except for my waterproof which I regardless still prefer to remove with a separate eye makeup remover first. The cleanser is very gentle, and does leave my skin feeling soft and smooth, and not dry or stripped from essential oils unlike many other cleansers. I love that it comes in an easy to use pump bottle, and that it has a fresh gentle scent of orange.
I then follow with the Arbonne RE9 Regenerating Toner, which I have actually previously in full, which you can see here. In short, this cleanser in a convenient pump bottle, making it super easy to apply after cleansing the skin - but of course, as you spray it onto the skin, unlike other toners that you swipe across the skin with a cotton pad, this one doesn't remove any remaining makeup or cleanser, but rather it soothes and refreshes the skin and add extra moisture and vitamins and helps regenerate the skin. In addition, I have also enjoyed using it on top of my makeup throughout the day to freshen it up. Like the RE9 Cleanser it also contains the 9 potent ingredients, and it does feel lovely on the skin, and I love the fact that it too has anti-ageing properties and is so gentle that it doesn't strip my skin with harsh ingredients and alcohol.
Finally, there's Arbonne Nourishing Face Oil which contains among others omega fatty acids 3 and 6 and a super antioxidants, and promises to help support the skin, giving it intense hydration and moisture, improve the look of the skin's texture, and give the skin a more illuminated, radiant and even-toned complexion. With my combination ski, I am always concerned when I use not just oils, but any concentrated products on my skin, as they have shown to often quickly make my skin very congested and make it breakout. But thankfully that has not been the case with this oil, which is very light in consistency, and hence absorbs quickly into the skin without any greasiness. And it is very concentrated too, so you only need about 2-3 drops to cover your full face and neck.
The Nourishing Face Oil comes in a gorgeous white glass bottle with a convenient dropper that makes it easy to dispense just the amount of product needed. It has a slightly odd, slightly chemical scent that I'm not particularly fond off, but luckily it does fade rather quickly so it's not really an issue.
After having used the oil for a few weeks, prior to my usual moisturiser morning and night, I can definitely see that it has added intense moisture and nourishment to my skin, as it does look plumper and consequently also more radiant and glowing. I am not sure if it has made any significant difference to evening out my patchy and pigmented skin tone, but I'd also be surprised if a skincare product could correct in just a few weeks, what has been developing over many many years!
Overall I have yet again enjoyed trying out these products from Arbonne. The RE9 Cleanser and Toner are really lovely, and great for my ageing skin, and combined with the Nourishing Oil, my skin is without a doubt looking a little healthier and radiant, and hence also more well-rested and younger too.
Arbonne RE9 Smoothing Facial Cleaner - RRP: $65.50 / 90ml
Arbonne RE9 Regenerating Toner - RRP: $56 / 50ml
Arbonne Nourishing Facial Oil - RRP: $110 / 30ml
Available from Arbonne
* Products have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
4 March 2016
PRODUCT REVIEW: LUST HAVE IT FEBRUARY 2016
The January Lust Have It Box arrived yesterday, here's what was inside and my thoughts...
What They Say
Lust Have It boxes regularly contains products worth $60+ for only $19.95/month! Monthly box filled with 5 to 6 premium beauty samples. Delivered to your home or work each month for you to try.
RRP: Lust Have It Box (monthly) RRP: $19.95, Eco Box (quarterly) RRP: $29.95 – but if you use my unique code LIFESTYLE at the checkout on the Lush Have It website, you are eligible for $5 off your first box from Lust Have It, and at the same time you’ll also be supporting Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter, as I will get a few dollars too if someone subscribes using this code.
Available from Lust Have It
What I Say:
Like previous months, this months’ products arrived in a mesh bag, although this month it is red and this month it included three full sized items and three deluxe sample sizes as well two shampoo and conditioner sachet samples.
Be a Bombshell Mascara - Full Size (RRP: $21)
This mascara claims to be a richly pigmented volumising mascara that also offers a multidimentional look. This sound pretty good, so looking forward to trying it, and in spite of having countless other mascaras waiting to be used, another one certainly doesn't go astray.
Lanolips Everyday Hand Balm - Full Size (RRP: $22.95)
Love Lanolips so the mere inclusion of this makes this month's bag great value for me. There was the option of the hand balm or the ointment, but personally, although I've already gone through a few tubes of this cream, pleased to have received the hand cream, so win win.
Mellow Cosmetics Matte Lipstick - Full Size ($18)
I have, through Lust Have It, tried a few different products from Mellow by now, and generally I've liked it, so I should be pleased with the inclusion of a full sized lipstick, which is something I haven't tried from their range. However, unfortunately I got a shade called Candy Gloss, which is a bright blue toned fuchsia shade, which I unfortunately just don't feel suits me. There was also the alternative of receiving a blush, and naturally I wish I'd received one of those in stead!
The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream - Sample, 15ml (RRP: $24.95/50ml)
I can't remember the last time I actually tried any of the skin care products from the Body Shop, so do look forward to seeing how this one stacks up, although claiming to be an intensely moisturising cream, I can fear that it is too rich for my combination skin, but will certainly be putting it to the test.
The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil - Sample, 7ml (RRP: $24.95/50ml)
This is a very little adorable bottle of facial oil that promises to rehydrate parched skin for an all day glow. I have heard and seen a lot about this new range from the Body Shop so look forward to trying it out.
The Body Shop Indian Summer Fig Eau de Toilette - Sample, 1.5ml (RRP: $36.95/50ml)
Wow, fragrances from the Body Shop have come a long way too, think its about time I go in-store and explore their new ranges! This is nice refreshing green scent, perfect for spring and summer wear. I'm notorious for not using small fragrance samples, as I simply always forget, but this one does smell lovely, so I'll be sure to actually try it on properly.
Garnier Fructis Full and Luscious Shampoo and Conditioner - Samples, 2 x 10ml (RRP: $5.95/250ml each)
I have already tried full sizes of this shampoo and conditioner, so as such these samples do not excite it. That said, I did enjoy using them as they not only smell incredible, they really also did make my hair look fuller and very shiny and healthy too, just as promised. The only reason I haven't repurchased is because I'm trying hard to use up the countless of bottles of shampoo and conditioner already in my stash first.
Overall, I am very impressed with this months Lust Have It box. Again, the inclusion of the Lanolips hand Balm did it for me, everything else included is just a bonus. Of the other products I will be looking forward to trying out the Be a Bombshell Mascara, the Body Shop Oil and Eau de Toilette. If I have to be negative, my only issue is that there are three products from the Body Shop, and while I clearly need to get up to speed with their current product offering, for the sake of exploring new brands and products, which these beauty boxes are all about for me, I would have loved to see a little more variety by a least one of the products replaced by another brand.
That said, well-done on what is already proven to be a great start to this year's Lust Have It boxes!
* Some products may have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
What They Say
Lust Have It boxes regularly contains products worth $60+ for only $19.95/month! Monthly box filled with 5 to 6 premium beauty samples. Delivered to your home or work each month for you to try.
RRP: Lust Have It Box (monthly) RRP: $19.95, Eco Box (quarterly) RRP: $29.95 – but if you use my unique code LIFESTYLE at the checkout on the Lush Have It website, you are eligible for $5 off your first box from Lust Have It, and at the same time you’ll also be supporting Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter, as I will get a few dollars too if someone subscribes using this code.
Available from Lust Have It
What I Say:
Like previous months, this months’ products arrived in a mesh bag, although this month it is red and this month it included three full sized items and three deluxe sample sizes as well two shampoo and conditioner sachet samples.
Be a Bombshell Mascara - Full Size (RRP: $21)
This mascara claims to be a richly pigmented volumising mascara that also offers a multidimentional look. This sound pretty good, so looking forward to trying it, and in spite of having countless other mascaras waiting to be used, another one certainly doesn't go astray.
Lanolips Everyday Hand Balm - Full Size (RRP: $22.95)
Love Lanolips so the mere inclusion of this makes this month's bag great value for me. There was the option of the hand balm or the ointment, but personally, although I've already gone through a few tubes of this cream, pleased to have received the hand cream, so win win.
Mellow Cosmetics Matte Lipstick - Full Size ($18)
I have, through Lust Have It, tried a few different products from Mellow by now, and generally I've liked it, so I should be pleased with the inclusion of a full sized lipstick, which is something I haven't tried from their range. However, unfortunately I got a shade called Candy Gloss, which is a bright blue toned fuchsia shade, which I unfortunately just don't feel suits me. There was also the alternative of receiving a blush, and naturally I wish I'd received one of those in stead!
The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream - Sample, 15ml (RRP: $24.95/50ml)
I can't remember the last time I actually tried any of the skin care products from the Body Shop, so do look forward to seeing how this one stacks up, although claiming to be an intensely moisturising cream, I can fear that it is too rich for my combination skin, but will certainly be putting it to the test.
The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil - Sample, 7ml (RRP: $24.95/50ml)
This is a very little adorable bottle of facial oil that promises to rehydrate parched skin for an all day glow. I have heard and seen a lot about this new range from the Body Shop so look forward to trying it out.
The Body Shop Indian Summer Fig Eau de Toilette - Sample, 1.5ml (RRP: $36.95/50ml)
Wow, fragrances from the Body Shop have come a long way too, think its about time I go in-store and explore their new ranges! This is nice refreshing green scent, perfect for spring and summer wear. I'm notorious for not using small fragrance samples, as I simply always forget, but this one does smell lovely, so I'll be sure to actually try it on properly.
Garnier Fructis Full and Luscious Shampoo and Conditioner - Samples, 2 x 10ml (RRP: $5.95/250ml each)
I have already tried full sizes of this shampoo and conditioner, so as such these samples do not excite it. That said, I did enjoy using them as they not only smell incredible, they really also did make my hair look fuller and very shiny and healthy too, just as promised. The only reason I haven't repurchased is because I'm trying hard to use up the countless of bottles of shampoo and conditioner already in my stash first.
Overall, I am very impressed with this months Lust Have It box. Again, the inclusion of the Lanolips hand Balm did it for me, everything else included is just a bonus. Of the other products I will be looking forward to trying out the Be a Bombshell Mascara, the Body Shop Oil and Eau de Toilette. If I have to be negative, my only issue is that there are three products from the Body Shop, and while I clearly need to get up to speed with their current product offering, for the sake of exploring new brands and products, which these beauty boxes are all about for me, I would have loved to see a little more variety by a least one of the products replaced by another brand.
That said, well-done on what is already proven to be a great start to this year's Lust Have It boxes!
* Some products may have been kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
29 February 2016
PRODUCT REVIEW: MEDIK8 GLOW OIL
Today I like to talk about the newly launched Glow Oil from
Medik8;
I have to be completely honest and admit that I’ve not always been brave enough to use face oils, as with combination skin, I’ve simply been scared that they would make my skin even more congested and make it break out. But that is not always the case, and luckily, definitely not with the Medik8 Glow Oil.
I have to be completely honest and admit that I’ve not always been brave enough to use face oils, as with combination skin, I’ve simply been scared that they would make my skin even more congested and make it break out. But that is not always the case, and luckily, definitely not with the Medik8 Glow Oil.
This new Glow Oil
contains a combination of Vitamin C to hydrate and repair, plus a blend of 12
essential oils, which combined make an ultra-light and silky oil that instantly
gives the skin a beautiful radiant glow, and over time helps repair and protect
the skin from environmental damage whilst minimising visible signs of ageing.
A beautiful, ultra silky and fast absorbing dry facial oil containing powerful antioxidant to instantly give a youthful glow and radiant skin texture. This elegant oil is blended for all skin types and ages, with a subtle floral fragrance for a truly pampering feel.
Some of the key ingredients in the Glow Oil are;
Vitamin C - to neutralise free
radicals and minimise the visible signs of skin ageing.A beautiful, ultra silky and fast absorbing dry facial oil containing powerful antioxidant to instantly give a youthful glow and radiant skin texture. This elegant oil is blended for all skin types and ages, with a subtle floral fragrance for a truly pampering feel.
Some of the key ingredients in the Glow Oil are;
Hemp seed Oil and Inca Omega Oil – to restore
the skin’s barrier function, and minimise skin damage caused by free radicals.
Rose Otto Oil and Cinnamon Leaf Oil - to uplift,
nourish and refresh skin, to maintain healthy cellular renewal.
Geranium Oil – for its toning and antibacterial
benefits, and to help increase circulation, to improve the overall health of
the skin.
Combined, these ingredients help hydrate, restore and nourish the skin and
help increase elasticity
of the skin, while improving radiance and brightening the complexion, all while
repairing and protecting the skin from environmental damage and minimising
visible signs of ageing.
The
Glow Oil is best used twice a day, just after cleansing the skin, over you
serum and before moisturiser, and it needs to be blended into the whole face,
neck and décolletage area
The Oil comes in a little glass bottle with a nifty pipette while makes it
super easy to dispense just a few drops as needed. It absorbs instantly into
the skin leaving it feel silky soft and smooth, without any greasy feel or
residue. Rather it has a leaves the skin with a nice dewy and radiant glow. You
can also instantly feel that the Oil is adding intense moisture to the skin,
but again, it does so without clogging up my skin.
After having used the Glow Oil for over a month, I have to say that I am
impressed at the difference it has done to the look of my skin. With a baby and
a toddler, sleep is very precious at our house, so no longer getting my
required beauty sleep at night, I am often (= mostly) tired, which does show
with my skin consequently looking dull, but the Glow Oil not only makes an
immediate difference, I am also sure that day by day my skin is looking more
and more alive as it has a more radiant and lit-from-within glow. It is
naturally an additional step you’ll need to add to your skin care regime, in
addition to serum and moisturiser, but if you’ve got the time and can afford
the splurge, then I highly recommend that you give it a try, you won’t be
disappointed.
RRP: $89/30ml – Available from ActiveSkin and RY
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4 May 2015
PRODUCT REVIEW: NUXE HUILE PRODIGIEUSE
The Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse is one of those products that have attracted a cult following around the world, so when I was given the opportunity to trial this multi-purpose oil, I happily accepted, here are my thoughts;
What They Say:
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse is a multi-use dry oil that can be used on skin and hair to nourish and repair. It can also be used to soften the skin and help reduce stretch marks. It has been formulated with six precious plant oils, such as macadamia, hazelnut, borage, sweet almond, camellia and St John’s wort. Enriched with vitamin E and free of silicones, preservatives and mineral oils, the dry oil is easily absorbed leaving the skin soft and silky, and hair shiny and fragranced. It features the unique fragrance of huile prodigieuse, a sweet scent. It is formulated with 97.8 per cent of naturally originated ingredients.
RRP: $26.95 (50ml), $42.99 (100ml)
What I Say:
This Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse is a dry oil, and one of the most famous products from Nuxe. It is made from a unique super activated formula that combines 30% plant oils and vitamin E to nourish, repair and soften face, body and hair. It contains a blend of 6 plant oils, borage, St Johns wort, sweet almond, camellia, hazelnut, and macadamia, which gives it its unique and beautiful subtle fragrance, which is slightly sweet yet spicy at the same time. And it is literally a multi-tasking product of the best, as it can be used on both face and body, as well as in the hair.
Nuxe also recommend trying to mix a few drops of the oil into your foundation for a more smooth result, or pouring a few drops into the bath for a relaxing treatment.
With combination skin, I am not overly fond of using oils on my face, as I feel it makes my skin feel greasier, so I prefer to use this on my body. I use it after my shower while my skin is still warm and damp, and it absorbs instantly, leaving the skin feel so silky soft and smooth, and with a nice sheen. And there is no greasiness in sight, so no need to worry that it will mark or stain your clothes. And being pregnant, I also love to massage the oil onto my growing tummy, to prevent stretchmarks (I was lucky to get through my first pregnancy without any stretchmarks, and hoping to do the same this time around!), and help the annoying itchy skin. And I love that it is so natural that I know its safe for me to use during this time.
I have also tried to use it in my dry hair and it immediately tames frizz, and gives my hair a much needed moisture boost, leaving it looking healthy and glossy, and without weighing it down.
And regardless if used on the body or in the hair, the oil is very concentrated, so it only takes a little, and gorgeous fragrance lingers around for most of the day.
The Oil comes in a gorgeous square glass bottle with a gold lid, and the small dropper in the opening of the bottle, makes it easy to get just the amount of oil you need without wastage.
I love the fact that the oil is so natural, made from 97.8% natural ingredients and that it is preservative free.
This is such a lovely oil, and now I understand why it is so popular around the world, I’m now officially in love too, I can definitely see myself repurchasing this oil, and it becoming a bathroom staple, as well as I’m pretty keen on putting other products from Nuxe to the test!
*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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What They Say:
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse is a multi-use dry oil that can be used on skin and hair to nourish and repair. It can also be used to soften the skin and help reduce stretch marks. It has been formulated with six precious plant oils, such as macadamia, hazelnut, borage, sweet almond, camellia and St John’s wort. Enriched with vitamin E and free of silicones, preservatives and mineral oils, the dry oil is easily absorbed leaving the skin soft and silky, and hair shiny and fragranced. It features the unique fragrance of huile prodigieuse, a sweet scent. It is formulated with 97.8 per cent of naturally originated ingredients.
RRP: $26.95 (50ml), $42.99 (100ml)
What I Say:
This Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse is a dry oil, and one of the most famous products from Nuxe. It is made from a unique super activated formula that combines 30% plant oils and vitamin E to nourish, repair and soften face, body and hair. It contains a blend of 6 plant oils, borage, St Johns wort, sweet almond, camellia, hazelnut, and macadamia, which gives it its unique and beautiful subtle fragrance, which is slightly sweet yet spicy at the same time. And it is literally a multi-tasking product of the best, as it can be used on both face and body, as well as in the hair.
Nuxe also recommend trying to mix a few drops of the oil into your foundation for a more smooth result, or pouring a few drops into the bath for a relaxing treatment.
With combination skin, I am not overly fond of using oils on my face, as I feel it makes my skin feel greasier, so I prefer to use this on my body. I use it after my shower while my skin is still warm and damp, and it absorbs instantly, leaving the skin feel so silky soft and smooth, and with a nice sheen. And there is no greasiness in sight, so no need to worry that it will mark or stain your clothes. And being pregnant, I also love to massage the oil onto my growing tummy, to prevent stretchmarks (I was lucky to get through my first pregnancy without any stretchmarks, and hoping to do the same this time around!), and help the annoying itchy skin. And I love that it is so natural that I know its safe for me to use during this time.
I have also tried to use it in my dry hair and it immediately tames frizz, and gives my hair a much needed moisture boost, leaving it looking healthy and glossy, and without weighing it down.
And regardless if used on the body or in the hair, the oil is very concentrated, so it only takes a little, and gorgeous fragrance lingers around for most of the day.
The Oil comes in a gorgeous square glass bottle with a gold lid, and the small dropper in the opening of the bottle, makes it easy to get just the amount of oil you need without wastage.
I love the fact that the oil is so natural, made from 97.8% natural ingredients and that it is preservative free.
This is such a lovely oil, and now I understand why it is so popular around the world, I’m now officially in love too, I can definitely see myself repurchasing this oil, and it becoming a bathroom staple, as well as I’m pretty keen on putting other products from Nuxe to the test!
*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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16 April 2015
PRODUCT REVIEW: L'OCCITANE EN PROVENCE IMMORTELLE DIVINE YOUTH OIL AND CREAM
I have previously declared my love for the products from L’Occitane En Provence, and today I’d like to share with you some absolutely divine products, the Divine Immortelle Youth Oil and Cream;
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What They Say:
Immortelle Divine Youth Oil helps fight visible signs of ageing for a skin texture that appears firmer, as if plumped from within.
RRP: $120 (30ml) – Available from L’Occitane
Immortelle Divine Cream, with 5 patents, the Divine Cream acts at the heart of cells to visibly correct all signs of ageing, for beautiful, younger-looking skin.
RRP: $145 (50ml) – Available from L’Occitane
What I Say:
Both the Youth Serum and the Cream contains immortelle, a flower with exceptional longevity, it never fades, even after it has been picked. Organic Immortelle from Corsica is rich in active molecules that deliver unique anti-ageing beauty results. The Divine Immortelle products, contains immortelle along with a unique botanical-7 booster complex, that utilises the power of nature, to deliver optimum results at the very heart of the cells, providing complete rejuvenation of the skin by lifting the features, redefining facial contours and brightening dark spots as well as the skin’s tone to ensure that the skin retains its youthful glow.
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Let me start by talking about the L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Youth Oil, which is best used at night time when the skin does most of its cell renewal. The oil can be used either alone, or before your serum and moisturiser.
The actual oil is very concentrated, and you just need a few tiny drops to cover your full face, neck and décolleté.
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The oil is made from 100% natural oils, and it has a beautiful lightweight silky texture that absorbs quickly into the skin without any greasiness. It is also non comedogenic, so also perfect for my combination skin, prone to breakouts.
The Youth Oil promises to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, improve the skins firmness and tone, and leave the skin smoother and more radiant.
The Youth Oil comes in a gorgeous glass bottle that makes it look a little like a perfume bottle. It has a pipette style applicator that makes it easy to dispense just the amount of oil needed. And it has the most beautiful floral scent that no doubt comes from the included natural oils.
I used the Divine Youth Oil in combination with the Divine Cream, so it is not quite possible to prove the effects of the Youth Oil on its own.
I used the Divine Cream morning and evening, although after a few uses I did start to use it at night only, as I found it a little too rich for my combination skin. But used as a night cream, it worked perfectly for my skin.
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The L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream also promises visible correct all signs of ageing, for a more younger-looking skin, in short, it promises to deeply nourish the skin, reduce wrinkles and firm the skin, restore elasticity, even the skin tone and reduce dark spots and leave the skin looking radiant.
The Divine Cream comes in a cute little yellow glass jar with a gold screw lid, and there’s no denying that the luxurious packaging of the Youth Oil and Divine Cream looks amazing on the bathroom shelf. I also love that the Cream comes with a tiny little plastic spatula so you don’t have to constantly dip your fingers into the cream and contaminate it – such a small thing, but makes the world of difference to me, so huge bonus points!
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The actual cream is so lovely, and like the Youth Oil, it is very concentrated so you just need a little, or I do anyway, with my combination skin that is not particularly ‘thirsty’, but of course those with drier skin types may find themselves needing a little more!
The cream absorbs quickly and easily into the skin, and it instantly makes the skin feel soft and smooth and thoroughly moisturised.
So how did the Youth Oil and the Cream perform after using them for about a month? Well I am happy to say that I can definitely see and feel that my skin is looking more plump, radiant and glowing. Some pigmentation appears to be minimised in appearance (but keeping in mind that I’m currently pregnant, so it’s been fighting an up-hill battle!), and fine lines, especially on my forehead and between my brows also appear to have softened in appearance and are less noticeable.
So overall I can only say that I am impressed with the results in just 4 weeks. And as the products are so concentrated, I have more than enough to last me for another couple of months, so I look forward to continuing to see results.
*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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What They Say:
Immortelle Divine Youth Oil helps fight visible signs of ageing for a skin texture that appears firmer, as if plumped from within.
RRP: $120 (30ml) – Available from L’Occitane
Immortelle Divine Cream, with 5 patents, the Divine Cream acts at the heart of cells to visibly correct all signs of ageing, for beautiful, younger-looking skin.
RRP: $145 (50ml) – Available from L’Occitane
What I Say:
Both the Youth Serum and the Cream contains immortelle, a flower with exceptional longevity, it never fades, even after it has been picked. Organic Immortelle from Corsica is rich in active molecules that deliver unique anti-ageing beauty results. The Divine Immortelle products, contains immortelle along with a unique botanical-7 booster complex, that utilises the power of nature, to deliver optimum results at the very heart of the cells, providing complete rejuvenation of the skin by lifting the features, redefining facial contours and brightening dark spots as well as the skin’s tone to ensure that the skin retains its youthful glow.
Let me start by talking about the L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Youth Oil, which is best used at night time when the skin does most of its cell renewal. The oil can be used either alone, or before your serum and moisturiser.
The actual oil is very concentrated, and you just need a few tiny drops to cover your full face, neck and décolleté.
The oil is made from 100% natural oils, and it has a beautiful lightweight silky texture that absorbs quickly into the skin without any greasiness. It is also non comedogenic, so also perfect for my combination skin, prone to breakouts.
The Youth Oil promises to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, improve the skins firmness and tone, and leave the skin smoother and more radiant.
The Youth Oil comes in a gorgeous glass bottle that makes it look a little like a perfume bottle. It has a pipette style applicator that makes it easy to dispense just the amount of oil needed. And it has the most beautiful floral scent that no doubt comes from the included natural oils.
I used the Divine Youth Oil in combination with the Divine Cream, so it is not quite possible to prove the effects of the Youth Oil on its own.
I used the Divine Cream morning and evening, although after a few uses I did start to use it at night only, as I found it a little too rich for my combination skin. But used as a night cream, it worked perfectly for my skin.
The L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream also promises visible correct all signs of ageing, for a more younger-looking skin, in short, it promises to deeply nourish the skin, reduce wrinkles and firm the skin, restore elasticity, even the skin tone and reduce dark spots and leave the skin looking radiant.
The Divine Cream comes in a cute little yellow glass jar with a gold screw lid, and there’s no denying that the luxurious packaging of the Youth Oil and Divine Cream looks amazing on the bathroom shelf. I also love that the Cream comes with a tiny little plastic spatula so you don’t have to constantly dip your fingers into the cream and contaminate it – such a small thing, but makes the world of difference to me, so huge bonus points!
The actual cream is so lovely, and like the Youth Oil, it is very concentrated so you just need a little, or I do anyway, with my combination skin that is not particularly ‘thirsty’, but of course those with drier skin types may find themselves needing a little more!
The cream absorbs quickly and easily into the skin, and it instantly makes the skin feel soft and smooth and thoroughly moisturised.
So how did the Youth Oil and the Cream perform after using them for about a month? Well I am happy to say that I can definitely see and feel that my skin is looking more plump, radiant and glowing. Some pigmentation appears to be minimised in appearance (but keeping in mind that I’m currently pregnant, so it’s been fighting an up-hill battle!), and fine lines, especially on my forehead and between my brows also appear to have softened in appearance and are less noticeable.
So overall I can only say that I am impressed with the results in just 4 weeks. And as the products are so concentrated, I have more than enough to last me for another couple of months, so I look forward to continuing to see results.
*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
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