I don't know about you, but I never fail to look after my face, but often neglect the rest of the body - so when these Hand and Foot treatment products from Skin Republic landed on my desk, I couldn't wait to try them..
The Skin Republic Foot Peel is a pack with a pair of treatment booties made to remove dead skin cells and calluses in a week. It contains 15 plant extracts, including ginko biloba, green tea and lavender extract, plus vitamin E to soothe and maintain healthy feet, as well as AHAs, which work to remove and peel dead skin cells to reveal soft, crack-free skin.
It is recommended to wear the fabric booties for 90-120 minutes, although 120 minutes is suggested for best results. After a little while, I did start to feel a little tingling, no doubt from the AHAs sloughing away the dead skin cells, but nothing I couldn’t tolerate. A week or so later, my skin slowly started to feel off, revealing softer and smoother and softer skin. The actual peeling process did take a few days, and I can't deny that my feet didn't look very nice during this period, and I felt that they were looking and feeling very dry too so I did continuously moisturise them to make them feel better, But this also consequently you'd definitely want to hold off with this if you have any planned outings in strappy sandals!
I did really like the result of these, and while it is recommended to use a treatment every 6 weeks, I am not sure that I would do that, at least not during the summer period where I tend to live in sandals. But during winter, when you can 'hide' your feet in socks and shoes, it certainly would be a great time to get your feet back to a healthy state.
Then there's the Skin Republic Foot Repair Treatment, which is also comes with a pair of booties enough for one application. They are to be worn for 20 minutes, and contain among others moisturising ingredients including gingko Biloba, Green Tea, Peppermint, Seaweed and Shea Butter, to penetrate deep into the skin, to help rejuvenate and appearance of the feel and help soothe rough, dry feet and cracked heels, but they also contain some salicylic acid to help shed some of the dead skin cells.
This treatment is naturally not as intense as the peel above, but that said, I do actually prefer it, as there is no down-time as such - and the 20 minutes are easy, as you can do it at night when you sit on the couch anyway. And after use, the skin on my feet is clearly softer and smoother - so in the warmer moths when my feet are also at their driest, and at the same time I want them to look their best in sandals, I can clearly see the benefit of using these regularly. It is recommended to use them twice a week for the first month, and here after as required for optimum results.
Finally, the Skin Republic Hand Repair, which is a pair of anti-ageing treatment gloves for one treatment. The gloves are designed to help soothe, soften and rejuvenate dry, rough hands, and contain ingredients including marine collagen to maintain skin elasticity, rich shea butter to hydrate and heal dry skin, vitamin E to minimise the effects of sun damage, and seven plant extracts to reduce pigmentation and the visible signs of ageing, and some fruit extracts to gently exfoliate the skin at the same time too.
The gloves are to be worn for 20 minutes, which again is certainly doable while you sit on the couch watching telly at night, but naturally come with a few restrictions.
But once removed, the effort is completely worth it, as your hands are left so incredibly soft and smooth. I didn't really notice any major improvement in pigmentation, and signs of ageing, but I also didn't expect to after just one treatment. But that said even my dried out cuticles benefitted from the treatment, so I am sure that regular use would have your hands looking younger and healthier in no time.
Skin Republic Foot Peel - RRP: $15.99
Skin Republic Foot Repair Treatment - RRP: $7.99
Skin Republic Hand Repair - RRP: $7.99
Available from Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist nationally and Skin Republic Online
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Today, the 26th August the August Lust Have It Box arrived, so nice to see it arrive in the relevant month, and this is what was inside and my thoughts...
Not surprising, this months contents again arrived in a pink mesh bag - ask me and it is now time or a change..
Baimeni Eye & Face Serum With Hyaluronic Acid - Sample Size ($25 / 30ml)
This is serum claims to help control the excess oil that causes acne, so it is absolutely perfect for my skin at the moment as I've had a larger number of bad breakouts than usual, so I look forward to putting this one to the test. I am also excited about trying a new brand as I've never heard of Baimeni before. I also love the fact that it is an Australian brand with products made locally. Unfortunately it was claimed on the card that the enclosed sample was full size with a value of $25, but sadly not quite true as according to the brands website, you can purchase a 30ml bottle for $25! But should still be able to try a few times with the small sample.
Mystery Item picked by Lust Have It - The Cosmetic Kitchen Peppermint Foot Mask - Full Size (RRP: ?) I have received a few products from the Cosmetic Kitchen in previous subscription boxes, but those being mainly facemasks. I do like the idea of this peppermint mask, and must try to find the needed time to try it out, as it will sure do my neglected feet a world of good.
OFRA Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick - Full Size (RRP: $27)
I've tried a few items from OFRA previously and liked them all, so happy to see this liquid lipstick included, and particularly as I got a shade that I really like, a dark taupe shade Mocha. It claims to moisturise the lips and give full colour that is long lasting, which all sounds pretty good to me.
GOSH! Mineral Colour Pigments - Full Size ($14 / 4ml)
Last month I was excited receiving an eye shadow quad from a brand that comes from my home country of Denmark, but sad that it was in shades that were out of my comfort zone - so I am happy that this months lose colour pigments from GOSH! Are in a shade called Pink Melon, a pink shade that will be perfect to use with a taupe, brown or grey shade. And while lose pigments are not usually preference as I do find them a little messy, I do look forward to trying this one out.
Manna Kadar Radiance Split Pan Bronzer & Highlighter Duo - Full Size (RRP: $28)
I have previously tried Manna Kadar from a previous subscription box, but again, as I was impressed with the quality, I am happy to receive this Bronzer and Highlighter. The little round compact features a shimmery bronzer and highlighter, in a shade that is just right for my skin. I generally do prefer non-shimmery bronzers, but as I really have nothing but matte ones, this makes for a refreshing change. I look forward to trying this one out.
So there you go, the August edition of Lust Have It. Overall I am quite impressed with the contents this month, and as I am actually going to use every single product this month, it is really good value for money too, - a very nice change from the previous month where being so conservative as to the makeup colours that I wear, has meant that there has been several of the items that I've not been able to use. But this month I am really happy to have received in particular the OFRA lipstick, the Manna Kadar Bronzer and Highlighter and the GOSH! Pigments, so well done Lust Have It
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 $10 off your first box from Lust Have It, - so you essentially will be able to get your first box for just $9.95! Bargain. When using this code, you’ll also be supporting Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter, as I will get a few dollars too if someone subscribes using this code.
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The June Lust Have It box arrived on my doorstep on the 29th June, and after running delays for the past many months, and also skipping the April box, its great to see that LHI seems to be back on track and the box actually being delivered in June! Here’s my thoughts on this month’s box;
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.
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What I Say:
Like the last couple of months, the products this month came in a plain, foldable plain gift box, this month in a silver box, and this is what was in the box;
Teeez Trend Cosmetics Eve’s Ready to Wear Lipstick in Classy Caramel – Full Size (RRP: $35.00)
I ready got one of these lipsticks from another beauty box last year, so as such it is not a new item for me. But in saying that, I did get a different shade, this one a warm deep orangy red shade, which is quite lovely. The lipsticks claims to nourish, hydrate and repair cracked or dry lips, and it does indeed feel very lovely on the lips. I look forward to using this one!
NAK Thermal Shield – Full Size (RRP: $25.95/150g)
This spray is designed to help weatherproof the hair and protect it from harsh styling and thermal heat, making it less prone to frizz and damage. This sounds great, only I rarely heat style my hair, let along hair dry it, sadly with a newborn and a toddler that becomes a thing of luxury, only possible for special occasions – but I’ll certainly look forward to trying it out! Chapstick Hydration Lock – Full Size (RRP: $4.95/4.4g)
This is a dual-ended lipbalm that has a hydration part in the one end and in the other a part that locks in the moisture for up to 8 hours. My husband is addicted to Chapsticks, and never leaves the house without his trusted lipbalm in his pocket –he can even be 30mins away from home and he will either turn around to go home and get it if he has forgotten it, or stop at the nearest chemist to get a new one, so I think this one will be passed on to him, with the argument that if you apply before you leave home, you should more or less be able to make it home from work again before you’d need to apply again. Brilliant ideal Chapstick!
The Cosmetic Kitchen Peppermint Foot Mask – Full Size (RRP: $24.95/50g)
I’ve tried a few other products from the Cosmetic Kitchen thanks to being included in beauty boxes, but luckily I haven’t yet tried this foot mask. It contains peppermint and tea tree and promises to ‘say goodbye to sad winter toes’. Sounds pretty good to me, after being pregnant and not able to reach my feet, my feet are a tad neglected, only issue is finding the time – but when the day comes, I’ll look forward to trying it.
The Cosmetic Kitchen Wake Up Body Scrub – Full Size (RRP: $29.95/60g)
Another product from the brand that I’m yet to try. This body scrub contains raw sugar, coffee and alkalising salts, pink organic clay and essential oils, to help slug away dead skin cells. As a coffee lover, this sounds pretty good to me, so another product I’ll look forward to testing out!
So there you are, the contents in the June Lust Have It box. It contains a total of 5 products, of which are full-sized, which is pretty impressive, - and hence so is the total value of the products which comes to $117 – not bad for a $20 box!!
Overall I am quite happy and impressed with both the value and the selection of products this month, even if I feel I haven't really got the time to lock myself in the bathroom and pamper myself with the body scrub and foot mask, or have time to style my hair, and passing on the Chapstick to my husband, all there is left is the Teeez Lipstick – but that is not Lust Have It’s fault – and hopefully that will change as my boys grow older! And even so, the Teeez lipstick still has a higher value than the cost of the box!
If I have to be negative, it is that there are two products from The Cosmetic Kitchen,and for the sake of variety and surprise factor too, I would have loved if one of the products had been replaced by a product from another brand.But overall, well done Lust Have It, I cannot wait to see what you’ve got in store for next month!
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