PRODUCT REVIEW: JOJOBA COMPANY AFTER SUN RESCUE PACK

The summer sun with its harsh UV rays can cause havoc in the skin, but even worse cause premature ageing, and of course not to mention burn and dry out the skin. Hence, looking after you skin with lots and lots of sunscreen is so important. But once out of the sun, it is equally important to care for the skin, to bring it back to optimum health, and to do so, the Jojoba Company has put together an After Sun Rescue Pack; There are my thoughts;

What They Say:
Use the Jojoba Company 3 step beauty routine to soothe, refresh and hydrate throughout the hotter months. Our 100% Natural Australian jojoba creates the perfect barrier against harsh environmental elements while the combination of Redness Reducing Balm and Antioxidant Hydrating Mist is the perfect treatment to calm and cool redness and sunburnt skin.

RRP: Redness Reducing Balm (50ml), 100% Natural Jojoba (30ml), and Antioxidant Hydrating Mist (15ml), all presented in a reusable mesh bag – $39.95 (valued at $54) – Available from Health Food Stores, selected Pharmacies, and from the Jojoba Company Online



What I Say:

I will start by the 100% Natural Jojoba Oil as I have previously reviewed and declared my love for it (you can see one of my reviews here!).

This stuff is simply magic! And it is such a multi-tasker too, as it loaded with antioxidants and vitamins A, D and E. There is simply not the use it is not suitable for. As well as an intensive anti-ageing moisture serum on my face, I also like to use a tiny little bit to bring back a little moisture to dry hair and smooth down any frizz and flyaways. But it is also suitable to use as a treatment for the cuticles, and can even be used as an eye makeup remover! The golden drops are fragrance free, and come in a cute frosted pump bottle and is very concentrated so the tiny bottle will last you for a long time. 

The Redness Reducing Balm is packed with antioxidants thanks to its natural and organic ingredients, and it helps provide instant calming relief to dry, red or inflamed skin, and instantly reduce any redness. So it is not only perfect if you’ve been too long in the sun and have managed to get sunburnt, it is also perfect to use after shaving or waxing or after surgery or laser treatments. It comes in a bright turquoise pump tube and light consistency absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving feeling soft and moisturised, and with a gentle pleasant natural scent lingering behind.
 

The Antioxidant Hydrating Mist is a hydrating mist to refresh, restore and tone the skin, also tightening the appearance of pores and restoring skin vitality. As the name suggests, It is loaded with antioxidants including vitamin E, gingo biloba, and Kakadu plum which are rich in vitamin C, as well as green tea and chamomile. The Hydrating mist can be used at any time when you feel your skin needs a boost of antioxidants and hydration, or when your face is hot or overheated from the sun on a hot day. I also found that it was perfect to use on top of your makeup for added hydration, or even as a type of setting mist, or to simply refresh during the day. It comes in a cute little pump bottle, that is in fact also perfect for taking with you on long-haul flights when you skin really is need of extra care – or when you are pregnant like me and are generally just feeling hot and flushed!


This Jojoba Company After Sun Rescue Pack really is the best summer rescue pack, a must after spending time outside during the hot summer months, or taking with you on your next beach holiday. I was already in love with the 100% Natural Jojoba, but thanks to this pack I’ve found another two favourites! 

*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.


Ever tried any of the products from the Jojoba Company? What are your tips when you’ve spent too much time outside in the hot sun?

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WINTER CARE FOR BODY

In the next instalment of products to provide extra care during winter, I look at the products that have so far helped me through the first part of winter;

 

 

Premium Spa Frangipani & Coconut Body Wash*

Everything starts in the shower. Firstly start with an amazing scented body wash such as this Frangipani & Coconut Body Wash from Premium Spa. I am not the biggest lover and not the biggest fan of coconut scented products but luckily the frangipani is the dominating scent here, and I love the scent of frangipani, one of my favourite flowers (that I despite of several attempts still have been unable to grow in my garden in Melbourne). This Australian made body wash is free from chemical nasties including parabens, mineral oils and SLS, and it instantly transforms my bathroom into a tropical paradise, and leaves my skin feeling clean without drying it out.

RRP: $9.95 (300ml) – Available from Priceline and BigW

 

Dove Soft Peeling Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Cream Bar*

 

On the days you are in a hurry you cannot go past the Dove Soft Peeling Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Cream Bar. The soap bar contains not only 1/4 moisturising cream it also contains tiny beads, so it not only cleanses your skin, it also gently polish the skin and moisturises it at the same time. A true multi-tasker. It works into a nice soft later, that rinses off easily, and it leaves the skin feeling lovely smooth and soft. It is so gentle on the skin that it is perfect for everyday use, even on the most sensitive skin. And having a delicate and gentle scent, its perfect for your hubby to use too!

RRP: $4.49 (100g) - Available from Supermarkets, Priceline and select pharmacies

 

People for Plants Papaya, Quillaja & Apricot Body Scrub*

Another option is the Papaya, Quillaja & Apricot Body Scrub from People for Plants. It is made from 85.4% organic ingredients, and contains micro beads of apricot in a formula made from apricot kernel oil, macadamia seed oil, shea butter and aloe vera, which helps moisturise and soothe the skin. It is loaded with vitamin A, minerals, and Omegas 9 and 6, and the anti-oxidants from the papaya help to protect the skin, while lime, lemon and orange peel essential oil helps tone and uplift the skin and make it smell amazingly zesty and refreshing. And while it contains physical granules to exfoliate the skin and slough away dead skin cells, it is so gentle on the skin, yet it leaves it feeling soft and smooth and radiant. I love that it is Australian made and owned, and has been made without sulfates, and you know exactly how large percentage of certified organic are used in the product.

RRP: $19.95 (150ml) – Available from People for Plants and Priceline, David Jones and select pharmacies
 

Premium Spa Frangipani & Coconut Sugar Body Scrub*

 

What better way to give your skin some glow and rid it from all the dead skin cells than give it a good scrub. And this Frangipani & Coconut Sugar Body Scrub Premium Spa is the perfect choice. It is made with certified organic jojoba oil, and naturally exfoliating cane sugar, as well as coconut and frangipani oils, and smells absolutely divine – The scrub has just the right amount of sugar to give the skin a good buff getting rid of dead skin cells, but without being too harsh, and once rinsed off, it is soft, smooth and glowing, and luckily you can still smell the beautiful frangipani lingering on your skin.

RRP: $14.95 (250g) – Available from Priceline and BigW

 

Boots Laboratories Serum7 Protecting Body Serum*

Serums are usually intended for the face and eye area, but not this Protecting Serum for the Body from Boots. It has been designed with an antioxidant complex with includes active anti-ageing ingredients including lipo-peptides and white lupin that promises to help boost and maintain the skin’s elasticity and leave it visibly smoothed. And after using it for just a week, I can already see and feel how much softer and more radiant my skin is. In spite of being called a serum, the serum has the consistency of a light lotion, and it is quick and easy to spread over the skin, and instantly leaving it feeling soft and with a nice sheen. It has next to no scent which I quite like too, so it won’t clash with my perfume.

RRP: $19 (150ml) – Available from Amcal

 

Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion*

You probably recall me declaring my love for the Aveeno body products, and this Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion is no exception. Compared to the other Aveeno body lotions this one is extra thick and creamy, targeting extra dry and itchy skin (where were you when I was pregnant, and that belly as so annoyingly itchy!!) , and it does take a little while to absorb into the skin, but it instantly soothes the skin. And it is so perfect for winter, and already after just a few uses the dry skin on especially my legs and shins is back to its healthy self. And the cream makes sure to leave the skin feeling soft and moisturised all day, without the need to reapply.

RRP: $12.99 (354ml) – Available from supermarkets, Priceline and selected pharmacies

The Jojoba Company Tuberose + Clementine Body Souffle*

 

This body cream has the most gorgeous light and airy whipped texture that is so lovely and luxurious to use. It contains hydrating Pure Australian Jojoba, which is rich in antioxidant and Vitamins A, D+E, softening cocoa butter, clementine and rose geranium to calm and soothe the body and mind, tuberose Oil to stimulate blood circulation as well as camellia seed oil for its anti-ageing effects.

The soufflé spreads so easily, and absorbs instantly into my skin, yet in spite of being so light in consistency, it is extremely moisturising, leaving my skin feeling smooth and velvety soft and all day. The souffle is Australian made and free from chemical nasties, and it comes in an attractive frosted plastic tub that you can easily mistake for being made of glass, so it looks quite deluxe. It has a gorgeous fresh floral scent from the tuberose and you can also just detect a slight hint of citrus from the clementine, and this scent lingers on your skin for hour after you use it, so it’s perfect for those days where you don’t want to use a perfume.

RPP: $39.95 (250ml) – Available from select pharmacies and health stores

 

Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Lotion*

 

This body lotion is no ordinary body lotion, is an anti-ageing body lotion for mature skin that thanks to organic pomegranate seed oil, apricot kernel oil and shea butter that prevents premature aging and stimulates cell renewal and protects skin from damaging external factors. I really like that, using anti-ageing products on my face for decades, I think it is about time to start using some on that old body too! It comes in easy to use pump bottle and the thick cream makes the skin extremely moisturised and feeling so velvety soft and smooth. It has a beautiful gentle and fruity scent of pomegranate that continues to linger on the skin for long after the cream has absorbed. After just a few days of use, my skin feels incredible soft and subtle.

RRP: $24.95 (200ml) – Available from Weleda Online and select stockists

 

Luminesce Essential Body Renewal*

 

I have previously reviewed this body cream, and absolutely adore it (check out my full review here). This body cream is another anti-ageing body product, that not only gives your skin intense moisture, but it also works as an anti-ageing treatment for the body at the same time. It targets wrinkles, age spots and sagging skin, containing antioxidant botanicals that help stimulate cellular renewal and protect the skin’s cells and encourage the body’s natural processes to produce more collagen and elastin to make it look younger. It absorbs instantly into the skin, leaving it feel incredibly soft and smooth, and over time with continued use, skin does look significantly younger and more even toned too. It comes in a gorgeous silver tube with a nifty twist lid that makes it so easy to use.

RRP: $48.35/150ml – Available from Jeunesse Global

 

Elemis Japanese Camellia Body Oil Blend*

 

If you want to splurge a little more and like to use a body oil, this Japanese Camellia Body Oil Blend from Elemis is nothing short of amazing. The aromatherapy oil is the ultimate multi-tasking product, suitable for absolutely everything from caring for your nails and cuticles, to taming and adding moisture to hair and scalp and keep your skin soft and moisturised, and not to forget, it may help reduce the appearance of scars and assist in the prevention of stretch marks – and as it is free from chemical nasties and contains no parabens, SLS or SLES, DEA, mineral oil, artificial colours or silicones, it is perfectly suitable for use during pregnancy too. I so wish I’d come across this before, and especially while I was pregnant. It has the most gorgeous and gentle floral scent from the camellia, and the lightweight oil absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving it so incredibly soft and with a nice sheen. And as I love the scent so much, I do enjoy using it as a cuticle oil too, so I can smell it on my hands, and when I’m done, I simply smooth any remaining oil over my hair to tame any frizz and give my hair a moisture boost too. It comes in a beautiful red glass bottle that looks stunning in the bathroom, and it has a small spout allowing you to get just the amount of oil without any wastage. Just beautiful!

RRP: $62 (100ml) – Available from FacialCo

 

ModelCo Everyday Gradual Tan*

 

I think I’ve mentioned this before, but I have to admit, that I am not the biggest fan of self-tanners, and the main reasons are that I rarely have time to take the time to apply it to make sure it is streak-free, and secondly, that I am just not that fond of the smell that develops along with the tan. But in saying that, there is no denying that in the midst of winter and my skin gets paler and paler, I do feel that I consequently also look more washed out and consequently more tired too. And that’s when I give in and reach for a good self-tanner. A good suggestion is the Everyday Gradual Tan from ModelCo that is like a body moisturiser that goes on clear, and within a few hours a tan is gradually developing – and as it is a gradual tanner, where you can slowly build up the colour by using it every day, or ever few days once you’ve got the desired colour and to maintain the colour, there is no risk of getting a streaky look either. And you get such a nice natural looking colour that doesn’t look orange of make you look like an oompa loompa. And the beauty is that you technically can skip using your usual body lotion to save time, although I do recommend using a cream on dry areas of the body first. The cream has a fresh fruity scent and while slight scent does develop during the day along with the tan, the scent of the cream does somewhat mask this.

RRP: $14.95 (230ml) – Available from Priceline, Woolworths, Target, selected pharmacies and ModelCo Online

So there you go, these are the body products that helps keep the skin on my body healthy this winter.

* Products were kindly provided for consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

Have you tried any of these products? Do you feel you need to step up your skincare regimen for your body during winter? Which products do you use?

Product Review: Jojoba Company Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser

With combination skin prone to breakouts, I rely on a good facial cleanser to keep my skin clean and free from breakouts. Here are my thoughts on the Jojoba Company Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser;

What They Say:

"A deep penetrating balanced cleanser enriched with jojoba beads that release intensely nourishing esters and gently exfoliate. Vitamin C rich quandong, aloe vera and Vitamin E deeply cleanse without stripping skin of its natural oils. Jojoba’s natural cleansing and moisturising properties leave the skin clean, soft and luxuriously hydrated. 98% natural."

RRP: $34.95 (125ml) – Available from Priceline and select pharmacies and health stores

What I Say:

I love the fact that the products from the Jojoba Company are natural and free from chemical nasties, which means that the products do not contain parabens, sulphates, silicones, petrochemicals, phthalates, mineral oil, harmful chemicals or detergents, paraffin, DEA, artificial fragrances or colours! Of course they are not tested on animals either. In fact, Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser is 98% natural, with the remaining 2% of the ingredients being necessary preservatives to ensure that the product can last for a decent amount of time. All sounds pretty good to me!


Some of the key ingredients in the Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser are pure Australian Jojoba, which is rich in antioxidant and Vitamins including A, D & E. It also contains Witch Hazel for its calming and toning properties, Quandong, which is high in nourishing Vitamin C, as well as melon, a natural AHA which is helping to exfoliate the skin.

The cleanser has just the right amount of beads give the skin a nice exfoliating. Not too much and not too little. The exfoliating beads gently buff away the dead skin cells on the surface, while the AHA helps clean out the impurities and excess sebum from the pores. It is very gentle, so it can be used daily. Sometimes gentle and daily exfoliators are so gentle that you can hardly feel you’ve used them, but that is not the case with the Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser, as after use it leaves my skin exceptionally soft and smooth, which I would say is due to also containing shea butter. There is absolutely no stripping my skin of its natural oils.

 

And it is such a refreshing change not to have an artificially scented product – this cleanser has a natural and very scent, no doubt coming from the essential oils used in the cleanser, which includes Ylang Ylang, Rosa Damascena, Cedarwood Bark and melon and papaya.

The cleanser is very concentrated, and just a small amount is needed, I use less than a teaspoon full each time, so the tube will last you forever.

The cleanser comes in a simple yet gorgeous red tube with a flip lid, which is easy to use. The red colour of the tube is so bright and unique, and I love how it makes a statement in the bathroom, and the bright colour makes it so easy to find in a chockfull bathroom cabinet. I also like that it has been designed to stand on its lid so the product drops down as you use it, and you can use up every last bit in the tube.

 

What I Like:

• It contains 98% natural ingredients
• It has a lovely natural scent
• It is so gentle, yet so effective, without stripping my skin of its natural oils

What I Don’t Like:

• Some may think this is a little pricey, but personally I find it reasonably priced for a natural and so effective product.  

Overall, this is a fantastic cleanser, and I love that it is so natural so I don’t overload my skin with unnecessary chemicals. And as it is so gentle, it would be suitable for all skin types, including very sensitive ones. At $34.95 for 125ml, it is not the cheapest cleaner, but as it is truly is amazing, and doesn’t contain any chemical nasties, it is absolutely worth it. I can highly recommend!

*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and it has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

Have you ever tried any of the products from the Jojoba Company? Are you concerned with the chemicals used in most skincare products? Which exfoliating cleanser is your favourite?

 

 

Product Review: The Jojoba Company Pure Australian Golden Jojoba

My little boy is now over 5 months old, but while I was pregnant I realised that my skincare needs were different. Not only did I do my best to avoid chemicals, I also felt my skin was changing, and consequently I used different products than I otherwise would. Today I’d like to share with you a product that I have previously reviewed (you can see my review here), but which I found renewed use for during my pregnancy.

What They Say:

"Jojoba nourishes and moisturises your skin, hair and nails. Powerful natural moisturiser, wrinkle smoother, anti-aging, soothes the appearance of skin, hair, scalp, hand and cuticle conditioner."

RRP: 30ml/85ml/100ml/200ml - $19.95/$29.95/$29.95/$39.95 – Available from selected health food stores and chemists

What I Say:

The Jojoba oil from the Jojoba Company is Australian made from 100% Natural Australian Jojoba, and it contains no harmful detergents, chemicals, parabens, artificial fragrances, colours, PEGs, mineral oils, sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), or animal products. It is a versatile oil that can be used to moisturise and nourish ageing skin. It can be used as a massage oil, to remove make-up, to relieve and heal rashes and to condition hair, scalp, hands and cuticles.

I really like that this Jojoba Oil is so versatile, and can be used all over the body, including décolletage, nails and cuticles, in the hair, and as makeup remover, all of which I discussed in my last review.

Since then, I have found a few more uses for the magic oil…

 

Belly

My tummy was so itchy while I was pregnant, and nothing could stop it. Guess it was just natural with the skin stretching. The one thing that could give me some relief was slashing on some moisture several times a day. As the Jojoba oil takes a little while to absorb into the skin, I was using the oil at night before going to bed, to stop myself from scratching myself to bits while sleeping. And it helped! I also got through my pregnancy without a stretchmark, while I as using several different products, the Jojoba Oil has possibly also had something to do with that.

 

Legs

The one place on my body where I suffer from dry skin is my shins, so I have been using the Jojoba Oil straight after my shower, and in no time, my skin is feeling and looking so much better.

 

Feet

As my belly grew, it got harder and harder to reach my feet to give them moisture and apply nail polish. So when I did give them a little TLC, I wanted to give them some intense moisture that would last, and consequently used some Jojoba Oil at night time, massaging it into my feet, including nails and cuticles, and followed with a pair of old socks. And next morning I woke to amazingly soft feet. I used to do this a few times a week, and it kept my otherwise dry feet under control. But I have somehow stopped doing this after I gave birth, and now that summer is upon us, and while my issue is no longer not being able to reach my feet, but rather find the time to pamper my feet, I really must take this on again!

This jojoba oil has a nice fresh scent and comes in a tall plastic bottle with a pump dispenser, which makes it easy to get just the amount of oil needed. The smaller versions of the oil come in a small frosted glass bottle, and while this looks more luxurious, I do prefer the plastic bottle, finding it more convenient to use in the bathroom, without fear of dropping it.

What I Like:

• Very versatile, and can be used on anything from skin, body, hands, nails, feet, hair and as a makeup remover
• Very concentrated
• Well priced
• Nice scent

What I Don’t Like:

• Unfortunately a little to greasy to use on my blemish prone combination skin

So there you go, a few more uses for this amazing versatile Jojoba Oil, and as I’ve said before this Jojoba oil is truly an essential multi-tasker that should be kept in every bathroom!

It is well priced from $19.95 for a 30ml bottle to $39.95 for a large 200ml bottle, and it is very concentrated so even the smallest bottle will last you a long time – and with so many uses you’ll regret not getting a big one from the start!

* Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

Have you ever tried jojoba oil? What is your favourite multi-tasking product?

 

 

Product Review: The Jojoba Company Starter Pack

Since being pregnant, I have taken an increasing interest in more natural skincare products, and have, where possible, tried to avoid those filled with too many chemicals. Getting pregnant took a lot of time and a lot of heart ache (which you can read about here), so naturally, during my I have wanted to ensure that I’ve only been using products which cannot harm my little baby boy. Here are my thoughts on the *Jojoba Company Starter Pack;

 

What They Say: 

 "An introduction to our range with some of our favourites".

RRP: $59.95 – Available from select retailers, pharmacies and online stockists
What I Say:

A while ago I reviewed the Jojoba Oil from the Jojoba Company, (you can see my review here, as well as here ), and I absolutely loved it – so of course I had big hopes for the rest of the product range as well. 

The Starter pack includes a selection of the bestselling Jojoba Company products including Bead Facial Cleanser, Absolute Serum, CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum, Hydrating Day Cream, Intense Overnight Renewal Cream, 100% Natural Makeup Remover and 100% Natural Australian Jojoba. 

 

All the products are natural and free from chemical nasties, which means that the products do not contain parabens, sulphates, silicones, petrochemicals, phthalates, mineral oil, harmful chemicals or detergents, paraffin, DEA, artificial fragrances or colours! Of course they are not tested on animals either. How good does that sound!

Some of the samples in the starter pack are a little small, so obviously I’ve only been able to use them a few times, but still I will do my very best to let you know my thoughts.


100% Natural Australian Jojoba , 30ml

“Powerful natural moisturiser, wrinkle smoother, anti-aging, soothes the appearance of skin, hair, scalp, hand and cuticle conditioner. 100% Natural.”

Again, I have reviewed this wonder product before (you can see the review here), so I will not go into too much depth again. But in my opinion, this is the key wonder product from the Jojoba company, as it is such a brilliant multi-tasking product. It can be used as a moisturiser, to tame flyaway hairs, to soften dry cuticles and nails, you name it, this product does it all.


Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser, 20ml

“A deep penetrating balanced cleanser enriched with jojoba beads that release intensely nourishing esters and gently exfoliate. Vitamin C rich quandong, aloe vera and Vitamin E deeply cleanse without stripping skin of its natural oils. Jojoba’s natural cleansing and moisturising properties leave the skin clean, soft and luxuriously hydrated. 98% Natural.”
The cleanser has just the right amount of beads give the skin a nice exfoliating. Not too much and not too little. It is very gentle, so it can be used daily, and consequently I think this is also perfectly suited to those with sensitive skin types.

Unlike other facial scrubs, it doesn’t leave the skin dry and tight, but rather it feels very clean, soft and very moisturised.

It has a natural yet gentle scent, no doubt coming from the essential oils in the cleanser, which includes Ylang Ylang, Rosa Damascena and Cedarwood Bark.


Jojoba Absolute Serum, 3ml
 

The Absolute Serum “helps reduce the visible signs of lines and wrinkles and firm up the appearance of slackened skin naturally. The di-peptide carnosine in conjunction with hyaluronic acid and silymarin, a potent antioxidant from milk thistle, work together to aid collagen production and refine skin smoothness and expression lines. Skin is relaxed, less lined, intensely re-plumped and visibly smoothed. 97% Natural.”
The serum claims to decrease frown lines by 24%, decrease crow’s feet by 27% and increase skin firmness by 19.5% after 4 weeks of treatment. But of course with such a small sample, there is no way that I can test this claim.

According to the box it is recommended to use the Absolute serum in the morning under the Hydrating Day Cream. This is a very small sample, but as it is very concentrated, not much is needed, so I still managed to get about a weeks worth of use out of the small tube. Always worried that intensive serums are going to make my combination break out, I am happy to say that has so far not been the case.

The serum is a clear/white light gel which absorbs quickly into my skin, so it is instantly ready to for the moisturiser. It leaves my skin soft, moisturised and plump. And without any greasy residue, so it works perfectly under makeup as well. When I take my makeup off at night, my skin still feels soft, and very moisturised, almost as if I have just removed a moisture mask, so it has clearly done its wonders underneath my makeup during the day.

Unlike the other products, the Absolute Serum has a slightly stronger and spicy scent, than the Jojoba Oil and the Bead Cleanser, possibly due to it containing kakadu plum fruit extract, ginseng root extract, lilly pilly fruit extract, and the bitter orange flower oil. But as I know these are natural ingredients, it doesn’t not bother me at all, and besides, the scent quickly fades once the serum has absorbed into the skin.

 
CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum, 3ml 

“This naturally potent CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum works to energise and revitalise the appearance of skin. Co enzyme Q10 works in a synergistic way with Vitamin E to boost the antioxidant capacity of this serum, helping to maintain a healthy, younger looking complexion. This serum is ideal to help protect skin against the signs of premature aging. 97% Natural.”
This serum s to be used at night under the Intense Overnight Renewal Cream, and it claims to help with the prevention of fine lines and wrinkles, but as this is another of the smaller samples, unfortunately I cannot put this claim to the test.

The clear serum absorbs quickly into the skin, and leaves it feeling nice and refreshed no doubt due to it containing soothing Aloe Vera and green tea meant to reduce puffiness. And again, it doesn’t leave my skin feeling greasy.

Like the Absolute Serum, the CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum is very concentrated, so in spite of being a very small sample, I still manage to have sufficient serum to last me for a week.

It has a nice but gentle refreshing natural scent, (again probably from the Aloe Vera, and the green tea).


Hydrating Day Cream 30ml

 

“High performance anti-aging moisturiser enriched with green tea and olive leaf extracts, skin calming chamomile, beta glucan, Vitamins B & E and skin firming Siberian Ginseng to supplement the deep moisturising properties of jojoba. 95% Natural.”
This is one of the more generous samples in the pack, so it gives a good opportunity to use it for a while.

The Day Cream comes in a small glass bottle, with a handy pump, which I really like, as it makes it easy to use.

In spite of being called a cream, it is a very light, almost watery, so I think the name lotion is more fitting. It is very concentrated so you only need to use a little for the full face, two small pumps is more than sufficient. It absorbs instantly, and leaves my skin moisturised and soft to touch, with no greasiness in sight. With the serum underneath, it works well at keeping my skin well moisturised. And it seems to stop my skin from getting greasy during the day too, but in saying that, we are also heading towards winter, where my skin automatically does get a little drier.

Again, it has a natural scent, which although it does fade as the cream has absorbed into the skin, it does linger around for a while. The only negative about this day cream is that it unfortunately do not contain any SPF, which I do find is very necessary under the harsh Australian sun.


Intense Overnight Renewal Cream, 20ml

“A restorative, luxurious cream with concentrated powerful natural active ingredients to encourage skin renewal. Antioxidants including Vitamin E, CoQ10 and green tea protect skin from drying effects of the environment, while beta glucan, argan oil and wild yam nourish and hydrate. Marine collagen, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin A reduce the appearance of wrinkles and plump skin. 97% Natural". 
This is another generous sample, so again, a great opportunity to give a good test-run.

This cream is very concentrated, and only a little is needed. Due to being so concentrated, I did find that it takes a little while for it to absorb into the skin. But it does leave my skin soft, moisturise, and looking plumb. But unfortunately the next morning, my skin is looking and feeling a little greasy and a bit congested, so the combination of the CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum and the Intense Overnight Renewal Cream is simply too much for my combination skin, so I consequently stopped using it out of fear it would make my skin break out. So in spite of being recommended for all skin types, I do think it is more suitable for those with more dry skin.


100% Natural Makeup Remover, 30ml

 

“A 100% natural jojoba based makeup remover enriched with a nutrient rich blend of natural fruit oils, kiwi, passionfruit, blood orange, musk melon, cranberry and pink grapefruit which also work as natural AHAs to gently remove dead skin cells. It will effectively remove all traces of makeup, leaving your skin clean, deeply hydrated, soft and smooth. 100% Natural.”
This is another decent sized sample in the box, which come in the same style frosted glass pump bottle as the Hydrating Day Cream. Simple and stylish, and easy to use.

Having very sensitive eyes that easily water, I always wear long wearing eye makeup, including mostly waterproff mascara, so this was going to put this makeup remover to the test. But just a few pumps onto a cotton ball and wiped over my eye makeup, and it was gone. No rubbing or tearing needed, and no stinging in my eyes!! Afterwards my eye area is left feeling a little greasy, but as I always double cleanse my full face with a facial wash (as also recommended by The Jojoba Company) after removing my eye makeup, it quickly got rid of any oily residue.

Unlike the rest of the products in the starter pack, the makeup remover has a nice and fruity scent, from the natural fruit oils from among others the kiwi, passionfruit, melon, and pink grapefruit used in the product.


All in all, this is a fantastic starter pack as it contains a little bit of everything, with some larger samples as well, so it will give you a very good idea of the product range, and give you a chance to see if they work with your skin type. I also love the fact that the box gives very detailed description of all the products, and explains how to use the products as well. I already loved the Jojoba Oil, but can now also add the Makeup Remover, the Hydrating Day Cream and the Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser to my favourites! So natural products, yet so efficient, what’s not to love!

* Products were kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy. 

Have you tried any of the products from the Jojoba Company before? If so, what did you think? Do you use natural skincare products?




 

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, just over a month away, on the 12^th May. For some that may still seem to be a long way away, but as my Mum lives in Europe, and I need to allow at least two to three weeks to post something to her, it that means that I have even less time to get the perfect present arranged. And that’s when I thought, that maybe I’m not the only one with a Mum living on the other side of the world who needs to start shopping a little earlier, and hence why I thought it would be a good idea to start early with a couple of Mother’s Day Gift Ideas.

Jane Iredale Glimmer Gift Box

The Jane Iredale Glimmer Gift Box includes Jane Iredale’s favourite products for on-the-go beauty. The box set contains mini Forever Pink Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stain, Iced Mocha Pure Gloss, 24 Karat Gold Dust in Champagne and a travel size White Fan Brush.

$30 – Available from Select Salons, Active Skin, Adore Beauty, Skin Matrix, RY,

 

Crabtree & Evelyn Collectable Hand Care Tin

Crabtree & Evelyn Collectable Hand Care Tin 12 of the 25g Hand Therapy products in the following fragrances:
Tarocco, Orange Eucalyptus & Sage; Avocado, Olive & Basil; Citron, Honey & Coriander; Pomegranate, Argan and Grapeseed; Lily; La Source; Himalayan Blue; Wisteria; Lavender; Iris; Evelyn Rose and Rosewater.

$69 – Available from Crabtree & Evelyn stores and Online

Estee Lauder Mother’s Day Makeup Set

Estée Lauder’s Mother’s Day Makeup set is a gift pack that includes Pure Color Intense Kajal Eyeliner in Blackened Black and Blackened Plum, Pure Color Gloss in Magnificent Mauve, Wild Sugarcane and Praline Paradise, Sumptuous Extreme Mascara in Extreme Black, nine Pure Color Eyeshadows and one Bronze Goddess Soft Shimmer Bronzer.

$90 – Available from Estee Lauder Counters and Online

OPI The Top Ten

OPI The Top Ten is a mini kit that showcases ten miniature bottles of OPI’s most popular reds, sheers, neutrals and more. The Top Ten includes some of OPI’s most well-known colours including Alpine Snow, Bubble Bath, Tickle Me France-y, Kiss Me On My Tulips, Red Lights Ahead…Where?, Big Apple Red, I’m Not Really a Waitress, You Don’t Know Jacques!, Vampsterdam, and Lincoln Park After Dark.

$39.95 – Available from selected salons, David Jones and Myer

The Jojoba Company Mother's Day Pack

The Jojoba Company Mother's Day Pack is a skin-care gift pack that seeks to nourish, cleanse and moisturise the face. The pack includes The Jojoba Company's Absolute Serum (3mL), CoQ10 Antioxidant Serum (3mL), Intense Overnight Renewal Cream (20mL), Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser (20mL), 100% Natural Australia Jojoba (30mL), 100% Natural Make-up Remover (30mL) and Hydrating Day Cream (30mL).

$59.95 – Available from select Pharmacies and Health Stores

 

 

Glasshouse 'Aloha' to Oahu

The Glasshouse Limited Edition Mother’s Day Range puts a Hawaiian spin on the regular Oahu Milk and Honey Triple Scented Candle. The limited-edition candle comes in a bright, colourful Hawaiian designed packaging. The candle blends fragrant notes of Oahu’s milk, scented orange blossom, white heliotrope and narcissus flower to create an unforgettable scent. The scented candle is handcrafted in Australia using pure wax and cotton wicks. It is non-toxic, lead free, and delivers up to 80 hours of burn time. The Glasshouse Oahu Milk and Honey Triple Scented Candle is part of the floral fragrance family.

$39.95 – Available from Select retailers, and David Jones

I love Estee Lauder products, so the Mother’s Day Makeup Set looks just amazing to me, and may just have to go on my own wish list!! Actually, I would be so happy receiving any of these gifts – I mean, how good does the Crabtree & Evelyn Collectable Hand Care Tin look? And what about the Jane Iredale gift box, and not to mention OPI Top Ten Red Nail polishes.. And I absolutely love the 100% Natural Australia Jojoba, so that starter pack sounds like such an amazing pack. And what about the Glasshouse candle how gorgeous does that sound?

What do you think of these gift ideas? Anything you will be adding to your wish list? Or you think will be the perfect gift for your mum?