PRODUCT REVIEW: VTECH FRIDGE NUMBERS

Yet again time for another toy review with the aid of my boys, and today we are going to talk about the new Vtech Fridge Numbers.. 

The Vtech Fridge numbers is a cool little electronic reader device which comes with 20 interactive tiles. The little tiles are magnetic so they can stick to the fridge - but personally I very quickly discovered that our stainless steel door got tiny scratches from being dragged around on the door, so have stopped our boys from playing with it there - but if you have a white fridge door or other magnetic areas, these may be better suited.

You can place the different interactive tiles in the little dog, Scout's picnic basket, and hear him say what's on the time, the various fruit and vegetable names, or the number. He also says things like 'Can you find one banana for my picnic lunch?', and when you place the matching food tile in his picnic basket, you'll hear the numbers and a 'Great! One banana. I have one banana in my picnic basket'. If you press it again there are little games, such as 'Bananas are a fruit. Can you find another fruit?'.

The reader comes with 10 colorful number tiles and 10 matching food set tiles, and also helps encourage skills such as;

• Matching numbers to quantities 
• Counting 
• Colours 
• Food types 
• Singing 

The Vtech Fridge Numbers is intended for kids aged 2-4, and it is so perfect for our two year old. He thinks it is so much fun inserting the little tiles and discovering what the little cute dog will say next. And he loves that he recognises more and more of the images and words. And because of this little reader, within minutes of playing with it, he started saying so many new words!!

The reader itself is quite small and light, so it is also perfect for bringing with you when going to cafes etc, to keep your little one entertained, though you do naturally need to keep an eye out for the tiles.

So all in all this is really a fantastic interactive toy, that will keep your little one entertained over and over again, while encouraging learning, so highly recommended.

Vtech Fridge Numers - RRP: $29.95
Available from Big W, Target, Myer, Toys R Us and Toyworld

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

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

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

The products among others contain; 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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


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

Available from Beauty HQ and Priceline

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PRODUCT REVIEW: ASPECT GOLD PROBIOTIC SLEEP MASK

With two little kids, I sadly no longer have as much time for self pampering, so I've been loving the latest influx of so-called sleep masks which work while you sleep, as it is simply the perfect solution for my current lifestyle. So needless to say that when the new Aspect™ Gold Probiotic Sleep Mask landed on my desk, I couldn't wait to try it out. 

The Aspect™ Gold Probiotic Sleep Mask is described as a luxurious hydrating mask that infuses the skin with pro-biotic rich ingredients to immediately comfort and soothe skin in need of moisture and nutrition. It is ideal for impure, dry & dehydrated skin, as it deeply nourishes the skin, while the antioxidants help keep stressed skin calm and balanced. 

The Aspect™ Gold Probiotic Sleep Mask contains among others;

• Aloe Vera to hydrate, soothe and calm 
• Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, a pro-biotic that improves cell turnover while increasing hydration levels 
• Sodium Hyaluronate, a form of hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan with exceptional lubricating and hydrating qualities. It can hold 1,000 times its weight in water 
• Milk Protein & Lactose, a skin conditioning & humectant 
• Acai, a potent antioxidant 
• Argan Oil to condition the skin 
• Bifida Ferment Lysate, a pro-biotic known for its superior hydrating and soothing properties 

With my combination skin prone to breakouts, I admit that I was a little cautious about using this mask for the first time, as even though I do sadly fall in the anti-ageing age bracket, at times, products that are very rich, can quickly make my skin feel congested and make it break out.

So in spite of the mask being recommended for use during the night, I wasn't particularly keen on leaving it on over night, so I decided to put I to the test during the day - as soon as I'd put my two little boys down for their nap, I cleansed my skin and applied a small amount of the mask to my face. I then left it on for a few hours (it needs to remain on the skin for a minimum of 20 minutes for the ingredients to infuse into the skin), before I rinsed it off. I admit that I didn't intend to leave it on for that long, but honestly completely forgot that I was wearing it. Yes, my skin was a tad greasy, also because this mask does not dry - but once rinsed off, my skin was left so incredibly soft and smooth, and so glowing, literally like it had a pampering at a salon or the best beauty sleep ever. I also felt like my skin was looking younger, no doubt as the intense hydration was plumping up my tired skin.

I appreciate that this is intended to use PM for a reason, as skin naturally regenerates as we sleep - but for me, it really works popping it on a few hours during the afternoon, or perhaps at night as I relax on the couch. But if you have drier skin, or perhaps skin that is suffering with winter dryness, you'll absolutely love using this mask while you sleep, for a skin that feels and looks amazing in the morning. 

Aspect™ Gold Probiotic Sleep Mask - RRP $55 / 118ml

Available from select stockists, call 1800 648 851 to enquire

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PRODUCT REVIEW: DESPICABLE ME 3 AND MINION TOYS

Who else is in love with Despicable Me, and the adorable Minions. I know I am, and my boys are so in love with cute characters too. It is a true family movie, that is sure to get everyone giggling.

In case you for some reason do not know, Despicable Me is a hilarious computer-animated adventure comedy film filled with mischievous Minions, where crazy villains and silly heroes slug it out, using weird gizmo's and gadgets, to save the planet, and themselves!

To coincide with the newest movie release, a selection of licensed toys are naturally also available Despicable Me 3

Which kid doesn’t love a cute and cuddly Minions plush, such as these small ones. They are available in a range of the different characters, including Dave, Stuart, Carl, Tim, Mel or Jerry.

Or what about the adorable Minions Diecast Vehicles, where you'll find your favourite Minion riding his scooter, motorbike or convertible car. These ever so cute characters will give your kids hours of fun.

Finally, which kids do not love a little surprise. I know that my little boys. The mere suspension gets them each time, so they absolutely love the little Despicable Me Surprise packs. These packs contain a surprise character, with lots of different ones from the movie to collect.

Great toys, though my favourite would have to be the plush toys, and my youngest boy, who has just turned two years old agrees with me, whereas my older boy is loving the smaller 'surprise' characters.

Regardless of the type of toys that appeals to your kids, the range of new licenced Despicable Me 3 toys, is huge, so there's sure to be something to keep everyone entertained.


Minions small plush - RRP $24.95 each
Available from Big W, Mr Toys and other leading independent retailers

MINIONS DIECAST VEHICLES (2”) - RRP: $10.00
Available from Big W

Despicable Me3 Surprise Pack with surprise 1.5" long character figure - RRP: $5.99
Available from Big W

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PRODUCT REVIEW: MILANI COSMETICS SPOTLIGHT STROBE PALETE, MATTE LIP CREME, LIP COLOUR REMOVER AND LUXE LIP TREATMENT

One of those brand that is very hyped about at the moment is Milani Cosmetics. I was very late to the party and only just recently tried out a selection of their products (which you can read more about here), and there's no denying that the products exceed all expectations. Today I'm excited to share with you some additional products… 

First up is the Milani Cosmetics Spotlight Face and Eye Strobe Palette in Sunlight, which is available in three shades, and I put the darkest shade, Golden Light, to the test. This palette is incredibly beautiful with its wavy design, which is made up from three different shades, a rose gold, a bronze and a gold. And it is truly the most versatile multitasking illuminating palette you'll come across, as it can be used as blush, highlighter on the cheek bones, cupids bow, brow bone, eye shadow and accent for the most stunning luminous glow. The shades are all very buildable, so you can apply just a touch for everyday use, or build up for a night out. I especially love the bronze shade as an eye shadow, and the rose gold on my cheeks. This colour combination is perhaps a tad dark for my current winter-pale skin, but will be absolutely perfect come summer and my skin gets slightly tanned, so for now, I wouldn't mind checking out a paler shade on my pale skin now.

The Milani Rose Powder Blush is without a doubt one of those makeup items that is featured the most amongst beauty bloggers, and with good reason as is it so incredibly stunning with its rose embossed design. But it is also such a beautiful blush to wear. I tried the shade Romantic Rose to the test, which is a matte nude dusty rose shade. And this shade is the best shade for those with pale skin, giving you a beautiful and very natural blushed cheek. Perfect for everyday makeup, or a barely there look, also because it applies with just a very subtle sheen. It is quite pigmented, so you have the choice if you want to apply just a sheer wash of colour, or have a more intense look. Just incredible, and worth all the hype. 

The blush comes in a golden compact with a clear lid, so you can see and admire the beautiful embossing - and unlike the Baked Blush, this one doesn't come with a brush or mirror included, which does make the packing slightly more slimline and stylish, and again, I actually personally prefer this and leave the little brush out.

Then there's the Milani Cosmetics Moisture Lock Oil Infused Lip Treatment, and here I have to admit that I am completely new to lip oils. I have heard some many rave about lip oils, but just never gotten around to trying some, so very excited about this one. This one, formulated with the natural healing power of Jojoba, Avocado and Tsubaki Oil. As an added benefit, each if the 8 shades in the range is infused with different nutrient-dense oils that treat a specific concern. I tried the shade 07 Protecting Pomegranate, and it seriously has the most divine fruity scent. My lips are not usually dry, but do get drier in winter, and just one application of this, and my lips are left so soft. I love the huge sponge applicator, and the moisturisng ultra glossy finish and just a tint of the red shade. And I really love that it doesn't just sit on top of the lips like any other gloss, but that the oils absorbs into the lips to help treat and protect them. I am loving this Lip Oil, and will have to get my hands on a few extra shades and treatment options.


Next is the Milani Cosmetics Amore Matte Lip Crème, which are liquid-to-matte lip crème, that formula dries to a soft, velvety matte finish. And as promised, they are very pigmented and saturated, so you get a bold opaque colour with just one swipe. The doe applicator makes it easy to apply, and shortly after it dries to the matte look. As with most matte lipsticks, I do find that it can make you lips look and feel dry, so my tip is to use a good lip balm prior to applying it, and once that has absorbed, apply the lip crème. This lip crème also stays put quite well, I managed to get approx. 5-6 hours wear, even surviving a few drinks without transferring, but then it does start to flake and look dry. I do find that I need to use a makeup remover or micellar water or if I'm on the go, a makeup wipe, to remove it completely, as I find that re-applying, doesn't give the greatest result, again as you start out from having dry lips! I do love the look and wear of these, and the shade I tried, Fabulous, is a stunning dark berry-red shade, so whenever I wear it when I'm out and about, I simply carry a travel pack of wipes (which I usually do anyway), and its well worth it. They are available in a massive 23 different shades, so definitely something for everyone

The Milani Cosmetics Amore Matte Metallic Lip Crème, which are essentially the same liquid to matte lipsticks, but with tiny metallic shimmer particles that give the lips a subtle sheen, while still offering the same bold, intense colour payoff. It is also long wearing, promising up to 16 hours of wear. I don't quite feel that I can get that many hours, but usually manage 5+ hours before I feel I need to reapply (as above), but personally I also find that is very reasonable. These metallic versions are available in 15 shades, and I tried the colour Mattely In Love, which is a gorgeous red shade.

Speaking of removing these long-wearing lipsticks, of colours, of course Milani Cosmetics has thought about it with the Keep It Clean Longwear Lip Color Remover. This remover is made with safflower and grapeseed oil base with conditioners, and has a thick jelly consistency. And it is truly fantastic, just a tiny bit massaged into your lips, will remove stubborn lip colours, while still being very gentle, and the hydrating formula helps nourish and keep the lips soft and smooth. I I never knew I needed this, but now that I've tried it, I wouldn’t want to be without it.

Finally, there's the Milani Cosmetics Keep It Smooth Luxe Lip Treatment restores your dry lips and prevents lips from becoming chapped. The treatment contains Shea Butter to moisturise, well as coconut, olive, sweet almond, macadamia, jojoba, and argan oils to hydrate, while also promising to smoothe, soothe, comfort and minimise fine lines. The pale pink treatment comes in a cute little jar, and I have to admit that I would have preferred if it had come in a tube or stick, as it is simply easier to apply. But that said, it feels lovely on the lips, almost immediately absorbing, leaving the lips feeling soft and nourished, and without any greasiness. A great treatment to get your lips into shape, and to use before applying the long-wearing lipsticks.


So there you have it, another amazing selection of products from Milani, and yet again, the products have not failed to impress, so make sure you go check them out too.


Milani Cosmetics Spotlight Face & Eye Strobe Palette - RRP: $25.95 / 5g 

Milani Cosmetics Rose Blush - RRP: $17.95 / 17g
Milani Cosmetics Moisture Lock Oil Infused Lip Treatment - RRP:$17.95 / 2.85g
Milani Cosmetics Amore Matte Lip Crème - RRP: $17.95 / 6g
Milani Cosmetics Amore Matte Metallic Lip Crème - RRP: $17.95 / 7g
Milani Cosmetics Keep It Clean Longwear Lip Color Remover - RRP: $18.95 / 12g
Milani Cosmetics Keep It Smooth Luxe Lip Treatment - RRP: $19.95 / 6g

Available from Milani Cosmetics Online, as well as some products are available from The Beauty Drawers

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

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