Showing posts with label routine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label routine. Show all posts

Thursday, November 24, 2016

SERUM 7


BOOTS LABORATORIES

Serum7 Anti-Ageing Skincare

Review!
Serum7 Regenerating Night Cream 50ml - $34.00
Ah night cream. You know how I love my night creams and this one is up there with the best I've
tried, especially for this bargain price, it's not too bad at all!

The products available in the Boots Laboratories Serum7 skincare range are targeted to younger
skin types. Being almost 33, I feel like this range it quite well suited to me and the results I have
been experiencing have proven that to be the case. Also available for those older and with more
defined skin ageing concerns such has deep lines and wrinkles, Boots has created their skincare
like called Serum7 Lift.

The brand Boots Laboratories has actually been around for 160 years, originally the company was
 founded in the UK, it has only just began to be available here in Australia over the past few years.

The deliciously rich cream is white and thick, however it isn't overly thick nor does it feel heavy on
 the skin. I have used much heavier other night creams and this one does not have that suffocating on
 the skin feeling.

This product is said to work really well on even really sensitive skin, however I would try a tester out
in store first if you get the opportunity as this product does have a perfumed fragrance to it.  I don't
mind the scent, it is quite to my liking and my skin isn't at all sensitive so I haven't had any problems
with it so far. Just something to keep in mind if fragrances happen to rub you the wrong way
generally as the scent does linger for hours after applying.

Serum7 Beauty Serum - 30ml - $36.00
This milky white serum has the same fragranced scent as the Serum7 Night Cream above and is a
wonderfully hydrating anti-ageing product! I have been using both of these products together for
some time now and my skin feels amazing! This serum it suitable to be used both day and night.

I am a bit of a skin hydration freak and use both a daily moisturiser and serum together before
applying any makeup. Even though I do this using both of these products (even a thin layer of the
night cream in the morning) it doesn't give me that oily sheen or feel greasy or heavy.

These products make my skin nice and smooth and feeling soft. It gives a nice base for applying
makeup and it doesn't sweat off as my skin seems to absorb it within a few minutes.

I honestly really love using this serum because not only does it make a killer makeup base and keep
my skin well hydrated and looking dewy, fresh and young day by day, it has also faded my fine lines
I had appearing around my eye area and even those drier looking lines I could see making their way
across my cheek area. That was a shock to discover and quite scary as I always try to hydrate like
crazy! However now I can't even see them anymore and I put it down to using these two products
together over the period of a few months.

When it comes down to it for me at least appearing younger comes down to a few simple steps!
- - -
- Hydration inside & out multiple times a day!
- Eating healthy, fresh, regularly & organic if/when you can.
- Be sun smart! Thats, slip, slop, slap & wrap!
- Don't sweat the small stuff. Manage your stress in a healthy way & try to keep those levels low!

This UK brand is available to purchase from Amcal and Guardian Pharmacies.
Do you use a night cream, serum, daily moisturiser or all three?

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*These products were kindly been gifted to me for consideration/review
*All photographs & video are my own work & my opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Friday, November 18, 2016

A'KIN


A'KIN

Natural Australian Cruelty Free Skincare
Review!

http://www.akin.com.au


Rose & Geranium Pure Facial Creamy Cleanser & Toner
I love two in one products such as this one as cleansing my skin is probably the number one
priority in all of my beauty routine. Cleansing my face both morning and night is something I have
always done and will continue to do as this is the only way which works for me in keeping my skin
blemish free and clear of blackheads, excess oil and skin build up.

As much as I am well behaved with my cleansing I am more often than not slack with toning my skin
afterwards which is truly a flaw on my behalf and I know this because whenever I do actually
remember to tone my skin I notice a huge difference in the overall appearance of my skin.
 Particularly my pore size and as the name suggests, it really does tone the appearance of my skin.

This 225ml is a fantastic large size which has lasted me months and still going strong! The scent is
gorgeous and natural and smells quite similar to the Lavender & Rose A'Kin Night Cream. - $24.95


Purely Revitalising Lifting Eye Cream
This natural beauty comes in a 15ml tube with a screw cap at the bottom with a small narrow opening
for the product to squeeze out. The white cream is medium thick with a light scent. I found only a
tiny amount of product needed to apply to the outer corners of the eyes where those pesky crows
feet are beginning to appear and also underneath the eyes.

The cream only takes a minute or two to completely soak into the skin and feels slightly firm and
lifting as it does this which I found to be a really interesting sensation. I like it when I can actually
feel a product working and not just taking it's word for it or having to wait weeks on end to know if
it is actually making a difference to my skin.

In saying that, after months of using this eye cream I can really notice my whole eye area appears to
be firmer and less tired looking. The skin just under the eyebrows also seems slightly elevated which
I am most happy about as I have felt as though my eyes can have that hooded appearance at times. - $29.95


Lavender & Rose Antioxidant Facial Night Cream
This 50ml night wonder if luxuriously thick and creamy with a gorgeous natural light scent which is
more prominent than both the cleanser/toner and eye cream, however not crazy over the top or very
noticeable at all once you have applied the product at night and gone to bed.  

I feel as though this cream has a nice thick consistency similar in colour and texture as the eye cream
Although this night cream is thick, it honestly does not feel heavy or suffocating at all like some
heavy creams can. My skin is neither oily nor dry so I feel like this cream has been of great benefit
to my skin as it is suited for the 'normal' types like me.

Over the past few months I have woken up to softer, brighter and well rested looking skin whilst
using all three of these products together. For me they go together hand in hand and compliment
each other with their gentle and natural ingredients. - $39.95

Since I began trying out these skin rich products A'Kin have re-done their product's packaging so
be sure to check out the new product designs on their website or in stores!

A'Kin products can be found and purchased directly online through their official website as well as
in Priceline, David Jones and selected pharmacies and health shops!

A'Kin offer a wide range of products for all ages and skin types which are Australian made and
owned and completely cruelty free!

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*These products were kindly been gifted to me for consideration/review
*All photographs & video are my own work & my opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Sunday, April 3, 2016

SKIN B5


~  Skin B5 Skincare  ~
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Click here to get 10% off your Skin B5 online order! 
Use #skinb5 at checkout! (Valid until 30/09/16)

Always up for trying new and different skincare and especially when it comes to acne fighting
products which target directly to the cause and treat the skin, then that is definitely something to
gain my attention and interest!

Being a acne sufferer since my pre-teens I have been there and done that with just about all the
different products and 'home remedies' you could think of. Previously I had tried and used up a
whole tub of Skin B5's Skin Purifying Mask and found the results to be quite satisfactory so when the
opportunity came to me a little while ago to test out more of the range I jumped at the chance!

Here are my reviews of each product I have been using over the past few months and how I feel
each product went and how it effected my skin and weather or not I would recommend each one
for those like me who suffer from adult acne.

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Acne Control Cleansing Mousse (200ml)
Cleansing my whole face and neck twice daily has been the norm for me pretty much my whole life,
so making the switch over to this Cleansing Mousse was an easy feat. I have used cleansing mousse
type of acne targeted products before with really good results so I expected this to be the same.

I wasn't wrong! This product is amazing! So easy to use with the easy pump top dispensing just the
right amount of foamy goodness which I swear I could feel working on my skin as I massaged it in.
Removed all of that excess greasy feel from a long day or warm night without stripping my skin.
I left my skin soft and the few spots I had when I first began using this skincare range were instantly
less red and a little shrunken down. And this was just after the first cleanse! Impressive to say the
least!

Contains salicylic acid which seems to be loved by some and hated by others. I personally love it as
every facial cleansing product I have ever used with this ingredient has always worked at fighting my
acne very quickly. With my skin being 'normal' it has never dried it out whilst keeping the oil under
control. The Green Tea & Aloe Vera have a light scent and soothing feel on the skin and is very
moisturising and healing to the skin as well. RRP $22.95

Acne Control Moisturiser (100ml)
It is a hard task to find such a deeply moisturising facial cream that isn't greasy and soaks straight
down into the skin. It takes some detective work and I think with this Acne Control Moisturiser I
have found the one with the magic combination of ingredients including - Green Tea, Jojoba Oil &
Vitamin B5.

Whilst using this in conjunction with the Acne Control Cleansing Mousse and other Skin B5 products
below, the change I can see on the surface on my skin is pretty awesome. Even my pores, which are
one of my biggest annoyances appear to have shrunk down in size and are completely clear of any
gunk and dirt. It seems rare to find such a product combination to do this and I have only ever used
a few others which also have the power to do this successfully. RRP $22.95

Skin Purifying Mask (100gm)
If your acne is quite severe to begin with then I would recommend going full throttle using this mask
straight away a few times a week to let the specially formulated product really get to work in deeply
cleansing the skin and getting the oil production under control in order for the other products within
the Skin B5 range to aid in keeping the skin under control and healing from deep within so to prevent
any future break outs keeping the skin as clear as possible.

With hard working ingredients including - Avocado Oil, Peppermint, Bergamot Oil, Green Clay, Aloe
 Vera, Deep Sea Minerals and of course Vitamin B5 which you will find in all of Skin B5's products.

After the first two weeks of dedicated use 2-3 times a week I found cutting back to once a week was
all that was needed for my skin to keep up with being deeply cleansed and keeping clear and free of
dirt and impurities. This product is fantastic for those short on skincare time as it only takes 5 minutes
to dry onto the skin and can be simply rinsed away after that, it is that simple! RRP $34.95

Acne Control Capsules (x90 or 3month supply)
Honestly, I am not usually inclined to purchase or take any kind of vitamin or health supplement.
I just prefer the old fashioned way of portion controlled eating healthy with fruits and vegetables and
 all the other good stuff for a balaned diet. However since the reviews and reputation of these
 products I have heard and read about seem to all be so positive and with no nasty chemicals or
ingredients included I struggled to find a reason not to give them a fair chance.

One of the benefits I found really interesting and more appealing was the fact that both the Skin B5
capsules and tables not only help with keeping the skin under control working from the inside out,
it also works to relieve stress which is something that I really struggle with on a daily basis.

Recommended for mild to moderate acne sufferers who prefer a relatively smaller size capsule to
swallow. RRP $39.95

Acne Control Extra Strength Tablets (x180 or 30day supply)
These Skin B5 Extra Strength tablets are quite impressive in terms of claims. Here they are below -

Heal Skin & Small Wounds
Skin Renewal
Stress Relief
Oil Control
Supports Immune System

No wonder they are 'Extra Strength'! A bit of a larger tablet to take however this has never been an
issue for me. I have luckily always found taking tablets, even large ones easy. Those ones you are
recommended to take every single day whilst pregnant and breast feeding are giant suckers and I took
them with both my babies for more than 12months each time!

The recommended dosage is quite a lot to commit to, especially since in the beginning I wasn't all
that keen on taking supplements in the first place. However I had nothing to loose and my skin was
in the middle of a acne binge on my face with the main focus being on my cheeks, chin and the odd one on my forehead. These tablets and capsules are designs both for the face and body. I do get the
odd cluster of small bumps on my shoulders and upper back and these have now completely cleared.

I can't be sure if my stress levels have come down or my mood increased as my mind is a
complicated crazy place and with ongoing thyroid issues I don't know if these capsules and tables
have the capacity to take control of 100% of my hormones. RRP $49.95


Overall I have definitely noticed a dramatic improvement overall in my overall skin from using all of
 these products and have really enjoyed them all and found it very interesting and delightful with the
 clear results.

What are you skincare concerns?
Have you tried Skin B5 products?

Let's follow each other! 

*This product was kindly send to me for consideration/review
*All photographs, video & opinions are all 100% honest & all my own
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I have included this article over at Fabulous & Fun Life's blog link up 'Monday Makeup Madness!' Check it out! 

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

REAL U


~  REAL-U  ~

Remove Spot Treatment
Real-U Remove Spot Treatment - RRP $28.00 (15ml)

Just like just about every single person on the planet (minus those genetically perfect skinned lucky
beings, are they even human?) I have suffered with the odd spot and pimple break outs for what feels
like my whole entire life! I clearly remember my very first zit rearing it's ugly unwelcome head smack
bang in the middle of my forehead when I was just eleven and as my teenage years dragged on for what
at the time felt like at least twenty years, the spots just kept on coming and only in the past five or so
years since I really started to study and become completely obsessed with beauty and skincare has my
skin started to calm down and I finally feel like I have it under control thanks massively to a few key
essential products I have found which work well for my skin including this one which I have recently 
added into my current skincare routine.

Containing effecting acne fighting ingredients without the use of harsh ingredients including Benzoyl
Peroxide or Salicylic Acid which can dry out the skin. Hypoallergenic, this clear white product which
feel like the same consistency as a serum will zap your pesky zits overnight. I pop a dab or this first
thing in the morning before moisturising and applying makeup and right before bed under my night
cream to really tackle any lumps or bumps I have and want gone quickly. I have found this to also
slightly reduce my pore size when applied at night I can see a noticeable difference in the morning
which is a great way to start the day I must say! :)


How do you zap your zits?
Is your skin genetically flawless or do you need some of this Remove Spot Treatment?

Let's follow each other! 

*This product was kindly sent to me for consideration/review
*All photographs & opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

REAL-U


~  REAL-U BEAUTY  ~

http://real-u.com.au


Going through my teens, like most I suffered from acne. It all began at age 11 and since then has
been an on off relationship which I just can't seem to break away from. Even heading into my mid
thirties! I wouldn't have though I'd still be suffering from breakouts at this age, but yep, it still
happens, thankfully nowhere near as bad as when I was a teen, however still just as un-welcome and
annoying!

Recently I have been using Real-U products as my main source in my everyday routine. They are
Australian and not just for teens as my skin has been benefiting from their range too! :)
The three products I have been using twice daily are these ones below which I will talk about more,
but if you're interested in the details of each product you can check out my image below of the back
of each product. All of their products are hypo-allergenic, free from harsh ingredients such as ones I
have been guilty of using in the past including benzoyl peroxide ad salicylic acid.

 

CLEANSE - Gentle Foaming Wash!
The first product I want to chat to you about is Real-U's Gentle Foaming Wash. This is the first step
in my new routine which I start with each morning when I wake up. You can really feel the difference
when you use use this product especially afterwards when drying your face. The ph balanced formula
which also contains Aloe Vera keeps your skin at a healthy moisture balance, so it cleanses without
drying whilst still being effective at removing the excess oil, dirt and built up polluteons from the air
which has a tendency to stick deep into the pores making them look black, large and gross! Like with
most cleansers you just add a splash of water to get the cleanser foaming up ready to work onto your
face. Rinse well and pat dry.

CONTROL + Face Gel!
This next step is interesting to me because normally I would use a toner now before moisturising.
So to use a Face Gel (similar to a Serum) was quite cool for a change and might I add very effective!
This Gel is specifically formulated for non teenage skin (that's me!) which still breaks out or is just
persistently naughty! I have used a product like this in the past and I don't know why I ever stopped
because to me, I feel like this product was the most beneficial to my skin when it came to killing my
nasty monthly spots. I especially noticed a big difference first thing in the morning after applying this
at night after a few days. My skin had really calmed down considerably!

HYDRATE - Lite Moisturiser!
I am actually not opposed to a thick, heavy moisturiser especially for a night cream. However this
Lite Moisturiser is perfect is you skin is normally extra greasy or oily and the last thing you want to
do is add even more moisture to it making you feel like a shiny egg. This moisturiser feels so very
light on your skin and it soaked right in that I even considered applying it again on a few occasions to
make sure I was really getting enough! This product is awesome because after applying I can go
straight onto starting my makeup routine without having to wait for my skin to dry and at night I can
go right to bed without feeling like my moisturiser is going to transfer onto my pillow.

These products are available to purchase from the Real-U website and currently retail for the prices
listed below!

Gentle Foaming Wash 100ml $15
Face Gel 100ml $50
Lite Moisturiser 100ml $20

The Face Gel is also available in smaller 50ml or 10ml sample size tubes which are priced below.

Face Gel 50ml $30
Face Gel Sample 10ml $5
How cute are the little Control+ Face Gel samples? Adorable! If you want to try anything from the
range this is the one I recommend the most and for just the cost of postage ($5) you can't go wrong!



Real-U is a thoughtful brand who really just want the 'Real You!' as the name suggests to shine and
have the confidence to be yourself without having acne holding you back from living your fullest life.

This is a topic I think most people male and female can relate to at some point in their lives and it
definitely rings true to me. I highly recommend these products since using them over the past month.
I only wish I'd known about them sooner especially when I was in my awkward teen years and when
I was very shy and my acne was just killing my confidence and making it worse.



Check out the rest of the range below! This is just a sneak peak, I suggest you head on over to their
website to learn more. :)
http://real-u.com.au

Do you or have you ever suffered from problematic skin?
How did you overcome it?
Let's follow each other! 

*These products were kindly sent to me for consideration/review. 
*All photographs & opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

My Current Skincare Routine - Face & Body!


1. Palmolive Body Butter in Luscious Mango
This is my second bottle of this and I absolutely love it!
It smells like mango ice cream and is just as creamy!
A very thick formula that leaves my skin smelling super yummy and feeling extra soft.

Also onto my second tube, this daily wash keeps
my skin clean and clear without drying it out.
It's also super creamy in texture and doubles as a mask, awesome!

3. Avon Foot Works Cracked Heel Relief Cream
This is a product I've been using for many years and
it never fails to deliver. I often forget about my feet
and this quickly gets them back to looking like new!

4. Olay Oil Minimizing Toner 
I received this in my Blogstar prize pack and this is a new
product for me. I've used a few Olay things before but never their toners.
I am quite enjoying this and will continue to use it and
probably purchase a replacement once it's run out.

5. Garnier Roll On For Eyes
This feels so good all around the eye area on the skin of course!
It feels cool and soothing, especially after a long day.
It is also wonderful at waking up tired and sleepy eyes.

6. Dove Foaming Makeup Remover 
Good old Dove! I have been using Dove products
for as long as I've been using, well products!
This is gentle yet effective!
Watch my video review of this Makeup Remover here!

7. Lanolips Herbal Treatment Body Oil
This product is fantastic for super dry skin
as well as skin with scaring or stretch marks.
After 2 kids, my stomach sure has seen better days,
now if never sees the light of day as I
wouldn't want to scar anyone who saw it...
ahah, yeah get it, 'scar.'
Ahem, anyho, it has done a remarkable job so far at
at least minimising the angry red lines. So I'm a happy chappy! :)

8. Vaseline Hand & Nail Lotion
An oldie but a goodie!
You can count on Vaseline when it comes to any of their
products. I've found this one to be my favourite.
Does the job well and I will continue to use this I think forever.

9. Neutrogena Pore Refining Exfoliating Cleanser 
Slowly getting through this product.
Lucky enough to trial this through Beautyheaven and
completely love it! My pores are one of my biggest pet peeves
and this has helped a great deal.
Watch my video review of this cleanser here!

10. Kora Organics Day & Night Creme
Just the smell of this product scream natural!
It is just divine and feels amazing on your skin.
I love this product so much! It is very pricey though,
I was lucky enough to nab it off OzSale for about half the price,
so I am trying to make it last.
Read my dedicated blog post review for this product here!

11. Nivea Pure & Natural Body Lotion
I have used quite a few of the products from this Pure & Natural range,
and absolutely can recommend them totally!
They just work and feel and smell great!
Watch my video on some of the products from the Pure & Natural range here!


What are your skincare musts?
Let me know! :)


 CandyFairy

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

My Haircare Routine!


1. L'Oreal Elvive Fibralogy Thickening Conditioner
I am currently trialling these as part of L'Oreal's trial team and I have to say
they are pretty nice products! My hair is naturally thick, but I still love the
idea of a thickening hair product as thick hair is always looks much more
voluminous and Victoria's Secret esk, and who doesn't want supermodel hair?!
This conditioner smells so nice and instantly smooths my hair as I use it in the
shower. Easily de-tangles my hair and leaves my hair super soft too!

2. TRESemme Split Remedy Leave In Conditioning Spray
I have been a big fan of Tresemme products for a long time!
So when I received this in my Blogstar prize pack I couldn't wait to try it!
My hair needs a lot of work. It isn't at all easy to manage nor does it ever behave
and allow me an easy good hair day. I need to work at it!
Having this leave in conditioning spray not only conditions my hair throughout
the day giving it extra much needed moisture, it also gives my hair that fresh just
washed smell that lasts all day.
Check out my thoughts on Tresemme's Split Remedy Shampoo & Conditioner here!

3. L'Oreal Elvive Fibralogy Thickening Treatment
As part of the L'Oreal trial team, I am also currently using this leave in
treatment serum which aids in the thickening hair process.

4. Batiste WILD Dry Shampoo
I have been using this for quite a few months now.
I even mentioned it in my January Favourites.
I am obviously a fan of great smelling hair products because this also
smells really good! Unlike a lot of dry shampoos, this is easily distributed
and soaks up any excess oil quickly and doesn't leave my hair looking grey or powdery.

5. Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Daily Rince Off Treatment
As part of Beautyheaven's video trial team, I was able to give this a
go a few months ago and have been loving it ever since!
I have been really good lately using a treatment both in and out of the shower when
my hair is both wet and dry to really help maintain it's best health.
If you're after shiny, silky, soft hair then you better go get your hands on this one, it does
a brilliant job!
Watch my video review on the new Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine range here!

6. L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil
Out of all the hair products I am currently using in my routine, this is hands
down my absolute favourite and has been ever since I first started using it!
Nothing compares, this oil fixes any hair problem! Weather it's frizz,
dryness, fly aways, damage or weakness, you get instant results with this!
It isn't at all greasy nor does it give you an oily look. It simply soaks straight into
your hair and gives an amazing smoothing and shine effect. I cannot
recommend this highly enough!
Watch my video review on this Extraordinary Oil here!

7. L'Oreal Paris Elvive Fibralogy Thickening Shampoo
Just like it's pair, this shampoo smells so so good!
Not overpowering, but enough to give you that salon feel.
I am still in the middle of trialling these products, but so far I am starting
to notice the thickening effect slightly. My hair being naturally thick, is becoming
more apparent and defined in appearance and also feels a bit thicker too.
What I am noticing most though it how good my hair is smelling and how smooth it feels
during and after I've washed it.

#hairselfie :)

What products do you use daily to keep your hair in tip top shape?



 CandyFairy