Showing posts with label Whitening. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Whitening. Show all posts

Saturday, September 17, 2016

ELUCENT


ELUCENT SKINCARE
Whitening Range 
Review!
http://elucentskincare.com/

So we all know as we get older our skin ages along with us. This resulting in fine lines, wrinkles,
saggy skin, age spots and loss of collagen. I like many began my skincare routine in my tweens,
predominately almost always targeted toward acne and more recently anti-ageing products.
This is my first experience using whitening skincare products and learning more about the benefits
and seeing some great results!

I never really knew much about what 'whitening' actually meant when it came to this term used in
skincare. Initially I thought I heard somewhere along the line it was a product those with naturally
darker skin used to lighten up their skin's colour gradually. I am pretty sure these kinds of products
still exist, however these products from Elucent Skincare are more targeted toward lightening age
spots and brightening the skin - therefore the term 'whitening' makes complete sense!
In addition this range also evens out uneven skin tone, making it appear youthful, glowing and at it's
absolute best!

Let's take a closer look...

Elucent Whitening Exfoliating Cleanser

150g - $20.99

I don't just cleanse my face twice a day because it is just part of my skincare routine. I do this because I have had enough experience to know that if I don't then my skin goes crazy and I break out in spots, my pores look gunky and I can just feel the build up of dead skin upon the surface. For me, having
my face cleansed regularly makes a massive difference!

I particularly love exfoliants because these types of cleansers seem to work best on my skin. My skin
is neither oily nor dry, however does break out if I am not on top of it. I like to exfoliate my whole
body, especially my face every second day or so. This keeps my skin feeling smooth and soft by
gently cleansing away the skin cells we naturally shed everyday. Leave them there and that's when I
notice the rough skin and bumps coming up because the pores on my skin are being blocked and
cannot breathe.

This exfoliating cleanser is quite mild in terms of texture and feel. It is in no way harsh on the skin
and the tiny grains cleanse away at the skin gently leaving it feeling refreshed and new again.

Elucent Whitening Day Moisturiser

95ml - $34.99

More and more I am leaning toward moisturisors which contain some kind of SPF. I am even looking
for this more and more in my makeup I use everyday! Sun protection is imperative to keeping a
youthful appearance and long term health on both the surface and beneath the top layers of the skin.

This light wright hydrator not only contains a broad spectrum SPF 30 is also contains ingredients
such as Sunflower Seed Oil which soothes, brightens and moisturisers the skin as well as aiding in
the skins cell reproduction. This product also brightens the skin, increases elasticity, evens out the
skin tone and boosts collagen levels! That is a whole lot of power in just one simple daily product!

The pump bottle makes it so easy to use and gives you just the right amount of product per
application. The clear cap helps to keep everything protected, clean and stay fresh.

Elucent Whitening Spot Corrector

30g - $34.99

I feel like I have either been partly lucky or just super sun smart throughout my life to as yet am to
discover any sun spots on my skin. However I am still fairly young so who know what time will do
to my skin in the years to come. I figure prevention is key and so I figure whilst I have this I might as
well just use it anyway!

I apply a pea size amount of this product all over my face and neck a few times a week. If I do have
any age spots just beneath the surface than hopefully this product filled with the skin whitening
benefits of Vitamins B3, C & E as well as Emblica Fruit Extract and Safflower Seed Oil will keep
any spots from appearing.

Elucent Whitening Eye Cream

15g - $34.99

Using eye cream is usually a step within my skincare routine I tend to forget which is really slack
since around the delicate eye area where the skin is thinner it really is so important to give that part
of your face some extra love. I have a few light crows feet which I feel like has surfaced due to not
always remembering or misplacing where my sunnies are therefore not wearing them all the time
when I am in the sun or driving. Squinting is not cute. >_<

Having a whole collection of skincare products from the same range makes it nice and easy NOT to
forget to use this! I have these all lined up and ready to use in my bathroom every morning and every
time so it is impossible for me not to see them and so I can't forget which is fantastic!

This eye cream is very gentle and feels quite soothing both in the morning when my eyes are a bit
puffy and at night when they are just plain tired! The thin tube and small hole gives great control to
make sure I don't over do the amount of product I use each time.

Elucent Whitening Night Moisturiser

50g - $34.99

Ah night time moisturising! Lathering on a thick layer of moisturiser after a relaxing hot shower
after a long day is a simple yet favourable habit I savour each day! I don't get a lot of time to myself
so it's nice when I do get to indulge in something nice for myself for 10-15 minutes each day.

Although this is just a facial night moisturiser (I have others for the body) it it so important to me to
let my face soak it in and let it work to help replenish my skin whilst I sleep each night. Again, this
moisturiser helps to reduce dark spots and evens out skin tone. I feel like since using this whole
entire range of products over the past few months my skin really does seem to have a brighter,
more even and youthful appearance. It is amazing how having some uneven skin tone can really
make a huge difference to your overall appearance and I feel like it was ageing me!

Elucent Skincare can be purchased from Chemist Warehouse & My Chemist both in store and
online! Elucent also offer a whole entire Anti-Ageing Skincare range! (I have my eye on this!)
Make sure you check them out!



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

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

PURE SMILE


TEETH WHITER IN YOUR LUNCH HOUR

WITH A PURE SMILE TREATMENT!


If you have been reading my blog for the past two years then you would know I have kept it no
secret about my constant teeth whitening battle. I am a coffee drinker. I wouldn't say I am an addict,
however those coffee beans stain and yellow your teeth over time no matter how good your oral
hygiene routine is.

I have been drinking coffee for about twelve years and during this time I have used whitening
toothpastes and gels, foams, whitening mouth wash and toothbrushes promising a whiter polished
shine as well as at home DIY whitening kits. Some of these methods I did find to be slightly effective
and I did see some improvement particularly with the teeth foam, however I had never, ever gone in
for any kind of teeth whitening treatment session before until I was recently offered to go to a
60 minute treatment session with Pure Smile. Getting a professional whitening treatment is 
something I have always wanted to do, however just never found the time to get around to actually
booking in for one. How could I say no?


Upon arrival I was greeted by the lovely and very friendly Veronika at their Garden City kiosk who
quickly made me feel at ease and welcomed me to my home for the next hour in the very spacious
and comfy white egg chair! (See above).

Getting straight down to business Veronika presented me with two different sized mouth pieces to
choose from to wear throughout my treatment. The difference between each of the plastic clear mouth
 guards was only slight, however I went for the smaller option as I didn't feel my mouth was really on
the larger size.. :)

Before inserting the mouth plate which covered both the top and bottom teeth, the whitening
treatment gel was to first be applied to the front eight teeth on the top and bottom. The pen appeared
similar to those at home whitening pens you can purchase yourself. However ended up being much
more powerful when activated underneath the led blue light for an hour! (See before & after images
at the end of this post). Veronika held up a mirror for me to apply this liberally myself.


Once my teeth were nice and coated the mouth plate was inserted into my mouth and I was given 
some very funky 70's disco large red glasses to wear to protect my eyes from the super bright led
light throughout the treatment. The whitening machine was then put up to my mouth and at the end
I was required to gently just hold onto it in between my teeth so the light could activate the gel 
throughout my four 15 minute sessions. 


After the timer beeped to conclude each 15 minute session, I again used the treatment whitening pen 
to apply some fresh gel to my front 16 teeth. Pure Smile have thought about the impatient and easily
bored person here as there were also some headphones readily available to wear if I wanted to hook
my phone up and listen to some music. 


A few selfies and some precious alone time later (With two toddlers alone time is a precious a rare
thing!) it was time to take out the mouth guard and examine the results! I have to admit after just
over 60 minutes of having my mouth forced open it was a relief to finally take it out! If was a bit
difficult to conclude the results when I first looked into the hand held mirror right after taking off
the glasses I'd been wearing for an hour and only seeing red! However my eyes got to have a little
rest as the final stage of the treatment progressed.


To conclude the whitening treatment I was presented with a new mouth guard with some white
 squishy inserts in it which was a quick fluoride treatment which tasted minty, however I cringed
each time I had to swallow my saliva as there was nowhere in which to spit until the very end!
I can understand why we wear a nice large bib during this whole process and thank goodness for
all the tissues Veronika so kindly provided me with as well as a nice refreshing bottle of PureSmile
branded bottled water to rinse with and take home with me. :)


So in the end I couldn't wait to see how much whiter and brighter my teeth were! I was shown this
Bleaching Shade Guide below and as you can see, my teeth went from around an S28-S30 all the way
up to an estimated S10-S8! That's around 8 to 9 shades whiter! I am thrilled with this result and to be
honest, I knew my teeth weren't the best in terms of being bright and white, however I had no idea 
they were in fact this discoloured! I was slightly horrified and don't EVER want to go back to that
awful yellow tone again. And all mainly just from drinking coffee all these years. I have never 
smoked nor do I even drink any alcohol or wine! Coffee, why must you be so so bad but oh so good?


 BEFORE                                   AFTER

 If you are thinking of booking in for a PureSmile treatment I would highly recommend it as it is so
quick with sessions ranging from 30 minute ($127), 45 minute ($143) or 60 ($159) minute treatments and it is so affordable as well! Be sure to book online to gain this 20% discount offer!

PureSmile have locations in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne & Adelaide and you might be surprised to
know their treatments are 100% peroxide FREE and all natural. Completely and totally safe!

Have you ever had your teeth professionally whitened?

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*Thank you PureSmile for this complimentary treatment
*All photographs are my own work & my opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Sunday, October 18, 2015

PURE SMILE


~  Pure Smile  ~

PureSmile Teeth Whitening & Cleaning Foam - $39.00

Teeth, the only bones in our body which we actually see. Pretty gross when you think about it like
that isn't it? But why, oh why can't they just grow in the right place and stay perfect forever? I know 
I could have had it a whole lot worse, however I feel as though I am never quite happy with my teeth.

I have been lucky enough not to ever need a filling. I did get a cavity in one of my wisdom teeth
which I quickly booked in to get removed as it was giving me hell some years ago. I wore braces
(That's a whole other crazy story!) in my early teens for two whole years and when all that metal 
finally left my mouth I remember it feeling very, very weird but oh so good! My teeth were the
straightest they have ever been and seemed to be very white as well. Over time, becoming an adult,
working stupid long hours and discovering caffeine, my teeth have paid the price. I have cut back
considerably over the past few years however nothing seems to be able to get them back to that
youthful looking healthy white shade I crave. (More than caramel iced mocha complete with cream
and rainbow sprinkles!)

Needless to say I jumped at the chance to try something new which promised to make a vast
improvement. You may or may not have seen PureSmile concept stores set up in your local 
shopping centre where you can go and get your teeth professionally whitened in your lunch break
for an incredibly affordable price. This trusted brand also helps you keep your teeth looking as bright
as possible with their range of teeth whitening products including their Teeth Whitening Pen, Enamel
Booster and Teeth Whitening & Cleaning Foam.

This foam if safe to use twice daily and is recommended by dentists. Unlike your regular mouth
wash, instead of swishing a cap full around in your mouth for 30 seconds and then spitting and
rinsing. The way to use this foam is a little different and unexpected. 

To use, use to pump to express the foam directly onto your toothbrush and then, well, brush!
Once done, spit out the excess and DO NOT RINSE! Be sure not to eat or drink for at least 
15 minutes afterwards and then you're good to go!

Here are my results after using for 6 weeks.
                                                          Before                                                                 After       

I tried to get the same kind of lighting in each pic smiling the same. Hopefully you can see some
kind of difference here. In real life I can definitely see a change of at least a few shades whiter!

How do you keep your teeth looking nice & bright?           

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