Showing posts with label anti ageing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label anti ageing. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

TREFIEL


TREFIEL

Repairing Lace Anti-Ageing Hydromask

+

Giveaway!


We all love and most importantly need our 'me' time and that just wouldn't be complete without
a face mask to complete the treat!

Trefiel have a beautiful selection of tempting 'black lace' modern hydromasks to choose from for
your monthly, weekly or if you even lucky enough, daily pamper sesh!

Their range of masks include:

Repairing
Moisturising
Brightening
Firming


You'd better be quick because Trefiel are currently running a competition to WIN a years supply of
their products from their newly introduced Pamper Club!





Trefiel masks retail for an RRP $9.95 each with x5 and x10 value packs also available if you're
looking to stock up.

If you're interested in joining Trefiel's new Pamper Club where every month you receive a
box containing 4 masks plus 2 luxe pampering gifts to treat yo'self! :)

JOIN NOW for just $42.00 per month!

Make sure you enter the discount code CANDICE10 at the checkout when you make a
purchase at http://trefiel.com 


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*These products were kindly gifted to me for consideration/review
*My opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

NEWA


~  Homedics NEWA  ~

Demo & Review!
Having just turned 32 last month, I am becoming more and more aware and dedicated to my skincare
routine like never before. Since my early 20's I have always taken care of my skin mainly to help
keep my acne under control. Now a days I still very much stick to my twice daily skincare routine,
changing up the products and trying new ones whenever I get the chance. I have come to know
through trial and error what works for my skin and what doesn't.

Within the past 3-4 years I have come to notice a few little crows feet appearing and the bags under
my eyes are ever more present then they once were post having my 2 kids and sleeping like a regular
person. Now that I am busy looking after them full time as well as helping my husband run our
business, my Youtube channel and this blog amongst all the other responsibilities of everyday life,
sleep has become about a 6 broken hour a night luxury.


Now that you have the low down in short of my skincare history let me introduce to you a device I
have been using over the past few months which I believe has made an significant difference to the
appearance and age of my skin.

Newa is a skin rejuvenation system has been recommended by dermatologists from all over the world
 and is designed to lift, firm, smooth and tighten your skin, re-creating collagen within the skin.
Results can be seen as quickly as after the very first use with results being more obvious after a
 month.

The instructional DVD included with you Newa is great to watch before starting with the treatment
and gives you in depth detail on how to best use the Newa for ultimate long term effective results.


It is essential to use the Newa with the recommended Activator Gel for 5 sessions per week for one
 month and then twice weekly there after. The Activator Gel not only helps to protect the skin, it
 provides it's own facial treatment within itself giving your skin the ultimate at home spa collagen
 facial completely un-invasive and pain free!


Once you apply the gel directly to the device you then turn on the Newa. The indicator light will turn blue and once you have pressed the lit up button again it will begin to start flashing. This indicates it is ready to go. It is important not to exceed the maximum four minute treatment session once a day. You will know you are done as the device with light up from blue to green & give you a little buzz.


Apply the Newa device to the skin in and rotate in small circular motions. The Newa device is
designed to be used upon six sections of your face. The upper and lower cheek area or each side and
 then under the chin to help lift and firm the skin underneath on each side. There are two heating
levels. Newa recommends starting with the higher setting, however if it begins to feel too warm for
 your liking, you can always just switch it down to the low heat setting. Slowly you will begin to feel
your skin warming up, however it did not get hot or uncomfortable for me. Moving the device in
 larger circular motions on your face will tone down the feeling of heat a little if it does start to feel a
 bit too much.


Just like most facial treatments upon the end of each session you
skin will appear slightly reddened but shouldn't be sore, burning or irritated which mine was not.
I found the redness to not appear too bad on my face (I think my skin is pretty tough) and the redness
only lasted about half an hour before settling down again.


What I love most about the Newa Skin Rejuvenation System is that it does all of this in just four
minutes per session once a day! Being such a busy bee, this fits into my life with ease and has
 definitely been worth the extra time spent.

Has your skin developed any wrinkles?
Do you include any anti-ageing skincare products in your skincare routine?

Newa Rejuvenation System - $499.00 (Buy!)
Activator Gel - $59.95 (Buy!)

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*This product was kindly sent to me for consideration/review
*All photographs & opinions are all 100% honest & all my own
*Not sponsored!

Monday, January 26, 2015

2015 SKINCARE ROUTINE

~ New Year ~

New Skincare Routine! 


Paula's Choice
RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser for Normal/Oily/Combination Skin!
RRP: $30.00 (190ml)
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To begin with I will just let your know straight off the bat one of the most convenient aspects
of this product which I enjoyed the most and that is that this Foaming Cleanser not only
cleanses your skin without stripping it of it's natural oils and pH balance, it also removes makeup!
I usually remove my makeup before cleansing, however with this product I get to skin a step and
save a bit of time, oh so precious time! :) (Where does it all go anyway?!)

This generous size pump bottle contains a creamy, white liquid which quickly lathers into a
non scented foam when applied to your face which should be dampened with luke warm water
prior to activate the product and open up the pores for best results whilst cleansing.

I found this product very easy to use and very effective when followed up with the Pore-
Refining Treatment and Daily Mattifying Fluid.

My skin has remained clear and looking smoother, more radiant and a whole lot less tired than
it really is! 


Paula's Choice 
RESIST Daily Pore-Refining Treatment
2% BHA
Exfoliant for Normal/Oily/Combination Skin!
RRP: $38.00 (88ml)
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This is a very interesting exfoliating product because not only do you use it more like you would
a toner. It also does not contain any kind of visible exfoliant beads or scrub!

I have always struggled with the size of the pores on my face and have tried many products promising to diminish them. Some have worked well while many haven't. This product actually does
wonders for reducing and tightening my pores, plus it also aids in the anti-ageing aspect of my skin
as well as making the whole surface feel smoother and look youthful again!

I am amazed that such a strong working product as this is actually fragrance free!
Paula's Choice products also do not believe in animal testing which I am more than happy to
help support!

So then how do you actually use this product?
As I mentioned earlier. You simply do as you would with a facial toner. (I love toner btw, they
are great for tightening pores and clearing acne!) Simply take a cotton ball, apply some of the
Daily Pore-Refining Treatment to it and swipe all over the face and neck. This stuff is gentle enough
to use around your eyes, but not over them of course or you risk getting product into your eyes which
is never a good thing! Make sure your skin is clean before using and it is recommended to follow up
and apply your favourite moisturiser afterwards before applying makeup.

Taking this extra step into my new year's skincare routine I believe has really been worth while
in nurturing my skin into it's early 30's!


Paula's Choice
RESIST Youth-Extending Daily Mattifying Fluid
SPF 15
Moisturiser for Normal/Oily/Combination Skin!
RRP: $35.00 (60ml)
---------------------------------------------------
Being Summer in QLD, it is imperative to protect your skin from the harmful sun's UV rays daily!
I have always been sun concious and rarely ever suffer from sunburn. I once burnt quite badly when
I was about 14-15 and living in Cairns, the sun was as you would expect in TNQ, completely
unforgiving! So I in turn learnt my lesson the hard way as it make me feel quite physically ill 
and I never let myself burn like that ever again!

Products such as this which contain some kind of SPF in them are quite common how a days
and so really there is no excuse not to slip, slop, slap when it is so easy.

This product is easily applied after cleansing and toning and before makeup and absorbs quickly
without leaving a greasy residue. I appreciate the mattyfying effect as even though I classify my
skin as being 'normal', it can still gain that a little more than a 'dewy' effect by the end of a long, hot,
Summer's day! I have found my skin to remain looking matte and fresh throughout the day when
I've applied this in the morning. So it is quite amazing that it moisturises and protects your skin
from the sun whilst still not feeling heavy or slick!

Fragrance free and non irritable, this whole Paula's Choice RESIST skincare range helps to
prevent the visible signs of aging and minimise pore appearance. Two of my top skincare
concerns sorted!

Check out the massive range of Paula's Choice products here to find a range
tailored to your skin type and concerns.
(They've thought of everything!)

What are you main skincare concerns?
Have you heard of or tried Paula's Choice before?

Watch my skincare routine using these products below!
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*These products were kindly sent to me for consideration
*All opinions, experiences & photographs are my own!

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

SANCTUARY SPA


~ S A N C T U A R Y   S P A ~
Covent Garden

Active Reverse Facial
LIPID RECOVERY FACIAL OIL

REVIEW!



You know me (well if you regularly read my blog you do!) I'm a newly converted facial/body
oil advocate and here is another one of my new obsessions from this stunningly beautiful 
luxurious brand for me to share!

Meet my brand new skin saviour which not only makes me look a little less than my actual age,
it also aids in preventing me from ageing any more quickly! If you care about the appearance of
your ageing skin then you need this in your life!

Beautifully designed in a violet box with festive silver trimming, inside you will find this frosted
glass 30ml bottle containing a generous size dropper which you use to dispense out the ever so
slightly fragranced, quick absorbing oil onto your finger tips and massage into your face, neck and
décolletage.


Contains an array of plant extracts and essential oils including Jojoba, Sunflower, Wheat Germ,
Rosa Rubiginosa, Lavender, Linalool, Bitter Orange + more! Together these natural scents
create a relaxing, spa like fragrance which makes you feel pampered and renewed.

This genius formula has been tested and within around 4 weeks you should begin to see a change
in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your face. My main concerns when it comes to
lines on my face include mainly the deepening of those long horizontal ones (I call them stress lines!)
on my forehead. I also have a few light crows feet plus a few teeny, tiny smile lines! >_<
Needless to say I don't welcome these pesky expression lines and would rather stay looking 25
thank you very much! (I'm 31 in January by the way!)

So bottles of golden liquid such as this are actually worth their weight in gold to me because I
would much rather fight the unwanted signs of ageing as naturally as possible rather than resulting
in any kind of cosmetic surgery as I am terrified of needles and have no desire to look shocked,
plastic or just plain weird!

This has been such a joy to use over the past couple of weeks and my skin is benefiting from
it quite nicely! I feel like my skin is looking firmer, more alive and a little less old and creepy in
the mornings! Considering this is 98% organic and only RRP's for $34.99 (currently just $24.49
at Priceline!) It comes highly recommended here from me to you!

I hope you enjoyed this review and have found it interesting and helpful!
How do you fight ageing skin?
I would love to hear your tips and products that work well!

SHOP THESE GREAT SANCTUARY SPA GIFT BOXES BELOW!
(A facial in a box for Christmas? Yes please!)

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*This product has kindly been sent to me for review
*All opinions & photographs are my own

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

DRLEWINNS


~ DR. LEWINNS ~

Ultra R4
Ultimate Lift Serum!

Review!


I have been using this for a few weeks now as part of the Trial Team 
on Beautyheaven and have loved using it overall, 
and I am especially impressed with the results it gives!
I am 30, so I have fine lines beginning to show on my face. 
Mainly the forehead, eyes and those smile lines from the end of my nose to the 
outer corners of my mouth are more propionate than I'd like.
I have always had amazing experience with serums in general as they work so well
 at improving my skins moisture levels and overall appearance. 
I find it does wonders at preventing and aiding in improving the skin from ageing.
 This serum in particular has been pretty amazing.
The bottle is quite large and is clean and sophisticated looking with the white, silver 
and accent deep red/maroon. The pump style is perfect because it gives you more control 
over how much product you want to dispense which also means less mess or wastage.
The formula is a clear gel type of liquid which has a slight feminine scent to it which I adore! 
It absorbs right into my skin which is important to me because I don't have a lot of time to
 waste waiting for products to sink in so I can get on with my routine.
Over the past few weeks, I have noticed my skin is firmer and less tired looking.
 I guess when your fine lines are reduced you look more alive! 
I found when applied, it feels quite cooling which is a really refreshing 
and yet relaxing feeling at the same time.
I look forward to continue using this in my skincare routine and would happily
 purchase this in the future and also consider other products in this range. :)

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Monday, September 8, 2014

INDEED LABORATORIES


~ Indeed Laboratories ~

- REVIEW! -




Howdie do there!

So over the past couple of weeks I've been completely dedicated to trialling a
brand new (to me at least) range of products from a brand I'd actually not
heard a lot about prior, Indeed Laboratories. 
What I had heard though was very positive with a lot of rave reviews
 floating around blogs and other places I frequent all over the web. 
Needless to say I couldn't wait to get my hands into these colourful boxes
and start the journey of transforming my ageing 30 year old face into my
former 20 something, smoother, plumper, wrinkle free skin again!

Here are my thoughts and how I went...



In case you can't tell, I adore hot pink so this was the first box and product
I dug into. And can I just say the tubes are actually like a matte finish.
Not just boring, old, shiny, regular white plastic like you'd probably expect.
These look and feel quite up there in terms of quality and appearance. 
I likey, likey!! :D

So onto the actual Moisture Booster. I have normal skin, so I'm not too
concerned about hydration apart from the fact that I know the more you moisturise
the better because dry skin causes premature ageing and wrinkles.
(which is why I lather up after every shower....that and the overload of products
I'm trying to work through!) But anyway, what I liked most about this serum
was the way it worked which I guess is kind of like a sponge where the high quality
ingredient Hyaluronic Acid holds up to a thousand times it's weight in water!
So you can imagine how much moisture it's keeping in your skin with the small
amount you apply to your face each day. It claims over time to reduce the need for
constant hydration, increases skin elasticity and reduces rough skin.

I don't know how long until you don't need to keep moisturising, I guess after a
few tubes you'd start to notice a feeling of baby supple skin. Or so I'd hope!
So far my skin is reacting well to it. I love serums in general because to me, I
think they do a lot more work for your skin than moisturisers. It's recommended
to still use a moisturiser with this product underneath like you normally would after
applying a serum which I have been doing. My skin does seem to be softer, smoother
and more hydrated. I have enjoyed using this and will continue to do so.

So far so good!


These 'Blur' products seem to have exploded into the beauty world recently
and much like the super popular BB Creams, everyone is going nuts over
this new invention and it's fast becoming a must have anti ageing product for
everyone who wants a quick fix, including me!

Everyone has a little imperfection here and there they wish would go away
and no amount of makeup or concealer will fix it. I'm mainly referring to
fine lines, wrinkles and saggy skin which without botox or some other kind of
procedure, you are pretty much stuck with them. This product claims
to in fact as the name suggests, blur them, including enlarged pores, which is
one of my biggest beauty peeves. I also have a few fine lines and I think the skin
under my chin is beginning to sag, although luckily no one else seems to think so.
Phew!

To look a whopping ten years younger is just forty seconds is a very brave claim
to make, so I just had to put it to the test and for me to notice the difference, it took
around the thirty five second mark after application that I noticed the fine lines
which are most noticeable around my eye area had totally disappeared! Like I
mean, they, we're....GONE!! No joke. I seriously didn't think it would work that well!
I usually only see my fine lines get better after applying a really good eye cream
religiously everyday for a few weeks, and even then the results are nowhere near
as impressive as this product! This has also worked amazingly well at hiding the
pores around my nose and cheek area. It worked so much better than a primer
as with a primer I find I need to use so much more product to blur away my pores,
whereas with this I only needed to use a really small amount.

Loving it!


My first impression of this product from reading the name with the word 'resurfacer'
in it I thought it would be an exfoliant. But then I also read the word 'retinol' which
I know as a powerful, anti ageing skincare ingredient my mum used religiously
when I was growing up. So I wasn't sure what to expect from a product claiming to
resuface my skin using not one but three forms of retinol!

This product is supposed to give you softer, smoother skin whilst being moisturising
and working on those annoying fine lines and wrinkles! I love using night creams
and never miss doing it. I know that it's when we sleep the skin works it's hardest to
repair itself. So slapping on a good night cream is essential in aiding in the skin's
reproduction and healing. I was excited to try something new as I'd previously
been slaving away trying to use up an old one I wasn't really enjoying, so needless
to say, this one has been much more fun to use! The pump top makes it easy to use
and mess free. You only need about a quarter of a five cent peice worth of product
and that's about all you get from each pump. Perfect, no wastage!

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Overall, using all three of these anti ageing products over the past few weeks
everyday has had me feeling and looking much younger than I feel most days,
just to be honest. I usually feel at least 40! Now I've got the outside looking
younger, I just need to work on feeling younger on the inside!

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* These products were kindly sent to me for review
* All opinions & photographs are my own


Tuesday, August 19, 2014

SKIN DOCTORS


~ SKIN DOCTORS ~

COSMECEUTICALS


.....Younger Hands.....



Ok, I admit it, I am guilty as charged for not applying hand cream as often as I
should. Being a self confessed 'beauty guru' I feel some what a bit bad about that.
I am actually really really good at keeping my face, hair, feet and the rest of my body
moisturised on a daily basis, yet somehow my hands have been forgotten.
I think this is because our hands are the most used part of our bodies and when
a hand cream doesn't absorb right away, it can be a pain to try and continue on
with your day. I used to keep some hand cream on my bedside table before I
became a parent and just applied it before I went to sleep. However, now
I'm up during the night with the two of them, so it just doesn't happen.

Thanks to one of my favourite beauty websites Beauty & Lace, I have
recently had the opportunity to partake in a hand cream trial.
So now I have been forced back into the habit. Thank you!

The hand cream is a beautiful, creamy, off white, slightly tan texture with a slight
fragrance that lingers. It has only been a few weeks so far into this
6 week trial and already I have noticed my hands appearing smoother
with less lines and wrinkles and they also feel softer and less dry in this
cool weather. It absorbs into my skin really well. A lot of hand creams I've
tried before absorb well into the top of the hands, yet just slip and
slide around on the palms. However, this hand cream soaks in on both sides!
I've noticed my cuticles are much softer and easier to manage now too.


I love the sophisticated, clean, white packaging which makes me feel all
grown up and responsible - but not old! ;)

Great for those who want to reduce the appearance of freckles &
age spots too!

Retails for $34.95 (75ml)
Check it out and purchase online here!

Australian Made!

Do you find it difficult to use a hand cream?

Love Candy!
xo


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*This product was kindly sent to me for review thanks to Beauty & Lace
*All opinions & photographs are my own
*This blog post was not required as part of the review

Sunday, July 27, 2014

LOOK YOUNGER! - MY RADIANT SKIN SECRETS

FEATURING...

~ Puretopia Bioactive Solutions ~

Smooth & Renew
Gentle Exfoliating

Face Scrub!

(New Favourite!)

When it comes to my skin, what it likes, doesn't like and how I keep it looking
clear and young, I'll let you in on a few of my beauty secrets.

1. I never sun bake and rarely go out in the sun.
When I do I like to lather up with my favourite sunscreen.

2. I don't smoke, take drugs, party hard or drink ANY alcohol.
(I know it is ok to drink some wines and they can be quite beneficial in moderation,
this is just me and how I like to live my life.)

3. I try to get a good night's sleep every night.
I am still currently breast feeding so this is a bit of a challenge for me at the
moment, but taking a short nap during the day if you can manage it, no
more than half and hour can really give you a energy kick to tackle the rest
of the afternoon & evening if you've had a restless night.

4. Be active!
I am in no way interested in playing sports and going to the gym.
Almost everyone has no time for that these days as we lead such busy lives.
So I just make sure my mind is conscious of being active throughout the day.
I'm a stay at home mum of 2 kids under 5, so needless to say I don't have to think
about keeping active too much. 
I've noticed in photos when I'm active my skin glows as opposed to
appearing blotchy, tired and lack lustre when I'm not.
Watch my tips to keep active video here!

5. Consume healthy, natural foods - limit sugar!
I'll be the first to admit I love me a good sugar hit and as tempting as it is,
I never feel as good as I do if I eat for example an orange instead.
Oranges have always, always made me feel almost instantly better if I'm ever
feeling run down or unwell. They're an amazing fruit and give me much more
sustained energy than any chocolate bar or even coffee, which actually has no
effect on me. (As much as I love it anyway!)

6. Change your mind set to limit stress. 
This has been one of the biggest lessons I've learned to deal with in my life.
I am still battling with this on a daily basis, but the mind is such an incredible
organ, I feel like us humans could achieve so much more power and control of
 our lives if we just took the time to work on figuring out how to tap into it more
and in fact control it. There is room for us to evolve so much more!
It is difficult to explain, but basically the things that used to stress me out the most
I try to deal with it immediately, if I can't control it I find a positive in it and focus on that. 
It is incredible how this effects the world around me and changes my life!
Now, I know you might be thinking, what is this idiot on about, there is no
positive in this or that (Whatever it may be that you're facing) situation.
Believe me, I hear you! That is why it is such a huge challenge and a daily
battle to keep under control with your mind.
Anyhow, I could do a whole other blog post on this in more detail.
(If you're interested,  let me know!) :)
So my point?
 Living a stress free life, stops you using twice as many
facial muscles in your face by frowning and limits those worry lines
creasing horizontally across your forehead.
Limit the stress, limit the wrinkles!

7. Moisturise, Moisturise! Moisturise!
For me, this means moisturising my whole body from my hair to the soles
of my feet daily!
It is an effort, but a worthwhile one. I have often received compliments
on how soft and smooth my skin feels. So it must work.
I don't necessarily use expensive, high end moisturisers, in my experience
it doesn't make much of a difference. I just use whatever takes my fancy.
I am usually captivated first by packaging, then by smell, texture and then ingredients also take my interest.

8. Scrub a dub dub!
I love it when I have that little bit of extra time in the shower where I can
concentrate on buffing off all those dead skin cells with a good scrub!
I like to do this not only on my face, but my whole body as skin can build up
all over and clog pores if not taken care of. I find my skin radiates and is clearest
when I exfoliate regularly. I can get away with doing it about 3-4 times a week
without causing any irritation, depending on how abrasive the scrub is.
I use the harshest ones I can find on my feet, then basically the further up the body,
the more gentle exfoliaters I like to use.
At the moment I'm loving this Puretopia facial scrub as it gentle enough for me to
use on my face daily. The formula contains fine black and cream silica & limestone particles that leave my skin feeling super smooth and clean and fresh. It smells moisturising and refreshing with tangerine flower and it is 100% sulfate & paraben free! It contains panthenol, aloe, which soothes the skin from the scrub, pro vitamin B5 and glycerin.

Suitable for all skin types!
RRP: $9.95

Thank you for reading!
I hope you got something out of it and are somewhat inspired.

What are your anti ageing/radiant skin care tips?

Love Candy! 
xo

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