Showing posts with label toner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toner. Show all posts

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

Friday, July 3, 2015

ANTIPODES


~  ANTIPODES  ~
Scientific Organic Beauty!



You know how I love my beauty cuboard to be overflowing with different brands, products and
options to change up my skincare routine at a moments notice. Hey, a woman has the right to
change her mind whenever she wants, am I right ladies?! ;)

So here I am with another exciting and beautiful brand and two of their products I have chosen to
use to shake up my regular skincare routine of late. Two products which I am proud to use, own
and now share with you as I feel like these deserve some pretty high praise!

Antipodes - Reincarnation Pure Facial Exfoliator
I have mentioned before that I am one of those women who loves exfoliating and will use just
about any type of scrub I can get a hold of because I just love the feeling of freshly scrubbed, smooth
and rejuvenated skin after having scubbed away all of those dead skin cells which build up daily!
So you can imagine how your skin would look and feel if you skipped this vital step in
your skincare routine. Likely, rough, dry and looking uneven and generally dull and unhealthy,
even though there is fresh, new skin just under the surface just dying to shine through.

This particular exfoliator is exceptionally lovely to use because it is super thick in consistancy as
you can see from my swatch below. The thick white cream is a mixture of caring, organic
ingredients including - Avocado Oil, Marigold Flower Oil, Carrot Seed Extract & Cedarwood
and Sweet Orange Essential Oils. These combined not only smell amazing with the sweet
orange being the dominant flavour, it feels incredibly good on your skin. The super fine grains
 feel almost like sand, yet more ground down so it is extra gentle but still highly effective.



Toners are an absolute must have for my skin. I have oversized pores which annoy the crap out of
me and I have always found toners to work wonders at not only deeply cleansing the gunk out of
them but also do an exceptional job at tightening them up and shrinking them when used regularly.

Over the years as new brands and companies have released a broad array of toner types, many
have begun to learn toward the natural, organic and more natural route. This is one of the reasons
why I am so fond of Antipodes and this product especially because it is doing the job and doing it
gently, effectively and without stipping or damaging my skin in the long run.

It is no suprise this product has been a previous winner in Harper's Bazaar's Beauty Awards.
With ingredients including - Natural minerals found in 15,000 year old Walwera artesian water
found in New Zealand, (Wow, impressive!) Omega, Raspberry Seed Extract, Aloe Vera, Anti-
inflemmatory Marshmellow, (Yum!) Mamaku Black Fern, Bulgarian Rose Oil as well as the
juice from thousands of hand picked roses, this product has me hooked, line and sinker!

Usually I find spray toners to be a hugely refreshing pick me up in the Summer months when it
is super humid, however I have found this to also be the perfect wake up call in the mornings after
cleansing before moisturising to really wake up my face and ignite my scenses. It feels soothing,
refreshing, cool and really adds to lost moisture back into my skin.


Have you tried anything from this brand?
Throw me your recommendations below!
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*These products were kindly sent to me for consideration/review. 
*All photographs & opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Sunday, October 26, 2014

TREAT YOUR SKIN


~ P  U  R  E  T  O  P  I  A ~                           

   Bioactive Solutions!



Smooth & Renew
Gentle Exfoliating
FACE SCRUB
This product has been a constant favourite of mine for most of the year.
Ever since I first started using it it hasn't let me down.
I love using scrubs in general. Weather it's my face or my whole body, I love
that feeling and how it buffs away all those old dead skin cells to make way for the
new whilst keeping any dirt, pollution and grime from clogging up the pores and
creating skin irritations or acne.
This product leaves my skin feeling so loved and looking renewed and refreshed!
Australian, natural & cruelty free, what's not to love?

Instant Moisture
Skin Quenching & Protecting
DAILY FACE MOISTURISER SPF15
I have been using this product daily in my skincare routine over the
past couple of weeks and have really been enjoying it along with these other
products in the range. Being outside with my kids on a daily basis and playing
out in the sun means it is important to me that my skin is protected.
I love that this contains an SPF of 15 so I can relax knowing my face and neck
won't get damaged. The scent is very natural and smells very moisturising.
A bit like a nature walk. (Close your eyes and imagine that for a moment. Ah,
how relaxing!) The formula looks like sunscreen but the texture doesn't have
that thick, greasy feel, thankfully! It is super easy to work into the skin and
leaves your skin soft and ready for makeup application. 

Refresh & Balance
Hydrating & Soothing
FACIAL MIST & TONER
I haven't used a whole lot of mist toners before. I use just your normal liquid
toners daily, but the mist ones are pretty new to me. I am so in love with this one
though, I have to say! It is so easy to use with the basic spray nozzle.
Since the weather has quickly been heating up here recently, this has been a
wonderful product to help cool and calm down my hot, flushed skin. The smell is
so uplifting and fresh with the citrus fruits - lime, orange and mandarin.
It does a great job at waking me up in the morning when I use it on a cotton ball to tone all over my
 face and neck. I've yet to use this to ease any sunburn but I'll be for sure
packing this into my beach bag this Summer just in case! 

Other products from Puretopia include - 
Moisture Repair Shampoo, Moisture Repair Conditioner, Wake Up
 Body Wash, 1000 Fragrant Petals Body Wash, Purify & Revive Clay 
Mask, Whisk Away Creamy Face Cleanser, Soft & Clean Hand Wash, 
Pert & Plump Lip Cream, Nourish & Repair Hand Cream, Sleep & 
Renew Night Face Moisturiser, Eye Rescue Massaging Roller, Pure 
Nutrition Essential Facial Serum.
Find out more at - http://www.mypuretopia.com


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

Friday, August 22, 2014

SUKIN


~ SUKIN ~


AUSTRALIAN NATURAL SKINCARE


I have been in a bit of a skincare rut lately.
Not really using anything specifically special for my skin or paying all that much
attention. I've kind of just been on auto pilot, just using up the random skincare
products in my bathroom before letting myself go out and splurg on anything else.
Luckily my skin has been well behaved during this time and I've been pretty
content with plodding along slowly using up each product which seems to take
FOREVERRRR. ....!!!

So when an opportunity came along to try out a brand new skincare routine
tailored specifically just for my skin, (which is normal, how boring i know!) 
what beauty addict could resist!?

Thanks to RESCU, I was able to give this Australian brand a go and see
just what my skin thought about it.

Below I share my thoughts on each product...

Sulphate & Paraben Free
This cleanser feels mild and gentle on my skin.
If foams up slightly, but isn't overly bubbly.
I have really been enjoying using this in my new skincare routine
as it works well for my skin type. It doesn't dry my skin out, yet
I can still feel the difference after cleansing as my skin feels refreshed
and free of excess oil, makeup and grime from a long day.

Alcohol & Paraben Free
I've not had a lot of experience with mist toners before.
I usually use the ones you swipe over your face with a cotton ball,
which I really enjoy using as they do a great job at catching any excess
makeup, oil or grime. This one works a little different not only because this is
obviously a spray, but because this works to hydrate your skin anytime of the day!
It feels unbelievably soothing and refreshing especially first thing
in the morning when your face is still struggling to wake up!
 You can use it on both naked skin or over your makeup. Pretty clever!
I look forward to using this when it warms up in the summer months for a
cooling refreshment and pick me up.

Paraben Free
You can really notice the difference between when you use a regular
moisturiser as opposed to when you use a more natural product.
The scent is simply gorgeous and doesn't overwhelm your senses with an
OTT perfumed fragrance. It reminds me very much like a facial cream that gets
put on you at a spa. So relaxing!

Preservative Free
Treatment oils are pretty new to me. I've used a few different kinds of serums and
I kind of feel like they work in a similar way.
The oil works to repair and soften the skin. It doesn't feel greasy even though
it's a oil, which is surprising. It is meant to help fight the signs of ageing which I'm
all for! I am at the age where my skin isn't as forgiving as it used to be.
So I have been having fun using this in hopes that it slows down the ageing process
somewhat, and so far it just feels beautiful so I'm a happy chappy! :)

Purifying Facial Masque
Paraben Free
It's not often get the time to indulge in a deep cleansing mask to treat my skin,
so needless to say, I really enjoyed these! :)
The scent was a bit different to the other products, but was still nice and didn't
overtake the whole experience by being overpowering or unpleasant.
What I found different about this mask was that after 10-15 minutes it didn't
start to crack, flake or tighten my skin. Honestly, I don't mind masks which do this,
but this was a nice difference as it made it easier to remove as I didn't have to
be as rough to remove it. It wiped gently away with just a warm wash cloth
leaving my skin looking brand new and completely renewed without that
awful squeaky sensation. Super nice product, one of the best I've ever tried.
Am looking forward to this experience again as soon as I can!! ;)

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*These products were kindly sent to me for review as part of the RESCU Trial Team
*All opinions & photographs are my own