Showing posts with label vegan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vegan. Show all posts

Saturday, September 9, 2017

WELEDA

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WELEDA

100% Certified Natural
Since 1921

http://www.weleda.com.au

Weleda have been around for nearly 100 years, so needless to say they really know their stuff when
it comes to skincare and other household, beauty products!

With a range from facial, skincare, oral health, deodorants and body oils to men's skincare, natural
medicine, hair care and a mother and baby range. Weleda have had a long time to think of the needs
of everyone, and they really have done it all.

If you're looking to jump on that all natural, cruelty free, ethically sourced product band wagon of
products for you and your family, then you have come to the right place. Weleda is all that and more.

Click below to hear my thoughts about Weleda and some of my new and favourite products from them!
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Weleda Skin Food ($22.95 / 75ml)
When it comes to all rounder multi-use products which pretty much do it all. They are hard to come
by especially the really good ones. I can safely and confidently say Skin Food is definitely on of those
absolute winners!

Skin Food is packed full of all natural goodness which is fabulous for especially dry and even
sensitive or ageing skin. It is high is it's moisturising qualities and quenches you skin's thirst like a
dream. Can be used all over the body to smooth rough dry skin. I have been using this on my hands
lately as they have become SO dry over winter and were beginning to split the skin between my
thumb and fore fingers. :(

This is great for both men and women too. My husband has his own tube of this in the bathroom
and using this as his facial moisturiser daily. He has super dry skin which even gets flaky, but when
he uses Skin Food, it keeps his skin looking soft and flake free all day!

Weleda Firming Day Cream ($41.95)
I love changing up my skincare routine as often as I can and lately I have been using this Firming
Day Cream (along with the matching Night Cream below) and what I treat it has been!

This day cream is made for Mature Skin... to be honest, being almost 35, I'm not sure if my skin
really falls into this category just yet, maybe it does, who knows? Regardless of the rules, I have
just been loving this product!

With it's blend of delicious pomegranate seed oil and a bunch of natural oils from argan kernels &
macadamia nuts which work together to activate your skin's regeneration, soothes and protects the
skin. Firms and reduces fine lines, improves skin elasticity and smells so good as well!

Suitable for all skin types!

Weleda Firming Night Cream ($41.95)
There's nothing like that freeing feeling after a long day of work, coming home to a piping long hot
shower, removing the day's makeup and applying a generous layer of nourishing, soothing and
calmly scented night cream to get you relaxed for the evening. It is seriously one of my favourite
things and by far my most favourite time of the day!

Again, this product contains oils from one of my fav fruits, the pomegranate as well as borage seeds,
and argan kernels. It also has golden millet which aids in the skin's regeneration, helping us age
gracefully and helping our skin turn over new young cells, keeping our skin strong and protected.

Over the past year to two years I have felt like my skin has lost some of that firmness and elasticity,
particularly on my cheeks and upper neck under my chin. So finding a firming skincare duo I can
use morning and night I feel like it just perfect for me right now!

Weleda Age Revitalising Hand Cream ($18.95)
Going back to the beginning of this blog article to where I mentioned using Skin Food as my hand
cream. I also keep this one in my handbag at all times and use it multiple times throughout the day
whilst I am either at work or out and about doing everyday mum things!

Designed for mature skin, again it can't hurt right? Sometimes I feel like in general if a product is
designed for more mature skin, then it will probably work harder at anti-ageing my skin before it
really begins to look tired and worn out.

With a blend of primrose oil from the beautiful evening primrose flower, the oil works to get rid of
those dry rough spots on your hands which I have been getting on the tips of my fingers lately! It
also has oils from macadamia nuts to protect the skin sealing in the moisture into the skin for softer,
hydrated hands. There is also something in there called Centella which stimulates the collagen in
your skin which to be honest, I had never even thought about collagen in my skin past my face
before. So there is something to think about!

Weleda Citrus Deodorant ($21.95) & Weleda Citrus Roll-On Deodorant ($16.95)
If ever there is a deodorant scent, the citrus from lemon makes the most sense to me. Not only does
lemon smell super zesty and refreshing and clean. It's also a natural antiseptic which neutralises body
odours naturally without blocking your pores. It also doesn't contain any nasty chemicals a lot of
deodorants have in them including aluminium salts!

I have used other natural deodorants before with not many being all that effective. I have found
Weleda's Citrus roll-on deodorant in particular to be really good at keeping me fresh throughout the
day.  The roll-on provides 24hr protection however I only use it for about 10-12 hours before
showering again, so I can't say if it does last that long, but it does seem to last me the day no worries.

Weleda's citrus deodorant in the larger glass spray bottle is my favourite in term on packaging. Even
though it is glass, so I wouldn't carry this around with my in my handbag, it is a really nice product to
have at home to use throughout the day. I also love to use this as an air freshener throughout my
house. Particularly in my laundry where I have the cat's kitty litter tray and the bathrooms. It just
gives the rooms a lovely fresh boost, it's great!!

Weleda Salt Toothpaste ($9.95)
Just the name of this product sounds so cool to me! A salt toothpaste? That certainly is unique!
When you think about it though it makes perfect sense. The tiny salt particles work to gently buff
away the build up of plaque and tartar on your teeth giving them a good clean. Kind of like an
exfoliation on the skin, this works the same way only on the teeth. I love this idea, I think it is
genius!

You can rest assured this product is completely safe and effective for daily use as it was made
together with actual dentists. It doesn't contain any harmful chemicals like bleach, detergents or
preservatives. (It has enough salt in it for preservation).  It also does not contain fluoride.

The formula of this toothpaste does look a little weird. Reminds me of blended up red grapes. But it
does actually have a minty taste and scent to it, so it still feels much the same as any other toothpaste
you would normally use. I am absolutely LOVING this!

Weleda Children's Tooth Gel ($7.95)
When it comes to my kids and I am sure most parents are the same, you want what is safest and best
for them no matter the cost. Regardless, this children's tooth gel is completely affordable anyway,
which just makes it all the more appealing!

The pale blue formula contains no nasties, colourants, mineral oils or flavour enhances. It is naturally
flavoured with minty spearmint and fennel. It has calendula flower extract for healthy gums and silica
keeps teeth clean. My kids didn't even noticed I'd changed their toothpaste for a few days and then
they decided it was alright and gave me the OK to brush their teeth with it! Cheeky little
independents!

Again as with all Weleda oral care products, this product has been developed with dentists to ensure
safety and effectiveness for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

Weleda Kids 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash
This product is so cute and one of the newest range of products by Weleda. (They really do think of
everything!).  Available in Lively Lime, Very Vanilla & Happy Orange. How cute is the packaging?!
My kids just love the little hippo on the front of the tube having his own little bath just like them!

As a mother, this 2-in-1 product is great because it makes bath time quicker and easier. The more kids
you have the longer bath time takes. So having a multi-use product is what I look for. The fact it is
also 100% certified natural and gentle on little bodies and doesn't sting the eyes is a great bonus!

You don't need a lot to wash little kids hair and as I wash their hair because it's a 2-in-1 product as the
formula drips down from their hair onto their skin they can wash themselves as I'm washing their hair
with the same product! Saves time and money because the suds from the hair also wash the body!

The lime scent is really refreshing and a creamy white colour. My kids really enjoy using this, next I
would love to try the Very Vanilla (Even for myself!) as that is such a calming scent and one of my
absolute favourites! Vegan and cruelty free, that is what I like to see!

Weleda Baby Calendula Face Cream ($14.36)
Yes, I know this is a product designed for baby's skin, however I have to admit I couldn't resist
giving this a try for myself as well! What drove me to want to try this the most was actually the
creamy soft scent of the Calendula. It is slightly vanillary and lightly floral which as I mentioned
above is my weakness when it comes to scents. It smells absolutely gorgeous!

I don't think I have ever seen or heard of a facial care product especially just for babies. But when
you think about it, it is pretty clever. Babies have beautiful new born skin, yes. But it is also brand
new to our world. It isn't yet used to the polluted air, wind, air conditioning, etc. Babies skin can be
easily irritated and needs protecting as it adjusts and grows.

This facial cream is ultra soothing and great if you notice dry patches on your babies skin. I have
been using it on my and my 6yr old daughters face and it is so nice to bond together as girls
putting on our day creams together.

If you're keen to try some Weleda for yourself you can buy directly from their website online.
You can also find them online on a wide variety of websites. See them here!

If you prefer to shop in store Weleda is available at your local David Jones, some pharmacies and
selected health food stores. Find a stockist in your area here!

Have you tried any products from Weleda before?
Which are you most interested to try?


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

Monday, October 24, 2016

SPEICK


SPEICK

Skincare For Men

Review!

http://www.speick.de

When it comes to my husband, our skin types couldn't be any more different! My skin is pretty
tough. It can take pretty much any kind of product, natural, organic or not and I will never break
out, get a rash or itch or anything like that. He on the other hand has quite sensitive, dry and fair
skin. So I don't really blame him for being a bit fussy when it comes to his manly products and he
pretty much just sticks to what he knows and what works for him. Completely fair enough!

That's not to say I don't try to sway him here and there with other products I come across from time to
time like these German manly skincare products by Speick which has specifically perfect for if you
have dry and sensitive skin made with a range of natural ingredients including Speick plant extract!

SPEICK Plant grown high in the Alpine region & Nock Mountains
Image credit - http://www.speick.de

Speick Men Active Shampoo
With ingredients like caffeine from guarana in it this product is sure to wake you up in the morning!
Not only that, these products also help to strengthen the hair naturally. Other ingredients also include
fair trade argon oil to give the hair shine. Other plant oils in this product moisturise a dry scalp which
prevents dead skin build up and irritation.

This 150ml tube like all Speick products are made in their home factory in Germany and contain no
synthetic fragrances, colours, silicons, parabens and mineral oil based ingredients.

This is available to purchase directly off the Speick website with international shipping available.

Speick Men Rasier Creme (Shaving Cream)
Interesting fact about the Speick plant used in these products. It is said to be both calming and
stimulating at the same time which I think is amazing and a great benefit at the same time. To be
able to relax the body whilst still keeping it alert and revitalised is just amazing to me!

In saying that this shaving cream also contains a soothing boost of lavender which we all know is
known to also be calming and relaxing to the body. This cream has a gorgeous natural scent to it and
appears as a white pearlescent texture which when applied to the skin and rubbed in forms a nice soft
creamy thick layer ready for shaving. I have used this myself on my underarms and legs and found it
to leave my skin beautifully smooth and somehow give a closer shave than usual. I love how I smell
afterwards! Think I may just keep this one on my half of the shower... ;)

Speick Men Active Intensiv Creme (Intensive Cream) 50ml
This intensive cream is a protective daily moisturiser for the face. With ingredients including the
obvious Speick plant as well as Aloe Vera gel, Shea Butter and natural Q10, this cream is also perfect
 to use after shaving to calm and soothe the skin.

The white cream is naturally scented and smells divine! Speick products are both dermatologically
and allergologically tested and completely vegan. The cream is non greasy and keeps your skin
hydrated and free from irritants all day long. No need to re-apply.

Speick products can also be found to purchase online in Australia at
http://www.mensbiz.com.au & https://www.floraandfauna.com.au


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

Thursday, April 21, 2016

SCHKINNY MANINNY


~  SCHKINNY MANINNY ~
3 DAY JUICE CLEANSE



I like to think of myself as a pretty healthy kind of person. I don't smoke, drink any alcohol, do drugs
or sun bake. I look after my skin, keep active and eat in moderation. However there is always room
for improvement. I am not perfect. I do have a sweet tooth (or salty depending on my mood) tooth
that can get me into trouble every now and again which has me ending up feeling guilty, sluggish and
yuk in the stomach.

So when I had the opportunity recently to try a 3 Day Juice Cleanse from Schkinny Maninny how
could I not think this would be a great idea to help clean out my system!

INCLUDED IN MY 3 DAY DETOX PACK!
Schkinny Maninny are great in that they realise a detox is not always an easy feat, especially for
beginners like myself and offer some extra goodies on the first day to last you throughout your
journey. These do often change so you if you are curious you can find out what's on offer on their
website. My pack included - A tub of detoxing bath salts, Vigour Skin Therapy Revive Treatment
Cleanser, Psyllium Husk and five detoxing tea bags.

This was a pretty generous size tub and I still have a fair amount of this left over which I am still
using. Very relaxing and also made an amazing exfoliator!

This generous sample size of this Aussie product was so beautiful and nice to use! You simply have
to go check out their website for their entire range. I have and am hooked. Line and sinker!

Ok, so this Psyllium Husk is weird and interesting stuff! It is meant to absorb water inside your 
stomach taking with it all of the toxins and badies out with it. Recommended to drink with a LOT of
water to ensure success and can make you feel bloated. Yeah, it did make me feel bloated. I don't
know for sure if it worked, but I only drank this one glass of it. It wasn't very nice and I noticed after
experimenting with the remainder in a glass that it actually turned jelly like if you let it sit in the water!

I also received a little pot of these tasty seeds to snack on each day which I actually really enjoyed!

Schkinny Maninny offers delivery bright and early in the morning to ensure you have your juice
nice and fresh as soon as you start your day! Mine was there each morning before I even woke up
at 7am! Delivery is available to those living in NSW, VIC & QLD and there is a wide variety of 
different juice packs you can choose from ranging from just a one day cleanse to get your started
or if you are unsure if this is for you, up to a five day cleanse. You have many options available
including just juice, juice and a healthy dinner, juice and soup or you can just order the juices
singly if you find you only like a certain flavour/s.

I chose to undertake the 3 Day Juice & Dinner Cleanse as I wasn't sure I would be able to last three
whole days on liquid alone, so having an option of a healthy pre-prepared dinner also available was
more my cup of tea. So let me show you what I received each day in my pack and what I thought of it!

On the first day I was ready to go! I'd had a hearty dinner the night before so I was eager to get started
and see how I would feel on a completely different food and liquid consumption than I am used to, if
I'd lose any weight, feel lighter and less bloated, have more energy and just generally feel good!

DAY 1
For breakfast the very first juice to begin my cleanse was the Schkinny Leap Frog green juice!
This juice contained a refreshing blend of - Spinach, Cucumber, Apple, Kiwifruit & Parsley.
This tasted pretty good. It took some getting used to honestly, mainly because I am just not used to
drinking so much greenery!

By about 10am I cracked open the next juice. The Schkinny Pine Grapple which was a blend of 
Pineapple, Carrot, Celery, Ginger and Apple. This was much yummier and a lot sweeter than the first juice. I was so grateful for this juice that I downed it in about two minutes! Gah... delicious!

Lunch was a liquid soup which contained a blend of Carrot, Cashew 
Nuts, Pear, Ginger, Ground Coriander, Ground Ginger, Pepper, Pink Himalayan Salt & Water. I wasn't a fan of this. But to be fair this was the first day and my taste buds were still new to this kind of eating and I was pretty darn hungry by this time of the day! I have never been a fan of  ginger or coriander ever in my life anyway, so that is just my personal taste preference.

My afternoon pick me up was the Schkinny Fruity Punch, a more simple mix of rockmelon, 
watermelon, orange and mint. I'm not font of the mint, but otherwise this drink was quite yummy!

By around 6pm when I usually have dinner I was feeling ok. I wouldn't say I was starving but I was
definitely having some sugar cravings and solid food withdrawals. Thanking myself quickly for
ordering the pack which included a solid dinner I opened up my container. A freshly pre-prepared
 mixed salad of Pear, Rocket, Green Beans, Walnuts, Cucumber and Goji Berries including a small 
dressing of Avocado, Lemon Juice and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 

I think I was slightly more brain dead than usual on this first day as I forgot to take an actual picture
of my meal as I have the following two days. However I think at least this way you can see how these
meals look when they come to you, and it was actually delicious and I ate every last bite gratefully
including the bonus little container of seeds!


DAY 2
Waking up on day 2 was easier than usual. I think my body was already into full detox mode and it
was making me feel more full of energy and ready to tackle to day ahead feeling less heavy and with
a clearer head. That's not to say I wasn't starving and so ready to see what was for breakfast!

The first juice was called Schkinny Water Frog. Like day one, this was another green juice, however
a bit different with ingredients including - Spinach, Parsley, Kiwifruit, Watermelon and Orange.
This was definitely was a great wake me up and one of the best juices to begin the day with. I really
enjoyed this flavour combo and would probably just purchase this one again singly in future.

My mid morning get through until lunch was the Triple C. Carrot being the main ingredient but also
containing more greenies including Celery, Apple and Cucumber. By this time I have realised I much
prefer the fruit blends much more than the ones which contain veggies and herbs.

My soup for lunch was the Schkinny Colly, Meg & Lee Soup and boy was I tempted to wak some
bread in the toaster to dip into it! But I promise you I did stay strong and resisted the strong urge and
slurped through it spoon by spoon. This was actually a pretty decently large serving and I just 
couldn't get through it all. Washed it down with water which helped with the slightly bland taste.

I spent the last few hours before bed watching our usual TV shows and entertaining the kids whilst
drinking my last juice for the day. This one called the Schkinny Rocky Orange Show was Mint,
Rockmelon, Orange, Cucumber and Apple was ok apart from the mint I am not fond of. However
I must admit this juice stuff by this time had really done it's job in clearing out my system so to
 speak! I have noticed a flatter, less ballooned stomach and am feeling quite good generally. 

For dinner that night was the Chickpea Hotpot with Tuscan Spices which you have the option to 
eat either hot or cold depending on your own personal preference. I chose to eat mine straight out
of the fridge cold. Ingredients included - Chickpeas, Tomato Zucchini, Spinach, Red Onion, Parsley,
Lemon Juice and Tuscan Spices. Aside from the parsley which I'm just not into eating such large
quantities of, the rest of the meal was quite satisfying. 


DAY 3
Ah finally, the home stretch! Honestly, by this time my will power is getting weak again. Not sure if
I am having another solid food withdrawal and just craving bad food in general. I am just looking 
forward to the end of the day, however grateful I am for actually doing this detoxing juice cleanse.
I know it has done wonders for my body. Getting so many nutrient rich ingredients into my body 
via liquid form has made me realise I can still continue to do this once the cleanse is complete. Just
incorporating actual meals with them. 

Again breakfast was the Schkinny Leap Frog which was the same breakfast juice as on day one.
Still unable to get my taste buds to love the parsley, but hey we can't all love everything. Still, I 
drank it all because that is all I had and munched on some of the seeds provided to get me through
until the mid morning juice and lunch.

The mid morning juice was a new one I'd not yet tried so I was interested to give it go, however
hesitant about the beetroot in juice form. This one was called Pine Root and also consisted of 
sweet Pineapple, Apples, Carrot and Ginger. If is weren't for the pineapple to cut through all of that
I'm sure so sure I would have need able to down it.

Lunch again was another soup. Schkinny Creme of Spinach. Spinach, Cashew Nuts, Lemon Juice,
Leek, Almond Milk and Water. This out of the three, was my favourite soup. Lately I have been
converting over from cow's milk to almond as dairy milk unsets my stomach, so I was used to the
flavour in the soup and enjoyed the other ingredients. This made this last day a whole lot easier.
Only half a day left to go!

Finally, the very last juice to conclude my three day juice cleanse. The Schkinny Pink Sherbet.
An interesting name for a blend of Watermelon, Lemon, Apple and Cucumber. This juice was
really good! Again one of my favourites and one I would happily purchase again singly along with
the Water Frog juice.


Ok, so not quite the end of the cleanse. Here is the third and final dinner. The Moroccan Lentil 
Medley with Mandarin. I don't think I have ever consumed a savoury hot dinner finished with cool
fresh mandarin on the top. It was an interesting combo. Not sure I would go there again. However it
wasn't a bad meal. The beans were fresh and crisp and they complemented the lentils giving them 
added flavour. 
Schkinny Maninny not only offers 1-5 day juice cleanses. If you're super keen or find after 
trying it out you think it might be something you'd want to continue for a period of time there
are subscription options available. Be sure to check their website and social pages for special 
discounts, codes & offers!

Have you ever undergone a juice cleanse, detox or special diet?




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*This Juice Cleanse was kindly sent to me for review
*All photographs 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

Monday, November 10, 2014

VANESSA MEGAN


~ V A N E S S A   M E G A N  ~
Skincare Review!


When it comes to anti-ageing products I am up to try just about anything to slow down the
evident process. I am nearing my 31st birthday in January and as much as I have a love/hate
relationship with my body as it's getting older, I still would rather the wrinkles, grey hairs and
stretch marks from child baring were not there.

So let me talk a little bit about two new stunningly packaged products from this
 Australian made skincare brand who are 100% organic, natural, vegan and
 not tested on animals I have been trying out recently!

Rosehip Revitalizing Face Oil
RRP: $59.95 (200ml)

Initially the thought of using an oil on my face has me running the other way.
My face is acne prone. If I don't take extra good care of it it goes nuts. So to me,
adding oil to my moody skin just sounds like a disaster waiting to happen!
But, with all the hype around organic, natural skincare and how beneficial it is,
I couldn't wait to see what it could do for me.

This oil is a multi-taster. Not only does it improve the appearance of stretch marks,
scars, fine lines and wrinkles. It also evens out skin tone, lifts saggy skin, tones and
my personal favourite, minimises pores! YES!! I hate my pores! >_<

This has been so simple and easy to use. You just pump out a few drops onto your hand
and massage into the skin on your face and neck. It says to add a little bit of water to
 the drops which helps the oil seep deeper into your skin. I have tried this
 both ways and prefer to add the water as it feels like the oil spreads out a lot
 easier and further. I like to do this at night when I have more time to myself to
indulge in a little beauty therapy!

Packed full of skin loving oils including;
 Rosehip, Rosemary, Lemongrass & Vetiver!

Body Beautiful Oil
RRP: $29.95 (30ml)

Lately I have been busy lathering up several times a day, tube by tube, bottle by bottle,
sachet by tiny sample sachet of moisturising cream, butter and souffle!
So when this lovely breath of fresh air came about for me to use I gladly pushed all those
aside for the chance to try something new, different and most likely much better for my skin
then the bucket load of non organic, randoms I'd been working through!

I'm pretty sure I've never even used a body oil before, so I was in for a brand new experience!
This oil deeply hydrates your skin whilst also improving it's elasticity, toning and improving
the appearance or stretch marks. Works perfectly as a massage oil all over the body.

This oil literally smells like a spa in a bottle!
It has made my skin feel super smooth and soft not only after application, but I have noticed
the texture and look of my skin the following day to appear to be glowing! It's just like a
spa treatment, but in the comfort of my own home!

Full of amazing, natural ingredients which do so, so much for your skin including;
Jojoba, Rosehip oil, Vitamin E, Coconut, Grapeseed Oil, Tangerine & Neroli.

To find out more check out the Vanessa Megan website!
(They also have products for baby and a mens range + more!)
http://www.vanessamegan.com

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

Monday, September 29, 2014

LUKBEAUTIFOOD


~ lük beautifood ~


Lip Nourish Lipstick
In
Vanilla & Cinnamon

Review!



Created & founded by the gorgeous Cindy Lukin, the brand lük beautifood
 includes not only this delicious, smooth and nourishing 100%
natural Lip Nourish food makeup.
(Also available in six other creative flavours/shade combos as seen in the swatches below)
This innovative and modern company also stock a variety of mascaras, eyeliners &
eyeliner pencils, eyeshadow, lip glosses, lip & cheek stains, both powder
 & liquid foundations, concealer, eyebrow powder, even nail polish!
The list goes on!


Not only that, lük beautifood have just recently introduced their
 1 Day Juice Cleanse which includes a FREE lip nourish!
So if you're wanting to kick off spring healthy and refreshed
this could be a great way to start! Includes a total of 5 juices - one
being a milk which of course is no ordinary boring milk drink.
(Personally I find cows milk gives me stomach cramps)
This milk contains a mix of almonds, cardamom, cinnamon, dates,
water, nutmeg, sea salt & vanilla bean!

You can find out more about what lük beautifood has to offer on their website!
http://www.lukbeautifood.com


Back to the Lip Nourish!! Pictured above, is the lesser pigmented shade of all the flavours.
Yet the shade does in no way diminish the scent nor quality of the product!
I am obsessed with Vanilla and Cinnamon as it is a scent I grew up with. We always had it
in the house and regularly used it in cooking. So this flavour combo attracted me straight away
and smelling them for the first time mixed together bought back memories of my sister & I
making sugar and cinnamon sandwiches together after school when we were little.

The vanilla isn't as dominating as the cinnamon, yet you can still smell it slightly and
taste it more when it is on your lips as it cuts through the intensity of the cinnamon.


As someone who has always grown up having pets and being around animals, naturally
I love them and am a big believer and in complete support of companies who find alternate
ways to test their products. I am also not much into eating meat or meat products.
Although I have not ruled them completely from my diet, I consume very little and try
to nourish my body with more natural plant based foods in replace of red and white meats
as I just in general do not crave the texture or taste. So the fact that Luk Beautifood is
completely vegetarian and vegan goes with everything I believe in and am looking for in not
only my food products, but beauty products as well!

The fact lük beautifood is created completely from food and natural ingredients
and not harsh chemicals and other long term nasty products just goes to show how
much this brand cares for it's consumers and not just how much is going into their back pocket!
I am impressed by a brand who can think forwardly into the future of the beauty world.
Delivering a range of quality products the majority of the population actually
want and are looking for! Who support using clean, natural and
 healthy products in and on their bodies.


This Lip Nourish contains;
 Vitamins A, C & E,
Antioxidants Omega 3+6
Essential Fatty Acids from Avocado
Sesame Seeds, Jojoba, Beeswax, Cocoa Butter
& more!

I would describe this product as a clear balm packaged like a lipstick.
It feels smooth as silk on my lips. Isn't at all sticky or grainy.
It makes my lips look natural, supple and moist - but not shiny or glossy.
The balm last all day with me just having to reapply after eating or drinking.
I have also found this to be the perfect product to help protect, hydrate and keep lips
form drying out over night, so wearing this to bed has been beneficial.
I have also tested wearing this on a windy day and the harsh wind doesn't cut through it!
I must remember to have this handy with me throughout these hot Spring & Summer
months to protect my lips when I am at the beach or down by the pool. :)


Delightfully packaged in matte, crisp white, gold and yellow with slightly raised grey
writing of the flavour on the side. This generous twist balm can be purchased for
RRP: $24.95 full size. Or to get an idea and sneak peak of their range of flavours
you can order one of their Lip Nourish Tasting Plates which let's you sample each of
the seven shades for just $3.00!
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*This product was kindly sent to me for review
* All opinions are my own!
*Some of these photographs must be created to the lük beautifood website