Luminesce products

L-R: Versaille, Santiago, Quebec, Bergen, Walnut Grove and Windsor  I am really not enjoying the fact that it is now autumn and winter is fast approaching. , but what I do like, is that chance of season, means that the makeup brands often launch new exciting colour collections, and some of these new collections for the autumn and winter 2019 include the Mavala Heritage Colours Nail Polish Collection and the Mavala Legemd Lipstick Collection, which are available from April 2019.  If you’re not already familiar with Mavala, then I can briefly tell you that it is a Swiss brand that has been around for over 50 years, so it is tried and test and loved around the world. One thing that I particularly love about the Mavala Nail Polishes is that hey are free from all the chemical nasties including formaldehyde, toluene, camphor, phthalate, parabens, rosin, nickel as well as they do no contain any animal ingredients. I also really love the small bottles containing 5ml, as I never ever manage t

My skin has always been trouble some. Even today where I should be focusing on anti-ageing, warding off lines and wrinkles and reducing pigmentation, on top, I am forever battling hormonal breakouts. That can often be a tough cookie, as often anti-ageing products are simply too intense and rich for my combination skin. I am very fortunate that I often get to try out some incredible products, which I’ll forever be grateful for, but when a whole skincare regimen from Skinstitut landed on my desk, needless to say I got very excited. I have heard a lot of amazing things about Skinstitut, so I couldn’t wait to try all the products. Skinstitut is an Australian cosmeceutical skincare range using premium, potent and cutting edge cosmical grade ingredients based on proven blends of AHA’s, Retinoids, Vitamin C, Peptides, Antioxidants and SPF technology. And what I really love, is that the cruelty free company also believes that high-end skincare should be accessible to everyone, and consequently

My hair has seriously suffered this summer. It is usually in a petty good condition, but for some reason, the summer sun has really taken its toll on my long, thick coloured hair, and has left it looking a tad dull and dry and frayed at the ends. But then I put some haircare products from Tigi Copyright Custom Care* to the test… I tried the following products; Tigi Copyright Custom Care Repair Shampoo  Tigi Copyright Custom Care Repair Conditioner Tigi Copyright Custom Care Repair Booster Tigi Copyright Custom Care Colour Lustre Oil Tigi Copyright Custom Care Repair range has been designed to help repair damaged, breakage prone hair with a unique Colour Care Complex™ infused system which is a blend of Keratin, Lipids and Coconut Oil. This helps strengthens the bonds within the hair fibre and smooths external damage for a hair that is better protected against future damage, including heat damage and breakage, improving with each wash. The  Tigi Copyright Custom Care Repair Shampoo  prom

These days I am always on the go, it seems. Between school drop-offs and pickups, it seems I barely get home before it’s time to leave again. And for the past year, I’ve pretty much reached for my beloved The Sak Pax leather cross-over handbag daily, as it simply incredible, and in spite of using it so much, you’d never know. Speak of amazing quality! (you can read more about here ). So needless to say that when I was kindly gifted a new The Sak handbag, I couldn’t have been more excited.   If you have not heard of  The Sak  before, it is one of the USA’s largest handbag companies that have been around for over two decades, and today are sold in over 850 speciality stores across 24 countries – including Australia. I selected the The Sak Ladera Leather Crossbody in Black (though it is also available in several stunning shades such as cognac, mint and arctic blue). The Sak Ladera Leather Crossbody is made of the softest leather you ever did see. And so thick and gorgeous!! It has a s

If there is something I love, it is when brands step up and support a great cause, and that is exactly what Australian beauty brand, Wrinkles Schminkles is doing this March. Wrinkles Schminkles has joined forces with Pink Hope and created The Chest Revival Kit.  The partnership with Pink Hope is very close to heart of the founder, Gabrielle, who has seen the two women closest to her, her mother and sister battle cancer, which left here with a strong desire to help support and make a difference. Pink Hope is a non-profit charity and network that help support families suffering from breast and ovarian cancer, helping individuals assess, manage and reduce their risk of breast and ovarian cancer, while providing personalised support to at-risk women. The Pink Hope x Wrinkles Schminkles Chest Revival Kit is designed for a little TLC with these safe, affordable product designed to restore the decollete. The kit includes; Chest Silicone Pad Cleaning Solution  Morning After Glow Serum The Ches

I admit that, while I am a total skincare junkie, one step I am notoriously bad at skipping, is toner. I am not really sure why, as I do love not just that a toner can remove any remaining cleansing residue, but also refreshen the skin, and prepare for the subsequent serums and moisturisers. So when the Enbacci Vitis Vinifera Rejuvenating Essence* landed on my desk, I couldn’t wait to try it.. I have previously put some of the products from Enbacci to the test including the Age Revitalising Eye Defence with Apple Stem Cells, which you can read more about here , the Complete Body Firming Lotion, which you can read about here , and 3-step masking system, which you can read more about here . Anyway, back to the  Vitis Vinifera Rejuvenating Essence, which is using  purple grape stem cells as its key ingredient. These are high in the antioxidant anthocyanin which helps to eliminate free radicals and combat UV induced damage in the skin. The grape stem cells don’t repair the damaged skin cel

Quartz facial rollers have shown up in my social media feed more and more frequent in the last few months, and you got to admit that they do look pretty. I’ve always loved beaut gadgets, so needless to say that I have been curious about them and the benefits of using them. So naturally I was excited went the most beautiful pink box arrived from Nataussie contains both a face roller along with a guasha handcrafted from Madagascan rose Quartz.  As you may have guessed from the name Nataussie is an Australian brand that prides itself from achieving beautiful skin through the use of natural products such as facial rollers using natural gems. The products are hand crafted, which makes them even more pretty. The madagascan Rose Quartz is said to to of the most superior quality and highest grade compared to other types of rose quartz. her The Rose Quartz Facial Roller and Guasha Set promises to help;  Boost circulation Brighten skin complexion Tighten pores improve skin elasticity Plump and s

One of those home-grown Aussie brands that I really love, is Natio. Their products are always so gorgeous, and I love how they are not tested on animals and always contain skin loving and nourishing ingredients such as jojoba, Shea, Vitamin E, Chamomile and Green Tea offer natural nourishment and care. And the makeup products are always so easy to wear, with their earthy shades that embrace the skin’s natural tones and textures making them perfect for everyday wear. And inspired by summer’s kiss on soft, smooth skin, Natio has launched a new limited edition make-up collection, Sun-Kissed, that celebrates sun-warmed, radiant beauty. It contains soft nude tones and lustrous, skin flattering textures and that can help extend the summery glow into the cooler season ahead. The Sun-Kissed collection contains everything you need to prep, set and glow, from sunrise to sunset, including seven essentials, and I’ve put a few of those to the test; The Natio Bronze Glow Perfecting Primer is a silk

You may recall that I last month talked about an online beauty store called  Beautopia Hair & Beauty , which is an Australian company selling a large range of premium hair and beauty products, both online, and through their stores. Last month I was so lucky to be offered to try some of the products from Pixi Beauty, which, if you missed it, you can read more about here . And this month, I am putting some haircare products to the test, which I am so super excited about as my hair really seems to be struggling a little this summer. Beautopia Hair & Beauty  stocks a large range of haircare products, and I’ve put the following to the test; L’Oreal Professional Color A-OX Color Radiance Protection + Perfection Jelly Mask  davroe Hair & Wellness Luxe Leave-In Masque davroe Lemongrass Detangler De Lorenzo Et Absorb Dry Shampoo The L’Oreal Profesional Color A-OX Color Radiance Protection + Perfection Jelly Mask is designed for coloured, weekend and dry hair, so it is absolutely pe

Since having kids and no longer working in the corporate world, I’ve found I’ve changed the type of makeup I wear, and its become less, and always having kids around my legs, it is also a lot quicker than it used to. In terms of foundation, I actually don’t wear foundation that often anymore unless I’ve got something major to cover, but for the usual school drops, trips to the playground and supermarket, I am usually just reaching for a tinted moisturiser or a BB Cream. And one of those brand that I’ve long had my eyes on, is Skin79, so needless to say that I was excited when I was offered to try one via Style Story .  Skin79 is a Korean beauty brand, and they are said to be the first brand to pioneer the BB Cream, also known as Blemish Balm, and since then, the products have been re-formulated to bring vitality, radiance and health back into the skin to leave you with a gorgeous and glowing complexion. Skin79 has several different BB balms in the range, each that solve a variety of di

Some time ago I put some products from HydroSkin to the test, which you can read more about here . If you’re not familiar with HydroSkin, it’s an Australian boutique skincare range that believes less is more and consequently the products are made without all the unnecessary toxins including no parabens, sulphates, fragrances or other chemical nasties that can irritate the skin. Rather the products contain the highest quality scientifically advanced and natural ingredients available, including, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin B, Kakadu Plum, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. This time, I’ve put the following products to the test; HydroSkin Organic Manuka Honey Mask  HydroSkin Vitamin A Serum  The HydroSkin Organic Manuka Honey Mask is made using 50% New Zealand sourced Manuka Honey UMF 20+ and miniHA™ (Hyaluronic Acid), to provide both intense hydration as well as luminosity to the skin. The Manuka Honey acts as a natural healer and antibacterial ingredient that also helps soothe the skin, heal blemi

A girl can never have too many makeup brushes, right!? I know I certainly can’t. And one of those brands that you can always trust, with their premium quality yet affordable brushes, is Real Techiniques. I admit that I do have quiet a brush collection, but what I reach for on a daily basis, is my Real Techniques, so needless to say that I squealed a little when a selection of the newest Real Techniques styles landed on my desk.. To kick start 2019, Real Techniques is adding adding to their already huge and popular range, with the introduction of; Real Techniques  Rebel Edge Trio Set Real Techniques  Everyday Essential Set Real Techniques  Sugar Crush Miracle Complexion Sponge.  Real Techniques Rebel Edge Trio Set and Sugar Crush Miracle Complexion Sponges The Real Techniques Rebel Edge Trio Set* contains a brushes with unique angled cropped head that helps you give you more control to define and blend. The brushes can cleverly be used in two ways, flat to blend and finish, or sideways