Luminesce products

One of my newest skincare discoveries is TEOXANE Laboratories, which was established in Geneva, Switzerland in 2003 by by Madame Valérie Taupin and specialises in the design and manufacturing of hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers and cosmeceuticals, and now selling across 90 countries around the world.  And now TEOXANE  Australia  have just opened up their online site, and to celebrate this, I  am excited to be able to share that they’re offering 10% site wide along with free shipping until 30 April across the site, by using the code BEAUTY10 The TEOXANE Cosmeceutical products have a unique approach to skin hydration, which is likened to dermal filler in a bottle, are formulated with RHA®, a resilient hyaluronic acid that creates a moisture-rich protective barrier on the skin. They also contain DRC - Dermo-Restructuring Complex with antioxidants, amino acids, minerals and vitamin B6 to help protect and revitalise skin.  To celebrate the launch, they are also offering 3 special packs,

Nothing will ever beat that post salon-treatment feeling - but for me, with two little kids, finding time to go isn’t always easy - I love that at-home DIY beauty devices have come such a long way. I’ve been loving the new Microdermabrasion Kit from KALINNI Skin Co. The KALINNI Microdermabrasion kit is a super easy to use beauty device to use at home. It has a microcrystalline tip, which polishes and exfoliates the top layer of tired, dull skin, buffing away dead skin cells, while the vacuum suction unclogs pores and increases blood flow, thereby helping to promote collagen and elastin production for a plumper and more radiant looking skin - with far superior results than a regular face exfoliant. The KALINNI Microdermabrasion kit comes with; Microdermabrasion Device  Interchangeable tips x 4: 1. Diamond sensitive tip - for regular use 2. Diamond extraction tip - for spot treatment and blackhead removal 3. Diamond precision tip - for those small, hard to reach places 4. Diamond body

You may recall that I’ve recently been raving about the products from  ESK Evidence Skin Care  - but in case you’ve missed it, you can read more about their incredible customised skincare range here .  The great news, is that  ESK Evidence Skin Care  now launched a Hydroxy Overnight Mask to complement the range… The ESK Evidence Skin Care Overnight  Hydroxy  Mask* is contains; Salicylic Acid (BHA) 5% to exfoliate the skin Urea 10% to moisturise and soften the skin  Aloe Vera to soothe The overnight mask is designed for those prone to acne, so its just perfect for my skin, though it can also be used for those with dry skin as it is moisturising. Aa well as give the skin a chemical exfoliation and buff away the dead skin cells, the salicylic acid anti-inflammatory properties, and those helps both prevent and reduce breakouts. In addition, it also helps reduce signs of premature ageing, including reducing hyperpigmentation and make the skin appear more even in tone. Finally, the Urea acts

Unfortunately, I haven’t not been blessed with great skin. It has always been prone to breakouts and acne, and sadly it, and when they eventually clear up, sadly they often leave me with dark marks that take ages and ages to fade again, if they do! Lately I’ve put a few other products from Peter Thomas Roth to the test including the Glycolic Range (read about it here ), the Water Drench Hydrating Toner Mist (read more here ), and the Rose Stem Cell Range (Read more here ), and I’ve been exceptionally impressed with all, so I was very excited to be putting the Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Targeted Spot Brightener* to the test too.  The Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Targeted Spot Brightener is made using a concentration of 10% THD Ascorbate, an ultra-stable scientific breakthrough ingredient that is 50 X more powerful than traditional Vitamin C to help brighten the skin. In addition, it also has added Gwennis, an active algae extract, that helps reduce the look of dark spot size by up to 75%

One of those brands you always hear a lot about is Paula’s Choice… The brand is founded by the Paula Begoun, who is also the author of the early 90s book, Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me - a book I personally really loved at the time, as it was all about which beauty products were worth the hype and which ones weren’t... Anyway, I’ve put a selection of the Paula’s Choice skincare products to the test; Paula’s Choice Perfect Cleansing Oil* Paula’s Choice Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid* Paula’s Choice Resist Daily Pore-Refining Treatment 2% BHA* Paula’s choice Resist 1% Retinol Booster* Let’s start with the Paula’s Choice Perfect Cleansing Oil . I absolutely love cleansing oils. Its my preferred type of makeup remover, and I always use one as my first cleanse. This one is made using a blend of plant oils, and massaging about two pumps into my skin, it quickly and easily dissolves and removes my makeup, including any long wearing makeup and waterproof eye m

As a beauty blogger I am very lucky to get to try a lot of different products, but once I’ve finished trialling something, there are brands that I keep reverting to again and again which for me are brands such as Medik8 - for the pure reason that their skincare products simply work so incredibly well for my ageing, pigmented, blemish prone skin.  I’ve put a few of their latest products to the test;  Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse* Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense* Medik8 Retinol 10TR+ Intense* Let’s start with the Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse , which has actually been around for some time, but I just haven’t tried until now, sadly, as from the very first use, I’ve been in love with it. This cleanser is a purifying daily wash, so it is perfect for my blemish prone skin. It contains a mix of AHA’s from mandelic and lactic acid to breakout down and exfoliate away the dead skin cells on the upper layers of the skin, while the BHA from the salicylic acid goes to work deeper down the pores to bre

My skin has all days played up, and even today, where I should be focussing on anti-ageing, and fighting the lines, wrinkles and pigmentation, my breakouts are still another key skincare concern. Often finding skincare products that will target both anti-ageing and my breakouts can be difficult, but I recent years, I’ve discovered that using retinol as well as glycolic products seem to make a difference. I’ve put some products from Peter Thomas Roth’s Glycolic Solutions range to the test.. The Peter Thomas Roth’s Glycolic Solutions range is designed for combination, oily and problem skin, to help visibly improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, radiance, uneven skin tone, pores and rough texture, and I’ve put the following products to the test; Peter Thomas Roth 3% Glycolic Solutions Cleanser* Peter Thomas Roth 8% Glycolic Solutions Toner* Peter Thomas Roth 10% Glycolic Solutions Moisturizer* The Peter Thomas Roth 3% Glycolic Solutions Cleanser is an oil free, anti-ageing and exfolia

Today I am going to talk about some products I’ve put to the test recently from Ella Bache.. The products I've been using include;  Ella Bache Hydra Jelly Moisture Shot* Ella Bache Detox Aromatique Extra Purifying Corrector Serum* Ella Bache Detox Aromatique Extra Mattyfying Cream* Ella Bache Creme Intex No. 2 Let’s start with the Ella Bache Hydra Jelly Moisture Shot , which is also one of the newer product launches. During the summer months, my combination skin is always getting a little greasier, and this Hydra Jelly Moisture Shot is absolutely perfect under those circumstances, as it helps balance oily skin by stabilising the natural oil production, while providing 24 hour hydration. Often very hydrating moisturisers are not ideal for my blemish prone skin, feeling thick and heavy, but not this one, as its name suggest, it has a clear jelly formula. It feels so super light and refreshing on the skin, and absorbs immediately without any greasiness, yet still giving the skin inten

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

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