Luminesce products

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

My two little have taken from their dad, and sadly have very sensitive skin, so we cannot just anything to care for their skin, but using the right gentle products is essential. And one of those brands I've always loved, is Wotnot.  Wotnot is an Australian brand making eco-friendly natural skin and baby care products, containing nothing but natural and certified organic ingredients, and without all the chemical nasties such as sulphates, alcohol, chlorine, petrochemicals, PEGs, parabens, artificial fragrances or preservatives - with the slogan "100% wot's good, 0% wot's not". And seriously, ‘wot’s’ not to love! We’ve put a selection of their products to the test including;  Wotnot  Baby Wipes Wotnot  Travel Case Wotnot  All Natural Baby Wash  Wotnot  Baby Lotion  Wotnot  Deep Moisturising 30 SPF Sunscreen  The Wotnot Biodegradable Wipes* are actually now new to us, we’ve used them longest time. I love the fact that they are so gentle that they are suitable even o

You may recall that I’ve raved about Mavala before - especially their nail polish collection - but what may don’t know, is that the brand also has a range of skincare (you can read more about that here), as well as makeup (you can read more about some of their lipsticks here and here). And speaking of lipsticks, they are nothing short of incredible, so when the newest Spring-Summer 2018/19 landed on my desk, needless to say I was excited.  The new Mavala Bloom Lipstick Collection, is inspired b spring when everything comes to life again, a return to nature, a new awakening, a new bloom. A delicate and light floral colour range.  The Mavala Bloom collection consists of six shades; 643 Daisy - A pastel lilac  644 Anemine - A luminous fuchsia 645 Alcea - A strong pink 646 Nymphea - A sugary pink 647 Hellebire - An intensive beige 648 Freesia - A flowery beige All these shades are, needless to say, absolutely stunning, and as they are all pastel pink, brighter pink and pale coral shades.

Today I am going to talk about a brand called Colorescience, with products designed especially for sensitive post-procedure skin, offering 365-day protection against UV rays and other environmental stressors. The makeup products are made with custom-refined minerals and nutrient-rich ingredients that are bendable while allowing the skin to breathe, and offering both immediate and long term benefits for the skin.  One of my long-time faves is the Colorescience Sunforgettable Tint Du Soleil™ SPF 30. This is a mineral-based lightweight foundation that combines makeup and sun protection into one wonder product. The antioxidant-rich formula blends easily and naturally into the skin, giving it a sheer coverage that is still covering any redness and minor pigmentation, and overall making the skin look more even, flawless and glowing. It can also be built up slightly where required. The foundation also adds intense hydration to the skin - but without ‘drowning' my combination skin, and is

If you’re anything like me, and still have some Xmas pressies you need to get, then don’t despair as I’ve got some more brilliant suggestions for you.. For the makeup lover, new makeup brushes never cease to excite, and a favourite brand is always Real Techniques , as the quality is simply incredible, while they remain reasonably priced. They’ve got some great sets out for Xmas, including the limited edition Brush Goals , which frosted handles with sparkly silver.  The set contains five brushes including; Correcting brush with densely packed bristles to buff liquid foundation for a streak free full coverage finish  Blending crease brush with long tapered bristles that fits into the crease to blend out harsh lines  Deluxe concealer brush to perfectly blend concealer above and below the eye area  Full coverage eye brush for maximum powder shadow pickup and application all over the lid Fan brush to softly sweep on powder and whisk away any excess makeup for a more even finish  Alternativ

Less than a week until Christmas, and if you're still stuck for some great ideas, here's a few more for you... These days we all have our phones with us pretty much around the clock, and yes, using the calendar in the phone is handy for reminders on the go - and while I am certainly also making use of that - for me there is still nothing like making to-do lists and ticking them off, and simply seeing things right in front of me in an ‘old fashioned’ planner. And if you’re the same, I have got the most gorgeous one to show you.  You’ve no doubt heard of Collins Debden , the Scottish company that’s been around since 1819, and known for their notebooks, organisers, calendars and diaries. And this year they’ve got a special diary edition out which has been made in collaboration with Savile Row.  Named after the famed suits from Savile Row, this all new bespoke Collins Debden Savile Row 2019 Diary is definitely one for the fussy one like me. The design is a combination of genuine l

Have you got little kids and struggling with ideas of what to give them... then I've got you covered with a large selection of cool toys, many of which are educational at the same time...  Guess who has made a comeback - Polly Pocket !! I grew up playing with Polly Pocket, and now, 30 years after the original launch, she’s back with a range of super adorable toys suitable for girls. The Polly Pocket Snowball Surprise contains a cute little compact play set with a little house that opens up with a house on one side and a snow scene with skiing slope on the other side. The snow also contains slow cute little details such as a ice skating rink, and a ski lift, while the house has a little e bedroom and a lounge room. The st also comes with two little polly Pockets for the ultimate fun. But the range is huge, with lots of differs collectables available. Suitable for kids aged 3+ years. Polly Pocket Snowball Surprise - RRP: $29.95 Available from Myer, Kmart and Big W For the boys there