Luminesce products

I have previously talked about the Australian brand Skinstitut, and today I am very excited to be putting some further products from heir large range to the test… 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 their products are priced around 50% less than other comparative brands, with all products having a recommended retail price of $49 or less, and you can frequently find great offers on various online beauty shopping sites too, such as Active Skin , RY and Facial Co , so just how amazing is that! Now, let’s talk about the products I’ve put to the test; Skinstitut Glycolic Cleanser 12%*  Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 14%*  Skinstitut Enzymatic Micro Peel*  Skinstitut

If you regularly tune stop by my little blog or my instagram page, you’re probably well aware how addicted I am to using Retinol as I simply find it is the one ingredient that works wonders for both my ageing skin as well as my breakouts. But I have never actually tried a retinol eye cream, until Medik8’s latest launch, r-Retinoate Day & Night Eye Serum* landed on my desk.  In 2016, Medik8 introduced a new encapsulated vitamin A molecule to the market – retinyl retinoate, a hybrid of traditional retinol and clinical strength retinoic acid that’s 8 times more powerful than retinol, and now the r-Retinoate Day & Night Eye Serum is added to the range.  The r-Retinoate Day & Night Eye Serum contains the following key ingredients; Retinyl Retionate to stimulate collagen synthesis and supports the regeneration of skin cells  Hesperidin - to improve blood circulation and strengthen capillary walls for brighter under eyes  Caffeine - to revitalise and help reduce the size of blood

A month has passed, and I am back with another amazing selection of products available from Beautopia Hair & Beauty  , a nd if you’ve not yet shopped them, then  you really must check out their website, as they stock so many cool brands within hair, skincare and makeup, and all at very affordable prices.  This month I’ve been putting the following to the test; Santorini Professional Hair Brush*  Pixi Beauty Retinol Tonic*  Jeval Infusions Argan Oil & Hemp Seed Skin Butter*  Eco by Sonya Driver Eye Compost*  Let’s start with the Santorini Professional Hair Brush . This hair brush comes in a gorgeous French blue shade, although is also available in other colours such as yellow and purple. The plastic hairbrush has a soft ‘cushion’ that makes it easy to brush out my long thick hair, whether it is wet or dry. Easily handling tangles and knots, without too much pulling. A great brush, that’s very affordable too! Next is the Jeval Infusions Argan Oil & Hemp Seed Skin Butter . I’

Did you know that the average woman is said to own 40 beauty products, yet use just 12 each day!! - Ok, as a beauty blogger, I actually admit to owning way way more than 40, and probably also have a more involved skincare routine than most, simply as I am always trying out different things to be able to share with you guys.  Because women are generally owning so many products, yet not using, in a bit of a Marie Kondo style, Arbonne is challenging Australians to take a hard look at their beauty drawers to make sure that all of their beauty products actually spark joy, has not expired, and does not contain any ingredients found on Arbonne’s “Not Allowed List”, in other words to a #DrawerDetox  There are a lot of products not allowed in Arbonne’s products, there are actually over 2000 banned ingredients, but here are their top 10; Parabens - some of these have been linked to endocrine disruption that may increase the risk of certain cancers Petrolatum, also known as petroleum jelly, which

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

Yes, I know it, I’ve said it many times before, but one of my fave brands is Medik8, for the pure reason that they products simply work on my ageing, pigmented, blemish prone skin. I also love that the brand is always on the forefront with technology, and constantly is bring out new and more advanced products. For the last few months, I’ve put a selection of their newest to the test.. Medik8 Micellar Mousse  Medik8 Advanced Night Restore  Medik8 Advanced Night Eye Medik8 Liquid Peptides Medik8 White Balance Brightening Serum  Let’s start with the Medik8 Micellar Mousse . Most brands have a micellar water in the range, and I admit that I love them. They are so effective at removing makeup, and whilst not always required, I do love splashing water in my face after taking my makeup off. This Medik8 product is a little different as it is actually not a micellar water, well, it comes in a liquid form, but once pumped out, it is a mousse consistency, which I actually really like. It also mea

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