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

Today I am going to talk about an Australian brand I’ve only recently come across,  Jeunifique . The brand makes products using sustainably-sourced, cruelty-free whole botanicals, free from sulphates, parabens, lanolin, mineral oil, SLS, and artificial colours and fragrances.  I have put the Jeunifique Rejuvi-Nite Serum * to the test. It is designed for all skin types including dry, normal and acne-prone skin types, showing signs of ageing, loss of elasticity or dullness to help detoxify, nourish, hydrate and boost the skin’s own immunity, while reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and soothing inflammation, for a more glowing youthful skin. It is made using potent botanical actives , and key ingredients including; Vitamin A in a 0.2% concentration to help firm and revitalise the skin, and reduce skin pigmentation for a more even and brighter skin tone Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) to help the skin retain hydration, and increase skin elasticity  Vitamin B5 to deeply hydrate and a

Today I am excited to talk about a skincare brand that is totally new to me, Revision Skincare.. Revision Skincare has however been around for over 30 years. The clinically-proven cosmeceutical range is designed by scientists, using pure and efficient and powerful ingredients, formulated to provide optimum results with targeted solutions for enhancing skin’s appearance and reducing signs of ageing. I’ve put a few of their products to the test; Revision Skincare C+ Correcting Complex 30%* Revision Skincare DEJ Night Face Cream*  Revision Skincare Nectifirm® Advanced* The Revision Skincare C+ Correcting Complex 30% is serum that can be used twice daily on clean skin, prior to your usual moisturiser. It has a light lotion consistency and absorbs easily into the skin. It has a very high concentration, 30% of THD Ascorbic, which is the most stable form of Vitamin C available, anti is designed to help brighten the skin, and prevail any UV damage including dark sun spots, pigmentation and r

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%

Increasingly interested in natural skincare products, I was recently offered to put a selection of products from Madara Organic Skincare from BioBeauty Madara Organic Skincare, is a Latvian certified organic brand, and I’ve put the following products to the test over the last month or so; Brightening AHA Peel Mask* Ultra Purifying Mud Mask* Deep Moisture Gel Day for Oily Skin* Superseed Age Recovery Organic Certified Facial Oil* Boost Amino-Fill 3D Lifting Booster Ampoules* The Madara Brightening AHA Peel Mask is made using natural active fruit acids and Vitamin C from Quince along with hydrating lactic acid and soothing Elderflower extract. It is designed for all skin types, fir skin that is dull, showing signs of ageing, or suffers from blocked pores or acne. The rinse-off mask helps chemically exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin cells, give the skin a deep cleanse and unclog the pores, diminish the appearance of pigmentation and fine lines, while also helping to stimulate cell t

I always excited to come across new Australian beauty brands, and even more so when they’re natural and cruelty free like Fleuron. Fleuron is is an Australian made skin care brand that creates natural luxury skincare product to help nourish, strengthen and protect the skin while simplifying and beautifying the daily skincare routine! I’ve put a few of their products to the test; Fleuron Overnight Replenishing Gel Mask* Fleuron Brightening Rose Serum* The Fleuron Overnight Replenishing Gel Mask has been infused with botanical extracts to help deeply hydrate, and restore the skin and retexturise dull looking skin. It also helps rejuvenate collagen depleted skin, while calming and soothing the skin. It contains among others Paper Mulberry Extract to reduce dark spots and pigmentation of the skin, Licorice Root Extract to reduce pigmentation and dark spots, Grape Seed Extract to help protect skin cells from damages by free radicals and reduce dark spots, lines wrinkles and improve skin’s

One brand that I find is totally underrated is Mary Kay. The products are only sold online or through consultants, which perhaps is a reason, but even so, the brand has so many amazing products. So today I am going to do a rundown on some of my favourite Mary Kay Skincare products.. The Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover* quickly and easily removes even long-wearing and waterproof eye makeup. I love that this two-phase doesn’t leave behind a greasy residue, and that it is fragrance free and so super gentle that it doesn’t irritate my sensitive eyes. RRP: $22 / 110ml The Timewise Moisture Renewing Gel Mask* is a super hydrating mask that is oil free, so suitable even for my combination skin. It has a lovely gentle chamomile scent, and feels so lovely and soothing on the skin, adding moisture and nourishment for a more plump, soft and healthier skin. RRP: $45 / 85g The Timewise Replenishing Serum+C* is a super lightweight serum with added vitamin c to help hydrate the skin while reducing the

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

Have you heard that TVSN is now stocking The Ordinary?! I have heard a lot about the brand, that has become known for its affordability, yet efficient products, so I was very excited when a couple of products landed on my desk. Thanks to TVSN, I was sent; The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA* The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA*   The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA  a is serum that is designed for all skin types to help fight dull and dehydrated skin ,while improving the look of wrinkles and loss of firmness and nourish and deeply hydrate the skin, makes it plumper and more youthful looking. It contains Matrixyl™ 3000 and Matrixyl™ synthe’6™ in a Hyaluronic Acid delivery system.These The serum can be used all over the face including around the eyes, and of course on the neck and décolleté too. It can be used both morning and evening, by applying a few drops on clean skin, prior to other face oils, serums and moisturiser. The serum has a light consistency, and absorbs quickly without any stickines

Mother’s day is upon us, and I’ve got some great gift suggestions, any mum would love - and if you read on, you can even win some of these for yourself… or your mum… Each year, Product of the Year, which is a consumer voted awards program that recognises product innovation, announces a range of winning products.  Amongst the beauty products are the incredible Skin Nutrient Mix & Mask . This pack that contains 12 botanic face masks has developed by herbalists and chemists, and made in Queensland using naturally derived ingredients and without any harmful synthetic chemicals. There are five different face masks, with different formulations designed to work on a range of skin concern and issues such as dehydration, skin spots, acne, blemishes, dark patches, skin repair and hydration, fine lines and wrinkles and brightening the skin, with each mask containing 25ml of premium treatment serum, with the sheets made from natural, biodegradable Eucalyptus fibres. The masks include; Repairin

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

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