Trilogy Everything Balm

Hey all, 

I usually have combination-oily skin, but in Winter it takes a stroll down the 'dry as hell' route. Chuck the flu into the mix and I end up with flaky, painful skin - especially around my nose. I have loved Trilogy products for a long while, and use their Cream Cleanser, Antioxidant Rose-hip Oil and Vital Moisturising Cream. Knowing this, a friend recommended that I tried this balm to tackle the problem bits around my nose, and I have used it for that and so much more! 

What Is It?

- An all purpose balm containing Omega 3 & 6, natural super emollients and a range of vitamins and antioxidants. 

What Can It Be Used For? 

- Soothing dry skin. 

- All over nourishing & protecting. 

- Healthy nails. 

- Massage oil. 

- Lip conditioning. 

What I Love 

- Extremely versatile - can fix almost everything. 

- Smells gorgeous. 

- Packed full of natural ingredients. 

- Adorable packing (we all know that I am a sucker for it). 

- Reasonably priced. 

Where to Buy: Priceline, Adore Beauty

Price: $18.95 for 45ml and $29.95 for 95ml. 

I love this stuff! When they said it was multi-purpose, they weren't lying. And not only can it be used for a range of things, it works well for all of them as well. I have used it for problem dry bits, as a cuticle oil, as lip balm and it calms down bites, cuts and burns a lot as well! 

Keep one at home, and keep one in your bag - it's handy as hell! 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

Jurlique Rose Moisture Plus Range - Review

Hey all,

Sorry for the little hiatus from blogging! Things have been hectic around here; exciting, but hectic! Anyway, hopefully everything will now be back to normal, and you will be hearing from me as often as ever! 

I thought that I would restart with an exciting skin care product review! I have been dying to publish my review on these range of products, so am definitely excited to have finally done so. 

I have been struggling with dry skin this winter! I usually have combination skin, and excessively dry skin has never been a problem for me in the past. But this winter, flaky and tight skinned hell has broken loose. 

I have tried quite a few products over the last couple of months, in an attempt to get my skin back under control; some have helped, others not so much. This range of Jurlique products has most definitely helped! 

Rose Moisture Plus Collection


Moisturising Cleanser 

What I Love

• Removes the majority of make up easily (will still need to remove eye makeup seperately though) 
• Natural ingredients, so it is better for your skin. 
• Australian owned. 
• I adore the smell. 
• Cleanses without drying. 

Moisturising Cream

• Highly moisturising.
• It seemed to improve my skin’s radiance after a couple of weeks.
• Dense cream, so a little goes a long way. 
• Natural ingredients.
• Australian owned. 

Due to having combination skin, this probably isn’t something that I could use in summer, as it is quite moisturising. 

Rosewater Balancing Mist 

This is something that I remember using a long time back, and I do remember loving it back then. Nothing has changed - I still think that it is fabulous! 

• Refreshes and hydrates skin, without removing makeup or making oily.
• Great for travel (especially air travel) 

These products seem to work very well with my skin this winter, and it will be interesting to see how my skin handles them as the weather warms up. I think that they are all well formulated, and I love knowing that I am using more natural products. I also ran off to the shops and purchased the Jurlique Herbal Recovery night cream, so a review on that will be coming soon! 


What is your favourite Jurlique product? 


Hope you all have a great night! xx

* Products were provided for consideration. All opinions are honest, and my own. 

Jurlique Co-Branded Promotion Sweepstakes

Hey all, 

Personally, I adore Jurlique products. This being said, I am very excited to bring this sweepstakes opportunity to all of you! 

The lovely people at Jurlique have been kind enough to create this competition, personalised especially for my readers! 

What Can You Win? 

20 lucky winners will receive the complete Jurlique Rose Moisture Plus Collection valued at $114 AUD. 

This includes the: 

Rose Moisture Plus Moisture Cream 

Rosewater Balancing Mist 

and the Rose Moisture Plus Moisturising Cleanser 

A review of all these products is set to be posted this week! 

How to Enter

You enter through the widget on the sidebar of the blog, all in 3 easy steps! 

1. Log in.

2. Click to 'Like' Jurlique on Facebook.

3. Click to 'Follow' Jurlique on Twitter (optional).


The promotion ends on July 27, 2012. No purchase is required for entry. 

Conditions 

- This competition is only open to Australian residents aged 18 and over. 

- Only 1 entry is allowed per person.

(You can also view official rules by clicking on the link at the bottom of the widget)

Prize winners will be selected by random and the winner will be announced August 1, 2012. 

Good luck to all of you! 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

*Neither this, nor the competition is sponsored. 

Looking After Myself: Skin Care Routine

Hey all, 

This post has been a long time coming, I have just been so caught up blogging about prettier things! But, the time is nigh! A balanced skin care routine that is tailored to your individual needs is vital to maintain the health and appearance of your skin. And with your skin being your largest organ, it definitely should be looked after! 

Not everything will work for everyone, and this post is just about what works for me - so keep that in mind when reading!

Hope you enjoy! 

Makeup Removal 

Swisspers Botanical Extracts Eye Make-Up Remover 

- Smells gorgeous, is gentle on the eyes and handles waterproof mascara without trouble! 

When: At night, or any time I'm switching things around.

Where to Buy: Priceline and Selected Pharmacies

Price: Think it was around $10

Wild Harvest Virgin Coconut Oil 

- I use this miracle product after cleansing facial wipes and let it sink in. Also use it under masks and on my hair as a treatment. It works wonders! 

When: Night. 

Where to Buy: Health Stores 

Price: $18.99

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes 

- Removes all makeup without irritating the skin. 

When: Night, or when removing makeup. 

Where to Buy: Priceline and Pharmacies. 

Price: $6.99

Cleansing, Exfoliating, Masks and Toning

Natio Renew Radiance Exfoliator 

- An enzyme based exfoliator that promotes radiant skin without irritating. Doesn't cause me any redness. I use it once or twice a week, depending. I tried this on a whim and have grown to adore it! 

When: Usually at night. 

Where to Buy: Priceline, Myer and Selected Pharmacies. 

Price: $19.95

Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream

- My favourite way to start the week! This scrub is divine - it works wonders to remove impurities and refine the complexion. I stopped using most Clinique products a while ago, but couldn't let go of this one! Also, it smells like cake batter. 

When: Usually at night. 

Where to Buy: Myer, David Jones. 

Price: $47.00

Formula 10.0.6 Deep Down Detox Ultra-Cleansing Mud Mask

- I have been using this brand for years and love the way my skin feels after this mask. The mud draws out horrid impurities and balances oil. I will either use this, a Lush Fresh Face Mask, or Simplicite mask once a week. 

When: Night, usually in the bathtub surrounded by steam. 

Where to Buy: Priceline

Price: $8.99

Simplicite Exfoliating Face Treatment

I use this as a mask. Gorgeous organic product that does wonders to plump up and treat imperfections in my skin. Great anti-aging properties. The only problem is that I don't like the smell. 

When: Night. 

Where to Buy: Online, Myer 

Price: $41.70

Biotherm Biosource Cleanser

- Been using this since the beginning of the year, and I ADORE it! Contains balancing zinc and leaves my skin feeling cleansed, without being tight or dry. 

Best for normal-combination skin. 

When: Day and night. 

Where to Buy: Myer

Price: $29.00

Biotherm Biosource Lotion/Toner

- A non aggressive and non drying toner. Removes traces of dirt and makeup and increases cell production. 

When: Day and Night 

Where to Buy: Myer 

Price: $36.00

I use my cleanser with my Clarisonic Mia at night- which I adore! I use the sensitive brush head. 

Where to Buy: Adore Beauty & Myer 

Price: $150

Moisturiser, Treatments and Sunscreen

Biotherm Aquasource Skin Perfection

- One of the best moisturisers that I have ever tried. Moisturises my skin without causing oiliness. Moisture lasts all day. 

When: Morning

Where to Buy: Myer 

Price: $64.00

Simplicite Rosemary Blemish Gel 

- A natural, organic treatment for less aggressive blemishes. Soothes and fades. 

When: Whenever needed. 

Where to Buy: Online & Myer 

Price: $28.80

Neutrogena Healthy Defence Sunscreen

- The normal/combination sunscreen variety. Offers sun protecting without oiliness and also doesn't leave a white shadow on my darker skin. 

When: Whenever venturing outside. 

Where to Buy: Priceline, Pharmacies

Price: $14.99

Trilogy Rosehip Oil Antioxidant +

- I cannot live without this little baby! Makes my skin radiant and calm. Also increases cell renewal and protects from environmental damage. 

When: Day and Night

Where to Buy: Adore Beauty, Priceline, Myer and Health Stores

Price: $29.95

Simplicite Lemon Night Creme

- More intense moisture for night time. Smells divine! Suits all skin types.

When: Night

Where to Buy: Online and Myer 

Price: $59.90

Neutrogena Rapid Clear 2-in-1 Fight & Fade Gel

- Zaps pimples in no time! A definite HG product for me. 

When: When needed 

Where to Buy: Priceline and pharmacies. 

Price: $14.99

Biotherm Aquasource Eye Perfection

- My favourite eye cream. Helps reduce puffiness and dark circles without being over moisturising. 

When: Day and night

Where to Buy: Myer 

Price: $49.00

Wow, what a long post! Feel free to ask me any questions. 

Have you done a skin care routine post? If so, link me! 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

April Empties

Hey all, 

Another month, a few more empties! This emptying kick that I am on is going great, and it feels surprisingly rewarding! Nothing better than knowing you used a product to the last drop; makes me feel as though my money is being put to good use (that's my excuse anyway!). 

The empties of April! 

1. enVme Make-Up Remover Pads 

Just your run of the mill cotton facial pads, nothing special here. 

2. Annabel Trends Facial Blotting Paper

Got this as a GWP, and I absolutely loved them. 

3. Herban Essentials Lemon Towelette 

Natural antiseptic and antibacterial wipes. Also smell divine! 

Price: $15.00 for a pack of 20

Repurchase: Already have. 

4. Lush The Carrot Bubble Bar 

An easter special that smelt divine and was very moisturising. Lasts quite a few washes as well! 

Price: $9.95

Repurchase: I would, but I don't think they sell them anymore :( 

5. Sally Hansen Strenghtening Nail Polish Remover 

Contains enough acetone (80%) to pack a punch, and doesn't dry nails out.

Price: $5.45 for 150ml

Repurchase: Have a stock pile. 

6. QV Bath Oil 

Intensely moisturising, soap free and pH balanced. Especially great for winter months! 

Price: $9.95 for 250ml

Repurchase: Already have. 

7. The Body Shop Hemp Intensive Hand Butter 

This is one of my favourite hand creams of all time. So very moisturising, and it lasts a lifetime! Smells pretty good too...

Price: $23.95

Repurchase: Of course!! 

8. Biotherm Aquasource Skin Perfection Moisturiser 

My day moisturiser, I absolutely love it! It keeps my skin balanced, radiant and clear. 

Price: $64.00

Repurchase: Already have. 

9. Lush BB Seaweed Fresh Face Mask 

A wonderful, more natural face mask! Works great for me to remove impurities, balance skin and keep everything calm. Has a shelf life of only 3 weeks. 

Price: $14.95

Repurchase: Every 3 weeks. 

10. The Body Shop Strawberry Body Butter 

Wonderful smell (so very good!) and extremely moisturising! Lather it on and enjoy. 

Price: $27.95

Repurchase: I picked up the Chocomania body butter instead! 

11 & 12. L'oreal Elvive Total Repair Shampoo and Conditioner

My favourite drugstore combination, works really well for my hair and doesn't create build-up! 

Price: $6.99 each 

Repurchase: Yes!

There are my empties for yet another month! I seem to be getting through products like crazy at the moment! 

Have you tried any of these? Love/hate them? 

If you have an empties post, link it below - I would love to read it! 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

Lust Have It! - November Box

Hey all, 

I'm defying doctors orders...and blogging! I am just not one to sit still - there are things to do, people and places to see! But thankfully, I am feeling a lot better and I am grateful for all of your kind words and thoughts! I probably won't be blogging as frequently as usual in the coming weeks, but I am back! 

On to the review!

My November lust have it! box arrived about a week ago, and what can I say? Another box, another disappointment. I had such high hopes for lust have it!, but they just don't seem to be living up to my expectations. The products this month are similar to what was in the box last month - and they just aren't exciting me! They are nice products, just nothing that I have been dying to try and I don't think the products are much suited to me. 

I will give them another month to see if the boxes improve. Following the time-tested system of 'Three strikes and you're out". 

What Was in the Box 

RoC Complete Lift Daily Moisturiser - $59 (50ml)

Nude by Nature Lip Liner in Chique - $14.95

Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose Fragrance - $79.00 (30ml)

Hawley International Miracle Shine 2 Step Nail Shiner - $6.95

Kerastase Nectar Thermique Leave In - $39.50 (150ml)

On the beauty box front, my BellaBox for this month has been shipped and I am super excited for its arrival. I have also heard great things about I Love This Box, so I might think about looking into subscribing if Lust Have It doesn't work out. 

I am indeed obsessed! 

Hope you all have a great day! xx

p.s - My blog has gone dynamic! I'm loving the new pink layout, but I would love to hear what you all think! 

My Skin's Lifesavers: October

Hey all,

This month, out of absolutely nowhere, my skin decided that it hated me and caused all sorts of trouble. I've generally had great skin my entire life, so it came at a bit of a shock and left me extremely frustrated and annoyed. Thankfully it has now settled down, leaving me with the opportunity to see the bright side of all this trouble! 

I tried out a lot (and I mean a lot!) of skin care items while hunting for something to get my skin back under control, and have found some goodies that I absolutely adore! (And others that I don't, but there is no need to mention those!). 

So, I thought I would blog about what my skin is soaking up this month!

My Skin's Lifesavers this October  

Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit - Price: 

I have never really been much of a fan of Neutrogena, but I was in Priceline on a bad skin day and was starting to get desperate! I can't use Clean n Clear or Clearasil because my skin just can't handle them, and because of that I am always a bit wary of things that are anti-blemishes etc. I saw this cleanser right at the top of the Neutrogena display, and thought why not? It was only $14 it wasn't going to kill me to try it! I am so glad that I did!

 I started noticing a difference in my skin quite quickly, and after 3 days my skin was visibly clearer, softer and smoother. It didn't dry out my skin too much when used with a good moisturiser, and I didn't develop any irritation - which is great! It also smells great! I am going to definitely keep using this cleanser for a while. 

Yes to Carrots Gentle Exfoliator - Price: 

Yay for natural products that work! As most of you who prefer things natural would know, sometimes, plants just can't cut it - this works a treat though! 

Yes to Tomatoes Daily Balancing Moisturiser - Price:
Keeps the oil at bay, and helps get rid of those pesky blemishes!


Neutrogena Rapid Clear 2in1 Fight & Fade Gel - Price: $13.99
Zaps blemishes at their source! Clearer skin in 8 hrs (really!) 


Simplicite Exfoliating Face Treatment - Price: $41.40

I have been using this as a 'rub-off' mask 1-3 times a week, and I really see an improvement in my skin after using it. My skin appears brighter and feels smoother. You can buy Simplicite online, or at Myer.


Hope you all have a great day! xx

I Bought Some Goodies! Haul - 10/10/11

Hey all, 

It was such a gorgeous afternoon in Brisbane today I just had to venture outside! Only for a little while though...the rest of my day was spent on my verandah with my fur babies and a pile of magazines. 

And of course the good weather put me in a good mood, which means shopping! Here is what I picked up. 

Sorry about the picture quality again, another night snap!

Model's Prefer Warm Spice Palette & Lipstick (Priceline)

NYX Blush in Mocha & Terracotta (Groove Accessories)

Benefit Erase Paste - Deep (Myer)

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick - Peach (Priceline)

Model's Prefer Eyeshadow Quad in Famous (Priceline)

NYX Tenpiece Eyeshadow Palette in Haute Model (Groove Accessories) 

Vaseline Aloe Fresh SPF 15 Moisturiser (Priceline) 

Reviews and opinions to come! Hope you all have/have had a great day! xx

Beauty Box Australia - I Can't Believe It!

Hey all, 

I know I just did a quick post, but here is another one - ta-dah!

Short story: I nearly had a heart attack! I cannot believe that I just did a blog post about new beauty box subscription services coming to Australia and had no idea that Beauty Box was already in Australia!! I was informed of this astonishing (but exciting) fact while searching through twitter. 

It only took me about 10 seconds to sign up! A review will definitely be on its way once my box arrives, they ship out on the 10th of each month! 

The Lowdown 

- $14.95/month 

- Subscription service

- Cancel anytime 

- 4-5 samples per month 

Brands Released So Far: Bio-oil, Biotherm, Bobbi Brown, Calvin Klein Fragrances, Clinique, Essie, Garnier, John Frieda, Jurlique, Marc Jacobs Fragrances, Playboy Fragrances, Sally Hansen, Shiseido, shu uemura, Thalgo & YSL. 

Don't those brands just excite you? Definitely the best brands included in beauty boxes that I have seen available in Australia so far! I am definitely excited about Bobbi Brown, Essie & shu uemura! 

What Was in the Beauty Box in September (Last Month)

-  YSL Beauty Sleep

- Oh, Lola! Marc Jacobs

- Sally Hansen Everyday Strength Medium Nail File 

- Playboy Play it Spicy Body Spray 

- Shu Uemura High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oil Advanced Formula 

Check it out all! 

Hope you all have a great day! xx

Btw: I will never, ever, regret getting a twitter....ever!  

Bella Box & I Love This Box - Monthly Beauty Boxes Arrive in Australia!

Hey all, 

I think that this is something that will excite all us Australian beauty freaks! Luxury beauty product samples delivered to our doors every month, to try, and to undoubtedly fall in love with! 

I am talking about Bella Box and I Love This Box, which are two monthly subscription beauty box services launching in Australia sometime this month. Those in the USA, Canada and the UK have been enjoying services of this kind for years, now it is our turn to jump on the bandwagon! 

Great For 

- Those of us who are always interested in trying new products 

- Those who are never sure what they should try (let's face it, there are A LOT of new products out there) 

- Reviewers 

- I also think it would make for a super interesting monthly YouTube video (just an idea!)

The Lowdown

BellaBox 

- 3 to 5 handpicked luxurious beauty items 

- Free delivery 

- Cancel anytime 

- Discounts for products in the bellabox store 

Brand names released so far: Napoleon Perdis, twistband, Pangea Organics, A'kin, Phytomer, Alpha-H, Obessive Compulsive Cosmetics, Wine Wipes, Faust's, One Skin System, Gatineau & Panda Pen 

Price: To be released 

I Love This Box
- 4 to 5 luxury beauty products 

- Can pay in advance

- Subscription service can be set up as a gift (what an amazing idea!)

- No commitments, cancel anytime 

- Online shop

- Points system (free stuff anyone?) 

Brand names released so far: Decleor, Kerastase, Lancome, Revlon & Smashbox

Price: 14.95 AUD/month

I must say that out of the two I am most excited about I Love This Box, I am a big lover of Smashbox products and am esctatic to see that it is one of their luxury box brands! I also love that they have already released the costs & they are super easy to contact (on facebook), and seem lovely and easy to deal with! Needless to say though, I will be subscribing to both, and I will definitely have a review of each once they start mailing boxes out!

I think it's a wonderful and exciting idea! And am definitely glad that it's finally in Australia, I always feel like us gorgeous Australian women are missing out on all the fun! 

Hope you all have a great day! xx