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Clearasil - Daily Clear Vitamins and Extracts Scrub

I recently had the chance to try he new Clearasil Daily Clear Vitamins and Extracts Scrub, it is designed to help maintain clear skin while keeping the skin nourished with vitamin E and anti-oxidants. An exfoliating scrub is a must in any skin care routine.

Clearasil's deep cleansing scrub is designed to be added to your normal skin care routine as a gentle exfoliator. With avocado and pomegranate extracts it is gentle enough to use on all skin types

The Scrub itself is a thick light green paste with darker exfoliating bead, to do your whole face you only need an almond sized amount, so the 150ml tube will last you a good while.

When water is added the scrub doesn't foam, so it wont dry out your skin. It is a deep cleansing scrub that removes all the oil,dirt and impurities on your skin, leaving it feel clean and refreshed.

Clearasil's daily clear range is definitely something you should check out if you have oily or acne prone skin.

Dermalogica launch event - Age Smart Multivitamin Serum

Recently Dermalogica held a launch party for their new Multivitamin Power Serum from their Age Smart Range.

 The Serum uses HPR (Hydroxpinacolone Retinoate) to intercept the earliest signs of aging as well as innovative encapsulation technology to deliver more stable actives (vitamin A, C, E and F) deeper into the skin.

Dermalogica boasts a product with quick results , reducing fine lines and wrinkles, increasing your skins natural collagen production to stimulate cell turn over (aka firmer skin), as well as reducing dullness and pigmentation.

The Multivitamin Power Serum is designed to prevent and reduce the signs of ageing  through strengthening the skin. So it is suitable for both those with early signs of aging and those with mature skin.

We also go a Sneak Peak at the new collaboration between Kit Willow and Dermalogica. This limited edition Leather Clutch with Age Smart Deluxe Samples will be available from April 1st with purchases over $100.

A percentage of sales from the Willow for Dermalogica Collaboration will go towards joinFITE, to provide women in developing countries access to small business loans to start or grow a business.

Goodie bag  from the night :-)
Limited edition Kit Willow for Dermalogica clutch with deluxe samples from the Age smart range,  Solar defense booster SPF 50+, samples tailored for my skin and of course the new Age Smart Multivitamin Power Serum.
I'll share reviews of all these goodies with you when i get a chance to try them all out.

Outfit for the event, bardot skirt, Supre crop.
I just love how toned my arms look in this, it makes me want to keep on track with my fitness regime :-)
 

Sponsored review - Dermalogica SkinPerfect Primer SPF30

When I first saw this product at the dermalogica launch party a few months back, I was immediately intrigued. It boasts both skin health and cosmetic benefits all in a tinted primer. It helps to even the texture of the skin as well as delivering critical SPF protection against skin-ageing UV light.

The best part, it really does deliver what it promises. The primer just melts into your skin, reducing the appearance of your pores and leaving it lightly moisturised and ready for your make up. It helps your makeup stay put for an all day flawless look.

It's also slightly tinted so it can be worn alone, for a very natural look. The natural earth minerals blend away discoloration, while polymers prime the surface for a soft, matte effect and create greater adhesion for make-up on the skin’s surface.

Sponsored - Dermalogica Launch Party

On Wednesday night i was lucky enough to be invited to  the Dermalogica Launch Party at their flagship store in Crows nest, Sydney. Below are some photos of the Launch and a sneak peak of some of their new products.

The Launch party was for Dermalogica’s new and improved daylight defense range; breaking 'new grounds with advances in UV protection and skin health discoveries.' 

Zap that Zit Before The Day is Up

Luckily I rarely get pimples, but lately due to over consumption of sugary products... i have found a few pimples (or zits if your American) on my forehead.

So first off Blemish on your skin is your bodies way of telling you that there is something off internally (i.e. your diet, illness or maybe its just that time of month) and always make sure you wash your make up off and let your skin breath! So before you start stocking up on expensive and harsh blemish fighting products you should look at these areas first.

One product i love is the Witch skin care (short for Witch Hazel)  Naturally clear blemish stick. Its an all natural blemish fighting stick!

It comes in this small push up tube, it works just like a push pop (just don't eat this one) the actual stick is the same colour as the casing, aquamarine with a very mild alcohol smell. You can dab this on both under and over your make up as it works to absorb excess oil on your skins surface and kill bacteria.

You can apply this as many times as you want throughout the day, so if you've got a big event coming up you can pop it in your purse and apply as needed. And don't worry it doesn't leave behind any residue.

Christmas sorted

Stuck for ideas for Chrissie presents?
I am the absolute worst at buying presents! so i've put together a short list of last minute presents you can buy for your friends and family, if you needed some inspiration.

For the Girly Girl	Too faced - Beautiful Dreamer Too faced make some really good cosmetics kits! Allowing you to buy one small kit with pretty much everything you need for one look. The magical makeup collection is a limited edition Christmas set that comes with its very own cosmetics puch. The kit includes: eye shadow quad, shimmering pink lip gloss and illuminating blush/bronzer duo, full-sized Lashgasm mascara and deluxe Shadow Insurance Candlelight. Perfect for a real soft feminine look. $74.95AUD, you can get one from Kit.com.au or in large Myer stores.
For the Gym nut	Yogitoes These non slip mats are the BEST for practicing hot yoga, with their skidless grip and super absorbent micro fibre material. They come in a range of colours and sizes and are perfect for those who love to sweat it out in the gym or yoga studio. You can get them off Ebay and Amazon for around $50USD
For the eco friendly one	Mr Frosty – by Lush Lush make really good natural bath products, they can usually be a little on the expensive side but they have come out with these super cute Christmas sets, plus a whole bunch of others to suit every budget. They come with three bath bombs inside the snow man (penguin also available). So cute! Available on lush.com.au for $19.50AUD
For the TEA Connoisseur	I love T2 teas, they are so Yummy and are very good quality. This year they have come out with a whole bunch of different bright a beautiful gift sets to suit everyone’s tastes. I really like the fuchsia perfect present $35 and the T2 colour club $25  www.t2teas.com.au
For the Office boi	Marcs make some really good quality work wear, so for the guy that’s spends a lot of his time at the office a Marcs shirt is the go. $99-$159
For the person who has everything	You can’t go past Chocolate! I mean com'on who doesn’t like Chocolate? And at least you know they will use it.
For the Kawaii obsessed	Peter Alexander, need I say more… Love! If only you could wear pj’s in public… www.peteralexander.com.au

So of course there are heaps more things out there, but hopefully this list will inspire you

Review: Jurlique Herbal recovery range

This product comes in small white pot with black lid, the cream is lightweight and soft, again with a light natural floral scent. The cream is absorbed fairly quickly, so there is not sticky residue that will rub off on your pillow like a lot of night creams. My skin is probably in the wrong age group for a product like this.

I have been using the Jurlique herbal recovery range for about a month now, so I thought I’d post a review on the products now, as it always takes a while for the effects of skincare to be seen.

I bought the herbal recovery gift pack as part of an early Christmas special, very early!! It came with three products:

Jurlique skin care

I have been reading a lot about the Jurlique brand and how its all natural skin care can be very good for sensitive skin.

Jurlique despite its French sounding name is actually made in South Australia from organic herbs and flower extracts. All their products have a light floral scent, which varies depending on what skin concern you wish to target, such as rose, lavender, citrus and chamomile.

I have been using Clinique's 3 step skin care system for a few years now and absolutely love it, the mild facial cleanser is soft enough on my sensitive skin but still strong enough to remove makeup in the shower. But after trying a few of Clinique's intensive moisture creams and a few things from their redness solutions range and finding that they really don't work at all!!! I decided to look to other brands for these more intensive moisture lotions/creams/gels.

After reading numerous reviews about different products i decided to take a look at their herbal recovery gel, a really good review can be found by Mabsy here:
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=3817


the product description from the website:

The Benefits:

• Helps revitalise and restore skin’s radiance.
• Helps improve skin’s firmness and reduce visible signs of ageing.
• Provides intense hydration and antioxidant protection.

The Ingredients:

• Ginseng Root helps firm the skin, while Evening Primrose Oil that helps replenish skin’s lipid barrier, while boosting skin’s radiance.
• Vitamins E, C and Ginkgo Biloba help to gently exfoliate, moisturise, restore and protect skin.
• Marshmallow intensely hydrates, softens and soothes.