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Monday, April 16, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
Friday Favourites
Three things I'm loving this week...
The release of the first Harper's Bazaar 'Brides'. Packed full of exquisite gowns, beautiful reception styling suggestions and lust-worthy bridal beauty, it's a Bride-to-Be's dream...
My new Tory Burch wallet - a delicious surprise gift from Hong Kong! {2012 Diary & Pen from Kikki K}
Postal delivery from kit! Next week I'm excited to be trialling Mario Badescu skincare...stay tuned!
Have a beautiful weekend
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Vitamin Therapy - Monoderma
The change in seasons has left my skin feeling a little average; uneven in texture & tone and generally lacking the glow that summer brings. In a bid to get it back on track & supercharged for the fast-approaching cooler months, I've begun a course of vitamin therapy, with Monoderma Vitamin skin capsules.
Just like the variety you might pop when your system feels lacking, skin vitamins are designed to boost & supplement your regular skincare regime, but are applied topically to the skin, rather than taken in tablet form. Formulated by a group of Italian Chemists, the Monoderma range offers active, concentrated doses of Vitamin A, C & E - each designed to target specific skin concerns. They come packaged in clever, single application ampoules & are designed to be used as a month-long, intensive course.
Given the current state of my complexion, I chose the Vitamin A (Retinol) 0.15% variety, although my skin would have been just as grateful for the Vitamin C boost, which is designed to seriously amp up glow. The promise of refined texture & increased cellular turnover to aid with premature ageing (the result of too many days spent basking in summer sun!) won me over however & so I opted for Vitamin A. Complexions prone to adult breakout will love these wonder capsules too: by encouraging accelerated cellular turnover, they assist skin in regenerating & clearing - an added benefit!
One week in, my skin already seems brighter and softer to touch. The vitamins have a lightweight, velvety gel texture that absorbs rapidly into the skin and sits comfortably under my evening moisturiser. I plan to treat my skin with a course of Monoderma vitamins at times when it needs increased luminosity & vitality. By their very nature, the vitamins are ideal as a pre-event treatment, or for any occasion that demands a state of complexion perfection (Brides-to-Be, are you listening?!)
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Monoderma is distributed in Australia by True Solutions International. For stockists, visit their website
Just like the variety you might pop when your system feels lacking, skin vitamins are designed to boost & supplement your regular skincare regime, but are applied topically to the skin, rather than taken in tablet form. Formulated by a group of Italian Chemists, the Monoderma range offers active, concentrated doses of Vitamin A, C & E - each designed to target specific skin concerns. They come packaged in clever, single application ampoules & are designed to be used as a month-long, intensive course.
Given the current state of my complexion, I chose the Vitamin A (Retinol) 0.15% variety, although my skin would have been just as grateful for the Vitamin C boost, which is designed to seriously amp up glow. The promise of refined texture & increased cellular turnover to aid with premature ageing (the result of too many days spent basking in summer sun!) won me over however & so I opted for Vitamin A. Complexions prone to adult breakout will love these wonder capsules too: by encouraging accelerated cellular turnover, they assist skin in regenerating & clearing - an added benefit!
One week in, my skin already seems brighter and softer to touch. The vitamins have a lightweight, velvety gel texture that absorbs rapidly into the skin and sits comfortably under my evening moisturiser. I plan to treat my skin with a course of Monoderma vitamins at times when it needs increased luminosity & vitality. By their very nature, the vitamins are ideal as a pre-event treatment, or for any occasion that demands a state of complexion perfection (Brides-to-Be, are you listening?!)
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Monoderma is distributed in Australia by True Solutions International. For stockists, visit their website
Monday, April 9, 2012
Sweet Escape
This Easter long weekend, we escaped the city & headed to the Hunter Valley wine region for a few days of great wine, delicious food & clean air. Every since I was young, I have loved mini-breaks, favouring them to long trips abroad when I would often find myself homesick and missing the familiarity of routine.
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We spent sunny days dropping into boutique wineries to sample local delights, nibbling endless supplies of chocolate eggs & playing bocce on the lawn outside the cottage where we were staying. The change in routine offered a chance to regroup & recharge and today I feel rested and ready for an (allbeit short) week!
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
Review: Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector All-In-One BB Cream
After seeing this little one take out 'Best New Day Moisturiser' in the beautyheaven Glosscar Awards, the promise of a 'Miracle Skin Perfector' was too great to resist & I had to try it...
Following the emergence of the international trend for CC Creams (already hugely popular throughout Asia), Garnier has released their own version of the hardworking product, designed to offer five benefits in one. Multi-tasking product heaven! Hydration, even skin tone, blemish correction & a healthy glow, all while offering SPF 15 UV protection are the promises this BB Cream makes & I was pleased to discover - it delivers!
I love the light, fresh fragrance & creamy texture of the product, which smoothed on and instantly evened out pigmentation and uneven skin tone to leave a dewy, hydrated finish. A perfect product to throw into your makeup bag for those days when time (or care) for a full face of makeup elude you!
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Following the emergence of the international trend for CC Creams (already hugely popular throughout Asia), Garnier has released their own version of the hardworking product, designed to offer five benefits in one. Multi-tasking product heaven! Hydration, even skin tone, blemish correction & a healthy glow, all while offering SPF 15 UV protection are the promises this BB Cream makes & I was pleased to discover - it delivers!
I love the light, fresh fragrance & creamy texture of the product, which smoothed on and instantly evened out pigmentation and uneven skin tone to leave a dewy, hydrated finish. A perfect product to throw into your makeup bag for those days when time (or care) for a full face of makeup elude you!
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
Sunday Skin TLC
It's rainy and grey in Sydney today - the perfect excuse to stay snuggled inside on a Sunday morning. I particularly love days like this, they provide precious down-time and I can honestly say I feel no guilt at all lazing around in my pj's, reading magazines and eating yummy food when the weather is dark and miserable, in some ways it feels wrong not to!
I've been dying to try out my new Eve Lom Starter Kit ($59 available from Mecca Cosmetica) that my sister bought me. I'd heard a lot about the UK superstar facialist's range of skincare and was thrilled to find it wrapped under the tree for me this past Xmas.
The kit is perfect for those who want to try the range before committing to full-sized product purchase (or devoted fans who need a travel-sized kit to take away) and comes with two Cleansers, one Rescue Mask, one Moisturiser and the all-important muslin cloth.
The Cleanser attained cult-status after Vogue UK declared it "possibly the best cleanser in the world". Now this, I had to try! While very different to my usual gel-based cleanser, it is undeniably beautiful. The formula melts into the skin and thanks to a blend of specialised aromatherapy oils, smells divine. After removing with the muslin cloth, my skin felt nourished and super soft.
Next up was the Rescue Mask, which my dehydrated skin needed desperately. The creamy formula felt cool when it went on, but I could feel the activity within seconds as my skin tingled and heated. My tantrum-prone skin is known to break-out occasionally, so I'm keen to see if this mask treats congestion as it promises. A few days time will tell, but for now I'm just loving the plumped, nourished feeling this mini at-home treatment has given me! A delicious sunday treat for skin.
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I've been dying to try out my new Eve Lom Starter Kit ($59 available from Mecca Cosmetica) that my sister bought me. I'd heard a lot about the UK superstar facialist's range of skincare and was thrilled to find it wrapped under the tree for me this past Xmas.
The Cleanser attained cult-status after Vogue UK declared it "possibly the best cleanser in the world". Now this, I had to try! While very different to my usual gel-based cleanser, it is undeniably beautiful. The formula melts into the skin and thanks to a blend of specialised aromatherapy oils, smells divine. After removing with the muslin cloth, my skin felt nourished and super soft.
Next up was the Rescue Mask, which my dehydrated skin needed desperately. The creamy formula felt cool when it went on, but I could feel the activity within seconds as my skin tingled and heated. My tantrum-prone skin is known to break-out occasionally, so I'm keen to see if this mask treats congestion as it promises. A few days time will tell, but for now I'm just loving the plumped, nourished feeling this mini at-home treatment has given me! A delicious sunday treat for skin.
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