Dermalogica giving your skin a chance to have a clean start!

Sometimes we all need a little helping hand, I know my skin does. Right now I am suffering from a hormonal breakout and I am not happy. Recently I was sent a couple of little goodies which are these fantastic little introduction sets each with a specific purpose.

major breakout mini kit
We dedicated an entire kit to solving the #1 young adult skin issue: breakouts!
Wash Off (50 ml)
Bedtime for Breakouts (15 ml)
Hit the Spot (3 ml)
RRP: $28.00
 

This pack contains everything you need to fight your acne. The cleanser smells like jaffa chocolates (yummo) and is a foaming cleanser (these are particularily great on young skin as the absorb the excess oil that comes with teenage years). Then of a night you apply the Beadtime for Breakouts which is a clear gel which really gets into the pimples to help dry, heal and erase the pimples and then my fave Hit the Spot which you put directly on the pimple and can be applied whenever you need to, this baby really sicks those pimples in their tracks, I apply it very frequently and then poof gone! This will really be a new fave for me. 

get glowing mini kit
Exfoliate and illuminate to get skin glowing – perfect for formal, graduation and beyond!
Ready, Set, Scrub! (15 ml)
Brighten Up SPF15 (15 ml)
Smart Mouth Lip Shine (3 ml)
RRP: $28.00

This kit to me is like all those little extras everyone should have but may not. The scrub is actually a mask/scrub, you apply it like a mask and leave it on for 10-15 mins then when you wash it off, I like to do so with a hot, damp face cloth which I gently rub the mask off in circular motions which really exfoliates my face and leaves my skin feeling baby smooth after. 
The Brighten Up is a great little tinted moisturiser with SPF, I really love this, I have been using it every day and you only need a tiny amount as it spreads really far, gives light coverage and is moisturising. 
The Smart Mouth Lip Shine is a lovely little lip balm which is perfect for this Winter weather 

To me, the kits are really affordable for what they offer, I have been using the cleanser and tinter mosituriser every day for weeks and they show no sign of being used up. These are great if you are prone to breakouts every now and again and want to have this kit handy for when you want to attack them or if you have or are a teenager who is looking to get into skin care but you don't really know where to start. 

You can find Dermalogica: From Salons nationally or visiting Adore beauty at www.adorebeauty.com.au 

miss chew 

xx


These  products were offered for consideration

Sodashi Clay Cleanser bringing out the impurities in your troubled skin

Cleansers really are the base of a great skin care routine. Sorry to go on about this again but when I suffer from congestion something I learnt recently was how great clay is at drawing out impurities (meaning congestion pimples) from the skin. At the moment I have been using an array of products which are clay based with great improvements. 
The cleanser I have been loving is by a favourite spa brand of mine called Sodashi-Clay Cleanser with Lime-$80.70. What is so beautiful about Sodashi is that it is a luxury organic skincare range. This is something which still puzzels so many people yet I am just in love with the range. 


When you use this cleanser it smells strong of the lime which is really refreshing (kinda makes me wanna a cocktail) and you feel the clay in between your fingers and when I cleanse my face with this and rinse it off my skin feels hydrated, like really, really hydrated, almost like there is a fine layer sitting on my skin of moisturisation, loves it!


Since I have been using this cleanser my skin feels clearer and brighter. I have had significantly less pimples and the oil on my skin has really gotten under control. 


The sleek black glass bottle is going to last me ages as it is massive and has a handy pump action feature. The only disadvantage is that as it is glass I can't keep it in the shower like I normally like to do as I am way to clumsy and I would totally break the pretty bottle. It does look nice among my vanity sink though. I am really, really going to dread when it runs out.

 You can find Sodashi: Either online at http://www.sodashi.com/ or from Spas around the world- not bad for a brand from Perth.


I would highly recommend this creamy clay based cleanser for those of you that struggle getting congestion under control or that want a little bit of luxury in your life.


Have you tried Sodashi before?


How gorgeous is the packaging!!


miss chew


xx


Please note this product was sent for consideration

Fantastic acne clearing cleanser...no bull

I have been dying to tell you about this new cleanser I have been using and today I can finally reveal it. I have been having really troubled. congested skin (which for me is always a constant battle) about a month ago and this has been my saviour. I have heard many great reviews of the Mario Badescu line of skin care products which are stocked at Kit Cosmetics and have been wanting to try them for a while. To me this is a no nonsense line of products without the fancy packaging that actually work. His line is known for his amazing acne products. 
The product I have been using is the Mario Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser-$41.95 this cleanser is just beautiful. You don't need a lot which really means it lasts. This cosistency is clear and it is non foaming which I love as I really don't like foaming cleansers. 
This cleanser is so gentle on your skin and with acne hating Salicylic Acid to kill those suckers and Aloe Vera and Chamomile which sooth and repair your skin. After using this cleanser my face felt incredibly cleaned and the day after I could already tell the angry reddness of my congested skin was a lot more calm and looked clearer. With weeks of use my skin is visibly clear and feels great. I still continue to use it morning and night and I know that it will keep my skin under control. As a blogger I am constantly trying new products (tough gig I know) but one thing is for sure as long as I am cleaning my face properly my skin can remain cool as a cucumber. 
 This cleanser really works and I highly recommend you check it out. 


There are so many more products in the range which I will definitley be trying. 

What cleanser has been your saviour?

Have you tried any products from the Mario Badescu line, maybe you have some suggestions for me to try?


miss chew


xx

Oil on your face doesn't need to be a bad thing!

Listen up ladies, as I have a few very important messages in this blog post. Firstly not all oil is a bad thing that should be shun away at like the sun.
The oil I am talking about is Dermalogica Precleanse-$65.50. This oil is applied to dry skin on top of your makeup and will get even the thickest most stubborn makeup off, including eye makeup! Once you have rubbed it in, wet your fingers and then it becomes milky and you continue to work it into your face, then you wash it off your face.
When I apply it onto my face I realise I recognise the smell, it smells like lavender and smells like well, relaxation. I realise I recognise this smell from facials I have had in the past, this is what the beauticians use! This is just what I need!
When you have had a big day with lots of make up on as I often do I often have a primer plus foundation, concealer and more, on the weekends I have suncreen on which is thick and it is so important to get it all off. If you don't you get blocked, congested pored which leads to pimples, yuck!
For these times especially it is so important to double cleanse and this is the bottle which will ensure you get the cleanest skin.
It contains olive oil which hydrates your skin and apricot kernel which surprisingly soothes irritation which at the end of the long day I find my skin really needs nourishing. Lastly, Vitamin E oil is a great antioxidant and improves the skin surface condition.

Once you learn how great double cleansing is and this amazing PreCleanse product you won't look back, it relaxes you, cleans your skin and helps to maintain your beautiful complexion.

You can find Dermalogica: at David Jones and Salons Nationally.

This product is an asset to any beauty routine.

miss chew

xx

What you need for Christmas is a Clarisonic PRO!

Recently I was lucky enough to be given a Clarisonic PRO to try which I was really excited to do as I had heard so many amazing reviews about it and was keen to see if I shared a similar opinion. From Dermatologists to skin therapists these guys are not only using it in their clinics but they are also recommending it to their clients for at home use.

The Clarisonic PRO comes with a body brush and cleansers as well as the normal/sensitive  brush head, everything you need to get you started.

So when I received the Clarisonic PRO the first thing I noticed when I read the instructions was that before you are allowed to play with it you must first charge it for 24hours... boo! I hate that when you have a new toy you want to play with and you are not allowed to.

Moving along... Once charged it honestly couldn't be easier.

How best to describe it? Well it's like a large vibrating tooth brush which cleans your skin more effectively then ever before.

All you need to do is wet your face with warm water and apply a preferably gel cleanser to your face just lightly over to coat it all. Then you wash your Clarisonic under warm water and turn it on. Straight away it will start vibrating away and you hold it to your forehead to begin. 

It has 4 speed settings to cater to your needs.

Tips to remember: When you applying the brush to your face you use small circular motions.

After each section is completed and the time is up it will beep and stop briefly.

Another awesome fact about the Clarisonic is that it is timed so that you spend the exact right time on each part of your face, as follows:

1. First you apply it to your forehead for 20 seconds.

2. Second you apply it to your nose and around your mouth and chin for 20 seconds.

3. Third you apply it to one cheek all over and I also do under my jaw along the side as I find I often get problems around there for 10 seconds.

4. Forth apply to the other cheek for 10 seconds and before you know it you will be done.

Why I love it!

-It is waterproof so I am loving using it in the shower, anything that cuts down the time I take to get ready, especially in the morning is a winner for me.

-It claims to remove 6 x the amount of makeup that you would ordinarily remove and you know what, I believe it!

-When I used a makeup remover wipe and then used the Clarisonic PRO at the end the brush was really dirty which literally made me sit back in awe at the level of crap that must remain on my face at the end of each day.

-Because your skin in so clean it means that products that you use will be absorbed that much more effectively into your skin.

-You can also buy a body brush which is larger to cover a larger area which would be great as prepartion for fake tan as it would really effectively remove dead skin cells.

They recommend you remove any eye makeup first before you use the Clarisonic.

The price can be a bit off putting as it has a RRP of $389 but for me I have found it has completely revolutionised the way I clean my skin. No longer does rubbing a cleanser into my skin feel like it is doing enough.

There are also the Clarisonic range of Cleansers (see below) that cater to your need.

I really like the Blue one which is for oily and congested skin and has a gel consistency which as I said before is perfect for Clarisonic.

The battery will last ages (approx 2 weeks) and honestly I think this is an investment into your skin.

You can buy it (the PRO): through skin care professionals. 

Price: RRP of $389

The Clarisonic Classic (which has 2 speed settings $329) and Clarisonic Plus (which has 3 speed settings $339) are available through David Jone's and Myer.

To find out more information: see the Clarisonic website here.

When in doubt ask Santa, parents, partner for Christmas!

miss chew

xx

Note: This product was given to me to trial

Short & Sweet- Why Cleansing is so important

We all have heard how important cleanising your face is morning and night but here is a tip I learnt from YoungerYou which you can read more about here.

At night whilst you sleep your body your body continues to get rid of waste products through your breath, mouth, urinary tract and skin.

When you wake up in the morning those toxins are sitting on the surface of the skin and by cleansing in the morning you are removing those toxins, leaving beautiful clean skin.

Just something to think about the next time you think you should skip your cleansing!

miss chew

xx

My Journey to clear skin

A lot of women are constantly on the search for the perfect combination of skincare products that will fix all their skin issues. The problem most women face is that it's a never ending journey; this is where seeking the advice from a trained professional comes in. 

Having had adult acne this past year, a lot of time has been spent getting rid of this skin condition and what were left were these little bumps which weren't exactly pimples that would not go away.

My Skin-April this year

Dee from the Clear Skin Clinic in Double Bay was to explain to me that these little bumps across our skin are very common and is caused by blocked pores. The cause of the blocked pores is the fat that is in a lot of commonly used beauty products. 

Dee performs a treatment which she calls the "Steam and Squeeze" which has a very simple philosophy behind it.
First your skin is thoroughly is cleansed and then she takes a really good look at your skin under a bright light and to find out what is going on. After a light exfoliation is completed a mask is applied to your skin and then you are placed under a steamer. When your pores are nice and open, this is where her work truly begins. All those blocked pores she has identified are then manually unplugged using her fingers covered in tissues. It is not a relaxing experience but a rewarding one. With pores that are very deep they are lanceted which is like a pin prick and then squeezed.
Once the squeezing is all done a chemical peel which is tailored to your skin type is then applied to your skin. After all the squeezing, the peel definitely stings but that doesn't last long as your skin begins to calm down. As the peel is wiped off a deeply moisturising cream which is water based and doesn't contain fats is then applied to your skin and you are done. 
Dee likes to tailor your new skin care regime which she calls your prescription of a cleanser, toner and moisturiser which will enhance the work that she has done. 
My products recommended are Environ Interactive Cleansing Gel $35, Environ Alpha Toner Forte $67 and Dr Spiller Biocosmetic Collagen Face Cream $114 which I have blogged about before. 

Cleansing Gel

Toner-Forte

The cleanser is applied morning and night. The toner is only applied once a day and all you do is put about 4-5 drops (such a tiny amount) into the palm of one hand then with the fingers of the other hand you dab the toner ONLY onto the affected areas as this stuff boy is strong! But the good thing is I will have this bottle for ages! I am finding that I am needing less and less after each session of seeing Dee. You do need to be careful with the other parts of your face as it will really dry it out. 
In regards to the Moisturiser you can read my blog on that here. I absolutely love it! My new fave, that's for sure!
I must admit when I first took a look in the mirror straight after she was done the first time, it wasn't pretty there were red marks all over my face and it was rather angry at me, so I wouldn't recommend doing this on a say when you have to go somewhere after. But the second day majority of those little bumps were gone and my skin looked visibly clearer! The second treatment was a week after and my skin looked my calmer and my makeup was going on much better. My last treatment was 2 weeks later and I cannot stop the comments I have been getting about my skin from my friends and co-workers. Loves it!!

After my treatments

It has been such a great boost of confidence and it makes me think, why oh why didn't I want to do something more proactive about my skin earlier? Did I not realise what could be done? Maybe you are like me as well, if your reading this and it rings bells, my advice to you is do something about it!!!
You do not have to put up with crap skin!!
My skin has never looked better so many people have said and I definitely agree. By Summer I was told I wouldn't need to wear makeup, a statement which, when I heard when I first met Dee I never believed. The work she does is so amazing because she is so passionate about what she does. Her greatest joy in life is getting people clear beautiful skin and educating people on whats right for you. 
I am easily wearing less makeup during the week and virtually no makeup on the weekends, something I never thought I would do, and let me tell you I really am finally feeling more confident in my own skin. 




Details: Steam and Squeeze costs $90 a session- with the difference she makes, it is beyond worth it!
Products: You can buy off Dee or buy online at www.adorebeauty.com.au 


miss chew


xx

Really, really, really clean skin...

Ever clean your face without feeling really, really clean? Enter the new L'oreal Paris Perfect Clean.
To use this product you take the little circular exfoliator and pour a small amount onto the pad and in a circular motion work the product into your skin. What I loved about this product is how clear my skin felt after I used it. I really felt like I was thoroughly removing all the dirt and grime
 from a long day off my face and the exfoliator pad felt really nice on my skin.



I will definitely be using all of this great cleanser and would recommend it to anyone who is in need of a good clean of their face.


Where can you find this little gem: Priceline, supermarkets and the ususal
Price: $12.95




miss chew


xx