Breaking through the Winter Barrier with Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque

I feel like all my blogs start the same lately, Winter is doing crap to my skin like it is to everyone's skin and so... my savior which I have been using for months is this wonder product. The product I have been using is Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque-$34. I actually have gotten the greatest benefit of this product before I left for Thailand. When I knew I had an impending tropical holiday/ wedding I was attending when I knew I would be bare faced and care free the last thing I wanted to worry about was covering up from spots, something that constantly concerns me. I know that clay based prodz are perfect for spots and blemishes as they draw out impurities. This masque helps get rid of surface dirt which unfortunately is what can clog pores leading to breakouts, for me I think it's more a hormal problem as I am pretty damn good at keeping my skin in top condition I think. So on a random note ingredients in this clay were sourced from the Marajo Island in the Amazon river- oh come on! I honeslty always wonder, who just goes, you know we need some clay masque we are developing, where shall we get it from, hmmm lets get it from the Amazon! Anyway, I get distracted thinking of the Amazon. 

How does this product work for me? When I apply it, which I do twice a week FYI, I apply a thin layer on freshly cleansed skin and leave on for about 15 mins until it gets all dry and crackly and then with a wash cloth soaked in warm water I gently wipe the masque off in circular motions further exfolitating my skin. I make sure I apply it underneath my jaw line as well as I know many women, myself included can expierence most breakouts there. 

After all the product has been removed my skin "glows" no bull! I cannot begin to describe how beautiful and clear it looks, I feel like my skin looks younger, radiant and healthy, trust me this is such a winner, when used regularily my imperfections really cleared up and made my skin just perfect for when I went away. I didn't have to worry once about covering up any ugly pimples, such a nice feeling. 

Seriously though if you have skin which even remotely sounds like mine then you will benefit from this product and I know with a relatively inexpensice pricetag it is a product which will be on high rotation in my beauty cabinet for a really long time to come.

The masque itself has a earthy smell to it, which is probably the best way I can describe it and feels cool on your skin.

The masque pot-see it's so lovely and thick

With Kiehl's in Australia now being able to purchase online you can find out more here http://www.kiehls.com.au

Have you tried any of their masques before? 

miss chew 

xx

This product was offered for consideration

Conceal, disguise and treat your spots all in one with this amazing Dermalogica product!

Ok so I am beginning to sound like a walking, talking advert for Dermalogica, sorry about that, but I do this for a reason, that they keep coming up with absolutely amazing products which blow me away and so therefore I must share with you!

My poor skin is always under constant battle with pimples, congestion, and all the like and it sucks!

I feel like my cleanser and my night creams kill them (I mean treat them) but what about during the day or throughout the day? Enter the Dermalogica Concealing Spot Treatment- $40. 

This product is really small, fits in my hand and is designed to be used in the morning when you do your makeup and then to easily carry it around in your handbag all day for touch ups. 

When you squeeze some of this product out onto your fingers it looks like a concealer and you really do not need much. The smell of this product is quite strong and can seem overpowering of like a chemical smell but that is just the wonderful pimple busting ingredients.

To use it: I first apply under my foundation or tinted moisturiser and dab it over the area directly on the spots and then once it has been left for a few seconds I blend it in. 

The colour might seem a bit dark but I find that once your blend it in and then apply foundation you don't even notice it. 

If I have a particlarily heinous pimple that has just come out of no where I will reapply during the day as well.

Since I have been using this product I have been finding my spots decrease in size so much faster than normal and I really like the approach of tackling them 24/7 full on. I take no mercy when it comes to pimples. 

You can find Dermalogica: From Salons Nationally or online at stores like www.adorebeauty.com.au

Have you got any fave pimple day time busters?

miss chew

xx

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The Best Darn Pimple Zapper EVER! Yep I said ever!

Sometimes you can do everything you can to look after your skin and protect it from breakouts yet it still happens, maybe you are a bit more stressed then normal or it might be that time of the month (sometimes it really sucks to be a chick, god my skin would be amazing otherwise). 
When pimples really rear their ugly, ugly head this is your new best friend. 
Ok I have really been around the block when it comes to beauty products and yet I have NEVER seen anything like this. The Mario Badescu Drying Lotion-$48.95 is a ruthless killer of pimples. It contains both Calamine (which explains the colour and smell) and Salicylic Acid.

To use it: Ok this is where it gets interesting. You DO NOT shake the bottle it is supposed to have the pink powder settled down in the bottom. Using a cotton ear bud you dip it all the way in til it touches the pink powder then bring it straight back out so it looks like this.

 Then only clean skin you apply a dot of this onto the pimple and it will draw out the impurites. When I use this my pimples go from angry and aggressive to tiny little kittens by the morning. 

They go away in a fraction of the time they normally would. You may not look like the most attractive person if you are in a relationship when you go to bed, my boyfriend finds it extremely hilarious but hey, it works!

Like my example? Ha! It reminds me of what it was like as a kid with chicken pox!

This product is available through Kit Cosmetics.

What is your favourite pimple buster?

miss chew

xx

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My favourite Pimple Busters!!

I know we all at some point have a dreaded pimple or two... I know it is something I have struggled with so often throughout my life so I wanted to share with you what I am using to not only keep them under control but also kill them where they stand!

Garnier Clean Detox Express Cleansing Wipes $7.95. First of all especially this time of year it is imperetive that you take your makeup off every night other wise you are just begging for blocked pores and therefore pimples. My solution for when you are tired are these makeup wipes. I have been using Garnier for years and this time of year these are the best at cleaning your skin of all impurities. It has green tea and mint for a refreshing feeling which, trust me is perfect when you get home from being out all night and are desperate for some sleep.

Next on my list is Garnier Pure Active Pimple Relief Cooling Roll-On  $12.55. I carry this little baby in my handbag if I am having a rough week or if it's that time of the month. Not only does this little baby help to dry pimples faster than you can see Christmas party! It has a slight cooling sensation on your skin which is refreshing if you have a painful pimple. I will just keep using this baby all day, really the more the merrier and I notice my pimples heal so much faster and are much calmer.

Next on my list is what my beauty therapist called the Pimple killer is the Environ Alpha Toner Forte $55. This baby is not like a "toner" because to me a toner implies that it is applied all over your face. No, this baby is applied after your have cleansed your skin, I usually apply it in the morning and in the palm of my hand I apply 3 drops and I simply dab it on to the areas where I have pimples. It does sting a little if the area has broken skin but it works so effectively. I actually think this one product is when keeps my pimples at bay, seriously!

Up next is a product I blogged about only recently, Aveda Botanical Kinetics Exfoliant $54.95. This is a chemical liquid exfoliant which you use at nighttime and works to dissolve the impruities on your skin.

Lastly I use a weekly exfoliator which also doubles as a masque. I prefer Clinique Turnaround Instant Facial $68. It aims to do the same as microdermabrasion, with significantly less irritation and stress to skin. I apply it like a masque and once it has been on my skin for minimum 5 minutes, I gently rub it off in circular motions gently exfolitating my skin. This aims to not only remove dead skin cells but also encourages regular cell turnover, this translates to beautiful, glowing skin!

 

So that's my list of products I recommend. I hope you have found this helpful and after this extra long post I will be resuming normal posting.

miss chew

xx

Afraid to wear backless dresses? Get rid of Bacne now!

Now that the weather is coming up to Summer I know there are some of you that cringe at the thought of people seeing your back. I know this is something people don't normally talk about, but I think this is important.
So many people suffer in silence from pimples on their back, well this is the solution.
I came across Clinique Anti-blemish solutions body spray $33 ages ago when I started getting a few spots on my back. I found it was really hard to find an appropriate product. Whats great about this spray is that works 360 degrees so whatever angle you need it for it will get there as the middle parts of your back can be quite hard to reach.

What I was told to do was to spray over the affected areas and then let it dry and then hop in the shower and wash it off, that easy!

The spray helps to reduce oil which leads to breakouts and will remarkable increase the condition of the skin in those areas. 
They say to start only using it once a day and build up to twice a day but just keep an eye out on the condition of your skin as it can be very drying.

It doesn't smell pretty but this isn't a feel good product, it's a medicated spray and for that it does its job really well.

miss chew

xx

Short & Sweet- Getting your grubby mitts off your face!

Do you find you get pimples around your jaw line or chin? The reason may not be hormonal but may just be a bad habit!
With so many of us spending hours if not all day in front of computers we often fall into the bad habit of leaning on our hands or just placing them on your face. All day they get covered in grit and grime and that dirt is going straight onto your face and causing these nasties we all hate!
I am sure this is a fact you all know but I just wanted to make you think more consciously about it as you may be doing it without realising!
Naughty, naughty!



miss chew 

xx