Burt's Bees gets a makeover!

I love, love, love Burt's Bees. They are a good, natural skin care brand, simple as that. I have been a fan of their Naturally Nourishing Milk and Honey Body Lotion for a long time now, bottles worth in fact. Now it is with my great pleasure to introduce the new and improved Naturally Nourishing Milk and Honey Body Lotion-$19.95.

I loved this lotion anyway so when I was told they were revamping it I was so excited! I compared the 2 lotions apart from different packaging at first the differences were subtle.

The one difference I did really notice in the change in formular is that this new cream is thicker and absorbs better into the skin then ever before. It still has that delicious scent of honey which makes me constantly want to smell my arms yummo... The vitamin E, coconut and grapeseed oil mean that my skin stays hydrated all night long.

I will always love the fact that this moisturiser is 99% natural with no Sulfates, Parabeens or Petrochemicals, sweet!

So treat yourself and your body.

With Burt's Bees now being available in Priceline along with David Jones and selected Pharmacies it is so easy to get your hands on.

miss chew

xx

Please Note: This product was offered to me for consideration

Rejoice! Antipodes beautiful, organic, light day cream

I wanted to share with you this amazing, day face moisturiser which I have been trialing and I completely sold on. The cream in question is Antipodes Rejoice, light facial day cream- $60.
I have only recently fallen in love with this brand that is all certified organic products. To me, using natural skincare just makes sense, I think the older I become the less likely I am to want to put chemicals on my skin and with these amazing brands developing we don't need to anymore.
With Summer heating the weather up I have to use a light day cream otherwise it will just melt off my face. The cream contains such amazing ingredients as manuka, avocado oil, macadamia and jojoba it does wonders for your skin.

To apply I use only a tiny amount on the tips of my fingers and gently pat it into my skin as its quickly absorbed. I also apply it to my neck and chest. My skin continues to feel hydrated yet not oily throughout the day.


You can find antipodes at MYER, David Jones and other selected stores or you can buy online on their website www.antipodesnature.com

Enjoy!

miss chew

xx

Please Note: This product was given to me to trial

LUSH- Dream Cream, dream by name and dream by nature!

This is by far my favourite beauty product from Lush, you know why I know I can say this? Well I have bought about 5 or so tubs of it that's why.
The cream I am talking about is "Dream Cream"-$28.95. 
This little beauty is absolutely ah-maz-ing! The smell is divine, and you know why that's because they crammed rose, olive oil, cocoa butter, Chamomile, tea tree and lavender... yummmm...It smells refreshing, herbal and natural.

If I could eat it I would, but instead I prefer to use it to moisturise my body and to give massages! ;-)
It is actually perfect for massages, jokes aside, because of all its essential oils, unlike most moisturisers this just keeps rubbing into your skin without drying out and needing to apply more. It's the perfect line between a body oil and a moisturiser.

It makes my skin feel amazing afterwards. I wouldn't use this on my face as it is very thick but as a massaging cream its divine.

Why you need it? For the next time your boyfriend decided he wants to give you a massage (haha) or the next time you can bribe him into it!

For more information: You can view the Lush website or shops, nationally.

miss chew

xx

Burt's Bees is the Bee's Knees....

I had a little baby bottle of this that I was given a while ago and the lovely girls at Burt's Bees recently sent me a big bottle yay!!!

I must tell you about my love for their Naturally Nourishing Milk and Honey Body Lotion-$26

This cream really is amazing, not only does it smell absolutely delish but I love the way it feels on my skin. 

To me it isn't too thick which I think is perfect for me to apply in the morning as it is very easily and quickly absorbed. 

The soft, summery scent stays on my skin throughout the day and it really keeps my skin hydrated long after I have applied it to my skin. 

The great point with Burt's Bees products is its 98.25% natural ingredients so I feel like this is something that is good for my body and not a harsh chemical sort of product.

I like that if I have tanned my skin (which is pretty much a given from now on) if hides any fake tan smell which is a bonus!

I also find that at night I may apply a little bit more but it still feels just as good as a thick night lotion that I might use. 

All in all really you can't beat that smell.... ahhhhh bliss.... 

You can buy it: at David Jones and now Priceline and some other selected stores.

Is it weird that I keep smelling my arm?

miss chew

xx

Cooling Day Moisturiser which is perfect for Summer

If you are looking for a great multi-tasking day moisturiser that's perfect for Summer, then this one could be the one for you!

Introducing the Estee Lauder Day Wear Plus- Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15- $80 (What a mouthful!)

There are many reasons why this creme is wonderful and I shall list them:

1.  SPF 15-This amazing day creme protects your lovely face from the harsh UV light which is something we should all be doing everyday-which will prevent the signs of ageing.

2. Contains some mighty powerful antioxidants- this little baby includes wonders such as South African red tea, grape seed and vitamins C and E. It re-energizes skin’s own defenses with white birch extract and eukarion.

3. It is cooling on your skin-This is probably my most favourite feature. It has a cucumber scent and honestly I don't know what smells more fresh than cucumber! When you pop this on in the morning not only do you feel refreshed but in Summer when we are harsh on our skin it really cools your skin down. I think it's the perfect day creme for Summer. 

The creme is quite light too and is a white colour. 

What I am loving about these creme's is they are giving you more and more bang for your buck and means that one creme can do so many things without piling your cremes on.

I notice in Summer I never get any incidental Sun damage on my face when I wear this creme (I may on my shoulders or chest, but this is something I am going to improve on this Summer) so this way I know that they work and that they are providing me with the protection I need in the harsh Summer months. 

miss chew

xx 

 

Doing my bit to help Breast Cancer Research

This month guys is Breast Cancer Awareness month and what's great about that is all these wonderful brands are doing their bit to raise money. 

I love my Clinique products and this "Dramatically Different Moisturiser" has been in rotation of my beauty products for years". There are different versions to meet your skin care needs. I have tried both the lotion and the gel version and they both leave my skin feeling great and hydrated. What they are really, really great for is if you have sensitive skin. They contain no fragrances and are dermatology tested. 
I find that it's best to focus on one particularly potent product. For example a great serum that packs a punch or a moisturiser filled with lots of goodies. When you start loading up on lots of products that do all wonders of things that's when my skin freaks out. 
This lotion is gentle on your skin and you can now get this mammoth 200ml version for $110 and $20 from each bottle sold will go towards Breast Cancer Research! Aren't they nice!
I highly recommend you get one of these cute limited edition bottles this month whilst you can as it's one product that is never going out of style!

miss chew

xx 
 

Smelling like Summer...

Cocoa Butter- $7.50

I am all about smelling so yummy I am good enough to eat, well almost! I have this thing about having all parts of me smelling delicious and this Palmers cocoa butter has been high on my rotation of products for what seems like a million years. 
I am sure so many of you have tried this before. I find the cream a great consistency that really keeps my skin hydrated and oh the smell, if I could run away to a tropical island and marry it, I would! Well you get the idea. 
My skin is quite sensitive too and I do not have a single problem with this cream other then needing to buy so many bottles and I really love to use it to help maintain my fake tan as it can counteract the fake tan smell you get sometimes. 
It's cheap as chippies too, and can be found everywhere. I got mine from good old Priceline.
Right now Palmers are doing their good samaritan bit and have made a special breast cancer foundation bottle and 30c of everyone sold will be donated to the foundation. (Good one!)

I really think this is a bandwagon that if you haven't already jumped on you should definietly do it and right now it's all for a good cause!

And we should all smell great!

My lovely bottle

 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

Why this is the only moisturiser you need right now...

Dr Spiller Biocosmetic -Collagen Face Cream

If you are like pretty much every normal Sydney-sider right now, or have ever experienced a winter you will know that Mother Nature is not kind to our skins in winter. Due to the dryness of my skin I have been using thicker creams which have been causing me to massively break out! Great just what you want in Winter! Enter the Collagen Face Cream or as I have learned its generally called the Blue Cream. 

I was introduced the wonder cream from Dee Davies owner of  the Clear Skin Clinic in Double Bay recently. There will be another blog on that soon, but what she was saying was that a lot of the moisturisers out on the market contain fats which clog your pores leading to these breakouts. The beauty of the blue cream is its a water based cream! When you rub it between your fingers its so nice a thick and feels weird without the usual fats. What I love is that I can slather my skin in this wonder cream morning and night and in the past 3 weeks, no breakouts!!

So lovely and oh so blue!

Cream comes with nifty little spatula so you aren't digging your little mitt

s in the pot!

In Summer there is a lighter version of the cream to use, perfect!

Honestly, my skin has never felt so hydrated in this harsh weather!!

Price: $114- But worth every penny as you only use small amounts

To find out more:

Call their hotline at 1300 301 007

or check out their website http://www.omniderm.com.au

Sold: Beauticians nationally

miss chew

xx