Jurlique's new Nutri-Define range raises the bar in natural luxe skin care.

Jurlique's Nutri-Define Multi-Correcting Day Cream $120.00 and Nutri-Define Superior Retexturising Facial Serum $145.00 available from www.jurlique.com.au

Jurlique is a brand which I know and trust to deliver amazing natural products that contain the créme de la créme of natural ingredients which my skin loves. The new Nutri-Define range is very luxe and on the higher price end for Jurlique because of the type of high potency ingredients that the products contain.

So what is in the Nutri-Define range that makes it so superior?
The range contains BIOSOME5..... Say what babe? Well to put it simply, a product can only work so well on the surface of your skin and to make it work on a deeper level you need an ingredient called a Liposome which acts as a helping hand to make your skin drink up all the skin building ingredients. In most skin care Liposome's are a chemical ingredient which are synthetic and too harsh for your skin, so Jurlique has developed a natural Liposome called BIOSOME5.

Other beautiful natural ingredients found in Nutri-Define:
Cochlearia Armorcia ( Horseradish) grown in the Adelaide Hills with powerful antioxidanct properties, Morus Bombycis Root Extract (Mulberry Root) to brighten skin tone, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Also grown in the Adelaide hills helps skin rejuvinate, Mentha Piperita Extract (Peppermint extract) to improve skin texture and Glycogen for skin firming benefits.

My personal experience when trialling the Nutri-Define range?
I started using the facial serum and daily moisturiser together about 3 weeks ago, my skin has been suffering from the winter blues, dry in patches and also lacking any kind of glow. After a few days I noticed that my skin was feeling plumper, and definitely more hydrated. The first place it was most obviously hydrated was my forehead which at the ripe age of 30 fine lines are appearing (yuck!). It is also where I can tell if my skin is dehydrated because makeup wont apply smoothly it has oily outbursts. The price point of the products is quite high and not in everybodys budgets but if you can afford to splurge on skin care then the Nutri-Define range is absolutely an amazing way to do so. I am going to be very sad when I come the end of these gorgeous little luxe pots of skin care gold.

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Ultraceuticals Ultra Red-Action Complex - My 90 day trial to reduce facial redness

Ultraceuticals Ultra Red-Action Complex $95.00 is available from leading skin clinics and David Jones Stores from September 2014 www.ultraceuticals.com

Facial redness is something that effects my skin, caused by sun damage over time the redness is blotchy areas over my forehead cheeks and chin - it is super annoying and I do feel self conscious without make up. Which is not how I want to feel about my skin, so I am trialling my first anti-redness product.

Ultraceuticals new Ultra-Red Action Complex was given to me to trial for 90 days coinciding with its launch in September. Why 90 days? Because if you don't notice a visible reduction in facial redness by the end of 90 days then they will give you your money back!  I started using the Ultra Red-Action Complex 4 days ago (7th August) and have set an alert in my calender 90 days from now (November 1st) I am going to post before and after makeup free photos to see if my facial redness has reduced.

The Complex is a serum and I have been applying it nightly over my entire face before applying my night oil and eye cream. It is a strong smelling gel which is very quickly absorbed by your skin which is great because I am all about getting that night time skin care routine done as fast as possible and catching up on much needed beauty sleep asap!

Above are my areas of concern with facial redness that I am hoping the Ultra Red-Action Complex can help reduce.

Do you have facial redness? Let me know in the comments, it is a very common problem especially living in Australia with harsh UVB/A rays.

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Beauté Gazette LOVES Jurlique Super Serums!

Firstly here is a little bit of Serum 101 for dummies:

What is a serum? Serums are a higher potency gel or liquid which contain strong active ingredients like peptides, antioxidants and vitamins than your regular moisturiser. They are designed to deposit these high potency ingredients on skin which penetrate deeper into the skins layers.

What is the difference between a Moisturiser and a Serum? A moisturiser in the most simple sense is a lubricator for the skin to prevent dryness, often times indigents are added to give more benefits to the skin like SPF and vitamins. Moisturiser sits on the surface of the skin and hydrates any dryness accruing on the top 3 layers of skin which are visible to the eye and touch. Serums don't give slip and moisture to the skin, they often are absorbed into this skin within seconds to penetrate into the deeper layers, so they do not give that nice slippery moisturised feel to the skin.

Jurlique serums are intensely gorgeous to use, I have been pure serum heaven trialling these products to review. Like I explained above the serums are absorbed into this skin within seconds and they are undetectable under moisturiser and makeup which makes them perfect for morning and nightly application. Jurlique's serums are free from artificial colours, fragrances, Parabens, PEGs, and sulphates. 

Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Firming and Tightening Serum $95.00

Part of Jurlique's newest 'Purely Age-Defying' line which is targeted at skin over the age of 25 which needs some help in retaining tightness and firming. The ingredients include a potent blend of botanicals including Oat Kernel extract, Beech Tree Bud extract and Tapioca starch. This is great anti-aging booster step to your skin care routine by adding this serum under your favourite moisturiser morning and night as an extra step to skin age gracefully.

Jurlique Rose Moisture Plus Daily Moisture Serum with Antioxidant Complex $70.00 

If you suffer from extremely dry skin then this is the serum for you, rich in Rose hip Fruit Oil which is lightweight rich in essential fatty acids. It also contains linoleic and linolenic acids which are known for their powers to restore skins hydration and balance any over oily or dry areas. My favourite ingredient is Evening Primrose Oil is rich in Omega 6 essential fatty acids and antioxidants to rebalance dryness. Green Tea Extract helps maintain a smooth, balanced and radiant skin complexion by protecting the skin from environmental damage. It also smells like a field full of delicate french roses, I applied this to my friend before her makeup on her wedding day, the smell was so calming and the ingredients helped neutralised her skin from the happy tears throughout the day.

Jurlique Herbal Recovery Advanced Eye Serum $58.00

If a potent antioxidant eye treatment serum is what you are in need of this will penetrate deeper then your average eye cream. Enriched with Jurlique's exclusive Naturevive PB18+ complex which is a blend of powerful antioxidants and fatty acids to help reduce the signs of fatigue, minimise the appearance of fine lines and dehydration. I like to apply this sparingly as it is a teeny weeny bottle, around the eye area at night under my nightly slathering of Argan oil before bed.

Please comment below on any burning questions about serums or skin questions, and I can try to answer them or google an answer which might help.

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Going to skin school for Dermalogica's new #facemapnation campaign.

Dermalogica #facemapnation

#Facemapnation is Dermalogica's new Australia wide campaign to educate the nation about our skin's health. Using a combination of ancient Chinese diagnosis and modern skin therapies, Dermalogica will map your face and analyse your skin under bright lights and a very scientific looking set of magnifying glasses to find out which area's are causing concern. After you skin has been assessed you will be taught how to use their products combined with a healthy lifestyle to boost your skins health. 

To learn more about the campaign Dermalogica sent me back to skin school, scrap what I thought I knew about my skin and start fresh. Skin school is a lot relaxing than normal school because you get to have facial, yep way better than a boring uni lecture! My skin lesson was with the super beautiful and knowledgeable Skye from Dermalogica, who was an amazing teacher answering all my big and little questions. All Dermalogica therapists have been trained to know about any skin woe you might have, you will definitely be in safe and knowledgeable hands at whichever spa or counter you visit to get face mapped. Here are a few of my favourite things I learnt during my time at skin school:

- Even though my skin is quite oily it is dehydrated, especially across my forehead which I need to keep hydrated at all times to prevent premature lines forming.

- Being shown how to use the products is so beneficial, far better than buying a product online and then just rubbing it in any which way.

-To make your gel cleanser work most effectively work add water to it so it becomes bubbly and this lifts any dirt or make up off your skin rather than working a straight gel into your skin which clogs pores.

-Include your ears and neck when you cleanse and moisturise! The poor ears and neck get left out of your skin care regime but they need some lovin' too.

-Facial massage will tighten your facial muscles and I would much prefer a massage to a face lift. -Using a combination of light and oxygen therapies on my skin brightened my complexion of any old blemish scaring and dark spots.

-Being taught how to use products is what you miss out on when buying products online, and I really have noticed a difference to my skin since I have implimented all of the tips I was given.

-Dermalogica facials are amazing! Totally worth the splurge, my skin was glowing for weeks after.

These are the products which Skye recommended for me to start incorporating into skin care routine and my skin has been loving them:

CLEANSING:

Special Cleansing Gel $49.95

This cleanser is life changing, for reals! Combining the Special Cleansing Gel with the new and improved the way I wash my face, I'm pretty much ruling at the cleansing game!

Multivitamin Thermafoliant $73.50

Wowzers! I would never have picked this product for my skin, but I absolutely love it. The physical  exfoliation of rubbing the beads on your face whilst the warming sensation of the chemical exfoliant gets rid of any dead skin. My skin feels polished smooth after using this product.

HYDRATING:

Skin Hydrating Masque $56.50

I have tried this masque and loved it in the past but had forgotten how amazing it was also I was only previously applying it once in a while or whilst on long haul flights. As advised by my amazing Dermalogica Therapist Skye, I have been applying it 2-3 times a week for 1hour at a time after cleansing it has zapped moisture into my skin.

Ultracalming Mist $48.50

I'm officially converted to hydrating facial mists after staring at Skye's beautifully hydrated glowing skin during my facial at Dermalogica, I asked her what was her favourite product was and she said it was the Ultracalming Mist which she sprays on her face throughout the day and after cleansing, then again post moisturising to lock in the moisture.

How do you get YOUR face mapped by Dermalogica?

Either book into your local Dermalogica Spa or Counter for a one on one consultation with an amazing therapist who will advise you on personalised treatments and products for your skins need. Speed Mapping is also available online HERE! by answering a few questions about your skin, your answers are analysed and products are recommended to treat all your skin concerns.

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Tried and Tested : Elemis Absolute Eye Serum and Skin Buff

Elemis Absolute Eye Serum AUD$82.00 and Elemis Skin Buff AUD$54.00 available from Elemis spas and salons nationally for more stockist info call 1300 820 430

There are skin care brands and then there ARE SKIN CARE BRANDS. I am only newly acquainted with Elemis the UK based luxury skin care brand which has been newly welcomed to our shores. It has been hyped girled by loads of UK youtubers and I have been curious to try it out for myself. So first up the Elemis Skin Buff, it is a very very finely granulated exfoliator, the grains feel very small but are ultra exfoliating. The creme surrounding the granules is rich a creamy which gives the grains a slip to them when you are massaging it into your face. After rinsing off the scrub your skin feels fresh but not striped of natural oils, I am obsessed with this exfoliating scrub and love it for any dry patches or just reviving tired skin.

Secondly I have been trying out the Elemis Absolute Eye Serum, under my eye cream at night and under my moisturiser during the day. Oh my goodness this is liquid gold on tired eyes! It tightens the eye area and makes you look and feel wide awake without gathering in any lines and making your concealer look too heavy under the eyes.

The price points of Elemis are on the high end, it is a luxury skin care brand and its not in everyone's budget but if you are in the market to treat yourself or a loved one then this Elemis is a heavenly brand to try.

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Quick Fix Facials are very affordable and also totally awesome!

Quick Fix Facials $8.95 each and are available through Woolworths Australia Wide for more info call 07 5564 6767

I love giving myself a facial at home, starting with an good double cleanse I then move on to my favourite step a face mask. If I have the time I will pop the face mask on and take a bath but I am usually buzzing about the house doing laundry, replying to emails or tidying up. Face masks are usually quite pricey with claims of transforming you in Jennifer Lawrence in just 30 minutes, packed with mind boggling ingredients that are usually from the dead sea or some sort of miracle mud. When really all you want is to improve the texture of your skin a little bit and add a little more moisture than usual.
Quick Fix Facials are AMAZING! My favourite is the Mega Moisture mask which works in just 10 minutes and when rinsed off with warm water and face fannel my skin feels plump and totally hydrated. The Mega Moisture Mask would be great to use once or twice a week if you work in an office with air conditioning that dries out your skin or after a flight to zap the moisture back into your face. The Anti-Blemish Mud Mask and Exfoliating Scrub Mask I prefer to use in the areas which need them rather than all over the face. The Anti-Blemish in my t-zone where I am most oily and the Exfoliating Scrub around my nose and chin where my blackheads are most noticeable.
The most exciting thing about the Quick Fix Facials line is the price they are only $8.95 and they really work, no huge price tag which for me created huge expectations. The packaging is slightly loud but it is definitely attention grabbing which is much needed when you are trying to find a product in the sea of white and pastel packaging on the shelves at Woolworths.

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Dermalogica's Skin Smoothing Cream Limited Edition Holiday Pack

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream Set $71.00 available from www.dermalogica.com.au and Dermalogica Counters.

Skin Smoothing Cream Set: Skin Smoothing Cream Moisturiser (full size), Pre Cleanse (sample) Special Cleansing Gel (Sample)

It's that time of the year when everything is slowing down and everyone is planning their summer getaways. Travelling with full sized skin care is crazy annoying, lugging around heavy bulky containers of half used moisturisers and cleansers which are take up valuable room in your suitcase which could be used for an extra pair of shoes! I usually take the opportunity to use up sample sized products which have been clogging up my draws all year being saved for a 'big trip'. But usually when I take samples away my skin freaks out and I have a massive break out due to using 5ml of different moisturisers each day.

This is why I have been loving Dermalogica's new limited edition holiday sets, which include one full size product and 2 generous trial sized samples. There are 3 sets to choose from which are all targeted to different skin types. Skin Smoothing Cream set for dry and dehydrated skin, Active Moist for over oily active skin and Super Rich Repair for age repair.

I have been trying out the Skin Smoothing Cream Set whilst on a quick 3 day trip this week, and it has been perfect to travel with. The Skin Smoothing Moisturiser is light and refreshing on my skin with lots of healing and soothing ingredients like aloe, grape seed extract and vitamins A,C and E. The sample sizes of the Pre Cleanse and Special Cleansing Gel are the perfect holiday cleansing routine which will remove even the most waterproof mascara.

If you are like me and are prone to over packing and lugging around unnecessary skin care then I highly recommend picking up one of the Dermalogica Holiday Sets, and considering a full size 100ml Skin Smoothing Moisturiser is $71.00 you are getting the trial size Pre Cleanse and Special Gel Cleanser for free! 

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Beauty Sleep! Lancome Renergie Nuit Multi-Lift Night Cream Review

Lancome Rénergie Nuit Multi-Lift $145.00 available from www.davidjones.com.au

Night creams are usually the wallet clincher in every woman's skin care routine, big price tags for very small pots of cream promising face lifts overnight. But are they really worth it? 

Usually a night cream will contain a more concentrated formula with higher amounts of the active ingredients which promote moisture and skin plumping, so they will generally hold a higher price tag because of the ingredients. Or just because they are like the prada of skin care.

Lancome's Rénergie Nuit Multi-Lift is the first luxury night cream I have ever used, usually one for some rose hip oil or a natural serum. When I think about Lancome night creams it conjures up very mumsy thoughts, and I have to admit the smell of this cream is a really full on powdery floral mum scent. 

So here is what Lancome promises Renergie Nuit Multi Lift will do to your skin and how I have found using it: 

- Unique firming and anti-wrinkle effect helps visibly smooth and plump skin

My wrinkles are still there, but my skin does feel plumper and more firm.

- Decreases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while improving skin’s firmness

Is it just me or is this the same as the first line but just worded slightly differently hmmmm, yes my skin is firmer.

- Overnight, surface cell renewal is accelerated so skin looks reenergised and well rested

It depends, if I apply this cream and then have had 8 hours of good sleep then I wake up and look freaking amazing, glowing. But if i apply the cream at 2am after working for 14 hours and have a shitty sleep and wake up at 10am I look terrible. So yes if you use this cream and sleep 8 hours and exercise and eat right you will have beautiful skin, but like women this is a rare occurrence for me.

- Over time, skin is visibly tighter, smoother and younger looking

SHUT UP LANCOME! AND THE REST OF THE SKIN CARE INDUSTRY THAT IS CLAIMING 'YOUNGER' SKIN! WE DO NOT WANT YOUNGER SKIN! 

I want to have the best possible skin that I can have as a 29 year old, I am happy having 29 year old skin on my face and I would look pretty stupid with 12 year old skin on my face. My skin does feel smoother though, it's actually very soft and feels hydrated without leaving a gross film on my face that goes all over my pillowcases.

Does it work? Yes, it does work. It hasn't removed my wrinkles but it hydrates my skin plumping it up and leaving it very soft. I hate the smell of it, its very old fashioned and highly fragranced and I would not recommend this to anyone with active breakouts on your face. But if you have a spare $145 to spend on a night cream and are into a little luxury skin care then I would totally recommnend Rénergie Nuit Multi-Lift.

                                   

                                       

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Beauté Gazette LOVES Kosmea Certified Organic Rose Hip Oil

Kosema Certified Organic Rose Hip Oil $24.95 available from www.kosmea.com.au

Ever since Miranda Kerr blurted out her love for Rose Hip Oil it seems as if everyone has gone gaga over it, with women applying it overnight expecting to wake up with that Victoria Secrets glow. But with all skin care it does take time for your skin to adjust to using it and to really see the benefits of using a product. 

Kosmea Certified Organic Rose Hip Oil is my absolute favourite, the story behind the brand and the quality of the product is why I would pick it over other brands on the market. The standard way to use Rose Hip Oil is to apply 2 - 3 drops at night as a treatment and 2 - 3 drops in the morning as a moisturiser BUT I have been using it in a few new ways:

- Mixing a few drops in with my foundation, it sheers out the coverage beautifully and makes the foundation glide onto the skin with fingers. Skip the highlighter babes, you will be naturally glowing.

- Adding a few drops to my body moisturiser to help any scars or abrasions heal.

- I am pretty much certain that Rose Hip Oil cleared up ingrown hairs on my bikini line.

- It is an amazing cuticle oil!

- Adding a few drops to a face mask, to boost hydration.

- To remove your eye makeup, especially liquid liners and waterproof mascaras. A few drops on your finger tips and gently massage your eyelids and makeup will lift away so easily.

I love a multi-purpose product and Rose Hip Oil it does everything and more! 

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Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion

Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion $12.99 available from www.priceline.com

This review could be done in one sentence : This moisturiser doesn't make your legs sticky and you can put on the tightest jeans known to man within seconds of applying! 

Ahhhhhhhhhhh it's a miracle! Some genius moisturising inventor over at the Aveeno factory has listened to my prayers and made the perfect moisturiser....It is so gentle and doesn't effect my psoriasis, the oatmeal calms any red patches I may have at the time, and it is fragrance free. I have been using the Daily Moisturising Lotion everyday for the past month on my entire body after getting out of the shower and I think I am only a quarter into the bottle because it spreads out so evenly when you you rub it in. 

If you have sensetive skin or you find body moisturisers too sticky the I highly reccomend trying the Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion and compared to alot of the 'derma' type moisturisers it is relatively inexpenssive. 

Yay for non sticky summer legs!

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GOT MILK? Milk's new skin care for her and an Interview with Lindy Klim

Milk for her products from left to right: Beauty Wipes $9.95, Body Oil $12.95, Ultra Light Moisturiser $19.95, Face Cleanser $16.95, Rejuvenating Masque $19.95 and Body Scrub $14.95 for more information visit www.milkandco.com.au

Got Milk? Milk is a natural line of skin care created by the stunning Lindy and Michael Klim who is most well known for his work in the pool. If you have been reading Beauté Gazette for a while you would know that I am huge fan of Milk's Dry Touch Sunscreen (read here!) which is a summer beach bag staple for me. Since Milk's launch it has expanded from just Men's skin care and sunscreen to natural products for babies and children and now Milk for Her! I was so excited to have the opportunity to interview Lindy about Milk, she was incredibly graceful and talked me through the new line:

Beauté Gazette: I first fell in love with Milk's Dry Touch Sun Screen, it has an incredibly different texture, smell and absorbency to traditional sunscreens, what was your original idea when creating it?

Lindy: It was a new formulation from the company that develops our products that they were working with and it had never been used before. They asked me to come in and see if I liked it. Myself having a darker complexion regular sunscreens always gave a white cast to my skin because of the zinc. So with the dry touch formulation I fell in love with it straight away, it sinks into the skin so quickly without any work and is hardly noticeable. And then we added the Tea Tree which is  fantastic ingredient for Summer to keep away bugs.'

BG: I love Milk's packaging, it's so refreshing to see a brand on the larger market scale which isn't gaudy and highly branded, something which will look great in bathrooms for men and women....

Lindy: That's something that when we were designing the men's range we wanted, the original design was shaped to look like a whiskey bottle. I like beautiful things and at the time of developing it I didn't see why men couldn't use products that looked good in the bathroom as well as work on their skin, we wanted to keep the products natural and the design simple. 

BG: The whole range of Milk for her products are made up of 95% naturally derived ingredients, how important is that for you?

Lindy: It's really important for me, there are so many chemicals out there in the world, if you are using a natural product its going be in no way harmful to your skin for the majority of people. For me its not about how many products you use because the market is saturated. Its about bringing it back to basics, I use the Milk for Her Face Cleanser and Ultra Light Moisturiser during the day and mostly at night I use rose hip oil.

BG: Were you a skin care and beauty junkie before you designed the range, because it would be and beauty junkies idea of heaven to design their own range.....

Lindy: Yes, I was a big beauty junkie.... I still am. I love Mecca and buy so many products which just sit in my cupboard because I just love looking at them. And my daughter loves it too, we play makeup together all the time. Over time trying so many products with different ingredients and with seeing not much of a result or change in my skin- there were no miracles happening. That's when I thought I am going to try this myself and bring it back to basics when creating the line. Working with chemists to design the line I realised what was going to work in the products and what wasn't. It was so important for me that the products were available for the everyday time poor woman who doesn't have time to shop for skin care in department stores. It is available for her to pick up at her local Woolworths or Terry White chemist when she is doing her weekly shop and the price needed to be accessible for her too, she didn't need to feel guilty she was spending too much money on her skin.

BG: Coming into Summer what are your beauty tips and must have items?

Lindy: I live in Bali full-time but am constantly travelling back to Melbourne for the business so transitioning between hot and cold climates is a nightmare for my skin and there has been a water change in Bali at the moment which my skin has hated. But I would say the best thing to do for your skin would be to stay hydrated all the time. Especially with summer coming up, using the Milk Body Scrub with the Coconut and Rose hip oils which will exfoliate and hydrate your skin at the same time and then topping up with the body oil out of the shower. The Ultra Light Moisturiser is an amazing for your face, it sinks right in and you can feel it hydrating right away.

With the very beautiful and tall Lindy Klim at the Milk for Her press showings.

p.s I would just like to Thank Lindy for taking the time out of your very busy schedule to do this interview, it was amazing to meet you!

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ALPHA H : Triple Action Cleanser with Thyme & Liquid Gold Smoothing and Protecting Mask with Lavender

Alpha H Liquid Gold Smoothing and Perfecting Mask $47.25 & Triple Action Cleanser $31.50

available from www.ry.com.au 

Alpha H is an Australian skin care brand which has had a lot of buzz around it from the UK Beauty Bloggers and YouTubers more so than local Australian bloggers. I was super excited to be offered to try out 2 of Alpha H's key products, to give an un-biased review - the more products I try the easier it is to develop an even playing field for new products to be tested. Here are my thoughts:

Alpha H Liquid Gold Smoothing and Perfecting Mask with Lavender $47.25:

The first time I apply this mask I was suffering from an eruption of active acne on my chin, the mask tingles on the rest of my face but burns on the acne which is red sore and weeping (gross, sorry). So I wash it off my chin and leave the mask on the rest of my face for about an hour, when rinsed off the mask my skin feels super soft, it is calm and has no signs of redness. I would not advise this mask for skin with active acne or breakouts it is far too harsh and will only inflame your skin, if you have spots and apply any products which burn or sting remove them immediately. 

After my breakout healed I started using the mask on my entire face twice a week for 3 weeks, and I noticed a significant difference in the texture of my skin. With fewer dry patches this is due to the mask containing 15% Glycolic Acid a chemical exfoliator. My skin has become used to the mask and if I skip it, I notice that dry patches start to form and it feels like I need to exfoliate. After I finish the Soothing and Perfecting Mask I am going to try the original Liquid Gold Mask to compare the two....So if you are skin care obsessed be sure to keep reading in the coming months.

Ingredients: Aqua, Glycolic Acid,Kaolin, Glycerine, Cocoglycerdides, Talc, Potassium Hydroxide, Glyceryl, Sterate/Peg-100 Sterate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Diazolidinyl Urea, Ceteth-20, Propylene Glycol, Lavendula Angustifolia Oil, Allantion, Xanthan Gum, Mel, Rose Flower Oil, Methylparaben, Proplyparaben, Linalool, D-Limonene

Alpha H Triple Action Cleanser $31.50:

This Cleanser really confused me the first couple of times I used it, it didn't remove my makeup at all and my face didn't feel clean after using it. So I did a bit of research on Beautypedia and found the best way to use this cleanser is by removing makeup first with an oil based makeup remover and then use the Triple Action Cleanser as a second cleanse. Really?!? Another step in my already way too long skin care routine at night....So I tried it and WOW! By removing my makeup with the oil cleanser it melts the makeup off instead of washing with a soapy cleanser rubbing it back into your pores, after you remove the makeup your skin feels oily and weird but once rinsing with warm water and double cleansing with the Triple Action Cleanser you skin feels soft, clean and still plump rather than the tight squeaky clean feel you get with soapy cleansers. After a week of this new cleansing routine my pores were smaller, my skin was producing less oil and I had barely had a single zit! 

Ingredients: aqua, PEG-7-glyceryl cocoate, aloe barbadensiss leaf, glycerin, polysorbate 20, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, cucumis savitus extract, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, potassium hydroxide, disodium EDTA, parfum.

Yesterday I took part in Go Naked Day which was in support of Look Good Feel Better a charity which helps raise the confidence and self-esteem of women affected by Cancer. Being bare faced without a scratch of makeup on, on the Internet is a very scary thing but I think my skin looks pretty good, a lot better than a month ago and I think its because of my new Alpha H steps in my skin care routine.

xxx Nella

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