How often do you change your pillowcase?

A few months ago, I noticed that I was breaking out with pimples particularly along my jawline. After reading up on it, I found a simple solution.

I change my pillowcase daily or every other day, and it has helped keep my breakouts under control.

Dirt easily gets into our pillowcase which makes bacteria and germs sit on our pillowcase.

By changing your pillowcase frequently it allows eliminating of  the shreds of hair, skin, and dead skin cells, that affect your skin and inturn cause breakouts.

Changing your pillow case daily or every other day can help keep your skin happier and cleaner!

Try it out and see if it works for you.

Do you change your pillowcase often?

Is it time to throw out your makeup?

All makeup products have a expiration. They can cause skin and eye irritations if you dont throw them out when they are expired.

A tip that I do: I write the date that I bought the product on the product with a black marker, so that I know how long I have had it for.

Most products have a symbol (like the one above) that looks like a container with a open lid and the number of months that the product is good to use.  I have used products for longer than recommended but its good to know what the expected life span is. Generally if the product has a unusual smell or doesn't look right then its better to throw it out.

Here is a guide for how long a product can be used for :

Foundation- Most foundations have the symbol telling you how long it is good to be used, usually its one year. Keep your foundation in a  dry cool place and closed tight. If its kept in light or direct sunlight, has a funny smell or the texture isn't right then its expired.
Lipsticks have a life span of one and half years if opened and up to two years if packed. Keeping them in the fridge, keeps them from melting. They should be kept in a dry cool place and always closed properly after the use. If your lipstick has a funny smell or is sweating, it can be expired.
Eye Shadows and Eyeliners - can last about 12-18mth. A lot of eyeshadows now have the symbol on them telling you how long they are good to use.
Make up brushes should be cleaned regularly.  If you see that they are out of shape then it may be time to buy new ones.
Nail Polish - usually about a year.  The bottle should be kept tightly so that air shouldn't enter inside.
Mascara has a very short life span. Usually only three months. I have used mine longer, but again if there is a funny smell or it doesn't look right, it should be thrown away.

Have you done a clean up of your makeup lately?

Nutri-Synergy Product Reviews

Nutri-Synergy are natural alternative to dry, sensitive and problem skin. The range provides effective treatment for dry, sensitive or problem skin using natural, active ingredients to formulate products that are naturally beneficial.

I was sent some wonderful products from Nutri-Synergy to review and they are really good!

The NS Sensitive Skin Cleanser (retails for $14.95 for 500ml)  is a non-foaming cleanser for sensitive, very dry or problem skin. This natural pH balanced soap-free wash cleanses the skin without stripping natural skin oils. It helps maintain skin’s optimum hydration, and is particularly suitable for eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. I love the way this feels on the skin, so refreshing and clean. My 7 year old son has sensitive skin and he really likes the way this feels on his skin too. He was so happy, he said his face felt "smooth and fresh".

The NS-7 Dry Skin moistuiser (retails for $12.95 250ml) is hydrating and nourishing moisturiser which can be used on the face and body. It contains key ingredients like almond oil, soy protein, allantoin, shea butter, aloe vera, calendula and vitamins B5, C and E. I use this as soon as a get out of the shower to moisturise my legs and arms and its great, it absorbs quickly and leaves my skin feeling hydrated and healthy. My husband uses this too and really likes it. I use this on both my kids (seven and one year old) when they have dry skin and it works really well, getting rid of the dryness quickly.

The NS-5 Protective Hand Cream (retails for $7.95 60g)  protects and nourishes the skin, giving relief to dry, chapped hands. It is light, non-greasy and provides protection for skin and locks in natural moisturisers. I love this hand cream, I have tried many hand creams and I must say this may be the best one I have tried. It feels the hands feeling smooth and silky. My hands get dry, so I need something that will keep them moisturised and after using this hand cream, my hands feel great. This is a must have!

I definitely recommend these products for everyone in the family, men, women and children. They are a great natural way of looking after our skin. They can be purchased at Priceline, most chemists or pharmacies and online.

The Beauty Club -for all your beauty needs! - Have you joined yet?

I have recently discovered The Beauty Club  a fantastic online beauty store in Australia that offers a great selection of products from all the major brands. There is access to over 16,000 leading brand cosmetics, skincare and fragrances, all at heavily discounted prices.

 The Beauty Club has great luxurious skin care products, beautiful make up and excellent hair care.

 Membership to The Beauty Club is $55 per annum. There are so many benefits to this membership such as:

• Guaranteed 10-20% cheaper than leading online websites and 70% cheaper than retail stores.
• No questions asked if you have found it cheaper, the beauty club will beat the price.
• 2-3 free Beauty products per year
• Concierge service, looking for a gift idea or need beauty advice our concierge service will take care of it for you! Just submit your request.
• Free Subscription to regular beauty advice eMagazine
• Free Shipping worldwide
• Dedicated customer support, reply to your support question within 24-48 hours
• Free cosmetic, skincare and fragrance samples provided when available
• Fantastic monthly specials on fragrances, skincare and cosmetics
• Very Secure and safe shopping environment with express checkout
• Restricted membership numbers to ensure product availability
• Free Gift wrapping and Free gift cards
• Dramatically cheaper than all online stores and retail stores

I do most of my shopping online and The Beauty Club is definitely a fantastic online store. I am so excited it has such great brands like MAC, Lancome, Estee Lauder, Dermalogica, Chanel, Dior, Laura Mercier, Bobbi Brown and many more!

All your beauty needs will be satisfied with The Beauty Club and with worldwide shipping  - check it out NOW! www.thebeautyclub.com.au

Natio Ageless Daily Protection Moisturiser SPF 30+ Review

Natio believes in creating a quality beauty care system that everyone can afford, ensuring customers pay primarily for the product and not for expensive promotions and packaging.

Natio's 100 per cent pure essential oils and plant extracts cleanse gently, nourish deeply and protect against environmental skin stress. Made in Australia with pure plant extracts and essential oils and no animal testing.

I was sent the Natio Ageless Daily Protection Moisturiser SPF 30+ to trial. I am always on the lookout for a easy day moisturiser to use, so when I saw this I was very keen to try it out. The first thing I like about this moisturiser is that it is enriched with Organic Rosehip oil, Lavendar and Lemon to hydrate, soften and smooth the skin. This in turn helps to prevent fine line and pigmentation. I have been using this moisturiser everyday for a few weeks now and really like it. It applies smoothly onto the skin, absorbs quickly into the skin and as it has spf 30+ it helps to shield the skin from the sun.
The Natio Ageless Daily Protection Moisturiser SPF 30+  is $18.95 and available online at Natio, or at certain chemists.

Face of Australia Face Base Primer Review

I never use to use a face primer, didn't even know what it was. But after doing some research I found that a Face Primer helps to prepare your face for makeup and help it stay on longer.
So I bought the Face of Australia Face Base Primer and love it !

This Primer contains vitamin E to nourish and hydrate the skin, and the chamomile helps to smooth the complexion, leaving it feeling fresher and brighter. You only need a tiny bit of this and it goes a long way. It gets absorbed into the skin really quickly, which is great.

Once you've applied it, you apply your foundation as per usual. It really does help keep the foundation on longer and smoother. I have also done a You Tube Video review on this product here.

If your also looking for a eyeshadow primer check my review here.

Its available at Priceline or some department stores for $10.95. I definitely recommend this!

Revlon Photoready Foundation review

I love foundation so I just had to try the Revlon Photoready Foundation as soon as I saw it.

The Revlon PhotoReady foundation comes in a pump bottle which is very easy to use. I apply my foundation with a foundation brush but you can just use your fingers.

The coverage can be built up to achieve a beautiful full coverage and didn't leave my skin looking cakey. It really does leave the skin looking flawless. It feels light on the skin and makes my skin look glowy.

It does have some shimmer to it, so if you dont like shimmer you might not want to use this, but I found that once I set the foundation with a powder it isn't shimmery at all but rather just glowy, so I like that.

This foundation lasts all day at least 10 hours, which is great. I really like this foundation as it does everything I want it to, great coverage, flawless look, glowy finish and long wearing.

I set it with the Photoready powder which works well with this foundation and you dont need much of it. I dont like the brush that comes with the Photoready powder so I just use a big round brush.

Overall I recommend the Revlon Photoready Foundation, if your after a glowy, flawless finish.


Do you have a foundation that you like?

How to apply Bronzer for a natural glow

I love using Bronzer it gives the skin a natural glow.  Bronzer provides a smooth and even application on all skin tones.  When choosing a shade, always go for one or two shades darker than your skin tone.

For perfect application a big and wide brush is needed. ( I use manicare brushes as shown in the picutre)

Dab the brush into the color,  tap it on the back of your hand to remove any access. Apply the bronzer starting at your cheekbones ( make a fish face to see your cheekbones), sweep up the hairline and up to your forehead. ( You can do this the opposite way too if you prefer, starting from the forehead, down the hairline and onto your cheeks) Brush down lightly applying bronzer to each side of the nose and under the lower lip.

St Ives Fresh Skin Invigorating Apricot Scrub Review

Exfoliating is a must for the skin. It removes dead skin cells that accumulate on the skin.
Once the dead cells are scrubbed off the surface of the skin and washed away the skin is left with a lovely smooth glow.

I have been using the St Ives Fresh skin Invigorating Apricot Scrub and really like it. It gently exfoliates and helps make the skin smooth and radiant.My skin feels really clean after using this. It is not harsh at all, and smells fantastic.
The formula contains 100 per cent natural exfoliants and 100 per cent natural apricot extracts, which containing powerful antioxidants helps to nourish the skin really well.

I have combination skin and usually use this scrub every second or third day. I highly recommend using a scrub especially in winter when the skin is prone to dry more easily.

The St Ives Fresh Skin Invigorating Apricot Scrub retails for $9.99 and you can buy it anywhere.

Do you use a facial scrub? leave a comment