Look 6 years younger in 4 weeks

Look 6 years younger in 4 weeks........ now, that's worth a try!

Physicians Formula is one of those products that never ceases to amaze me with their new and upcoming products.  Physicians Formula is sold at Priceline Pharmacy which lends it to pricing that is always affordable.  However generally affordable doesn't include 'Proven results' or 'Active ingredients' or 'cosmeceuticals' or even claim results of looking 6 years younger in 4 weeks.  

I enjoy trying the products from Physicians Formula as they always deliver excellent results, comfort and a feeling of luxury with the texture and packaging without leaving a huge hole in my pocket.

Lets get started with three of my favourite products.......

Physicians Formula 

Deep Wrinkle Corrector Day & Night Cream 

Formula Rx121

This beautifully rich luscious cream containing all the goodies for a super anti-ageing hit for your skin and comes packaged in a cute, bright and modern jar.  The texture of the cream is quiet thick but absorbs into the skin at a fast rate leaving you feeling super hydrated.  It is gentle enough to use over the eye area and around the lips and feels great on the neck and dec too!

The ingredients are great - product contains: 

5% Laminaria Algae Complex which helps improve the skins ability to recover from environmental damage.
3% Barrier repair 400 which helps activate the skins natural repair systems that become less effective with age
3% Alpha hydroxy acid which increases cellular turnover for a resurfacing effect leaving your skin firmer and more youthful, plump and yummy.
2% Hydrolyzed Pea Peptide Blend which is a super blend of plant stem cells that create a nurturing environment for collagen which is the major plumping component in your skin.

Wait for it.........this range comes with clinically proven results..

100% felt their skin looked firmer, smoother and more radiant
89% saw less fine lines
96% felt their skin was more hydrated after 2 weeks of use
93% felt their skin appeared lifted after 4 weeks of use
82% saw a reduction in the appearance of wrinkle depth & length after 4 weeks of use
71% saw less deep wrinkles after 4 weeks of use.

RRP $29.99 from your local priceline pharmacy.

Physicians Formula 

Dark Spot Corrector & Skin Brightener 

Formula Rx123

This product comes in a super cute pump bottle and glides onto the skin just like butter.  A potent cosmeceutical blend of active ingredients that help not only with dark spots but it also brightens the skin and gradually fades pigmentation.  I just love the feel of this product and the smell is almost fruity...YUM!

Ingredients are:

4% Phytonutrient & Soy Isoflavone Complex which works to reduce the appearance of dark spots without affecting the surrounding skin and just focusing on the dark patches and spots.

2% Laminaria Algae Complex which improves the skins ability to recover from environmental damage.

2% Hydrolyzed Pea Peptide Blend which is a super blend of plant stem cells that create a nurturing environment for collagen which is the major plumping component in your skin.

2% Bellis Perennis Flower Extract which is a strong anti-oxidant that targets melanin that causes pigmentation.  This extract gives your skin a brighter and more even looking appearance. 


100% felt their skin looked firmer, smoother and more radiant
100% felt their skin looked brighter
89% saw less fine lines instantly
96% felt their skin appeared more moisturised after 4 weeks of use
96% felt dark spots were less visible after 4 weeks of use
93% felt skin appeared lifted after 4 weeks of use
71% saw less deep wrinkles after 4 weeks of use

RRP $29.99 from your local priceline pharmacy

Physicians Formula 

Firming & Lifting Booster 

Formula Rx124

This lightweight booster serum is packed full of great ingredients for that extra anti-ageing boost.  Combine this product with your moisturiser and you have a double whammy for success!  The bottle is a cute retro pump dropper style and is easy to use with no fuss.

The Ingredients are great:

5% Laminaria Algae Complex which helps improve the skins ability to recover from environmental damage.

4% PF VisiLift this super ingredient fights against sagging and the effects of gravity, giving improved appearance to facial contouring and lifting.

2.9% Alpha hydroxy acid which increases cellular turnover for a resurfacing effect leaving your skin firmer and more youthful, plump and yummy.

1% Lifting Fruit Acid Blend instantly reduces the appearance of wrinkles by re hydrating and firming skin.

100% felt their skin looked firmer, smoother and more radiant
89% saw less fine lines instantly
96% felt their skin appeared more moisturised after 4 weeks of use
93% felt skin appeared lifted after 4 weeks of use
71% saw less deep wrinkles after 4 weeks of use

RRP $29.99 from your local priceline pharmacy

www.physiciansformula.com

All products are guaranteed:

Dermatologist approved

100% Fragrance free

100% Paraben Free

Non-Comedogenic

Gluten Free (love love love)

I rate this product a 10/10 all round.

Abby xx

Get the total look with 'Total Intensity'

Prestige cosmetics has really hit the nail on the head with their new collection of eyeshadows called Total Intensity High Impact Eyeshadow.  This intensely bright collection are long-lasting, creamy, pigmented powders that use duo-chrome pigment, an advanced colour technology that creates a unique multi-dimensional look ranging from multi-colour to bold. It’s smudge- and crease-proof and can be used wet or dry to intensify colour. With eight (8) shades available, there's a colour for each outfit and every occasion. 

Great little easy to use cases, excellent pigment and lasting wear.  The colour selection is really different however all colours wear well together - obviously well thought of with colour selection for this range.

I rate this product for an all round mark of 

10/10

 For more info: www.prestigecosmetics.com.au

Have fun with this range, Abby xx

Physicians Formula.....the formula for you?

The makeup range by Physicians Formula is not only affordable but also a great little buy for pretty much all of your makeup needs.  Check the review below for a few of the products I have tried, tested and loved....

Cashmere Wear™ Ultra-Smoothing Bronzer

I love this bronzer, its subtle but still gives you that all over sun-kissed glow.  Great for both lighter and darker skins too which is a big plus!

Classic look packaging and the feel of cashmere leaves skin feeling smooth, soft and nourished.

Pearlescent bronze and gold are delicately woven together to deliver a rich, warm glow.

Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner, Universal Looks

Great pigments and a great little compact package to pop in your handbag.

Get the Smoky Look for ANY Eye Color!

Sultry and smoldering shades create gorgeous Smoky Eyes.

Wet & Dry application for two finishes: wet for dramatic, intense color with ultra long-lasting wear. Transforms shadow into a liner. Dry for a softer result.

Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner, Universal Looks

Get the Nude Look for ANY Eye Color!

Gorgeous packaging with black lace.

Really beautiful range of nudes and works well for a classy nude smokey eye too.

Wet & dry application for two finishes - wet for dramatic, intense colour with ultra long-lasting wear.

Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting Sun Stones

LOVE this product.  Very pearly finish and I've had so many compliments on this bronzer.

Luminous bronzing Sun Stones provide an instant and lasting tan-boost that blends and builds easily to your desired level of bronze.

Iridescent bronze and gold blend together for a gorgeous and glowing bronze effect.

Unique Sun Stones provide the soft, smooth look of a loose powder without the mess.

Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner Trio

This cute idea of trio colours comes in a few different packs.  I've got the one for brown eyes and the one for blue eyes - each are a trio of colours to suit your eye colour which is such a great idea and the colours really help highlight your eyes natural beauty.

The perfect set of three eyeliners to enhance your eye color and provide glamorous definition!

Long-wearing, water-resistant and smudge-resistant formula for 24-Hour wear.

       May 2012
       “2012’s Most Valuable Products”

Another great thing about this range is they are: Hypoallergenic. Fragrance free. Oil-free. Non-comedogenic. Dermatologist approved.

I personally love this range and the prices are so affordable.

I rate the above products for price/wear/cuteness 10/10

Love & beauty, Abby xxx

BIORE = MORE

BIORE = MORE....

New packaging, new super products - is there anything the creators of Biore haven't thought about?  The super products that have me absolutely wrapped are:

Steam activated cleanser (RRP 10.99)

Containing Steam Activ beads that are enriched with aloe vera and a cooling mint extract called menthol that burst open like tiny water balloons when massaged onto the skin.  This cleanser felt lovely on my skin, the menthol was super cooling and the smell was gorgeous - very fresh that lasted on the skin.  A great light cleanser for all skin types.

Blemish fighting ice cleanser (RRP $10.99)

A gorgeous gel cleanser packed full of all the goodies such as salicylic acid for exfoliation and blemish control, refreshing menthol to help cool down the red hot pimples and eucalyptus for cooling and antibacterial properties.  My skin felt great after using this cleanser.. It felt quiet tight and shiny, however once I applied the moisturiser my skin felt back to normal.  You will get a great cleanse with this product.

Warming anti blackhead cleanser (RRP $12.99)

This is by far my most fav product in the whole range I have listed in this blog.  This product warms up when massaged into the skin, it is actually quiet warm and you can feel your pores opening up and wedging the blackheads out.  My skin feels amazing after using this cleanser and the smell is yummo!  This product also contains great ingredients such as; mineral clay (Zeolite) & salicylic acid.  Fabulous!!

4 in 1 revitalising cleanser (RRP $12.99)

A deliciously fresh foaming cleanser that feels like butter on your skin.  This cleanser does 4 super things for your skin... cleanses, tones, stimulates and detoxifies all in one product.  Ingredients such as sugar beet for skin conditioning, green tea for detoxifying & eucalyptus extracts for cleaning away surface toxins and everyday dirt.  This is a great product and like the whole Biore range, they can all be used and kept in the shower for easy use.  Great for teenagers.

Daily detox scrub (RRP $10.99)

If you like a nice facial scrub then this product will become your next 'must have'.  Packed full of spherical exfoliating agents which deliver an action packed skin exfoliation leaving you as smooth as a babies bottom.  This scrub contains pomegranate, aloe and chamomile.

Ultra deep cleansing pore strips (RRP $6.99)

Wow, is the word I'm using for this product.  At first I wasn't quiet sure how it was going to work but once I removed the strip and it contained pretty much all of my black heads on my nose I was sold.  Very easy to use and almost a fun novelty that actually gives you benefits.  Fun!

Nourishing moisture lotion SPF 15+ (RRP $10.99)

A beautiful light weight moisturiser that makes your skin feel super smooth and protects you from UVA & UVB rays with its SPF15.

This moisturiser contains powerful anti-oxidants such as green tea, Vitamin A, C and E and extracts from the wild yellow poppy, rose hip, chamomile and aloe.    Great easy to use pump bottle too - love this product.

For the price, packaging and overall feel and results of this product.

I have to give Biore a 10/10 easily!

ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN OUR READERS COMPETITION

Enter our John Frieda Precision foam colour readers competition..

For decades, John Frieda® Hair Care has been the go-to resource for colour care, offering prescriptive formulas to illuminate and enrich every shade of blonde, brunette and red. 

Now the experts behind the ultimate in colour care & Critique my beauty would like to offer YOU the chance to be one of five lucky readers to win your choice of any two colours from the Precision Foam range to try in the comfort of your own home.

With so many colours to choose from and such an easy application - the John Frieda precision foam colour is the choice for home colour - definitely a cut above the rest!

it’s simple to use & easy to apply.  The non-aerosol foam formula spreads evenly through hair, covering every strand completely — even notoriously tricky areas like the back of the head, roots and hairline. Massage well for total coverage effortlessly. The proprietary foam colour technology promises unprecedented access to salon-quality precision, empowering every woman to be her own colourist at home.

COMPETITION DETAILS:

Five lucky readers will receive two colour choices of from the John Frieda Precision Foam Colour range - total prize value of $46.

All you have to do to enter this fantastic readers competition is write in 50 words or less why you want salon-quality colour without the salon and you could win.

Post your entries in the comment section of this blog.  The five winners will be chosen on the 30th of July 2012 and you will be notified through this blog so make sure you pop that date into your diaries.

Happy writing and goodluck!!

Abby xx

A body lotion good enough to eat!

I have blogged about Sukin before; and I return again today to tell you about their Hydrating body lotion.  

Before I get into the nitty gritty of the goodies and ingredients - let me explain what this body lotion smells like...  It's a strong mix of Vanilla bean ice-cream and butter menthol lollies and caramel.  MMMMMMMMMM so delicious and sweet!

This yummy body lotion is enriched with an infusion of aloe vera, nettle, horsetail and burdock combined with rosehip, avocado and jojoba oils to hydrate thirsty skin and improve elasticity.... no butter menthol lollies or vanilla bean ice-cream.... you have to trust me on that one for the scent.

The body lotion is suitable for all skin types especially dry and sensitive as the ingredients are 100% Vegan with none of the following nasty ingredients...

No Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS)

No Sodium laureth sulphate (SLES)

No synthetic fragrances

No animal derivatives

No harsh detergents

No propylene glycol

No artificial colours

No triethanolamine

No mineral oils

No EDTA

No Parabens

One of the other things that really stands out about this product as per all of there other products is that the product really does go straight into the skin when you apply it.  You know sometimes when you put a moisturiser on before bed and in the morning when you shower your skin feels all slippery - this is because the product is sitting on top of the skin and hasn't penetrated.  You wont get that with any of the Sukin products - they are made so well with such good ingredients that your skin eats it up as quickly as you can apply it.

The Sukin body lotion is suitable for all skin types especially dry and sensitive and is available in 250ml / 500ml bottle pump dispensers for easy use.

I love this product, the smell, bottle, label - pretty much everything!

I rate this product 

for hydration and all round yummy 10/10

Happy hydration!!    Abby xxxx

Organic mascara at it's best!!!

If you're anything like me - you would have at least 5 mascaras on the go at any one time in your makeup case..  One for day wear, one for night, one to make your eyes look ridiculously long and dark etc etc.  The truth is, do we really need all of these mascaras when one product should really do the trick.


Finally after much searching and trying and frustration I've found a mascara that not only does all that but it's also organic!!  


Meet JUMBO LASH MASCARA....

Organic wear^®
100% Natural Origin Makeup

100% of the Total Ingredients are from Natural Origin.

47% of the Total Ingredients are from Organic Farming.

100% Dramatic Volume & Glamour.

OrganiSoy® Moisturises and helps nourish lashes.

Eco-Olive(r) a natural antioxidant, shields lashes from harsh environmental aggressors.

I'm so impressed with this mascara I'm addicted!  It doesn't clump, goes on a breeze and is easy to remove and best of all you don't end up with that panda eye look at the end of the day from your lashes rubbing on your skin.


I took a few pics of before and after on my lashes - love the results!!! (Excuse the bloodshot eyes - that's what you get spending hours behind a computer blogging and trying products)


 (BEFORE & AFTER)

The only mildly negative thing I can say about this product is I find the tip too fat to get into my small inner lashes - I can get them but I have to literally head butt the mirror (this could be due to my age/eye sight ha ha).


Physicians formula has a large range of gorgeous products - I will be blogging about more in the next coming weeks so stay tuned.  You can buy Physician formula from selected pharmacies - I totally recommend you go and have a look at the range, it's huge and very professional too.




I rate this product 9/10 
http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-au/product-line/organic-wear.html


Peace and love, Abby x