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Autumn Skincare 101 – Masks

Autumn Skincare 101 – Masks

Give your skin a little TLC this autumn with a recovery mask that will polish, cleanse, hydrate or detox your skin. Here’s our top picks… Almay Polishing Mask helps to unclog your pores, vacuuming impurities to leave your skin feeling polished and oil free. Leave it on for 10 minutes and simply rinse with warm water. Almay Polishing Mask is 100% fragrance free, hyop-allergigenic and clinically, dermatologist and allergy tested. African Extracts Rooibos Deep Cleansing Facial Mask help to deep cleanse the skin, leaving it feeling nourished and looking fab with the posers of Rooibos extract that helps to draw impurities from the skin surface. Almay Hydrating Mask helps to add moisture back into the skin. The rich creamy formulation pumps the skin, helping to plum the skin and minimise the appearance of find lines that are associated with dry skin. A light film applied for 10-15 minutes is all it takes, and when you’re done, you simply remove with a damp cotton ball – no moisturizer necessary, although we always recommend a good dose of moisturizer. Yardley Oatmeal Detox Facial Mask deep cleanses and detoxifies the skin. It contains stimulating ginseng and soothing oat with a cleansing and protecting…

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March 15, 2011
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Autumn Skincare 101 – Toners

Autumn Skincare 101 – Toners

Toners are generally used after cleansing to help “seal” the pores and keep them from appearing enlarged. They also help to get rid of any dirt your cleanser may have missed. In Autumn, when your skin may be feeling a little extra dry and sensitive, it’s important to use a toner that is mild and does not irritate the skin. Payot Demaquiliant Express is one of my favourite “toners” as I personally prefer not to use toners on my skin (my cleanser does a good enough job :)). This one however, is a cleansing toner with 3-in-one benefits to cleanse skin, remove make and tone it all in one easy swipe. It removed makeup magnificently and leaves the skin feeling radiant and moisturized. I love using this one at night to take-the-day-away. Phytomer HydraContinue Comforting Toner helps give your skin a refreshing boost of moisture, which is especially great during the colder months. Olay Gentle Cleansers Refreshing Toner also from the Olay Gentle Cleansers range, is  ideal for mild, everyday cleansing. Calming extracts of cucumber and aloe also help to lift off any access dirt that your cleanser (or a heavy day of makeup) might have missed Nivea Visage Daily…

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March 14, 2011
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Autumn Skin 101 – Exfoliators & Scrubs

Autumn Skin 101 – Exfoliators & Scrubs

New Kids on the Block It’s amazing how far skincare has come in recent years. Remember those Golden Oldie exfoliators that had all sorts of scrubs, beads and granules  to help with the exfoliating process and to remove dead skin cells? Well there is a whole new breed of exfoliators out there. Some of the new types of exfoliators, or as I like to call them “New kids on the block” are so smooth you wouldn’t even consider them as exfoliators. But they do a great job at getting rid of dead skin cells.     Clarins Gentle Peeling Smooth Away Cream is a granule free exfoliator that works wonders to give your skin a fresh, smooth and “new skin” look. Apply a thin layer, leave on for one minute and remove it with light sweeping movements. I love how this product gives the feeling that you’re “pulling off” your old skin to reveal a fresh, new complexion. There is a technique to removing it, so don’t worry about damaging your skin. Nimue Exfoliating Enzyme. Every time I use Nimue, I can’t believe its a local product! It’s amazing (and looks super chic too). The Exfoliating Enzyme combines Papaya and…

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March 11, 2011
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Autumn Skin 101 – Cleansers

Autumn Skin 101 – Cleansers

It’s time to say goodbye to summer and hello to the cozy season of Autumn. Now is a good time to start getting you skin ready for the colder months ahead by giving it a fresh new look. Summer tends to leave your skin feeling a bit over worked and de-hydrated. In our Autumn Skin 101 series, we’ll give you all the products you need to get rid of your dull skin, revealing a fresh new you for Autumn. Gel Cleansers Gel cleansers are ideal if you suffer from an oily skin as they help to absorb the oils, letting you clean the skin. OptiPhi Facial Cleanser (4) is our number one pick! This soap free gentle cleanser cleans your face without disturbing your skins Barrier Integrity. It also contains a mild exfoliator, which means you don’t need to use any other form of cleansing systems with it. OptiPhi Facial Cleanser leaves the skin feeling fresh, rejuvenated and revitalised. TIP: This product works even better when used in conjunction with the OptiPhi Muslin Cloth and cold water.   Olay Gentle Cleansers Refreshing Face Wash (4) cares for you skin with extracts of Aloe and Cucumber. Its great for removing makeup…

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March 10, 2011
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