This super light facial gel soaks straight in to quench dehydration and top up your antioxidant levels. Formulated especially for those with problem skin, it vanishes into a completely matte finish, giving you the moisture you need without the shine you don’t. A summer skin saviour.
The product: Ilcsi Sour Cherry Gel Mask The price: $130 The tester: Samantha, 28. Read Samantha’s beauty bio The verdict… This face mask was amazing in every way. Visually, it is dark red with obvious bits of cherry through it and it almost feels like you’re putting jam on your … Read more
Enriched with lipids, proteins and glucose to restore what dehydrated locks have lost, this range of haircare essentials leaves things feeling super soft and silky. The range also comes in different formulas for hair that is slightly dry, dry or very dry, meaning you can tailor it to fit your … Read more
Garnier Pure Anti-Imperfection Peel Kit, $16.99Tester: Claire, beautyheaven co-ordinatorSkin type: blemish-proneKit contains: Skin wash and peel solution I have mild acne on my face, which a normal cleansing routine just doesn’t budge, so I was looking forward to trying this peel. When I started using it I had a number … Read more
Designed for everyday use, this polish contains micro-particles to scrub away dead skin cells and dull surface debris as well as a creamy base to comfort and moisturise the complexion. Perfume and colour-free, it also features an anti-irritant to minimise the risk of redness or a reaction in sensitive skin. … Read more
Olay Total Effects+ for Blemish Prone Skin, $29.95 Why hasn’t anyone thought of this before? This one cream claims to combat both spots and wrinkles, and it actually does. Containing Olay’s famous Total Effects formulation to fight the seven signs of ageing plus salicylic acid to keep pores clear, the … Read more
The product:Cellex-C Sea Silk Oil-Free Moisturizer The price: $99 The tester: Karlee, 21. Read Karlee’s beauty bioThe verdict… After seeing that the price of Cellex-C Sea Silk Oil-Free Moisturizer is $99, I was curious about whether it would be worth the price. The product claims to moisturise dehydrated oily skin … Read more
The product: Pier Auge Soin Hydration Fondamental The price: $155.30The tester: Chris, 34. The verdict… A hydrating moisturiser containing proteins that earned its pioneer a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2003 is definitely worth a try. This hydrating treatment contains Aquaporins, which are proteins that allow water to enter and … Read more
The product:Landoll Nashi #7 Botanica Mask The price: $23.50 The tester: Kez, 49. Read Kez’s beauty bioThe verdict… This mask is designed for dry or damaged hair. It claims to strengthen and improve the structure of the hair. Available only in salons, its packaged well in a recycled paper box. … Read more
It’s always fun to buy travel packs of anything. I just love the idea of bringing home less than I take – less packing equals less luggage to worry about, less arm strain and, most importantly, more room for essential shopping sprees. So the four little bottles in the Bloom … Read more
Eyesential ($108.99) forms a film over imperfections, hiding puffiness, dark circles and wrinkles (a bit like posh spackle, really) for brighter, firmer eyes. In an instant, it’s like all those late nights and birthdays never happened. The only catch is you need to blend it carefully around the edges and … Read more
I think of spots like distant relatives: I don’t see them very often but when one does show up, it’s usually at the worst possible time and I’ve no idea how long it’ll stick around. So when a blinder emerged at the tip of my nose the day before my … Read more