Wednesday, 14 November 2012

Beauty Bubs: Billie Baby Products

Hi to all the mums out there,
I have two great products for your bubs that both of you will enjoy. Billie Baby offers some great products for babies that really benefit their skin.
The first product is the Billie Baby Moisturiser. The key ingredient in this product is the skin-loving Goat's Milk. I have talked about the benefits of this ingredient in a post which you can check out here! This moisturiser is specifically formulated for babies with sensitive skin. The packaging is really cute, bubbly and colourful, perfect to go in a nursery. The formula has no fragrance, no colour and contains organic ingredients. I think this is so good for babies. The moisturiser also has colloidal oatmeal and vitamin e which are both fantastic ingredients in moisturising and nourishing the skin. The consistency is really nice and lightweight. I love it! Also, the scent of the product isn't too bad and is actually nice. Billie Baby Moisturiser really nourished my skin and made it so soft and smooth. I really enjoyed it as my skin was greatly hydrated.
RRP $14.95
The next product is the Billie Baby Butt Cream. The key ingredient in the product is also Goat's Milk which I strongly enjoy. The packaging of this cream is again cute and unique and is packaged in a jar, which I like. This cream is ideal for providing soothing relief from nappy rash, heat rash or irritated skin. It really creates a soothing barrier on newborn skin. The butt cream contains all-natural ingredients, as well as no fragrance and no colour, which is really nice. I really like the consistency of the cream as it is thick yet lightweight. The scent is the same as the moisturiser and is quite nice. Billie Baby But Cream really moisturises the skin and makes the skin so smooth and soft. This is a great pair with the moisturiser.
RRP $14.95
These two products are really good for babies. I recommend to any mummies for their bubs! They also make perfect baby shower gifts. You can purchase these products from all good pharmacies, health & gift stores, Myer, David Jones and Babies R Us.

http://www.billiegoatsoap.com.au
Ashleigh

Tuesday, 13 November 2012

How to get glowing skin for Summer

Hi beauties,
Summer is around the corner and I think it is time to rejuvenate the skin and get glowing skin in time for Summer. Follow these few, easy steps for great skin!
1. Exfoliate your body
Grab a yummy scrub (like the one below) and scrub up! Exfoliating your skin will get rid of all unwanted, dead skin cells which results in soft and smooth skin!
Product to Try:
Spa Fresh Blends Coconut Dream Scrub

2. Moisturise your skin
Once your skin is smooth and soft, it is ideal to maintain it by rubbing a moisturiser into your skin. This will also keep your skin hydrated.
Product to Try:
Innoxa Restore Body Souffle
 
 
3. Fake tan your body
With tanning, I mean fake tanning. Sunbaking is a terrible no-no! Tanning your body will give you a nice bronze glow.
Product to Try:
 
Another product to try is the Dove Summer Glow. This is great as it combines step 2 and 3. The product is a moisturiser as well as a gradual tanner!

Ashleigh

Monday, 12 November 2012

Two hair products worth buying ft. ghd

Hi beauties,
So I know I am really fussy when picking products for my hair. You are probally too? Well, today I have two great products from ghd that you won't regret purchasing!
The first product is ghd Curl Hold Spray. If you want your curls, and even waves and flicks to stay put without looking like you've sprayed the whole can of hairspray on them, then this is the product for you. This hair care product is for all hair types and is for creating curls with your hair styler. It is a lightweight spray which helps your curls to be long lasting yet bouncy. The packaging is cohesive with the rest of the ghd Style range. It is asthetically pleasing, sleek and attractive. The touch of pink colour is really cute and makes it easier to set it aside from your other ghd products. Like the Heat Protect Spray, the dispenser is like a spray bottle. I found the product super easy to use and apply as you just spray it onto dry hair and work it in before curling with a heat styler. Again, the ghd hair product has a lovely fragrance which smells almost like perfume. I love it! Curl Hold Spray features the ghd Heat Protection System. This is a major benefit as it combines polymers to protect the hair from direct heat contact, conditioning agents to protect against rapid moisture loss and enzymes to protect your hair from UV induced free radicals. The product also contains corn starch. This ingredient provides protein and panthenol to provide protein. Panthenol is included in the formula to pan elastic to protect and provide an elastic-like hold to the hair. This spray really works to reduce frizz and static as well. I noticed this when using the product. I felt that my curls lasted for a long time but my hair wasn't firm or crisp.
RRP $22


The next product is the ghd Smooth & Finish Serum. I think the concept of this product is superb as it aims to give a defined, silky finish after styling, helps eliminate frizz and temporarily smoothes down split ends. If your having a bad hair day, this is definitely the product to try. The packaging is the similar to the product above but is smaller and has a touch of blue, which is unique. The product actually has a very functional pump dispenser and mechanism. The product has a fantastic gel-like consistency which is super easy to smooth out into the hair. The scent is so nice and fragrant. I love it! The serum is super lightweight and is suitable for all hair types. There is nothing worse than putting a heavy hair product on your hair that makes you feel like it is weighing your hair down. The formula contains a natural based polymer which helps protect, lubricate, build and restore the hair. I found that this product is quite easygoing, in terms of application. I felt a healthier change in my hair after using this product. It made my hair look natural but better! My hair was soft and velvety to touch and had more shine to it. My hair looked and feeled much healthier all round which I thoroughly enjoyed.
RRP $22



http://www.ghdhair.com/
Ashleigh

Sunday, 11 November 2012

Facial Masks Series: Part 1 (Montagne Jeunesse)

Hi everyone,
This is the start to a two-part series featuring some great facial masks. Montagne Jeunesse is a successful natural beauty brand presented in 85 different countries. All their masques contain the most delicious and natural ingredients.
The first mask of the Facial Masks Series is the Montagne Jeunesse Cucumber Anti-Stress Peel-Off Masque. The mask is designed for normal, oily and t-zone skin. The packaging is iconic with the colourful and quirky-shaped sachets with the image of a woman on the front. The scent is quite refreshing and smells like cucumber. I also think it smells like the after-sun aloe vera lotions. I really like the gel-like consistency and it is really refreshing and calming when you add a thin layer to your face. I really enjoy peeling it off and it makes this mask really unique! The product deep cleans pores and lifts away dead skin. My skin was left feeling soft, smooth and clean.
The last mask for Part 1 is the Montagne Jeunesse Passion Peel-Off Masque. This mask is really fruity and again has a great fragrance. The packaging is red with a woman featured which is iconic to this brand. This consistency of this facial mask was really enjoyable and I think the peel-off innovation is superb. The mask soothes, heals and repairs, calms your complexion and cleanses and purifies the skin. I felt like the mask did exactly that and this product left my skin feeling clean, healthy and soft. I think that this is a great skincare product like the mask above.
Both these masks are fantastic products and are great to use weekly. They both retail for $3.95 from Priceline, Target, Kmart, Big W, Coles, Woolworths and selected pharmacies.
Ashleigh

Thursday, 8 November 2012

I love Lush: Lush Sparkle Toothy Tabs

Hi beauties,
So I have another Lush review for you guys today and it is on the Lush Sparkle Toothy Tabs. This is a revolutionary product for your teeth. Toothpaste is the most used cosmetic product. We use everyday and we often don't even think about it. Instead, Lush has challenged the normal. Four percent of every toothpaste tube is wasted because we can't squeeze it out and thousands of aluminium tubes are thrown away which end up in landfill. Lush can prevent this with their new invention called the Toothy Tabs. They are solid tabs which get rid of the need for unwanted packaging and come in a handy box made of recyclable materials. Each pack contains 40 tabs. All you have to do is pop it in your mouth, crush it a bit and brush your teeth as normal.
It contains great ingredients which are all natural and vegan. These tabs have a mild base of sodium bicarbonate and cream of tartar. The sodium bicarbonate helps to thoroughly clean and whiten your teeth and the cream of tartar helps to make the solid form. There is also a gentle surfacant that creates the foaming effect. This helps dissolve the bacterial build up on your teeth, which you can get rid of completely by brushing. The formula includes dicalcium phosphate to help polish the teeth, glycerine which acts as a humectant and saccharin to sweeten.
The packaging is so cute. The tabs come in a convenient, little box which you slide open. It also has a fun, little quirk involved which made me smile so much.
Sparkle is a teeth whitening palate cleanser, designed to take away any flavours in your mouth and leave you with sweet, fresh breath and dazzling pearly, white teeth. The fragrance is a blend of lemon, grapefruit, black pepper and sea salt. I really liked this toothpaste as I noticed that my teeth were more white and my breath was fresh and zingy.
RRP $2.20

Ashleigh

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

ghd Heat Protect Spray

Hey all,
I have another great product from ghd to share with you beauties today! Heat protection for your hair is super important. Without it, your hair can become lifeless and unhealthy. ghd Heat Protect Spray will prevent this. This is a super lightweight spray and a nice fragrance. I think it smells so so so so lovely. The packaging is really practical. The lid doesn't fall off and is securely attached so you can throw it in a bag and know that it will be safe! The dispenser is like a spray bottle but it is really easy to spray. Also, it looks really sleek and appealing. This formula is suitable for all hair types and contains heat protection polymers. These provide protection from direct contact with heat styling products. It also has heat protection conditioning agents which protect against rapid moisture loss. ghd Heat Protect Spray contain heat protecting enzymes to provide protection from UV induced free radicals and conditioning agents to improve the hair' structure. I think that the ingredients used in this hair product are superb. This product really allows you to achieve maximum effects of heat styling without the compromise. It is so easy to apply and use. The product left my hair feeling really silky, soft and smooth. Also, I noticed my hair was glossy and had a nice shine. I felt that my hair was a lot more healthier and didn't undergo the negative side effects of using heat styling products. Overall, I love this product and think that it is a great product for your hair when heat styling.
RRP $24
 
 
Ashleigh

Thursday, 1 November 2012

Billie Goat Soap Review

Hi all,
Today I have another great product to show to you guys today. It is Billie Goat Soap in Plain. Goat's milk has be recognised and known for its skin loving properties. Fresh goat's milk is high in Vitamin A, B6 and B12 and also contains niacin and potassium. This milk is very high in the antioxidant selenium and contains lactic acid which helps to exfoliate, cleanse and soften the skin, living it glowing. What is also great about goat's milk is that it is soothing and gentle on even sensitive skin, making it suitable for dry or sensitive skin. This is fantastic as goat's milk is the key ingredient in this soap. Billie Goat Soap also contains saponified olive oil, saponified sweet almond oil, saponified palm oil and saponified grapeseed oil and does not contain colour or fragrance. This product has so many benefits to it.
The packaging of the soap is really cute. It comes packaged is a lovely box. The soap itself has a goat shape on top which is so appealing for kids and adults. The fragrance is plain and smells quite nice. When you feel the soap, it feels really moisturising. Billie Goat Soap feels really nice on the skin and nicely lathers. The product really nourishes your skin and afterwards my skin felt so smooth and soft. It is so good to cleanse the skin and give it moisture. Also my skin looked more glowing. This is a great soap to get your skin back into shape. I truly love it and am going to continue to use it as my everyday soap. Even for the most sensitive skin, this product works like magic!
This product retails for $8.95 from all good pharmacies, health & gift stores, Myer, David Jones and Babies R Us.

Ashleigh