Posts in Cosmeceuticals

Mesoestetic – Dermatological Sun Protection SPF50+ Review

01 Jul'14

I started playing with the Mesoestetic sunscreen just before my trip to Bali. The high rated protection against UVA and UVB is exactly what I look for during the sunshine of Spring/Summer but like all sunscreen, each one can look and feel very different. I believe finding the right sunscreen for you is as vital as breathing oxygen, so don’t give up wearing it if you haven’t found one you like the look or feel of.

Mesoestetic is a high-performing cosmeceutical brand. Their professional products are used in skin clinics all over the world but few people know about their home-use products. This sunscreen is from the Home Performance line and a great starting point to get introduced to the brand. Continue Reading

Travel Bag – Sunscreen I’m Taking On Holiday

14 Oct'13

Possibly the one thing that was easy for me to pack for my trip to Bali was sunscreen. I love sunscreen and I use it everyday but going for an island getaway where I know there will be activities such as swimming means I have to factor in more protection than required when I am sitting in my office each day. I took that as my license to bring multiples.

Here are the sunscreens accompanying me on my holiday. Surely half a dozen will cover it? Continue Reading

Priori – Advanced AHA Gentle Facial Cleanser Review

04 Jun'13

A gentle cleanser for everyday use is an essential for everyone. No matter what skin type you have, you should have one within easy reach that gently cleanses the skin, removes makeup, and is free of fragrance. Priori’s Advanced AHA Gentle Facial Cleanser works on that premise but boasts the power to do a whole lot more as well. Can a gentle everyday face wash improve your skin and help prevent aging? That is the claim and I put it to the test for this review. Continue Reading

O Cosmedics – Gentle Antioxidant Cleanser Review

21 Jul'12

O Cosmedics is a fairly new Australian skincare brand which officially launched August 2011. They are 100% Australian owned and made which is always something that makes me proud. The O Cosmedics skincare line is designed to be prescription only and it uses the purest medical grade ingredients combined with the most potent natural ingredients. It is a unique concept and even though the line isn’t massive (about 15 products) but the offering is concise for particular skin needs and concerns. I am reviewing the Gentle Antioxidant Cleanser because antioxidant’s are something we all need, no matter how good your skin is! Continue Reading

SPONSORED: Cellnique Launch New Website and Your Chance To Win a $100 Gift Voucher

26 Jun'12

You all know how much I love skincare, and none more so than paramedical grade products. One brand that recently came to my attention is Cellnique and for some of my lovely Asian-beauty brand obsessed readers you may very well be familiar with their products. They recently just launched their brand new website and together with Cellnique, we are going to celebrate with a competition. First up, I want to share my thoughts on the new website! Continue Reading

Beauty Tidbits

Drink at least 2 glasses of water before applying Hyaluronic Acid to increase its efficacy.

Moisturise your face and body immediately after showering for optimised absorption.

Sucking on a straw speeds up aging of your lips.

Store your gel and creme liners upside down to preserve moisture and prevent them from dying out.

Sleep with a silky pillowcase to prevent sleep lines and wrinkles.

Highlight the cupid's bow of your lips to make them appear plumper.

Spot clean your makeup brushes after each use and thoroughly shampoo weekly to avoid build-up.

Don't store your perfume in the bathroom. Steam from hot showers create a moist environment which alters the fragile notes.

Your skin is most thirsty after being in water. Dry your skin and apply a moisturiser immediately to avoid dehydration.

Never share eye products as they can spread germs from person-to-person.

Apply Witch Hazel to ingrown hairs to reduce redness and swelling.

Replace your mascara 6 months after first opening to avoid eye infections.

Only apply hair conditioner to mid-lengths and ends.

Olive oil is a cost-effective alternative to cuticle oil.

Never shave body hair on dry skin. Wet with water and use a cream or oil to avoid nicking your skin.

Apply lip liner after lipstick to create a definition.

Use a 'pat & press' motion when applying serums and lotions to your face.

Apply lip balm before you commence applying makeup. When you apply your lipstick at the end you'll have perfectly primed lips.

Don't line your lower lash line without lining your upper lash line.

Match the colour of your foundation to your chest, not to your neck or face.

Blogger Burnout – Part 3: My Future

10 May'17

This article is Part 1 of a three-part series about my personal experience with Blogger Burnout – My Demise + My Recovery + My Future

In Part 1 of my Blogger Burnout story I shared about how my 5+ year blogging career was blown apart. In Part 2, I shared with you the work I put in to learning some big lessons. Now, in Part 3, I’m going to share what happened as a result of my blogger burnout and absence, and what the future may hold for The Plastic Diaries. I have some important blogger burnout advice and let’s not forget, like all trilogies, the third instalment is the best, right? Continue Reading

Blogger Burnout – Part 2: My Recovery

10 May'17

This articles is Part 1 of a three part series about my personal experience with Blogger Burnout – My Demise + My Recovery + My Future

In Part 1 of my Blogger Burnout story I shared about how my 5+ year blogging career was run into the ground. In this post, Part 2, I’m going share with you what took place after burning out. I’ll share the journey of my blogger burnout recovery and how rebuilding a life meant destroying it a little more first. Continue Reading

Blogger Burnout – Part 1: My Demise

10 May'17

This article is Part 1 of a three-part series about my personal experience with Blogger Burnout – My Demise + My Recovery + My Future

I started The Plastic Diaries in 2008, became a full-time blogger in 2010 and vanished from the blogging universe in 2015. Where did I go? Why? What happened to me? These are questions that have been asked of me during my 18+ month disappearance. The short answer was blogger burnout – a rarely spoken of condition that is fast becoming a serious concern amongst the influencer industry. Have you ever followed a blogger and notice that one day they have just disappeared? Their blog stopped posting new content, their social media went untouched – it happens often. In my almost 9 years of blogging I have lost count of the bloggers that have come and gone, most of which I have no idea why or where they went.

Upon my return to blogging at the end of last year I’ve put off explaining what exactly occurred in my life. I confided in a few select friends and trusted individuals about my story but I’ve brushed over it with the wider community by saying the cause was “personal stuff”. I don’t believe bloggers owe anyone an explanation when they disappear but I know that when my favourites have gone AWOL I’ve missed them and been concerned for their wellbeing. I didn’t want to be another blogger who vanished without a trace and leave you wondering. I also believe Continue Reading

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