Posts in LUXE vs LESS

LUXE vs LESS – In-Shower Body Lotion

12 Nov'14

Using body lotion during Spring-Summer is a tricky time in my life. I don’t like the feeling of lotion on my body in warm weather, and I hate it in hot weather. The feeling of slime running from your skin as you sweat in a blistering, humid Australian summer is not a pleasant experience. My desire to avoid such situation means I will often go without moisturizing at all, even though I know my skin needs it. However, since I discovered in-shower body lotions I no longer have an excuse to avoid skin moisturizing. The only question is, do I need to spend a lot to get a good result?

Today I’m putting two of the biggest in-shower body lotions up against each other. I’m putting the luxe, best-selling Ro’s Argan Body Conditioner from Lush Cosmetics up against Nivea’s new Cocoa Indulging In-Shower Body Lotion. Which is worthy of your pennies? Read on to find out!

LUXE vs LESS – Bejewelled Tweezers Comparison Reviews

30 Oct'12

When it comes to bling, I can go a bit overboard. In my beauty obsessed world, the second best thing to pink packaging is something with crystals or jewels on it, especially beauty tools. So it is no surprise that blinged tweezers are something that get my heart racing. Today I am going to show you a LUXE and LESS version and share my review on both. 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.

Best New Beauty October 2017

18 Oct'17

You’d think October would be exclusively reserved for Halloween themed beauty but nope, Christmas is wiggling it’s way in. The best new beauty October products are mostly dominated with Holiday collections but I’ve tried sticking to just the solo new products that really thrilled me. I will be posting separate gift guides a little later on for all those cool Holiday collections.

For now, discover the best of the best with my Best New Beauty October round-up. Continue Reading

Mega Beauty Blog Hop Giveaway

17 Oct'17

Want to win the gorgeous new Tarte LIMITED EDITION Buried Treasure Eyeshadow Palette? Read on to enter and find out how you could win 35 other beauty prizes in this MEGA Beauty Blog Hop Giveaway! Continue Reading

Top Performing Skincare Brands

04 Oct'17

Everyone has their own opinion on what skincare should do and be, but for me it’s all about aiming for perfection. I don’t want skincare that does the bare minimum and let’s me age gracefully. I only want to use skincare that WORKS – constantly improving my skin and getting it to function at it’s very best. That’s why I’m sharing with you the best vegan skincare brands.

People often confuse my choice to be vegan as somehow meaning I don’t care about my aesthetics any more. They couldn’t be more wrong! My strict standards for top performing skincare isn’t lessened by my cruelty-free choices. If anything, it makes my standards even higher.

There’s a misconception that cruelty-free and vegan skincare is unable subpar; that they’re less effective than animal-based skincare formulations. While this may have been the case decades ago when vegan skincare exclusively meant “natural” products with little to no scientific basis, skincare development has come a long way since then. Don’t get me wrong, there are still hundreds of natural skincare brands out there that do exactly what I don’t want – they don’t improve your skin, they just make it feel and smell nice – and there is a market for those. Not everyone is deathly afraid of aging like me. However, if you strive for clear, healthy and progressively improving skin despite the years passing us by, than I have exactly what you need.

My list of top performing skincare brands will introduce you to the changemakers. The hard-working, highly efficient skincare that allows you to take charge of your own aging appearance. And it just so happens they’re also the best vegan skincare brands too! Continue Reading

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