Bedtime Beauty

Is there anything more pleasing than getting home, jumping in a hot bath and slipping on a face mask? I like to unwind the minute I step through my front door, bra off, comfy clothes on. I do paint a pretty picture, don't I?

Now, I'll be honest I sometimes simply cannot be bothered to carry out the whole evening skincare routine that I know I should but I've been trying my best to at least cleanse my skin properly before bed using the REN Clear Calm Clay Cleanser (review here) on days when I skin is a bit more troublesome, or either my trusty EH Cleansing balm or Balance Me Cleanse and Smooth face balm* to mix things up. For a more thorough cleanse I massage in Una Brennan Superfacialist Rose Hydrate Oil (review here) prior to cleansing to break up any makeup on my face. 

Next up, toning. I use two toners for two different reasons, which you can read about in more depth here. My favourite of the two being the Clarins Gentle Exfoliator, I apply this with a cotton pad and leave my skin to tingle for a few minutes before carrying on to serums.

I have a fair stash of serums that I chop and change from but the Estee Lauder ANR is a firm fixture in my skincare line up. A couple drops of this stuff, massaged in does the trick. I have dry skin so sometimes a bit more moisture is in need and for that I've been loving the Jurlique Moisturising Cream Mask* which you can use as a face mask when applied heavily (before your serum) which soaks up into your skin with excess being easily swiped away with a cotton pad OR after serum lightly to work it's magic overnight. I also recommend Origins Drink Up Intensive mask for after serums.

Any pesky spots are zapped with the Origins Super Spot Remover and Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip balm applied to soften my lips overnight. For nights I need extra help getting to sleep I dab the This Works Sleep balm on my pulse points and take a few sniffs. This stuff smells AH-mazing. Seriously, can't get enough.

Pampering done, I'm ready to catch some Zzzz's.

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Skincare Spotlight: Jurlique Rose Moisture Plus Range

Jurlique has rapidly wrangled it's way into the heart of my skincare routine, and with my skin in need of a bit of TLC due to its dehydrated state I thought I'd give some bit's from the Rose Moisture Plus range.  The range combines rose water and rose essential oils with an antioxidant complex to provide your skin with tip top hydration and protection from environmental factors, perfect for my skin troubles.

I do find the Moisture Replenishing Day Cream* a little heavy duty as it's quite rich which can be sometimes too much for my skin. I like to use this more so in the evening after a serum and let my skin soak it up whilst I type up a post or catch up on some Dexter viewing. This leaves my skin looking radiant and plump and rids any flakiness that was previously lurking. The Avocado oil helps to promote soft and supple skin and I'm sold on the scent alone.

The Skin Balancing Face Oil* has also crept its way into my evening line up. Now, one thing I have to say about this is that less really is more. When I read dispense 2-3 drops on to a cotton pad and saw very little product coming out I added two or three more dabs first time round. This was a mistake. Once applied to my face I could instantly feel that there was too much product and too oily, two drops really is enough. I press this against my skin than massage in with my finger tips, it's like giving my self a homemade facial. Rosehip oil leaves the skin firmer, fine lines reduces and generally I've noticed a much more even skintone and my skin feels healthier and less dull.

When I feel the need for some extra moisture and love for my skin I have been reaching for Jurlique Rosewater balancing mist*. Spritz twice and massage in and mark my words you'll feel refreshed and it smells divine. Packed with Marshmellow - of all things I know! - Glycerin and Aloe Vera my skin felt soothed and hydrated.

Lovely.


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Jurlique Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator

I know, I know, two skincare posts in a row, but I promise this one's a corker. I've tried a few products from the Jurlique range recently but their Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator* has to be the stand out product of the bunch.

Containing natural fruit enzymes and native Australian extracts such as Quandong, Nettle Lime, and Wattle Seed (did you say those in an Aussie accent too?) with extract of witch hazel. This concoction all adds up to a great little bottle of greatness. Aimed to produce cell renewal and give your skin a more even texture, the FEE truly revitalised my skin and gave me the midweek pick me up I so desperately needed. 

After cleansing I used around two pumps of this (you really don't need much) and massaged it on to my face and neck and immediately felt a slight tingling sensation. Normally warning bells start to arise as my skin is very sensitive but this didn't irritate me or cause me to turn beetroot red, win! However, as skincare is extremely relative perhaps request a sample if you are a bit cautious. I left it on for around five minutes, so if I'm using this in the tub I usually slather this on after conditioning my hair and then leave both to work their magic. 

Jurlique recommend you use their FEE 2-3 times a week but I'm switching this up with my REN F10 Smooth and Renew ( review here), so two nights a week my skin is treated to an acid peel and dead skin cells removed revealing a much more luminous appearance. My skin felt rejuvenated, visibly smoother and fresh without being the treatment being overly abrasive. I do recommend following up with a rich moisturiser if you skin can be quite dry like mine.

Have you tried anything from Jurlique?

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The New Additions: Clarins, Jurlique, and Bumble & Bumble

I always love having a nose at upcoming releases from beauty brands, and adding lot's of new items to my lust list on many occasions, and this inspired me to start up a regular feature 'The New Additions' so you guys can get a sneak peek of what's coming up next on LR.

I'm not going to go into too much detail as the jury is still out on all these products as they have only received made their way to LR HQ, but like a haul post you can get a first look of what I'm testing out now. Sort of like a haul in a way, which make up some of my favourite posts. I am just a cosmetic creeper at heart.

First up, I'm compiling a Summer Beauty Essentials edit and these bit's from Clarins are sure to wrangle their way into the final cut. I'm especially excited to test out their Beauty Flash Balm* as I have a thing for multi purpose products.

I've also gone a little Bumble & Bumble mad after hearing so many wonderful things about their Surf range I knew I had to try it out for myself. So far, so good. I'm particularly favouring the surf spray which just adds that little summin' summin', if you know what I mean. I'll probably split these into two separate reviews for the different ranges.

I was kind enough to be sent a Jurlique package filled with their latest Rose Moisture Plus range which I've heard nothing but good things about. I've been spritzing the Rosewater Balancing Mist on to my face and I think I may have a contender for my beloved Avene Eau Thermale (review here).

What have you been picking up lately? And, as always please let me know what reviews you'd like to see first and I'll try my best to get them up ASAP.

Do let me know what you think of this type of post and whether I should make them a more regular thing, say every other weekend or so.

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