Priceline Mini Haul

I thought that because it was such a nice day that it would be a good idea to put Evie in the pram and go for a walk. So I walked, and we ended up at the local shops. I keep meaning to get some hand sanitizer for my nappy bag and some child Nurofen, so we popped into the Priceline Pharmacy.

We walked out with a few other things too, that I needed, of course!

• Maybelline Baby Lips Pink Glow. I don’t really need any more lip products but when I saw this I was suckered in and had to have it.
• Cutex Crystal Glass Nail File. I have been wanting one for ages and my 2 year old may let me do her nails with this. Fingers crossed.
• Rexona Women Naturals. The days are getting hotter and while I am breastfeeding I don’t like to use sprays.
• Dettol Healthy Touch Hand Sanitizer. (what we went in for) To put in the nappy bag for times when there are no taps to wash hands after changes.
• I did also get the Nurofen for kids too

Cant wait to try the Baby Lips, its supposed to give me my perfect pink glow based on my lip chemistry.

Bad Easter Skin, Be Gone!

Since Easter my skin has been going insane! I have come to the conclusion that it must be all the Easter eggs and hot cross buns that I have consumed over the last month. My poor body is crying out for a little TLC and the last few days that is exactly what it has got.

Along with my usual Clinique cleanser, every couple of days I have been mixing it up and using Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub (I am such a rebel I know). The scrub contains Salicylic Acid, an essential ingredient to get rid of all that disgusting dirt, black heads and oil from your skin. I noticed a difference in my skin after the first time I used the scrub, my skin felt more radiant and healthy so much so that even boyfriend commented (that doesn’t happen everyday). And as an added bonus, Unclogging Scrub is oil free.

I like to use the scrub on dry skin, I find that by doing this the cleanser does not drip off my face with the water. I apply the size of a 20c coin and let it soak in for about a minute then rinse off in warm water. I then apply my usual toner and moisturizer, and walla, nice fresh skin.

We have loved Biore products for ages, you may remember our love for their Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, Check out all their other amazing products on their website.

RRP: $10.99 available from Priceline and chemists.

* This product was sent to The Makeup Case for editorial consideration – please see our Disclosure Policy.

Clean Detox with Garnier

I always thought that to have good skin you had to buy expensive skin care products. Just like champagne, expensive is always best. Right? Wrong.

For years I used all Clinique products and my skin always looked and felt good (well I thought so anyway) It wasn’t until I had my first baby and wasn’t working full time that I decided that I had to try something else. So each tme one of my Clinique products ran out I went and bought something a little less expensive.

I stumbled upon Garnier, one shopping day, on sale at Priceline, so I thought I would give it a go. I went for the Clean Detox Gentle Exfoliating Scrub and the Refreshing Cleansing Gel.

The Cleansing Gel removes all your makeup and impurities so is perfect to use at the end of the day. I usually use it in the shower before bed so my skin is clean and refreshed .

I love a good exfoliator and this one stacks up. I use it every morning and it keeps my skin smooth and blemish free and removes all those dead skin cells that make your skin look dull. It has tiny exfoliating beads that are gentle on your skin so you can use it every day. Both have extracts of green mint and grape anti-oxidants so they smell good too.

I always follow with a toner and moisturiser. At the moment I am using Simple Soothing Facial Toner, on a cotton pad smoothed all over my face and neck, and follow with the very last of my Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion. As you can see they are both nearly empty so I will be able to try something new very soon.

I love  how my skin feels using these products and just proves that you don’t have to spend a lot of money. So why not give them a go? They are around $10 each, bargain.

What skin care do you use for your face?

Check out everything Garnier

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A Bella Of A Box

Did you see our sneak peek the other day? If you did then you must know that The Makeup Case were lucky enough to trial the new March Bare Faced Beauty goodies from Bellabox.

In case you don’t know what the amazing Bellabox is all about we will give you a quick run down. If you love trying out new products (you know how much we love to do that) then Bellabox is the perfect thing for you. The lovely ladies at Bellabox will put together a beautiful curated box full of 5 new luxury products each month for you to try. It is such  a great idea for anyone who easily gets bored with the usual day-to-day skin and makeup routine, the best part..it all arrives at your front door step once a month. No hassell of being bombarded by pesty shop assistants…plus ++!

This is what we were lucky enough to try out.

U Little Beauty, natural repair hair masque – A beautiful hair repair treatment that smells divine! If your hair is suffering from that dryness that comes hand in hand with the changing weather then this is the perfect product for you, U Little Beauty will nourish your hair and make it feel brand new! Ah-mazing! It is also so easy to use, clean your hair, apply the serum and let it penetrate the hair for about 15 min, then rinse off. Walla. Easy. RRP: $19.95 for 100mls, available from David Jones, Priceline and Terry White Chemists.

Yes To Carrots, C me blush lip tint – I have loved this brand for a long time and I was so excited to see that this month Bellabox included the famous Yes To Carrots Lip Tint, and in my fave colour – C Me Blush. What is so awesome about all of this brands products and especially the lip tints is that they are all 95% organic, containing a blend of fruits and veggies. Hey, why should your insides get all that good stuff? Now your lips and face can join in on the fun. RRP: $9.95 for 2.6 gms, available from David Jones and Priceline.

Pure Fiji Coconut Hydrating Body Lotion – The first thing I noticed about this product was the amazing smell, it takes you back to lying on a tropical beach somewhere soaking up the hot sun. No wonder this lotion smells so delicious. Pure Fiji Coconut Hydrating Lotion contains a blend of coconut milk and exotic nuts, each working together to hydrate the skin making it feel soft and fresh. I love applying the lotion after you get out of a hot shower, the smell really feels up the whole bathroom and makes your worries drift away and think of holidays. RRP: $29.95 for 100mls.

Bellamer Eye Balm – Oh Bellamer Botanical Skin Care, these guys are so amazing! All their products are natural and 100% plant derived, combined they promote the skins own ability to heal and make it smooth and fresh. Now that’s what we like to hear, all natural products that wont harm our skin and make us look great! I have only used this eye balm a couple of times so far and it seems to be working. The thing about this product is that it does leave a slight amount of excess, that is easily fix though with a quick wipe.  I recommend using the eye cream twice a day to get maximum benefits and fight away those wrinkles. RRP: $40 for 15gms.

Check out the amazing plans available from Bellabox here.

* These products were sent to The Makeup Case for editorial consideration – please view our disclosure policy.

New Palmers – Sneak Peek

We have been big fans of Palmers Cocoa Butter since….I can’t remember, but a long time now. We use it mostly because of the delicious smell but also because it really works. It softens, smooths and relieves dry skin and best of all it helps prevent and reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Oh and it is super affordable.

We were recently treated to a sneak peek of a few new products by Palmers, that will be available in March/April. So put it in your diary because you will definitely want to snap these babies up asap!

Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Calming Lotion – I did mention this one in a previous post so now I will let you know a bit more.  I am using this instead of the Palmers Stretchmark Lotion, that I used religiously for my first pregnancy. I have found that the Calming Lotion is just as good, because 6 months in and still no marks of any kind on my belly and my skin is so soft and smooth, bonus!

It contains cocoa butter, soy and oats as well as soothing lavender and chamomile. It absorbs really quickly and provides relief for irritated skin conditions and creates a protective barrier to retain moisture. For this reason I also use it on my feet before bed to keep them soft and summer shoe ready. Perfect for everyone it is hypoallergenic, paraben free and fragrance free.

Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Hydration Gel Lotion – Got sunburn? or is your skin just a bit dry from the summer heat (probably not if you live in Sydney) Well you need this! It is infused with aloe and cucumber for super-fast absorption and an extra hydration boost, perfect! It also has all the good stuff from cocoa butter but is a really light weight gel formula.

Palmers Ccoa Butter SPF 15 – By now you would all know how obsessed we are with sun protection here at The Makeup Case, so you could imagine our delight when we were able to try Palmers new SPF 15. In keeping with all Palmers products, SPF 15 has that signiture Palmers smell that is just delicious. The great thing about this product is that you are mosturizing and protecting your skin at the same time with just one product, so handy! I love to apply the lotion every morning before leaving the house to protect me from the summer sun. Every time I apply the lotion I get a great feeling that I am doing something good for my skin, thats what you want from a product right?

All of these babies will be available March/April 2012 from Priceline, Target, Kmart, Big W, Price Attack, Hairhouse Warehouse, pharmacies and supermarkets. In the mean time you can check out everything else Palmers on their website.

RRP $7.40 for 250ml.

*These products were sent to The Makeup Case for our consideration, please see our Disclosure Policy

*image courtesy of Beauty Directory

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Every Good Swivel Deserves Another..

Cracked, dry lips, is there really anything worse? At this point in time I have to scream with a big fat NO! This weather is literally driving my lips crazy! Sweltering hot, cold, raining, humid, every day seems like a different season and my lips are feeling the confusion. One minute they are all nice and mosturized, with no signs of dryness and the next they are the complete opposite. I needed a good remedy and pronto, enter Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick. My saviour, my night and shining armour if you will.

Palmers Swivel stick is the ultimate double whammy product, a  great lip balm for your dry lips (holla) and also a fantastic moisturizer for other dry areas like your face and arms. It is great for an on-the-spot moisterizer for dry skin and is so compact you can fit it into the most tinniest of handbags. It is so jam packed with Vitamin E that you can notice an istant difference in your lips, they suddenly feel all hydrated and smooth.

I have had my beautiful Swivel Stick for about a year now and I still have so much left, I hope it never runs out! I love to apply the lip balm after I exfoliate my lips with Lush Lip Scrub.

RRP: Around the $4.00 mark for 14g. Available from Priceline and all good pharmacies nationwide.