Favourite new discovery.. Avado Gel Exfoliant

I have the luxury of trying so many fantastic products through the sample boxes I receive, and also through my job! While this is great, I tend to constantly change products in hope of finding something really great.

Unfortunately, some of these exceptional products are also quite pricey to the point that I can’t really justify the purchase so when a product comes around that seems to beat out expensive alternatives with better results – it’s pretty exciting!

I really truly love this product, I have previously used Pelactiv exfoliants which are very grainy and not suited for everyday use and also Clean n Clear blackhead exfoliator which is a daily product like Avado.

I’ve read a few mixed reviews of this product, I suppose it is mostly attributed to its scent – when I first used it the scent reminded me of that orange preventative lice shampoo that I remember quite vividly from my childhood. But scent aside there is nothing else you can fault about this product.

The RRP is just $12.99 for 100ml, the Pelactiv one I used to use – which a lot of people that don’t suffer much with skin dryness rave about was $47 for 150ml.

If you have dry skin, I really do encourage you to try this, it contains essential oils including aloe vera, neroli and lemon. It is non abraisive with it’s gel texture but still does enough to give the skin that squeaky clean feeling after exfoliation.

Have you found your perfect exfoliant? Or tried the Avado one? Let me know in the comments!

Avado products can be bought from Priceline Pharmacies, as well as healthfood stores and selected supermarkets.

 

Tags: Avado, Exfoliant, Organic

ASOS Love

ASOS makes online shopping a little bit too easy sometimes. With it’s fantastic pieces and reasonable prices all my purchases seem to be made very late at night.. I think i feel less guilt for buying new clothes when I’m half asleep.

But if you thought ASOS couldn’t get any better.. they just launched a new line – ASOS Salon which is a vintage inspired collection with higher quality and a higher pricepoint than the main ASOS lines, but is SO cute.

    

 

 

So which one should I buy first..?

But seeing as it’s getting cold my latest ASOS purchases haven’t been quite so cute and more focussed on keeping warm! The last few things I’ve bought..

This coat is one of the warmest i’ve ever owned, and it isn’t even particularly heavy.Only $82

This jacket is a bit more shimmery in real life but also quite nice – It was $47

This is probably my most worn and loved recent ASOS buy. Not warm but a good throw over coat that surprisingly goes with quite a lot. The pastel colour is really pretty and only $90

What have you bought from ASOS lately?

 

Tags: asos, fashion, liquorish

A belated hello!

My poor little neglected blog!!
I have had a few pretty horrible things happen recently which combined with a ridiculous amount of assesments due at uni have not been fun.
Don’t mean to brag but if you think your assignment schedule is bad my May due dates are : 10th, 14th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 23rd which is why this is relevant…

Source: designismine.blogspot.com.au via Lisa on Pinterest

 

On another much more somber note a schoolfriend of mine, Luke, was killed in Brookvale while waiting for a bus by a man who was possible schizophrenic, but has sine been found and charged with murder.
It’s amazing to see friends bond together over such a horrible loss, but truly it can’t be said enough that he was the last person you would expect it to happen to, and could not of deserved it any less.
He had unfortunately lost his Mum just over a year ago, leaving his brother and Dad to pick up the pieces. They have been incredible during this time and stronger than I could imagine. Instead of flowers they asked people to donate to either the Homicide Victims Support Group, or a group to help those with Schizophrenia.

They also need our support however at this time, and a great guy Matthew has decided to raise money through his 100km walk through the blue mountains to support his family.
If you would be so inclined you can donate here and show your support for them during this difficult time.

They truly appreciate anything that anybody is willing to give.

Thanks for reading, and sorry to bring down the mood! Some more cheerful posts will be coming your way soon.. once these silly assignments are over.

Lisa x

I Love This Box… April

I hope you’re not sick of these posts yet because here is another box!!

I received the April I love this box thismorning, which was earlier than expected because I was only told it was dispatched yesterday!!

It had an easter theme and little eggs inside too, which is funny because Easter seems like forever ago already!!
Just to let you know however i did miss out on one product – so you aren’t seeing the full box here. There was a Lipstick that wasn’t included, but I am assured they will be sending it out to me soon!

Just D’Lish Natural Soy Wax Candle

This candle has a lovely vanilla scent, and has a 15 hour burn time. Subscribers either got this candle, or a gift wrap soap.

RRP $15

Chikii Natural Mineral Blush..?

I think that is what it is.. however it is a really tiny size and super super glittery so maybe it is an eyeshadow? I don’t think you can see just how glittery it is from the photo. I’d love it if someone could let me know what I should do with it..! I would say the amount in this is only 1-2 gms max I’ve seen a couple of other pictures where the sachets look fuller so who knows!
RRP – It’s a mystery…

Haf Mineral Makeup Eyeshadow

This is a pure mineral eyeshadow.. in Sunrise. I LOVE getting make up samples but this is a colour I would never ever wear i would describe it as a glittery sunflower colour. SO yellow!

RRP $16.99

Avado Organic Gel Exfoliant

I’m yet to try this but it was a saving grace of this box for me, I need a new exfoliant so it saves me having to purchase one and I will most certainly make use of it! Lets hope it’s good!

RRP $14.99

I am a little disappointed with this box, I don’t hate it but I don’t love it.. The two glittery makeup products i’m quite unlikely to use and it was missing the lipstick! I did love lasts months though and it is good to have a focus a bit more on makeup products in these sample boxes.
What did you think of this months I love this box? They are also the first sample box to increase their price from the standard 14.95 to 19.95 as of next month for new subscribers.

April Lust Have It

What a fun week of mail so far! Today I got my lust have it box as I was heading out to my first exam which was great timing as I had something to look forward to when I got home!

The first thing I noticed was the box was almost double the size the previous one.. And inside all the contents were in a make up case!

It’s a nice, decent sized case with a zip! And the contents didn’t disappoint!

First up- De Lorenzo Elements Sea Salt Styling Spray
I think it’s a little embarrassing to admit I’ve never owned sea salt spray before but I’ve always seen how great it can make hair look! Certainly look forward to trying to get some nice beach hair!

Full size RRP $ 23.95

EmerginC Phytocell Detox Mask, Kombucha Cleanser and Phytocell Cream

These three 3ml sachets are a good sample size, and I am a huge fan of a good face mask so I look forward to trying this one out. It says it is a “French green clay mask” so sounds good!
The Phytocell Cream says it is a grape stem-cell based moisturizer (fancy) and I have no idea what Kombucha is!

RRP cleanser $44 120ml mask $65 50ml and moisturizer $105 50ml

True Solutions All Day Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 30

I have heard a lot about true solutions but never tried it, so look forward to giving this a go. It’s a great sample size too the only thing is its one shade fits all so see how me and my pale face goes!

RRP $60 100ml

Spa Fresh Blends Romantic Discovery

A bath “tonic” with Rose Petals, oils of Sweet Orange, Bergamot and Ylang Ylang. I love having nice bath salts for the rare occasions that I actually use the bath!
RRP $15.95

I Nuovi Glitteratti

Some cosmetic glitter! A lot of ladies were excited about this being in the box, It’s good because everyone likes a bit of sparkle by I don’t think i’ve ever really succesfully used cosmetic glitter before. I’ll keep my eye out for everyone else’s posts to try and get some inspiration!

RRP $19.95

And, not part of April’s Lust Have It pack but as an added extra to the March one I received a mirenesse Tight Liner in black caviar

Told you i’ve had a fun mail week! I haven’t tested this one out yet but once I do I’ll let you know!!
Now back to studying…. Also apologies if anyone got multiple notices of this post, i tried to write from my Ipad but had some issues and it kept publishing, one day I’ll learn!!

So what did you think of the Lust Have It pack for this month?? It’s one of my favourites so far!

Tags: de Lorenzo, emerginc, inouvi, lust have it, spa fresh

Bella Box April!

A VERY belated hello and happy Easter!!
I’ve been neglecting my poor little blog because of a combination of uni exams and two jobs… And lack of sleep!
Im at home working and studying today and a great little pick me up came in the post this morning in the form of the April bella box!!
I was excited for this one as they had just added some new brand partners, including benefit!

So what was in the box…

It was a fun one with the theme “be fashion forward”

It contained..
Ultra 3 nail color in Burnt Orange (full size) RRP $2
OP therapy body hydration with Emu Oil (full size) RRP $19.95
Hollywood Feet Heel Cushions (full size) RRP $9.95 .. Can never have enough of these!
Benefit hello flawless foundation (5ml) RRP $55 for 30mls
Pure DKNY perfume sample (not pictured, somehow escaped the photo..)
Comvita brightening range samples (1.5ml x 3)

I’m most excited try out the benefit sample, and it came in such great packaging for such a small sample too!

Did you love this months Bella box?

Tags: Bellabox, Benefit, comvita, Hollywood feet, OP Therapy, ultra3

One designer collaboration I would love to get my paws on!

Ok so you may consider me a sucker for collaborations, but this one is truly cute and for a very good cause.

Luisa Via Roma have partnered with Steiff and unicef to bring about “Pug Dogs for Happy Kids” which benefits the children of Bangladesh.

21 Pugs have been designed by some of the best in the business and they are BEYOND adorable.

My favourites are:

By Mary Katrantzou

by Viktor and Rolf

by Giambattista Valli

by Balmain

These little guys are released a few at a time and are one of a kind (see the rest of them here) so you can bid on them on Ebay but with 6 days to go the Balmain Pup is close to $700 US dollars so I might need to give these little guys a miss..!

If you are pug obsessed, Luisa Via Roma also has a limited edition bag whose proceeds also go to Unicef

You can buy the bag here for around $199 AUD .

Which pug is your favourite? If I had to pick one that I think it would be Mary K’s because it is so unique!

Tags: Balmain, Giambattista Valli, Luisa Via Roma, Mary Katrantzou, Pugs, Unicef, Victor and Rolf