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Charcoal Skincare

Charcoal Skincare

Biore Charcoal SkincareCharcoal is the latest ingredient to take the beauty industry by storm and after trailing Biore‘s charcoal skincare range for the last 3 months I can see why. When used in skincare, charcoal does wonders to deeply cleanse and detoxify your skin. Drawing impurities and toxins from deep within your pores, it gives an amazing deep clean while also naturally and gently exfoliating. Charcoal is also gentle, but effective and works especially well to clean and care for oily, combination and blemish prone skin types. Here are the Biore products I would recommend to anyone looking to step up their skincare regime…

The Bioré Self Heating Mask. This was the first charcoal skincare product I ever tried and it didn’t take long for me to add it to my weekly skincare routine. Not only is it super simple and quick to use, the results are visible instantly. Once you apply the mask it begins to warm, drawing out all the dirt in your pores. You only have to leave it on for one minute and then rinse off.

The Biore Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar. Activated in water, this Charcoal Bar creates a soapy lather that draws out toxins and impurities. Perfect for both your face and body. 

Bioré Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser. This is such a great product which literally cleans the pores in as little as 30 seconds. It has been formulated with non-staining natural charcoal and skin purifying technology to break through dirt-seeking molecules. Don’t be alarmed by the dark appearance of this cleanser as it turns to a white foam when mixed with water and leaves skin feeling smooth and cleansed without irritation.

The Biore Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips. No one ever likes to admits they love pore strips but the truth us, we’ve all used them and we’ve all enjoyed it! Infused with charcoal, these pore strips work harder than ever before.

Photos are not my own. Source Biore.

Byredo Rose of No Man's Land

Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land

Byredo Rose of No Man's Land

Introducing the latest addition to Swedish Beauty Label Byredo. A beautiful fragrance titled Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land. Lighter and fresher than their previous rose scented fragrance, Rose Noir. Rose of No Man’s Land is sweet, sophisticated and perfect for everyday.

Developed using raw ingredients, this fragrance has notes of turkish rose petals, raspberry blossom and papyrus. A perfect scent for the true romantic and already promising to join the ranks of Byredo’s other wildly popular must-haves. Purchase Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land exclusively from Mecca by clicking here.

Photos are not my own. Source Byredo.

Packing For A Weekend Down The Coast

weekend-getaway

This weekend I am driving down the coast to Jervis Bay and I can’t wait! I’ve never been, but I’ve been told the beaches are beautiful and the sand is the whitest in the world. I’m also looking forward to an extended weekend doing as little as possible. I should warn you in advance I’ll be posting way too many beach photos on Instagram! Here are a few of those items I won’t be leaving home without…

Bali Body Natural Tanning and Body Oil and Luxe Moisturising Lotion. Bali Body Tanning Oil was my go to overseas so I’ll be packing this again. Now it’s all about maintaining my tan and ensuring my skin is super hydrated, which is why I wouldn’t go anywhere without Bali Body’s new Luxe Moisturising Lotion.

The Body Shop Coconut Body Mist. This scent is perfect for any beach getaway. Who doesn’t love the scent of coconut?!

Steele Chala Dress. One of my very favourite new additions to my closet, there’s nothing better for a vacation than a loose styled dress to throw on of an evening for dinner. This one is made of a soft linen and is perfectly teamed with my Sol Sana Sandals.

Black Bikini from Her The Label. I can never go past a black bikini, and the truth is you can wear them as much as you want and it won’t be the bikini that you’ve worn every day. This mini vacay I’ll be wearing my new one from Her The Label.

The Beach People Jute Bag. This is one item I forget all the time – but is so important for any beach day. Your bag! I always have so much to take the beach; sunscreen, water, magazines, towels… and carrying it all in this huge bag from the Beach People is ideal.

Make sure to follow me on Instagram (@gemmalouise_may) and Snapchat (@gemmalouise_may) while I’m away for updates.

Photos are not my own. Source as stated above.

Glossier Balm Dotcom from Net-A-Porter

The new Glossier Balm Dotcom is everything we need and want in a skin salve! For months I have been trying to get my hands on it. And now thanks to online retailer Net-A-Porter it is finally available to those who don’t live in the US!

Formulated with natural emollients and antioxidants, this dense all-purpose formula has a waxy texture that will seal in moisture. It can be used to soothe rough areas, as a primer for lipsticks or as a dewy highlighter on your cheeks and eyelids. The best part. One purchase, comes with three tubes so you can have your Balm Dotcom with you at all times. Leave one at your desk, in your purse and in the medicine cabinet.

I currently have all fingers crossed Net-A-Porter expands their offering to include the full Glossier collection. Let me tempt you with their awesome products; A coconut version of Balm Dotcom, Priming Moisturiser, Perfecting Skin Tint, two face masks and Soothing Face Mist. In the mean time you can shop the Glossier Balm Dotcom for yourself at Net-A-Porter here.

Photos are not my own. Source Glossier.

Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Corrector and Concealer

Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Corrector and Concealer

Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Corrector and Concealer

Hiding dark circles under your eyes can be tough at any time but especially after a 25 hour flight home. I’d like to say I still look relaxed and fresh from my recent vacation to Turkey but today I definitely needed some extra help! Enter the new Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Corrector and Concealer.

The Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Corrector is a colour corrector that works to brighten under-eye darkness and re-energise skin to look rejuvenated and fresh. It also primes the area under the eye before applying concealer.

The Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Concealer then works to lighten, brighten and even out skin tone under the eyes. It is formulated to minimise signs of ageing, excess pigmentation and irritation. Leaving the eyes looking fresher, brighter, and more rejuvenated.

I have to admit, it must’ve worked, because all I’ve been told is how great I look after my break. No one would even know I’ve had barely any sleep! To shop the new Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Corrector and Concealer for yourself visit the Bobbi Brown website here.

Photos are not my own. Source Bobbi Brown.