3 (Affordable) Skincare Miracles

I don't know about you, but my constant search in the skincare isles at Priceline is driven by my search for that 'miracle' product that will make all my biggest skincare nightmares disappear. Maybe, no such thing exists - or maybe I need to extend my price range a bit! I have, however, found three amazing products with affordable price tags that work in miraculous ways.

1// Blemish Treatment

The Mario Badescu Drying Lotion ($22.00) is the answer to all those really painful, impossible to squeeze, under-the-skin monster pimples. A dab of this lotion literally dries and shrinks pimples under the skin over night - or over a few nights if they are really persistent. The miraculous nature of this product is that the pimple will never rise to the surface if treated properly meaning no temptation to pop and therefore no lingering scars!
Available at: Mecca Maxima & Kit Cosmetics

 2// Skin Smoother

I always reach for the Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil ($19.99) whenever I really need a miracle to restore balance to the oils on my skin and help get rid of pesky breakouts. I always rely on facial oils to manage break outs and I've found Rosehip Oil to be the most effective. I apply a few drops to my day moisturiser in the morning as well as my night time moisturiser to help the oil soak into my skin and mask its very 'natural' scent. Within a week my breakouts had cleared and the scars were healing so quickly.
Available at: Priceline, Pharmacies and Health Food stores

3// Blackhead Remover

It doesn't matter how much I exfoliate, having oily skin and large pores around my nose and cheeks means the build up of dirt and other gross stuff can be really unsightly. Luckily this is easily fixed, especially with Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips*($5.79/6 pack). An oldie, but a goodie - these strips are so effective at removing black heads in ways manual exfoliation just can't. When you peel the strip off your nose and see all the little black heads you'll be able to see what a miracle it is!
Available at: Supermarkets, Priceline & most other pharmacies

Have you tried any of these products out? What are your skincare miracle products?

xx Catherine

Disclaimer: Products marked with * were provided for consideration.

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Makeup and Skincare Haul

I had this week off uni and did a little bit of shopping picking up some new beauty items.

//Makeup

I've been looking for a lightweight foundation or tinted moisturiser for a while now but I really didn't know which one I wanted to try and if the products that had a light coverage were going to be too dewy. I eventually decided to go into Mecca. I always go into Mecca when I have a beauty conundrum because the staff are always so amazing and helpful. I didn't go in with any expectations and was recommended the Dr Dennis Gross CC cream. After I tried it on my face I absolutely loved the finish - it wasn't completely matte but had a nice natural finish and didn't feel at all too wet on my face. I'm really impressed so far and will give you a review after I've given it a good test run

Target was having a bit of a beauty sale and I decided to go in to get some lipsticks from Maybelline, but all the ones I wanted were sold out :( I ended up choosing the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in translucent as I've heard so many great things about this powder and it was 30% at around $9 so I had to buy it!

//Skincare

I had to repurchase some of my daily skincare items as conveniently all my skincare products are running out at once. My first repurchase was the Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner which I have been loving, especially now as my skin is becoming drying into the colder weather. I also wanted to get some more rosehip oil as my little sample size from Kosmea was running out. Kosmea isn't stocked at Priceline so I picked up the Trilogy Rosehip Oil instead. Finally, I picked up the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water to see what all the fuss is about.

Finally, after finishing all my bath ballistics from Lush I couldn't stand the thought of not having a bath without one so when my sister went into the city I got her to pick some up for me. I chose three that I hadn't tried before - Butterball, The Secret Garden and Blackberry. I also got a container to house them in called the 'Pillar of Fizz'. I thought it was a great storage idea to keep my bath ballistics near the bath without worrying about the packaging getting wet.

Let me know if you've tried any of these items. Also I've just put an order through crushcosmetics.com.au so be expecting another haul soon!

I hope you enjoyed this post and have a beautiful week <3

xx Catherine

Sick Day Saviours

The last week and a half have been quite stressful with loads of assignments and of course coming down with a cold in the middle of it all. When my skin gets chronically dry and lips are always cracked, these are the products that add little bit of comfort when I resemble something of a walking viral plague.

1. Bio Oil - the ultimate saviour - I think it should be a staple in everyone's skin care stash. A few years ago I struggled with really dry skin for about 2 weeks, having to apply moisturiser almost every few hours to stop my face from being in pain. The only thing that helped regain moisture into my skin was Bio Oil. Since then I reach for it in any time of need. I like putting it on my lips and around my nose as it keeps them moisturised for longer than vaseline or papaw and is more comfortable.
2. Lucas' PaPaw Ointment - I carry this around like a baby when I'm sick. When I don't want any lip balm that is scented or tinted this is exactly what I reach for. A cult product that you would probably find in most handbags.
3. Natio Antioxidant Face Moisturiser - I featured this product a few times and it was in my February favourites. It smells like green tea so even the thought of putting this on my face is soothing. I like using this in the evening to really refresh my skin overnight. This is a really affordable product too and I find all the skincare from Natio is fantastic.
4. Kosmea Rosehip Oil - Recently I've been putting a little bit of this on before I put on my moisturiser and I go to bed. It has really helped with added a little bit of extra moisture and I wake up feeling that my skin has really been replenished overnight. After struggling with a lot of breakouts earlier in the month, this has also helped with scarring and surprisingly, I have noticed a reduction in the size of my pores!

And finally, the best way to keep warm and relax when you're sick is to take a bath! I love having baths and bath ballistics or bubble bars from Lush just make having baths so much more fun. And it goes without saying, snuggle up in bed and watch as many episodes as you can of your favourite tv show! 

I hope you all had a fantastic Easter weekend and keep these tips in handy as we come into winter and the cold and flu season.

xx Catherine