Favourites | October 2013

Generally I don't have monthly favourites because I'm not brand loyal and tend to try new things all the time. I'm also incredibly hard on the products I try and if I don't absolutely love it, I'll never talk about it; I have to reach for the product(s) at least every other day to feel like it has even a chance at becoming a favourite.

This month, I feel like I've hit the jackpot. With the exception of two products, I've used everything here every single day. If that isn't love, I don't know what is.

[ L-R: Rosken High Potency Vitamin E Cream, Body Crystal Deodorant, Dirty Works Body Scrub, Rosken Dry Skin Cream ]

I actually came across the Rosken Vitamin E cream while watching Aussie Beauty YouTuber Ruby Golani and she went on to explain it had been the best thing for her skin. In that moment, I decided I'd give it a go as well and I've not looked back. My skin is combination and this doesn't break me out or cause any irritation whatsoever. It plumps up the fine lines I have around my eyes, and I swear I look a couple of years younger. Hey, I'll take it. I am pushing 40, after all. I use this twice daily.

The Body Crystal I picked up at Coles one weekend while I was out shopping and I didn't want to get yet another aluminium based deodorant. I've not had good experience with body crystals, and for years I was convinced they were just a hippie gimmick but for some reason on that shopping day, I saw this and decided to give it a go. I use it daily. Review coming soon.

Dirty Works "Glow Girl" Buttery Salt Scrub has been my best friend this entire month. I'm almost out of it now and I will be repurchasing it because it's just that good. And you know what? If I can avoid dropping $30+ at The Body Shop, then you can bet your sweet bippy I will. Review here.

Rosken Dry Skin Cream came to the rescue of my ultra parched hands, nails and elbows one day when I was out shopping and had used up all the EOS hand lotion I had in the car. I don't know about you, but I cannot stand the feeling of dry hands and arms! I spotted this in Coles, it was on sale for all of $6 so I snatched it up. I haven't looked back. It's been the best damn hand cream I've ever used and use it daily.

[ L-R: Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream, Designer Brands Nail Polish Remover, Designer Brands Chubby Lipstick ]

I've featured the Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream in a FoTD once or twice, and for good reason. Even though I don't have oily skin, I do get a little shiny through my T-zone so this works very well against that. It doesn't eliminate it 100% of course but my face doesn't look like an oil slick by midday and that's what counts for me. I often use this BB Cream on its own with a setting powder over the top and it gets me through the day, but I will sometimes use it sheer as a primer when I need a little bit extra coverage.

I stumbled on this Twist'n Go nail polish remover from Designer Brands quite by accident one day, and since it was only $6, I snatched it up without a second thought. Like the image suggests, you stick your fingernail into the container, and watch it get swallowed up by some black sponge-like material (it's a little rougher and harsher than actual sponge). Then you twist your finger into it, and all the nail polish comes right off. It's like magic!! I love this stuff. I have yet to try it on glitter polish however, but a review is in the works so stay tuned for that.

I don't typically like lip crayons too much (I'm really more of a lipstick girl) but after swatching this one, I knew I had to buy it. They retail for around the $9 mark and are totally worth every cent. They have beautiful payoff, and are fabulously creamy and soft on your lips. This particular colour that I bought is #411 "Enchanted Rose" and is a gorgeous warm pink with brown undertones. There were two other colours in the stand with this one, however neither of them suited me. I hope DB makes more of these; they are wonderful.

If you've tried any of these products, or if you happen to try them in the future, I'd love to know your thoughts!

♥ Beauty Haul | Little Basket of Goodies ♥

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Review: Dirty Works Buttery Salt Scrub

I don't often find many things to rave about but here I am this month with a new absolute favourite! In fact, I love it so much it's made my must-have list!

Dirty Works Glow Girl Buttery Salt Scrub - RRP $9 

I am in love with this product. I first found it a couple weeks ago while shopping at my local grocery store and since it was dirt cheap and I was in the market for a body scrub, how in the world could I pass it up?

First and foremost is the lack of fragrance. Despite that fact that parfum is a listed ingredient, there is no scent to this body scrub other than just smelling clean. (perhaps is "clean" is a scent?!) I do not like my scrubs to be fragranced because I find that it tends to linger on my skin after washing off, and inevitably interferes with the fragrance of my body butters. And added fragrances tend to upset the balance of my skin as well. This scrub is just perfect.

The consistency is similar to yogurt, and the actual scrub granules are not harsh at all. It's not gentle enough for the face however, so avoid that.

As you wash it off, your skin feels buttery soft and smooth and perfectly primed for your favourite moisturiser - or, if you're like me: self tanner.

This is an absolutely brilliant body scrub and if you're in the market to try out something new, put this one on your list to try out.

In Australia you can buy the Dirty Works products exclusively at Coles.

Ingredients: Aqua, Pumice, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glycine Soja (soybean) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum, Isopropyl Myristate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Prunus Persica (peach) Kernel Shell, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Maris Sal (sea salt), 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1, 3-Diol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene.