Clinique Even Better Skin Care
RRP AUD$92
You can pick and choose from a range of skincare, make up, body care and perfume sets. All will come in a nicely packaged Clinique box.
Daniel Wellington Classic York Lady
USD$199
Great quality classic piece. The band is made out of genuine leather and if you get sick of it, you can always change the straps to their signature stripey bands. Mine is Rose Gold watch face, it also comes in Silver.
Quote ‘ponikuta‘ for 15% off the entire web shop! Get on it!
L’Occitane Delightful Almond Collection
RRP AUD$90
L’Occitane’s Almond collection is probably my all time favourite body set and I am sure no one will ever say no to this gift set. The milk concentrate body cream is my favourite and it leaves skin smelling sweet like baby powder.
Benefit High Flyin’ Glosses Set
RRP AUD$49
Inspired by their popular retro blushes, Benefit has released matching glosses, how cute are they?
Illamasqua Freak Set
RRP AUD$124
Featuring Illamasqua’s first perfume, Freak comes with a gorgeous purple nail polish and their best selling ‘Sophie’ eye pencil. If I do have a younger sister, I know I will get her this set.
L’Oreal Glam Shine Miss Candy
RRP AUD$22.95
These make for perfect stocking fillers. Great for KKs and great as a treat for yourself.
Chanel Sublimage La Creme Yeux (Ultimate Regeneration Eye Cream)
USD $200, will update AUD price when I find out
When it comes to Chanel, most people think of their leather goods, tweed jackets and make up products. For years, Chanel has been releasing surprisingly great quality skin care too. It is no secret that I love my Chanel Sublimage collection and they have recently released a new addiction the Ultimate Regeneration Eye Cream. Yes, it is a bit of a splurge but eye area is the first sign of ageing for many including myself.
Results wise, this eye cream surprised me MAJORLY by reducing my under eye dark circles. I think I might have found my perfect eye cream to actually treat under eye darkness.
Vaseline Total Moisture 24hr Nourishing Lotion
RRP AUD$5.41 each (225ml)
Another great option to round up gifting budgets or KK choices. Also great to pamper yourself since Summer is in and we’ll be baring more skin meaning we need to take better care of our skin.
Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lip Gloss
RRP AUD$60
This is definitely one of the more luxurious lip gloss in the market. As you can see you won’t be disappointed with the shine and the colour pigment. Perfect red lips for the holiday season.
Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Lipstick
RRP AUD$39
A great everyday shade for the lipstick lovers.
Weleda Wild Rose Pampering Body Lotion
RRP AUD$36.90
I am a rose lover and will forever be sucked in with anything rose scented. This is no exception the smooth body lotion lightly scented with rose is a dream to apply onto skin post shower.
This Christmas, The Body Shop unleashed an limited edition collection of festive products. As always, we know that The Body Shop is amazing with their product packaging, affordable pricing that fits into various budgets and comes in so many varieties that is sure for everyone to find something.
Cranberry Joy Body Polish, Ginger Sparkle Body Polish, Vanilla Bliss Body Polish
RRP AUD$20.95
Cranberry Joy Body Butter , Ginger Sparkle Body Butter, Vanilla Bliss Body Butter
RRP AUD$27.95 each
Japanese Cherry Blossom Bon Bon, great for KK gifts.
RRP AUD$15.95
Book of Shea – For the connoisseur who like to collect beautiful and exquisite delights.
RRP AUD$49.95
Smoky Copper 4 Eye Palette & Smoky Moonstone 4 Eye Palette
RRP AUD$39.95
As you can see, these shades are gorgeous and are great as everyday palette. The limited edition Christmas collection also comes with these gorgeous sparklers, colourglide shine lipsticks, slanted kabuki brush and metallic eye definer pencil.
For more Christmas gifting ideas from The Body Shop, head over to their website here.
For the girly friend
#1 L’Occitane Enchanting Cherry Blossom Star Gift Set RRP AUD$100
For the friend who loves to cook
#2 Philosophy The Cookbook RRP AUD$49
For the friend who loves to travel
#3 Glasshouse Bora Bora Candle RRP AUD$39.95
For the perfume lover friend
#4 Balenciaga Florabotanica RRP AUD$125
For the fashionista friend
#5 Limited Edition Chloe Bianca Locklet RRP AUD$75
For the makeup lover
#6 Shu Uemura Monshu Cleansing Oil RRP AUD$115
For 30s and above
#7 Estee Lauder New Advanced Time Zone Age Reversing Line/Wrinkle Collection RRP AUD$120 (serum) RRP AUD$135 (cream)
All products are now available on counters
This Christmas my favourite luxury skincare brand comes releases some limited edition goodies and Christmas packs that is worth buying up big because whether if you’re stocking up, trialling the brand for the first time or buying a gift for someone else you’re guaranteed good value for money.
First up, the notorious SK-II Facial Treatment Essence is available in a limited edition 215 ml packaging. Retailing for AUD$225 this bottle is collaborated with Parisian fashion house, ROCHAS to design the iconic beauty essence.
Pitera Regime Set
RRP AUD$149
An easy regimen including four key products from the SK-II range including the hero product:
- Facial Treatment Essence (75ml)
Complimentary products:
- Facial Treatment Mask (1pc)
- Facial Treatment Clear Lotion (40ml)
- Stempower Cream (15g)
Pitera Essence Kit
RRP AUD$99
Perfect for first time users, this kit is a great introduction to the excellent benefits of SK-II’s Pitera. The kit includes:
- Facial Treatment Essence (75ml)
Complimentary products:
- Facial Treatment Mask (1pc)
- Facial Treatment Clear Lotion (40ml)
Inspiration Set
RRP AUD$1,199
For SK-II’s ultimate luxurious skincare treat, indulge that special someone with this kit. Includes the new SK-II LXP Ultimate Revival Essence. This kit includes:
- LXP Ultimate Perfecting Cream (50g)
- LXP Ultimate Perfecting Serum (50g)
- LXP Activating Massage Fluid (200ml)
- LXP Ultimate Perfecting Essence (150ml)
- Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser (120g)
- Skin Signature Eye Cream (15g)
Complimentary products:
- Signs Eye Mask (6pc)
- Skin Signature 3D Mask (6pc)
Discovery Set
RRP AUD$275
Begin the journey to flawless looking skin with SK-II heritage classics in the Discovery Set. The kit includes:
- Facial Treatment Essence (150ml)
- Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser (120g)
Complimentary products:
- Facial Treatment Clear Lotion (40ml)
- Facial Treatment Cleansing Gel (15g)
- Stem Power Cream (15g)
- Facial Treatment Mask (2pc)
Anti-Ageing Power Set
RRP AUD$230
An all round anti ageing treatment set to help maintain skins natural beauty. Includes:
- Facial Treatment Essence (75ml)
- Stem Power Cream (50g)
Complimentary products:
- Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser (20g)
- Facial Treatment Clear Lotion (40ml)
- Stem Power Rich Cream (15g)
- Skin Signature Eye Cream Sample
- Signs Eye Mask (2pc)
Cate’s Favourites Set
RRP AUD$499
Give the gift of skin that rivals Cate BLanchett’s with the SK-II global ambassador’s top picks. Includes:
- Ltd Edition Facial Treatment Essence (250ml)
- Stem Power Cream (50g)
- Skin Signature Eye Cream (15g)
- Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser (120g)
Complimentary product:
- Facial Treatment Clear Lotion (40g)
- 3D Mask (2pc)
- Facial Treatment Cleansing Gel
All products are now available on SK-II counters
Call 1800 012 169 for stockist
For the holiday season, Dermalogica released gift sets perfect as gift and as an opportunity to trial new skincare products (samples products comes with the full size products). I am a long standing fan of Dermalogica skincare products and have nothing but praises for a lot of their products (which I will be dedicating a separate post to).
This is so hard to choose from since I love them all. Multivitamin Thermofoliant (raved by Victoria Beckham), Special Cleansing Gel (award winning) & Daily Microfoliant (helps support FITE!).
Le garçon loves Daily Microfoliant and in fact he is more diligent about using this then I am.
This set also comes with a precleanse (cleansing oil) and a gentle cream exfoliant. Highly recommend these for a thorough deep cleanse.
The Special Cleansing Gel was recently voted as best beauty buys by InStyle. If you like a good gel cleanser for cleansing without drying out your skin, you should pick this up from the holiday gifting sets because you’ll get addition sample products in the same price.
Last but not least, the mother of ALL gift, it has to be Dermalogica ChromaWhite TRx Brightening Regimen, RRP AUD$311. The packaging is looking a little squashed because this was sent to me via post.
Dermalogica ChromaWhite TRx Brightening Regimen comes with 6 products to prepare, prevent and protect skin. After trialling these for a week I could see visible results of lightening of sun pigmentations and acne scars seems to heal faster! Best of all, it delivers an overall illuminating skin finish.
This is what the products look like in the pack
Suitable for all skins type, this industry’s first synergistic whitening system comes with 6 products:
- Tri-active cleanser 150ml
- C-12 Concentrate 30ml
- Extreme C 5g
- Pure Light SPF30 50ml
- Pure Night 10ml
- Powerfoliant 1 vial
I am one of those people who aren’t blessed with flawless, beautiful skin. I struggled with acne as a teen and still get them from time to time. On top of that I have uneven skin tone and signs of hyper pigmentation has been creeping up on me as I inch closer to being in my 30s. Needless to say, I am very impressed when I got onto this regimen that caters to my skin both day and night; plus I was able to see results in clearer, unified skin just under a week’s of use. Special mention to the powerfoliant, INSTANT smoother skin!
I did however find that this regimen wasn’t as hydrating, especially when I’m travelling. That being said, nothing a hydrating serum can’t sort it out so feel free to incorporate a serum between the steps. Pss, Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster is tops.
Yes, it is that time of the year again. Since the tinsels are already out at work, I think its time to start my Christmas Gifting Guide series. These series are great for yourself, as stocking fillers, Kris Kringle options or simply as a gift to friends or family.
Bobbi Brown Atomic Pink Lip & Eye Palette
RRP AUD$60
This palm size palette has everything you need in it. Neutral shades for day time look and a darker shade to dial things up when you need. Also comes with 2 stains that works perfectly as lips or cheeks stain. The cleverly designed palette also holds a cherry shade lip gloss.
Limited Edition Shimmer Nail Polish in #Black Pearl
RRP AUD$26
A shimmery rich brown graphite shade that has a slightly textured finish. Truly I think this shade compliments all skin types making it a great gifting choice.
Special promo: Just for Christmas Bobbi Brown is offering free shipping for all online orders!
Hi lovelies, I am back from my holiday and thought I should post an obligatory beauty haul pic that I have accumulated from Malaysia, France, Korea (from friend), Taiwan (from my brother) and Thailand. This picture is taken AFTER I have disposed most of the packaging and expect another 5kg worth of facial cloth masks and beauty samples on their way to me via DHL.
Reviews to come for products that are worth a post.
*Update, this picture was taken in Melbourne and have realised I’ve left some beauty products behind in Malaysia. I blame the forgetful bug!
