NEW: Clinique For Men

Is the man in your life neglecting to look after his skin? Or are you sick of him stealing all your skincare products? 

Well luckily Clinique has him sorted, with their new Clinique For Men skincare line. Men want an easy, straight-forward skincare regime that does exactly what it claims to do. It has to be simple!

Clinique's skincare philosophy of cleanse, exfoliate and moisturise was created by the brand's founding dermatologist Dr. Norman Orentriech over 45 years ago - and this is the exact same principle they've brought to the Men's line.

All it takes is three simple steps to the healthiest skin he's ever had:

Step One: EXFOLIATE with Face Scrub - RRP $56.00

I know that my partner Ricky, loves stealing my face scrub - and I'm sure the man in your life is no different! 

This is a non-greasy formula containing menthol, helping to keep skin feeling clean and refreshed while scrubbing away potential pore clogging dead skin, excessive oil and dirt. This can be used daily before Face Soap or Face Wash and is especially great to use before shaving as it helps lift out ingrown hairs - helping him to achieve a close, smooth shave.

Step Two: CLEANSE with Face Wash - RRP: $38.00

Finding a good cleanser for men can be a bit difficult, as they tend to have oilier skin than we do. That's also one of the reasons they age a lot slower though, so this isn't at all a bad thing! 

The Face Wash is an oil-free liquid cleanser that lathers up nicely to remove all traces of pore-clogging dirt and debris. Great to use after the Face Scrub, and together they really help prep the skin for shaving. It also helps maintain skin's internal moisture balance so while the skin feels clean and smooth, it never feels tight or dry.

Step Three: MOISTURISE with new Moisturizing Lotion - RRP: $55.00

Moisturising is a step that a lot of men seem to skip, as I said above their skin can be a bit oilier than ours, so they seem to think they don't need it. But it's important to moisturise even when you have oily skin, as it can help stop your skin from producing excess sebum. And it's absolutely vital for those men that do have skin that's more on the dry side.

The new Moisturizing Lotion from Clinique provides all day hydration and strengthens the skin's moisture barrier to help retain hydration and relieve dryness. Apply after cleansing and smooth all over the face and neck.

The NEW Clinique For Men range also includes:

Aloe Shave Gel - RRP: $38.00

Oil Control Face Wash - RRP: $38.00 (perfect for the man who has excessively oily skin!)

Anti Age Moisturizer - RRP: $88.00

I think the shaving range in particular is a great idea for most men!

The Clinique For Men range is available at Clinique counters around New Zealand, make sure you pop in and check it out.

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oxo

Review: By Nature Skincare - Part 1

By Nature was born out of a mission to create simple, honest, uncomplicated products that worked in harmony with our skin.

To meet our clean and natural philosophy they had to be free from harmful preservatives and parabens, infused with delectable naturally inspired fragrances, rich and hydrating yet gentle enough to use every day. 

As a society, we are often tricked into thinking that you have to spend the big bucks in order to get good quality products. I won’t lie to you, a lot of the time that’s actually true. But sometimes you find some real gems that don’t cost the Earth, and actually do what they’re supposed to!
This is one of those times.

About a month ago, I was lucky enough to receive 4 products from the By Nature face range. This actually came at the perfect time as I had just run out of my Olay moisturiser! Yay!
Since receiving them, I have been using them religiously and am happy to finally share my thoughts with you guys!

First up is the By Nature Hydrating Day Crème SPF 15 RRP: $9.99 NZD

Infused with Collagen and Vitamin E Created from New Zealand’s natural environment using the finest native resources, this smooth and hydrating day crème will leave your skin soft and nourished while protecting against damaging environmental conditions.

It is vital that my daily moisturiser contains an SPF, mainly because most of the foundations I use don’t have one. And since we all know that using an SPF is the ONLY way to prevent premature aging from sun damage… it’s a must have! 

After cleansing in the morning, I smooth this cream all over my face and neck and every time I am amazed at how rapidly it absorbs into the skin! SPF moisturisers quite often actually take longer to absorb because of the sunscreen in them, but that’s not the case with this. It also leaves my skin feeling really soft and hydrated.

My skin often gets very irritated by most products, but I find this to be really soothing which I think may be due to the Vitamin E and Manuka Honey in it. This is definitely one of my favourite products from the range.

Next is the By Nature Replenishing Night Crème RRP: $9.99 NZD

Infused with Organic Rosehip Oil, Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid & Aloe Vera. Created by using the finest pristine New Zealand resources, this replenishing night crème will help repair and rejuvenate your skin from the harsh environmental damages that is has faced throughout the day.

I’m gonna be honest here, I’m notorious for not using Night Creams. In the past I have tried them, and woken up with a greasy face – not cool! And they always make me break out.

With that in mind, I wasn’t really too keen to give this a go.  I really did expect to have the same results as I’ve always had in the past. However, I am happy to say that was not the case!
It really felt like it was deeply moisturising my skin, without me waking up to a greasy face. Instead I woke to soft, smooth skin with no breakouts! 

Check back tomorrow for Part 2!
Thanks for viewing!
oxo

Review: Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Day Cream

Total Effects Daily Moisturiser provides the total anti aging power of hydration fused with vitamins and antioxidants for visibly younger-looking skin.

Total Effects fights 7 signs of aging by:
• Minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Moisturising to soothe and nourish dry skin
• Balancing color and tone while reducing the appearance of age spots
• Smoothing skin’s texture with gentle exfoliation
• Refining to minimise pore appearance
• Protecting skin’s surface from free radical damage with antioxidants
• Firming skin’s appearance with hydration

I was lucky enough to receive this Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Day Cream from the lovely Fleur at ImpactPR. I had never tried anything from the Olay range before, so I was quite excited to give it a go!

At 25, some of you may think I’m a little too young to be worrying about fighting the 7 signs of aging – but surely you all agree that preventing them for as long as possible is the best way to go right? So I think the sooner you get started, the better!

The first thing I noticed was the very gentle fragrance, which is awesome for someone like me who gets irritated by everything. I also didn’t realise how little you actually need to use. One pump was more than enough to moisturise my face, neck and chest!
Because it’s oil-free and fast-absorbing, it doesn’t leave that ‘shiny’ look on my skin that I tend to get from most moisturisers. And it’s non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog my pores!

The main winning point for me though, is that it has an SPF. When you live in a place like New Zealand where the UV rays are really harsh, it’s so important to protect your skin as much as possible.  We all know about the risks of skin cancer, but sun damage is also one of the worst signs of aging! 

Overall, I really enjoyed using this product and would recommend it to anyone who like me, wants to protect their skin while at the same time, fight those 7 signs of aging!

Another amazing thing Fleur sent me was the new Vicks Vaponaturals in the flavour Cherry Menthol. She also sent me this adorable little hot or cold pack, look at how cute it is!!

They honestly came at the most perfect time since I have been sick with this flu/infection for over two weeks now. Being the allergy kid that I am, Vicks lozenges are the only ones I’m not allergic to and these Vaponaturals not only taste great, but they have definitely helped soothe my throat.  She was also kind enough to send me some extras when she found out how sick I’ve been. How lovely is that?! 

Definitely check out these out if you’re unlucky enough to get sick like me! 

Thanks for viewing!
oxo