Ever since I completed a ‘No Buy’ challenge for a few months
at the start of the year and aimed to use up the overflow of products and
samples in my bathroom, I haven’t really had the urge to buy the amount of
products that I used to. But when I had to pop into Priceline to pick up some
makeup wipes and moisturiser, I decided to treat myself to a couple of face
treatments as well. I purchased all of these products a few weeks ago so I have
had a lot of time to use them and to see how my skin would react. All these products
are cruelty free and are either Australian or New Zealand run businesses with a
focus on using skin-nourishing ingredients and are available at Priceline.
Moreish Emergence Clay Mask
Where has this mask been all my
life? I will admit that the reason I picked this up was because I saw the
gorgeous packaging and I’m a shallow judge-a-product-by-its-cover person. If it
wasn’t for the gorgeous packaging I probably would have walked past it and
never picked it up, so packaging does matter. Moreish is a New Zealand brand
that is cruelty free and aims to be the superfood equivalent of skincare. They mainly focus on
using 100% Organic Moroccan Argan Oil but also use ingredients that are sourced
from New Zealand like Manuka Honey, Avocado, Grape Seed, Kiwifruit and Olive
Oil. Their products are also free of parabens, sulphates, mineral oil,
petrochemicals, phenoxyethanol and artificial colours and fragrances. The
packaging is great and the tube makes it easy to dispense the perfect amount
while being hygienic and not at all wasteful. I apply this product all over my
face with the Bloom Liquid Foundation Brush to create a nice, even and mess
free layer. This only takes 10 minutes to dry and once it does you can’t move
your face at all! Once I washed it off my face didn’t feel tight and it looked
and felt so clean. My pores looked more refined and my face felt incredibly
soft. After my face had dried I applied face oil and serum and they both
applied so nicely to my fresh face. The pimple I had on my forehead also looked
a lot less angry and when I woke up the next morning it was gone. If you’re
feeling a bit grotty and like your skin needs whipping into shape, I would definitely
recommend this. It leaves skin feeling purified, balanced and incredibly soft
thanks to being packed full of Argan Oil, Kaolin Clay and Manuka Honey. It
really did leave my skin wanting more and I can’t wait to try out other
products from the Moreish range if they are all as excellent as this.
Sukin Facial Moisturiser
When I ran out of my REN day
cream and didn’t have a chance to swing by Mecca for at least a week, I decided
to pop down to Priceline and pick up a moisturiser for the time being. I had a
few things to pay that week so I was on the lookout for a budget friendly
cruelty free moisturiser, which is actually hard to find. I did a bit of Google
research before going in store and came across the brand Sukin which not only
had amazing reviews but all their products were cruelty free, vegan and all
natural at a reasonable price. Their products are free from lots of nasties
like sulphates, detergents, petro-chemicals, artificial colours, synthetic fragrances,
mineral oils and parabens. This all sounded really appealing so I went in store
to pick up a bottle of the facial moisturiser for $10. This moisturiser is
actually divine and feels so great on the face. One pump is enough to cover
your face, neck and décolletage, so a small amount goes a long way. It doesn’t
feel greasy and instantly soaks into the skin so it won’t disrupt any makeup
you put on top of it. It leaves skin feeling really hydrated and smelling so
fresh and lovely. If you are after cruelty free vegan skincare on a budget,
this could just be your go to brand!
Sukin Detoxifying Clay Masque
This mask is made with ‘Super Greens’ such as kale, spirulina and parsley,
which I can say that I don’t think I’ve used in skincare before. They are meant
to act as detoxifying blend of antioxidants and vitamins to keep skin nice and
clear. It also contains avocado, baobab and goji berry to keep skin hydrated
and dewy. So basically you are rubbing Miranda Kerr’s dinner all over your
face. Like other Sukin products this is vegan and free from a lot of nasties. First
impression of this masque is that it is REALLY thick. I really enjoy applying
my face masks with a brush because I find it wastes less product and creates an
even layer on the skin, but because of the thickness of this my brush couldn’t
get in and I had to apply it with my fingers. I’m not a fan of the packaging
because I find jar packaging to be unhygienic and deteriorating of the
ingredients, so if this was packaged like the Moreish mask it would be A+. You
apply this mask onto your damp face and neck and let it dry for 15 minutes
before wiping it off with a washcloth and rinsing. While drying my skin felt
really nice and cooled and I couldn’t wait to wash it off to see the results. It
was a little tricky to wash off because once its dried it goes clear and matte,
so I did miss a few patches at first, but once I rinsed it all off I was
actually blown away. I stood in the mirror staring at my skin and it looked
like it was glowing from within. It felt so fresh and in those 15 minutes it
was like my skin had jumped on a plane to Bora Bora to a yoga retreat and went
on a juice cleanse. I touched my skin and it was so beautifully soft and felt
so healthy, overall it looked like I spent $135 on a deep cleanse facial. I
can’t recommend this masque highly enough! Considering how many nasties it is
free off, it does such an amazing job and proves that you don’t need to use
pricey products and treatments to get great results. This masque is only $16 at
Priceline and is the second product I’ve tried from the Sukin range.
Considering how blown away I am by both products, I will definitely be picking
up a few more next time I’m in store.
Milk & Co. Beauty Wipes
Milk & Co. is a great little Australian company based in Melbourne and run by Lindy and Michael Klim. They use 95% natural ingredients, are cruelty free and their products are great for sensitive skin. I first tried them out when I received a sample of the Hand Quench in the September Bellabox and fell in love with it. So when I ran out of makeup wipes I decided to pick up a packet of their extra large exfoliating and cleansing Beauty Wipes and give them ago. These are very similar to the ModelCo facial wipes and are dual sided wipes with one side having little bumps to exfoliate and the other a soft wipe to cleanse. These smell like baby wipes and are very gentle on the skin. I love the fact that they are extra large because the decent size means you can use one wipe to clean your face even if you’re wearing lots of eyeliner, lipstick and mascara. These did a really great job, are only $9.95 for a pack of 25 and are a great first step to cleansing your face and getting rid of all the makeup at the end of the day. Next time you run out of makeup wipes, you must give these a try.
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