Here’s a little random skincare and cosmetics post, since I know a lot of you out there like it when I write about stuff like that 🙂 This is some of the stuff I bought whilst in Australia, though most of the products are USA-based. They’re ALL unavailable in Shanghai (well, Khiels is here, but more expensive) hence my crazy buying behaviour whilst I was in Australia 😉
Some of the stuff below were repeat-purchases of skincare that I just can’t live without. Others are new and purchased because it looked cute or seemed useful. My skin, in general, is pretty well behaved – few breakouts, not too oily or not too dry. I attribute it to the awesome skincare products that I’ve whittled down to an art, over the past few years of “product testing” on my own skin 😉
Anyway…. here goes:
Stash of skincare (and big bag of chocs) that I bought whilst in Australia
Trilogy 100% organic rosehip oil
Packed with antioxidants, every woman should own
a bottle of rosehip oil. I use mine at night
(every 2nd day) for really soft glowy skin.
Ellis Faas blush
I bought this solely ‘cos the packaging is awesome 😉
Surprisingly, the blush rocks. Creamy yet has great
staying power! Beautifully pigmented too. Want more.
Enormous Lash serum
Jaw-droppingly expensive. Turns out, it does work…!
Mum asked “do you have fake eyelashes on?” when she saw me.
However, only a small improvement IMHO, not worth the price.
Elemental Herbology’s Cell Food
Called “radiance in a bottle”, it’s a wonderful serum.
Smells divine, goes on like a dream, and makes my skin
really nice in the morning.
Rationale rejuvenating serum
Vitamin C 15% + Vitamin A 1% + Vitamin E 0.1% brightens,
clears, smoothes and softens skin tone and texture.
I use it every 2nd day in the morning.
Rationale niacinamide serum
10% niacinamide. A total staple for me.
Can’t live without! I use it every 2nd day,
before the rejuvenating serum above.
Nude Skincare’s replenishing night oil
LOVE the packaging and scent! A beautiful moisturizer at
night time, though the price makes my toes curl…
Kiehl’s Curl Defining Spray
I like the spray bottle and how light and non-greasy it was,
but it needs to be used after shine serum as if you put
anything on your hair after the spray, it dissolves the curl effect.
I’m out of my Rationale stuff, need to call the salon/clinic to order. Do you remember what it was called? I don’t have their website bookmarked on my current computer.
Skinmedics.com.au – they do ship to us fortunately! Otherwise I’d be in a real pickle…
Heh yeah I mentioned it to them previously and they said they are happy to ship. Thanks, will give them a call tomorrow. 🙂
I’m obsessed with skincare, so I love this post : ) Thanks!
I wish Rationale was available here in the US. I want to try it!
Heheh I am too. I’ve calmed down now though, because I’ve found stuff I really like, and also it’s hard to buy more when I’m in China 😉
love your posts! you are always introducing me to new things.
teach me the ways of beauty, oh master! lol :p
Hhaha! Well I guess it’s all personal preference as well, but i’m glad I found stuff that works well for me 🙂
I thought the Enormous Lash was a secret :p I love it! I used to use it regularly but not anymore and I really can see the difference! But yah, so expensive!
I have been wanting to try Rationale after hearing your initial raves but have yet to do so. They are so pricey too! I still have the form from them in my inbox. Duh.
Yeah.. I wouldn’t repurchase, can’t be bothered for that price 😉
Rationale is awesome! Sadly also $$ but my skin really needs it..
totally OT but i love buying chocs and sweets in australia!
oh and i am severely allergic to rosehip oil i think. i used it before and broke out horribly!!!!! dont dare to try it again 🙁
Hehe I’m a bit sick of those foods so I don’t really go for them! But I go craaaazy after the regular restaurants/cafes that we normally frequent 🙂
So sad about the rosehip, and weird too cos it’s such a stable oil! 🙁
yeah i know! too bad coz i have heard so much good stuff about it 🙁
I *have* to try some of those one day! Sounds amazing. 😛
I’m glad I found what works for me, hehe. Wish it all was sold in Shanghai (and cheaper) though!
I’m always so tempted to buy Enormous Lash but I can’t bring myself to pay that much… and I know I’ll get grief from the bf haha and I’m always abit skeptical to how effective it is!
I’m currently using DHC and it works pretty well!! More like a treatment overnight or as a base.
Yeah.. I was crazy and paid that much – mainly cos I fall prey to the whole “QUICK buy stuff in Australia before you go back to China”!
It DOES work, just that it’s so $$.. argh
Dear, thanks for bringing me jojoba and rosehip oils and Rationale niacinamid serum. I’m totally in love with the latter. I use it for 3rd week and my post acne scars are fading and skin starts to look smooth. It’s pricey but definitely worth every $$. Next time i also want to try rejuvenating serum. I use oils 2-3 nights a week other nights use cream with AHA+BHA.
Yayy glad you like it! I love the Rationale skincare range, it’s so good. Yeah I think the rejuvenating serum will be good for you as it’s high in vitamin C. Wish they had a store in CN and was 50% of the retail price 😉
I’m out of my Rationale stuff, need to call the salon/clinic to order. Do you remember what it was called? I don’t have their website bookmarked on my current computer.
Skinmedics.com.au – they do ship to us fortunately! Otherwise I’d be in a real pickle…
Heh yeah I mentioned it to them previously and they said they are happy to ship. Thanks, will give them a call tomorrow. 🙂
I’m obsessed with skincare, so I love this post : ) Thanks!
I wish Rationale was available here in the US. I want to try it!
Heheh I am too. I’ve calmed down now though, because I’ve found stuff I really like, and also it’s hard to buy more when I’m in China 😉
love your posts! you are always introducing me to new things.
teach me the ways of beauty, oh master! lol :p
Hhaha! Well I guess it’s all personal preference as well, but i’m glad I found stuff that works well for me 🙂
I thought the Enormous Lash was a secret :p I love it! I used to use it regularly but not anymore and I really can see the difference! But yah, so expensive!
I have been wanting to try Rationale after hearing your initial raves but have yet to do so. They are so pricey too! I still have the form from them in my inbox. Duh.
Yeah.. I wouldn’t repurchase, can’t be bothered for that price 😉
Rationale is awesome! Sadly also $$ but my skin really needs it..
totally OT but i love buying chocs and sweets in australia!
oh and i am severely allergic to rosehip oil i think. i used it before and broke out horribly!!!!! dont dare to try it again 🙁
Hehe I’m a bit sick of those foods so I don’t really go for them! But I go craaaazy after the regular restaurants/cafes that we normally frequent 🙂
So sad about the rosehip, and weird too cos it’s such a stable oil! 🙁
yeah i know! too bad coz i have heard so much good stuff about it 🙁
I *have* to try some of those one day! Sounds amazing. 😛
I’m glad I found what works for me, hehe. Wish it all was sold in Shanghai (and cheaper) though!
I’m always so tempted to buy Enormous Lash but I can’t bring myself to pay that much… and I know I’ll get grief from the bf haha and I’m always abit skeptical to how effective it is!
I’m currently using DHC and it works pretty well!! More like a treatment overnight or as a base.
Yeah.. I was crazy and paid that much – mainly cos I fall prey to the whole “QUICK buy stuff in Australia before you go back to China”!
It DOES work, just that it’s so $$.. argh
Dear, thanks for bringing me jojoba and rosehip oils and Rationale niacinamid serum. I’m totally in love with the latter. I use it for 3rd week and my post acne scars are fading and skin starts to look smooth. It’s pricey but definitely worth every $$. Next time i also want to try rejuvenating serum. I use oils 2-3 nights a week other nights use cream with AHA+BHA.
Yayy glad you like it! I love the Rationale skincare range, it’s so good. Yeah I think the rejuvenating serum will be good for you as it’s high in vitamin C. Wish they had a store in CN and was 50% of the retail price 😉