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NO MORE NASTIES With Meagan Rawlings About a year and a half ago I decided to make a switch to more natural products. After doing a huge amount of research into ingredients I was shocked by the amount of toxic chemicals which were in all of my favourite beauty products. Since then I have found some incredible natural skincare and makeup must-haves. Here are my top 5.
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The Botanic Alchemist Facial Elixir
RMS ‘Un-Coverup’ #22
Hurraw Lip Balms
Inika Hyaluronic Acid Primer
The most amazing face oil ever! Super nourishing and healing.
This natural Foundation melts onto the skin and creates a beautiful glowy finish.
This is a must have, I have about 3 different flavours going at all times!
Amazing for dry or dehydrated skin, it totally plumps and hydrates.
5. Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Meringue The perfect pinky nude, I am obsessed!!
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SKIN SAVIOURS With Stacey Banfield It always seems to be when you have something that you’re looking forward to, your skin decides to sabotage you and have a wee breakdown. This is totally not ideal and so typical, but I finally think after all my years in the beauty industry I may have found a few products and things you can do to try and help prevent stress break outs from happening.
polished. This also means any makeup you are going to be wearing will apply not only alot easier, but it will leave you with a more flawless looking finish. If you are wanting to prep your skin for an event such as a wedding, I would also recommend having microdermabrasion and facial treatments 6 months prior to the day.
The first step I advise to all my brides to be and anyone who has a special event coming up, is to drink LOTS of water in the month or so leading up to it. Obviously we don’t always get that much notice, but water is the best way to keep your skin hydrated and bright from the inside out, plus it won’t cost you a cent - even better!
When it comes to cleansers, it’s all about finding the right one for your specific concerns. I personally love the Clearing Skin Wash by Dermalogica out of all the cleansers I have tried over the years. The salicylic acid helps with congestion, and the beta hydroxy acid helps to stimulate natural exfoliation which in turn helps to prevent future breakout activity.
Alongside drinking lots of water, and trying to not touch your face with your hands, it’s also best to keep the sugary drinks to a minimum. Sugar and stress are a bad combination, and are enough to really make those little bumps under the skin rear their heads, especially when you would prefer they didn’t.
Aside from using good skincare, there are many other affordable products that are fantastic quick fixes, when it comes to blemishes. My favourite one that I find works the best when it comes to a spot treatment, is the Mario Badescu drying l otion.This is hands down one of my holy grail products that I suggest to everyone! Available from Mecca Maxima and only $26, it really is magic!
However when it comes to skincare, exfoliating and cleansing are key to really clearing out the skin from deep within. It can be expensive, and you may not require a whole new routine but they are two steps that I think are super important alongside moisturising. I absolutely love using the Dermalogica Microfoliant, this is great for all skin types and isn’t drying or harsh like some exfoliants can be. Exfoliating is an important step as it helps to remove impurities, and flakiness and will leave your skin feeling beautifully
I apply a small amount at night time, with a cotton tip if i feel a bump coming up under the skin. Literally by the morning it has already dried it out, and by day 2 after treatment, the impurity has disappeared completely. So there you have it, a few tips that really will make a world of difference when it comes to maintaining healthy clear skin.
STACEY’S MUST-HAVES
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant - 74g RRP $102
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Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash - 250ml RRP $65
Mario Bedescu Drying Lotion RRP $26
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Photography & Styling: Jennifer of Barely There Beauty
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