Did you hear that Aspect has a new range on the market? It’s the latest thing to compliment their already popular skin care routine – foundations! This Aspect Minerals Makeup review takes you through what we’ve experienced since having the range in-clinic. With no nasty ingredients, and the photo finish quality required for selfie satisfaction, […]
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Best Dry and Dehydrated Skin Care Options
Coming into the Winter months it’s easy to assume we have dry skin. Particularly those in the Southern areas of Australia. Our skin starts to look dull, feels tight and we’re desperate for Moisturiser. Did you know there is a difference between dry and dehydrated skin though? Dry skin is actually a type of skin, […]
Aspect Dr & Aspect Skincare Product Review
It’s Australia Day and we’re celebrating our Aussie Made products, which means we get to review Aspect and Aspect Dr!! This is a toughie, because… how to choose?? We’re talking over 50 products to decide between – eeek! Which would feature in your Top Aspect Product Review? I’m sure Resveratrol would top many of your […]
Makeup for Dry Skin
When it comes to makeup application, there’s two words our drier skinned friends fear the most, ‘Flaky and Cakey’. This occurs from foundation that is too matte and accentuates dryness, or products that are too heavy and leave skin feeling tight and restricted. Words such as dewy, plump, hydrated, and glowing are much more accepted, […]
Aspect Starter Kit
It is important to apply a sunblock every day – no matter the weather or your time outside. The kit doesn’t contain one. We suggest the Aspect Dry Touch SPF and use it daily.
Aspect Sun Envirostat On The Go SPF 50+
Aspect Envirostat On The Go Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 with Vitamin E is a chemical sunscreen that provides broad spectrum dry-touch protection. Suitable for facial and body use, Aspect Envirostat On The Go offers 4 hours water-resistant protection.
Unlike their physical counterparts, chemical sunscreens cannot be sweated off. Non-greasy.
Travel Q&A
Skin care while you’re travelling doesn’t have to be complex. Be it a one-off or regularly for work, check out our Travel Q&A. I fly a lot for my job, which I love, but it’s drying out my skin dreadfully. Sometimes I get into meetings or presentations and my makeup is flaking already and other […]
Long Haul Flight Skin Care Essentials
Long haul flights do damage to your skin. No matter your destination and whether you are luxuriating in first class or down the back in cattle…so what are the Long Haul Flight Skin Care Essentials? Putting some time into considering your flight skin care needs might be the difference between returning with a well […]
What We Support
We firmly believe that small (and big) business has a role to play in helping others and so we find ways to support those less fortunate. If you attend any of the events we sponsor you might see any of us. Come up, introduce yourself and say Hi. We love to meet our clients everywhere […]
Men’s Skin
Unsurprisingly, men share many of the same skin concerns as women. What sets male skin apart, however, is the underlying causes of many common skin problems. Whilst men do experience skin ageing, acne, sensitivity, pigmentation and other skin concerns in the same way that women do, often their products and treatments need to be tailored to specifically […]
Men’s Skin
Not all skins are created equal….women know this, but it is also true when it comes to male skin. While men do experience skin ageing, acne, sensitivity, pigmentation and other skin concerns just as women do, their products and treatments need to be focussed slightly differently. Skin health, for both sexes, is shaped by a […]
Vitamin C Customer Reviews – Squeeze the Radiance, Bottle the Glow!
This week we’re highlighting our Vitamin C Customer Reviews as they’re one of our top selling products! These serums have become a skincare staple for their remarkable benefits in promoting a healthy and radiant complexion. Renowned for its powerful antioxidant properties, vitamin C aids in neutralising free radicals, which can contribute to premature ageing and skin […]
Makeup Review
We consider it important to look after your skin, from cleansing to your makeup. This is why we’ve found a selection of great options that leave you with a flawless finish without undoing all your hard work. From compacts, liquids and loose powder to mascara, we’ve made sure you can feel confident from the base […]
Best Lip Balms Review
Lip balms are the unsung heroes of our beauty arsenal, providing a quick fix for dry, chapped lips while adding a touch of indulgence to our daily routines. These pocket-sized wonders offer more than just hydration; they’re a soothing escape in a tube. Whether you prefer the subtle sheen of a tinted balm or the […]
Sun Protection Product Review
Yay for more sunshine! Guess what, if you’re not into your SPF, now’s the time to refresh and apply it anyway. While we recommend using sun protection ALL year round, we often hear that people only use it when they absolutely HAVE to. Memories of thick, greasy white paste, that causes everything to stick to […]
Stress, Cortisol and Your Skin Problems
Over the last few years, most people in the world have experienced much higher levels of stress than usual. Covid, lockdowns, covid again, war, cost of living, fires and now floods. It’s been a lot. When your body is under stress, its natural response is to produce extra cortisol. What is cortisol exactly? Cortisol is […]
Freckles
Do you have freckles? Yes! Well then I say lucky you! Personally, I love freckles. They give a youthful, innocent appearance. There are even filters now that add freckles to your face, so I am obviously not alone in my sentiments. But what if you have freckles and they are the thing that you really, […]
Mask Product Reviews
We have sooooo many masks amongst our ranges. Everything from hydrating, exfoliating, oil balancing and sheet masks… we’ve gone over our favourites in these mask product reviews, so you can decide what you might like for yourself! Meg’s Mask Product Reviews “So many masks, so little time! I am a mask hoarder, and I […]
Pigmentation Product Review
Pigmentation on your face can mean a few different things. Mostly we’re talking about freckles or melasma. So, let’s work out what’s causing it before we go into our latest pigmentation product review this week… because understanding an issue can often highlight the best steps towards preventing and solving it. Freckles are more likely in […]
Essential Skincare Routine for Men – in 8 steps!
More than ever before, men are striving for healthier, more youthful looking skin. Each month, our clinic sees an increasing number of men coming in for advice, good skin care and clinical treatments, including injectables. It doesn’t take much time, nor does it have to be overly complicated to achieve good skin. Here we look at […]
Winter Skin Product Review
Experiencing dehydrated skin is uncomfortable at best, and painful at worst – and often often gets more noticeable during the colder seasons. While adding something extra to heal your cracked and dry skin can bring great relief, it’s a much better idea to plan ahead and add the extra moisture in BEFORE you have the […]
Anti-Red Product Review
Red, inflamed, dry, irritated, flakey, itchy, blotchy or just super sensitive. If any of these words describe your skin, then there are some specially designed products that can help, with great results. Read this week’s Anti-Red product review to find out some of wonderful products that we use to combat some of these issues: Meg’s […]
Gift Ideas
Gift giving has existed since the beginning of human civilisation. It may even predate it, with our closest ancestral relatives having shown signs of gift giving. Researchers believe that cavemen gave presents such as unusual shaped rocks or animal teeth. These gifts were given to strengthen social connection and to show their appreciation to others. […]
Night Cream Review ~ Our Favourites!
Goodnight everyone! No, really, we’re hoping you’ll have a REALLY good night. Especially after reading our night cream review! LOL We love being able to review products for you, and this is definitely a winner. Who doesn’t love to wake up with great skin? We have quite a few on our website though, so hopefully […]
Sun Protection Review – Our Favourites!!!
You’ve heard us tell you to wear sun protection everyday ALL. THE. TIME. Do you know what, we’re going to say it again!!! In today’s sun protection review we’re taking it one step further though and going through our fav’s for you. Sun damage is the leading cause of premature ageing, and you know what, […]
CosMedix Elite Review – Our Favourites!
CosMedix has been well known as an elite medical grade cosmeceutical brand. Formulated with skin-loving ingredients using high concentrations of active ingredients. All designed for professional skin care experts, dermatologists, aestheticians and skin care enthusiasts around the world to enjoy. Can you imagine what their Elite range will be like then? Needless to say, it’s […]
Oily Skin Care Review – Our Favourites!
This week we’re giving you our real life, honest oily skin care review. I think we can all agree that oily skin is not fun. The thought of adding skin care onto your already oily skin can be distasteful to say the least. The easily available supermarket products can often either feel like they’re sitting […]
Moisturiser Review – Our Favourites!
Do you have a favourite moisturiser? It’s often the product that we stay faithful to the most. What happens when it no longer feels quite right? When you feel like you need to keep topping it up during the day. Perhaps it’s feeling too heavy now that you’ve changed your cleanser or mask that you […]
Vitamin B Review – Our Favourites!
Are you ready to start your journey to healthy skin? We’ve put together our favourite Vitamin B Review, to help you decide if this essential serum might be right for you. This is one of the first serums that should be added to your skin care regime. It helps your skin find and maintain a […]
Best Gift Ideas – Our Favourites Revealed!
We’ve almost made it to Christmas, how did the year pass so quickly!?! For all those of you with last minute gifts to buy, we’ve almost reached our final shipping date to receive your pressies before the big day. Thus, we’ve decided to feature our Best Gift Ideas – Our Favourites Revealed! That way, all […]
Home Treatment Reviews
One of our favourite “special treats” in clinic is having a facial treatment, of course! This year has really highlighted to us the different ways to do this at home. Thus we have put together our Home Treatment Reviews to give you a few ideas, based on our experiences earlier this year. While it’s still […]
Best Lip Care Product Review
When’s the last time you gave your lips a treat? They do so much for you. Help you talk, eat, smile and even kiss. Oh, you may have a lip balm lying around, or a lipstick that matches your favourite outfit. Do you give them the thanks that they deserve though, beyond lathering them in […]
Best Wrinkle Treatments and Prevention
Wrinkles are a natural part of ageing, frustratingly true. While our genetics can determine skin texture and structure. Wrinkles are more prevalent in those with more exposure to the sun and especially with light skin. Of course, there are other factors causing wrinkles. These are the basics; such as environmental pollutants, smoking and continuous facial […]
Anti-Ageing Tips – The Secret To Looking Younger
Time goes by so quickly these days. Is it just me, or did someone hit fast forward? There’s often so much going on between our daily life and unexpected dramas. One morning, we simply wake up and wonder who’s looking back at us in the mirror. We start to look as tired as we feel, […]
Vitamin C Product Review
Once again we’re raving about the sun… but this time it’s all about healing and strengthening! When we talk about Antioxidants in your skin care assisting you combat UV damage, the most important addition is Vitamin C! This is the reason it’s our favourite antioxidant for everyday use. It helps repair your skin while slowing […]
Sunscreen Product Review
Isn’t the sun a glorious thing. Light and warmth make a big difference to our lifestyle and mood. If you’ve been following our blog for a while, you’ll know it’s both your skins best friend and worst enemy. Sun damage is the largest contributor to accelerating our skin’s ageing process. Yet, Vitamin D is an […]
BB and CC Creams Product Review
When we are asked for foundation recommendations, we tend to ask – how much coverage do you want, and how much time do you want to spend on your makeup? Many of us are leading busy lives now. Trying to be a successful career woman, mother, housekeeper, life coach, accountant, team member, best friend and […]
Preparing young skin for the future
‘If only I cared for my skin when I was young’… The benefit of hindsight does not help us in our older years. So, we need to teach our kids from an early age some of the most important life lessons. Aside from getting a good education, exploring the world and saving money… the one […]
Skin Care for Men
As a vast generalisation, there are a few different types of fellas in this world. Those who spend quite a bit of time looking in the mirror (the Sexy Fella). Some who secretly look in the mirror (the Shy Fella) and those who don’t even own a mirror (the Cruisy Fella). But whatever fella you […]
Covering Redness
Do we all remember the scene in Clueless where Dee is applying Cher’s makeup for her big date night with Christian. She repeatedly complains that she’s ALL RED!!! The most unwanted/disapproved finish to any lady’s makeup is redness! We all fear it and want to immediately hide it up. Buying every product claiming perfection when […]
Exfoliators and Masks – Product Review
Sometimes, no matter how much product you use, your skin still looks and feels dull. If you’re not using exfoliators and masks this is probably why. Your skin naturally sheds cells all the time. This layer of dead skin cells loves to soak up your skin care products too. That means only a small amount […]
Winter Makeup Essentials
Winter has only just begun, yet we’re almost certain you’ve noticed some changes in the texture, appearance and feel of your skin. Your showers are hotter, there’s heating on, you find you aren’t drinking as much water. All of a sudden, your previously glowing, hydrated skin is looking a little dull. Once Winter arrives, your […]
5 Minute Natural Makeup Secrets for the New Mum
As a new Mum, you’ll most certainly notice changes in your skin and appearance. Unfortunately, the “Did you get any sleep last night?” comments are inevitable. Sleep deprivation tends to show its true colours, square and centre on our previously glowing faces. Luckily, there’s 5 minute natural makeup tips to help. Many of us […]
Prepping Skin for Makeup
We know, all you want to do is slather on that foundation and give your skin an even flawless coverage BUT makeup applied without prepping skin first, is a recipe for disaster. Whatever your skin type, foundation with no moisture underneath, will move through out the day causing patchy, uneven, dehydrated, powdery looking complexion. By […]
Repairing Sun Damage
Remember the good old days? Driving to the beach on those hot summer days…no seat-belts, the back of your thighs sticking to the back-seat vinyl of your parents Kingswood. Spending the whole day in the sun playing cricket and building sand castles. No hat, no sunblock, just golden brown bodies running around all day without […]
Sun Protection | Easy to Miss Body Bits
Summer – we love it or we don’t! Either way it effects us in many ways. How we live our life, what we eat and drink, how much exercise we get, how our skin feels and how our skin ages. Whether yours ages more slowly or more rapidly than your pre-determined genetic rate depends on […]
Body Care – Natural and Organic
Hands up who applies 15 skin care products to their face twice a day, but fails to add just one nourishing layer of moisturiser to their entire body? Who ALSO adds in a daily body cleanse and weekly body scrub? Just as we thought, not many hands heading towards the sky! We can all now […]
Bridal Makeup – DIY!
Let’s talk about your up and coming wedding day. We’re almost certain you’ve got a clear vision of how the day will run… you’re either excited by the fun, but crazy chaos, that comes with a hair and makeup team, or you’d prefer to keep it simple (and hopefully calm) by adding the glamour of […]
Teens, Hormones & Acne – 2 Perfect skin care kits.
Teen years? Remember back when? Do you have one or more at home? It can be a wonderful time for a parent watching your youngster emerge into a young adult with ideas and thoughts that you have helped form and yet they are all their own! This time of life is full of confidence, or […]
Dark Skin Hormonal Acne – Common Q&A
Diet has a strong correlation with hormonal acne and so it’s important to consider your diet. Eating less processed foods and sugars. Instead basing your daily staples on fresh veggies and fruit and ensuring you’re eating sufficient protein. Often students cannot afford red meat and good quality fish and so reply on pasta, rice and […]
5 Essential Ski Holiday Skin Care Items
The days are shorter and the nights are longer, and those fun summer holidays are just a distant memory, but Winter can offer some of the most adventurous and action filled holidays out there. So if you’re planning a trip to the snow, you’re in for a real treat…check out our ski holiday skin care […]
Travel Makeup Tips
Packing a suitcase or a backpack can be tricky and being able to add those little things that help to make you feel like yourself can sometimes make or break a trip. You can still take your basics with foundation, UV protection, lip and eye makeup – your usual routine may just need a little […]
Seasonal Skin Changes and What To Do About Them
Autumn – how do we know it’s here? Well, my 2½-year-old grandson used to tell me with expansive waves of his arms “Grandma – it’s when the leaves on the trees turn yellow and go all crinkly and crunchy !!” He was right, of course, and as a proud Grandma I would tell him so, […]
Treating Uneven Skin Tone and Pigmentation
Do you have uneven skin tone, brown spots or melasma on your face? Do you find them unsightly and would like the spots to vanish, returning your skin to the way it used to be? When it comes to treating uneven skin tone and pigmentation it can be difficult to know where to start! Uneven […]
Sensitive and Reactive Skin
Sensitive and reactive skin is not pleasant at the best of times, and unfortunately it makes finding skincare difficult. The last thing you want to do is try 100 different options, leaving you in more pain that when you started. But, you’re desperate to solve the issue once and for all. Sensitive Skin Having a […]
Tricks of the Trade – For Men / Unisex
Rosie’s Tricks of the Trade – for MEN – but we won’t tell if you are not a man and find this interesting! It’s all relevant for everyone. Tricks of the Trade?! There are 3 simple products to get you started – easy! 1. Why use a cleanser? Tricks of the Trade… Throughout the day, our […]
Skincare for men – regimes
Generally speaking, men do look for a simple life – well we all do really! Skincare for men can be simple. To help those that feel uncomfortable with “skincare product” but would like a changed skin, we have created two skincare kits. Either one of these will make it simple for anyone to begin their […]
Congested Pores and Acne Treatments
How do you clear congested pores? Understand what is happening. Run your fingers gently over your face. If it feels smooth, similar to a baby’s bum, it’s well hydrated and in excellent condition. Perhaps it feels rough and easily flakes though, then it’s probably dry, quite impaired and dehydrated. If it feels bumpy and […]
Acne Explained
The bane of life for many of us… a pimple! Even if you are predominantly clear skinned there will be times just when you don’t want them that one pops up – usually right in the middle of your forehead or chin! When its just one or two usually it’s stress and diet that […]
Travel Skin Made Easy – packing for a healthy skin
Planning a trip? Putting some time into considering your skin care needs might be the difference between returning with a well hydrated, happy and healthy skin or one which takes months to recover from all the stresses of your trip. When you are travelling, whether it is to warmer climes or the snow, whether you […]
Our Favourite Products for Over 45 year olds
(Written by Emma) Aspect Hand Cream – Our hands are exposed to so much if you think about it! UV rays when driving or riding, harsh antibacterial gels and handwashes, detergents and general hard work! They need nourishing and protecting with useful ingredients that actually help to replenish and protect the skin’s barrier. Aspect Dr Resveratrol – Occurring […]
Christmas skin survival tips
This is a short, sharp and hopefully helpful guide to Christmas skin and potential pressies. Everyone tends to be too busy for lots of words! Don’t expect too much from your skin whilst you are eating and drinking differently and often excessively! Drink lots more water, wash your makeup off every night and NEVER forget […]
Men’s Skincare – Our Macho Blokes study
We promised you the stories of our two Macho blokes who have been trialling our Men’s kits – We hope you enjoy! Macho Man 1 – Chris Written by Meagan. about her husband, who has never used skin care and – actually consented to both using it, being written about and having his photos used!! The end […]
A Males Perspective on skin care
Men’s Skin Month deserves some stories – we hope you enjoy these and one or more are helpful for yourself or a man in your life! What better way to illustrate the diversity of men and their attitude to skin care than to tell you some stories. Some of the men I have chosen have […]
Find out what others are saying…
TESTIMONIALS Thank you to everyone who has sent feedback; it is very much appreciated. We learn from these comments so we can improve our service and care for you and your skin. Existing customers, you can leave a Testimonial from your account page. I have had 2 peels with Zoe now and leave every appointment glowing. […]
Your Skin and the Sun
Too much is not a good thing if you are concerned about ageing. Feeling the warmth of the sun on our backs generally makes us feel good about the world. Sunlight also provides us with Vitamin D, an essential part of helping our body to function effectively and healthily. There is currently a lot of […]
Acne
Acne, pimples, breakouts, blackheads, congestion We all suffer from one or all of these at some stage of our lives… Whatever age or sex you are, it is your hormones that set a series of events in place which see your skin erupting in all manner of ways. Your hormones, however are influenced by many […]
Rosacea Skincare Explained
Do you have flushing of the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead? You may have rosacea. Check out Rosacea skincare options based on which symptoms you are showing. Rosacea is a condition which occurs when groups of capillaries close to the surface of the skin become inflamed and dilated resulting in blotchy red areas, small bumps and […]