While we specialise and love our skincare products, we stock a range of makeup to compliment differing skin types. This is because using makeup that contains pore blocking ingredients can counteract all the good work you put into having healthy skin. Check out the makeup products reviewed to see what we use and enjoy ourselves. […]
Medik8 Skincare Range
This extensive range of professional Medik8 skincare has been created by Elliot Isaacs, an Englishman who studied physiology alongside pharmacology and biochemistry. After his studies, Elliot backpacked around the world where he became increasingly interested in different species of flora and the healing properties they possess. When he returned home, he combined his new love […]
At Home Treatment Product Review
We love to have a treatment here in the clinic (who wouldn’t?!), but we realise not everyone is able to have a monthly personalised session with a skin therapist. You would think working in our clinic we’d all be pampered like princesses. Realistically we’re all so busy that often it can be months in-between sessions. […]
Anti-Ageing Skincare Ingredients
Have you ever looked at the back of the bottle of one of your skin care products and wondered what all those words mean? We talk a lot about avoiding nasty chemicals in skin care. We can assure you that we don’t stock products that contain any in our clinic, but sometimes, even the good […]
Must Have Skin Boosting Products
Last fortnight, hopefully you read our article on our top 5 skin boosting products. If not, you can read it here. But we had so many brilliant products that we wanted to share with you, that we ran out of space. So here are the remaining must have skin boosting products, details of their amazing […]
Vitamin A – Retinol Product Review
As we age our body slows down, we may not like it – but it’s normal. While some forms of ageing we need to accept, there is actually quite a lot we can do for our skin. We know that our skin cell turnover reduces as we age, and science has been using Retinoids to […]
Top 5 Products To Boost Your Skin
We talk so much about the essentials in skin care; a good cleanser, vitamins A and C, moisturisers and SPF, but there are many other products that will really lift your skin care game and deliver results that you will love. These top 5 products to boost your skin are taking your daily skincare routine […]
NEW CosMedix Products Reviewed
CosMedix is one of our luxe brands, brining the best quality ingredients combined with great results. Not only this, but the packaging and feel of the products is always top notch. So, what can be more exciting than their bringing out not one, but four new products at once!!! These NEW CosMedix products reviewed by […]
Congestion
Between environmental stressors, humidity, sweat, sebum and dead skin cells, it’s safe to say that our pores don’t have it easy. The penalty for clogged pores ranges from blackheads to acne breakouts. But recurring blockages could be a sign of congested skin. What exactly does it mean and how do you find your way around […]
Best Acne Treatment Products Reviewed
No matter what kind of acne you suffer, we can help you choose the right products. A common misconception of acne is that you need to strip your skin of all its oil. Sometimes the opposite is true. Acne needs nurturing. It needs moisture, products that calm inflammation and help to heal and strengthen your […]
Aspect Dr – Why The Hype
Aspect Dr is 100% Australian owned and made which is something that is important to a lot of Australians. Their products are manufactured in Melbourne and they employ hundreds of staff members! The brand has actually only been around since 2007, which is quite amazing, considering the amount of traction it has gained in such […]
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 […]
Chirally Correct Skincare
W We are often asked what is so special about the products we stock. We look out for chirally correct skincare, which is a fancy way of saying your skin likes them better. But why? Lets go into more detail for you… Our skin, which is our body’s largest organ, has millions of chiral receptors […]
Splurge Product Review
There is nothing quite like the feeling of grabbing a bargain. Sometimes though, actually, quite a lot of the time, there are things that we really really, like really really want that are just a little out of our budget. Especially skin care. The old saying ‘you get what you pay for’ often rings true […]
Elderly Skin – Beyond 70s
Older skin is more sensitive and susceptible to a lot of skin diseases and conditions. Our skin becomes thinner and naturally dryer, making it much easier to damage and dry out. When this happens, it takes much longer to heal. This means that elderly skin is more prone to irritation, scaling, and infection. Without a […]
Kissed Earth Product Review
Over the summer break our NEW Kissed Earth range of supplements arrived, yay! With options for collagen boosting, antioxidants, detoxing, alkalising and even improving our brain function during stress there’s a range to chose from. Why have we chosen to stock these? Because healthy skin is often related to having a healthy body. When we […]
Stem Cells
In skin care, you will find that there have been some amazing advancements in the use of stem cells for anti-ageing outcomes. There are both stem cells derived from the human body as well as stem cells derived from plants. We stock products that contain both, but before we look at the differences and their […]
Best Kits With The Essentials
Starting out with new skin care can often be a challenge – with so many products available, how do you choose? Kits are a great way of trying products in an economic way, seeing results and deciding if they are right for you. They are also great gift options and a great option for all […]
Gifts Under $50 – Our Favourites!
Christmas shopping can be stressful and it sure adds up to a lot of money, so this week, we wanted to showcase some products in our store that make great gifts under $50. These are products that are perfect for friends, sisters, school teachers or yourselves, and are sure to offer great results! Read our […]
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. […]
Colorescience Review – Our Favourites!
From sunlight, to pollution, to free radicals, ColoreScience is going way beyond UV. They’re obsessively overprotective about preventing skin damage. And that’s exactly why we love them! Skincare battles are best won before they are fought. Because investing in scientific innovation now, means we won’t have to pay the price for free radical damage later. Check […]
Aspect Skincare Review – Our Favourites!
Aspect™ continues to lead the global movement toward results-driven skincare products that are gentle, yet highly effective. Both Aspect and Aspect Dr skincare products deliver high-performing active ingredients that help to enhance, rejuvenate and cosmetically correct the skin without irritation. Today is our Aspect Skincare Review. Yes, it’s products from the beloved Aspect Blue range (we […]
Enzymes in Skincare
Enzymes is one of the words that you often hear about when talking about skin care and one that we know we love. Do you actually know what they are, where they come from and what they do though? Here we will break it down for you, so you know why having enzymes in your […]
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 […]
Osmosis The Big 4
Recently we wrote about menopause and the part in which hormone depletion plays in the deterioration of our collagen and elastin. In this article, we are highlighting possibly the big 4 products on the market that will allow our skin to renew itself in ways that it could naturally when we were in our 20’sand […]
Welcome Omnilux Contour!
Oh sweet lord, we are pumped in the clinic today! Our Omnilux At-Home LED Light Therapy stock has arrived. We will be stocking the three most popular LED treatments. Omnilux CONTOUR have two options, one for your face, and the other for your neck and décolleté, then lastly there’s the Omnilux CLEAR for acne and […]
Omnilux CLEAR
With COVID making in-clinic skin treatments so difficult, it’s made receiving your acne skin treatments very difficult. We’ve decided to stock the Omnilux CLEAR so that you can continue to treat and revive your acne prone skin. With FDA clearance specifically for acne, Omnilux CLEAR has been proven to kill bacteria and help reduce oil […]
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, […]
Facial Yoga ~ it’s a thing!
There are so many questions to be asked about Facial Yoga. Like; What is it? What does it do? Who has time to even do that? How can we possibly do that with our phone in our hand? All valid questions. It seems to me that Facial Yoga is up there with the vagina egg […]
Wellness Product Review – Our Favourites!
Our skin is a reflection of what’s going on inside our bodies… so frustrating, but true. Our wellness product review this week is focusing on ways to boost your bodies “inside” health. In an ideal world, we’d eat a healthy diet, exercise just the right amount and have a stress-free life without any added hormonal […]
Best Menopause Skin Solutions And More!!!
What disappoints me about our ‘western’ culture is that women are not celebrated nearly enough. From a young age, we as women are taught that any body changes are something to be kept secret, not talked about – especially in front of boys and men. Like getting our first period, a first bra, or the […]
Body Products Review – Our Favourites!
We focus a lot on our faces at The Skin Care Clinic, as it often shows the most visible signs of ageing and damage first. Realistically we have a whole body covered in skin though. So, not to be left out, we’ve put together this body products review so you can see what else we enjoy. […]
Humidity and Skin
I would like to start this article by apologising to all our hot and humid climate customers out there who may often feel forgotten in our articles. We tend to write about dry skin and winter skin and it hasn’t been until now that I live in the tropics that I understand that there is […]
Societe Review – Our Favourites!
We’ve had lots of fun with our Societe Review this week. We each have our favourites and for a very good reason. This brand has our go-to options for both excessive acne as well as anti-ageing! It’s heavily based in botanical ingredients matched with scientific advancements. Not only does it focus on Ageing and Acne, […]
Acne Scarring
Our skin has three main layers. Starting with the outermost, the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis. The layers protect our fragile insides from the elements, from UV rays and bacteria, and they also help produce vitamin D thanks to sunlight. Any area with sebaceous glands is prone to acne — but it mainly occurs […]
Masks Product Review – Our Favourites!
When we add a mask to our clients faces in-clinic we have a wide range of “additions” we can use to make it personalised to your skins needs. What do we do at home though? While it’d be great to think we’d each get a facial during the week, we’re normally too busy. Thus, we’re […]
Collagen and Elastin
Collagen and Elastin in our skin is a lot like the foundations of a building. In order to have strong and stable homes, we need good foundations, and it is exactly the same with skin. We need collagen and elastin to maintain structure and form. The thing with collagen and elastin though, is that it […]
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 […]
Face & Body Scrub Review – Our Favourites!
With so many of us in hibernation due to covid, we’re reviewing ways to pamper ourselves without leaving the house. Today we’re focusing on your whole body with our face & body scrub review. Something you can do while relaxing in a bath or shower, and leaving you feeling soft and smooth. You’ll find you’ll need […]
Melasma Treatments
Do you think you (or someone you know) have Melasma? Curious to know what it is, and the best melasma treatments available? You’re in the right place then! What is melasma and what does it look like? Melasma is a common skin disorder, particularly affecting women. Loosely translated, the word melasma means “black spot.” If […]
Hyaluronic Acid Review – Our Favourites!
Is you skin starting to feel dehydrated and dry? Be it from hormonal changes, environmental damage or being inside with the heater on – parched skin feels terrible. With so many of us spending more time indoors due to Covid, it seems a great time to have a Hyaluronic Acid review. It’s a great way […]
Best Under Eye Cream For Dark Circles
Many people suffer from dark circles and puffiness under their eyes. It can be a chronic problem or one that simply pops up when it is least wanted! The reason why we don’t like it is because having dark areas under the eyes makes us look older than we actually are. It’s an age-old story […]
Dermalist Review – Our Favourites!
Although relatively new to our range, Dermalist have been creating and perfecting their formulations since 2011 and launched their range for sale in Australia in 2019. Having moved overseas, I’m no longer surrounded by products to try, and have found after using Dermalist I really don’t have the urge to! Check out my honest Dermalist […]
Pregnant Skin Care Routine
The hormonal changes we endure as a pregnant woman not only have us reaching for the ice cream tub, or crying at TV commercials, they also contribute to the many changes we see in our skin. For all panicking women out there, we can now confirm that your fluctuating hormones and increased blood flow, are […]
Things That Hydrate Review – Our Favourites!
Coming into Winter, it is not unusual to have dehydrated skin. When the humidity in the air drops, the water in your skin evaporates faster, leaving you with the feeling of dry skin. You’re also more likely to sit inside with a heater on, while drinking less water, further drying you out. This process isn’t […]
Sensitive and Reactive Skin Care Options
Sensitive skin can be painful and frustrating to live with. While you want relief from your skin, you can often become wary of skincare products. Don’t despair though, we are leading you through our sensitive and reactive skin care options. Helping you find calm and clear skin. Sensitive Skin Having skin that is easily […]
Aspect Minerals Makeup Review – Our Favourites!
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, […]
Sensitive Skin Care Review – Our Favourites!
Having sensitive or reactive skin is both a painful and frustrating problem. We completely understand that many of you will feel very wary of trying anything new on your skin – and yet are often desperate for your skin to improve. We have put together this sensitive skin care review so you can see what […]
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, […]
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 […]
Oily Skin – 8 Tips To Balanced Skin
Do you suffer from oily skin? Maybe just part of your face is oily, like your T section. Perhaps you don’t start out feeling oily, but by half way through the day, you need to blot your face. Or maybe your makeup has trouble staying put throughout the day? If this sounds like you, you […]
Anti Ageing Skin Care Review – Our Favourites!
We have sooooo many great products for ageing skin on our website. No surprise really, as watching your skin getting older isn’t fun. Which ones do we actually use ourselves though? To give you a better insight into our range, we’ve put our anti ageing skin care review out there for all of you to […]
Best Skincare for Ageing Skin
When it comes to skincare for ageing skin, the list can seem endless. Let’s narrow the field for you, while helping you understand both what and why you may want/need certain skincare products. What causes ageing skin? As you age naturally, new cell growth slows down and the healing of damaged cells is less […]
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 […]
Best Vitamin E Skin Care for Glowing Skin
Vitamin E is found naturally in the skin in varying forms and is cleverly able to travel deep into the skin to the dermis. This is due to it being lipid-soluble and a powerful antioxidant in its own right, though when combined with other ingredients – WOW, it can have some punch! That’s why we’re […]
Things That Calm – Our Favourites Reviewed!
We’re taking a break from stressed skin with our Things That Calm review! I’m sure you’ve all experienced red, hot inflamed skin at some stage. Be it sunburn, shaving rash, dermatitis, rosacea, skin treatments or sensitive skin. The result can feel horrible and seem to take an age to calm down. As well as using […]
Vitamin D in skin care – finding balance for your skin
The use of Vitamin D in skin care is only relatively new and this super Vitamin D cream from Societe hasn’t been on our shelves for long, but we are already in love with the results. Here is a little about the importance of Vitamin D for the health of our skin. In order to […]
Vitamin C Review – Our Favourites!
Enjoying the sun? We love the Sun here in Australia, but let’s face it, it’s harsh. With one of highest rates of Melanoma’s in the world, we also need to be careful. For many of us the damage is already showing, starting as a tan or freckles and slowly ageing our skin. Did you know there’s […]
Vitamin C skin care for strength
This week it is all about Vitamin C, one of the most important serums to add to your skin care routine. Here we talk about what it is and why you’ll love it. What is Vitamin C skin care? Vitamin C is the most important Antioxidant to combat UV damage in your skin. However, […]
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 […]
Vitamin B Skin Care – Every Skin Needs it
This week we are looking at Vitamin B skin care options. Vitamin B continues to be one of our top selling serums, and here you will find out why. What are Vitamin B serums? Vitamin B is a wonderful vitamin for skin care because it is so versatile. Not only does it perform so […]
Vitamin A Skin Care Review – Our Favourites!
We’re all working towards that perfect, healthy skin. Glowing with natural beauty and making us feel confident. The reality is though, that your skin is a part of your living body, and changes and matures as you do. Guess what though, you don’t have to make it worse, and you can actually make it better. […]
Vitamin A (Retinol) improves your skin
Over the next few months, we will be providing in-depth information about vitamin serums – what they are – how they are made – what they do and who should use them. This week, we are delving into Vitamin A (retinol). What is Vitamin A (Retinol)? Vitamin A is commonly referred to as 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 […]
Best Way To Get Glowing Skin
Because I own a skin clinic, people expect me to have amazing glowing skin all of the time, but just like most people, I have good days and bad days. Last Friday was a bad day, which is just so typical, because it was the night that I was finally going out with some mums […]
Favourite Beauty Indulgence Revealed
What’s your favourite beauty indulgence? That special something, that you simply love to do, putting a huge smile on your face and likely a hole in your pocket? Well, as you can well imagine, we have quite a few amongst us! We’re letting our secrets out, and sharing them with you today. Can you guess […]
Acne in your 40’s & 50’s – when it suddenly appears.
It’s not fair, when you’ve never had a pimple in your life, or certainly not since your teenage years, to be suddenly inflicted with breakouts and Acne in your 40’s or 50’s. Acne during this stage of your life is not often talked about – so let’s help you work out what you can do… […]
One Product You Cannot Be Without
You know your all important favourite? The One Product You Cannot Be Without? That you feel like crying over when you realise it’s all gone… nooooooo! Well, we certainly do here in the clinic, and we’re sharing them with you today. In fact, we’d get so many emails, desperate because someone’s favourite had run […]
Pregnant and Breastfeeding Skin!
Congratulations! Pregnancy is an amazing time in life and should be fully enjoyed. However, for many women, this exciting time is over-shadowed by problematic skin. This is made extra difficult right now, as you may not be able to receive one-on-one guidance due to social distancing rules. Let’s at least take you through your skin […]
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 […]
Benefits of Micellar Water
I have to admit, I did used to laugh at the thought of buying Micellar Water. Why would you pay for a bottle of water?? BUT after trying it out in our clinic, I am now completely hooked and cannot be without it. I use it on clients to remove makeup, which works so well, […]
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 Hyaluronic Acid Serums For Your Skin
What’s your ideal skin? It’s likely soft, plump and glowing with good health. When you’re no longer achieving this epitome of skin health naturally, it’s time to invest in Hyaluronic Acid… Acid? Really? Yes!!! Get ready to discover why Hyaluronic Acid is your skin’s new best friend. In truth it’s always been your skin’s best […]
Morning Skin Care Routine Reviewed
What did you do when you woke up this morning? Did you bounce out of bed, ready to begin a new day, or did you have to drag your sluggish body into action? There are many ways to start your day, and your skin care is no different. We’ve had fun reviewing our morning skin […]
Vitamin A – essential for your skin
Vitamin A – Facts, Types and Use Vitamin A skin care products improve the health of your skin. They work by normalising how your skin functions, which in turn helps your skin to stay strong and healthy. This makes it a powerhouse in your skin care regime. It was conclusively proven in 1996 that Vitamin […]