Hidden Harmony World

Beauty

Rate this:

Like this:

Like Loading...

Search for:

Instagram

Been ages since I posted my morning face and makeup used. Well you’ll see not much has changed... pretty standard for the most part 🌟Skin Prep: Exfoliated with Radical Enzyme Peel, generous mist of Dr Hauschka toner, DrDG Vitamin C+Collagen Serum followed by Hyaluronic Cushion. Finally obvs newest sunscreen The Lotus 🌟Base: Erborian Glow Creme, under eye concealer by Inglot, overall base Chanel Les Beiges 🌟Cheeks: Kevyn Aucoin Pink Sand 🌟Dusted off with Guerlain Meteorites 🌟Eyes: lined with Mavala Liquid Liner in Brun (loving fine tip for more controlled precision), L’oreal Superstar Mascara Primer followed by UD Perversion 🌟Lips: Pixi Liquid Lip 🌟Fume: Raaw by Trice Perfume Oil Santal 🌟Hair ends nourished with Christophe Robin Anti Frizz Rescue Milk, touched up on mid length to tips . . #friendsofcalissa #radicalskincare #drhauschka #erborian #inglot #drdennisgross #loreal #urbandecay #raawbytrice #pixibeauty #christopherobin #mavala #luxemakeup #makeupmess #motd #fotd #makeupblogger #makeupaddict #makeupjunkie #makeupregime #makeupproduct #beautyroutine #melbourneblogger #instabeauty #instablogger #bbloggerau #bbloggers #ausbeautyblogger #beautybloggers #beautycommunity

Over last couple of days, I’ve been missing Chicago quite a bit and dug up some old pics. This one was when @ummbaby spoilt me with some @a.florenceskincare Cleansing Balm (background was my cleansing cabinet😫😤) . #cleansingbalm #aflorenceskincare #elemis #amaretta #leahlaniskincare #superfacialist #luxeskincare #ecoluxe #skincarediary #nightskinroutine #skincarejunkie #skincareregime #skincareblogger #skincareproduct #skincareroutine #beautyroutine #melbourneblogger #instabeauty #instablogger #bblogger #bbloggers #beautyblogger #beautybloggers #beautycommunity

I’ve never done a post like this, but when I reflected back on my time spent on IG, I’ve stalked and followed more dog and cat accounts than beauty accounts. I pick up my phone each morning and when I look at IG, I don’t scroll through my beauty feed, I look for the dogs & cats (includes pandas, otters too). Of course those who know me well, know I have a soft corner for bullies, English ones in particular. Anyway, I don’t want to go on and on, but these are some dogs I see on my feed of their skincare junkie mamas😘These guys give me more joy than hauls, routines, reviews and empties... Top row, left to right: 🐶@tracidrury Riley & Diva 🐶@edithandpearl, Sara’s bullies Pearl & Trudie 🐶@lucydorling1980 Daisy May Bottom row, left to right: 🐶@bubbaandcurry, Christie’s Bubba I miss him too, such a character 🐶@Harveythefunnyfrenchie, Sari’s bacon loving Frenchie 🐶@beautyandthemountains, Marissa’s Maggie and Alessa Of course there are many many more I stalk on a daily basis, perhaps another post or will post in my stories. #dogsofinstagram #englishbulldog #frenchbulldog

Introducing some skin and hair newbies in my stash, however some of them are reintroductions because they’re so good! . 🦄Radical Skincare Express Enzyme Peel, the colour screams unicorns to me, don’t know why🤔 But Im going to give this a go on the weekend, and hoping it stands true to its name 🍊Dr Hauschka Toner, reintroduction in my routine, love this brand and wished I used it more consistently 🍇Caudalie Radiance Serum, again reintroduction 💦Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Cushion, yet another reintroduction 🧖🏻‍♀️Christophe Robin Prickly Pear Shampoo, I love the regenerative mask in this range, to the point I have back up however never tried the shampoo🤷🏻‍♀️ 🧚🏼‍♀️Christophe Robin Anti Frizz Rescue Milk, is newest from CR. I’ve used this twice and Im so glad it doesn’t weigh my fine hair down or make it sticky or oily. This deserves its own post soon. 🌞The Lotus Sunscreen, is another chemical sunscreen find, thanks to Lisa @beautybemused A non sticky, no white cast, doesn’t make my skin oily and makeup sits wonderfully on top. Much to my surprise, Mr HHW wears this sunscreen too, when he hates it. . . . #prgift #friendsofcalissa #calissa #radicalskincare #drhauschka #drdennisgross #caudalie #christopherobin #thelotus #koreabemused #luxuryskincare #flatlay #ecoluxe #skincarediary #nightskinroutine #skincareaddict #skincarejunkie #skincareregime #skincareblogger #skincareproduct #skincareroutine #beautyroutine #melbourneblogger #instabeauty #instablogger #bblogger #bbloggers #beautyblogger #beautybloggers #beautycommunity

My review of African Botanics Le Masque HydraLift Intense, while the first impressions from my last post still stand. A supremely hydrating and plumping overnight mask, but also very temperamental overnight mask which does tend to pill depending on serum or oil you choose to layer with in your routine. The brand have been very open and explicit about its pilling potential, due to alga-thorny shrub complex that it contains, creates a non-occlusive mesh-like layer on the skin. If you’re anything like me, who wants actives in your routine, may be it Retinol or Acids or Vit C, or whatever else, layering with these serums could be hit or miss. I’ve been experimenting using this many diff ways, full routine with serum, mask and oil or essence, serum and mask mixed in oil etc. So far it has worked best for me, with a good hard working acid (low pH acid) mist and overnight mask (either oil mixed in or on top, though on top it could pill depending on the oil... in this instance it was Darphin for me). Did it stand true to its heavy claims❓ . 1️⃣Lift, firm and deeply hydrate the skin - Deeply Hydrate, yes sir you sure hydrated my skin proper. Days when I did not respect my body (poor/rebellious diet, sleep and lifestyle observed) this mask sure concealed it all and successfully faked it. Win for me, even when it did lift or firm my skin. Of course for more mature skins, that wouldn’t satisfy the claims. Also before going out and makeup application, I applied a decent layer and skin was plumped. View of my bare no filter skin in the morning, shows plumpiness👉🏼 2️⃣Brighten skin with stabilized vitamin C and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) - yes my skin was calm and healthy, however the brightening properties didn’t blow me away. It was more subtle for me, which is also fine. Perhaps over more prolonged use I would see this more clearly Continued below👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

The newest @boxwalla presents African Botanics Le Masque Hydralift Intense (retail value at $180, 50ml). This box screams bang on value at $49.95. If this masque has been on Wishlist to try, no better time than now to try this at excellent value. . Claims: This is a hydrating, firming mask that combines African adaptogenic plants like South African Aloe Ferox, Resurrection plant and Honey Bush along with different molecular weights of hyaluronic acids, water-binding red seaweed, fermented yeast and other marine actives like Microalga Glucans & Chlorella. It also contains stabilized vitamin C and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) that brighten the skin. The mask contains a complex made from an algae (Kappaphycus alvarezii) and a shrub called Caeselpinia Spinosa, that creates a mesh like non-occlusive 'second skin' layer, that optimizes moisture retention and reinforces the skin's natural barrier. It works to lift, firm and deeply hydrate the skin, smoothing the skin's surface, repairing the natural barrier and aiding in the prevention of water loss from the skin, helping the skin maintain its moisture levels. . Some heavy deep claims here, tonight is my trial night. First impressions are, appreciate the tube packaging. On application it’s cooling, light gel like consistency, applied to skin and absorbed nicely. The scent is quite pleasant. Once absorbed it left my skin feeling tight, so I had to go over with an oil (from previous boxes African Botanics Fleur d’Afrique). I for one cannot wait to see the results with this mask. I’m going to experiment using it a couple of different ways. Today I used on clean toned skin with no serum so the result tomorrow would hopefully speak for the product itself. Personally I would not spend $180 unless it makes a dramatic and significant impact on my skin. It needs to be indispensable part of my routine for committing that moolah. Trial night one under way......

Fabulous Hair Day MUST be grammed! This happens may be once or twice a week when I actually bother to wash my hair, else it’s dry shampoo and bun life👵🏽 . CR Aloe Range for wash and mask, while Kerastase Aura Botanica Milk on ends. Most importantly Harry Josh Detangling Brush (must for my fine hair)👩🏻 . #christopherobin #kerastase #goodhairday #luxeskincare #ecoluxe #skincarediary #nightskinroutine #skincarejunkie #skincareregime #skincareblogger #skincareproduct #skincareroutine #beautyroutine #melbourneblogger #instabeauty #instablogger #bblogger #bbloggers #beautyblogger #beautybloggers #beautycommunity

Lazy Sunday, filled with comfort food, Netflix binge, and extreme TLC for myself. Skin has been tortured in yesterday’s hike, poor diet and general neglect, so I’ve really attempted to make up today . 🌼Started with dry brushing my face to get some blood circulation going 🌼Cleansed with Les Huilettes Oil Cleanse, deep massage for decent 5-6mins and then warm washcloth pressed on skin 🌼Powder cleansed and mildly exfoliated with Mauli Rituals Radiance Exfoliant, mixed with cold whole milk, washed off with tepid water 🌼Steamed by face with Earthwise Beauty Selene Facial Steam, perfect treat for my skin after constant torture and neglect. The scent of Calendula is extremely grounding and calming, reminded me of my Calendula and Turmeric Balm (wish I still had it). This originally had Mullein flowers, however with recent harvest of Calendula Id have to say this is my favored version 🌼Vitamin C Peel by Derma E Instant Radiance Citrus Facial, basically smells like freshly squeezed orange juice with pulp, texture also has pulpy feeling and enhanced performance with Glycolic Acid (and definite assuring tingle). I’ve been using this twice a week (in morning because of the fresh orange feels). Skin is visibly radiant and over use I’ve noticed mild improvement with underlying congestion (of course not solely attributed to this but this has certainly helped with absorption of other treatment products) 🌼Detox with honey nourishment, with Raaw by Trice SeaSilk, delicious honey based charcoal mask. Applied on slightly damp skin, spreads nice and even. I left it on for 40mins. Smells absolutely delicious and skin is plump. 🌼Not in the picture but took few ice cubes wrapped in muslin cloth and took it all over my skin, my Mum always does this, so I just copy her. Skin did feel firm and wildly awake 🌼Generous Mist of 5Yina Summer Lucent Mist while my skin was cool from icing 🌼Followed by massage of Rejuvi Flavonoid, to improve general health, brightness and help with old scarring. Very watery textured serum…if you watch Nerida Joy you know what Im talking, if you don’t watch her you’re seriously missing out on real skincare talk Continued👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

Rate this:

Share this:

Like this: