Jozelle Alignate Blue Mask with Vitamin E

Guest Review Lizzi D:  She what she had to say about the Jozelle Alginate with Vitamin E Mask:

Looks funny on but looks amazing after!

This is the container of powder - Jozelle

The powder is a light blue and you mis it with water to form a thick paste and then apply it to your face.

I found there was enough of the mask mixture to do my face and my mum’s so technically I have 2 reviews for you, my mum is in her 60s and insisted she needed it more than me.  I’m only in my 20s but I believe prevention is better than cure.

The mask itself was easy to make up once you got passed the technical terms used in the instructions,  I’m a scientist so I understood them fully but sadly I do not have access to a still at home to use distilled water, so given we are on tank water I opted for cooled boiled water as this was the purest I could manage. 

Given the basis of the mask and the warnings about seafood allergies I expected a seaweedy smell at the very least but was pleasantly surprised to find it was just really clean smelling, light and fresh.

Application of the mask was easy and quite fun too, it was lovely and cooling when placed on the face, once it started to dry it began to tighten but it was a gentle tightening feeling rather than something harsh like a lot of peel off masks.  

We waited a little while and then peeling off the mask time.  This bit was fun in a creepy way.  On the inside of the mask it was visible where it had been, every pore and line appeared.  On my skin it felt smooth and lovely but the real magic was when I took it off my mother’s 60+, somewhat sun damaged face and the difference was visible immediately.  

The skin appeared lighter and certainly visibly smoother, any redness had gone and I certainly believe a few of the lines,  I was amazed.  Needless to say I jumped onto the computer to see how much this mask would set us back, I was pleasantly surprised to see it was not going to cost an arm and a leg.

Sadly the following morning most of the magic hard worn off but the smoothness and the lack of redness was still visible.  Given the time this mask took to make up, apply and use I was very pleased with the results and will certainly be buying it in the future. 

I want to thank Lizzi and her mother for participating in this review and for their feedback.  The mask is fantastic and if is it used on a regular basis it will give you some great improvements in your skin texture.

This product is great to use on the day or night you have a big event you want to look amazing for as it soothes the skin and tightens and gives you a great canvas to  out your makeup on.  It is really good on the décolletage area to smooth out some lines and give you a younger firmer look.  

Thanks ladies for your input - we will be stocking this brand of mask real soon!  cheers Jill

Jurlique Anti-Aging Skincare Review Part 2

You might recall I won a load of Jurlique products recently?  I reviewed the Day Cream last week and that has been brilliant and I am still using it and loving the impacts it is having on my skin. 

My skin is firmer and I do feel that the lines around my eyes are minimised..which is all good news.

 

If you would like to find out more about the range then click the link

 

Today I will let you know about my views of the Night Lotion - this is an unusual product range in my view as normally you get a day lotion and a night cream..this range has a Night Lotion and a Day cream. 

The Night lotion is very light on the skin and it sinks in very quickly which is all great.  It does not feel heavy at all like some other night time products so at first I was a little concerned that it might not give me enough moisture overnight?  I am pleased to say that my skin feel really nice in the morning and it looks good too. 

I am very pleased so far with the range of products so if you are looking for some skincare for the mature age group this is a definite keeper!

Would I pay $69.00 for it - yes, does it do what it is supposed to do - yes it does in my view. 

 

The eye cream and the face serum reviews are still to come...so sign up for those.

 Here is what the manufacturer has to say about the product.

Purely Age-Defying Night Lotion

A high-performance lightweight lotion that encourages skin renewal overnight for increased radiance by morning. Works in synergy with Purely Age-Defying Facial Serum to moisturise and diminish the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles.  $68.99 a tube.

The Benefits:

• Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Provides long-lasting moisturisation and hydration.
• Diminishes the appearance of skin discolourations.

The Ingredients:

• Rock Samphire and Yeast Extract help support skin’s collagen network, creating a firmer look and reducing the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles.
• Shea butter and Borage Seed Oil, essential fatty acids, help replenish skin’s natural lipid barrier.
• Licorice Root and Vitamin C work synergistically to reduce the appearance of skin discolourations.

BB Beautiful Caroline Tinted Moisturiser Cream Review

We asked one of our Face book fans to write a review for us on a couple of our BB creams.

 We were very pleased that Aryanny Zaini offered to do these reviews for us.  There were two products sent to Aryanny and the first is the Caroline BB Cream product and the other is the Magical BB Cream that comes in 3 shades.

Here is what Aryanny had to say about the Caroline Cream

Beautiful Caroline BB Cream SPF30+ (50ml) - RRP$14.99

Now I was really excited to try my first ever BB cream as I have heard and read a few online reviews. From what I understand, BB creams are supposed to be treatment products, meaning they're suppose to actually heal and promote healthier skin conditions. For those who are wondering what BB stands for, it's Blemish Balm. Yes, I find it funny it's a Blemish Balm cream too.

What "Beautiful Caroline BB Cream" says:

It leaves a radiant, clear and healthy complexion with flawless and natural finish with rosemary scent. It has total revitalising effect of hydrating, anti-wrinkle, nourishing and brightening benefits. It evens out skintone with velvety smooth texture and conceals blemishes, discolouration areas on face including acne, age spots, dark circles, sun spots and scars.

Key features:  Whitening effect  

                     Anti wrinkle         

                     Moisture supply

                     Skin protection

                     Natural skin tone

                     Soothing effect

                     Sebum control

What I say:

Before I go on describing the product, I'll give a quick rundown of my skin type and condition, as we all know everyone is different, where one product can work for one person might not work for the next.

* I have dry sensitive skin

* Moderate dark circles

* Makeup shades commonly used: MAC NC44, "tan", "warm", "medium"

So from the above, I have quite warm undertones and tan easily. I am also considered to come under the "medium-dark" category in some brands too.

From the product description, I had huge expectations. It covers scars!? Wow! This product reminds me a little of Invisible Zinc. I can tell there's a lot of zinc in it, as it has that "sunscreeny" difficulty in applying it. Having said that, it does not have any of the greasiness that comes with most sunscreens. It comes in a squeezy tube with 50ml of product.

From what I can tell, there's no scent whatsoever, so I am not sure what the rosemary scent is about as described above. It really is fragrance free. As you already know with my warm skintone, this product looks very chalky on me. It leaves that grey tone on me. I had to pop heaps of bronzer for it to look remotely natural on me.

While it was on, it does feel natural and light. It also didn't rub off during the day. With their claims of covering acne, age spots, dark circles, sun spots and scars, this is simply not true. Not even close. This cream has minimal pigmentation and colour, it didn't even cover my dark circles let alone scars and acne.

As it has quite substantial amount of zinc in it, I can only imagine it would be more suitable with people who come under the "porcelain" and "ivory" skintones. For everyone else, be prepared to use a bronzer over the top, to minimise chalkiness.

Overall conclusion: All in all, I can't fault the product itself. With a huge SPF, this is a must in Australia and this is perfect for that reason. It is easy to use, light in texture, sits easily on skin and lasts all day without it rubbing off. If it came in more realistic shades, I'd probably like it more. Would I purchase it? No I wouldn't as I feel it did not benefit me at all.

Thanks so much for the honest review - this is a product that we will not be stocking in the near future!  Stay tuned for Aryanny's next review!

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cheers Jill

Anti Aging Mask made from Alginate & Vitamin E

Everyone wants to keep their complexion looking young and I am no exception here at all.  

I recently went on a stock finding mission for my business makeupnet.com.au and while I was looking for makeup I found a great product that I have been trying which is supposed to help keep my skin looking younger.

The product is called Alginate Face Mask with Vitamin E by Jozelle and it is an anti-oxidant and a firming mask.  It comes in a really large tub.

It comes in the form of a light blue powder 

You take a small amount of the powder and mix it into a paste with water and then use a spatula to apply it to your face.  

Then the fun begins!  

It sets like a rubber mask and you can feel it tightening up the skin and it feels really good!

You need to leave it on for about 7-10 minutes then you can peel it off - and when you get good at it I hear it comes off in almost one piece - believe me I am not there yet.

I can tell you that my skin looks fantastic after using it and it feels good too.  The fine lines almost disappear for a while and this is just what you want for a special occasion as your makeup will look great on firm skin.

See here how it looks - this is not me just for the record..

I want to offer to send some samples of this mask to those that would like to try it?  You must be a follower of the blog and agree to post a review of the product here for me?  I am not selling this brand so this is not a sales pitch...I just want to get some feedback before I even consider this brand for my store.

If you live in Australia and would like to try a sample - leave a comment and then email me at jill.nolan@makeupnet.com.au and send me your name and address please. 

NOTE: If you are allergic to seafood then this mask is not for you.