Beauty-licious Skin!
Bellaboo™ Skincare System is a stellar skincare range especially designed for the younger beauties out there who are just after one thing… great skin! Bellaboo™ Skincare System not only gives young girls the opportunity to look after and to maintain their gorgeous skin in a skin-friendly way, but it’s positively bursting with beneficial organic and natural ingredients. Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil is the hero ingredient in the Bellaboo™ Skincare System. According to Beauty Marked!’s sources, Sea Buckthorn Berry is:
- one of the richest known natural sources of vitamin A and E.
- rich in vitamins C, B-1, B-2, K and P.
- one of the best known natural sources of carotenoids.
- a unique 1:1 ratio of Omega 3 and Omega 6 oils and also contains omegas 3, 7 and nine – all in high amounts.
- contains, on average, 35% of the rare and valuable palmitoleic acid. This rare fatty acid is a component of skin fat and is known to support cell tissue and wound healing.
- possesses UV-blocking activity
Not bad for a humble berry is it? The Bellaboo™ Skincare System is comprised of a 3 step system and one anti-blemish spot treatment and is ultra user-friendly while remaining courteously effective to younger skins.
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Step 1: Cleanse with All That Clean Skin Facial Wash, 150-ml
Step 2: Exfoliate with Buff Skin Facial Exfoliator, 150-ml
Step 3: Moisturize with Gorgeous Skin Moisture Dew, 150-ml
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Treatment: E Z Blitz Serum Which is designed to treat blemishes and balance the skin without the use of harsh chemicals.
Check out Bellaboo™ Skincare System at www.bellaboobabe.com for more or telephone 1300 788 305 (in Australia) for local stockist details. Too cute!
It’s A Beautiful Day!
*Cue U2* Don’t let it slip away…It’s a beautiful daaaaaaaaaaaaay! I am just a little excited (understatement of the year actually) to announce that Get Even More Gorgeous With Beauty Marked! Blog has been nominated for the Australian Star Beauty Blog Award for 2007! What’s even more wonderful is that Beauty Marked! is amongst some pretty stiff, pretty formidable, and ultra gorgeous competition. But wait, it gets even better… You can vote! So, if you feel so inspired, do consider a Vote for Beauty Marked! Boy would we love that! Voting closes on August 31st. *happy dance*
-BM! xx
OOPS! I Did It Again!
Judging from my dodgy, unintentional eye lid reconstruction, I’m going to have to keep away from the hard stuff for a little while until the newest allergic reaction on my eyelids settles and disappears. Yes, yours truly is sporting the latest in elephant eyes today. Sigh. It’s an itchy, swollen, crepey nuisance, which means I will have to give the guinea pigging of eye products a rest for a few days. Ooh, but the upside to this malady is, I now have an excuse to shop for a new pair of gorgeous sunglasses. Yes! So that’s me for the weekend: ice cubes, chilled chamomile tea bags, certified organic jojoba oil, and the odd antihistamine, if I can’t keep the swelling at bay. I’m not too worried…as sadly, I’ve been here before. I’ll just keep reminding myself that it’s worth it for posterity’s sake, right? *wink* After all, it’s just as Pierre-August Renoir said, “The pain passes, but the beauty remains.”
And Now We Wait…
Okay, so you’ve made the switch to a more natural based hair and skincare range and your hair and skin are looking…um…well, let’s say…not so great (read: kaka), and you’re wondering if it was worth the switch? Well, I have no doubt that switching from harsher, more chock-full of naughties products to more skin and hair considerate products was a good thing. I, also, appreciate your valid question as to when exactly will the effects of your positive move become evident? Unfortunately, it will not be obvious on the first use of your new product, but may take as long as 3 to 4 weeks before a marked improvement is clearly seen and the good stuff can take effect. Your hair and skin may even seem worse with the new no-naughties hair and skincare regime for the first little while, without the “benefit” of all the smoothers, sudsers, harsh solvents and other questionable ingredients. Grrrreat, I hear you say? I know. *understandingly sighs* It will be worth it, just as you are, I promise. But for now, we wait. Hang in there!
Benefit Doesn’t Mess About.
Benefit Cosmetics doesn’t jive around when it comes to their nifty oil-free makeup remover for eyes and face. Benefit’s Gee…that was quick! démaquillant non gras makes light work of removing the day’s eye and face makeup in an instant without leaving a messy oily residue. A few drops on a cotton pad and it’s well and truly a case of “Now you see it! Poof! Now you don’t!” It’s like magic. Benefit’s Gee…that was quick! is that beautiful assistant you’ve always wanted.
Spoilt For Choice.
And not before time, I say. L’Oréal Paris introduces De-maq’ expert to our beauty-FULL world. The L’Oréal Paris De-maq’ expert range is designed to aptly address our need for highly effective makeup removing cleansers that are tailored to our skin’s concerns while being able to stand up to the super pigmented, long wearing makeup we adore. L’Oréal Paris De-maq’ expert range consists of 5 professional formulas which have been adapted to suit the needs and desires of a variety of women and have been both ophthalmologically and dermatologically tested. Each product in the L’Oréal Paris De-maq’ expert range boasts outstanding efficacy when faced with even the most stubborn makeup and leaves the skin feeling supple and, most importantly, immaculately cleansed.
The L’Oréal Paris De-maq’ expert range:
Cashmere Milk Complete Make-up Remover- This soft formula is for individuals who find water too harsh on their skin and who are looking for maximum benefit and comfort.
Gel-créme Mousse Expert Make-up Remover- This cleanser uses the TIP technology (Temperature Inversion Phase) on a traditional oil-in-water emulsion, to create a formula containing a large quantity of oil dispersed in microscopic droplets. This is specially developed for those who prefer wash-off products that act to dissolve all traces of makeup without drying the skin.
Elixir Concentrated Gel Make-up Remover- For those using long-hold makeup such as waterproof mascara, lipstick, and long lasting foundations. The transparent oil-in-water mix transforms into a white milky lotion on contact with water.
“Milk to Toner” 2 in 1 Make-up Remover- This product was specially designed for those who prefer makeup removing milks and the effect of a toner. On application, this cleanser goes on thick and creamy, but when massaged in, it transforms into a milky toner that comprehensively removes makeup while toning in a single step.
Ultra Rich Make-up Removing Wipes- These are the perfect travel companion for those wanting to save time or for those who simply prefer wipes. De-maq’ expert wipes gently remove makeup without drying the skin.
What a fabulous selection! L’Oréal Paris De-maq’ expert range is available from August 2007 and available from selected pharmacies, department and variety stores nationally. And yes, you are so worth it! *wink*
Elephants Are Clever Possums.
For some reason, I always thought of elephants as the poster children for dry parchment-like skin. I know I’m not alone in this as I have heard many express a similar sentiment. I guess we could be forgiven for thinking that their skin is the way that it is, because of their continually having to brave the excessive heat and often harsh elements akin to their native environments. But the truth of the matter is, in fact, that elephants have extraordinarily delicate and sensitive skin. Go figure? So instead of resigning themselves to the hand they were dealt by Mother Nature, they instinctively know how to perfectly care for their skin. Smart cookies. As the sun easily parches and soon damages unprotected skin of all descriptions, elephant skin is just as fair game. The sun causes cuts and nicks in the elephant’s skin, which if left open and unattended, become a primo place for birds to pick at, insects to breed and for infection to gain access. I suspect a rogue Acacia tree’s barbed branch wouldn’t help matters much either. Elephants look after their skin by meticulously observing a daily skin cleansing and prepping ritual. After a daily wash to rid themselves of any parasites on their skin that have tried their luck since their last tub, elephants roll themselves in the dirt to form a protective barrier over their delicate skin. The earth not only seals the cracks and tears on the elephant’s skin and allows the healing to start, but prevents nefarious creatures from gaining access to them. The soil also acts as a highly effective sun filter, shielding the elephant from the harmful effects of its treacherous rays. They are such clever possums, indeed.
We could all take a leaf from Mother Nature’s How To book on skincare, for sure. I think I might have to pull up at the dirt rolling bit though, but certainly a liberal amount of sunscreen applied regularly and a swipe or three of mineral makeup are real possibilities. -That I could do!
*The great elephant pics and additional elephant info are courtesy of a gorgeous Beauty Marked!® reader, Beautifulmpa. She took these while out on one of her many wonderful adventures. Thanks! xx
