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Sunday, 13 October 2013

Estée Lauder Introduces The New Nutritious Collection - PART 1 - Radiant Vitality Range


Recharge Skin’s Radiance with the Power of Pomegranate

Estée Lauder Introduces
The New Nutritious Collection


Estée Lauder believes that every woman can be beautiful, and beauty begins with radiant, well-balanced skin. Inspired by traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy, Estée Lauder launched its Nutritious Collection in 2007 to help women achieve healthy-looking, well-balanced skin.
Now, Estée Lauder elevates the Pomegranate to the next level with NEW Nutritious Collection powered by the proprietary NEW Pomegranate Nectar Infusion. Recharging the look of skin with a daily dose of powerful vita-nutrients, moisture and energy, this new collection helps to reveal a virtual “post-exercise” glow.  Almost like a “superfood” for skin, the collection features a highly potent Pomegranate Nectar Infusion combines a blend of bio-converted Pomegranate and anti-oxidant-rich super berries, and helpsdetoxify irritants, neutralize free radicals, and infuse skin with energy and vital nutrients.

AN EXTRAORDINARY ELIXIR
Estée Lauder’s proprietary NEW Pomegranate Nectar Infusion combines bio-converted Pomegranate with anti-oxidant-rich super berries to deliver essential nutrients, minerals and hydration, helping skin to maximise its natural self-defense to promote its equilibrium. Acting as a natural catalyst to promote skin’s natural antioxidant activity, Pomegranate Nectar Infusion instantly revitalizes dull, tired skin for a healthy, radiant glow:

  • Bio-converted Pomegranate – The Pomegranate is one of the post nutrient-rich fruits ever discovered and Estée Lauder Scientists have long understood its super-potent anti-oxidant power to neutralize free radicals. Now, Estée Lauder converts the Pomegranate into a form more readily absorbed by skin through a patent-pending, proprietary bio-fermentation process. This process helps to release the natural potency of the pomegranate, making it even more powerful and infusing skin with nutrients.

  • Super berries – This potent blend of bio-fermented Cranberry, Blueberry and Wolfberry helps promote the activation of skin’s detoxifying enzymes to help defend skin against external stressors. Known as powerful anti-oxidants, Cranberry and Blueberry help to neutralize free radicals. Meanwhile, Wolfberry is known as an important Chinese herb that traditionally has been known to help enhance the absorption of nutrients.

RECHARGE SKIN’S RADIANCE
Nutritious helps skin recover its natural equilibrium by detoxifying irritants, neutralizing free radicals and infusing skin with energy and vital nutrients.

  • DETOXIFY – Each day, impurities and toxins accumulate within skin’s surface layers helping preventing natural skin cell renewal and resulting in an unhealthy look. Nutritious works to support skin’s natural detoxification of these impurities and external stressors, leaving it calm and protected.

  • NEUTRALIZE – By actively combating free radicals from environmental aggressors before they damage skin, Nutritious helps to improve skin’s natural defenses to create the appearance of healthy-looking skin.

  • INFUSE – Nutritious infuses skin with the hydration and nutrients it needs to stay strong and radiant. Deep hydrators including Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin help to replenish skin with vital moisture. NEW Pomegranate Nectar Infusion infuses skin with key vitamins and minerals to support skin’s natural energy.

THE NEW NUTRITIOUS COLLECTION
A total approach to beauty, the NEW Nutritious Collection features five products that help to give skin the look of radiant health:

  • RADIANT VITALITY 2-IN-1 FOAM CLEANSER – Formulated with Pomegranate Nectar Infusion, this dual-action cleanser is the first step in the Nutritious regimen. It contains charged clay to help detoxify surface pollutants on skin, leaving skin thoroughly purified of dirt and makeup. Able to be used as both a daily cleanser and a purifying mask, it leaves skin purified with a supple, fresh and comfortable feel.

  • RADIANT VITALITY ENERGY LOTION – This high-performance treatment lotion features Pomegranate Nectar Infusion and infuses skin with long-lasting hydration, vita-minerals and anti-oxidants while detoxifying skin of environmental aggressors.  Available in the refreshing Intense Moist texture, this unique formula leaves skin prepared to absorb maximum benefits from the treatments that follow. Skin has a look of radiant vitality and a soft, supple feel.

  • RADIANT VITALITY ESSENCE OIL – Like a “vitamin-booster”, this silky blend of nourishing oils helps to revitalize, fortify and protect the skin. Packed with the power of pure Pomegranate extract plus nourishing natural lipids and skin-essential Vitamin E, Radiant Vitality Essence Oil’s light texture absorbs instantly and helps to rebuild skin’s natural lipid barrier to help resist irritation and moisture loss. Skin is left feeling re-energized with a radiant, rosy glow and a softer, smoother feel.

  • RADIANT VITALITY 2-STEP TREATMENT – Combining a Detoxifying Clay Mask with a Nutrient Infusing Gel Mask, this radiance-boosting, dual-action treatment helps to promote skin’s harmony and balance. It is empowered by the highly potent Pomegranate Nectar Infusion and includes hydrating Hyaluronic Acid. The clay mask deeply cleanses pores and surface impurities while the gel mask instantly replenishes and rebalances the skin’s moisture levels. Skin appears clearer, healthier and more radiant.

NEW Nutritious Collection is suitable for all skin types, is Dermatologist tested, Non-Acnegenic and was specifically created for and tested on Asian skin.
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Nutritious Collection
NEW Nutritious Radiant Vitality 2-In-1 Foam Cleanser RRP- $40
NEW Nutritious Radiant Vitality Energy Lotion Intense Moist 200ml RRP- $68
NEW Nutritious Radiant Vitality Essence Oil 30ml RRP- $92
NEW Nutritious Radiant Vitality 2-Step Treatment RRP- $92


The New Nutritious Collection will be available from selected Estée Lauder counters nationwide and online at www.esteelauder.com.au from October 13, 2013.

Saturday, 12 October 2013

REVIEW: Katy Perry Killer Queen Eau De Parfum



“When I was creating Killer Queen, I was really inspired by the idea of a strong, confident woman in power and that is exactly what I hoped to put into this fragrance, something that brings out the power inside of you.” - Katy Perry

Playful and daring, Katy Perry’s unbridled artistic vision bends the rules and breaks the mold with a vivaciously original spark

Introducing 
Killer Queen by Katy Perry

The new, strikingly gorgeous fragrance that captures Katy Perry’s rebellious spirit throwing convention to the wind.

The Fragrance
Created by Laurent Le Guernec of IFF, Killer Queen is an addictive fragrance that bewitches, indulges and demands to be noticed.

“The Red Velvet Flower inspired this creation beginning with the richness of the burgundy red, the velvety feel reminiscent of a royal cape and its deep textured floral scent”, says Laurent Le Guernec.

Top Notes: Wild Berry, Dark Plum & Bergamot 
Middle Notes: Red Velvet Flower, Natural Jasmine Sambac & Rainbow Plumeria 
Base Notes: Cashmeran, Natural Patchouli Heart & Liquid Praline

The Bottle
Inspired by a queen’s scepter, the distinct jewel-shaped bottle in shades of royal red and gold portrays sexy sophistication and lawless luxury. The faceted bottle rests languorously on its side, like a loose, precious gem fit for a Queen. The regality of the bottle is enhanced with a rich gold crown showcasing a custom crest capturing Katy Perry’s playful essence—regal cats, a music clef, hearts and dagger.

I adore Katy Perry's music, adored her first perfumes brought out and now can say adored her newest perfume! 
To start off with I wasn't fond of this perfume as it smelt like more of an older ladies perfume to wear, but the more I wore it, it became a scent I liked on me and my mind changed about how it actually smelt. 
The way I can describe this perfume for you it's a warm florally scent yet sweet at the same time. 
I can only flaw that the fragrance doesn't last very long, within a few hours I couldn't smell it on myself when I put my nose to my skin where it was spritzed which was disappointing.

I think Killer Queen is a perfume that could be worn either day or night but would say season wise this is a spring scent for me.

The bottle is very cute, it's the eye-catcher of my perfume collection as it doesn't stand up like the rest of the perfume bottles - it lays down like the way it is shaped: a diamond! It truly is like this massive diamond filled with this sweet scent having you sniff at your skin over and over. 
I do wish that the bottle had come with a stand as I love the look of this bottle in the upright position... laying this bottle down doesn't give justice to how elegantly royal appearing it is.

This perfume does have a special part to it for me as it was released right around my daughter being born and was a gifted sample I came home to from being in hospital. 


Own the Throne!

The Collection RRP -
Katy Perry Killer Queen Eau de Parfum 100 ml $69 
Katy Perry Killer Queen Eau de Parfum 50 ml $49 
Katy Perry Killer Queen Eau de Parfum 30 ml $39



Available 1st September 2013

**This product was kindly sample gifted for my reviewing. I have not been advised what to write and have given my own opinion whilst reviewing.**

Thursday, 10 October 2013

NJT Top 5 Pregnancy Must Haves

Now that I'm out of the pregnant category I wanted to be able to put together a list of pregnancy must haves but thought I would challenge myself to make a top 5!

After hours of thinking about what I would put down I finally narrowed it down of must haves during pregnancy.
The list I put together come in use everyday of your pregnancy! 

  1. Hot Milk Lingerie - the most comfiest maternity underwear ever, and the sexiest underwear you can possibly get in maternity lingerie. 

  2. Gaia Pure Pregnancy Belly Butter & Oil - to keep that belly in good shape allowing it to stretch and assist with delaying stretch marks. Check view here: NJT Blogger: Gaia Pure Pregnancy Review

  3. Body Pillow - that belly gets in the way and you truly do need something between the knees to support yourself. 

  4. [U] by Kotex Panty Liners - you have so much pressure down there from a baby sitting on your bladder that you may sneeze, laugh, cough and end up having a bit of a leak. 

  5. Natural Instinct Energising Body Wash - to give you a relaxing sensation, really feel energised and refreshed this is the only thing to make you go ahhh after a long day. Check view here: NJT Blogger: Natural Instincts Energising Body Wash Review

L'Oreal Paris SuperLiner Extensions Range


The newest and hottest products from L'Oreal Paris are out and a big MUST HAVE for your cosmetics collection. 
I really like how L'Oreal Paris have done their SuperLiner range in different forms of eyeliner - liquid and crayon. I have always loved crayon eyeliners but struggled to find a good brand in Oz and ended up having to get my crayons from overseas until L'Oreal came into my hot little hands! 

Following the ongoing success of L'Oréal Paris SuperLiner Liquid Eyeliner and SuperLiner 24H Gel Eyeliner, L’Oréal Paris is proud to launch three new eyeliners at the leading edge of beauty artistry. These new generation eyeliners are indispensable tools for women who want to produce catwalk looks like never before!

 Eyeliner has taken centre-stage on local and international catwalks the past few years… arguably becoming fashion’s favourite product.  A strong and statement black liner has played a starring role on many of the world’s leading runways.  Edgy but oh-so-glam, the humble eyeliner is no longer and now replaced with an extensive range of professional products designed to help women achieve runway-ready eye looks with ease.  
L'Oréal Paris SuperLiner Perfect Slim Eyeliner RRP $24.45

In one steady stroke, SuperLiner Perfect Slim enhances the shape of the eye with its very precise 0.4mm tip. Providing a stylish and intense sweeping line, this precision felt-tip eyeliner gives optimum control thanks to its grip zone hold.  SuperLiner Perfect Slim is the perfect beauty product for your everyday look plus to naturally take your signature look from day to evening.
L'Oréal Paris SuperLiner Perfect Slim Eyeliner is available in Intense Black.

 This one is my favourite from the range and is the one I always wear most from the batch. It's thin and very easy to apply and easy to fix those mistakes that are made. I struggled with liquid eyeliners as I would find they always are way to thick in formulation and would show in your eye makeup as by midday it would give this cracked effect and would look tacky as!
SuperLiner Perfect Slim Eyeliner dries very quickly and stays on all day. It is very easy to take off as well and doesn't leave you spending ages in the bathroom trying to take off your make up and leave you with panda eyes.


L'Oréal Paris SuperLiner Perfect Slim Eyeliner is available from August 2013 in selected pharmacies, variety and department stores.
L'Oréal Paris SuperLiner Blackbuster Eyeliner RRP $16.95

Create the boldest eye looks with the mistake-proof SuperLiner Blackbuster.  Inspired by current catwalk looks around the globe, SuperLiner Blackbuster is the first marker-pen eyeliner and offers the thickest liner yet for intense graphic lines that can be carefully crafted into perfectly-formed looks and shapes.  The dark-as-night ‘black-ink’ formula glides on smoothly, lasts for eight hours and is just as easy to remove as apply.
L'Oréal Paris SuperLiner Blackbuster Eyeliner is available in Intense Black.

The thick liquid eyeliner of the range, this one is good for when you want bold big eyes.
This looks like a sharpie for the eyes to me from the packaging. It is very easy to use with the thicker mascara like packaging and applies very easily.
This one as well lasted all day for me without any touch ups having to be done throughout the day. Wearing L'Oreal Paris SuperLiner really does leave you non stressed and not running to the mirror every second to check how your make up is. You can wear it with confidence!

L'Oréal Paris SuperLiner Blackbuster Eyeliner is available from October 2013 in selected pharmacies, variety and department stores.

L'Oréal Paris SuperLiner Silkissime Eyeliner RRP $22.95

With its silky texture, Silkissime Eyeliner allows for precise, sophisticated lines with a touch of silk. The oils used in the product’s technology provide an ultra-soft and ultra-gliding texture for unmatched sensoriality and shine. Plus, the formula’s Light Flex™ Polymer is a breakthrough innovation for flexible yet ultra-resistant smudge proof lines.  L’Oréal Paris Silkissime Eyeliner offers the ultimate silky pencil for a line that glides, shines and intensifies.  Get the most sophisticated eye looks with intensity and shine.
L'Oréal Paris SuperLiner Silkissime Eyeliner is available in 601 Seductive Black and 602 Brown Temptation.

Crayon eyeliners - a favourite of mine! I love how you can put the crayon on and then you can run your finger along it and you can smudge it a bit (within the first few seconds of application) giving your eyes real definition! 
Crayons are easy to apply, easy to fix up but they are a little harder to get off being crayon like. 
The thing I was amazed at is that L'Oreal Paris crayon eyeliner dries up after application and you can't mark it across your face which I really liked with a newborn baby in my household now I never have to fear that she will claw my face or run her hands along my eyes making me have clown like eyes! 

L'Oréal Paris SuperLiner Silkissme is available from October 2013 in selected pharmacies, variety and department stores.

Monday, 7 October 2013

One Month in...

HAPPY ONE MONTH NIAHBELLA!!
I cannot believe a month has flown by already as of last Thursday. 

 Motherhood has been really good to me and I believe Daddyhood has been good for Dan too. 
She has tested us a few times but together we always get through it but mostly she has been perfect.
Niahbella is so placid and chilled. She's so advanced - we check what she should be doing by the average baby and she's ahead of it! She's already smiling with us when we play sillies and started that as of 3 weeks - when I tell people they say no, it's wind.... I'm sorry but you haven't seen the difference like we have! That's not her wind face!!

 On a rant level - I am completely sick of people telling me what I should be doing and assuming how I am feeling. The one line I hate 'It get's better'... Did I ever complain and say I'm having a shit mum hood and she doesn't let me sleep and I can't cope etc etc??
NOT AT ALL! Never!! I am coping really well even better then how I thought I would be. 
Maybe it's my experience and knowledge from being the eldest in the family and helping mum out with all the younger siblings or maybe its from working in childcare for 3 years... or maybe it's just natural and in my blood ;P
And when it comes to people telling me what I should be doing with Niahbella or how things should be done... please don't tell me like you know my daughter and what's right for her... I am a mother too now and I know my daughter better then anyone so I do the things I do for a reason and I know things you may not know about babies because you never got to experience them or whatever.. 

 I am thankful for those people who are just giving me advice but there are a few people out there that want to tell me instead of just advising me. We are different, our babies are all different and we will all experience different things and we need to be able to share our stories and experiences not tell people this is how it's done and this is what you have to do! 

 I think thats all I need to rant about... Ahh I'm glad thats off my chest.

 Niahbella sleeps generally during the day between 3-4 hours and then nights its between 3-5hours mainly more between the 4-5hr range, maximum of twice a night for us. 
I had a night the other night where I was just so tired that I found myself having a little sigh and pretend cry as I just couldn't keep my eyes open and she wouldn't latch on for feeding but then I had my support Dan there and just the touch of his hand on my arm whilst he was half asleep let me know that I could do this and just wake up your baby needs you.

 Breastfeeding has been fine for me.. It's bizzare how the breasts tell you when it's feed time by getting sore, feeling tingles in the nipple and by how hard and warm the breast goes... feels like you have an implant in there!!
I found myself being a little hoarder of my expressed breast milk and would try to not use it unless I have to by not being with Niahbella and even by then I would say to whoever looks after Niahbella that to only give her so much... but that phase has passed now in terms of how much Niahbella can have but I still look in the freezer and go ohh only so much is left. 
I think the reason I felt that way was because I don't really like expressing as it's time consuming and boring to be honest haha! And seriously where do you find the time? You feed the baby, try to get some housework done or try to take a nap with bubs or organize your meals or have some of your own downtime and bam next thing you know baby is up again for a feed.. I don't want to feel like it's feed baby and then express, feed baby and then express...

 The washing in this household... OMG! Never ending... the dirty washing pile just seems like it's constantly there everyday!! I wash a load and then have to do another and another and another.. I can't keep up with it at times, it's so insane! 
You'll change bubs and then she throws up and then you change her again or she'll throw up on your clothes or she'll throw up on the sheets, grot clothes and sometimes if you're really unlucky she'll have a poo explosion and soak her clothes and at times goes through to the sheet underneath her... It's a real big never ending chore now. 

 Going out is completely different now... You can't just race down to the shops in 5 mins.. you need at least 2 hours to get yourself organised... Do you have the baby feed to ensure she is happy to just chilax around in the pram and not get upset coz she's hungry, pack a nappy bag ensuring you have everything and then get yourself ready... it doesn't take my half hour to an hour anymore. 
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