What to take on Holidays...

So next week I'm going to Europe! Which I'm oh so excited about. The hard thing about going overseas is decided what to pack, or more like what not to pack since I know I'll be after getting a few things.

So after much decision making this is what I've decided to take away...

1. Benefit's POREfessional

2. Youngblood's Rice Powder

3. Benefit's Boi-ing

4. Nars' Laguna Bronzer

5. MAC's Mocha Blush

6. MAC's Leopard Luxe Eye Shadow

7. Illamasqua's Neutral Palette Eye Shadow

8. Benefit's BAD Gal Mascara

9. Nars' Bourbon Street Eyeliner

10. Stila Lionfish Eye Liner

1. Environ AVST Cleansing Lotion (In a smaller container)

2. Environ AVST Moisturising Toner (In a smaller container)

3. Environ AVST 1 Moisturiser

4. Alpha-H Liquid Gold

5. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye Cream 

6. Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer

7. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Lightweight Sunscreen
8. SK-II's FTE

I'm planning on buying a few things while I'm away, so I'm trying not to take too much with me. Just the basics which I use on a daily basis. 

Nat xoxo

Brand Update: Environ AVST range

Over a month a go I got some of the Environ range to try out. And my initial thoughts were the products were really great, plus my new beauty salon also uses them.

Well after using them for about 5 week I have to say I'm obsessed. The pores on and around my nose have always been an issue and since using the Environ products I have noticed a change. My pores are drastically smaller, which I never thought would happen. That alone makes these products amazing for me. I have also notices that the overall clarity of my skin is a lot better. I normally get a pimple once a month (during "that" time), but since using Environ I haven't been getting any. Amazing right.


The AVST 1 moisturising cream has been the stand out product for me, however all of the products are pretty good.

All in all I'm a pretty happy camper!


Nat xoxo

News Flash: Beauty News Update

So I've recently read two very exciting beauty related things this week so I thought I would share them with you all.  

1. Alexander Skarsgård has just signed on to become the new face of Encounter, a Calvin Klein fragrance for men. Check out the visual.

So hot!


I wonder if I buy this for the boyfriend he'll turn into Alexander Skarsgård! That would be awesome...


2. Environ Skincare’s AVST Moisturising Toner has just been awared best toner UK magazine Image in its 2012 Beauty Awards. This is really exciting since I've just started using this toner as part of my Environ product trial. 

It really is a great product. I'll been doing an updated post on how my trail is going soon.


So that's my exciting beauty news for the week!


Nat xoxo

Product Trial: Environ Range

A few weeks ago I was asked to take part in a trail of a few Environ Products.


Until then I hadn't heard anything about Environ so I was pretty keen to find out more about the product and brand. Environ is a South African brand, which is interesting because I've never used a South African skincare brand before. 

I also discovered that my boss is a huge Environ fan and has used their products for ages. My new beauty salon also stocks and uses their products. So it seems that it has been around for a while I've just never noticed it.

I was sent three products to try from their AVST range, the Cleaning Lotion, the Moisturising Toner and AVST 1 moisturising cream. The great thing about the AVST range is that its suitable for any skin type and is designed to help normalise your skin out. This will inevitably result in better skin all round. I'm always on the look out for skincare brands that are going to work with my skin to make it better now to prevent aging (well as much as humanly possible). So Environ sounded right up my ally. 

I've been using the three products for about a week now so I thought it was a good time to look at my initial thoughts. 

Cleansing Lotion 

What do they say? The cleansing lotion is a gentle cleanser that will remove make-up, dirt and other impurities. It helps maintain the natural acid levels of the skin, promotes radiance of the skin and leaves the skin feeling gentle and soft. 

Moisturising Toner 

What do they say? Moisturising Toner also assists in improving the appearance of uneven skin tone and contains plant extracts, which are known to help enhance the appearance of healthy looking skin. So all in all gives skin a healthy glow and helps uneven skin tone.

AVTS 1

What do they say? This product contains the lowest concentration of vitamin A, C and antioxidants in the range and is a unique emulsion assists in rebalancing and moisturising the skin. AVST 1 nourishes and conditions the skin, gives the skin a radiant glow and assists in improving the appearance of fine lines, uneven skin tone and sun-damage.

What do I say? So far this system is working really well. My skin looks great and I have noticed more glow and luminosity to my skin. Before I give a full run-down on the products I was to use them a bit longer. But so far so good!

Nat xoxo

Salon Review: Elysium

So recently I experienced a Beauty Salon break-up. Lucky for me this lead to me going to Elysium Salon in Waverly. I was recommended to go after my boss at work told me about it. And I would have to stay that it was an excellent choice.

When I booked, I booked in for a balancing facial which is there $99 one hour facial. This was the same price that I paid at my last salon and thought that a basic facial was a good way to get to know what the salon was all about.

When I got there I was greeted and given a form to fill in. Pretty bulk standard. And then I was taken into one of the treatment rooms. Danielle who did my facial was lovely and as soon as I was ready did a pretty in depth analysis of my skin. I didn't need to tell her anything much about my skin because she seemed to be able to pick it up.


And then I had one of the best facials of my life. OMG it was amazing. The whole treatment process was a dream and was tailored 100% to my skin needs.

Danielle also checked what products I currently used and what brands and made recommendations on what other products she thought I would benefit from. But not once did she try to sell me something that they had in salon. In the salon they do stock both Dermalogic and Environ. I have just started using Envrion for a blogger trial (post to come) so it was good to heard more about the brand. 

Needless to say that I booked in for another facial and eye treatment before I go away on holidays.


If you want an amazing facial I highly recommend Elysium. All their information and menu is on their website.


Nat xoxo