The Best Little Beauty Machine

Well I just had to pop in to tell you about my new purchase this week.
After reading great reviews about the Clarisonic facial cleansing system on blogs I started to investigate this appliance. Every time I would visit the particular store which sells this little wonder I would check it out and try to convince myself to purchase. Well this week I thought blast it, I'm over debating with myself so I bought it people!

Why did I not grab this apparatus sooner? My face feels fantastic after use and I was truly astounded how clean my skin felt. I knew my complexion was suffering but was doubtful that my cleansing routine was to blame.
Only takes a minute each night and presto..done and dusted.




Of course I grabbed the pink model. So impressed was I that I returned to buy a cleansing head for my daughter so she could share the Clarisonic. She used it last night for the first time and was absolutely amazed. The grime and makeup which appears on the brush is an eye opener.

As a rule I don't use my blog to freely advertise products unless I'm suitably impressed (this is not a sponsored post..Hah I wish it was).

Let me tell you girls...I am loving this Clarisonic big time.




Annie xx

A New Lipstick and Hauling Out the Heavy Arsenal

I promised to tell you about my new lipstick purchase.
After reading a style post from Alexandria Emporium I convinced myself that yes siree I could sure do with a brand new colour. The lovely lady behind Alexandria Emporium is M. I feel comfortable following her suggestions because she obviously enjoys sourcing and conducting reviews on quality products with a good dose of common sense thrown in.

So I hot footed it to the Estee Lauder counter, chatted with the sales assistant and settled on 01 Stay Rose from their Double Wear Stay range. I have used EL products over the years and love them. This lipstick is divine to use, creamy and easy to apply although I personally prefer the use of a lip brush for even coverage and a definite neat line.



Which brings me to the following photo. My new lipstick and I went out to dinner with Mr red roses so I asked him to aim for a from the nose down shot (do tell.. are your partners used to you whipping out the camera at every opportunity?)
Anyway after noticing the wrinkles around my mouth I thought ekk! You see my face underwent brutally intense chemotherapy skin cancer treatments, not to mention having several BCC's surgically removed, and my skins elasticity has suffered. Since the treatments I've used natural organic skincare to heal and nurture but now I'm thinking I will use the heavy arsenal ie. the hydrating and firming serums which are sitting in my vanity waiting, pleading to be used up. Will my favored top gun treatments help restore my beauty youth elasticity. I have no idea, chances are no..but I may as well give it a shot and in the process at least feel a little more proactive in combating this aging business.
My early past life was spent working in the beauty industry and like it or not the art of looking presentable is etched in my DNA. I don't lose sleep over getting older but I'm sure as hell going to go down fighting.

This week, thanks to M I shall be checking out the new range of BB creams coming onto the market.
Dior sounds nice..
xx