by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 25, 2011 | Products, Reviews
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I guess this isn’t really a battle per se, I called it that for the sake of being dramatic – which is something I aim to do daily. The fact of the matter is, both masks set out to do entirely different things, so the best way to compare and contrast in this instance, is to break this right on down for you.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
If you’ve got dry, problematic skin that’s suffering from not enough attention or too much exposure to things that are drying it out and making you look a little haggard you want to go for the Ella Bache. It’s thick, it’s creamy and it’s dreamy. Added to this you can just focus on the areas of dryness by only placing the mask on those spots (which is great news if you have combination skin and don’t want to contribute to oiliness). Think of it as an intense moisturizer.
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If your skin is as clogged as the shops at Christmas, then you want to cover your face in some Rodial and quite literally draw out and then peel away those impurities that are causing your pores to block.
Pore strip!
Remember those strips you used to put over your nose to remove blackheads (above)? It works just like that, and is super effective, not only helping to remove dirt and excess sebum but contributing to making the surface of your skin feel and look clearer. See my picture below to get the idea of how it works (and how massively fun it is, you can tell by the expression on my face, right guys?)
TIME: For those that don’t have all the time in the world the Ella Bache Hydra-Revitalizing Repair Balm is great for you because you put it on and let it soak in – no rinsing required and you can use as little or as much as you like. 10 minutes tops.
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If you’ve got a bit more time up your sleeve, you should get friendly with the Rodial Glamoxy Snake Mask. The black gel that you put all over your face needs to completely dry to get the maximum benefit. 20 minutes total.
FINALLY– if you were mid mask and the doorbell rang do you want to answer it like this
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Or this?
*This picture was just of me with what looked like moisturizer on my face pulling stupid faces. Suffice to say, you couldn’t see anything. You could answer the door embarrassment free.*
My pick? The Rodial just because my skin requires things drawn out of it these days, for those of you that need moisture and elasticity put back into it, you have to get yourself down to the Ella Bache counter today.
And the winner (for me) is…
The Rodial Glamoxy Snake Mask, for getting rid o’ gunk!
Review by Adriane Daff, mask battle umpire.
Note: Rodials animal-testing policy is currently unknown, we are in the process of finding out.
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 20, 2011 | Other
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This is a such a worthy cause, and looks like a super duper fun quiz night! 100% of proceeds go to the Heart Foundation.
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women.
Look around at the women in your life – 90% of them have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Women are four times more likely to die of heart disease than of breast cancer – but we can help to reduce the risks.
Get a group of friends together (guys and girls) and buy a table to the first Simply Red Quiz Night and support all the women you love.
QUIZ MASTER for the evening – Sean Eberts
Event Details:
* Saturday, 7 May 2011 Claremont Football Oval
* Doors open @ 7pm
* Great prizes to be won, Silent Auction will be running throughout the night
* BYO table snacks, drinks available at the bar
$200 per table of 8 – Table on sale NOW
ONLY 30 tables available or $25 per person
To book your table check out the Heart Foundation web page or call 9382 5914!
Let me know if you decide to go!
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 18, 2011 | Other
*drummmmmm roll* We are happy to announce our three very lucky Echolife Organic Rosehip & Jojoba Oil competition!
We had 51 entries, all well deserving… so here are our three lucky winners! (We draw our winners using Random.org)
Lisa – Rosehip, because I have not tried it before, always have Jojoba oil at home.
Miss Marian – I’d go with the jojoba oil (technically a wax) as it is supposed to mimic the sebum naturally present on our skin the most accurately – and I can use all the moisture I can get!
Molly Tebo – I’m a big fan of jojoba oil. My skin and hair would love some!
Congrats guys! I will be in touch with you today to get your addresses so we can get these yummy prizes out to you ASAP! Stay tuned for another competition REALLY soon 🙂
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 17, 2011 | Events, Other
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Something amazing is happening. This Thursday the 21st of April you are going to receive a free Origins cleanser, just by taking your current cleanser or skincare product bottle, be it full, half used or empty, down to your nearest Kit Cosmetics store.
NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Yes, you read right. You will have the choice of receiving either the Origins Checks & Balances Frothy Face Wash (valued at $38) or the Origins A Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser With White Tea (valued at $43).
This incredible offer is to celebrate World Earth Day (which is on Friday 22nd April) and is seriously the best deal in town, you’re effectively receiving a free new cleanser!
So head down to Kit on Thursday, choose your cleanser and celebrate World Earth Day in skin savvy style. You can thank me later! Be sure to let us know if you head down there.
Kit Cosmetics is located at David Jones in the city, or Enex100 – also in the city!
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 16, 2011 | Other
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Yesterday while out shopping, I stumbled across the Guide to Ethical Supermarket Shopping 2011, a compact little resource to take with you to the shops so you can make the best decisions about where your ‘dollar vote’ goes.
Like to shop locally and Australian made, boycott companies that test on animals and avoid companies and industries that take part in some horrendous practices? This is a fantastic companion and I sincerely urge you all to check it out and buy it if you’re interested in this kind of thing (which should be all of us!).
It’s only $6 and can be picked up at most bookshops or online.
It really is up to us to look after our animal friends. They don’t have a voice, and most of them can’t fight back. The saddest thing that I found out today when I was looking into it a bit more, is that beagles are one of the most common dogs tested on because they are so gentle, friendly and loving that they don’t fight back as much. This broke my heart.
And it’s why we’re not going to be reviewing products that test on animals from here on out. This means that some much loved brands wont be getting featured anymore. But it’s for the best, for our conscience, the earth and for the animals.
I hope you all understand and will still support us! 🙂
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
