by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 21, 2011 | Inner City, Products, Reviews
♥ Kit Lippy in ‘Hip Shaker’ – $24.95 ♥
As a makeup artist, I need to know which beauty products are good, which are bad and which products are not even worth putting on your clothes, getting into the car, going to the shops and paying good money for.
It’s hard though, there really are so many products out there, how are we supposed to get through them all? Well that’s where I step in (cue superhero music) and with the help of Kit Cosmetics hopefully we can make your next trip to the shops easier.
When I think of Kit, I envisage fun, international beauty products… but did you know they also offer their own makeup range? The line includes Lipsticks, Tinted Moisturiser, Mineral Foundation and more. The products come in wonderful black sleek packaging and are all Australian made.
♥Kit Mineral Tinted Moisturiser – $32.95
First up in my review is the Kit Mineral Tinted Moisturiser. Containing Grape seed oil and Vitamins C and E, this tinted moisturiser is nourishing which gets a big tick from me. The coverage of this Tinted moisturiser is sheer but there is enough there to even out the skin tone and add a glow. The whole point of a tinted moisturiser is exactly as it sounds, to moisturise and tint. You don’t need or want too much coverage otherwise you are essentially wearing foundation.
♥ Close up!
Next up is a lipstick from Kit’s new collection, Capture the Moment. This lipstick is soft and creamy and when I first applied it I did scoff a little to myself, thinking there was no way it will last half an hour on the mouth. But I was proved wrong when three hours later, I still had strong colour on the lips and no flaking. The shade I was given to review is ‘Hip Shaker’ which the website describes as a rich magenta rose. Personally I prefer shades with more pop but I think this would be ideal for a woman needing a simple colour to wear during the day.
♥ All the new season shades! (Ed: Isn’t she cute?!)
Lastly I was sent four shades from the Capture the Moment nail polish range. These are pretty pastel colours, all perfect for Summer (and Autumn!). My favourites from the range were Phase in, a bright eggshell blue and Play Down, a pastel Lavender colour. The shades dry fast, with minimal streaking and the colour pigment is strong.
Phew! So there we have it. Kit’s aesthetic is fun and fresh, but the makeup products are seriously good. The sleek packaging appeals to women of all ages and the products themselves have a great colour pay off and lasting power. An all round win in my books!
You can shop online or head to Kit Cosmetics in the Enex100 building or Perth city Myer in town.
Hope you enjoyed!
Review by Jacqui, fashion blogger, make up artist and all round cute thing.
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 20, 2011 | Wellness Tips
Kit nails! ♥
Today I’d like to share with you the beauty and wellbeing bits n pieces that have made my week – hopefully you like them, please share your wellness wrap-up too if you like!
1. Got ma nails did for FREE at the Kit event in Enex100.
And I swear it’s one of the best manicures I’ve ever had! The new season free spirits edition colour is called ‘Play Down‘ (shown above). The girls at this event were the sweetest things and I hope that Kit run something like this again soon, it was great!
2. Raw Comedy State Final @ His Majesty’s Theatre.
16 comedians did battle last night with words and wit as their weapons, the winner (Tien Tran) is headed off to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to vie for the national title! Let me tell you, this event was fantastic. There were so many highlights I can’t even remember some of them, but I would go again in a heartbeat, laughing is also AMAZING for your wellbeing, didyaknow?
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3. Super mild sunscreen for the face in the form of QV Moisturising Day Cream with SPF 30+.
I’m having a bit of a love affair with this guy, after being told off by my beauty therapist for not wearing sunscreen on my face each day. My skin is a bit sensitive and prone to breaking out, so I needed something mild, non-clogging but effective, I also didn’t want that whole white-mask business that some sunscreens try and get away with.
This stuff RULZ! It has almost no smell, is non-greasy, non-sticky, is a great base for make up and ticks all of the above boxes as well. Best of all it is only $15.99 from pharmacies/Priceline!!! It has moved swiftly up the ranks to must have product in my bathroom.
4. Retreat for one at Bodhi J Day Spa.
Last Monday I treated myself to a spa day. It was fantastic. Review to come in the next few days!
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5. T2 Spi Chai Tea!
I avoid caffeine where I can (but I do love my choccy!) and as a huge lover of chai tea have been searching for a decaff alternative for a while now. In T2 the other day, I stumbled upon Spi Chai, which is exactly what I’ve been wishing for!
Ingredients: Star anise, cardamon seeds/pods, liquorice root, cinnamon, ginger, jasmine, cloves, rose petals.
It’s a beautiful blend which is soothing & mildly warming, perfect as we’re waving goodbye to Summer (finally). I have mine with Vitasoy soy milk & a squeeze ‘o honey. It doesn’t make the water really dark (coz there’s no actual tea in it unlike regular chai) but the flavour is still strong and delicious. Do try it!
What have you been doing this week to up your wellness quotient?
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 15, 2011 | Beauty Salon, Day Spa, Organic, Products, Reviews, Spa and Salon Brochures, Western Suburbs
From the outside, it’s not clear whether the Jurlique Store in the newly developed Claremont Quarter provides treatments or not. It’s a cute little shop, which evokes a sense of being atop a snowy Swiss mountain, nestled in a wooden lodge. Only instead of hot chocolate and moose-heads, you’re surrounded by all the organic, biodynamic Australian-made skincare you could ever need! It’s a good feeling.
Jurlique, Claremont Quarter store.
Luckily for you (and me), this quaint little space does indeed provide treatments and they are indulgent ones at that. Here you wont find any of your standard waxing fare, but what you will find is an incredible array of facial and body treatments that will have your mind abuzz with confusion as to which one to pick!
I chose the Jurlique Aromatherapy Facial which is described as:
“This classic facial provides holistic benefits essential for radiant healthy skin. Using aromatherapy preparations, this cleansing and relaxing facial is personalised to suit your skin’s individual rebalancing needs. An uplifting sensory experience of natural skin care and total pampering.”
The treatment room.
Both the girls at the Claremont Quarter store were lovely and welcoming! I filled in a card, was asked a lot of questions about my skin and then taken into the treatment room for the fun to begin…
I should mention that they were playing really good music, cue Death Cab for Cutie, The Album Leaf and more soft folky sounds.
Lemon-Lime Hydrating Essence – $45.
I love personalised treatments, from a choice of three scents I chose this one, Lemon-Lime. Yum. This hydrating essence is compressed onto the face with hot towels, complete bliss, and apparently it plumps up the dead skin cells and makes it easier for them to be exfoliated off!
Balancing Cleansing Lotion – $45.
It should really be called a face-neck-chest-ial, as all three of these areas are joining in the party, starting with the cleanse.
Next comes one of the best bits of getting a facial…. the steamer!
My face is steamed for about 5 minutes to open up the pores and then a mask is applied (although I forgot which one, oh dear!)
While it dries my arms are exfoliated, massaged and moisturised, I could get used to this.
Some soft hot towels later and my face is bare again, ready to be introduced to the final products to complete my experience…
Herbal Recovery Eye Cream – $52.
♥ (Above) Applied under the eyes, this cream helps to de-puff and reduce dark circles!
♥ Balancing Day Cream – an everyday moisturiser that smells great.
♥ Herbal Recovery Gel – this is a potent little mix of good for you anti-aging ingredients, I found it made my skin pretty sticky afterwards though, so beware!
♥ Love Balm! ♥
Last but not least this super-cute balm is applied to my lips. My therapist offered me some tea and water, and then sadly it was time to leave.
To check out the other treatments available on the menu, head here.
I loved my treatment and the staff were super sweet, make sure you head down to Claremont Quarter soon – it is incredible! When you’re finished with Jurlique you can duck over to the T2 shop across the road as well – for a post-spa tea! Can’t beat it 🙂
The aromatherapy facial is $105 and takes 60 minutes.
Contact the Claremont Quarter girls on: 08 9284 2325
I received this facial gratis, but as always would like to remind you that we will only write about something if we loved it and think you’d love it too. This one made the cut!
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 15, 2011 | Cheap / Free, Inner City
♥ Beeeeyootiful new season Kit nail polish colours! ♥
If you fancy a spruce up before the weekend or just want to try a fresh new shade on your fingertips, then you must absolutely make sure you pop on down to Kit Cosmetics in the enex100 building, Hay Street Mall, this Friday – 18 March 2011!
The lovely Kit gals will be dishing out FREE 10 minute mini paint ‘n polish manicures between the following times:
11am to 2pm & 5pm to 7pm
I reckon this one will be popular, but very worth it.
Let me know if you’re thinking of heading down!
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 14, 2011 | Inner City, Interviews, Products
♥ Aggie Hong ♥
♥ First up, briefly tell us a little bit about yourself!
I love to dream big and every experience along the journey is always a blessing!
I’ve just recently opened Moi Moi Fine Jewellery in Carillon City. So it’s all very exciting right now. Because it is so new, I’m currently running complimentary Jewellery Appreciation Workshops which educate people on how to choose the right jewellery to suit their face shapes, what to look for when purchasing fine jewellery and most importantly just to have some fun and enjoy champagne and canapés!
We also stock bright coloured MiABELLE enamel jewellery, my current favourite piece is the Faberge inspired enamel egg pendants (above) which are hand-painted and set with white topaz, they start from just $135 and you can’t get it anywhere else in WA!
♥ Tell us about your daily beauty routine.
Well it all depends on my mood and weather! When it’s hot and sticky, the lesser the better.
Step 1: Cleansing
I would always start with removing my eye make up with Lancome (fab to remove water resistant and water proof mascara) and then with Shiseido’s cleansing cream, as I do wear make up so that is a good way to remove them before using my Clarins gentle exfoliating cleanser. I would never skip a single step here even when I’m dead tired! Without cleansing properly you might as well not bother putting anything else on your face.
Shiseido Concentrated Balancing Softener – RRP $150
Step 2: Softening & Eye Cream
LOVE Shiseido Future Solution LX Softener!! It’s instant hydration to your skin and smells divine. Currently I’m using La Mer Eye Concentrate, expensive ($350) little pot of eye cream but you really to get what you pay for! Never skip eye cream! First signs of aging begin around your eyes. In summer, I usually stop here without moisturizer on top as this softener is rich enough.
Clarins Multi-Active Skin Renewal Serum – RRP $89
Step 3: Moisturise & Treatments
I like Loccitane Olive tree organic moisturiser which feels very comfortable and light. When I feel in need of boost, I would use Clarins Multi-Active Skin Renewal Serum and Crème De La Mer for a bit of pampering as well.
♥ What’s the one beauty treatment you can’t live without? And your favourite place to have it done?
Visage and Shiatsu are great ways to relax and pamper myself. I get it done once every few months at Shiseido in David Jones on Hay Street. Not only on my face, I even get my neck, shoulders and hands massaged too. All I have to do is purchase 2 products and I get to enjoy 1 hour of complimentary facial – absolutely great deal!
♥ Who do you trust with your hair in Perth, and why?
St James Hair Salon in Northbridge – my stylist always meets my expectations when styling my hair. I am very picky with colouring but they always have a can do attitude even when I come up with a hard and tricky colour request. Great service, friendly atmosphere and superbly priced!
Aesop Three Acts Kit – RRP $69
♥ Favourite budget / at home beauty treatment?
A relaxing massage from my partner! Body oil from Aesop is beautiful, rich with Vitamin E and botanical extracts.
Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist – RRP $24-39
♥ Your three, absolutely cannot live without, favourite products?
This is a hard question! Coming from a beauty background, I’ve tried many amazing products, so this will be a hard one but I managed to pull out 3.
1. Lancome Hypnose – good mascara that will work magic on your look. For the budget alternative try Maybelline volume express, works just as good!
2. Jurlique Rose Face Mist – it comes in a mini 30ml and I always carry one in my handbag. It’s my quick fix for an instant pick me up when I feel tired or dry in air conditioning and in winter. Spray on with or without makeup and you will sure get a radiant glow.
3. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle – need I say more? (Available online at StrawberryNET)
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♥ Do you have any secret tips you use to keep looking / feeling great?
Drink lots of tea, especially green tea. I hardly ever drink anything with sugar or anything fizzy. I like to sing as it helps me to relieve stress and always think positive!
Last but not least, lots of beauty sleep of course!
♥ What beauty treatment/ wellbeing activity would you love to try but haven’t yet? (Due to time, money, scared etc!)
Pilates – seems hard but would like to try it someday.
♥ Describe a typical day of eating for you.
Talking about food I’m actually craving sushi right now!
Well this morning I had a cup of Twining lady grey and honey on multigrain toast.
As I’m opening the shop I made myself Dilmah Rose with French vanilla milk tea.
Then its tuna and avocado sandwich for lunch with green tea. By late afternoon it’s time for my coffee fix, I love Chai tea latte from Gloria Jeans and sometimes I snack with carrot cake. For dinner I love my fish, especially salmon and other food I love eating are mushrooms, beans, roast lamb, salad especially with balsamic dressing and things with vinegar and a bit of chilli.
♥ Describe your fitness routine.
Does walking 20mins everyday while getting to the bus stop and back count?
And if I’m not too tired by the end of the day I try to go for a swim in my backyard.
♥ Do you take part in any alternative therapies or take supplements? If so, discuss.
I like to drink warm honey and apple cider vinegar at least 2 to 3 times a week in the morning.
♥ How do you like to relax? What are your favourite ways to de-stress?
Listen to soothing music and lie down with a mask.
Watch chick flick or comedy with a bunch of girlfriends.
Get away from the city completely for a retreat in the nature, somewhere that’s not too hot.
Thanks so much Aggie! We hope you enjoyed delving into her beauty & wellbeing routine, if you have someone in mind you’d love us to interview, leave a comment below!
Be well,
xoxo
