IndieAna- In Search of the HolyGrail

I want my cleanser to be gentle, yet effective at cleansing my skin. I think this is achievable without having to cough up too much money, b eing a product that is essentially just washed down the drain . One of these examples is the Sukin Cream Cleanser. Taken from Sukin - "Our indulgent cream cleanser works to remove makeup, oil and dirt built up on the skin. A blend of rosehip, avocado, sesame and wheatgerm oils nourish and hydrate, while an infusion of aloe vera, cocoa butter, nettle and horsetail leave skin feeling soothed, clean and refreshed." The cleanser comes in a 125 ml plastic bottle with pump-top dispenser. It has a lightweight creamy consistency. The cleanser has a natural, creamy fruity scent, it's hard to explain, but is really quite nice and pleasant. I use this cleanser either on its own or after oil cleansing if I have worn makeup. This cream cleanser is quite light for a cream so doesn't feel heavy when massaging into the skin. One to...

I know this doesn't really need to be said, but it's now November.........and how did that happen exactly????????? I feel like we reached October, I blinked then it was November. Actually, that's been the theme for the year, really. Anyway, you're here for the empties, so here they are.            I'll begin with some skincare. Sukin Nutrient Rich Facial Moisturiser- A natural moisturiser with some lovely anti-aging ingredients. Quite light and fast absorbing, so great for a day moisturiser. Repurchase? I have some other moisturisers to get through before buying anymore at this stage. Swisse Kakadu Plum Brightening Serum- A light weight serum that delivers radiance to the skin. Repurchase? I am currently using my 2nd bottle and probably would repurchase, but it's no longer available, sadly. Ganique Eye Lift Serum- An eye serum with peptides and other goodies such as hyaluronic acid all in one easy to use product? I had to...

The recent Priceline 40% off skincare sale had me buying quite a few items including the Sukin Oil-Balancing Anti Pollution Facial Masque. I had run out of clay masks, so the sale was really good timing. Taken from Sukin- "Our Anti-Pollution Masque contains Bamboo Charcoal as the key active and is infused with Moringa Extract. Charcoal assists in the absorption of toxins and impurities which reveals purified and deeply cleansed skin. Rooibos Tea, Willowherb and Aloe Vera revitalise and refresh blemish prone skin. Our masque has Quince, Bilberry and Pomegranate which assists in tightening pores, reducing shine and leaving a balanced complexion. Skin is left moisturised and nourished by Avocado, Coconut and Rosehip Oils." The masque comes in a 50 ml tub. Under the screw-top lid is another plastic layer to help protect the product. The consistency of the grey coloured treatment is of a clay. It has a refreshing green herbal scent. I find that although the masque i...

I initially was going to update you on my AM skincare routine, but I last showed you my morning skincare routine at the end of last year. What???? Obviously a lot has changed since then, so this post will be my current 2017 routine. Lately I haven't been using a cleanser in the morning, I've just been using coconut water with a small amount of salt water (not pictured) and applying to my skin using a cotton pad. In a bottle I have some rosewater, I give myself a couple of spritzes in place of a toner. My serum is currently the Re BFGF, it's ok, but doesn't wow me, so I'm really just finishing it off so I can start on some of my other serums. Eye product is  Ganique Paris Eye Lift Serum  which is a lightweight serum that absorbs very quickly into the skin. The moisturiser I have been using is the Sukin Supergreens . Of course, I finish with a sunscreen and am using Sunsense Sensitive Invisible SPF . My fave! I like to use a treatme...

When I was in need of a day moisturiser, I decided to turn to a more budget friendly brand. Because I use serums, I just wanted a product to finish off my skincare routine that would increase hydration. My combination skin is always drier in Winter. It didn't take me long to choose Sukin. A natural skincare brand made in Australia really appealed to me. I chose to give the Super Green Facial Moisturiser a try, it sounded jam-packed with goodies, I just had to buy it! Taken from Sukin - "Our lightweight Nutrient Rich Facial Moisturiser is enriched with extracts of kale, spirulina, parsley and chlorella to promote a radiant, healthy complexion. Acai and goji berry extracts are rich in antioxidants and nutrients to assist in minimising the appearance of fine lines. Hydrating oils of rosehip, avocado and jojoba lock moisture into the skin." The moisturiser comes in a decent sized 125 ml plastic bottle with pump-top dispenser. The bottle has quite a dark tint to p...

Rosehip Oil is a product that has become a staple in my skincare collection. Why, you may ask. Well, there are just so many benefits from using this oil. Rosehip Oil contains a whopping 80% essential fatty acids, Vitamin E, beta carotene and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. All these powerful ingredients combined help with skin renewal, making it an incredible anti ageing product. What's more, those that have problem skin need not pass this wonder oil up, it works for any skin type, even helping skin heal from breakouts. I have combination skin, and I receive the hydrating benefits as well as reduced redness from pimples. Acne scarring is also diminished over time thanks to this oil. Many brands sell rosehip oil. It is best to look for 100% rosehip, the product is perfect on its own, and organic is even better. I recently finished a bottle of Sukin Rosehip Oil . It ticks all the boxes, plus it's an ethical Australian brand, so I am more than happy to support this company. ...

Sukin  is an Australian company that uses natural ingredients, free of harsh chemicals, yet deliver products that contain active ingredients formulated to restore the natural vitality and radiance of the skin..we all aim for that youthful glow! This company believes in the sustainability of our environment, admittedly, this is not a priority for me when choosing products, but it is certainly something that I admire. As A Gift With Purchase from Priceline, I received a rather large 50ml trial size of Sukin's Facial Moisturiser. This moisturiser contains Rosehip, Wheat Germ, Jojoba and Avocado oils. These oils are combined with aloe vera, horsetail, nettle and burdock. These ingredients are known for their renewing antiageing properties.  This a product I would not have purchased myself, and to be honest, I was even reluctant to try, due to its hydrating nature. Thanks to my combination skin, hydrating products often cause breakouts. The moisturi...