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Potent Anti Ageing with Peter Thomas Roth

The latest collection from Peter Thomas Roth, their Potent C range, is all about powerfully tackling the signs of ageing with the use of mega-potent Vitamin C that's 50 X more powerful than traditional Vitamin C.

Bright & Plump Moisturiser

This powerful moisturiser contains 10% THD Ascorbate, 3% Vitamin E and 2% Ferulic Acid to help firm, brighten and improve the look of an uneven skin tone and texture. Hydrolyzed Collagen and Hydrolyzed Elastin help to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles and Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium PCA help the skin to appear plump with moisture, while Trimoist KMF works to locks in hydration for up to 24 hours. The use of Diamond Powder means it will give you a youthful-looking glow and the inclusions of Ginger Root Extract help to maintain results and protect against future discolouration. I found this moisturiser to be very hydrating and, in sticking with the range name, the product itself is an orange colour. In terms of scent, I found this had a spicy citrus smell to it which I quite enjoyed.

Power Serum

With 20% THD Ascorbate 3% Vitamin E and 2% Ferulic Acid, the serum gives you a complete and advanced formula for ageing, firming and brightening concerns. You can use this in all places on your skin were ageing occurs the quickest including your face, neck and the back of your hands. I found this serum didn't have much of a scent to it and was a little on the oiler side but that meant it also felt very hydrating.

Power Eye Cream

This product aims to reduce the appearance of dark circles, puffiness and crows feet with the use of 10% THD Ascorbate, 3% Vitamin E and 2% Ferulic Acid. This eye cream also contains Caffeine, Hyaluronic Acid and 3% Phycoderm which aims to help improve the look of dark circles, puffiness and crows feet both instantly and over time. Another interestingly coloured product, this cream comes out a yellow colour and has a similar scent to the moisturiser. I found this cream to be a little sticky, so I would probably stick to using this at night, but it proves to be very hydrating.

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posted by The Noise in Wonderland . 4/19/19 .

Lunch time at Proud Rooster

Next time you're in the Maitland area and looking for some 'fast food' that goes above and beyond what you'd usually expect from such an outlet, be sure to check out Proud Rooster in the RiverEats Maitland Riverside Plaza.

Think the chill, relaxed and easy vibe of Henny Penny or your nearby chicken shop but modernised and taken to the next level. These guys treated myself and my partner (Ricky) to an awesome range of their tastiest meals. My favourite by far was the Loaded Chips topped with chicken and smashed avocado - I would drive from Newcastle to Maitland just to get some.

I also loved their mini chicken burgers that are served with a side of chips - perfect for if you're feeling a little hungry but not in the mood for a big meal. Ricky got stuck into the half chicken they brought out, which was cooked to perfection and it didn't last long on the table.

All the food is also a great price, if you have a few mouths to feed it will go easy on your bank account, On top of that, if you're nearby you can also order your meal online and choose to pick it up or have it delivered. Proud Rooster ticks the boxes all round.

posted by The Noise in Wonderland . 4/16/19 .

New Beauty Bits (ft Bobbie Brown, Medki8 & Jurlique)

There's a been a good mix of products coming through the mail lately, so I wanted to share some of my favourite bits and pieces that I've received.

Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist Intense Deluxe Edition

I've previously talked about this product a couple of times on my blog before. This product takes their regular Balancing Mist and combines it with a blend of four unique Rose extracts that will allow the product to not only hydrate and refresh your skin but uplift your mood and relax your mind at the same time - the perfect thing for a stressful day. I always like to use their Mist as a part of my skincare routine as a toner so I get a good hit of hydration (and now relaxation) each morning and night.

Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense

This skincare brand has quickly become one of my favourite. While I know they sit on the more expensive side of the scale, every time I use their products my skin reacts so well and always looks its best when I have one of their products in rotation in my skincare routine.

This is their original hyaluronic acid serum but supercharged! This product combines their original formula with Natural Moisturising Factors including sodium PCA, glycerin, urea, proteins, sugars, amino acids, lactic acid, hyaluronic acid, creatine and more to give your skin a real hydration boost.

I found this product to be a thicker type of serum but still super easy to spread. It feels very hydrating and gives a cooling sensation on the skin as it sinks in nicely. It also didn't have any scent that I noticed.

Bobbi Brown Crushed Liquid Lip

If you ever need a solid lip product, I've found you can't go past Bobbi Brown. Their new Crushed Liquid Lip is basically a hybrid of a liquid lip, a balm and a lip gloss and they are also paraben-free, phthalate-free, sulfite-free, talc-free, mineral oil-free and gluten-free. The lovely team sent me three shades and I honestly loved all of them - Juicy Date for a more natural, everyday type of shade, Bitter Sweet as a nice way to add a pop of interesting colour without being overly bold and Cherry Crush for a nice classic and striking red. I found all of them applied smoothy and evenly and dry down well without feeling super drying on the lips and as if they might crack.

posted by The Noise in Wonderland . 4/14/19 .

Get Your Organic On

Organic On has me mask heaven at the moment! As the name would suggest, these guys make organic products with pure products are carefully sourced, extracted and delivered and also have minimal carbon footprint. They sent me their range of products to try out and I wanted to share them with you.

Activated Charcoal Blackhead Removal Mask

This product aims to minimise the appearance of pores, absorb excess oil and gently exfoliate your skin. It is also full of anti-aging vitamin C and antioxidants which aim to visibly reduce hyperpigmentation, minimise large pores, reduce fine lines and wrinkles and combat excess oil. I found this to be just like your standard black peel off mask. I find these don't work to well on me to pull out black heads, they mostly just seem to pull out all the little hairs on mt face which is why it feels so smooth afterwards. It may be that my current blackhead situation isn't in such a state that it needs a treatment like this - I think these type of masks are really something that you need to try yourself to find if it works for you. If you find peel off masks have worked for you in the past I think this is a great option and much better than buying a cheap $2 one off eBay that could have all sorts of unknown ingredients in it.

Exfoliating Clay Masks

I love a good clay mask, so having three to try from Organic On was certainly exciting - I love to use clay masks to really detoxify and cleanse out my skin, particularly if I notice breakouts starting to occur and I want to combat them early to limit the amount of time they spend hanging around on my face. I honestly loved each of these (it's hard for me to not love most clay masks I try) and each aims to combat certain skin issues and give varying results depending on what you're after. They also have different scents, which also might affect which one suits you best depending on how sensitive you are to smells when they're on your face.

Dead Sea Mud

This detoxifying mask uses a combination of Dead Sea Clay and Activated Charcoal to act as a magnet that draws out the toxins in your skin, and then uses Turmeric and Raw Cacao to help tone and hydrate. In terms of scent, I unexpectedly found this smelt a bit like eucalyptus lollies, which I didn't mind.

French Rose

This is an exfoliating mask that uses chamomile, lavender and essential natural oils to help cleanse out your skin and leave it glowing. Despite the name, I found this didn't really have a strong rose scent like I was expecting, in fact I couldn't smell to much scent at all.

Japanese Matcha

This is a rejuvenating mask that blends Matcha and Cucumber, along with the hydrating powers of Aloe Vera, to help both cleanse and hydrate your skin. I found this one has a nice natural, clean scent to it.

Amy Theodore