The Noise in Wonderland: natural

Keeping it Natural

Its time to talk Nude by Nature on the blog again.

Along with a cute little makeup bag to store all your products in, one of the first products you get is the Airbrush Mineral Primer. As you probably know by now, I'm no longer big on primers but this one has seen me jump back on the bandwagon a little bit. If I know I've got a long day of makeup wearing ahead, I have been popping a little bit of this on my cheeks and t-zone area to try and help my makeup stay looking smoother for longer. I do like the formula of this one - it's quite light but does still go a little tacky to really help makeup stick to it. I wouldn't say I notice a major difference using this product, but I probably get a few extra hours of shine-free foundation when I have this on, especially during a warmer day.

Natural Mineral Cover Foundation

You'll also get a mini size of their Natural Mineral Cover Foundation (perfect for travelling). A powder foundation is great for the summer months as it won't give you a thick coverage that will noticeably sweat off during the day, yet if you do have days where you want to go for something a little heavier you only need to pack on a little more to achieve it. This powder is super smooth and easy to apply and gives a really natural looking finish. This isn't a super high coverage foundation, so it's definitely for those days you're heading out and just want a little something to give your skin a natural, flawless looking glow.

Kabuki Brush

I've also talked about this brush before which is super soft and perfect for applying the mineral foundation and again, a great size for when you're on-the-go.

Moisture Infusion Lipgloss

I'm not really a big lip gloss fan and this product hasn't converted me this time around. I think this would be great applied over the right coloured lipstick if you're a fan of a lipgloss but is a no go on it's own. It smells sweet just like some Lip Smackers that I use to own when I was younger.

Contour Palette

This palette has all the shades you need to sculpt, define and highlight your face. I found these pigments were nice and soft and blend quite nicely. As someone who prefers powder contour I didn't mind this at all. I'm not so big on the contouring anymore but even to add some colour back to your face after applying your foundation, this works well.

Keeping it Natural

posted by The Noise in Wonderland . 6/4/18 .

Getting Those Skincare Goods with Jurlique

Today we're talking all things Jurlique. If you haven't heard of Jurlique before, they are a skincare brand that originated in South Australia (yes to home-grown brands!). They create natural skincare with a strong focus on being kind to Mother Nature. To do this they have a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility called Jurlique's Natural Beauty Plant, where they use solar power, low voltage light, reuse water and more to keep their footprint on this earth minimal.

Limited Edition Rosewater Balancing Mist
This is the limited edition, deluxe version of Jurlique's amazing Balancing Mist. If you're looking for something to soothe your skin, make it feel refreshed, give it some hydration or all of the above, you need to get your hands on this stuff. If you're not a major rose-scent fan, maybe this isn't for you, but if you don't mind it or it doesn't bother, do yourself a favour and get your hands on this bad boy. This size might not be great for travel, but you'll be thanking yourself for the extra product when you get hooked on the stuff.

Rose Moisture Plus Moisturising Cream Mask

I love this mask because you can use this for a variety of hydration needs. If you need a quick refresh you can pop this all over your skin for 10 minutes, wipe it off and whip out the door feeling ready to face the world. If you're needing something a little more intense (like me with this onset of cold wind lately) you can actually sleep in this stuff overnight to really tackle any dry skin issues. A big winner in my books this winter.

Rose Moisture Plus Daily Moisture Balancing Serum

You all know how much I love a good serum in my life and I've just found another to add to my list. This serum has helped to keep my skin tone looking on point and keep my skin looking bright while also keeping it hydrated and protected against environmental stresses and damage. All of Jurlique's products are also full of natural ingredients so you know everything your putting on your skin is only doing it good.

Rose Moisture Plus Moisturising Lotion

If you're looking for a new lightweight moisturise to use during the day and as a part of your morning skincare routine, I'd suggest giving this product a go. This lotion helps keep my skin from drying out throughout the day, but being lightweight means it sits nicely under my makeup. Remember, you'll want to be a fan of rose scent, or at the very least not mind it, to use this range of products. If rose isn't your thing, Jurlique also have other lines of products for you to check out.

Getting Those Skincare Goods with Jurlique

posted by The Noise in Wonderland . 4/13/17 .

Kosmea Haul

The natural trend continues on the blog. Kosmea is a natural skincare brand who have plenty of good things going for them. All their products are free from artificial colours and fragrances, petrochemicals, mineral oils, and they contain no animal products and are not tested on animals. The brand sent me a couple of goodies to try out so I wanted to share my thoughts on them with you.

F a c i a l C l e a n s i ng W i p e s
A good facial wipe is one that effectively removes your makeup without too much effort, and I can safely say these wipes tick all those boxes. They don't have any sort of overwhelming, off-putting scent and they contain Rosehip Oil to not only help leave your skin feeling clean and hydrated, but also helping to tackle ageing in an all natural way. The other really cool thing is the packaging is recyclable and biodegradable.

C e r t i f i e d O r g a n i c R o s e h i p O i l
Everyone has been raving about Rosehip Oil for a while now, but I'd never gotten around to trying it out before. I'd heard people say that regularly using it on their face helped reduce any wrinkles and fine lines om their face, and it's also touted as a great ageingng prevention product, so I was keen to try it out. Unfortunately, I found using this on my face regularly made me start to break out, potentially because my face has always been quite temperamental when it comes to oiler products. It's a shame I can't see how it would work wonders on my face, however I've decided to try using it on my stretch marks to see if it has any effects. I haven't researched into whether Rosehip Oil does actually help them, but I figure it can't hurt to try anyway.

R o s e G l o w B o d y M i s t
This stuff is super refreshing to have around. It makes for the perfect beach or handbag accessory. If you're out in the sun for an extended period of time, spraying a little bit of this on your face and upper body will make you feel renewed and refreshed. I also sometimes like to use this at home after a shower just on my legs when I'm feeling super lazy and can't be bothered to use a lotion or oil.

R o s e G l o w B o d y O i l
I normally am a body lotion user I'll admit, but it's nice to switch it up a bit. I loved using this stuff on my body and it sunk into my skin quite quickly without leaving an oily residue. There's no overwhelmingly strong scent, and it left my skin feeling super soft and hydrated.

Kosmea Haul

posted by The Noise in Wonderland . 4/1/17 .

Unboxing: Secrets Organic Box - March

In a time where we are all more environmentally conscious than ever before, it's always good to try and incorporate more organic and natural products into your life in any aspect. That's where a subscription service like Secrets Organic Box can come in handy. It can be hard to find purely organic things in store, and some of us don't have time to browse around online searching for the right products. With Secrets Organic Box you can have organic products delivered right to your door without any work on your part except siging up. The lovely people from Secrets Organic Box sent me their latest March edition and I wanted to share it with you so you can know what sort of goodies to expect from them.

Bon Tampons
Ladies, we can't help that every month we have to bleed out while wanting to eat everything and hating everyone, but we can being environmentally friendly during that time. These BON tampons are a way to do that. These are completely organic, made from 100% cotton, and yet still highly absorbent. They are also packaged in a very stylish and deceiving way, so id ever the packet of them fall onto the ground, no one will really know what it is.

Whole Kids Organic Rice Crackers
The packet might seem to be targeting the littler members of society, but we all know adults are just big kids, so these are perfectly fine for us to. We all snack throughout the day, so why not make sure you're snacking on something that isn't chocolate or lollies and throw some of these in your bag.

Frima Foods Peeled Tigernuts

Another healthy snack option to keep you fuelled throughout the day. This company has many snack options, but the ones in particular I received were these peeled tigernuts. If you're over eating your usual peanuts or almonds, or maybe you have a nut allergy and feel like you're missing out, these are your answer. Tigernuts are gluten, nut and allergen free and have a nutty, yet also sweet flavour to them. They're also full of plenty of good stuff including fibre, potassium, calcium, iron, Vitamin E and more.

Grilo Protein - Drive Me Bugs

Yep, I was as taken aback as you when I first read what this was. I'm not sure how I feel about it, and I'm yet to try it out, but this stuff is an organic protein powder that is made from crickets. Crickets are made up of 69% protein, as well as full of plenty of amino acids, minerals and vitamins. While they certainly seem good for you, and this is certainly a more organic way to get your added protein, I'm not sure this is something I'd think to purchase in the future. I'll have to check back in once I try it out.

The Family Hub Natural Washing Powder

Another place in your home where you can switch to organic products is your laundry. Particularly if you or someone in your household suffers from skin irritations or sensitive skin, going natural with your washing choices can dramatically improve their conditions. This powder in particular is free from sulphates, phosphate or any other unnecessary and nasty fillers. No matter what your washing set up, this stuff is the perfect option for getting your clothes squeaky clean while not hurting our previous Mother Nature.

Impakt Organics Green Tea Ultimate Glossing Lip Repair Treatment

With winter almost upon us, tis' the season for dry lips, and this stuff can save you. Full of completely organic ingredients, this stuff will not only give your lips an awesome moisture boost, it will also increase their volume.

Unboxing: Secrets Organic Box - March

posted by The Noise in Wonderland . 3/2/17 .

Nature Knows Best

As we become more and more aware of what is good or bad for our skin, and what ingredients and chemicals we should and shouldn't be putting on our face, people are choosing to reach for more natural skincare products, and I can completely understand that choice. Particularly if you have sensitive skin, products that are completely or mostly natural may be the best option for you. While I still use products that aren't completely natural, I did want to share some of my favourite natural ones in case you were in the market for some new skincare in this category, or were thinking about delving into the area.

m a k e Soft Shampoo

m a k e Soft Conditioner

m a k e Soft Treatment

This haircare range is full of good stuff to help replenish any dry, damaged, coarse and chemically treated hair (hello all my fellow coloured blondes). With ingredients including Vitamin B5, Argan Oil avocado oil and rosemary, m a k e offers a great product to naturally help bring your hair under control

Biology Smart Skincare No 351; Skin Smoothing Body Buff

Biology Smart Skincare No 353; Ultra Hydrate Body Butter

From their bath essentials range, these Biology products are infused with ingredients like avocado and almond oils, sunflower oil and essential fatty acids which all help to heal and rejuvenate your skin. The Body Buff has very small granules in it, so you can feel that super light exfoliation as you rub it into your skin, and the Body Butter glides on and sinks in quickly to leave your skin feeling super smooth. Both products have a natural orange smell, with the body butter really reminding me of opening a bottle of orange vitamin C tablets and sticking your nose in to have a smell.

Puretopia Refresh & Balance Facial Mist & Toner

Akin Hydrating Mist Toner

Swisse Deep Sea Hydrating Mist Toner

Facial mists and toners are great for not only including in your daily skincare routine, but for having with you throughout the day to keep you refreshed, especially during any of the warmer months. Puretopia's Refresh & Balance Facial Mist & Toner contains aloe, witch hazel and vitamin C which combine to help soothe, purify, brighten and even out your skin. It's gentle nature also means it won't hurt your skin to consistently use it throughout the day. Akin's Hydrating Mist Toner uses coconut oil, green tea and chamomile to refresh and hydrate your skin while also helping to soothe and destress your facial area. Also available in bigger bottles, the Swisse Deep Sea Hydrating Mist Toner truely brings an Aussie flavour to skincare, containing deep sea minerals from Australia's Murray-Darling Basin. There's also some Vitamin B3 and aloe thrown in there to help tone and brighten your skin.

Akin Cleansing Micellar Water

Swisse Micellar Makeup Remover

The use of micellar water has continued to grow over the last few years in the skincare community, and for good reason, offering a much gentler way to remove makeup and clean your face. The Akin Cleansing Micellar Water infuses coconut water, green tea, cucumber and lavender into a pH balanced and soap free formula that will soothe and refresh your skin, all while effectively removing any traces of makeup from your face after a long hard day of slaying the world. Another natural makeup removing option is the Swisse Micellar Makeup Remover, which also normally comes in a larger bottle. Enriched with cucumber, this product has no fragrance and is super gentle on sensitive skin.

What are some of your favourite natural skincare products?

Nature Knows Best

posted by The Noise in Wonderland . 12/15/16 .

Good Green Box Unboxing

Good Green Box is a monthly subscription box that delivers a bunch of organic beauty samples to your door to help you discover new products to fall in love with. Boxes are available from $25 per month and if you love something from the box they have a store on their website where you can buy the full sized product.

Good Green Box sent me their latest box so I wanted to unbox it with you guys and share what's inside, as well as give my review on some of the products I've tried so far.

Embalm Skincare Luxurious Face Cream

Happy Eyes Eye Patches with zNano Active Gold
These feel very luxurious on your face. They come quite soaked in product, and you just pop them under your under eyes for around 20 - 30 minutes to help bring some hydration and life back into that sensitive skin. I love using under eye patches, so I was a fan of these from the get-go and I was sad there was only one pair in the box.

Amazing Oils Organic Magnesium Oil

Amazing Oils Sports Recovery Wipe
I tried to use these wipes when I had really sore calf muscles one day. They smell a lot like heat rub which you would normally use to help soothe your muscles, though these wipes do stay completely cool. I've got to say though I'm not sure if these really helped me at all. My muscles felt a little better straight after use, but I feel that's from me massaging my muscles as I used the wipe.

Eleos Skincare Lip Balm
I love this lip balm. Not only does have it an awesome orange scent (it smells like you could eat it), but it is super moisturising and hydrating. You don't need to apply much either.

Uni Organics Restore Anti-Age Serum

Giovanni, Smooth As Silk, Deeper Moisture Conditioner

Samol Herbal Hair & Scalp Oil
This stuff has a very herbal, natural type scent to it that might not be to everyone's taste. I personally don't love it, but it's not so bad that I can't stand it. I put some of this all over my hair and slept with it in. It doesn't work the biggest miracle around (maybe I need to put more in) but mu hair certainly wasn't any worse off, and I'm sure your hair benefits from having a nice oil soak every now and then to counteract all the heat and crap we put through it. Also, the scent doesn't linger once you've washed it out and washed you're hair.

Adorn Lux Francis Pure White Clay
I'm a bit of a fan of this mask. Clay masks are always great for detoxing your skin, but sometimes they can be quite full-on. This mask however is quite soft and smooth for a clay mask. It dries up hard, but it's still super easy to white off and left my skin feeling clean, smooth and ready for the day.

Amy Theodore

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