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Since Easter my skin has been going insane! I have come to the conclusion that it must be all the Easter eggs and hot cross buns that I have consumed over the last month. My poor body is crying out for a little TLC and the last few days that is exactly what it has got.

Along with my usual Clinique cleanser, every couple of days I have been mixing it up and using Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub (I am such a rebel I know). The scrub contains Salicylic Acid, an essential ingredient to get rid of all that disgusting dirt, black heads and oil from your skin. I noticed a difference in my skin after the first time I used the scrub, my skin felt more radiant and healthy so much so that even boyfriend commented (that doesn’t happen everyday). And as an added bonus, Unclogging Scrub is oil free.

I like to use the scrub on dry skin, I find that by doing this the cleanser does not drip off my face with the water. I apply the size of a 20c coin and let it soak in for about a minute then rinse off in warm water. I then apply my usual toner and moisturizer, and walla, nice fresh skin.

We have loved Biore products for ages, you may remember our love for their Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, Check out all their other amazing products on their website.

RRP: $10.99 available from Priceline and chemists.

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We both use, and have always used, just a standard boring makeup case (I think I even got mine at Bunnings) Don’t get us wrong, they do their job and they do it well, but…..

Secretly we have been wishing for a totally awesome case with lights and wheels and all that stuff. A bit like these ones.

I don’t know if you can see it, but this one is pink alligator skin, my favourite!

We would settle for a black one though.

There is no real reason that we haven’t got one of these yet but they are harder to find in Australia. These ones were from Coco Martinelli there is heaps of makeup brushes, cases, makeup, jewellery cases and lots more. It is an American based website but I think they ship to Australia.

I always thought that to have good skin you had to buy expensive skin care products. Just like champagne, expensive is always best. Right? Wrong.

For years I used all Clinique products and my skin always looked and felt good (well I thought so anyway) It wasn’t until I had my first baby and wasn’t working full time that I decided that I had to try something else. So each tme one of my Clinique products ran out I went and bought something a little less expensive.

I stumbled upon Garnier, one shopping day, on sale at Priceline, so I thought I would give it a go. I went for the Clean Detox Gentle Exfoliating Scrub and the Refreshing Cleansing Gel.

The Cleansing Gel removes all your makeup and impurities so is perfect to use at the end of the day. I usually use it in the shower before bed so my skin is clean and refreshed .

I love a good exfoliator and this one stacks up. I use it every morning and it keeps my skin smooth and blemish free and removes all those dead skin cells that make your skin look dull. It has tiny exfoliating beads that are gentle on your skin so you can use it every day. Both have extracts of green mint and grape anti-oxidants so they smell good too.

I always follow with a toner and moisturiser. At the moment I am using Simple Soothing Facial Toner, on a cotton pad smoothed all over my face and neck, and follow with the very last of my Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion. As you can see they are both nearly empty so I will be able to try something new very soon.

I love  how my skin feels using these products and just proves that you don’t have to spend a lot of money. So why not give them a go? They are around $10 each, bargain.

What skin care do you use for your face?

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Caitlyn was going to a black and white ball. She went for pretty extreme eyes, false lashes and nude lips.

Some of the makeup we used.

Applying Maybeline Gel eyeline with an angle brush.

Applying false lashes. You can’t really see but the lashes are quite long and feathered on the outer edge. Step by step guide click here

The finished product.

GHD curls pinned back with a little height.