Holy Grail Men's Products

If you have a boyfriend or husband that is picky and not as 
experienced in trying different products until finding one that works.
I have put together a list of products that are definite hits and simple
reviews that go with each one. Each of these product's are affordable
and easy to find online. These are products have been personally tested
by my partner, and I trust in buying them on a reoccurring basis.

1. Calvin Klein - Euphoria 

for Men Eau de Toilette

This is one the best smelling Colognes and can be used everyday. This is probably the most appealing cologne I've ever had the pleasure of smelling on my man. The best part is it is priced under $60 (AUD) or $45 USD 
in most places online.

2. Diesel Only The Brave by Diesel 

for Men Eau de Toilette Spray

My husband was really surprised at how great this scent not only smelled appealing but had long-lasting wear. You can find it online for under $70 (AUD) or $50 USD.

3.  Nivea Men Moisturising Shave Gel

If your guy is a bit lazy when it comes to moisturising after shaving or just in general. This product is great at reducing nicks and soothing sensitive skin.Nivea is a brand I personally trust, having used their products for years without any noticeable issues. 

5.  PhysioGel Hypoallergenic 

Daily Moisture Therapy Intensive Cream

I received this product in a beauty box about 6 months ago. It is for sensitive skin and I have heaps of moisturisers, so I had my husband try 
it out for me. This was an actual product test, that he did for my blog. 

His skin type is mostly oily with a one dry area, and his skin is even more sensitive than mine. If he uses any product that has an oil base it will cause him to break out dramatically. I'm always on the lookout for holy grail products that can 
help even out his complexion and any skin irritation. 

After a couple of weeks of incorporating this product into his daily routine he told me he immediately felt a difference in his skin. He reported that his skin stayed moisturised all day and that PhysioGel didn't irritate his skin at all.

What I noticed was his complexion became more even after about one week of using it daily. This is a holy grail men's product for sensitive skin dry or oily (despite what the label says). 


I really hope this helps someone who is in need of a reliable product 
that their partner simply has no time or patience to figure out. 

All images of products used are from Ebay

~Blogger Recognition Award Nomination~

I actually never thought I would be posting this, and I feel a bit undeserving. A lovely blogger named Jasmine (Blog: 'Thoughts From Jasmine')has nominated me for the The Blogger Recognition Award. She puts forth an open and honest blog that I find I can relate to. Thank you so very much for this nomination Jas.

Rules:

• Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link to their blog.
• Write a post to show your award.
• Give a brief story of how your blog started.
• Give two pieces of advice to new bloggers.
• Select 15 other bloggers you want to give this award to.
• Comment on each blog and let them know you have nominated
  them and provide the link to the post you created.         

When I began this blog, I had just really decided to join the Beauty Blogger
 community. My writing experience has been far longer than my current blog,
therefor I have always been fairly comfortable about writing in general. Back
when I was in High School, I was a writer and editor for my school newspaper.
At one point I had even thought of becoming a journalist one day, but I didn't
end up pursuing that path. Confidence was a hard learned lesson for me,
especially when you're putting your thoughts and sometimes personal
feelings out there for an millions of people to read. The basis of my blog
is to provide my own honest opinions on products and lifestyle situations.
I really do get a kick out of testing beauty products, making tutorials and
using my experiences to hopefully motivate or inspire others.


My Advice for any new blogger is to be be patient and consistent in your writing.
Patience that your readers will not appear out of thin air.  Consistency in
only post something you are confident is factual/true. 

I nomination these amazing bloggers listed below

JOYCE - Joyce Lau 
Louise - Louise Loves Beauty
Aspyn - Aspyn Ovard 
Melanie- Lilies Beauty
Alice - Alice Grace Beauty
Emily - Miss Beauty Emily
Danielle -  Danielle Ruppert
Laura - ThePaleGirlBlog
Kirsty - Kirsty WS
MayKatie - WhatKatieDidNext
Daisy - Daisy & Belle
BECCA - QUEEN BEE BECCA 
DI  - MAX THE UNICORN 
JENNY - dREAMING IN PINK
FRANCESCA LOUISE - BELLA MOMENTO



Each of these blogs is unique and amazing in it's own way. Keep up the wonderful work ladies!

My Beauty Picks For December

It has been awhile since my last monthly picks, and I wanted to share all
of these amazing products after I had tried them out thoroughly enough.


The Manuka Honey Mask is a recent favourite of mine, and I saw results
immediately after use. Despite it's messy/sticky application process it smelled
like honey and flowers which was nice. I will point out that it took me ages to
peel off this mask, so I would allow at least one hour for the entire process
(application, drying, and removal). The results I saw were instant fine line
reduction, and smooth soft skin. 


Le Tan Instant Tanning Mousse has been such a breeze for me to use. I use
their tanning application mitt, and had no issues with it falling apart (like I've read
about Bondi Sand's application mitt in past reviews). It smells strongly of
coconut, and it takes around 5-6 hours to develop fully. Even after you shower
for the first day or two the Coconut/Tanning smell may stick to your skin. I highly
recommend this to first-timers, and anyone who wants a gorgeous green based tan.
The reason for it being a green based tan is to prevent you from looking orange. 


Swisse Argan Anti-Aging Eye Cream as really a shot in the dark for me. I hardly
ever used eye creams before I tried this one. What pushed me to get this is
finding out how delicate the skin is under our eyes. So I've added this to my
beauty regime after moisturizing and before concealer. It helps my eyes feel
less sunken, and more awake.

Juicy Couture by Juicy Couture is a unique 'beachy' scent perfect for summer.
Normally when I buy this brand I stick to Viva La Juicy, but the store I went to
was out so I decided to try this one out. The bottle is always something I loved
as far as their packaging goes, and more modest looking than Viva La Juicy.


My.Organics Restructuring Shampoo & Conditioner has literally transformed
my hair. For year I've tried countless Salon and Drug store hair care, but this
by far has been made a huge difference in my hair. I have long and thick hair,
which is most times hard to manage day to day. To lighten it up and give my 
neck a break from the weight, I straighten my hair 3+ times a week, but this
has lead to frizz and split ends. By using these two products together, I feel 
my hair is healthier than it has ever been. There is no greasy feeling from
the conditioner, and it has a fresh clean citrus smell. It's costly but it is 100%
worth it, if you want something that is complete quality.