About a year ago, I was at the beautician getting a facial done. As part of a promotion, I got a gorgeous gift pack to take away filled with skincare goodies from a brand called 'Joyce Blok'. I had never used the brand before, but I knew it was a natural skincare line and that it was New Zealand made. The next morning I decided to try out the 'Sensitive Skin Moisturiser'. I have not stopped using it since. It is a simply beautiful moisturiser and I can not wait to share my thoughts with you!
Joyce Blok Natural Skincare started over 35 years ago by a European-qualified aesthetician named Joyce Blok. She established a beauty therapy school in Auckland, but was disappointed with the lack of quality skincare products, so decided to start her own business. Joyce Blok Natural Skincare line was born! She wanted to create products that used only naturally sourced extracts and ingredients such as essential oils. The brand has continued to grow, and is well recognized in the beauty industry for it's high quality skin treatments and products.
Ever since day one of using this moisturiser, I have been impressed. No one likes the greasy, shiny look and feel that some moisturisers leave on the skin, so I was delighted to see the moisturiser sunk right into my skin leaving a flawless and glowing complexion. It is perfect under makeup, and I have personally found it seems to act as a primer under foundation (I use mineral makeup). The consistency of the product is just right, not too runny or overly thick. You do not need to use a ridiculous amount either, a small dot on each cheek and the forehead, nose and chin is perfect. The effect on your skin: a silky, smooth and bright complexion!
Another thing I adore about this moisturiser is the smell. It contains all kinds of natural goodies including avocado oil, olive oil, lavender and carrot oil and neroli oil. I apply straight after my shower or bath for a relaxing facial treatment. I use it twice per day for ultimate nourishment.
Rating: This moisturiser delivers in every way. It leaves my skin smooth and flawless and has never caused any irritation, it also has never made my skin breakout like some other moisturisers I have used have. On top of this, it has a luxurious feel, and the smell is wonderful! I would recommend to anyone regardless of skin type or age. I give this prodcut a solid 10/10.
Where can I find it?
Joyce Blok is stocked at selected retailers and beauticians practises. To find your nearest retailer, contact Joyce Blok by emailing them at the following address. They can also be found on facebook! A downloadble brochure is also available on their website.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyceblok
Web Address: http://www.joyceblok.co.nz/
Email address: info@joyceblok.co.nz
Review Copyright to the Publisher Caitlin Harsant
Please Note: This product was not sponsored/endorsed in any way. It was purchased with my own money.
When I recieved the news that I had won a natural cosmetics pack from Living Nature, I was so excited.
Living Nature is a New Zealand company, based in the South Island in KeriKeri,
who believe that when it comes to beauty, nature has the best answers. Living Nature prides itself on being 100% safe and natural. The company was first founded by Suzanne Hall. She was inspired by the powerful healing properties of New Zealand's native plants, which had been successful in helping her own skin conditions, so she decided to start her own company. Twenty four years on, and New Zealand based company is at its most successful, exporting to 14 countries and gaining recognition worldwide. The brand features skin, body and hair care products as well as a cosmetics and a range for men.
Today I will be reviewing Mascara - Thickening Jet Black
When I first opened the package, the first thing I noticed was the sleek and sophisticated style of the mascara bottle. The ingredients were listed on the outside of the cardboard box, and I was extremely impressed with what I read. It is not often I am able to recognize every ingredient listed in beauty products, so I was pleasantly surprised I was able to do so with this mascara. Lavender Oil, grapefruit seed extract and manuka honey are just some of the wonderful, natural ingredients featured in the mascara and, because Living Nature products are completley natural, the aroma of this product is amazing, it is like fresh flowers captured in a bottle. Divine! The mascara claims to thicken your lashes naturally without clumps, and it definately delivered! The wand is completley clump free and holds a nice amount of product (no cloggy clumps in sight!). It lasted well on my lashes all day, and did not irritate my eyes one bit. I even got a few compliments on how nice my lashes looked.
Rating: I would definately recommend this product to anyone wanting a natural alternative to their usual mascara, that delivers the same results. It is also excellent for those who suffer from eye sensitivity. Overall it is a wonderful mascara and I will continue using and recommending it to my friends and family. 10/10!
Price: NZD$ 39.50
Where can I find it?
Living Nature can be purchased online at the following address. It also retails at Health 2000 stores nationwide.
Check out their webiste here: http://www.livingnature.com/index.cfm
Review Copyright to the Publisher Caitlin Harsant
Please Note: This product was not sponsored/endorsed in any way. It was won through an online competition. Image/s are my own.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyceblok
