#of straight up rose oil that isnt great for the skin

[butch-bakugo]

Why cant I find any perfumes that actually smell like roses (or really any other flower) other than Bulgarian rose perfume?

Like roses have a distinct softly sweet flower smell that is light, airy and even abit earthy but every "rose" or "flower" scented perfume I find just smells like sickly sweet candy 😭

[sharnirosebeauty]

SKINCARE ROUTINE

Hey Guys! Eeeeek! My First Blog post.. All About My Skin Care Routine!

Not that my skin is ‘Amazing’ or that im a fully qualified dermatologist BUT i did learn Alot about how to look after our skin and keep it healthy, clean and how to avoid wrinkles!  A-little bit of my Skin History I have had OILY/COMBINATION skin my whole life up until around a year or so ago where i noticed my skin had become alot more dry and dehydrated! I started drinking heaps of water and i saw results and improvement within 2 days! Honestly it sounds like such a small step but water is a HUGE contribution to your skin health! I now continue to drink a ton of water but my skin is still a little dry in certain areas and i would say its morning NORMAL/COMBINATION skin now! Although my skin does still get oily in my t-zone i flood my face with rich moisturisers to keep my skin feeling incredibly soft and also to look dewy/ to get that ‘heathy glow’ I’m Exactly like most 16-25 year olds who get regular breakouts/blackheads - This has so much to do with our Hormones! I’ve been on the pill since the age of 14-15 (A Long Time!!) so this could effect my skin without me even knowing!!  I always get Period Pimples! always the week before or just a couple of days before im due i will get ATLEAST 1-2 Pimples (That drive me bonkers!!!) This is Totally Normal!! they’re something you cannot fight or stop, You're best of to leave them alone and they will be gone in only a few days! There are pimple creams/gels you can buy (Mario Badescu drying lotion - Mario Badescu anti-acne serum etc..) That can take away the redness & decrease the pimple size within a few days - BUT leaving them alone is the best way (as hard as it is sometimes) I used to so obsessive over my pimples and would hate them because they were gross or ugly but trust me when i say NO ONE CARES about some little dots on your face! its normal & its natural!?

My GO-TO Skin Care products and How/Why i use them!

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Mario Badescu - ANCE FACIAL CLEANSER Lush Cosmetics - ANGELS ON BARE SKIN FRESH FACIAL CLEANSER T.N. Dickinsons - WITCH HAZEL CLEANS & TONES Nivea - REFRESHINGLY SOFT MOISTURISING CREAM Bobbi Brown - VITAMIN ENRICHED FACE BASE Glam Glow - GLOW STARTER MEGA ILLUMINATING MOISTURISER (NUDE)

FIRSTLY, MAKEUP REMOVAL 

This is a huge, huge, huge part of how well your skin will look & feel! Makeup Wipes = BAD! not only for your skin but also for the environment! I’ve Just recently started using BISOUS Cloths, They're Incredible! My skin has never been bad or horrible but i do get regular break oust & common black heads - I would say these cloths have reduced both breakouts and blackheads significantly! Genuinely every-time i clean my face with these i am blown away that how quick and effortlessly it removes the most natural makeup or the most darkest black smokey eye (EVEN waterproof mascara! gone?!) They’re super dooper soft! Easy to use - JUST add water and your ready to go?? Then you just throw them into the provided wash bag (or any lingerie bag) & throw them in the washing machine! So Easy & Super Affordable at only $29.95 for 3! (Afterpay also Accepted!) “Skin issues will affect everyone at some point of their life. The theory goes that the cleansing process promotes healthy skin but some of us react to the active ingredient in most cleansers and makeup removers. In order to strip the skin of makeup and grime most cleansers and disposable makeup wipes’ active ingredients include solubilizes, emulsifiers, alcohol and even preservatives like methylisothiazolinone. For those with sensitive skin or skin conditions these chemicals can affect the skin’s natural acid mantle and cause irritation, dryness and further exacerbate skin conditions. Our product is made from a specially knitted nanofiber which, when wet,creates a hydro-mechanical process that breaks the surface tension of the oils that bond makeup and dirt to the skin.” - Bisous ( https://bisous.store/ )

NEXT STEP - CLEANSERS! 

My 2 Must-Have Cleansers are the Mario Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser & The Lush Cosmetics Angels on Bareskin.. MARIO BADESCU ACNE FACIAL CLEANSER  Not by any means do i have ACNE or anything remotely close BUT This product is a dream come true, as it is made for OILY/COMBINATION skin it removes all access dirt and oil from my t-zone without drying my skin out to a oblivion!  I use this Twice a day! In the morning to prep my skin for the day and to remove all the yuck from sleeping sweat/oil (summer is hot here in Australia!!!) then at night to remove any residue of stubborn Makeup/Oil from my pores!  This product is designed to PREVENT & FIGHT off ACNE also to SOOTHE & CALM inflamed skin “Prevent and heal existing acne with Mario Badescu's exfoliating and deep cleansing wash formulated with acne-fighting salicylic acid. Contains aloe vera and chamomile, two natural ingredients that calm and soothe acne inflamed skin.“ - Mecca Cosmetica  This Product is super cheap at only $22 at your local Mecca! https://www.mecca.com.au/mario-badescu/acne-facial-cleanser/I-005006.html LUSH COSMETICS ANGELS ON BARE SKIN Although i am not at all a fan of the way you need to use this product (”mix your solid cleanser with water to form a paste”) I am a MASSIVE fan of this product, not only does it smell amazing it will clear up your skin in just a few days!  I mostly only use this product at night because its quite soothing & restorative. Looking at the ingredients everything is Natural & Healthy for your skin (NO SYNTHETICS!) “Inspired by a mediaeval recipe and topped off with lavender flowers, this contains kaolin to absorb grease and dirt, leaving skin clean and nourished. Lavender oil and rose absolute calm the skin. As you mix your solid cleanser with water to form a paste, the ground almonds create almond milk which helps to tone and brighten the skin. This can be used all over your body as well as your face. “ - LUSH COSMETICS https://au.lush.com/products/cleansers/angels-bare-skin At $17.50 This product is not cheap (it also only lasts 2 months!!!) but it is definitely worth the investment as it will clear & sooth your skin in only a matter of days!  WE CANNOT FORGET TO CLEAN & TONE

Toning is a vital part of the cleansing process! Using an astringent just like Witch Hazel will help tighten the skin, even your PH levels (Not if high volume of alcohol is present), will remove grime & access oil/residue, it will shrink the appearance of poors & as the name suggests it evens out your skin TONE! BUT Toning/using ASTRINGENT on your skin to often is very bad for your skin - especially because some skin types (DRY) DO NOT need to tone as Astringent strips your skin of its natural oils!  i personally tone my skin maybe 1-2 times a week if that! i use it a lot more when i have breakouts as it removes any bacteria and oil from those areas!  i found this little guide of what WITCH HAZEL does for all skin types on their website! http://www.dickinsonsusa.com/witch-hazel-uses/ Normal Skin Removes everyday dirt, oil and impurities Oily Skin Controls oil, eliminates shine and balances skin Dry Skin Nourishes flaky & dull skin without removing essential moisture Enlarged Pores Unclogs, refines and tightens pores Sensitive Skin Cleans, calms & conditions without overdrying Combination Skin Even out the areas that are oily here, or dry there WITCH HAZEL is SUPER CHEAP at only $5-$7 at any Supermarket or Pharmacy! LAST BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST MOISTURISING/ EYE CREAM!

THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR SKIN CARE ROUTINE MOISTURISING! this step is absolutely critical to your skin being the best it possibly can be!  BOBBI BROWN VITAMIN ENRICHED FACE BASE Now im sure you would have seen this product as it is ALL over social media - this was actually the number 1 reason i did NOT want to buy it, i had heard so much good about it and NO BAD at all besides the price - so i did some digging, read blogs & watched videos about this product and you bet! i found no negatives besides that it is not great for dry skin (having normal/combo i was happy to try it)! This product is actually a primer! but i use it as both!  I went into my Local Mecca Maxima and got a sample of this and of the GLAM GLOW glow starter (will chat about that next) i instantly fell inlove with this product, my skin has NEVER felt so smooth and hydrated EVER!  Although it is not cheap at $85 it IS INCREDIBLE  “This oil-free, face formula, enriched with Shea Butter, instantly hydrates, softens, and cushions skin. Carrot Extract and Vitamin A Complex help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamins C and E help protect against environmental damage. Grapefruit and Geranium fragrances leave a light, uplifting scent on skin. “ - MECCA COSMETICA https://www.mecca.com.au/bobbi-brown/vitamin-enriched-face-base/I-012557.html i use this product at-least twice a day! (sometimes up to 5 times a day! i cannot get enough of it! its just amazing! 

GLAMGLOW GLOW STARTER (NUDE GLOW) I don’t even know where to begin with this product it is just the whole package, Its glowy, it provides hydration, it blurs your skin (yep!!) & it smells incredible! AGAIN this isnt a cheap product and i HAD to sample this before investing the $$ but there is NOTHING like this product on the market. Available in 3 shades (Pearl, Nude & Sun) it provides the slightest amount of color to the skin but not as a tint, more as a light reflectant!  i use this product either mixed with the BOBBI BROWN product or simply straight after, at-least twice a day!! It is perfect for the no makeup days as it has the magic of a foundations glow & the luminosity of a blinding highlight!  This product is also PERFECT for a PRIMER or mixed with a foundation for Natural coverage to your skin!  “For a next-level glow that's out of this world, it's all in the skin prep. Harness your full luminosity potential with this nutrient-loaded, light-reflective moisturising cream that replenishes moisture, blurs imperfections and imparts a beautiful glow with a hint of tint.“ - MECCA https://www.mecca.com.au/glamglow/glowstarter-mega-illuminating-moisturizer/V-027181.html#q=nude%2Bglow&start=1 This product is $75 From your local Mecca store! 

For XMAS they have a deal of 3 Minis (every shade) for only $36 perfect stocking stuffer or even just a gift from you - to you! https://www.mecca.com.au/glamglow/let-it-glow-glowstarter-mini-set/I-029208.html#q=nude%2Bglow&start=1 NIVEA REFRESHING SOFT MOISTURISER  i use this product as an eye cream! as its so rich its perfect for smothing the undereyes & filling in any fine lines before a makeup application! this is the number 1 product i use on ALL clients whether they have dry or oily skin!  Such an AFFORDABLE product at $5-$7!!  Thanks For Reading Guys! Please let me know if you liked this post and if there is anything in particular you want to see more of!  - Sharni xx