Summer Essentials! Feat Dove, Neutrogena & Gillette

I think we are finally started to see a bit of warm weather here in Sydney, so it's a perfect time to tell you about a few things I'll be using for these upcoming warmer months!

Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Facial Wash



The thing I love most about this cleanser is the scent, it's so amazingly summery and fresh smelling that I could happily use it as a body wash. I love that when I wash my face with this at night it feels so squeaky clean and I feel like it's really done it's job. I do find it a little drying though so make sure if you have dry skin to try and limit your use of this or do what I do and make sure you apply a really hydrating cream afterwards (I use this at night only and use my night cream afterwards). RRP $14.99AUD

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Daily Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF30+



If you ever learn anything from my blog, please make it that wearing a sunscreen everyday is essential (even if it's overcast outside). I've been using this Neutrogena one and loving it. I use the hydrating formula and what I like most is that it sinks into the skin quickly. I've recently learnt that you apply facial sunscreen first and then moisturiser, hands up if you were doing it the other way (I was!). The only thing I don't like about this product is the packaging, you really have to squeeze the bottle quite hard to get product out. RRP $14.99AUD

Dove Summer Glow Body Lotion



I really start to feel it's summer when I pull out (or go buy another bottle) my Dove Summer Glow! I started using this product when it was released I think about 2 years ago now and it's my absolute favourite gradual tanning product. I love the smell, to me it embodies summer. I buy it for myself in the medium/dark even though i'm quite fair but I find it just gives me the most amazing golden glow. As with all gradual tanners you apply this daily and it builds up to a nice colour. Once it gets too dark I switch to a regular body moisturiser for a few days and go back to this when it starts fading. If your not the best at applying fake tan this is an absolute fool proof gem! It comes in a bunch of sizes too, but I get the big bottle! RRP $6.99 - 16.99AUD

Gillette Venus Spa Breeze Razor



So it's beginning to get sunny outside, if your anything like me you've let your legs into such a terrible state that we may need to call in the tree loppers to take care of the situation. Enter a gorgeous razor that not only smells absolutely devine (white tea! yummmm!) but actually does the job and does it easily with a super close shave....plus it's pink which is a major plus in my books.

I'm not a waxer, I'm a shaver! I love the convenience of knowing if I have a bit of stubble on my legs and need to wear a dress or shorts, I can just go over my legs with the razor and go out the door with smooth legs.

I also adore the moisturising bars on this razor, it eliminates the need for another product in the bathroom and makes it such a good option to take travelling as well. Have I mentioned the smell? Yes? well again....YUMMMMMMMM!! RRP $18.15AUD (for the complete system)

I will be doing a few summer essentials posts in the future so keep a look out for those! 

Most of these products can be purchased in Priceline and Supermarkets.

All products were purchased by me, except for the Gilette Venus Spa Breeze Razor which was sent for consideration.

Don't forget to wear your sunscreen!!! :)

In With The Old! Skincare you swore by

I decided to go back to basics this week and repurchase a couple of my old favourite skincare loves. I am constantly purchasing the new things that I see hit the shelves to try out for you guys (I have reviews coming of some stuff i've been using actually) and a lot of the time I find they just don't work like my old faithfulls did. So I decided to take a step back and go back to what I know and love and what I know works for my skin (well hopefully still does...).

Fear not! I will still be trying out new products because that's what I do, but it's a good feeling to have the ones that I know work for me in my cupboard in case any disaster strikes.

So what are my old faithfuls? They are inexpensive and easy to find in the stores (I think that's one of the reason why I like them, I can be anywhere and know I can get my hands on them!)

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Do you have any old faithfuls that you always need a backup of? I'd love to know :)

Supermarket Buys! Featuring Neutrogena, Dove & Freeman

The suburb I work in is kind of boring, there are no interesting shops around so I spend a lot of time at the Supermarket. I find it a good opportunity to see what beauty products are out on the market and often get stuff that's on special to try out.


These are some reviews on some products i've recently bought from the Supermarket and tried.

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Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power Clear Scrub - $13.99rrp

I mainly got this product because i've been experiencing blackheads like i've never had before. I don't have acne, I get the occasional spot that most people get but have never really actively sought out acne products. I saw this on the Supermarket shelf and it seemed to do what I wanted.


This product contains Salicylic Acid which I have never had in a product before, I was a little concerned because I do have quite a bit of redness and my skin can be sensitive. This product mentions it has green tea extracts to reduce redness and sooth skin.


When I first tried it... I hated it, I felt like my skin was burning off (the Salicylic Acid i'd imagine) I couldn't get this product off fast enough.


I have however tried it a few more times and could see it as a product i'd use 1-2 times a week just to give the skin a really deep clean. The blackheads that I had definitely reduced but I can't really say if it was this product or one of the other new products i'm trying out at the moment. I think my skin is getting used to the Salicylic Acid in the product because it doesn't hurt at all compared to the first time I tried it.


I'd give this product a 3.5/5 but would not recommend for those with sensitive skin.


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Dove Beauty Moisture Facial Cleanser Normal/Dry Skin - $7.99rrp

I've never tried any of the Dove skincare products, only really body washes and deodorant (both of which I really like). I saw this product and when I saw the price point was under $10 I had to try it out.

When you put this one on the skin and wash it smells really really soapy, but boy it cleans! When I used this product that I found it especially great after a day at work. After removing a days makeup and using this cleanser I felt so fresh and clean.

The cleanser I got was specified for normal/dry skin and it says it's moisturising. For me my skin is extremely dry and even more so now that the weather has gotten colder. I didn't find it moisturising enough and felt I needed to compensate a little with the moisturiser I used afterwards. I think when I get my skin back into a good condition that this will be perfect.

I'd give this cleanser 4/5... Highly recommend especially for the price!

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Freeman Facial Clay Mask Avocado & Oatmeal - $9.99rrp

The last product I picked up mainly because I thought wow how handy to have a mask in a decent sized tube!


I usually buy Lush fresh masks.... they are lovely!


This mask.... It ticked the right boxes with it being Avocado & Oatmeal as they are classic mask ingredients and often make for a decent mask... that's where it ended unfortunately.


I like the feeling of taking off a mask and how lovely your skin feels afterwards, this didn't deliver that feeling for me.


The price is good for the amount of product you get, and you don't really use very much either in an application. However I think i'd rather spend a few more dollars and get a Lush mask or one of those single sachet masks that Nivea make (I must look into them again, there used to be one I loved!)


My verdict on this 1/5 ... harsh but fair!


Hope you have enjoyed my rundown on a few products you might find at your Supermarket. I'm always buying new products to try so i'm sure you'll see a few more reviews soon :)


Have a lovely night everyone :)