February Favourites

Some things I've been loving lately;

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Facial Scrub and Purifying Mask. 

I was a little wary of these products, as I dislike the scent of Palmer's Cocoa Butter, but was relieved to discover that the scrub and mask are not at all offensive to my senses. The mask is lovely and thick, and it goes on white, which really does make the whole mask experience more fun, doesn't it. It leaves my skin feeling smoother, and gets rid of dead skin. The scrub has a natural looking texture but isn't too harsh. I definitely recommend these, especially for flaky blemished skin.

VO5 Styling Wax
  
I'd been thinking about trying wax for sometime, and I must admit I chose this one on the advice of Ed Sheeran. We gingers stick together you know! I tend to have some pretty crazy flyaways and frizz happening, but this product makes me look less like Albert Einstein and more like a Victoria's Secret angel. Win!

OLAY Moisturising Cream for Sensitive Skin

I've had some pretty ugly breakouts recently, and tried all sorts of fancy treatments, but they only left me with extremely dry and flaky skin. I picked this up to try and put some nourishment back into my skin, and it has definitely helped. I love moisturiser in a pot like this, as you can choose the amount you want, as opposed to the amount the pump bottle wants you to have. The cream itself is pure white, which looks beautiful in the container. I love the simplicity of this product.

Urban Rituelle Soap in Green Tea, Frangipani and Peaches & Cream

These soaps smell DIVINE. Not only that, but they last a long time, with long lasting scent. These can  be expensive in gift type shops, but are only $3.25 from Urban Rituelle online, and are even less expensive in Mitre 10 of all places!

MOR Essential's Neroli Clementine Scented Candle Review

I am, as a general rule, wary of giving candles as gifts. Though a safe present, it is just that; safe, and usually doesn't hold much meaning. (It is the thought that counts you know!) However, in this case, I am so grateful for the scented candle given to me at Christmastime. The giver had in fact overheard me expressing my rapture over the scent of this particular candle, and so thoughtfully popped it under my tree. The candle in question is the MOR Essentials Neroli Clementine Scented Candle. 

It's made from soy wax with a cotton wick and burns beautifully (apparently for up to 35 hours). The scent is truly divine, with neroli, clementine, yuzu and orange. (Yuzu is a citrus fruit that comes from East Asia). I burn it in my bedroom and the scent gently wafts over everything and is generally delicious. The candle comes built into a lovely peachy coloured tin, bonus.

You can buy candles from MOR from their website, but I would suggest that  you locate a stockist near you and sniff them for yourself. Alternatively, you could take my word for it, but that's a big responsibility for a little person like me!

To sum this post up, check out MOR's scented candles range, it's pretty lovely. 

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A Very Good Place To Start

Well this is exciting, my first article on this brand new blog! To get the proverbial ball rolling, I thought I'd ask myself a few questions. (Yep, I'm going to ask myself, lame, I know. Help me internet people!)

1. What's your name?

Rachael. Don't forget the 'a' please! My father did on my birth certificate when I was three days old, not a great start.

2. Where do you live?

I reside on the sunny south east coast of Australia. New South Wales, for those of you who are educated about such things.

3. What's this blog going to be about?

There's a question and a half. I'm not entirely sure yet, but something along the lines of musings about fashion, life, me, ideas, things I like, things I think the world should know more about. I like the idea of reviewing things, I often read other's reviews on things before I try them. Spreading knowledge and experience and all that!

That's about it for now.

p.s. It feels quite odd writing to an audience when it's unlikely anyone will ever read this. If you are in fact reading this, please do leave a comment, a little bit of encouragement never goes astray.