I’ve gotten a bit behind in my giveaways but to make up for it I have a very special product up for grabs this month just in time for summer – Clarins high protection sunscreen sticks! Clarins sunscreen is one of the best for sensitive skin and this one is particularly good as it is especially for delicate and/or sensitive areas. I’ve been using my sun stick around the eyes but also on my face and it is wonderful! I am notoriously sensitive to most sunscreens but not this, I really do have 100% tolerance for it.
Not only is this sunscreen very well tolerated but it also comes in the niftiest little container. To open it you twist …

July’s giveaway has been a bit late coming, but here it is. I have picked up five Skinfood cucumber face masks for you to try. To enter just leave a comment about why you want to try one of these soothing masks. Since trying Skinfood’s Lettuce and cucumber jelly I have been trying out more of their products, especially those that sooth and hydrate the skin. Of these, these cucumber soothing masks have been a stand out for skin in need of a little TLC. To use them, simply unfold the wet mask and place on your face after cleansing. You can leave it on for about 10-15 minutes and there is no need to cleanse afterward, simply rub any …

I’m very happy to announce June’s skin savers giveaway; up for grabs are 2 Sensitive Skincare Packs from Ishiki Skin that each include:
* 1 x Ultra-S Creme Cleanser
* 1 x White Tea & Rosehip Oil Toner
* 1 x Ishiki Skin Face Creme
I’ve been using all of these wonderful products for the past month and they are all great for sensitive skin and have given me soft smooth and calmed skin. Check out my reviews for the cleanser and toner above. As for the face cream, it is a wonderfully gentle and nourishing cream for all skin types but is suitable for the most gentle of skins. A little goes a long way and it has a thick creamy texture …

I do enjoy a good camping trip or hike now and then but living in a partially tropical climate means that any prolonged outdoor adventures require copious amounts of bug repellent to be tolerable. In Australia the main biters are mosquitoes, sand flies, marsh flies and ticks but you can also get ants and fleas too. In countries with malaria, insect repellent takes on an even more important role, as aside from bed nets, it is the front line in preventing malaria. I don’t know if there is a vaccine available, but if there is, doctors advise travelers to prevent bites in the first place with an “industrial strength” insect repellent. The most commonly recommended is one to me is …