It’s officially time to pull out your warmest wooly knits and start preparing for the chilly Winter months ahead. But don’t forget to update your beauty routine while you’re at it! Our latest discovery bag was jam-packed with winter beauty essentials to keep your skin in check, despite the harsher weather. From a luxurious facial polish that’s made from finely crushed pearls, to an anti-aging sunscreen that double as a makeup primer, click through the gallery below to read our members honest reviews…
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LUMA Crushed Pearl Facial Polish
We say:
Looking for a beauty product that will exfoliate and brighten your complexion? This luxurious facial polish buffs and purifies with finely crushed pearls, to leave you with fresh, healthy-looking and illuminated skin.
You say:
“I have been using this once a week and oh my goodness, i am in love! First of all, the product itself doesn’t have much of a scent, which I am a fan of as sometimes exfoliating products can have an overwhelming scent. You only need a small pea sized amount. The pearls are so finely crushed that it is was the most gentle facial exfoliant i’ve ever used and it left my face feeling so soft and smooth and illuminated!!! i honestly wasn’t sure if it would actually leave my skin noticeably illuminated but it did!” – bh member millie-rosexo
Grand Nature Lanolin Bio-Extract Moisturising Cream
We say:
This advanced face cream is a godsend for dry, chapped skin. Formulated with Australian pure lanolin, rose oil and vitamin E, this cream provides gentle hydration to keep skin looking healthy and smooth all winter long.
You say:
“It is a beautiful light pink cream that is is duly smooth and smells divine, like fresh roses. It is super moisturising and hydrated the skin instantly. I have very dry skin so my skin fell in love with this cream from the second I put it on. I first used it in the evening and when I woke up in the morning my skin looked fresh and plump. It felt a bit heavy and oily when first applying it, but it quickly got absorbed into the skin and left my skin feeling amazingly smooth, plump and hydrated.” – bh member Fefe
WOTNOT 30 SPF Natural Anti-Aging Facial Sunscreen
We say:
It’s still crucial to apply sunscreen regularly in winter, even when you can’t see the sun. Switch to a multi-tasking formula like this one, which not only works as a makeup primer but protects your skin from UV rays and visibly brightens your complexion too.
You say:
“This sunscreen sinks into my skin instantly and is completely non-greasy. It feels much like a matte finish moisturiser so I don’t feel the need apply one when I’m wearing this. It also hasn’t broken me out at all which is rare for my sensitive skin. This is actually a really nice base for foundation, almost like a primer. It can be worn by itself and underneath makeup, either way it doesn’t leave a white cast on my skin. A little goes a long way, I can cover my face and neck with a very small amount. I can see this tube lasting me quite a while even with daily use.” – bh member beccaduncan23
Mitten exfoliating products
We say:
Avoid scaly winter skin by frequently exfoliating your body in the shower with an gentle mitt. Mitten’s range of exfoliating mitts are inspired by the deep exfoliation treatments found in Turkish Bath Houses, meaning you can get professional results in the comfort of your own home.
You say:
“Everything about the Mitten Classic Mild Deep Exfoliating Face or Body Mitt had such a luxe feel to it. From the gold and white packaging to the product being wrapped in tissue paper. I almost didn’t want to open it up and ruin the paper! The instructions were a bit confusing at first as it mentions that you can use it in the bath and shower but no bath products should have been used prior to that. The mitt itself is this nicely cream coloured rectangular shape with an elastic at the opening. It has such a nice feel to it when I use it against my skin. After showering with water only then I put on the mitten. On my face it feels nice and delicate, you wouldn’t think that you were using a exfoliating cloth! I made sure I rinsed the mitten and left for it to dry. My skin does look fresher after I have used this mitten! I will definitely be adding this to my weekly routine.” – bh member jewl
Pump Haircare Lash and Brow Serum
We say:
Want thicker lashes and brows? This Lash and Brow Serum stimulates growth for longer lashes and thicker eyebrows. It also darkens, thickens and conditions lashes, making it a great option for lashes that are damaged or simply won’t grow.
You say:
“What I really love about this is that I get to groom my lashes and brows without the mess of mascara, but I also get the benefit of the growth promoting serum, which I love! It’s a bit soon to definitively say that it’s helped or not, but as consistency is key, wanting to continue using a product is half the battle and this is a product I want to use. I really love it for makeup free days (which is most of my days) because it is such a nice way to groom without the mess. I’ll definitely continue using this serum and hopefully repair some of the damage I did to my brows in the 90’s when I over plucked! I’m thrilled to have been introduced to this brand because looking over some of their other products, I see lots that I NEED, so it’s been an excellent discovery indeed!” – bh member Lucrecia629
Baby U Goat Milk Body Wash
We say:
This nourishing body wash is enriched with pure goats milk for soft and delicate baby skin. It gentles cleanses the skin and is free of parabens, artificial colours, sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate.
You say:
“I was babysitting for my new niece this weekend and so excited to be able to try out the Baby U body wash from the May discovery bag on her. Firstly it has a very strong vanilla smell for a baby wash product (not at all goaty) but no one seemed to mind, least of all me, and it didn’t linger too long on her skin. Secondly, the rich, soft cream is delightful and is so gentle on delicate skin that I didn’t want to stop washing. It washes off very easily and though it’s gentle, does a really good cleaning job. The pump design is easy to use with one hand, and squirts out just the right amount without being messy. Anyone who has tried to bathe a baby with soap will appreciate how easy it is to use this. I also loved that it’s all Australian (with Australian sourced milk), has no nasty, skin irritants like SLSs or Parabens (it’s amazing how many baby products do!), and is particularly good for skin conditions like Eczema and Psoriasis (both of which my family is prone to).” – bh member maggieball
