Pebble Penn

There is an art to finishing products.
I know alot of girls are like me. They see a new foundation, or their friends recommend a new face cream or you see amazing blog reviews online and decide you just have to buy whatever-product-has-been-reviewed… and then unknowingly you abandon your existing products and move on to your new ones.

I have been consciously trying very very hard to stop buying new things and to finish off the existing products I have at home. I went on a slight ban on online shopping and real-life shopping for make up and skincare and amazingly I have started to finish my existing products!
It actually feels like quite an achievement, because I cannot remember when the last time I finished a product was?!

So here is goes!!

Daiso Brush Detergent Cleaner 100% will repurchase, at $2.80 its a bargain!

Bioderma Sensibio H2O 100% will repurchase, still the best make up remover I have had so far.

The Face Shop, Chia Seed Lotion Maybe will repurchase. Not hydrating enough for the harsh Melbourne winters, but performs well during Summer and Spring seasons.

Those products were used to death! Fell in love with them all over again. From Left; Fresh Sugar Lip Balm in Tulip, Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse, L'Oreal False Lash Telescopic

Fresh, Sugar based lip blam in Tulip. Purchase in the USD Sephora. If I could readily buy this in Australia I would. It was hydrating and the colour was amazing. Not very long lasting though, but not marketed as a long lasting lipstick anyway since its a balm!

L'Oreal, False Lash Telescopic, Waterproof (always!!) About the 10th time I have repurchased this. The brush is amazing on my stubborn short stubby lashes. Magically makes them long and unclumpy. What more can a girl ask for in a mascara?

Hello everyone! I have just returned from an epic snowboarding weekend  trip and am currently recovering from an equally impressive cold (by impressive I mean - shitty long snotty cold).



My bf and I have been talking about snowboarding for more than 10 months now, we thought about it, scheduled it and talked about it - but we never got the chance to head up to the mountains until this year.
Along with 14 other high school friends (also new to snowboarding) we headed up to Falls Creek for an epic fun snow trip. I surprised myself and my bf with how quickly I learnt how to snowboard and by day one I was off down the Green (medium) slopes with my friends nearby!

The weather was perfect for some fun in the snow, cold with constant fresh powder on the grounds. However with the harsh conditions, it was so easy for skin to dry up very quickly.
So here are 3 essential skincare items for the snow! 

1) Serum! 

Hydration Hydration Hydration!
Just like how you layer your clothing during winter! Remember to layer on your skincare products as well. I would recommend bringing your most hydrating serum, moisturiser and face cream. Consider items that contain Vitamin B5 and Hyaluronic Acid.
I took the following products;




2) Facial Masks 

Use a sheet or gel face mask at night to replenish the moisture and any wind damage to the skin while snowboarding.
I found that the wind was so harsh and it was so cold it was hard to stay warm let alone stay hydrated! After a day of snowboarding, I went back to the dorm and put on a face mask to rehydrate. Immediately getting rid of that tight dry pull I felt!
I especially like these Japanese hydration masks below (available at all Japanese pharmacies).




3) Sunscreen 

So so important! Always remember to put on sunscreen before you head out to the snow! Even on a cloudy day, the UV rays from the sun can be very strong.
Slip Slop Slap your favourite long lasting sunscreen periodically to avoid sunburn.
SunPlay SPF 130 PA+++ is my absolute favourite at the moment!



To those of you who are heading to the snow as the season ends - I wish you Happy Boarding/Skiing with Fresh Powder everyday!