Winter, at first everyone was looking forward to
you! We were imagining cosy nights in, fashionable scarfs flung around our
necks and delicious roast potatoes. And what did we get? We got sore,
dehydrated, wind-chapped skin and painful lips to boot! How nice of you!
My embarrassing innocence has brought out an
announcement that I think we should all embrace - and for the prettier! I say
it's time to become better equipped when dealing with the elements. Especially
because we're only half way through this chilly season, and secondly - there
are many more winters where this came from - we might as well learn now!
My combat kit comes from the profesh-skincare
experts at Ultraceuticals. This luxe skincare brand was created by Dr Geoffrey
Heber, an acclaimed cosmetic physician that has specialised in non-surgical (no
needles or knifes - yay!) cosmetic medicine since 1988, and we know how vain
the 80s were. What with the voluminous hair and pop-pink lipstick!
This brand is Australian made and owned and
contains products that not only boast anti-ageing properties - but help you
look glowy and fantastic every day.
For the last two to three weeks I have been using
the above products morning and night, and prayed that their celebrated
ingredients would help my wounded skin. My cheeks were so rouged from the cold
wind that it looked as though I became blush-happy, and my lips were beginning
to sting at the end of a long day.
This is how I layered the products above to get the
best results, and from the picture of my now glowing skin (see bottom) - I can
safely say that these products are worth the spend for the results they
produce.
Going Clockwise:
1. After gently washing my face at night and removing
all traces of makeup, I’d take a small amount of Ultraceuticals Ultra B2
Hydrating Serum. It contains a double dosage of Vitamin B (no prizes for
guessing that key ingrediant) and helps to relieve itchy, dry skin as well as
leave your skin feeling refreshed. This formula is so fast absorbing that
almost seconds after I applied it o my skin (see middle of picture) it almost
totally absorbed!
Other key ingrediants include ProVitamin B5, which
helps to re-build damaged skin from wind chapping, and vitamin B3 which builds
a barrier on your skin to stop any nasties intruding in the future. The last
key ingredient is super powerful hyaluronic acid, which helps your skin to soak
in as much moisture as possible and stay hydrated despite the conditions
outside, $79.
2. Once my Ultra B2 Hydrating Serum has soaked in,
and believe me it happens in a snap, I take a small amount of my Ultraceuticals
Ultra Calming Treatment Cream. It has a slightly golden colour - but comes
with no offensive smells - unlike a lot of other hard working creams on the
market.
This cream has been specifically made to help those
with sensitive skin - which is pretty much everyone in winter. It really helped
to settle my red skin, and even when I emerged out of the shower with tight
skin after cleansing, it made my face feel soft very quickly.
The key ingredients are panthenol (which is
basically pro-vitam B5), oat kernel flour, aloe leaf juice and bisabolol (Or,
essential oil from German chamomile).
Extra points to this cream for doubling as a
once-a-week calming treatment mask - just apply all over and leave for 20
minutes (or longer, depends how much time is on your hands - or face!) $95.
3. Thirdly, once my calming cream has done its
well-trusted work, I look to my Ultraceuticals Ultra A Skin Perfecting Serum.
This product (swatched to the far right) contains a hero ingredient that really
does fill in fine lines and tired, deflated skin. I'm talking about much loved
retinol. Retinol helps your own naturally occurring collagen (what keeps you
looking young) to work even harder - it's basically a skin slave driven when it
comes to showing off well hydrated, plump, youthful skin.
I dab a little of this cream onto my frown-zone (area
between my brows) around my eyes, and also mouth region to attack
smile-creases, $118.
4. Lastly - my crazy-dry lips I've been moaning about.
I found a holy grain balm that has stopped cracking in its tracks. Say hello to
Ultraceuticals Ultra Lip Therapy SPF 15:
This wax-looking, yet extremely creamy and easy to
apply balm comes in a cute perspex compact with hand mirror, making fantastic
if you're a speed-demon like me and always rushing off somewhere.
This clear balm offers long-lasting nourishment and
protection from harsh environments. It features pure vitamin C as well as SPF15
- because even though it may be cold outside, UV rays still have a way of
breaking through heavy clouds.
Other key ingredients are shea butter, black
current seed oil (which gives off a really unique but lovely aroma) and jojoba
oil to sooth.
I've really loved these products and will keep
using them all winter long until they sadly run out. As promised here is a
picture of my now hydrated and soft skin (even if I do say so myself!) - I
didn't even have to use my trusty illuminator to get that glow!
Head into your nearest David Jones to trial
and take a look at the above amazing products yourself.
SS x
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