Yay my self-imposed spending ban is over! Well, kind of. I’ve finally paid off my last holiday but then got hit with a MASSIVE bill to fix my car 
So this isn’t a massive haul, just topping up some of my skincare essentials that have run out.
I am a big big fan of The Facial Company – I first came across it because it’s the one retailer that sells all my favourite skincare brands: Simplicite, Alpha-H and Ultraceuticals. I found their website easy to navigate, their prices are good (always at least a couple $ under regular retail price), and shipping cost reasonable.
Then I discover how great their service is: unlike some other online retailers The Facial Company has customer service over the phone, and they were very helpful the few times I rang them with order/product queries. Another huge plus is that they have managed to delivery every single one of my orders with them the next business day, when they are based in QLD and I’m in Melbourne. How do they do that? I don’t know, but I love it!! 
1. Alpha-H Balancing Moisturiser & Gentle Exfoliant
- RRP $72; The Facial Company price $61.20.
- This is the one thing that saved me from adult acne a few years ago, and I continue to use it. 10% glycolic acid keeps my skin soft and congestion free.
2. Alpha-H Micro Cleanse
- RRP $42; The Facial Company price $35.70
- A great exfoliant that has micro beads that does not harm the skin. I love this product too but I’ve actually eliminated physical exfoliants from my routine as I have over active oil glands as it is. I bought this for Mr Ronan (my husband) as he LOVES this.
I’ve noticed that Alpha-H has changed their tube packaging to extra squeezy tubes! Now I can get every tiny drop of the product out of the tube without cutting it open 
3. Simplicite Plant Gel Cleanser Combo/Oily 250ml
- RRP $64.40; The Facial Company price $59.25
- My HG cleanser. Cleanses all my makeup off but is still gentle on my skin. Like all Simplicite products the natural plant extracts and essential oils makes it smells wonderfully fresh.
4. Simplicite Rosewood Face Oil
- RRP $41.80; The Facial Company price $38.46
- I introduced Simplicite to my mum when I started using it and she has loved it ever since as well! My mum has extremely dry skin, and she has found this face oil to be the most nourishing product she’s ever used.
5. Simplicite Damask Rose Day Creme
- RRP $44.90; The Facial Company price $41.31
- Also for my mum. She finds this creme leaves her skin soft and hydrated during the day. Not quite as nourishing as she needs, so she uses a serum underneath.
The Facial Company includes little samples with every order, and I’m happy to have received tube samples this time (Dermalogica: why the sachets? I know it’s cheaper but I just cannot sample properly with them)! And I’m even happier to receive the Alpha-H Vitamin C serum as a GWP.
I’ll be doing a few more hauls in the coming weeks, so keep your eye out for them (next one will be circle lenses YAY!)
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- alpha h micro cleanse review
- alpha-h balancing moisturiser and gentle exfoliant clear spots
ohhh i might give that alpha-h moisturizer a go… because i suffered from terrible acne during the HS and uni years.. and i just got off accutane.. and i want to maintain clear skin =(.. my skin is extremely oily!
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I really love it, just use it sparingly at night cos it’s pretty potent stuff!
EEEE! Awesome haul! Love love loving Alpha H at the moment. Products have saved my life!
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Alpha-H totally saved me – the adult acne I had was BAD!!! It’s definitely a brand I will continue to use for a very long time. I’m really looking forward to using the Vit C serum too
Thanks for the great post !
I want to try more Alpha-H stuff since the Liquid Gold works on my skin (will do a blogpost about it soon lol) and don’t know which one to start. I’m also struggling with acne scars U_U
My favourite is the moisturiser in this post, Liquid Gold mask and clay mask. Just noticed The Facial Company has a kit containing all those products which could be worthwhile for you to get!
http://www.facialcompany.com.au/Shop/file/Product/cat/161/pid/1920/brand/10/Alphah-Renew-Resurface-Kit.htm
Awesome haul darl, have to agree, the Facial Company has the best delivery I have ever come across and I like in rural FNQ and my parcels still make it here the next day
The service is second to none and I <3 the samples, which have lead me to making new purchases I wouldn't have ever thought to try if it were not for the sample included in my orders 
I now get all of my skin care stuff from TFC and I feel I can contact them any time for skin care advise and I am treated as a friend instead of just another customer 
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They’re totally amazing! I really do wish the Dermalogica samples are not in sachets though… I really want to try them since I’ve heard such good things about them, but just don’t enough prodz in the sachets :/
I’ve never ordered from The Facial Company before, they sound brilliant. My skin is terrible, and acne scars are doing my head in, I would love to see you review the Alpha-H products that helped you (your skin was glowing at ABBW!)
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I did a overall review on my skincare routine: http://www.chasingelixir.com/2011/05/my-skincare-routine-part-1/ and http://www.chasingelixir.com/2011/06/my-skincare-routine-part-2/
Happy to do a more in-depth review on any of the products – just let me know which
I just stumbled upon your blog, your posts are very helpful! I have just developed adult acne breakout over the last 2 months and will give Alpha H and Simplicite rec’s a try! thanks for sharing! =]
Jaki: Thank you for visiting my blog! Adult acne is the worst! I would suggest Alpha-H first to get rid of the acne, then move onto Simplicite to increase the overall health of your skin. In case you haven’t already – pls have a read of my skincare routine 1 and 2.
Thanks I’ll check those posts out too! Yeah it’s been quite a shock because generally my skin has been pretty clear until now (24yo) – so I’m wanting to control it asap!
I purchased Alpha-H Balancing Moisturiser & Gentle Exfoliant from the facial company yday and it arrived nextday this morning. Thanks! =]