The Facial Company | Chasing Elixir

Yippee today is here! Today is exactly one year since I started Chasing Elixir – how time flies heh? Coincidentally, today is the first day in years that I am unemployed (finished up with FOA last Friday), but will be starting my new job in Taiwan 4 weeks time! *Happy Dance*

NKOTB all very happy for me. No I didn't go to their concert (and am totally regretting it).

To celebrate, I ate some noodles for breakfast, am enjoying Dr Phil on TV right now, and will treat myself to Hainanese Chicken Rice later on today

However for you, my dear readers, I have a very special giveaway which has been kindly sponsored by:

Excited? I am! Since starting Chasing Elixir, I’ve been lucky enough to try lots of new products. Although I have found a couple of gems along the way, my favourite skincare products are still mostly from my original skincare regime.

So like Oprah – I’m giving away my faaavvvvvorite thinnnnngggs!!!! *cue hundreds of screaming, crying, hugging, hand-flapping women and some men*

PRIZE PACK:

If you have acne-prone skin including congested pores – these Alpha-H products will be your saviour.

Alpha-H Balancing Moisturiser & Gentle Exfoliant - contains 10% glycolic acid. This saved my skin by getting rid of all acne and congestions (tiny bumps on the face) within weeks.
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Smoothing & Perfecting Mask - contains 15% glycolic acid. Draws out the deepest impurities in the pores.
Alpha-H Purifying Clay Mask - used immediately after Liquid Gold Mask, to vacuum away the impurities and refine pores.

Simplicite is a brand that I just ADORE to bits. They smell great, feel great and boost the health of the skin, so it looks naturally radiant. I would encourage everyone to try Simplicite, and the giveaway includes my favs:

Simplicite Plant Gel Cleanser Comb/Oily 125ml – gently removes all traces of makeup.
Simplicite Lemon Night Creme – a divine smelling moisturiser that leaves my skin smooth, refreshed and without greasiness.
Simplicite Rosehip and Lavender Complexion Refiner – a rub-off mask that leaves my skin brighter, clearer, and more supple from the first time I used it. You will get addicted to this stuff!

HOW TO ENTER:

Leave a comment on this post and let me know, how can I improve Chasing Elixir? What have you liked so far? What do you want to read more about?
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TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Giveaway is open to Australia only
One entry per person.
Entry only counts if you have left comment AND liked my Facebook page – please specify your FB name if different to your comment name.
Giveaway closes 12 noon 10th June 2012 (Melbourne time, +10 GMT).
Winner will be chosen at random.
Winner to be announced on 12th June 2012.

I credit my complexion and most of my youthful appearance to the 6 products in this giveaway – you will love them too I promise!

Good luck everyone and thank you for all the support so far! *MWAHHH*

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!!

The Facial Company Haul

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!)