Clean Skin , Clean Home Envirocare Review

Over here at the Liv headquarters it seems things are finally getting sorted and back to "normal", after our wedding and trying to catch up on everything it's been a hectic (!!!) few months. This last weekend Dave and I had some time together to sort out our home and did a full spring clean, and home cleanse. We got rid of unwanted clothes and did multiple trips to donate them, we threw away boxes and boxes of useless stuff that had just accumulated and we also cleaned our apartment in depth. It feels SO good! I can move around again in my office and breathe! There is nothing like a good tidy up.

You know that I am trying my best to avoid any unnecessary toxins in my life. At home we do our best to only use green cleaning products. I love buying from companies that care about the environment and source and make their products in a sustainable way. We lately got sent the EnviroCare Earth range over here and really liked them. EnviroCare Earth products have never ever been tested on animals. They are safe to use without polluting our home with nasty chemicals. Dishwashing Liquid, laundry detergent, Hand Wash and also they Body & Hair Cleanser (which I used as travel size on our honeymoon, and loved it!) They are fantastic unisex products for the whole family including the dog. Not even kidding, they have a lovely natural pet grooming range, approved by always white and fluffy Dalston. Most products also come in generous sizes, reducing packaging and landfill. I really love how they thought about everything.

All their body products are extremely gentle and have the most pleasant barely there scent. I would highly recommend them for sensitive skin and sensitive noses that aren't a fan of strongly perfumed products.

The cleaning products are really powerful and work a treat! I love how they don't leave a strong scent either, they simply work and have no nonsense added to them. I think it's especially important if you have pets or babies in your home as they are much more sensitive to toxic ingredients and often are the first ones to develop allergies or skin problems. Do you use green cleaning products in your home? Do you know that conventional cleaning products often contain allergens and toxic ingredients that can seriously effect your long term health?

Skin Is In - New Jane Iredale Collection

Jane Iredale Skin Is In Review Liv Lundelius Natural Beauty Expert

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Makeup By Liv Lundelius using Jane Iredale, for Bride La Boheme, Photography by Lana Ivanova

Jane Iredeale got it right! The new collection is all about the No Makeup Look, which I LOVE. There is a new PureGloss colour called "White Tea" which is a sheer nude browny/beige colour, I love it, especially on medium to darker skin tones or summer bronzed skin. "Flawless" colour blush, which has a very lovely neutral shade, just enough colour to give your cheeks that healthy flush without looking like you are wearing blush. It's also a matte colour, so it's undetactable, no shimmer, no sheen. Quite a nice change after all the gloss and shimmer we have seen for years now. (nothing wrong with it if you like shimmer and dewyness, I love it too and you can always add highlight!) The Eyebrow Kit has had a revamp and is now called GreatShape and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it, it's my favourite brow product which I use on myself every day and it's the staple product in my pro makeup kit as well. The Limited Edition Naturally Matte Eyeshadow Kit, is a real winner, with 5 (!) neutral and very wearable shades all completely matte. Jane Iredales matte shdows are never chalky though, they are richly pigmented and glide on very beautifully. It comes as a mirrored compact, which is very nice and flat, so perfect for carrying in your makeup bag.

It's your no nonsense, quality basics kinda collection. Think Capsule Wardrobe for Makeup. Good quality basics that you can actually wear day to day and that go with everything. Well done Jane Iredale!

For the look above I have used: Smooth Affair Primer, Dreamtint Tinted Moisturizer with Pure Pressed Powder, Great Shape Eyebrow Kit, Longest Lash Mascara, Naturally Matte Eyeshadow Kit, Brown Jelly Jar Eyeliner, Yummy Play On Lip Crayon, Moonglow highlighter (the lightest shade)

Spot Treatment Revolution

Dream Dots Review Liv Lundelius Beauty Blog

A question I get asked a lot is what to do when you get a spot/breakout/massive pimple before an important event, or just in general. We all know the usual advice it to keep our dirty little fingers away from it and don't pop it, to reduce the risk of infecting it and leaving a scar behind. The best thing to do, if it's a red hot inflamed and painfully swollen spot is to ice it, to take away pain and inflammation. That's as far as I would recommend to self medicate. Of course there also many useful topical spot treatments. The best ones usually have Salicylic Acid in it and work pretty well.

I just got to try out Dream Dots. They are little stick on dots, completely clear and almost invisible that will heal of a spot in record time. You use them overnight and trust me it's super easy. The great thing is as well, that once you covered the spot you won't be tempted to pick at it. Of course I was trying to investigate the ingredients of the product and also if it was tested on animals. As the product is certified as a medical device, there is no ingredient list , like it would be the case for a cosmetic product. So I have no idea what actually is in the patented gel formula, and can vouch for it's safety, but I know it works and if it's used as a treatment only, I decided to use it. Dream Dots claims the formular to be drug free, paraben free, latex free and containing no harsh ingredients. The company was able to insure me however that the product has not been tested on animals, that's why I decided to review it.

I found the little dots worked really well and to my surprise they don't dry out the skin either. They just take any redness and swelling down and when you remove them the spot is barely there. YOur skin won't be damaged. It is really clever. The clear gel swells up a little and turns white overnight. You will then remove the dot in the morning. The spot will heal in half time and you won't damage your skin. Quite impressive! I do highly recommend this. I will keep these dots handy in my bathroom cabinet now.

Do you have any tips or tricks on handling blemishes? Have you tried Dream Dots yet?

We are married, forever!

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Photo by Jo Bartholomew (just a sneak, we haven't gotten our pics back yet!)

Most of you would have seen and heard the news by now: We just got married. And we have been on honeymoon! If you followed the #livplusdaveequals on Instagram you might have seen some sneaky pics from peoples mobiles.

It will be a little while until we get our professional pictures...we can't wait though.

I will share more detail & thoughts then. For now I can let you know that is was the most magical wedding weekend and so much fun. I think we are still in the bliss bubble, although we are knee deep in work right now. It's like the best thing we have ever done! I will promise to share more actual thoughts and feelings on this matter.

The best news is: Once I am back from some studying/training/further education this month there are many exciting things lined up for this little blog!

Sleep yourself beautiful: A special Offer For You

Silk Pillow Case The Goodnight Co Beauty Blog review Liv Lundelius Makeup Artist Natural Beauty Expert

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My latest discovery in beauty are pure silk pillow cases! I have teamed up with The Goodnight Co for an exclusive offer FOR YOU! More details are at the end of this post.

Leading up to my wedding I have made one beauty rule, that I am sticking to no matter what: Getting my beauty sleep! I have made a commitment to myself to allow myself to get enough sleep, each and every night in the month leading up to the wedding, no matter how busy things are getting. My bedtime routine includes a meditation, calming herbal tea, soothing aromatherapy fragrance and sleeping in silk!

I really need my sleep to function properly, have good energy levels and glowing healthy skin. I touched on the importance of beauty sleep previously here, if you are interested. There are many holistic rituals that can help you to help establish a healthy and good sleep routine.

We all try to supercharge our beauty sleep by using night time serums & creams, but do you know about the latest anti aging sleep treatment? The pure silk pillow case! That's right! A smooth pillow case made from 100% natural silk will keep your skin wrinkle free, your hair untangled and simply feels amazing to sleep on. They are hypoallergenic and can really improve your skin when used nightly and kept clean. Silk can help ease sensitive, flakey, dry or itchy skin. It is a great solution for eczema sufferers or those with generally sensitive or irritated skin or other medical conditions. Silk contains a natural protein and essential amino acid, which makes it a far more natural and body-friendly material for bedding. The type of silk used is less absorbent, so that your beautiful creams stay on your skin and won't sink into your pillow instead. Your hair won't be as frizzy, knotty or static when sleeping on pure silk! Doesn't this sound great?

I have treated myself to The Goodnight Co silk pillow case. Dave calls it my princess pillow case :) I have to say, it does feel very luxurious to sleep on silk. And a little word of warning upfront: I don't think it's easy to go revert back, after you have tried how good it feels. You might get hooked after the first sleep! They come in three colours. I own the white one (although I now really want the Charcoal one as well, to swop over when the white one is in the laundry) I love my new silk pillow case and waking up without creases across my face in the morning feels so good.

The Goodnight CO Silk Pillow Case Review Liv Lundelius Natural Beauty Expert Professional Makeup Artist Sydney

I also think it's the most beautiful gift! Mine arrived in a pretty little gift box and I have a feeling I will be ordering some more for some lucky girlfriends. Check out The Good Night Co 's products, they sell a beautiful range of assorted crystals & gemstones, pure silk eye masks, as well as a toxin free & luxurious laundry liquid. The Goodnight Co is the brainchild of two Brisbane mums who wanted find a way to help people take better care of themselves as well as the other important people in their lives. Such a lovely idea. I am all about selfcare and think it is an essential ingredient leading to happiness and true beauty.

To share the love I have teamed up with The Goodnight Co ladies for an exclusive offer: As a LIV Lundelius Blog reader you can get 15% off your purchase using the code Liv15.

Happy Beauty Sleep!