GlassHouse and Dusk Candle Haul

Recently I did a little shopping and picked up some Christmas Candles from Glasshouse and Dusk. Nothing makes me get into the festive spirit like some good Christmas scents. I also picked up a couple of Dusk's Aromatherapy items whilst I was in store.

Glasshouse White Christmas Candle - This is a new release for Glasshouse. Also back for Christmas 2011 is The Night Before Christmas (Dancing Sugar Plums) which has been released in previous years.

Glasshouse White Christmas smells amazing and consists of notes including Cedar Leaf, Fruity Clove, Eucalyptus and Pine. It also comes in a snowflake covered glass container. Priced at $39.95 this candle will burn for up to 100 hours. Glasshouse candles will fill an entire room with fragrance. All Glasshouse candles are triple scented for an extra strong scent throw. In my opinion Glasshouse candles represent the best value for money as the quality of the candles are outstanding. Glasshouse Candles can be purchased online from www.candelabra.com.au

Dusk has an amazing selection of products for Christmas this year. The Candle Hurricanes I saw in store were just gorgeous. I must go back there to get a couple. Dusk's Christmas scents include White Christmas, Gingerbread, Berry Christmas, Christmas Tree, Mistletoe & Cranberry, Sandalwood & Spiced Pear, Velvet Cream and Red Forest.

I picked up Gingerbread and White Christmas for myself in the glass containers which cost $23 each. I also picked up some matching Melts which cost $4 each or you can purchase 5 for $15.

Dusk Gingerbread - This candle smells good enough to eat. Every year my God Children delight in making a Gingerbread House and decorating it with my Mum. This candle smells exactly like the annual Gingerbread House.

Dusk White Christmas - This is a combination of Sweet Pea and Vanilla intermixed. It smells very sweet and reminds me of my cousins famous White Christmas Slice she makes every year. Totally delicious and calorie free this candle rocks!

I am having a bit of a melt phase at the moment so whilst I was at Dusk I picked up a container of Dusk's Aromatherapy Melts. In the packs you get 10 Melts for $28. Dusk's Aromatherapy Melts smell incredible and the scents can really help lift my mood or aid in helping me go off to sleep.

Finally I couldn't resist getting a couple of Dusk's aromatherapy room sprays. They looked so pretty sitting on the shelf that I couldn't help myself. I purchased Awakening which consists of Lime and Tangerine. It is so refreshing and uplifting I just love it. I also purchased Harmony which consists of Geranium and Lavender. I don't usually like lavender but mixed with geranium it is gorgeous. I absolutely adore this fragrance. These room sprays smell so good and the best part is that they are only $13 each.

All Dusk products are available at Dusk stores or online from www.dusk.com.au

Note: I am not sponsored by Glasshouse or Dusk. All products were purchased by me and all opinions are my own.

Woodwick Candle Winner!

Congratulations to Sydney Sparkle who has won the Woodwick Clothesline Fresh Candle Competition here on The Pink Powderpuff.

Sydney Sparkle please forward your details to banjoandmolly@hotmail.com and I will have the candle sent to you early next week! Congratulations and Thank You for being a subscriber xxxx

More Dusk Candles and Melts

On the weekend I popped into Dusk as it was the last day of their sale where you could purchase any two candles from the Temptations range for $25. I also picked up 5 Melts. I have already used one!

Dusk's Temptation range of candles burn for 30 hours each and give a nice scent throw. Dusk melts smell amazing and whilst they really only hold their scent for two or three burns they are so beautiful.

(Pictured Above: Dusk's Calm and Parisian Melts, Home Baked Pumpkin Pie Candle, Pineapple Splash Candle and Meditation and Spirituality Melts (I got two of these).

The sale for Dusk's 2 for $25 Temptations Candles is still available online. Dusk Melts retail for $3.99 each but at the moment you can choose 5 melts for $15.

Dusk have also just launched their Christmas line so I will definitely be checking that out!

All products are available from www.dusk.com.au

Note: I am not sponsored by Dusk. All products were purchased by me and all opinions are my own.

Lush Cleanser Reviews

At the risk of sounding like a Lush addict I thought I would review three of their cleansers which I have somehow acquired recently. I am not usually a Lush skin care fan. I really don't like a lot of it but for some reason I seem to end up with their cleansers a lot.

The reason there has been so much Lush talk on my blog is because I am obsessed with Lush's Christmas collection. I can't go into the city without going in there because I love all their Christmas products especially Snow Fairy! I am a huge bath and body product junkie so naturally putting a Lush store near me is like putting a kid in a candy store.

My skin is typically combination with dry cheeks in Winter and and an oily t-zone in Summer. It can also be a little sensitive at times. I have had all of these cleansers before so I must have liked them enough to repurchase in the last month or so.

Aquamarina - This is a weird looking cleanser. It is a pink colour wrapped in green seaweed.

This isn't the type of cleanser I would typically use every day. However if my skin is a little stressed and sensitive it's really calming and soothing. It would be good for people suffering from redness or breakouts and also for those who have had a little too much sun.

The consistency of this cleanser took me a little bit of getting used to. It is quite difficult to apply. You need to ensure you skin is wet to get the thick cleanser to spread. I suggest moistening your hands a little with water and then taking a chunk of cleanser and trying to make a paste with it in your hands. Once you have done this you can then apply to the face. I will warn you that coupled with the seaweed in it Aquamarina looks kind of strange on your face.

My skin feels a lot softer after using Aquamarina Cleanser. It is really soothing and calming on my skin. It needs to be removed with a face cloth as it doesn't rinse well with just water. I wouldn't recommend this cleanser for removing makeup. It's more a cleanser for upset skin or to be used as a soothing treat for reactive skin.

Ingredients Include: Glycerine (Glycerine), Calamine Powder (Calamine Powder), Kaolin (Kaolin), Irish Moss Gel (Chondrus crispus), Organic Aloe Vera Gel (Aloe barbadensis), Fine Sea Salt (Fine Sea Salt), Nori Seaweed (Algae), Sweet Wild Orange Oil (Citrus sinensis), Patchouli Oil (Pogostemon cablin), Carrageenan Extract (Chondrus crispus), Perfume (Perfume).


Aquamarine costs $15.95 per 100g.

(Pictured Above: Lush Aquamarina Cleanser)

9 To 5: This is a fantastic cleanser for removing makeup. It is the only liquid facial cleanser in Lush's current line. It is extremely gentle on the skin.

This cleanser is a white liquid cream cleanser which feels very comforting and soothing to massage into the skin. It will remove even the most stubborn of makeup and leaves my skin feeling super soft, clean and hydrated.

9 To 5 comes in both a 240g gram size for $15.95 and the smaller 95g size for just $7.95. The smaller size is ideal for travel. I like to keep one in my handbag so if I am out late and feeling tired I can take my makeup off in the car on my way home (well that is if someone else is driving). It's also great to have just to freshen up if you're feeling a bit sweaty and gross. One great thing is you don't need to use water with this cleanser if you don't want to or if it isn't available, it can simply be removed with a tissue. There is absolutely no greasy residue left after removal. The price of this cleanser is also very affordable for the amount of product you receive.

9 To 5 contains ingredients including: Water (Aqua), Almond Oil (Prunus dulcis), Stearic Acid (Stearic Acid), Fresh Dove Orchid Extract (Dendrobium), Everlasting Flower Absolute (Helichrysum stoechas), Ylang Ylang Oil (Cananga odorata), Triethanolamine (Triethanolamine), Cetearyl Alcohol (Cetearyl Alcohol), Perfume (Perfume), Propylparaben (Propylparaben.

Ultrabland - This cleanser is my favourite cleanser from the Lush range. I absolutely love it and so does my skin. It has a thick rich texture. It feels like butter to apply to the skin. I can really feel it penetrating down into the pores and removing every trace of makeup, dirt and oil in its path. I am not sure this would work for people with oily skin but for anyone with normal or combination skin I think it would be lovely.

Ultrabland requires a face cloth to be removed as it does leave a bit of a residue. This would also be great to use once or twice a week for a deep cleanse. After using this cleanser I feel like I've had a facial. My skin is so soft, clean and feels really hydrated. I highly recommend this cleanser for anyone who loves a soft, clean and hydrated complexion after cleansing.

Ingredients Include: Almond Oil (Prunus dulcis), Rose Water (Rosa damascena), Beeswax (Cera alba), Honey (Honey), Fresh Iris Extract (Iris florentina), Glycerine (Glycerine), Rose Absolute (Rosa damascena), Tincture of Benzoin (Styrax benzoin), Propylparaben (Propylparaben)

Ultrabland comes in two sizes a 45g tub for $19.95 or a 100g tub for $28.95.

(Pictured Above: Lush Ultrabland Cleanser)

All Lush products are available from www.lush.com.au


Note: I am not sponsored by Lush. All products were purchased by me and all opinions are my own.

Special Guest - Maltese Molly

Dear Readers,
I am very excited to be this weeks special guest on The Pink Powderpuff. My name is Molly and I am a 1 year old pure bread Maltese beautyista. I am going to share lots of information about my experiences in the beauty world with you all today.

Maltese Molly Fact No 1 - My favourite perfume is Katy Perry. Considering this is in a cat bottle you might think this is strange but I love it. When I have finished my morning paw lick I like a spritz of Katy Perry behind my ears. I find it really gets me off to a good start in the mornings.

Matltese Molly Fact No 2 - My favourite lipstick is Sweetie by M.A.C! I like to share this with my friends when they come over to play. I take a lot of care when I apply it to friends and a tip I will share with you, dear readers, is that a lip liner is not required to complete this gorgeous look.

Maltese Molly Fact No 3 - I love the Doggy Day Spa and I attend every eight weeks for a pawdicure, pawlish, cut, blowdry and ribbon application. A girl must keep up her maintenance in order to uphold her image. My favourite pawlish colour is OPI Sweetheart because I feel it really matches my personality.

Maltese Molly Fact No 4 - My favourite designers are Chewnel, Chewy Vuitton and Sniffany & Co.

Maltese Molly Fact No 5 - My favourite brand of collar and lead is Louis Vuitton. I like to match my Mummy's handbags. I also like Tiffany & Co charms for my collar. I think they look cute but if you find me please don't send me back to Tiffany & Co New York as I like my house better.

Maltese Molly Fact No 6 - I take a long luxurious bubble bath every week. I like a drop or two of orange and lemon oil in my bath, Mummy says it makes me smell ever so good. I also like to use sulphate free shampoo and conditioner in my coat. I use Mummy's when she's not looking.

Maltese Molly Fact No 7 - My favourite skin care brand is Beauty and The Bees. It is a Tasmanian Company and I love the Baby Balm for my Paws when they get a bit dry.

Maltese Molly Fact No 8 - I will give all of my dear readers my top beauty tips but shhhh don't tell anyone else okay. Always use sunscreen on your nose. Sun burn will age you like a pitbull terrier and let's face it nobody wants to look like one of those! Also drink lots of water from a bowl as it does wonders for my complexion.

Maltese Molly Fact No 9 - I look to Dr Harry for style advice. He gets some strange looking birds on that show, some from as far away as Queensland.

Maltese Molly Fact No 10 - When I finish a hard days work I like to kick back and enjoy a puppacino whilst reading my magazine DOGUE. Whilst doing this I usually enjoy a snout mask from Lush. My favourite is Cupcake.

Well dear readers I hope you have enjoyed my words of wisdom and more importantly learned something from my tips. I have to go and work out now as I need to maintain my figure. Sending you all puppy love

Maltese Molly xxxx

Mor at Target!

Some of you may have noticed that Target are now stocking a small range of Mor Products in three Scents including Sorbet, Pomegranate and Honey. The range includes scented candles, hand creams, body lotion, body wash and soaps. All products are attractively priced between $10 and $15. They also have gift sets containing a soap, hand cream and a scented candle for $30.

My favourite scent from the Target range is Sorbet followed closely by Pomegranate. I have been a fan on sorbet since it burst onto the scene when the Mor company was founded many years ago.

I have been using two of the hand creams alternatively from the Mor for Target range in Sorbet and Pomegranate. These hand creams are lovely. They absorb very quickly and don't leave a greasy residue as some hand creams tend to. They moisturise extremely well leaving the skin very soft and hydrated.

The fragrances of them are quite strong so you need to be mindful of that if you wear fragrance. I don't want any of you walking down the street stinking to high heaven of a brothel, not that I know what one of those smell like but one can only assume!

Priced at just $10 these hand creams make lovely gifts or stocking stuffers for Christmas. The packaging looks so pretty and luxurious. I think any woman would love to receive one of these as a gift. I recently gave my Mum the entire 3 hand creams as she gets really dry hands and she is absolutely loving them. You could even use them as a body lotion if you wanted to.

Mor Products available at Target. Each hand cream contains 80ml of product for $10.


Note: I am not sponsored by Mor Cosmetics or Target. All products were purchased by me and all opinions are my own.

My Favourites Things!

Colour: Pink
Season: Winter
Food: Japanese (or anything that ends in ese really)
Handbag: Louis Vuitton
Jewellery: Tiffany & Co
Fragrance: Jo Malone Blue Agava and Cacao and Jo Malone Vanilla and Rosewater

Makeup Favourites:

Foundation: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Concealer: Laura Mercier Secret Concealer
Powder: Stila Sheer Pressed Powder
Brow Products: Smashbox Brow Tech and M.A.C Brow Pencil in Fling
Eye Shadow Base: Urban Decay Primer Potion and M.A.C Paint Pots
Eye Shadows: Too Faced, M.A.C, Urban Decay or Napolean Perdis
Eye Liner: Laura Mercier Black/Gold and Urban Decay 24/7 Liners
Mascara: Chanel Intimable and Benefit Bad Gal Mascaras
Bronzer: Nars Laguna and Chanel Soleil de Chanel Cream Bronzer
Cream Blush: Becca Lip and Cheek Creme in Rosebud
Powder Blush: M.A.C Pink Swoon or Nars Orgasm
Lip Liner: M.A.C Life's a Breeze
Lipstick: Nars Roman Holiday
Lip Gloss: Nars Turkish Delight

Skin Care Favourites:

Cleansing Oil: Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil
Cleanser: Audra James Botanicals Cleansing Balm
Toner: Audra James Botanicals Rose, French Lavender and Rose Geranium Mist
Eye Cream: Lydia Jordane Eye Lifting Cream
Moisturiser: Creme De La Mer
Exfoliant: ASAP Daily Exfoliating Facial Scrub
Masks: Alpha-H Liquid Gold Mask, Alpha-H Purifying Clay Mask and Thalgo Moisture Quenching Mask
Serums: Audra James Skin Elixir, Lancome Genifique and Biotherm Super Serum


Note: I am not sponsored by any of the above mentioned brands. All opinions are my own.