| Kosmea 'Rose Hand Cream' | Media Launch Event |

Last Wednesday evening I was invited, along with fellow Adelaide beauty / lifestyle / fashion bloggers and media, to the launch of the NEW Kosmea Rose Hand Cream. The beautiful event was held at Kosmea HQ right here in Adelaide, South Australia. On the night I was interested to learn that Kosmea are stocked in over 1,700 stores throughout Australia and in 7 countries! What a fantastic accomplishment. I love supporting local SA products in all forms!

    

The evening was hosted by Olivia Jenkins, author of the 'Clear Skin Project' and daughter of Marie Jenkins, Kosmea Company Founder and Business Manager at Kosmea Australia. It was an inspiration and pleasure to hear from Olivia about Kosmea, their products releases for 2014, & idea behind launching the NEW Kosmea Rose Hand Cream.

"The Kosmea Rose Hand Cream has been formulate to protect and nourish, leaving hands soft and youthful"  -Kosmea Australia

Upon entering Kosmea HQ I was immediately veiled with the scent of roses & immersed in a sea of pink hues. The room was filled with excitedly chatting bloggers, and this was just a taste of what was to come of a beautiful evening.

To celebrate the launch of the Kosmea Rose Hand Cream, we were treated to champagne and delicious treats. As soon as I lay eyes upon the delicate pink cupcakes I knew one (or two) had to be mine :) 

A photo of some of the beautiful ABBM 'Adelaide Beauty Blogger Meet' ladies enjoying the Kosmea Rose Hand Cream Media Launch. It was such a fun evening of chatting and catching up with these lovely ladies again :)

L-R: Makhala Makhalas Beauty, Zhahara Azhian Beauty, Amy Bottled Beauty, Sarah A Beautiful Story, Kate Seduced By Beauty & myself, Kristal :D The stunning Ammy can be seen taking a sneaky selfie :)

Photo courtesy of Kate from Seduced By Beauty

How about just one more rose cupcake?

 

Kosmea kindly sent us happily home with a 'goodie bag' containing their Facial Cleansing Wipes, the Rose Hand Cream, and an exquisite flavoured tea from Pukka (I am sipping it as I write this post).

NOW if you are new to Kosmea products of just want to be well informed. Here are the main reasons that I love Kosmea and their product range:

♡ NO mineral oils

♡ NO artificial colours

♡ NO petrochemicals

♡ NO artificial fragrances

♡ NO sodium lauryl sulphate

♡ NO animal ingredients

♡ NOT tested on animals

♡ Recyclable packaging

Even though we were able to trial the Rose Hand Cream at the event, it has been a pleasure to trial it at home - with daily applications. The skin enriching oils of rose hip, jojoba, and olive oil help to hydrate and replenish my skin, whilst the aloe vera, vitamin E & white tea extract protect against the signs of ageing (i hope)!

So, after a weeks use, what are my initial thoughts of Kosmea's Rose Hand Cream?

• Delicate fresh rose aroma is calming and relaxing (I apply just before bed time)
• It is a very nourishing cream
• Sinks in to the skin almost immediately - no sticky / greasy residue 
• Gives a silky feel to hands after application and lasts for some time
• I feel good using the product as it has NO artificial perfumes. The rose scent is the REAL THING - Damascus Rose Flower Water with Rosewood Oil.
• Convenient size that easily fits into my handbag or on my bedside table. 

 

The Kosmea Rose Hand Cream retails for $19.95 50ml and is available at David Jones, Terry White Chemists, and selected pharmacies and health food stores.

To keep up to date with ALL things Kosmea you can find the Offical Kosmea Australia website HERE 

You can even buy direct online :) Very handy!

You can also follow Kosmea via their social media accounts:

Instagram - @KosmeaAustralia

Twitter - @Kosmea Australia  

Facebook - /KosmeaAustralia 

 

What hand cream are you currently using to keep your hands hydrated?

x.k

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Disclosure: All views are honest and 100% my own. I did receive a complimentary invitation to this event and product samples as gifts for attending. I did not receive monetary compensation to attend the event / mention 'gifted' products, nor publish this post.

| Flashback Friday | ABBM Christmas Meet @ Violet's Hair with Paul Penders & EVO Haircare |

Hi everyone,

Can you believe we are halfway through 2013 already?! Eeeep!

I had been meaning to publish this post for quite some time but it kept getting pushed further onto the back-burner. 

Thus, it is now a Flashback Friday post! 

When I look back on 2012 it was a fantastic year of change and growth. I have met so many fantastic and inspiring people from blogging and I am amazed whenever I reflect upon this fact. So far, 2013 has brought many exciting opportunities for my confidence to grow, and to step out of my comfort zone. You never know what good might come from it! Carpe Diem and all that.....

At the Christmas ABBM Meet we were treated to a demonstration by Anna Lisa from Violet's Hair of the great products on offer by my FAVOURITE hair care line, EVO HAIR. We were also given an informative presentation by Calvin and Bee from natural skincare and cosmetics company Paul Penders who travelled all the way from Perth to visit us!

Come along with me to the December ABBM Adelaide Beauty Blogger Meet which was held at Violet's Hair in Adelaide's CBD. 

FOOD. CHIT-CHAT. COMPETITIONS. PRIZES. SWATCHING. CUPCAKES. FESTIVE XMAS FUN!

| PHOTO HEAVY POST |

There is a fantastic range of EVO hair care products at Violet's Hair

I loved the vintage feel & look of Violet's Hair salon!

Here, Anna Lisa is styling blogger Monnie's hair. Creating volume with curls

I am new to the world of Paul Penders, but I am loving what I have tried so far!

Simple packaging and perfect for travel size product lovers

......all the pretty colours of the rainbow & MORE!

Something for everyone

MUA Kitty from Miss Kitty Charms applies a festive smokey gold eye look to Monnie from Vanilla Silence.Teamed with a dark lip it is very striking! Don't you think?

It's all about precision when applying a dark lipstick. Make sure you use a lip brush to prevent feathering.

5 Minute Makeup Challenge! I teamed up with my friend Kate from Seduced By Beauty for some makeup mayhem.

Here I am applying Kate's makeup using a range of products from Paul Penders. So much fun!

Kate's Look: Paul Penders Mineral Eyeshadow in 'Spring Glamour' a champagne coral to make her blue eyes pop! Paired with Raspberry lipstick which complemented her skin tone.

I had to put in my classic "derp" face. I think I am explaining to the judges Kate's look and the products I used from Paul Penders.

THE WINNERS! Bee, myself,& Kate with the lovely prize pack that we won courtesy of Paul Penders. We divided up the goodie bag between us. 

Christmas Cracker Fun!

Miniature Oreo Cookie Cupcakes

Amazing night with happy smiles all around!

I had such a fantastic evening with Violet's Hair, Paul Penders, EVO and of course all the ABBM beauties!

What are your favourites things about Christmas time?

Mine would be decorating my home with Christmas cheer, gift-giving & over-indulging in chocolates!

Take care & love from my home to yours,

x. k

***ALL photo credits to Johanis (Official ABBM Photographer)

| BENEFIT Fake Up Launch & ABBM April Meet |

The April ABBM Adelaide Beauty Blogger Meetup was an invite to attend the LAUNCH of the NEW Fake Up Concealer by BENEFIT San Fransisco! The event was held in the MYER One lounge & hosted by the beautiful Benefit ladies Gemma, Joyce & ABBM's very own Kitty who is counter manager for Benefit in MYER Rundle Mall.  The girls not only highlighted the Fake Up concealer, but took us through the current product lines & even a soon to be released product! 

It was a night of Mystery, Intrigue, Fun, Food & Fake Up of course!

Image: ABBM

Admittedly, I am a newbie to BENEFIT, but I am a quick convert! I have long admired many of their products.....They're Real Mascara....Hoola Bronzer....Coralista Blush.....Erase Paste Concealer.....The POREfessional Primer just to name a few.

I'm sure you've heard of one or ALL of these beauty gems. We were lucky enough to have the array of beautifully packaged BENEFIT products laid out on the table in front of us. Heaven! Such fun!

After having the opportunity to learn more about the brand/products & even have a play with the aforementioned goodies I could see & definietly feel the quality! 

The STAR of the show was definitely BENEFIT Fake Up sitting pretty at the front. Isn't the packaging just stunning? In fact, it could be mistaken for a high end lipstick. Sleek packaging and beautifully embossed with pretty pink scrolls all over, Fake Up is almost too pretty to be a concealing product isn't it?

Here is a close up of the Fake Up concealer with its stunning and sturdy metallic casing!

Fake Up was only just released in Australian BENEFIT stores on April 20th & retails for AUD $35.

Source: Benefit

After enjoying some of the delicious treats provided it was down to business. Beauty business, that is!

We were introduced to Gemma - the BENEFIT detective. It was then we were asked to solve the mystery of the missing Fake Up concealer.......

Our clue:

"Find something in this room to quench your thirst and the missing Fake Up will be hidden nearby...Oh and forget about the water cooler : that's too easy!"

We found it! Hidden in plain sight - right under our noses. In the handle of beauty mirrors on our table.

It was now time to meet Professor PINK aka Joyce from BENEFIT! Joyce guided us through the components of BENEFIT's Fake Up that actually 'benefit' (no pun intended) and nourish the skin, with the help of vitamin E & apple seed extract. 

Demonstration time! Here we had the chance to get hands on. It's always fun and helpful when getting to know a new product. Basically it was a visual representation of the hydrating affect of Fake Up concealer upon the skin.

Spot the 'hidden' Fake Up concealer in the handle of the beauty mirror. Can you see it?

Hydration to the max! Yes please! Anything to help add more moisture to my skin. Thanks BENEFIT!

"The Benefit Fake Up concealer is a hydrating crease control concealer that instantly hides dark circles & diffuses fine lines for silky smooth coverage"

Fake Up contains both vitamin E & apple seed extract and is proven to keep skin hydrated for 6 hours, says BENEFIT. 

Fake Up does what it says, my delicate under eye area does feel more hydrated. In the past I have had issues with the creasing of my under eye concealers, but not with Fake Up! After setting the concealer with a light weight transparent powder, it is good for the day & does not budge. Thumbs up, I say! 

All bloggers in attendance at the Fake Up launch were lucky enough to be gifted a sweet little goodie bag containing the Fake Up concealer in Medium & BENEFIT's They're Real Mascara! I am honestly head over heels in LOVE with both products already and have incorporated them into my daily makeup face. 

BENEFIT's Fine ONE ONE is a product that also caught my eye on the night. Again, I am a sucker for pretty packaging - I know this, you know this. In this case a rose gold wind up stick that does a 3-in-1 job.

Fine ONE ONE is a sheer brightening cheek & lip colour - offering 3 shades - pink champagne / sheer watermelon / & soft coral. Giving your look an instant LIFT, SHAPE and POP!
RRP AUD $44.

Source: Benefit

Below you can see BENEFIT makeup artist Kitty (right) applying Fine ONE ONE to the stunning Amy from Bottled Beauty (left).

...........all the pretty things.

Then it was Brow Makeover Time! Makeup artist Kitty can be seen teaching us how to shape & fill in the brows. This is a key step in framing the face and creating an overall polished look. Brow makeover volunteer was Suki from Suki's Tsunami. Suki loved the final results!

At the launch I also learnt that for BENEFIT, it all started with the brows! They are most popular globally for their 'Brow Bars' where you can get a brow makeover and learn what products will 'benefit' your brow look!

'Raising Eyebrows' is a book solely dedicated to "your personal guide to fabulous brows". I think this would be a great reference book for someone starting out in makeup or any brow obsessed individual. 

Another secret on the night :) We got a sneak preview of an upcoming NEW release from BENEFIT. 

The NEW COLOUR RANGE from BENEFIT!

The Creaseless Cream Shadows come in 7 shades.

Source: Benefit

The Ultra plush Lipgloss come in 6 shades, with cute names like; Lollibop | Fauxmance | & Poutrageous!

Source: Benefit

Source: Benefit

The Longwear Powder Eyeshadows come in 12 shades. From light nudes to deeper hues.

The Colour Collection has something for every taste & releases May 11th 2013.

The beautiful Adelaide beauty blogger Kate from Seduced by Beauty  filmed the nights festivities, and it can be seen via Youtube here.If you would like to learn more about BENEFIT & Fake Up you can head to their official site at http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/

A special THANK YOU must go out to the wonderful BENEFIT team of Gemma & Joyce who travelled all the way from Sydney, & of course the one & only ABBM'er Kitty from Miss Kitty Charms

I can safely say that all the ABBM girls had an absolute blast! It was a special treat for BENEFIT to host our monthly meet & provide an evening of such fun, entertainment & laughter. 

Just remember.............

" Laughter is the best cosmetic...

so grin and wear it! "

Make your day beautiful! 

                                                                                            x.k.