| 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.

| REVIEW | Essence 24hr Hand Protection Balm | Winter Edition |

Winter 2013 has less than 1 week left in Australia! 

Whilst browsing the Essence stand at my local Target a few months back I came across the Essence Winter Edition 24hr hand protection balm. The packaging initially lured me closer, but as soon as I was able to read the scents.........

Caramel Hot Chocolate.......Gingerbreak Chai Latte.......Apple Cinnamon Punch! 

 I had to buy ALL three!

The Essence 24hr hand protection balm is an intensive repair care for particularly rough and dry hands. The repair formula with shea butter and coconut oil provides moisture and care and protects your hands from dryness for up to 24hrs. It also does not leave an oily residue on your hands either. Bonus!

My personal favourite by a hop-skip-jump is the Apple Cinnamon Punch. I am a sucker for cinnamon in the cooler months, on my morning porridge, when craving hot cinnamon donuts, baking Apple Cinnamon Teacake, and in my beauty products! 

Apple Cinnamon Punch is the sweetest scent of all three available. So, if this isn't for you, perhaps try the Caramel Hot Chocolate for a luxurious sweetness or the Gingerbread Chai Latte for something more spicy and aromatic.

Size / Amount: 75ml

Packaging: 

Colourful and practical packaging! I love the deliciously tempting food illustrations on the tube. Small enough to keep in your handbag for daily use. Yet, big enough, leaving NO need to ration the product so it lasts you longer. Secure "click" closure ensures no leakage.

RRP: AUD$1.99 (available at Priceline / Target).

Ingredients:

Aqua (water), cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, butyrospermum, parkii (shea butter), cetearyl alcohol, stearic acid, petrolatum, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, ceteareth-20, magnesium sulfate, polyacrylic acid, disodium edta, PEG-8, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, citric acid, ascorbic acid, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, parfum (fragrance), benzyl salicylate, coumarin, eugenol, limonene, linalool.

Pro's:

• Deliciously scented
• You get to choose from 3 scents
• Cute packaging
• Ultra-hydrating hand balm
• No sticky residue
• Secure "click" closure
• Size. Compact enough to carry in your handbag for daily use
• CHEAP price point!

Con's:

• Availability - I didn't spot the range on many Essence displays
• Slightly off-putting list of ingrediants. BUT this product does not claim to be either Organic or Paraben-free, so I can deal with it.  
• Would love to have more scent varieties in the range.

The Verdict: 

The Essence 24hr hand protection balms do what they claim on their ever-so-darling- packaging! They are very hydrating, offer a delicious scent that lingers, and are inexpensive at under AUD$2 each!

The hand balms recently made great gifts for that 'extra little something' to put in a birthday present for some of my girlfriends. 

All in all, a fun product to sit on your bedside table and lather onto your hands, morning or night. Smells divine! I do hope that Essence release a Spring OR Summer range of the 24hr hand protection balms. Just imagine some of the beautifully fresh scents they could create!

Rating: ★★★/ 5

Have you tried Essence's 24hr Hand Protection Balms?

What scents would you LOVE to try in an upcoming Spring or Summer collection?



(International readers, not sure if this was a 2012 release OR upcoming 2013 winter. Let me know in the comments section below).



Take care,


x.k

* These products were purchased with my own money. All thoughts and opinions are completely my own, and are always 100% honest & unbiased. Thank you!

| Neutrogena Australia Facebook Sample Giveaway |

Hi everyone,

I discovered this exciting promotion from Neutrogena Australia on Facebook recently and wanted to share it with you. If you are like me and think everything is extra adorable in miniature form, then this sample giveaway is for YOU! 

All you have to do it head on over to Neutrogena Australia's Facebook page, and hit LIKE. Go to Neutrogena Gifts  - then along with the above products you can choose from a variety of discount vouchers to use when purchasing Neutrogena products at Priceline. 

It is simple as that! Within a few days a cute little package arrived at my door. 

What Neutrogena products do you get?

- Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub (14ml)

-Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash pink grapefruit foaming scrub (14ml)

- Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash  (14ml)

- Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream (14g)

- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Suncreen Lotion (14ml)

I do quite a bit of travelling, and these sample sizes are perfect for short trips away. 

I love to keep some hand cream in my handbag, especially in the cooler months. The mini Neutrogena Hand Cream is perfect for on the go application, as you only need a pea-sized amount.

Have you used any of these Neutrogena products? What did you think?

I am not sure how long the promotion will last, so get in quickly to claim your samples!

x.k  

NOTE: this competition has now ENDED. 

I hope you got your Neutrogena samples. 

x.k