Product Review: Endota Glycolic Polishing Mask

By Tammi Ireland

Endota is one of those brands you can’t help but love, due in large part to their commitment to loving the environment and loving yourself.  Their whole philosophy is inspiring, and that’s why I was excited to test their Glycolic Polishing Mask (RRP $70 for 100mL), which promised to ‘reveal a radiant complexion’.  It didn’t disappoint.

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A small amount of the delightfully-scented mask rubbed circularly into my face and neck proved a calming experience in itself.  The mask is very finely granulated and feels natural, which is always a plus for products you’re going to keep on your face for a while. 

Protein Shakes and Power Walks

By Tammi Ireland

So the first month of the new year is almost over – how are you going with those resolutions?  Did you promise to tone up in 2012, or shake that winter weight you never lost after July last year?  I did, and I’ve slowly been dropping the cms off my waist thanks to a harder exercise regime that has me training for the SMH half-marathon (now I’ve written it down, I must do it, no?) and swapping heavy breakfasts for Body for Women protein shakes post-work out.

Me in May. Hopefully.

The Body for Women shakes (RRP$34.95), in particular the Vanilla Creme one I’ve been using for the past few months, taste delicious.  They blend extremely well with water and soy or rice milk, though I prefer to mix mine with cow’s milk to feel fuller for longer.  Creamy enough in texture to make you feel full, I’ve noticed results in my body shape from changing to the shakes.  Most notably, I feel leaner and more toned.  

A Natural Lip Balm for Night

By Tammi Ireland

Night time has never been so fun!  Bathing Beauty Organic Apothecary have just released one of my new favourite products and it comes with a fun name and even more fun tube.  The Hurraw! Moon Night Treatment Balm (RRP $9.50) smells delicious and comes in an oval lip balm tube that makes winding it up and down a helluva lot of fun.

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Super creamy and rich, this organic balm doesn’t have me licking my lips due to nasty chemicals (a sad side-effect of the popular Lucas’ Paw Paw ointment) because I’m smelling my lips instead.  Vanilla and Peru Balsam helps me nod off to sleep, while the Chamomile gets to work throughout the eight hours I’m getting some shut-eye (I lie, but damn I wish it were that long…).