Product Review: Jurlique Chamomile Soothing Mist

Summer is creeping in like the hateful little goblin that it is, and I’m starting to think about my warm weather skin care arsenal. The most obvious necessity is sunscreen, but a soothing facial mist comes in at a close second for me. With this in mind, I headed to the Jurlique counter with the intention of picking up one of their rose facial mists as a little treat for myself. I saw this little beauty sitting on the shelf and was curious about it, so I tried it out on my face. Guys, this face mist smells like froot loops. Froot loops. I could probably end this review there, because what else do you really need to know? Aside from that amazing element, this mist is lovely and is probably the most soothing face mist I’ve ever tried. It’s light and refreshing, and the chamomile really seems to help settle my skin. The Jurlique Chamomile Soothing Mist retails for $35 AUD and can be purchased online from Adore Beauty.

Jurlique Wish List & Reader Discount

Winter is slowly approaching, (I do wish it would hurry up and arrive already, I’m sweltering!) and I’m starting to think about what products I want to be using in the colder months ahead. I will need help brightening my skin, keeping my body moisturised (I am thinking body oils and dry body brushing will help combat winter dryness) and something to help with skin sensitivity. Here are a few products from the Jurlique range that I am lusting after this winter:

Herbal Recovery Gel

A potent botanical concentrate, infused with a rich blend of herbs and precious plant oils to restore, firm, hydrate and revitalise the skin. Helps to minimise the visible signs of ageing with daily use.

Rose Body Oil

A moisturising body oil to nurture the skin and senses.

Nurturing Mask

A gentle purifying mask, rich in the living energy of groomwell and sichuan peppercorn to clarify, hydrate and soothe. Leaves delicate skin feeling soft, pure and revitalised. Ideal for rebalancing sensitivity.

You may or may not remember that I recently posted a review for the Jurlique Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator. If you are interested in trying this product out, now is the time! Jurlique have been kind enough to extend a discount code for the readers of The Belle Lumiere. Using the code SUPERFRUIT15 at the checkout will give you 15% off of the Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator. This code expires on the 1 June 2010 and is valid for 1 use only. Happy shopping!

Newsflash: Jurlique

This is just a little update to let you know some exciting things going on with Jurlique at the moment. The first is the release of their new Jasmine Hand Cream – which will be available for purchase on the 29th of March 2010. Jasmine is one of my all time favourite scents, and you know that Jurlique is one of my favourite skincare brands so when I heard about this I quickly added it to my shopping wish list!

Jurlique is delighted to introduce a new scent to complement the much-loved Rose, Lavender and Citrus hand creams. NEW Jasmine Hand Cream is a rich, protective hand cream, infused with the living energy of Jurlique’s plants & flowers, to deeply moisture and restore smoothness to hands while imparting the beautiful aroma of Australian Jasmine.

Jasmine Hand Cream provides long-lasting moisturisation and hydration with a special blend of natural ingredients including Safflower & Macadamia Oils, Honey, Glycerin & Aloe Vera. Calendula, Viola and Chamomile Extracts help to soothe and comfort skin whilst Carrot Root Extract and Marshmallow help to hydrate and soften skin, leaving skin feeling silky and supple.

The delicate star shaped jasmine, long the subject of rituals in ancient cultures, is renowned for its nightly blooming ritual and distinctive scent. In traditional aromatherapy Jasmine is known to have therapeutic properties and its calming and soothing effects make it an ideal aroma for body and bath products. One litre of “Jasmine absolute” is made from approximately eight million tiny white flowers, equating to one ton of Jasmine flowers to produce one litre of this precious essential oil. The Jasmine plant flowers all day but the intensity of the odour is most pronounced in the very late night / early morning hours, when the pollinators are out harvesting their nectar, which is why the flowers are best hand-picked at dawn.

The formulation contains no Parabens, PEGs, artificial colors, artificial fragrances or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.

Sound good, right? The Jurlique Jasmine Hand Cream will retail for $27 AUD for 40ml and $55 AUD for 125ml. It will be available for Australian purchase from Jurlique stores, leading department stores, selected pharmacies and for International purchase via the Jurlique website.

Another bit of Jurlique news is regarding the initiative that they’re starting on the 22nd of March 2010 in Jurlique stores throughout Australia. It’s called “Give & Gift” and is in celebration of Earth Month in April this year. Customers are invited to return Jurlique packaging such as bottles or tubes in exchange for a 10% discount off replacement purchases. Give & Gift will be a permanent addition to the service in every Jurlique store and aims to raise awareness for responsible recycling. Very exciting!

Product Review: Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist

My love affair with Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist goes all the way back to the very first time I stepped foot into a Jurlique store. It was the very first product from the Jurlique range that I tried, and I fell in love with it after one sniff! (I realise that it’s not perfume, but it could be it smells that good…) “A hydrating mist, rich in the living energy of rose and marshmallow to restore, tone and hydrate. Leaves the skin balanced and refreshed. Ideal for maintaining balance.” I was sent a bottle of this lovely product to review, so here we go…

What is great about this product…

First of all, the scent. It’s beautiful. The gentle and refreshing rose scent takes me back to happy memories of spending time with my great grandmother in her rose garden. Every time I use this product I feel happy. (This might just be because of my own scent-induced memories, but it’s still a pleasant experience.) The mist is light and refreshing and leaves skin soft and supple. I use it before moisturiser and also as a refreshing spritzer throughout the day. (try popping it in the fridge on a hot day) I took a bottle with me when travelling overseas, and it was a lifesaver during and after a long flight! The packaging is streamlined and simple, as I’ve come to expect from Australian company Jurlique.

What is not so great about this product…

At $23 AUD for 30ml it is quite pricey for a Rosewater mist. Having said that, the quality continues to bring me back to this product time and time again.

The Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist is available for Australian purchase from leading department stores and pharmacies, and online internationally from the Jurlique website.

Product Review: Jurlique Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator

Jurlique is an all Australian skincare brand with a fresh and natural product range, so you can probably understand why it is one of my favourites. I was given the opportunity to trial and review Jurlique’s new Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator and was really excited to see what all the fuss was about!

What is great about this product…

The Jurlique Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator contains lots of natural goodies that will benefit your skin. Ingredients such as Quandong Extract, Desert Lime, Willow Bark Extract, Green Tea Leaf and Prickly Pear Stem are chock full of vitamins and nutrients that will help keep your complexion looking smooth and revitalised. Alongside natural acids, the Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator enlists the power of the Australian Acacia Wattle to aid in the exfoliation process. I have quiet sensitive skin, but experienced no stinging or redness after using the the Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator. (HUZZAH!) After using the product over a couple of weeks my complexion is clear and glowing. I think I am starting to prefer enzyme exfoliators to “manual” exfoliators, they seem to work a lot better for me. The packaging is as fresh and pretty as the rest of the Jurlique range, and the price point is not too unreasonable with the 50ml bottle retailing for $50 AUD. (please keep in mind you only need a small amount of the product at a time)

What is not so great about this product…

If you’re one with a sensitive nose, the strong citrus smell might be a put off. (I quite like it though, and I am fussy about scented products) It also stings like hell when you get it in your eye, but that is just common sense – right? Right.

The Jurlique Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator is available for purchase for Australian customers from Department Stores and leading pharmacies. Australia and International customers can purchase the Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator from the Jurlique website.