Alpha-H Liquid Gold Perfecting Daywear

 I recently wrote about my Foundation Dream Team of Revlon ColorStay Whipped Creme Foundation + Alpha-H Liquid Gold Perfecting Daywear but that post was becoming a little too epic so I am going to review the Liquid Gold Perfecting Daywear in more detail in a post of it's own.

  



What they say: Liquid Gold Perfecting Daywear is a high performance Hyaluronic Acid rich treatment which attracts and binds precious moisture to the skin; helping to swell surface cells and plump out fine lines and wrinkles, giving the skin a fresh youthful appearance. More than just a serum, Liquid Gold Perfecting Daywear is an instant hydrator and skin illuminator. Microencapsulated bronzing spheres burst on application releasing a blend of mineral pigments and natural light reflecting particles leaving the skin with a radiant healthy glow.

Suitable for all skin types Liquid Gold Perfecting Daywear is particularly beneficial for dehydrated ,prematurely ageing, mature, uneven complexion and lacklustre skins.

What I say: Whilst trialling this serum/primer I used both on its own (as a serum) and under foundation (as a primer). In both cases I noticed a nearly instant plumping of my skin. The fine crepey lines I have been getting (due to not drinking enough, not getting enough sleep and not taking proper care of my skin - all thanks to Kiki!), either vanished completely or were greatly diminished. Actually, the only ones that remained were the expression lines around my eyes and mouth - so true wrinkles. It is the hyaluronic acid which is responsible for the plumping effect. Hyaluronic acid is a humectant - a substance that attracts and binds water. This is great for plumping out fine lines that are due to dehydration.

My skin after applying the Liquid Gold
 Perfecting Daywear  

It left my skin feeling tight, but not in a bad way. You can see from the pic above that it also left my skin looking quite radiant. This is due to two factors. The serum contains microencapsulated bronzing spheres that burst as you apply the serum releasing mineral pigments. You can see the spheres within the serum in the two photos below. The serum also contains Matrixyl 6 which helps to optically diffuse the appearance of wrinkles and surface imperfections - basically it reflects light away from imperfections providing the illusion of perfect skin. It also leaves the skin looking subtly bronzed. I did find that it left me looking a tad shiny if I used it own its own so prefered to use it as a primer under foundation.

As a primer, it made application of foundation effortless. The foundation just glided over my skin. It really was a great canvas for makeup application. I am not sure whether it increased the wearing time of my foundation as the foundation I used with it (Revlon ColorStay Whipped Creme Foundation) is meant to last 24 hours - so is long lasting anyway - but it definitely did make it very easy to apply.

One pump of the Liquid Gold Perfecting Daywear

The microencapsulated bronzing spheres are evident in
the Liquid Gold Perfecting Daywear as it is spread out

Once the Liquid Gold Perfecting Daywear is
 rubbed in it leaves a subtle bronzing effect

The Liquid Gold Perfecting Daywear is both a treatment product and a makeup item. In addition to the hyaluronic acid it also contains glycolic acid and licorice which work to resurface, brighten and refine pore size. I haven't been using the serum for long enough to comment on whether my pore size has reduced (haven't noticed any improvement so far but I have only used it a handful of times). However, the instant hydrating effect thanks to the hyaluronic acid is definitely evident as is the brightening effect from the Matrixyl 6 and the microencapsulated bronzing spheres.

When I use the Liquid Gold Perfecting Daywear in combination with my Revlon ColorStay Whipped Creme Foundation my skin honestly doesn't look far off perfect. I am stoked with the results of these two products, hence why I have named them my Foundation Dream Team!

Want to win a bottle of the Alpha-H Liquid Gold Perfecting Daywear? I have three different Alpha-H prize packs up for grabs, including the Liquid Gold Perfecting Daywear, but get in quick as this giveaway closes on Sunday August 19th. You can enter this giveaway here.

The Alpha-H Liquid Gold Perfecting Daywear retails for $AU89.95 and can be purchased here.

Have you discovered your Foundation Dream Team yet?

All opinions are my own and I received no remuneration for this post. A sample of this product was provided for consideration.

Get this in your Santa sack: Fashion for Kiehl's Limited Edition Creme de Corps

Kiehl's has a long history of giving back to the community. This year, to celebrate 160 years of giving back, Kiehl's are donating $160,000 to global charities in three key areas: children's well being, environmental issues and HIV/AIDS research.

Kiehl's are continuing the tradition of giving, this Christmas, by teaming with three of Australia's top designers: sass & bide, ksubi and Zimmermann to create its holiday collection of Limited Edition Creme de Corps. Proceeds from Kiehl’s sale of each product in Australia will benefit the charity chosen by the three fashion houses.

So, what is the Creme de Corps? It is Kiehl's famous super rich moisturiser for dry skin that needs extra care and moisture nourishment. It contains Beta-Carotene which is an anti-oxidant used in vitamin A production (vitamin A is excellent for treating wrinkles and acne - very important in skin health); Cocoa Butter which softens and lubricates skin and is highly nourishing and moisturising; and Sesame Oil, which absorbs easily and softens the skin. Being so rich, the moisturiser takes a while to fully absorb into the skin, but once it does it leaves it incredibly soft and moisturiser. It is an absolute must over summer to prevent dry skin if you are planning on spending a lot of time at the beach. 

ksubi’s has chosen to support the charity War Child Australia. War Child International is a family of independent humanitarian organisations which work together to help children and young people affected by armed conflict. War Child Australia‘s major objectives are to raise awareness of War Child‘s work around the world and to raise funds for War Child‘s field projects. War Child Australia is staffed entirely by volunteers and has minimal administration costs, allowing over 99.9% of every dollar raised to be donated directly to aid projects around the world.  

ksubi: What was your inspiration behind the design?  We wanted to make something raw and fun so we used a black and white theme with hand drawn illustrations that have a distinct child like quality. We were inspired by kids, game shows, tatts, punk flyers, our friends.

sass & bide has chosen to honour Barnardos. For over 120 years Barnardos has been at the forefront of child welfare service provision and has embraced a tradition of innovation and holistic approach in our quest to find real, permanent solutions for Australian children in desperate need. By supporting the work of Barnardos you can create new dreams and outcomes to offer the adults of tomorrow a future free from neglect.

sass & bide: What’s your Inspiration behind the design? The bright colours & strong geometric shapes were inspired by the imaginative world of children where colours clash & contrast with each other.

Zimmermann’s charity of choice is the Starlight Children‘s Foundation. Since being formed as an Australian children‘s charity in 1988, the Starlight Children's Foundation has brightened the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children, and their families, throughout Australia.

Living with illness or injury can cause enormous strain in the lives of children and their families. The pain, loneliness and isolation that sick children feel dominates their lives, and they often miss out on normal experiences that healthy children take for granted.

Starlight provides programs integral to the total care of seriously ill children – while health professionals focus on treating the illness, Starlight is there to lift the spirits of the child, giving them the opportunity to laugh, play and be a child again

Zimmermann: What’s your inspiration behind the design? I chose this print because I love the mix of colours, it feels summery in a soft vintage way.

The Limited Edition Creme de Corps will be available in all five sizes from November. They are available for purchase from the Kiehl‘s flagship Paddington boutique, as well as David Jones, Myer and Mecca Cosmetica. They will also be available in select sizes in ksubi, Zimmermann and sass & bide boutiques nationally. RRP $15.00 (75ml), $28.00 (125ml), $38.00 (250ml), $68.00 (500ml) and $98.00 (1L) or Limited Edition Trio $45.00 (3x 75ml).

I have my eyes on the Zimmermann designed floral bottle. Which designer bottler gets your heart racing? Will you be asking Santa for one of these?

Kiehl's have dropped ALL of their prices...$200 Kiehl's give voucher up for grabs

Earlier in the year, Kiehl's lowered their prices in Australia of their best selling products. I thought this was such a brilliant move by them as it would stop people looking overseas for better beauty bargains and remain loyal to their local distributor.

Well, I have some amazing news for you. Kiehl's have now lowered the price of ALL of their products in Australia byup to 48% - that's right - everything is now much cheaper with some items just about half what we used to pay.

To celebrate this price drop, Kiehl's are running a promotion where you could potentially win a $200 voucher to spend in their store. The first 5 bloggers who get 20 readers to post on the Kiehl's facebook page where they heard about the promotion and what their favourite Kiehl's product is and why, gets a $200 voucher to give to one of their lucky readers.

So what I need you to do is go to the Kiehl's facebook page: here and like it then:

Write on their wall: I heard about Price Drop #2 from The Science of Beauty and my favourite Kiehl’s product is the Line-Reducing Eye-Brightening Concentrate because it sinks straight in, leaving my eyes looking so refreshed and awake (replace the eye cream with your fav product and why).

5 lucky winners will then be drawn from the people who posted on their wall and they will each win a $200 voucher to spend in Kiehl's online store.

Good luck, beauties!