Philips VisaPure: Review + Giveaway

The new Philips VisaPure has completely changed the way I cleanse my skin nightly... and each morning. I am obsessed with it!

It is quick, super effective, and leaves skin so, so soft and gently exfoliated.

I love to grab it (it's always charged, as it operates on batteries) and don't even have to wet it... I just pop on my fave cleanser (Cetaphil often gets a run, though you can use anything) and away it whirrs as I circulate it all over my face.

Next, I simply wash off the cleanser and voila! Super clean, super smooth skin. Ready to apply moisturiser and/or foundation. If you have never used this device, you will love the effect it gives you when you go to apply creams of any sort... it will now glide on, and your newly smooth canvas. It's super easy.

The new Philips VisaPure, a gentle, easy-to-use facial-cleansing device massages the skin to remove make-up and dirt, and is ten times more effective than cleaning the face by hand. Believe it!

I do love a salon treatment, but Philips VisaPure creates a salon beauty finish at home, giving the busy woman (or man!) the opp to make their beauty routines simpler and more convenient.
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 “At Philips we want to help women look and feel amazing and we know daily face cleansing is essential for beautiful skin,” says Tom Paltridge, Marketing Manager, Personal Care, Philips Australia & New Zealand. “This is why our technical experts and researchers have worked with expert skincare laboratories to ensure women can achieve their skins’ full potential and make it feel clean and radiant.”

Entering the cleansing category for the first time, Philips VisaPure is sure to impress with its unique waterproof ‘dual motion’ technology, which creates a comfortable massaging effect that improves micro-circulation beneath the surface to bring out the skin’s natural radiance.

As part of the ‘dual motion’ technology, the silky soft brushes of the Philips VisaPure both rotate and vibrate to gently remove make-up and dirt and cleanse away dead skin cells, naturally. Users can control the intensity of cleansing by selecting a variety of different brush heads – normal, sensitive or deep cleansing. Here's a close up of the wonder product:

“An added benefit of Philips’ VisaPure technology is that it prepares the skin for other skincare products and treatments women may use, enhancing absorption of the beneficial ingredients,” says Tom Paltridge.

With a lovely finish and colour that will fit into to any bathroom’s decor if you want to have it on display and ready to roll, the Philips VisaPure has been ergonomically designed to maximise comfort and enhance the cleansing experience while also being compact and portable so women can easily use it when travelling.

Philips VisaPure has a recommended retail price of $199 and the one-speed Philips VisaPure (blue) will be available at selected retailers. The two-speed Philips VisaPure (pink) will be available exclusively at Shaver Shop.

Philips VisaPure is now on sale nationally. For more go here: www.philips.com.au

AND, Josie's Juice blog has ONE of these Philips VisaPure to give away before Christmas!

Here is all you need to do to enter:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- Follow me on Twitter and Instagram if you are on these sites
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- Comment below on why you'd love to experience the Philips VisaPure
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your address (even if you have entered Josie's Juice comps before).

*All the steps above must be followed in order to be eligible
**Comp will be drawn next week and product delivered by Philips PR straight to the address you provide. Comp open to Australian residents only.

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Angelo and Jennifer Merendino: Breast Cancer Battle - PHOTOS

I saw this on this site and was so moved.

It's the story of photographer Angelo Merendino and the love of his life, Jennifer.

Says the article:

"The first time photographer Angelo Merendino met Jennifer, he knew she was the one. They fell in love and got married in New York’s Central Park, surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones.

Five months later Jen was diagnosed with breast cancer. From Angelo’s blog: “I remember the exact moment…Jen’s voice and the numb feeling that enveloped me. That feeling has never left. I’ll also never forget how we looked into each other’s eyes and held each other’s hands. 

‘We are together, we’ll be ok.’”

Throughout her battle, Angelo decided to photograph it. He wanted to humanize  the face of cancer on the face of his wife. The photos speak for themselves."

Here are the incredibly beautiful pics:

Says Angelo:

"To honor my late wife Jennifer, who passed at the age of 40 from metastatic breast cancer, I have started The Love You Share, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide financial assistance to women in need while they are receiving treatment for breast cancer. Fifty percent of the net profits from sales of my book will be donated to The Love You Share. I cannot think of a better way to honor Jennifer's legacy than by helping others. 

Download a sample HERE!

Continues Angelo:

"The mission of The Love You Share is to provide financial assistance to cancer patients in need while they are receiving treatment. The hope is that by sending a gift card from a local grocery delivery service and reimbursing patients for transportation costs to and from hospital and doctor appointments, The Love You Share will be able to make life easier, even if only for a short time, for someone who is fighting for life.

You can get that and much more at Angelo’s blog, called The Battle We Didn't Choose - my wife's fight with breast cancer.

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Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lawrence, Jada Pinkett Smith and Beyonce: New Hairstyles

Four celebs just got new hairstyles.

Do you think they all rock them?

First, Jennifer Aniston:

Here, Jennifer Lawrence:

This, from Jada Pinkett Smith:

And Beyonce debuted her bob (ditching her hair extensions) during an Australian concert.

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Katy Perry: New Covergirl

Katy Perry has just been announced as the newest face of global cosmetics brand Covergirl. Here is the just released shot of the gorgeous superstar:

Katy has joined the Covergirl fold prior to her new album launch, 'Prism' on October 22.

Katy's first cosmetics campaign with Covergirl debuts in the spring of 2014 - or April 2014 in Australia.

Says Katy: “In addition to music, I’ve always considered makeup to be a powerful creative avenue of self-expression. I’m honored to partner with COVERGIRL and share more colors and textures of my approach to beauty to inspire my audience.”

“Katy is an amazingly talented singer, songwriter, and performer who has always kept an open heart and been an ‘open book’ in communicating and connecting with her fans,” said Esi Eggleston Bracey, VP and General Manager, COVERGIRL Cosmetics. “Never afraid to express emotion, strength, vulnerability or independence, Katy is the embodiment of a true COVERGIRL – someone we root for, identify with, and get inspiration from. We have been admirers of her music and her style for a long time, and are looking forward to a beautiful journey together.”

In a few short years, Katy has become known for her innovative, quirky, irreverent style choices: from retro pinup girl to anime space princess to queen of the jungle.

She’ll be showing off bold new beauty looks with products developed by the brand’s Global Creative Director Pat McGrath.

To follow the Australian Covergirl page on Facebook, go here.

Katy will be heading to Australia as part of the promotional tour for ‘Prism'- performing at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday October 29 for morning TV show ‘Sunrise.’

It will also be live-streamed it on the show's website for fans not able to get tickets to the exclusive event. 

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Lara Stone L’Oréal Paris Spokesperson

Lara Stone, with her spectacular body, Bardot-esque silhouette and sexy gap-toothed grin has some news: she has become a new spokesperson for L’Oréal Paris:

“Lara is a real modern icon. Her rebellious, edgy sensual beauty has made her so strong and successful. Yet, she remains incredibly genuine, true, sensitive and super fun. I love her iconoclastic style and the way she distinguished herself on every single fashion show she walked for. We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional woman and young mother to our brand,” says Cyril Chapuy, L’Oréal Paris Global Brand President.

With an English father and Dutch mother, Lara Stone was discovered by an agent at the age of 12 on a trip to Paris while on a family vacation and started working as a teenager. But it wasn’t until 2006, when she was chosen by Givenchy to walk for the Fall Couture Show in Paris that her career kicked off. Ever since then, she has modelled in shows for practically every major House, including Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, and Fendi and became a muse to designers.

Lara appeared in many advertising campaigns (she signed an exclusive deal with Calvin Klein) and has been featured in every major fashion magazine. She developed a close relationship with former Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld who dedicated an entire issue to her.

It was to be the start of a long and passionate relationship with the magazine and its international issues, of which she has adorned the cover nearly 10 times.

“I am so flattered to join L’Oréal Paris. Getting the chance to say “You’re worth it” to women
around the world is a great honour. L’Oréal Paris is a brand that has always understood that beauty and personality go hand in hand. I totally identify myself to the Brand values considering my own history and career. Beauty is something you invent for yourself. It’s a powerful
way of claiming who you really are,” said Lara Stone.

Lara, 29, is married to British actor David Walliams, and became a mother in May 2013.

Lara will be the Spokesperson for future great product innovations in several categories, including make-up, hair care and hair color. Lara joins the ranks of L’Oréal Paris Spokespersons like Beyoncé Knowles, Doutzen Kroes, Eva Longoria, Laetitia Casta, Freida Pinto, Julianne Moore, Hugh Laurie and Jane Fonda.

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Zooey Deschanel: Pantene Beautiful Lengths Ambassador

The queen of quirk - actress and Australian Pantene Beautiful Lengths Ambassador, Zooey Deschanel - appears in a new video speaking about her involvement in the campaign and encouraging people to get involved:

And this:

Zooey seems genuinely excited about being a part of this campaign, along with Australian ambassadors, renowned hairdresser Barney Martin and fabulous beauty writer Zoe Foster Blake.

Here is a photo of the gorgeous Zooey, for the Pantene campaign. What's not to love about this woman?

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Covergirl LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm: Reader Giveaway

Covergirl LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm - it's the way to add some colour to lips, CoverGirl-style.

Packaged in an easy to use 'twist-up' pen, the new Covergirl LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm delivers a just-right level of colour and shine in one quick and easy application.

This is my new go-to tool for in-car (when parked!) application. I love it!

Covergirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm leaves behind rose petal soft lips and thanks to a unique, long lasting formula that is infused with shea and mango butters, lips will be left feeling soft and nourished.

Soft, shiny, non-sticky and easy to use, the new LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm it is perfect for easy, everyday use.

They come in ten shades, and are just $12.95 each, and are available from Priceline, Kmart, Target, Big W and selected pharmacies NOW.

Covergirl Australia has been kind enough to give Josie's Juice blog readers the chance to win one of FIVE packs of two of the Covergirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm shades, the ones pictured below, in 'blush twist' and 'watermelon twist'. Each pack is worth $25.90 each (total giveaway value: $129.50).

Here are the two colours:

Here is all you need to do  to enter:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice blog Facebook page here
- 'Like' the Covergirl Australia Facebook page here
- Follow me on Twitter here and Instagram here if you on there
- Share this link on your Facebook wall (all steps above are imperative to be eligble)
- Comment below on why you would like to win this two-pack of Covergirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au for your address details so I can contact you easily if you are a winner
*Competition open to Australian residents only and open for one month

For stockists, call: 1800 181 040.

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Lanolips: Kirsten Carriol Interview

Have you tried Lanolips yet? You may be one of few who are yet to trial this beauty phenomenon.

Here's the Lanolips range below, and the Lanolips story. It's a very impressive, uniquely Australian one.
Lanolips was created by Kirsten Carriol. The inspiration for Lanolips came from a humble sheep farm in Lucindale, South Australia where Kirsten spent her childhood.

Lanolin (the main ingredient in the Lanolips range) is a natural substance taken from freshly shorn sheep’s wool, and it was in the farm shed where Kirsten spent her summer holidays. Couple that with her DNA professor father’s passion for using natural ingredients that really worked and you have the foundation for Kirsten’s love of lanolin ("nature’s wonder moisturiser"), and ultimately Lanolips.

Kirsten set out to create a completely natural, ultra-pure lanolin lip ointment, one that gave the best moisturisation available and that had a lush, glossy finish while remaining natural – something that didn’t exist in the cosmetics world. For six years Kirsten pestered and prodded until she created her perfect “I want to wear that formula”, a formula that was: nourishing, moisturising, comfortable wear, made her lips feel great and was based on completely natural, ultra-pure medical grade lanolin.

Kirsten is a beauty industry powerhouse, and I have known her since my days as beauty editor at Cream magazine, when she was director at her PR company Buzz Consulting. While still heading up Buzz, repping myriad high-end beauty brands, she launched Lanolips.

Here, founder/director Kirsten is interviewed by Josie's Juice on the whole phenomenon:

Josie's Juice: Tell me about how your love for lanolin came about?

Kirsten: My love for lanolin is life long, as a child I spent my school holidays at my grandparent’s sheep farm in Lucindale, South Australia. My father, who is a Professor of Genetics, swore by lanolin (which is a by-product of wool) for treating dry skin - It was literally the only ingredient he would use on my siblings and I, he truly believed it was nature’s best moisturizer and he passed that belief on to me.

How much did you commit in order to get Lanolips up and running?
Kirsten: Lanolips was six years in the making, it took years of hard-work, research, and product testing to create the perfect formula; I was turned away by many factories who could not work with a high percentage of lanolin, it took a lot of perseverance an belief in my product, but I eventually found the right factory to make my product.

There are so many different elements involved with creating a product and a brand, obviously the quality of the lanolin was the major focus for me, but I also needed to create branding assets like logos and packaging which sounds fun, but is also a slow process from beginning to end – you want it to be perfect!

What has been your proudest achievement so far for the brand?

Kirsten: I always feel really proud when I receive a letter from a happy customer; it’s a really warm and satisfying feeling to know that Lanolips has helped someone. I have received letters from customers with inexplicably dry skin as a result of undergoing radiation therapy or illness, and it is quite touching to think that it helped them so much they were compelled to write a letter.


Tell me more about how the perception of lanolin may be a little misunderstood?

Kirsten: Lanolin has been used as a skincare product in one form or another since the time of the ancient Greeks; but in more recent history it became popular for skin care companies to advertise their products as ‘lanolin free’. As a result for a long time there was a stigma attached to lanolin, consumers were educated by way of packaging that it was a ‘nasty’ ingredient that caused skin irritation. Funnily enough, there is no substantial scientific evidence to support the theory that lanolin is an allergen, if anything there is more scientific evidence to suggest it isn't. 

Lanolin is a 100% natural product of the wool industry. In nature it acts as a barrier, protecting sheep from wet and cold weather, and is extracted from the shorn fleece of a sheep after their annual shear.  Its role in skin care is very similar to the role it plays in nature, a moisturiser and protectant. Lanolin is an extraordinary natural emollient-style moisturiser and is able to imitate and augment many of the functions of human skin lipids. The moisturisation properties of lanolin itself are amazing, it can hold over 200% of its own weight of water, acting as a moisture reservoir to help maintain the hydration of the skin.

The ultra medical grade lanolin we use in Lanolips goes through a stringent refining and cleaning process; cleansing the raw lanolin of all external impurities, scent and colour, making it the purest, most natural form of lanolin available – lanolin is one of the few products that is not better organic – and the ultra pure medical grade lanolin we use is the absolute best quality lanolin you can buy in the world. 

What’s new with Lanolips...
Kirsten: This August I unveiled beautiful new illustrated boxes to house my products; I wanted something that would protect them in-store from fluorescent lights and to prevent sticky-fingers touching the products in store.

To do this I collaborated with an amazing Melbourne-based Illustrator, Sarah Hankinson, who I had discovered last year when we held an 'Artist Search' – she didn’t win that competition but I knew from her delicate and gentle entry illustration of the 101 Ointment that we would work together. I used her to create a bespoke Lanolips Christmas card last year and loved her work, so when I decided to tweak the Lanolips packaging I knew I had to work with her. 

Here are Kirsten's Lanolips ads as they have appeared on 'Mornings'. I think they are the best advertorials around. Full of all the info you'd like to know about the products, and a great rundown on the history behind the brand:

To see where Lanolips is sold in-store, and to buy Lanolips online, click here.

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