Trilogy Rosehip Collection Review

Today I will be sharing my thoughts on my recent arrival - the Trilogy Rosehip Collection, sold for $39.90 NZD - http://www.trilogyproducts.com/products/rosehip-collection/
To start off with the packaging, all simple yet effective, starting from the box display, to inside with the cute "Hello Gorgeous" drawstring bag with the products inside.
Already, this package screams convenience for someone such as myself who is always travelling between cities or hitting the gym. Sometimes, it's the little things that count, and having the little bag just makes life that little bit easier transporting more than one product around.
As for the products, they definitely didn't disappoint! You can tell a products quality instantly, and all of these products delivered on that front.
This pack contains four travel/trial size products - Cream Cleanser, 30ml, Hydrating Mist Toner 20ml, Vital Moisturising Cream 20ml and Rosehip Oil Antioxidant + 5ml.
Starting with the Cream Cleanser, I have tried plenty of cleansers with very little luck but I found this one amazing, rich and creamy while not overcompensating, I would say this product would suit all skin types (mine being combination, mainly dry this time of year and quite sensitive), by my judgement the quality of the ingredients used makes for a highly concentrated product (meaning good quality ingredients used and the products are not packed full of fillers and "rubbish" so to speak), therefore, only minimal product is required, simple run down of key ingredients and instructions "how to use" on the back make it simple to understand for even the skincare beginner.
Next is the Hydrating Mist Toner, I really enjoyed the subtle, natural smell of this product and the refreshing, hydrating, almost cooling feeling it provides on the skin, again, minimal does it. This product is also great to use throughout the day to refreshen and hydrate the skin, great to keep in your handbag if your in air-conditioning all day and/or if your skin starts to feel a little tight, or makeup starts to look a bit dull.
Next is the Vital Moisturising Cream, I found this product to be very nice to wear, really moisturising, really versatile - great for day and night, and again, great quality ingredients make for minimal product required, again, great to have the little run down of key ingredients and how to use.
Last but certainly not least is the Rosehip Oil Antioxidant +, oils and serums are definitely having their moment in the spotlight and for good reason. I was really excited to try this one as it is such a staple, cult product and I had seen a lot about it. I personally used this oil underneath the moisturiser or by itself at night, although the texture is different to that of a moisturiser I could feel the benefits instantly, the antioxidant factor and essential fatty acids add to the already moisturising benefits of this product. It is also certified organic which is a bonus!
All of the products in this Trilogy Rosehip Collection had a really soft natural smell rather than that chemically modified perfume that some do, which is great since there is such a strong movement in the more natural direction for skincare and cosmetics.
Skincare is such an important part of an everyday routine and really does make a world of difference to the condition, look and feel of your skin. But its not only skincare, its using good quality skincare with beneficial ingredients. If you don't already use good quality skincare, I urge you to do so, at least give it a go!
I have used all of these products for a week and am still going with at least half still left so don't let size fool you - small and powerful!
I would recommend these products and this pack in particular to anyone who favours natural products but hasn't tried any of Trilogy's amazing products yet, to anyone, like me, who travels and/or goes to a gym, anyone who has combination, dry, sensitive skin like me - in fact, any skin type at all! Great all rounder! Highly recommended!
Thank you Trilogy!

Todays Beauty Industry

Hi all!
Today I wanted to post about beauty brands from a slightly different stand point...
Most of us have our own "cult" products or favourite go-to brands (brand loyalty), others like to try whatever is on special or new or raved about through the likes of printed media e.g. magazines, blogs, columns etc, or social media outlets such as Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
I find this process quite interesting...
I, personally, definitely have my staple products, whether being products I've used throughout my hair and makeup career such as MAC, Dermalogica, Kerastase, L'Oreal Professionnel, Redken, Matrix etc, brands i've heard A LOT about and wanted to try for myself such as Bobbi Brown, Benefit, Colour Pop, BH, etc, brands that are good quality and affordable such as Revlon, Maybelline, L'Oreal etc, or brands I have developed an acquired interest in learning more about such as Arbonne, Trilogy, Antipodes, Tailor, SnowBerry, Goodness Products, Bella Vi, Young Blood, Inika, Angel Haircare/Dancoly, Pureology, CHI, The Body Shop, EcoStore, Earthwise, Sukin etc.
So what do these "acquired interest" product categories have in common? And why have they spiked such an interest?
Through living most of my adult life (so far) with a growing list of food intolerances it is only natural, if not expected, to have found myself regularly contemplating the concoction of ingredients used in todays hair, skin and body care products.
Now don't get me wrong here. I definitely see a place for all products in the marketplace and I favour a large array of different products for different reasons but it does make for a good talking point.
Personally, nothing puts me off more than a company running down their competition therefore this isn't about saying one brand is better or superior to another but simply observing current trends.
There is definitely an ever increasing demand for more natural product ranges, brands that are against animal testing, eco friendly packaging and locally owned and operated companies.
For someone like myself, it's a pretty exciting time to be in the beauty industry!
As I mentioned earlier, I still have my staple products but at the same time I am always interested in learning and experimenting with other ranges too, not only for my own personal benefit, knowledge and use but for the benefit of my past, current and future clients, customers and models.
After all, it's a matter of mutually beneficial exchange, some give and take, both equally vital.
So I want to put it out there to you, what is it that determines your beauty purchases? Do costs outweigh benefits? Is it vice-versa? Or does it simply depend; a situational/case by case scenario?