How Kora Organics Cleared my Skin...

Finding a skincare range that clears up acne, hydrates the skin, and gives a flawless glow, is difficult to find. Especially a range that is affordable and is teenager friendly. For the majority of us teenagers - except the minority whom are blessed with naturally clear skin - our skin goes a little crazy. There are many causes to acne such as hormones, stress, and in most cases, using strong chemical based products that are adding more damage to your skin.

KORA Organics is an organic skincare line founded by Aussie supermodel, Miranda Kerr. It is made from all natural products and from personal experience, nourishes and purifies your skin. Prior to KORA, I was using the 3-step system from Clinique, to which I soon discovered wasn't doing my skin any good. With my acne getting worse and my self esteem decreasing, I decided to start the pill, thinking that my acne was purely from hormones. A year and a half later and my skin had remained the same, and my doctor recommended that I change the products that I use to a brand that has less chemicals and is more natural.

Before I knew it, I had decided to make the switch to KORA, and ever since my skin has cleared up (minor the few hormonal acne scarring on my left cheek as a result of being on the pill) and has been much more hydrating. KORA is great in the aspect that it offers various packs depending on your skin type and what kind of products you are wanting to purchase. Due to the fact I have dry skin, I decided to purchase the KORA Organics Hydration Pack (RRP: $99 - Limited Edition to David Jones). This pack comes with the KORA Cream Cleanser, KORA Day and Night Cream, and the KORA Hydrating Mask. 

My favourite product from the pack is the KORA Hydrating Mask. It is recommended that this mask is used twice a week, and which I apply before I go to bed. I leave the mask to set for up to 10 minutes, and then rinse it off using warm water and a muslin cloth. For anyone with dry skin, this product is a must for your skincare routine. Your skin is left feeling gentle, fresh, and certainly hydrated.

Whilst these products are my holy grails for keeping my skin hydrated and purified, drinking plenty of water (up to 1.5L a day), reducing the amount of sugar/oil you consume, and removing your makeup are also essential. For removing makeup, I use the Nivea Daily Essentials makeup wipes as well as the L'Oreal Skin Perfection micellar water, that removes those extra bits of makeup that a wipe doesn't remove.

If you manage to get your hands on KORA Organics products, be sure to leave a comment and tell me how you find it - would love to hear your thoughts! ♡
PLEASE NOTE: This review is not sponsored. This is my honest opinion.

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Inside my Makeup Bag

Happy 2016! Whilst I despise New Years Resolutions, my 2016 goal is to be more consistent with Vivid Souls, and whilst I want to promise you 1-2 posts a week, please bear with me as I am undergoing my final year of high school. There is no post better to start off my 2016 posts then an updated everyday makeup routine. Typically, my makeup routine stays pretty much the same for 6-12 months, with the occasional switch up of a foundation or eyeshadow. 

BASE: Everybody wants their makeup to be long-lasting, especially the base. Having hydrated and moisturised skin is essential to achieve this, so having a skincare regime that both hydrates and moisturises is the key to success!!! (skincare routine coming very soon!) To ensure my foundation lasts all day and blends smoothly, I use the Kora Organics Day and Night Cream which gives a glow to my skin followed by the Stila One Step Correct Primer, that colour corrects, brightens and adds a healthy glow. As for foundation, I am currently obsessing over the Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation, simply because it is blends seamlessly and gives a full coverage affect without looking 'caked'. To cover my dark under-eye circles I use the Nars Creamy Concealer in custard and to set in place I use the banana powder in the ABH Contour Kit. For those days when I need a little extra coverage, Nars All-Day Luminous Powder Foundation is my go-to. 

CHEEKS: The Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit is a cult favourite, and in my opinion, the most raved about product in 2015. Almost every beauty blogger has this palette, and I knew I had to get my hands on it and see what the fuss was all about. Sure enough, this palette doesn't disappoint, with three highlighting shades and three contouring powders that sculpts and defines your entire face. As usual, I use Nars 'Orgasm' Blush and MAC Soft and Gentle Highlight to add a little something else to the face. 

EYEBROWS: If there is one product I need to invest in it is an eyebrow pencil. For the past 3 years I have used a brown Maybelline Eyeshadow and a MAC Eyebrow Brush to fill in my eyebrows. Personally, I am not a fan of drawing on my eyebrows or overdoing it by filling them in, so if you have any suggestions of an eyebrow product that is natural and easy to use, please let me know!

EYES & LIPS: Before I go in with eyeshadow, I always define my crease with the Nars 'Laguna' Bronzer using a Zoeva blending brush. After defining the crease, I then typically do a subtle brown smokey eye using brown/taupe shades from the Chi Chi 'Nudes' Palette. Layering on mascara is also another essential in my makeup routine. For thicker lashes I use the Essence 'I Love Extreme' mascara and to lengthen them Benefit 'They're Real'. As for lips, a pinky-nude colour is what I tend to lean towards. MAC 'Pure Zen' and 'Please Me' are my favourite pinky-nude colours!

BRUSHES: All BASE brushes are from Real Techniques and Eyes/Face products are from Zoeva. 

Wishing you all a happy 2016 and that all your goals are achieved and you have your best year yet! Feel free to comment any questions below, and make sure you follow me on Instagram and Snapchat (maddychipp) for more.

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