The Fantasic Australian Owned, and made Alexami Mineral Cosmetic’s are giving away an amazing makeover gift hamper to one lucky RY follower. For the whole month of September RY are offering 10% OFF the entire range, as well as the chance to win this fantastic prize. Dont miss out, become a fan on Facebook, and tell us your must have makeup product for the all important first kiss – its that simple!

Who is Alexami Cosmetics?

Alexami is an Australian-owned natural cosmetics company with a difference – we are dedicated to making sure you look as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside, naturally.

Alexami’s cutting edge natural cosmetics were developed to give you a flawless look using an innovative approach to colours and fashion trends. But just as a woman’s true beauty isn’t merely skin deep, Alexami isn’t merely just another natural cosmetics brand – we care about your health and the environment, and we stand by our code of ethics.

Why Alexami Cosmetics?

Because we strongly believe looking good shouldn’t compromise your health or the state of the world we live in, Alexami strives to deliver the safest and most socially responsible beauty products available to women of all ages.
Alexami Cosmetics are proudly VEGAN and CRUELTY FREE
Alexami NON TOXIC and SAFE mineral cosmetics contain:

• NO TALC
• NO CARMINE
• NO ARTIFICAL DYES
• NO BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE
• NO PARABEN PRESERVATIVES
• NO MINERAL OILS AND ITS DERIVATIVES
• NO SYNTHETICALLY ENHANCED FD&C COLOURS

Alexami Cosmetics is an Environmentally Conscious brand.
Alexami’s signature product, a professional grade natural mineral foundation powder, bronzer and setting powder is 20g Net Wt, more than double the standard size of 8g and an astounding five times bigger that the increasingly common 4g product size.
When Alexami Cosmetics initially began approaching its core target market of beauty salons and professional makeup artists to distribute the product, some expressed concerned about product pricing. Comparable products from other manufacturers seem cheaper when the packaging is compared side by side, when in reality the Alexami product is up to 60% lower in price when then price per unit volume ratio is evaluated.

All Alexami packaging and marketing materials are printed with soy ink on recycled paper using 100% waterless print technology, we also offer product refills and larger product volume sizes to cut back on unnecessary packaging waste, and we use renewable bamboo and synthetic hair for our cosmetic brushes which makes our products cruelty-free and eco-friendly.
Alexami’s aim is to give customers better value for money and help the environment by cutting back on things like extra jars, boxes, and labels. It’s a practice Alexami would like to see more companies adopt.

The entire Alexami range of professional grade natural mineral make up and cosmetics offer great value and are available exclusively through select stockists across Australia.
Worldwide release dates are being scheduled for late 2010.

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Hayley – Senior Hair Stylist
I love KMS Silk Sheen treatment. I love the fact that it has magic “IOPS” An Inside out perfecting serum. It’s a treatment that is so silky it physically shines as it has sparkle shimmer pieces of in it – Perfect for dull long tangled hair. It retransforms hair so it is soft, sparkling and silky. The almond and basil combination makes this treatment smell good enough to eat! I use this at home on my own long fine hair, and also on many of my clients when they need a little extra boost for smooth and shiny hair. If your hair is fine, make sure you focus this treatment on your ends, as it a medium weight and you don’t want to weigh down your roots. Shampoo your hair with a good quality Salon shampoo and conditioner recommended by your stylist, then use a towel to get out all the extra moisture, use a tablespoon (more for extra-long hair) amount from the mid lengths down, comb through to make sure that it is evenly distributed through the hair. Leave it up to 5 minutes and rinse out well. My professional tip is to treat your hair once a week. This step is missed or not done regularly enough by most women, and there hair isn’t in the best condition that it could be. If you plan your treatments around your life, and schedule them in weekly you will give your hair the best chance at being at its best. My treatment night is Tuesday, along with Packed to the Rafters!

Hayley – Skin Therapist
The Ultraceuticals Even Skin Tone Serum is definitely my favourite product, both for my clients and me. I have personally had amazing results and seen great results in the salon with this product and would recommend it to anyone as it targets so many different issues including acne, pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles and congestion.  It is an exfoliating and resurfacing serum to even out the overall skin complexion and tone. As this product is ‘active’ and contains BHA’s and AHA’s I recommended introducing this product slowing into your homecare routine, and to start use after professional recommendation. There are three strengths, sensitive, regular and a stronger complex, so there is an Even Skin Tone Serum for every skin type. For my clients that are about to start incorporating this product into their routine, I would recommend using it every second night; you will need to slowly introduce your skin to the new active ingredients. You only need 2-3 drops and apply it all over the face, excluding the eye and lip area. It is normal to feel tingly when applied, as it is exfoliating the dead skin cells. After 1 week, you can then increase the application to nightly. My professional tip, which is essential during the use of this product, is to use a moisturiser during the say that has a sun protection of at least 30, as your skin will be more sensitised to the sun. I really would recommend in salon Professional Ultraceuticals treatments for best results as they are able to intensify the treatments for your specific concerns.

Kelsie – Online Customer Service Consultant
My favourite product in the massive RY.com.au range would certainly be the Alpha-H Balancing Cleanser; it has truly transformed my skin. Before starting at RY last year my skin was very dry, and extremely sensitive. During a consultation with Hayley I was told that I needed to balance out my skins PH levels after long use of supermarket astringent cleansers. These inexpensive products had caused the natural moisture levels and barrier layers of my face to be damaged as they were far too harsh. Since Hayley has moved me onto a tailored skincare regime I have noticed such an amazing difference in my skin, it is glowing! I am very sensitive to some ingredients including glycolic and lactic based products, so I needed a cleanser that would calm my skin whilst also cleanse away impurities and make up. I have had an Alpha-H facial treatment before, and heard lots about the range, so I was happy to give the Balancing Cleanser a go. After only a week my skin was no longer itchy and felt remarkably softer. I have now been using this cleanser for 10 months, and my skin continues to soften and improve over time. After trying many cleansers that did not deliver what they claimed I am glad to have found this cleanser and will continue to use it as my skin has never been better.

Elle
I absolutely LOVE Moroccan Oil! After road testing this product for a couple of weeks before it arrived into our salon, i was instantly hooked! The results from what’s inside this miracle bottle are outstanding. I have very fine hair which has been coloured for the last 6 or so years, so it is quiet dry. Any smoothing or styling products that I have used in the past either weigh down my hair and make it limp and flat, or are too heavy and leave a sticky residue feeling. MoroccanOil makes my hair smoother, softer and feeling moisturised in an instant. I get the best result if I apply to towel dried hair, and then blow dry, but through the week when I let my hair dry naturally, I will put some in, after my shower. I have a bottle in my bathroom, in my handbag, and in my gym bag! It’s about time that a new product does what it claims to, and I understand why there is such a cult following, everyday people and celebs that love this product, it really does work! I’m looking forward to using and trying the new products in the range like the shampoo and conditioner in the coming weeks.

Brad – Director
Love Redken Styling Rough Clay for my daily styling product. It provides great hold throughout the day, the style is not affected by the elements such as humidity and it gives a natural matte finish. I love that my hair will look the same in the evening after a full day of work as it did to start off with. Working at RY, I have a very large selection of hair styling products to choose from, and I have tried most of them, personally the Rough Clay is certainly my favourite and suits my style needs perfectly. I can use it no matter what my hair length in-between by haircuts and it washes out very easily of a night with my shampoo. If I don’t shampoo my hair, my hair isn’t horribly greasy, the product is water soluble, but there will be a slight residue left over, I won’t need to use as much the next morning. The texture and consistency of the product is firm, but workable, so it isn’t difficult to apply, like some others that I have used, but it is firm enough to give me hold.
Our hair stylists have recommended applying from the back of the hair forward to the front, I use this technique and find that it prevents me from applying too much to the front of my hair to begin with, and the finished look is always perfect.

James – Director

I love the MD Formulations Face & Body Scrub because it is one bottle in the shower, face and body in one, nice and easy for my busy mornings. It makes my skin silky smooth. I can put my conditioner on, and cleanse my whole face and bottle within 3 minutes. It gets rid of all my black heads, and clears out all my pores. I have used this product for 6 months now, I rarely get the same product twice, as I like to change and try all the new things on offer, so that I can give my honest recommendations to my customers when they ask. I like the bottle too, when you open it up in the shower it doesn’t fill with water, I hate it when this happens to a product! This product ticks all the boxes when it comes to what I need and want, its simple and doesn’t have too many steps, its efficient, and does what it says.

Emma – Senior Hair Stylist
Redken have unleashed there new “Style Connection”. One of the stand out products is Matte Sponge 05. With its amazing sponge texture and deel, it will transform your look to a more toughened, roughed up finish. It will add separation to the smoothist looks and create over the top volume and texture. Apply a small amount to damp hair, blow-dry in one direction, then in the opposite direction to create volume. I have been using Matte Sponge to blowdry my midlength hair and love the feeling and volume this product creates.

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This year’s highly anticipated release for the Hair Industry is the new Parlux 3800 Eco Friendly Ionic & Ceramic Edition Dryer. The new Parlux 3800 Eco Friendly is a product is a low environmental impact, while retaining the characteristics that distinguish the highest quality.

If you are thinking about investing in a new hairdryer try out the new Parlux 3800. This energy saving ozone friendly dryer is manufactured from recycled materials. The compact & lightweight Parlux 3800 is an excellent high quality and high performance professional dryer that features an impressive built in silencer, cold shot button and a 3 metre cable. The Ceramic and Ionic technology preserves the natural moisture in the hair. The hair dries faster as water molecules are broken down into micro-molecules. These micro-molecules penetrate the hair shaft, which leaves hair shinier, softer and healthier.

The new model has a similar yet improved K-Lamination motor to the current Parlux 3500 and it offers more than 2000 hours of drying time from this powerful, lightweight and compact model. It packs a punch with 2100 watts of power and 75 cubic metres of air per hour so it dry’s hair quickly, meaning less heat damage, less consumed energy and a happy environment with no harmful emissions from this ozone friendly model.

Parlux 3800 Eco Friendly Features:

• Dryer weights an incredible 600 grams
• 4 temperatures and 2 speeds, 2 switches
• 2100 watts
• Instant cold button
• Fitted with a nickel-chromium heating element and safety thermostat.
• Made in Italy.
• 1 year warranty.
• 2 nozzles that are made from indestructible material.
• All packaging and associated documentation is made entirely out of 100% biodegradable recycled paper.
• Built in silencer
• Volt 220 / 240
• Highly flexible 3 m long cable

This hairdryer feels great in your hand and provides amazing results to the hair. A definite must have.

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In the salon we have experienced that first time waxers have been a little nervous about the procedure of having a Brazilian wax so I want to clarify for all the Brazilian waxing virgins what to do prior to your wax as well as what you should expect before, during and after your service.

Many salons have different names for waxing downstairs, here are some definitions to help you get what you want
Bikini wax is your standard just a little off the sides and top.
A G-string wax is your standard bikini wax plus removal of hair on the inner sides of the thighs.
Then we move to the standard Brazilian which is the removal of all hair from the pubic area including the buttocks region, leaving a ‘landing strip’ at the top of the pubic bone.
A xxx Brazilian or Hollywood Brazilian is when all the hair from the pubic area is removed including the buttock region leaving not a hair in sight.

Which one to choose and what do you say on the phone when booking:
Most salons will have a menu so have a look first, check their website for the salon menu, they might have their own definitions and different pricing depending on which you choose. Don’t be afraid to say when booking that you haven’t had one before and ask any questions that may put your mind at ease.  We suggest for your first wax to go for a standard Brazilian which will leave a landing strip. Some people tend to find that removing all traces of hair the first time makes them feel very young. Take it slowly, you can always go all the way next time.

What to do before you arrive?

1.    Give the bush a trim hair should be about 1cm long, any longer and it will be a little more painful for you.
2.    Have a shower and clean downstairs this is common courtesy and your therapist will be very appreciative. If you have come straight from work ask your therapist if she has any baby wipes or such.
3.    Numb the pain some people choose to use a numbing cream or take panadol before a wax. We stay tough it out!

What to expect when you arrive?

You will be greeted by your therapist who will take you to a private room. Here she will explain how to get ready and then leave the room for a few minutes. Most of the time you will be too nervous in the new surrounding that you will miss everything she says, try to concentrate so you don’t get even more nervous when she leaves the room. Generally she will ask you to take off your underwear and put on a disposable G-string (some places will not offer this to you but instead ask you to go bare). Then you will need to lie on a bed like a massage table and cover yourself with a towel to await your therapists return.
Professional Tip: please try not being self-conscious about exposing yourself to your therapist. They do this procedure all day every day and will not be looking too closely at your private parts. Tell them this is your first time and they will talk you through it if you need reassurance.

What to expect during the treatment?

The therapist will return to the room, every therapist performs the wax slightly differently some therapists will get you to spread both legs while others will do one side at a time. Some therapists use a wax which needs to be removed with a strip of paper like material while the other wax sets and can be ripped off. Both ways will require the therapist will apply the wax with a wooden spatula in small sections and them take the wax off in the opposite direction of the hair growth. Some areas will be slightly more painful than others but it is a short instant pain that does not linger. Tell the therapist if you feel the wax is too hot as this can burn or take skin off. A good therapist will know from looking at the wax if the temperature is right or they will test it on the inside of their hand.  Good Brazilian will include removing the hair at the back (the bum) some therapists will ask you to pull a leg up to your chest while others will ask you to lie on your side. Gone are the days when you will need to get on all fours!

What to expect after the treatment?

Once the therapist is finish she will ask you to get dressed and meet her outside.
Even though the skin feels so smooth after your wax resist from touching the skin as your hair follicles will be open and the bacteria on your fingers can irritate or infect the hair follicles. The skin may be red and a little tender especially the first time so make sure the redness goes down before you share or show yourself to another person as it won’t be looking its best. It is best to try and moisturise every day after your wax and begin exfoliation approx. 5 days after with exfoliating gloves and possibly some exfoliating product daily. Try not to scrub the area too hard as this may irritate the skin. If you suffer from ingrown hairs it is idea to use an exfoliant product with salicylic, glycolic or aha’s. This will help to remove the build-up of dead skin cells to promote the new hair to grow out of the hair follicle. Alternatively you could you a masque spot treatment. There are many products on the market so try and find one that works for you.

How often should it be done and what’s it going to cost?

Every 3-4weeks depending on the hair growth is ideal and you can be charged anything between $39 and $79 although just because a salon is more expensive does not mean that it’s any better, once you find someone you like stick with them. Once you have experienced a few waxes and your hair starts to grow back smother, finer and sparser you will never go back to shaving or going al-natural.

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My hair is quite long and fine, very straight and dyed blonde. As you all probably know, blonde hair can take a great deal of maintenance and I am also not too proud to come clean about my laziness in that area as well. Not to mention some EXTREMELY unfortunate hair disasters I had brought upon myself in the previous year. I could definitely say that my hair was in the worst condition it has ever been. It was bristly, had very little shine and was always getting tangled. I’ve always said “there’s no difference between so called ‘quality’ products and supermarket products other than the price… right?” Well, I had a complete beauty awakening during my first week at RY when I was handed three little sample bottles. I was politely asked to try out the Colour Vitality Blonde Shampoo, Moistrepair Conditioner and the Moistrepair Revival Creme. My assignment was to use the products for a couple of days, see how I liked them and then have a go at writing a review. Of course I was jumping with excitement when I got home. Not only by the chance to write this review but also to use something on my hair other than $4 bottles of shampoo and conditioner from my local supermarket.

When I first placed the Colour Vitality Shampoo in my hair I was overwhelmed by bubbles and as I massaged it in to my scalp the volcano of bubbles grew and grew. I came to the conclusion that I had clearly used too much and I only needed a little bit which made me think that this shampoo would last me forever! It also had a rhubarb and vanilla smell which was really yummy. The blonde shampoo was of a purple colour like most and was to maintain a nice blonde colour by toning down the yellowish colour in my hair. Honestly, I didn’t really notice a difference but like I said the colour was pretty off and would have needed a hairdresser to fix it. After rinsing the shampoo out, my hair already felt softer and I moved onto the Moistrepair Conditioner. This was an aloe and vanilla conditioner made for dry, brittle hair. I thought to myself “Ahh, this is what I need!” The product was a lot thicker and gluggier than other conditioners I had tried and I had a little bit of trouble getting it out of its tiny sample bottle. I was also told not to put it on the roots of my hair because it is a lot heavier than regular conditioners. I smoothed it down to the ends and left it for a few minutes then rinsed.

I then towel dried my hair and put in the Moistrepair revival crème which was a leave in treatment that you apply to the middle section of your hair to the ends, avoiding the roots. I allowed my hair to dry and took a look in the mirror. My hair was much shinier and just looked so much healthier. When I ran my fingers through it, the dry, coarse ends had become a lot smoother and softer.  Also throughout the day my hair wasn’t so tangled and it was easier to brush through it. I was so amazed at the results that I actually went and bought the full sized bottles! And get this, it was at what I thought was a fairly reasonable price. Obviously more expensive than things like Pantene and Fructis but I can guarantee you are getting what you paid for. I can’t say that this is the best product on the market because I haven’t tried all the products on the market. But for all the people out there who have always used your average supermarket brands (like me), upgrading to what is known as “quality products” is definitely worth the extra bit of money.

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This Month see’s the release of the much anticipated, and industry changing product – Matte Mineral Foundation, by BareMinerals.
The breakthrough formula from BareMinerals absorbs excess oil and eliminates shine without drying the skin, for a natural matte finish all day. The results are clinically proven, and deliver extraordinary skincare benefits that dramatically improve the appearance of the skin.

The revolutionary formula is enriched with the trademarked 100% pure RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex which minimises pores and promotes cell turnover for fresher, smoother skin while protecting skin from environmental damage. It’s made with only the purest, highest-quality ingredients, free of harsh chemicals and preservatives.

The Benefits of BareMinerals:

• Made with pure, crushes minerals from the earth and plant-derived amino acids.
• BareMinerals Matte Foundation looks like a powder, feels like a cream and buffs on like velvet
• Pore minimising benefits
• Gives skin a natural healthy-looking matte finish.
• Free of preservatives, talk, oils, waxes, fragrances and other chemicals that can irritate skin and cause breakouts, redness and excess oil to be produced.
• Ideal for most skin types and conditions, from sensitive skin to acne-prone and oily-prone
• The wear is weightless, velvety minerals that provide flawless, buildable coverage with the amazing look of healthy matt skin.
• Provides additional environmental protection
• Fortified with mineral mattifying agents such as silica and calcium silicate.
• Super-charged with the trademarked 100% RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex that reduces the appearance of pores, brightens the complexion, refines texture, helps to lessen redness, provides clearer and firmer-looking skin. Perfect for normal to oily and oily skin types.
• Specially designed refined mica that diffuses light to counteract the appearance of shine.

All the new BareMinerals Matte Foundation’s come with the updated Click, Lock, Go ™ sifter, which means there are no spills, leaks, wastage or worries!

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Festival fever is taking over the country. Whether you are an attender of each festival, or you’re a virgin, and considering heading field-bound for the first time, make sure you have your festival must haves in your clutch and you’re ready for some music, mayhem and more than likely mud!

Any die-hard festival goer will know that event fields are a stomping ground, not a beauty pageant, that said, for those ladies that find it impossible to forget their girly roots, I hear you! You won’t catch me as a shower-less, greasy, smelly, filthy mud monkey. Whist there is nothing quite like a summer festival with the girls, planning extensive beauty routines and the perfect outfit goes hand in hand with plotting a flawless itinerary to see all my favourite bands and DJ’s with perfect precision!
So for those dirty mud monkeys our there, if preened Hilton heiresses can brave the mud, sweat and lord knows whatever else, so too can you with a little careful planning and organization and some essential festival shopping.

FESTIVAL FASHION
When can you put thousands of women, and men for that fact, in one place and not expect some pretty high fashion stakes! Half the fun of a festival is the outfit. As each new event rolls on in, there will be some ‘what-if’ dressing. My one festival must have are my Leopard Print Welly’s. Even if the rain doesn’t come out for the occasion, the gumboots get an outing. I never tire of the reaction from thong wearing friends at the end of the night when my feet are spotless and I don’t look like I have trekked Kokoda.

For those first festivals of the season, take a jacket, something thin and lightweight, so that through the hot day when you don’t want to wear it, you can attach it to your shorts, or your shoulder bag. You will be thankful come the evening that you’ve lugged it around. Come January, you probably won’t need one; it will still be 30 degrees at 11pm!
Take a bag. The event organisers at Fuzzy, Jam and Future really don’t need any more free iPhones and Olympus Tough cameras; they earn a fortune as it is! Get yourself a ‘festival clutch’ something with a nice long shoulder strap that sits the clutch around your hip. Big enough for your phone, camera, ID and money and festival survival kit, that’s all you need.

Try and start with your hair up, this way you don’t have to think twice, if it’s up and set before you leave, there is no need for a sweaty pull back later in the night. If your hair is straight like mine, I like to curl it, and then tie it back in a loose messy style, and set with some Hairspray.

FESTIVAL SURVIVAL KIT
Leave your life’s luxuries like the new GHD in the bathroom, and opt for practical travel and beauty all-in-ones. A bit of powder and mascara can brighten up even the most sun stroked, tired face.

Napoleon Perdis Camera Finish
This little gem is a 3in1. It Conceals, Covers and sets.

Mini Deodorant + Antibacterial Hand Gel
With strict international aerosol regulations, there is an entire section at the supermarket and chemists devoted to mini sized beauty products.

Napoleon Perdis Mesmer Eyes Waterproof
this is great mascara for everyone, it gives great volume, length and curl. Its waterproof and it is safe for contact lens wears.

Bare Minerals Lip Gloss
This brand is great because it moisturises, its all natural, and it lasts (I like sugar cookie)

Before you head to the gig, check you have your ID, tickets and money; perfect way to put a dampener on the day is to need to turn around and head back home. Don’t lose your crew; pick a meeting point, and HAVE FUN!

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This season there seems to be a current trend on the cards of the new age icons. The days of Hepburn and Coco Chanel are not all but gone, but they certainly have some new contenders.

Stars including the likes of Katy Perry and Stefani Germanotta aka lady gaga are setting new trends left right and center.

Anybody like polka dots? Or lots of colour?  Katy Perry does! When she’s not topping the charts with her controvercial music lyrics, she is gracing the catwalks and a-list parties with her bright and loud outfits.  We are loving her vivid lips and bright bold happy colours.

What I love most is her adaptation of the modern manicure – polka dots! Perry believes if you need to “wear a look and not a look wear you, its all about having self-confidence, which helps you pull off anything”
She is not quiet about sharing her inspiration source telling Vogue that  she gets her colourful influence from the ‘90s teen comedy Clueless.

To Create gorgeous bold colourful eyes:

Get creative with Napoleon Perdis China Doll Eyeliners and create a list of colours that wont smear or smudge on the eye!

For best results apply using Flat Shader Brush 10b.

What colours can you create?

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Dermalogica Active Moist.
Active moist comes in two sizes the active moist 100ml normally retails for $78.30 but you can buy discount Dermalogica active moist 100ml online for only $58.95. The oil free moisturiser is a favourite product as it is easily absorbed into the skin. The product is also a very popular men’s moisturiser as it doesn’t leave skin clogged or blocked. If you’re looking for a smaller size, Active Moist is also available for $43.95. The Active Moist cream really is a must have skincare product. Thousands of happy RY customers will testify just how good Active moist is. It’s the face cream used by the movie stars as well. On set of the blockbuster hit movie Twilight Active Moist was the choice of creme to keep the actors looking fresh.
Key benefits:

• Use active moist all year round
• Oil Free, lightweight cream
• Can be used in conjunction with other Dermalogica boosters and cleansers
• Active moist refines and hydrates the skin.

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream.
If you’re looking for discount skin smoothing cream why would you look any further than ry.com. We are proud to bring you cheap Dermalogica skin smoothing cream with a guarantee price match and a level of customer service not seen anywhere else. RY is the best place to buy your Dermalogica online. We have trained staff and have been an official Dermalogica stockist since 2008. You’re welcome to buy online or visit our salon and talk to our skin therapists. We know skin smoothing cream is the best because not only do we sell it we use it and test it. So we can back up our claims that this product is one of the best on the market. Skin care starts at home and adding Dermalogica skin smoothing cream to your home skincare regime is something that you won’t regret. Many people say that skin smoothing cream is the BEST moisturiser for normal/dry/sensitive skin.
Key benefits:

• Great for normal to dryer skin types
• Fragrance free
• Not tested on animals
• Effectively treats dehydration

Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel.
It doesn’t matter where you’re shopping from; Brisbane, Sydney Perth Melbourne – Australia wide, you know you’re getting the best deal in Australian Dermalogica when you buy your special cleansing gel at RY. RY is an Australian official Dermalogica store and you know when you purchase you skin care or hair care from us you’re getting the best skin care and the best price on skin care in Australia. Special cleansing gel is a cleanser for normal to oily skin. Use the gel twice a day and you will notice that it will foam up. Like all Dermalogica Products the special cleansing gel does not contain any soap at all. Its great value as the 500ml special cleansing gel should last you about 6 months. It leaves you skin feeling so clean after you have used it and has ingredients to help and calm any redness. Also available is the 250ml special cleansing gel.
Key Benefits:

• Wont leave you skin feeling tight and dry
• Balm mint and lavender soothes the skin
• Soap free face wash
• Fantastic cleanser for men

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant.
Being able to buy discount daily microfoliant online allows customers across Australia access to the best skincare online. With overnight delivery available customers can have their cheap Dermalogica microfoliant at their door in no time at all. At RY we have a dedicated customer service team and you can contact us on our 1300 number for professional skincare advice. Dermalogica Daily microfoliant was awarded best facial exfoliator in the 2010 InStyle Best Beauty Buys -  as the name suggests, microfoliant exfoliates the skin leaving it looking clean and noticeably smoother. It’s gentle enough to be used on a daily basis and our Dermalogica reviews are testament to this being a skincare great.
Key Benefits:

• Gentle enough to be used every day
• Easy to use powder formula
• Great value – lasts for months.

Dermalogica Intensive Eye Repair.
Last on our list of top Dermalogica products is this wonderful eye cream. Dermalogica Intensive eye repair is without a doubt one of the best selling beauty products in the world. Discount Dermalogica intensive eye repair is only one of thousands of discounted skincare products at RY. The eye creme has Vitamin c to stop the first signs of ageing. The cream will also repair sun damage; add the intensive eye cream to your skin care regime to stop the signs of aging today.
Key Benefits:

• Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
• Fragrance free
• Smooth texture
• Not tested on animals

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We decided to speak to some of these people and get a bigger insight into what hairdryers people are using, and what they do and don’t like about them. Tracey, Sarah Simone and Lilli kindly donated their time and thoughts, so that we could compile and give you some unbiased knowledge and thoughts on the cant live without accessory – your Hairdryer.

TRACEY, 39 – NSW.
Thick, coarse, mid-length coloured brunette hair.
I have owned my Remington hairdryer, every time I wash my hair (every second day) for 12 months now. I find that it drys my hair, as I assume any dryer would, but i have been looking around and researching new ones for a few weeks. It wasn’t cheap, so by that I assumed that it was a good one.  I have noticed that if I allow my hair to dry naturally it is far more shiny and soft than if i use my hairdryer (obviously not taking into account my fringe which tends to dry perpendicular to my forehead!). My hairdryer is what i have learned to be ’standard’ it is just a motor that blasts out air, with some switches that control a few different heat and speed settings – that’s it. To be honest that’s all i thought it was, but it turns out that there is a few extra features that are available in some hairdryers that can make a difference. After doing my research I have discovered ceramic and ionic.

Sarah, 19 – QLD
Fine, brittle long bleached blonde hair.
I own a cheap big w brand dryer, and its horrible! I have started saving for a more decent one and have decided on the Parlux Hair Dryer. My current one doesn’t seem to do much good, sure it drys my hair, slowly, but its not shiny at all. Some of my friends who use the Parlux have such shiny hair, and its really smooth. Even with my favorite smoothing serum after my hair has a brittle knotted feeling.

Simone, 30 – ACT
Normal, brunette hair.
I am a ex-hairdresser and used to use a Tony and Guy professional dryer, after my career change, I took my dryer home with me for myself and family to use. Whilst it was okay when i was using it in salon on clients, i physically could not dry my own hair with it, it was too heavy. After this experience weight defiantly should come into your decision making process, because you want to be able to hold it above your head for however long it takes to style your hair, and not have an aching and dead arm as a result! I would suggest going for a compact model that offers ceramic and ionic qualities, but doesn’t compromise on weight.

Lilly, 49 – SA
Oily hair with brittle dry ends.
As a mature lady, i can safely say that my hair has been around the block! i have been blonde, brown and everything in between! my hair is now quiet short, ear bob length and is a natural brunette, as all my colour has grown out. With no colour in my hair, i have noticed a big deference in my hair care needs, i am no longer combating dyed, dry or brittle hair. It is now more flat and listless. With a Ceramic and Ionic hairdryer i am able to get a voluminous and shiny result that everybody comments on.

The Verdict?

There is one thing common with all the ladies that gave us there thoughts is that those using a lower quality hairdryer, don’t get the results that they think they should. Lets face it, when you walk out of your Salon with perfect, shiny gorgeous hair, there really is no reason why you cant create that result at home is there? You’ve got all the haircare and styling products that you need, so it ultimately falls back on your hairdryer.

We think that you should look for the following tips when looking for your next perfect hairdryer:

1. Power, it needs to be powerful
2. Motor and Element, it really needs to have a professional motor, and a ceramic element
3. Weight, a professional motor doesn’t have to mean 10kg.

For those of the skeptics out there that aren’t all sold on the jargon, have a read of this article which explains the Ceramic and Ionic features of hairdryers.

Time do save up, and get yourself a new hairdryer and you’ll be looking like you have just stepped out of a salon every day!

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