Expert reviews: Top picks of the week

Tired of using the same old products over and over? Bored of your monotonous fitness routine? It’s time to switch it up beauties, and with some of the best goodies no less! This week, we bring you four of our faves including a firming eye cream, hydrating cleansing oil, innovative hair ties, and a gym class pass which will all be sure to put a pep in your step. So, what are you waiting for?!
Dr. LeWinn's Private Formula Firming Eye Cream
bh’s Marie says:
I have been using the Dr. LeWinn's Firming Eye Cream for the past four weeks now and I’m really enjoying the results so far.
It comes in a jar with a screw lid and a disc under the lid. I’m not usually a fan of jars with discs and dabbing my finger in creams because I always end up applying too much on my skin. There is no scent, which I prefer, so I don’t feel overpowered by perfume, and the product size is also very generous, so it’s great value for money.
I gently dab the cream around my eye area in the morning and at night before applying my moisturiser. I’ve found that over the four-week period, I have noticed the area around my eye has firmed and puffiness has reduced thanks to its vitamin A.
Thursday Plantation Clarifying Oil
bh’s Liz says:
I have slightly oily but sensitive skin that's prone to breakouts, so it can be challenging to find moisturisers that work for me. I'm not usually interested in most facial oils as I find them too rich for my complexion, however when I heard this oil is suited to skin types like mine, I was keen to give it a go.
The first time I used the oil I really liked the tea tree smell, as it made me feel like I was at a salon or spa. The oil absorbed quite quickly and although it applied like an oil, once it dried it felt like nothing was on my skin at all (as there was no residue left behind). While the bottle instructs to use a few pumps, I found that I only needed one small pump as a little goes a long way. Best of all, I didn't experience any breakouts. I have been using the product for two weeks and for now there's no difference in the reduction of scars, so we'll have to wait and see.
Lady Jayne Style Guard
bh’s Vanessa says:
I have been using the Lady Jayne Style Guards for a while now, and I absolutely love the little innovative spirals! I have quite thick hair and it tends to have a mind of its own, so any help with de-kinking my hair is much appreciated!
The first thing I noticed is that the spirals are very gentle on my hair, and I think that's the biggest thing I look out for when it comes to hair accessories - that they are gentle, soft and easy to use!
One tip I can offer is that if you have curled your hair and want the curls to last until the following day, tie up your hair in a high bun using the spirals and in the morning let your hair down to reveal soft, kink-free waves!
I will be using these forever now! They're so versatile and super cute too.
AnyClass
bh’s Astrid says:
I was recently given a one-month pass to AnyClass - this amazing new concept where you can choose from an array of fitness classes in your city to try - and totally enjoy. The idea was that you shouldn't be limited in your exercise choices based on a lock-in gym membership. With AnyClass, you have the freedom to choose, move and stretch as you like.
I loved the options of classes on offer - from boxing, to ballet and everything in between, there was never a dull moment! I've always wanted to get into Pilates, but since it's quite an expensive habit, I always stuck to gym memberships.
As well as Pilates, AnyClass gave me the ability to trial a whole heap of classes I've never considered before, like Barre Ballet. I love that every week I could create a different fitness schedule just for me. There are different levels of experience for every class, so you don't have to feel nervous if you're a first-timer. There's no lock-in system either, which is definitely a big draw card for me. The number of gyms I've joined and then never used but paid for is ridiculous! Thanks to this trial, I'm now totally Pilates obsessed!
For more information, visit www.anyclass.com.au.
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41 Member Comments
The Thursday Plantation Clarifying Oil seems like it would be suitable for me. I'd like to try it out on my breakout-prone skin and see if it would help me.
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I like some of the TP oils, and love tea tree, might try that one
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I'm not a fan of the Dr LeWinn's products that are coming out now, they seem to be going backwards in packaging and product...I've tried their new daily moisturiser and it was just awful. I used to think of them quite highly but now I would regard them in line with Olay or Nivea.
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The Thursday Plantation oil looks interesting
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I'm intrigued by the clarifying oil for the face as I do get a pimple or two pop up most weeks. I've used the eye cream though and it stings like hell if you aren't careful so I would not recommend it to anyone!!
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Your hair looks great, Vanessa.
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I put my hair up in a ponytail a lot, so the Style Guards would be a welcome change.
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Good...because im in need of eye care !
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That eye cream sound amazing!
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I've been wanting to try the clarifying oil from Thursday Plantation for a while. I might give it a go. I'm SO picking up a few of those spirals from Lady Jayne as well
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I like the sound of the eye cream.
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I like the idea of Anyclass as you are not restricted to the gym and have a variety of options.
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I love the sound of the Thursday Plantation Clarifying Oil due to it not causing breakouts.
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I have used Dr.LeWinns skincare in the past and they are lovely. I would be interested in the eye cream. :)
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The style guards sound awesome! I'm forever losing my hair ties though, hopefully they invent something so that you can never lose hair ties!
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I really want to try the style guards. I like the concept of Anyclass, this is something I would be keen to try.
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I really want to try the Style Guard spirals. I too have thick hair like Vanessa and it gets uncomfortable during the day when my hair is up in an ordinary elastic - plus the kinks! Don't get me started on the kinks..
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Love the sound of Anyclass.
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i really like the thursday plantation products, i must add this one to my list!
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The Style Guards look like a great product
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I love the style guards but they do stretch out quickly. The Anypass is a great concept but not enough available places to go that would suit me, especially not in the CBD If they could get the big gyms on board, this would be amazing.
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AnyClass is very nice concept, looking it from here. Great for people who easely give up on fun activities! I found my love (yoga) so never get bored any more <3
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I would love to try the style guards!
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The style guards and the clarifying oil sounds great. Anything from Thursday Plantation has to be good. I'm with m8; TP's Macadamia Oil is absolutely fantastic stuff. As for the style guards, if it relieves scalp pressure, I'm in.
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I like the sound of the Clarifying oil
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