Thank you to everyone who entered – our winner is Lisa McKenzie! Congrats Lisa, and I am sure you’ll find Cosima perfect on your sensitive skin.
Hello there! Have a birthday present, won’t you? Celebrating, and all that.
Today I’m 33. If I don’t look it, then it might have something to do with me smothering my face in this wonderful organic, all-natural skincare line from Cosima. Or I’m just really lucky, I don’t know. I have two kids, spent my life in the sun, and smoked and drank like the rebel I was all through my early 20s. Sleep? I’ll sleep when I’m dead, I said. So thanks to that brilliant mindset, I take care of my face now a little more than I did before, lest I look like a leather bag or Joan Rivers by the time I’m 70.
Except remembering to take my makeup off before bed. Tell me your secrets, people, I just can’t seem to do it!
I have been using Cosima for the whole of this year, when I was sent some as part of an advertising package for the blog. I have definitely noticed a difference in both the clarity and the colour of my skin (now I sound like a diamond) and my skin is soft, which is a bonus. The foaming cleanser even smells like lemon meringue pie!
What I have been using is what you will receive in the birthday package. Excited? Me too! Let’s find out what you get:
Replenishing Day Cream: A rich non greasy face cream full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to nourish and protect your skin. This cream will fight the signs of premature ageing giving your skin a healthy glow. Perfect for use under make up. Daily UVA & DNA Defence.
Purely Radiant Elixir (balancing): Concentrated blend of balancing oils with Acai and Goji berry patented, certified organic dehydrasome delivery system to help skin regain a younger, more radiant look. Organic Anti Acne Active system from the Amazon rainforest improves oily skin health, reduces the effect of acne, regulates the balance between moisturising and oil production. Anti-inflammatory. Formulated all skin types especially acne prone, oily, combintion and sensitive.
Flawless Active Enzyme Peel: A concentrated blend of fruit enzymes, natural salicylic acid from Willow Bark, potent antioxidants and resveratrol combine to deliver a professional grade peel at home. This powerful formulation brightens and lightens your skin, stimulates cell growth, exfoliates, increases firmness and tone, reduces fine lines and wrinkles to reveal a visibly smoother more refined complexion.
Foaming Cleanser (balancing): A balancing soap free face wash suitable for normal, oily, combination acne prone and problem skin types. Use to remove make up, dirt and unclog your pores. It naturally and gently clears the skin of impurities leaving the skin feeling fresh, invigorated and clean.
Fun, huh?! Cosima skin care is a unique range of advanced organic Cosmeceutical products manufactured in Australia. Each ingredient has been carefully selected and researched for their anti-ageing, skin enhancing properties and nutrients, and they don’t contain fillers.
There are:
- NO Sodium Lauryl Sulphate
- NO Mineral Oils
- NO Petroleum
- NO Artificial Fragrances
- NO Artificial Colours
- NO Harmful Detergents
- NO Animal Derivatives
- NO Parabens
- NO Harmful Chemicals
- NO Propylene Glycol
- NOT Tested on Animals
- Recyclable Packaging
So if that sounds like something you’re into, then please leave a comment below telling me why you need this! Did you smoke and drink in your 20s too? Do you put everyone else first and your face last? Does ANYONE GET ANY SLEEP?!
One winner will be chosen and will receive the abovementioned products, totalling $198. Contest ends Wednesday May 1 at 5pm EST and the winner will be announced on this post and notified by email. This is a game of skill.
I genuinely like these products – I wasn’t paid to say this at all! The lovely Angela from Cosima bought an ad and sent me some product to try. I liked it so much she offered some for a giveaway. All opinions are my own. As usual!
Lisa Mckenzie says
April 24, 2013 at 1:56 pmI need these products because since my knee replacement 2 years ago I have become very sensitive to lots of things(lots of different metals in my leg 1/3 of it is not real) I can only use organic or non perfumed and no artificial colours etc etc. I have to be very careful of what I put on my face or my skin throws a tantrum!! a big one, with welts and dry skin and itching.
So this looks like a winner to me.I have always looked after my skin since about age 13 when my Mum told me to wear ponds cream.
Veggie Mama you do not look 33 I am not sucking up either just stating a fact you are a Babe,enjoy your pretty face while it lasts,once you hit your 40s the wrinkles creep up on you.Happy Birthday gorgeous girl!
Cyndie says
April 24, 2013 at 4:19 pmI’m a little but ashamed to confess, but yes I used to be a smoker (most people in France are), I stopped about 5 years ago, I don’t miss it all! I have also always liked drinking but in moderation (well almost always!). I do get good sleep (I don’t have kids yet) and try to eat a healthy diet. I’ve switched to organic and natural skincare/personal care products about 2.5 years ago. Skin is your largest organ and deserves to be ‘fed’ in a healthy way too!
Lila Wolff says
April 24, 2013 at 4:34 pmI need it because it’s nearly my birthday, no one will give me a pony and this will soften the blow and my (old lady) skin?
No sleep around here my only skin tip is if you have dark circles DITCH THE DAIRY mine have almost completely vanished since I did and only flare up when I eat cheese / chocolate!
Veggie Mama says
May 6, 2013 at 1:00 pmI already did that! I had chloasma from pregnancy, but they have almost gone now. I’m not very into dairy so that’s a bonus!
Natalie Stewart says
April 24, 2013 at 8:00 pmHola for the babies of 1980!
I was in the navy in my 20’s….. All I did was drink, smoke and not sleep! Now I have two babies (or not, they are 9 and 3, but will always be my babies) and a husband who has just been deployed for 6 months. A little me time would be just wonderful.
Mumma KD says
April 24, 2013 at 8:35 pmI just told my Mum today that if she wanted to take a holiday with me, I would pack her bags. Under my eyes. It’s my 30th birthday year, and I’m sure my 1 year old has aged me + 10. Love his guts, but don’t want to actually look like guts. Help!
Karen says
April 24, 2013 at 8:58 pmChronic illness and other problems have taken their toll and that’s reflected in my complexion….it would really benefit from the kick start these products would give it and I would get a boost every time I looked in the mirror and might even like what I saw for a change!
SlapdashMama says
April 24, 2013 at 8:59 pmI am 33 too. I look 50. I blame kids, booze, sugar and lots of other fun shit. I can’t use most stuff because my face inevitably breaks out into a MOST attractive rash. I’m so lucky.
Sherie Brogan says
April 24, 2013 at 9:00 pmI am turning 36 on Sunday and look every bit of it, my lack of beauty routine in my 20s has left me with wrinkly sun damaged skin – similar to that of a elephants rear end! And as a busy mum with 2 children I don’t have the time or money to shop around for great skincare products. These products sound perfect for me.
Sonia @ Natural New Age Mum says
April 24, 2013 at 9:07 pmHappy Birthday Stacey – I won’t enter as I just got some today – totally love it and no nasty chemicals!! Winner!! 🙂
Suzana says
April 24, 2013 at 9:25 pmHi i have tried alot of creams from the most expensive to the cheapest and never had results honestly never tried organics products because i think they are all the same:)))) ive had Cosima on my like page for some time but im scared its all the same:)) im 39yrs mother of 3 young very very active boys and a hubby i havent had a break for 12 years . soooo i would love to have this product to prove myself wrong that organic products are great and i would love to see results
Debbi says
April 24, 2013 at 9:30 pmHappy birthday! I have a wonderful 6 year old who still wakes me anything up to 4-5 times per night, so my skin looks as tired as I always feel. These products look amazing (and I need something that is miraculous!!).
Cassandra Henry says
April 24, 2013 at 9:37 pmoh goodness, sleep, what’s that??? I’ve had one 8 hour night in the past 6 1/2 years! Two adorable little cherubs, now 6 and 4, complete with sleep disorders from day dot…oh, and an overweight hubby that thinks getting out of bed at night to help me is some sort of Olympic event (that he’s not qualified to participate in…)…and that snoring like a freight train is “ok”…’cause it doesn’t wake him up – argh! I used to have such good skin, but after these last few years I’m really looking my age unfortunately 🙁 I need a miracle – and I think you have it!)
And – HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
“Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, your skin is now gorgeous….make mine like that too” 😉 please…xxxx (See how tired….I make up silly jingles!) x
Lauren says
April 24, 2013 at 9:51 pmIn my 20’s I drank a little bit when on port visits in the Navy. Last year I turned 30 and have since noticed my skin is not what it used to be. I very rarely wear makeup (much to my mothers disgust!) and only use a tiny bit of moisturiser each morning. I think its time to explore some options, (nasties and chemical free of course!), and with full time uni, 2 kids and all of life’s stuff, my skin could do with some pampering! thankyou, and I wish you a wonderful birthday (with a little bit of cake to celebrate!) 🙂
Lauren
Robin O Halloran says
April 24, 2013 at 10:17 pmI haven’t done a skin care regime in over 15 years and my face shows it! I need to start taking care of it and I love that this is so natural! I would love to try this out and start to take care of myself a bit better :). Happy birthday by the way. 🙂
Skye Tiernan says
April 24, 2013 at 10:57 pmOh Happy Birthday and how lovely of you to celebrate by spoiling one of us! I spent my last years tax refund on Cosmia and my skin has been very depressed since my products ran out in Jan. My sensitive dermatitis prone face has never responded better than when using this brand and it truly would be the best blessing to spoil myself again if I was to win!
Emma says
April 25, 2013 at 3:11 amSounds awesome. I am a mum of two my two yr old sleeps with me attached to my hair. I love sleep but get very little . Most of my 20s is in a fog. I love red wine and have no time fir mydekf just when I visit the loo. Good luck allxxxx
johanna says
April 25, 2013 at 8:56 amI work outside all day on the farm and my skin is constantly being weathered by sun, humidity, cold and the wind. Nothing I’ve tried seems to sooth my skin as it is very, very sensitive and always feels sore. Perfumes and sunscreen irritate my skin and even though I am always trying ‘natural’ or ‘gentle’ products, they never seem effective. I would love to try Cosima.
tash olde says
April 25, 2013 at 11:18 amI am sleep deprived zzzzzzzz Acute seven year old Asthmatic in the house who is on so many medications to keep her asthma under control. They have funky side effects and one is sleep walking and night terrors almost every night. Bring on the sleeeeeeeeep.
tash olde says
April 25, 2013 at 11:19 amoh, and happy birthday VM!
Sarah Forbes says
April 25, 2013 at 11:40 amHaving sensitive skin & a 1 year old, I NEED something to pamper myself in some way! Plus 32 is looming 😉
joan says
April 25, 2013 at 12:16 pmAt 86 young my skin requires moisture and I would love to try something new. Happy Birthday to you!
Erin says
April 25, 2013 at 12:58 pmI am trying to teach my daughter about looking after her skin. I am happy to pay for her to have organic products on her face rather than introducing her to the cheap chemical laden stuff from the supermarket. Rather than say what I’ve done to abuse it over the years. I’d rather say that by not smoking, or drinking, or eating meat and by drinking lots of green tea and exercising regularly, I’ve been kind to my skin. Organic skincare is the only way to go.
Beatrix Quills says
April 25, 2013 at 1:08 pmOh yes – I smoke and drank pre-parenthood, and now I’m a mum to a toddler and now I’m pregnant again to boot. Needless to say I don’t spend a lot of time looking after myself or my skin!
Beatrix Quills says
April 25, 2013 at 1:09 pmPS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY STACEY! 😀 Hope 33 is kind to you!
Emily says
April 25, 2013 at 1:25 pmI didn’t smoke or drink but I have had chronic fatigue for nearly 20yrs and it is definitely taking a toll on my face. I would love to be using a great, natural skincare product, regularly on my face.
Kimberly says
April 25, 2013 at 1:33 pmSince turning 40 last year I can really see all the sun damage I did to my skin when I thought it was “cool” to sunbake … would love to have skin with no pigmentation! Happy 33rd Birthday 🙂
Polly says
April 25, 2013 at 1:47 pmI am desperate to reduce the chemicals in our life, still to find a skin care regime I truly adore.
Rebecca says
April 25, 2013 at 5:39 pmI’m nearly your age too Stacey! Well, I’ll be 32 next months, whatevs 🙂
I’m generally lucky with my skin, but spent much of my 20’s doing shift work, effectively having a messed up sleep/ eat/ look after one’s self routine or lack thereof. Since I (sort of) have my life a bit more sorted, my skin has improved, but I notice the smallest things show up on my skin instantly – stress, dehydration, too much sugar etc. I would love a new routine to help me maintain this skin o’mine so I can still pretend I’m 24 for the next 5 years!
Happy Birthday!! Hope you’re having an ace time up north x
Sophie Peacock says
April 25, 2013 at 6:29 pmI have never smoked, drink infrequently, am a vegetarian who eats loads of fruit and veggies, I am still in my 20s and have horrible skin. Damn you all!!! Proof that life is unfair. On the other hand, my 29th and therefore last birthday of my 20s is May 4th, just in time for this to be a birthday present for meeeeee XD
Sophie Peacock says
April 25, 2013 at 6:42 pmUm, sorry to be difficult but could you please delete this post and the one above it? I don’t know how or why that name appeared but it is not my name and I’m uncomfortable about how that might have happened.
Alli @ ducks on the dam says
April 25, 2013 at 7:37 pmI am a country girl and I find the sun so much harsher than the city sun. Or maybe that I am just outside in it more. I am also a snow tragic which makes it worse ….. that blinding sunshine bouncing off the snow. Been left pink faced (and goggle tanned) too many times
Shezza says
April 25, 2013 at 9:38 pmOK the truth…I am a little bit fat…and as anyone who is ‘a little bit fat’ could tell tell you that because we don’t have the fabbo figure we need to compensate with great skin and great hair. I will be turning 41 this year and have no sign of becoming any less fat in the near future therefore I would love the slim figure compensation birthday kit on your page…thanks to Cosima for the direction here 🙂 (BTW barely drink, don’t smoke, sleep lots)
Clareliz says
April 25, 2013 at 10:49 pmI need this stuff in my life as stress, hormones and eating too much crap have started to show on my nearly 40 year old face and I currently look like a spotty teenager which is not a good look! I’ve spent way too much money on visiting a naturopath and buying all the various pills and potions that are going to get me back on track from the inside, but I now need some lovely organic skincare to help with the outside.
Vicki says
April 26, 2013 at 6:10 amI have a friend whose Birthday is coming round soon! I love her dearly & like me we have an illness that rates the highest pain disorder so we try to be healthy in all ways. Oh what a beautiful smile this would give her to receive & see the difference too, Stacy! Happy Birthday & Thankyou for sharing your treasures too!
Nadene Beckford says
April 26, 2013 at 11:14 amHi Stacey. At present my skincare routine consists of being the household dictator of sunblock and moisturizer with my kids. I will absolutely NOT let them suffer the skin damage that I have been not-so-blessed with from growing up in this beautiful land downunder. It’s too late for me…but a little radiant elixir and flawless active enzymes would not go astray! xxxx
Bec says
April 27, 2013 at 7:24 amBring on the creams to help this new mama battle dry skin & pigmentation. As much as I love rubbing sorbolene into my face everyday (holy moly i’m so lying right now) it would sure be nice to clean my face with lemon meringue pie 🙂
Astra says
April 28, 2013 at 9:52 pmI would absolutely love this package! I am 28 tomorrow and have had problem skin since I was a teen. I have been lurking on the cosima website wanting to try all of these exact products but cannot afford them all at once as I’m a student with a family in my final year of university, so funds are tight. These products could really help to improve my skin 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!
Alexandra says
April 29, 2013 at 11:03 amWould love to win this!! ive been looking for products with no chemicals due to healing illness and chemical sens .. ive been looking through their products for a while but 4 mouths to feed and one income doesnt leave much for mumma treats lol fingers x’d 🙂
Jojo says
April 30, 2013 at 1:10 pmI love to have this natural skincare beauty set. I am 40, not smoking, drink little and fair skin exposed to sun quite often due to enjoy fishing and taking care of the garden. Our extended family emphasis on improving our living with all natural products, no chemical. We start from making fresh vegetable juice to drink in the morning. My husband’s daughter orgainised an Open Garden event with emphasis on orgainic gardening, which was a big success with 400+ visitors and now looking for natural suppliers of making organic shampoo and laundry cleaning products. This natural orgainic skin care products would be perfect for our skin. Happy Birthday and thanks for sharing!
Lauren says
May 1, 2013 at 3:59 pmI am in dire need of some all natural goodness for my face. It’s looking worse than a hormone ridden teenager who works at KFC. In additon to my two children who think sleep is for the weak (me! I’m the weak! Gimme sleep!), I just passed my driving test today (awesome, but stress x174048168495), am currently studying full time whilst mothering those two non-sleeping hellions, two days a week of prac at school (no moolah), and a husband who works away! I need a little pamper to get through each day! (Pretty please!)
Jessica says
May 1, 2013 at 4:28 pmPregnancy hates my skin! Early into my third pregnancy now and I’d like to see if this stands up to pesky hormones!!
Liz says
May 1, 2013 at 4:34 pmI am 40 now and have two kids as well, and have not slept a night in over 4 years, needless to say I am looking haggard. My skin is dull, I have age spots! Could it get any worse? Yes! I think I am getting jowls too… Please help!
Chantal says
May 1, 2013 at 4:46 pmWow! An Australian made range that’s organic and free from nasties, I totally need this 🙂
Tiffany says
May 1, 2013 at 6:55 pmYep I definitely need this! Little sleep plus some stress equals not very nice skin at the moment! I would love to give it a try.
Nicole Gray says
May 1, 2013 at 7:27 pmHi Veggie Mama – Happy Bday! Yep I was a bit of a wild child in my younger years too (recently turned the ripe old ageof 38 – yikes!!). Lately I have been thinking eliminating all the nasties from products around the house. Of course my skincare is waaay down the list due the the expense & finding the right product. Looks like you have done all the hard work for me – thanks x