SKINCARE
1 October 2016 / alpha-h, beautybox, becca, cultbeauty, emma hardy, MAKE UP, ouai, pixi glow tonic, review, SKINCARE, stila
CULTBEAUTY: THE EDIT BOX
I found this amazing offer on Cultbeauty.com where they are offering a customisable box that includes their bestseller products and better still, you are able to pick your shades and formulation tailored to your own needs. I couldn't get this fast enough so a few clicks later, I checked out with this box of wonders and I will share with you my first impressions of these products now that I have tried them all out now.
19 August 2016 / energie de vie, Lancome, moisturiser, SKINCARE
MY NEW HOLY GRAIL MOISTURISER
It is not easy finding the perfect moisturise when it comes to my combination-oily skin so I was so excited to think that I have finally found 'The one'. This lightweight liquid texture is "infused with Goji berry extracts and lemon balm oil to leave skin healthy and hydrated". This is inspired by Korean beauty experts and I find that this particular product is different from any other moisturisers I have tried in the past.
24 June 2015 / L'Occitane, L'oreal, Lancome, PRODUCT REVIEW, SKINCARE, spring, The body shop
CURRENT SKINCARE PRODUCTS | JUNE 2015
Spring time means that my skin is not as dehydrated as in winter so only a light moisturiser is sufficient for my combination-oily skin. I always like changing up my skincare routine across the different seasons because I feel that skin tends to get use to the product and they eventually stop working as well as initially. The past few months, I have newly purchase the Lancome Genefique and the L'occitane immortelle serum.
LANCOME TONIQUE DOUCEUR
My toner that I have been using back to back for the past couple of years. I love how gentle it is and the scent is very soothing. My skin is very sensitive so this is perfect for my skin and definitley makes it much more smoother and softer after cleansing. Although Lancome skincare usually is quite expensive, this toner is worth it as you get your moneys worth because a large size will last you for a while as a little goes a long way. I actually love the colour of this too and I don't think that I can fault this toner at all.
LANCOME ADVANCED GENIFIQUE YOUTH CONCENTRATE
Its nice to prevent fine lines and wrinkles from a young age, therefore I decided to invest in this youth concentrate. The concept of this product is that you are supposed to use this prior to the application of any serums and it would boost the effectiveness of the serum because the product will be able to penetrate the skin further. I have been using this for the past month during both day and night time. It makes my skin smoother in texture and it makes a great makeup base also. Can't say how well it works with regards to fine lines but I can tell the difference that it has made to my skin.
L'OCCITANE IMMORTELLE PRECIOUS SERUM
After finishing my Estee Lauder advance night repair, the inner beauty junkie wanted to try out an alternative serum. Although I still dearly love my advance night repair I felt that there must be something else out there for me. I picked this L'occitane serum because I like how the brand uses natural products and it intrigued me that this serum is produced using flower extracts. This smells absolutely amazing and refreshing, although some people may not be too fond of scented products as it is quite strong in my opinion. Nearly finished this bottle but I am not too impressed with it as i didn't feel that it did much for my skin and it wasn't as hydrating as it promised. Due to the fact that my skin is quite sensitive, I found that it stings a tiny bit sometimes.
THE BODY SHOP VITAMIN E AQUA BOOST SORBET
My combination oily skin doesn't require much moisture during the spring time and overdoing on the moisturiser front makes me look like a horrible greasball. This product delivers the perfect amount of moisture and it feels very refreshing and comfortable to use. A non greasy formulation and a sorbet lightweight texture as promised makes this perfect for applying at night time and during the day underneath foundation. I've already featured this product in a product rave post. You can read more here if you are interested.
L'OREAL REVITALIFT LASER RENEW EYECREAM
I adore the shape of the applicator because not only can it nicely distribute the product around the eye area, but it can work as a massaging tool to drain the lymphatic fluid around especially in the morning. The applicator has a cooling sensation too which makes it therapeutic to use and I love it in the morning to give me that extra boost to make me feel more awake. I like to store this product in the fridge because I find that the product works better when it is cold and can help decrease the puffiness of my eyes. Not sure if it helps correct lines and wrinkles as I do not have any yet (touch wood) but I can confirm that it makes the skin feel smooth and makes makeup application a dream.
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22 January 2015 / hot cloth cleanser, PRODUCT REVIEW, SKINCARE, Soap and Glory
S&G The ultimelt hot cloth cleanser | review
Cold winter months and heating leaves my skin feeling stripped of moisture and I have started seeing odd dry patches when I apply my favourite foundations. I turned to a more gentle and moisturising cleanser as opposed to my usual cleanser of choice. I purchased this because I really wanted to try out the whole 'hot cloth cleanser' trend which started out with the Liz Earle rave which I have been wanting to try out eversince then but never got round to puchasing it.
Firstly, This Soap & Glory version is in a very pretty packaging and it was just a fraction of the price of the Liz Earle one. I was actually really excited to use this because my skin really needed something a bit more moisturising to help with the dry patches. The product came out in a toothpaste like squeezy tube and I would use a recommended grape sized amount. The scent was lovely and calming which made it so lovely to use. The balm consistency of it was very comforting on my face and massaging it in felt really relaxing and gave my face a really good clean. After rinsing all the product off with the cloth provided, my skin felt so soft and plump. For my combination oily skin, I feel that this is perfect for the colder months but when it gets a bit warmer then I would feel it would be less appropriate. Great product for the price and I always think that Soap and Glory does good skincare products and I have been a big fan of them for a while now.
Have a lovely day ♥
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11 August 2014 / moisturiser, Product Hype, SKINCARE, sorbet, The body shop, vitamin E
PRODUCT RAVE: THE BODY SHOP VITAMINE E AQUA BOOST SORBET
I have been using this product for over a month now. My skin has been quite temperamental these days as it has switched from being oily-combination to dry and dehydrated. I found that my current moisturiser (L'oreal skin perfection day moisturiser) wasn't enough to hydrate my skin therefore I was drawn to this new moisturiser which not only smelt great, it also felt really good on the skin too.
The texture was quite unique and like the name suggests, it really emulated the sorbet texture. It starts off quite gritty but as you rub it in, it turns into tiny water droplets like it melts into your skin. The feeling is very strange and you can definitley feel your skin feeling more hydrated and plumper instantly without it leaving a greasy residue. The reason as to why I love this moisturiser so much is that it is very gentle and seem to work very well for my sensitive skin without aggravating it. Also, it is very inexpensive considering that The body shop always does offers and voucher codes which makes it so much more worth it.
I really urge you girlies out there to give this a go and see how much of a difference this makes to the condition of your skin. I really was suprised and amazed by this little pot of wonder :)
What is your favourite product from The Body Shop?
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