Category: Skincare

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] It’s ages since I’ve seen anything from Elizabeth Arden so these new Advanced Light Ceramide Capsules are very welcome. All Elizabeth Ceramide capsule contents feel amazing on the skin – so smooth and silkening – and these are no exception. I’ve only had a few days with them so it’s a very top line…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Hello again, Sea Fennel! I don’t really use eye-creams but that doesn’t stop me being able to tell you all about the new launch from Ilia. Actually, I went to the launch event which was at a pottery – I was suitably useless at making a brush pot but it was really different and…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Ever heard of sea fennel? Official name is perennial halophyte – halophyte being a plant that is well adapted to growing in saline conditions which makes it one tough grower. You might know it as samphire (yum) or rock samphire but whatever name it has, it’s emerging into the beauty industry big time. The…

[unpaid/sample/prioradrelationship] I can’t help myself with supplements – every single supplement sounds good to me – a bit more energy, better sleep, more immunity, nicer nails – so I have to really regulate myself not to buy everything I come across. I already take Advanced Nutrition Skin Moisture IQ which is great for keeping the…

[unpaid/purchase/affiliate/ad] I wish I had not discovered the Sephora Korean Beauty page – these lightweight SPFs are like cat-nip to me. I actually didn’t buy the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice & Probiotics cream at Sephora – I bought it on the Charing Cross Road which is self-styling into an Asian food and beauty…

[purchase/affiliate] Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV SPF50 has appeared here before but I’ve just repurchased it because I like it so much. I’m not always good at daily SPF application (I know – but, life etc) not least because I don’t like layering my face, especially in summer when it’s hot – product sweat is…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] It is so nippy out. I’m in double jumpers today watching the watery sun do nothing to melt the frosty white-out. The one thing about winter sun is that it makes your windows look absolutely filthy! So, by now, skin that is prone to dryness is really starting to complain – I’m not especially dry and…

[unpaid/sample] To me, this complete masking set is just a perfect gift for a beauty fan (including one’s self obviously!). The Bowe Organics Get Glowing Starter Kit is perfectly and thoughtfully arranged to contain a bamboo spoon, two organic, non bleached muslin cloths, a mask applicator brush and a beautiful hand painted ceramic bowl to…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/link] One of January’s most exciting launches is the Hyper Real Skincare from MAC. I’ve had an advanced look so have managed to test both the Skin Canvas Balm and the Serumizer (which I think will literally sell out in days). MAC is one of the brands who have performed very well in growth terms…

[unpaid/sample] Lanolips is the easy win for gifting – it’s nicely priced and a sterling lip balm that truly makes a difference to sore or dry lips. I feel like the lip balm expert as its something I use every day and if I don’t I pay for it. I just have to accept that…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] REN is one of the festive collections that I look forward to seeing every year – there is always such attention to detail on the packaging and I love almost all of their products. I dip in and out of REN Evercalm Overnight Recover Balm which I would recommend to anyone with sore winter…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] People with sensitive skin or who can’t tolerate any fragrance in their facial care don’t have nearly as many options as the rest of us when it comes to either being gifted or buying for themselves. There’s a tendency for sensitive skin care to look a bit medical or bland when it comes to…

[unpaid/purchase/affiliate] Hmm, so in my endeavours to find good quality products at more reasonable prices, I picked up Superdrug Naturally Radiant Glow 2-in-1 Serum & Moisturiser, priced at £3.99 for 50ml. I don’t care at all that the packaging is the cheapest possible arrangement – it doesn’t look expensive and that’s because it isn’t. However,…

[unpaid/sample] I’m instantly fond of this cleansing balm just for the name – Jaya is short for Just As You Are and there is no better sentiment in beauty. This cleanser is a balm to milk formula, which is something I see much less of – remember there was a big trend for them which…