Anti-aging

EXCLUSIVE SKIN + ME OFFER EXTENDED | AD

EXCLUSIVE SKIN + ME OFFER EXTENDED | AD

Since my last post there’s been so many DMs about Skin + Me! You lot are full of questions about actives. When to start. What do they do. Are they...

10/07/2022

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum and 20% Off | AD

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum and 20% Off | AD

I have waxed lyrical about Biossance since I came across them a good few years ago on a trip to the US and their brand new Squalane + Copper Peptide...

26/04/2022

Kate Somerville KateCeuticals; Firming Serum

Kate Somerville KateCeuticals; Firming Serum

Kate Somerville KateCeuticals™ Firming Serum, 30ml – £94.00 What you need to knowDesigned to plump and firm, loaded with actives including tri-peptide and hyaluronic acid complex.Suitable for all skins and...

16/04/2022

StriVectin Peptight

StriVectin Peptight

StriVectin PeptightTM, 50ml – £79.00 What you need to knowDesigned to improve the look of sagging skin (winner, winner chicken dinner), evens skin tone and can help to reduce discolouration.Suitable...

11/03/2022

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1/3/6/10/20

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1/3/6/10/20

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1, 30ml – £39.00Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3, 30ml – £45.00Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6, 30ml – £59.00Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10, 30ml – £79.00Medik8 Crystal Retinal 20, 30ml –...

04/03/2022

Skin + Me

Skin + Me

Skin + Me - £24.99 a month, UK only. What you need to know Prescription strength formulas offered by a prescription service. You fill in an online profile, take pictures...

15/02/2022

FRIDAY ROCKS OFFER IS NOW LIVE

FRIDAY ROCKS OFFER IS NOW LIVE

To celebrate a fabulous year for Skin Rocks, including our launch, a 25% discount is now LIVE on The Acid Box and The Retinol Box. Available now at skinrocks.com. Use...

26/11/2021

THE SKIN ROCKS RETINOL BOX

THE SKIN ROCKS RETINOL BOX

You need this if… You want a fantastic full retinoid routine. You don’t need this if… You're pregnant. (Congratulations!)

07/10/2021

THE BODY SHOP | ROOTS OF STRENGTH | Ad

THE BODY SHOP | ROOTS OF STRENGTH | Ad

The Body Shop are one of my most-requested brands for an overview video, and with good reason. That’s coming, but in the meantime, here’s some newness to feast your eyes...

15/02/2018

Alpha-H Vitamin B with Copper Tripeptide

Alpha-H Vitamin B with Copper Tripeptide

Who is it for? Anyone with dry, dull, dehydrated or sluggish skin. What’s in it? Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Ferulic...

01/12/2017

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Retinol Update | September 2017

Hi Everyone! Brief update on vitamin A and usage/formulas etc.. I'm working LFW tomorrow so give me a chance to answer your questions please. :) Things mentioned in this video:...

17/09/2017

Jordan Samuel Skin Etoile with Retinol Treatment Oil and reader offer

Jordan Samuel Skin Etoile with Retinol Treatment Oil and reader offer

Describe the brand in three words. Small. Trustworthy. USA. Who is it for? All skins, particularly those interested in reversing signs of ageing without irritation. What’s in it? Organic Prunus...

12/07/2017

Behind The Scenes with Teresa Tarmey - Fractional Treatments

Behind The Scenes with Teresa Tarmey - Fractional Treatments

Hi Everyone! We thought that a Behind The Scenes treatment video that was more vlog than clinical might be fun. The topic of this one is Fractional, more of which...

05/02/2017

Drunk Elephant TLC Framboos Glycolic Night Serum

Drunk Elephant TLC Framboos Glycolic Night Serum

Describe the brand in three words.Clean. Trendy. American. Who is it for?Anyone and everyone. But you will need to modify how you use it accordingly if you are on the...

08/11/2016

Incoming, Upcoming, and Outgoing - and Instagram recap

Incoming, Upcoming, and Outgoing - and Instagram recap

Move quickly: Today's weekend supplements are amazing. First glimpse of Sali Hughes' new book in The Guardian with brilliant corresponding photographs, Alexandra Shulman's Diary of Vogue's 100th year in The...

15/10/2016

Zelens Power D High Potency Provitamin D - the one you didn't know you needed

Zelens Power D High Potency Provitamin D - the one you didn't know you needed

Describe the brand in five words. Doctor. Clinical Trials. Quality ingredients. What is it? 'Supercharged and vitamin-rich, this treatment serum is potent and deeply penetrative – delivering high concentrations of...

11/10/2016

Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C/Altrient C - a must-have

Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C/Altrient C - a must-have

A slightly unusual one for a review, but these seem to be too good to not talk about. I've adapted the questions below to suit supplements rather than skincare but...

10/10/2016

The Ordinary - a few words from Brandon

The Ordinary - a few words from Brandon

In six and a half years of blogging I have never had so many requests to review a brand. Ever. The Ordinary has certainly hit the industry with a bang....

21/09/2016

Instagram Update

Instagram Update

Where does the time go? It's over a month since my last update and although it's been typically quiet in the beauty industry, I still have some lovely updates for...

27/08/2016

A quick one-two for Summer from January Labs

A quick one-two for Summer from January Labs

After the recent Fave Fives videos, I had so many comments asking about skins that are combination/oily/acne/sensitised/dehydrated and budgets that needed to be well under £40, that it made me...

31/07/2016

Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture

Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture

Describe the brand in five words. Doc. Water. Derm. Acne. American. What is it? 'A luxurious, yet lightweight cream that provides 24-hour hydration to restore suppleness and visibly reduce the...

23/07/2016

EMPTIES - July 2016

EMPTIES - July 2016

It's literally been six months since I did an empties, so if you need a wee, or haven't made a brew, I politely suggest you go take care of that...

17/07/2016

Instagram Update

Instagram Update

I know a lot of you aren't on Instagram (you should be, it's brilliant!). But: I spend so much time on there showing products and my routines that I thought...

16/07/2016

BioEffect EGF Serum

BioEffect EGF Serum

Describe the brand in five words. Iceland. Barley. EGF. Serum. Cold. What is it? 'BioEffect EGF Serum is a ground-breaking anti-ageing serum that delivers visible, dramatic improvements to your skin.'...

27/06/2016

Dehydration Week - Black Chicken Remedies Love Your Face Serum

Dehydration Week - Black Chicken Remedies Love Your Face Serum

Ok so everyone outside of Australia will complain about this one, but I figure my Aussie readers get SO screwed with exchange rates and so many products are unavailable to...

01/12/2015

Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum

Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum

What is it? 'A hyaluronic acid serum that hydrates and soothes even the most sensitive skin while smoothing fine lines and restoring youthful elasticity. Targets fine lines, dullness and dehydration...

29/10/2015

Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum

Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum

I should start this post with an apology. There are a few product reviews coming your way this week and they're none of them cheap. They're all LUSH, but we're...

26/10/2015

Dr Brandt Glow Overnight Resurfacing Serum

Dr Brandt Glow Overnight Resurfacing Serum

  What is it? 'A potent nighttime skin renewal serum with retinol.'   Who is it for? People looking for the extra boost that retinols give. Vitamin A is a...

19/10/2015

Bobbi Brown Intensive Serum Corrector and Concealer

Bobbi Brown Intensive Serum Corrector and Concealer

I think everyone I know owns a Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick. And Bone eyeshadow. And quite possibly the original Corrector and Concealer kit. Where I was absolutely on board with...

08/09/2015

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Quick Fixes. Odacite Serum Concentrate - Hydration

Whilst packing for a couple of trips during the last month I realised that although I always have 'Quick Fixes' in my bag, I've never actually talked about them in...

15/08/2015

Zelens Z Luminous Brightening Serum

Zelens Z Luminous Brightening Serum

What is it? 'This advanced serum visibly brightens, smoothes and hydrates the skin.' Who is it for? 'Someone who wants to diminish the appearance of dark spots and discolouration, even...

20/06/2015

Kate Somerville Mega-C Dual Radiance Serum

Kate Somerville Mega-C Dual Radiance Serum

What is it? 'A supercharged face serum for a double dose of radiance. This revolutionary, high-tech radiance serum is packed with 10 percent vitamin C and youth-enhancing bioactive omegas 3,...

22/05/2015

Serums update!

Serums update!

I started the day with the intention of answering all of your questions on the serum clinic and writing more serum reviews. Before I did that I wanted to make...

17/05/2015

Clinic - Serums

Clinic - Serums

Whilst we're mid-month of Serums focus I thought it would be good to do a quick Q&A/Clinic on the topic so that further reviews during the month may prove to...

15/05/2015

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum

What is it? A hydrating serum. Who is it for? A serum for 'women with sensitive skin looking for deep and lasting hydration'. (Dear Vichy, Seems a tad sexist no?...

14/05/2015

Sunday Riley Luna - World Exclusive

Sunday Riley Luna - World Exclusive

What is it? 'Next generation retinoid oil reduces pore size, improves appearance of damaged skin, and helps fight wrinkles.' Aka a nighttime vitamin A treatment oil. Who is it for?...

12/01/2015

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Clinique Smart Custom Serum Campaign

So: a couple of weeks ago I filmed a video to support the brilliant new Clinique Smart Serum. Even though I've done a few videos recently, nothing - nothing prepares...

27/06/2014

Nude Advanced Renewal Serum

Nude Advanced Renewal Serum

  Nude's Advanced Renewal Serum has just gone on sale in Space NK and is worth checking out. An updated version of their original Advanced Cellular Repair Serum, it's suitable...

20/03/2014

REN Omega 3 Optimum Skin Serum Oil

REN Omega 3 Optimum Skin Serum Oil

  This is easily the most recommended product from the last 3 months or so of skin consultations. Like my most favourite discoveries, I came across it almost by accident...

11/02/2014

Salmon - and hidden studies

Salmon - and hidden studies

So I was talking to someone in the industry this week who mentioned that they used to work for one of the big cosmetic companies. The company shall remain nameless...

13/06/2012

Cheat Sheet - Anti-ageing

Cheat Sheet - Anti-ageing

Anti-ageing. We’re all so used to this phrase that we don’t even question it. If a product says it is anti-ageing on the box then it must be – right?...

13/08/2010