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Cheat Sheet - How much product should you use?
So yesterday I was quietly minding my own business on Twitter when Stylist tweeted out the picture below, linked to a post, saying 'Thank God, now we know how much...
05/04/2015
Tracie Martyn Amla Purifying Cleanser
What is it? 'An anti-ageing Cleansing Concentrate'. Who is it for? All skin types. What’s in it? Well this is the fun part. I checked every retailer that...
03/04/2015
Clinique Liquid Facial Soap (extra mild!)
What is it? 'All the benefits of Clinique’s famous dermatologist-developed facial soap in a new liquid formula. Cleanses without stripping protective lipids.' Who is it for? Ok it says 'very...
28/03/2015
Alpha-H Liquid Laser Cleansing Oil
What is it? 'Liquid Laser Cleansing Oil has been painstakingly developed to hydrate, soften and restore radiance to dulled or lacklustre complexions. Rebuilding and hydrating.Addresses the concerns of a changing...
23/03/2015
Cheat Sheet - Why I don't like 'battery operated cleansing brushes'
Well if ever there was a gentle way of saying the word that you're all saying in your head now, that was my attempt. Assuming we all know the type...
23/03/2015
Zelens Z Pure Cleansing Liquid Balm
What is it? 'A Shiso-infused cleansing liquid balm formulated to thoroughly cleanse the skin and help remove impurities and make-up.' Who is it for? All skin types. What’s in it?...
20/03/2015
Tata Harper Purifying Cleanser
It would be easy to say that I couldn't love this cleanser any more if it sang for Duran Duran or the Chili Peppers but let's play fair and give...
04/03/2015
Cheat Sheet - Double Cleansing
Over the last few months I have been asked a lot about double cleansing. I think it peaked this month because I am quoted in the March edition of American...
01/03/2015
Physiological Cleansing Gel, eagle-eyed readers and some good news from Champneys
So a couple of days ago I posted this picture... which had a few commenters excited: Anonymous18 February 2015 at 22:40 Doesn't the La Roche Posay Physiological Cleansing Gel have...
19/02/2015
Budget Week - Day 1 - and an extension...
So here's the thing. I fully understand that the word 'budget' is different for everyone. I do. What's budget to some, may be unattainable to others. What's 'affordable' to XX...
17/02/2015
Antipodes Grapeseed Butter Cleanser
What is it? 'A luscious butter cleanser to leave your complexion feeling divinely fresh and deeply cleansed.' What's in it? Prunus Dulcis (Sweet Almond Oil)*, Butyrospermum Parkii *(Shea Butter), Beeswax*,...
13/02/2015
L'Occitane Shea Cleansing Oil
What is it? 'With its silky texture, it efficiently removes impurities and make-up (including waterproof) in a single step.' An emulsifying cleansing oil. What's in it? Possibly acne/allergy/troubling for some...
07/02/2015
herbfarmacy Mallow Beauty Balm
I've been asked a lot about rosacea this week. The weather is clearly taking its toll. A lot of questions centered around red cheeks and broken capillaries. We can't control...
05/02/2015
Mizon Egg White Bubble Cleanser
What is it? 'The ultimate purifying and rebalancing daily face wash for all skin types.' What's in it? Water, Methylglucamine, Butylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Pvp, Olive Oil Peg-7...
03/02/2015
The Month in Skincare - January
I can't believe January is at an end already! Those of you that aren't on Instagram will be unaware that I've been keeping a daily record of the products I'm...
31/01/2015
First Aid Beauty Milk Oil Conditioning Cleanser
What is it? 'A complete facial cleanser that removes makeup and impurities as it nourishes and conditions skin, lashes, and brows.' Ergo: a milky/emulsifying cleanser for everything. What's in it?...
27/01/2015
The Body Shop Nutriganics Softening Cleansing Gel
How I missed this sitting on the shelf of The Body Shop until recently I do not know. It's right up my alley. What is it? 'Smoothing, refreshing gel-to-oil cleanser'...
17/01/2015
Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser - and a rant
Followers of my Instagram will have seen the below picture last week showing my face immediately after cleansing with the above product. I had high hopes for Grown Alchemist -...
04/01/2015
Clarins Extra-Comfort Cleansing Cream VS Clarins Extra-Comfort Anti-Pollution Cleansing Cream
Just over a year ago I wrote this post about the genius idea that Clarins had to discontinue my beloved Extra-Comfort Cleansing Cream and replace it with update it with...
19/11/2014
White Rabbit Comfort Cleansing Balm
The best selling high-end cleanser in the UK is Eve Lom - the 200ml size outsells everything else in it's category and it is £84.00. I know. I've always said...
19/10/2014
MV Organics Gentle Cream Cleanser and Rose Smoothing and Protecting Moisturiser - review by London Makeup Girl
Long-time blog readers will remember the lovely Lydia from London Makeup Girl. Blogging as Grace London until last year, LMG was one of the first blogs that I read and...
13/10/2014
Exfoliating Cleansers and another (slightly ranty) video
Following on from yesterday's skin cleansers video, these products are better suited if you just want a little more 'oomph' from your daily cleansing routine. Equally good if you can't...
09/09/2014
Skin Cleansers - and a video!
Finally! *insert Arnie voice* I’m baaaaaack. 🙂 Erm yes so I’ve been a little absent on the YouTube front. Soz. Work is really busy, kids were on summer holidays, you...
08/09/2014
JustBe Cleansed Cleansing Balm
This review is shamefully overdue inasmuch as I have had the cleanser for a while and for some stoopid reason hadn't picked it up. Remedied! JustBe is a brand...
06/08/2014
Official Statement from Clinique
I've received a lot of comments lately stating that this balm, beloved by so many of us, is being discontinued. I asked Clinique for a statement - and received this...
16/04/2014
Merumaya Melting Cleansing Balm
This review is so overdue that it's borderline embarrassing. Merumaya launched just over a year ago and is the brainchild of Maleka Dattu, a force in the industry and a...
09/01/2014
rms beauty Raw Coconut Cream
I suspect it would be easier to get a great picture of Elvis Presley (alive) than of this product. White tub, white product, so much white. So allow me to...
07/01/2014
Empties. Georgia Louise Cleanse & Heal Balm
Upon grabbing this to use as a mask in the bath last night, I found empty no.2 of 2014. Nicely, I had just enough to use it one last time....
03/01/2014
Clarins Extra-Comfort Cleansing Cream - discontinued
Friends. Following on from last week's rant about Darphin Purifying Balm being chucked on the bonfire, news reaches me that one of my all-time favourite 'go-to' cleansers is no longer....
05/11/2013
Jane Scrivner Nourishing Cleanser - Hall of Fame
A couple of weeks ago I spoke on a panel at Professional Beauty Manchester about changing trends in the industry. Jane Scrivner was on the panel with me and when...
28/10/2013
Beauty Myths No.3 - Cleansing in the AM
'Do I really need to cleanse my face in the morning?' I've been asked this a lot recently - a lot. On the blog, on twitter, on Instagram. In all...
25/10/2013
Glycolic Facial Cleanser - Anthony Logistics for Men (AND WOMEN)
I'm a great believer that there are very few products made for men that women can't use also (Tena pads aside, the truth can also be found in the reverse)....
10/10/2013
BALMOLOGY CLEANSE Neroli and Sweet Basil Cleansing Balm
I've had varying questions/reactions to previous balm reviews - a lot of concerns re fragrance - synthetic/too much/not enough - and texture - too runny/not thick enough/not a real 'balm'....
17/09/2013
The Body Shop up their game. Camomile Cleansing Butter and Oil.
Last weekend I had my usual pre-September clear out and re-organised pretty much everything - including products for testing - which due to the school holidays had taken a back...
05/09/2013
Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm - review and Hall of Fame entry
OK so the downside of constantly recommending (unintentionally) brands that are only available in limited distribution is a lot of unhappy readers contacting me from the US (mostly) to say...
18/07/2013
balance Me Cleanse and Smooth Face Balm (and Radiance Face Oil - secret spot weapon)
balance Me (their spelling) are an old favourite - if you like 'natural' products that really are 'natural' - this brand is for you. What is it? The Cleanse and...
16/07/2013
Aromatherapy Associates Soothing Cleansing Balm
Apologies for the lack of posts. My NY business trip ended in food poisoning which made the jet lag worse which meant I was asleep forever when I returned -...
15/07/2013
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm - a rant and a review. - RE-REVIEWED 16.07.13
Let me say this about this cleanser. It comes with a flannel. Yes. A flannel (washcloth for my confused US readers). Amen, praise the maker – praise whomever you choose...
08/05/2013
Georgia Louise launching in SpaceNK
Launching this June in SpaceNK is the Georgia Louise skincare range. Initially opening with 4 products - Georgia Louise is a British -born facialist now based in New York and...
23/04/2013
Aveda skincare - it's not all about the hair you know!
My recent stint in Liberty reminded me of how much I used to love Aveda skincare and what a gem it is.. The counter is opposite the Queen Mary room...
17/04/2013
A nice combination. Una Brennan Rose Hydrate Oil and Aurelia Miracle Cleanser
So I'm using the Una Brennan Superfacialist Rose Hydrate Miracle Makeover Facial Oil (!!) pretty much every evening. What's not clear with her two oils, despite the inordinately overlong name,...
08/04/2013
elemental herbology Purify & Soothe Facial Cleansing Balm - Review
Continuing recent cleanser reviews - I've been using this off and on in recent weeks. The jury is out to be honest. It's a perfectly lovely balm, very thick and...
27/03/2013
Aurelia Miracle Cleanser - Review
I recently posted about Aurelia's launch and the great promise it seemed to hold for those of us that like clear labeling and conscientious ethics. Well so far, by and...
26/03/2013
Alpha-H Age Delay Cleansing Oil
It was only when uploading this photograph that I actually READ the small print. 'For mature, dehydrated and delicate skin.' How rude. OK fine I KNOW I'm mature and...
23/03/2013
Clarins Extra-Comfort Cleansing Cream
As promised I'm trying to review as many of my favourite (and not-so-favourite) cleansers pretty much consecutively. First up is Clarins Extra-Comfort. I've probably been using this on and off...
22/03/2013
Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm
Omorovicza is based on the mineral-rich healing waters found in Budapest’s thermal spas. I’m obsessed with all things mineral and love a range based on proven historical benefits as opposed...
30/07/2012
OSKIA Perfect Cleanser
I blogged recently about the amazing facial I had with Abigail James at the OSKIA Spa. It and she were amazing. Part of the joy was the quality of the...
07/07/2012
Spirit of Beauty Orchid and Mandarin Facial Cleansing Gel - Review
I first came across this brand at an ‘Intro to NutriBeauty’ event.Clare Harvey, the woman behind the range is an internationally recognized expert in flower essences and a healer with...
18/06/2012