Moisturiser
Indie Lee comes to Cult Beauty
The ever-lovely Indie Lee is extending her UK distribution to include Cult Beauty, opening up another level of distribution for both internal customers and worldwide ones. Previously only available (in...
15/01/2017
Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Moisture Cushion
Describe the brand in three words. Doctor. American. Clinical. Who is it for? Dehydrated/combo/dull - pretty much all skins. Good for perioral dermatitis, used on top of hyaluronic serums. What’s...
28/11/2016
Must-Haves: 5 Hyaluronic Acids for the Season
Me, watching Strictly. So the cold weather is definitely here (in the UK). We've had a gas leak this week (my house, not the UK), meaning the authorities came out...
26/11/2016
Atopalm Moisturizing Skin Revitalizing Complex
Who is it for?‘Dry or sensitive skins in need of anti-ageing.’What’s in it?Water/Aqua, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Myristoyl/palmitoyl oxostearamide/arachamide MEA, Octyldodecanol, Sorbitan stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Camellia sinensis seed oil,...
22/11/2016
Empties - November 2016
Hi All! Empties again – time to recycle and take scissors to those tubes. Info below the video. What I'm Wearing: T-Shirt: Vintage Snoopy Nails: Lincoln Park After Dark...
20/11/2016
Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturiser
Describe the brand in three words. Drugstore. Body products. Who is it for? Combination/oily/acne/younger skins. What’s in it? What's not in it? oil, mineral oil, parabens Possibly acne/allergy/troubling for some...
16/11/2016
Cheat Sheet - Five quick things to change with the season - Autumn/Winter
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now I've already written a Cheat Sheet about 'Winter Skin', but as we're not quite there yet, here are a few key...
30/10/2016
Bioderma Hydrabio Gel/Creme and Creme
I'm grouping these two together as it is simply a case of picking which texture or description you prefer. Describe the brand in three words. French. Pharmacy. Affordable. What are...
29/10/2016
Incoming, Upcoming, and Outgoing
Outgoing: my beloved Fig Clarins Hand Cream, sadly only available in a small size as a Limited Edition in a three pack with other flavours. Please, please, please, Clarins,...
23/10/2016
Instagram and Blog Update
Hi All! It's been well over six weeks since my last Instagram blog post so I thought I would add a little general update to this post. Going forward...
09/10/2016
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
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
Bliss fabulous drench 'N' quench
What is it? 'A tranformative cream-to-water moisturizer.' Who is it for? Anyone wanting/needing moisture without that heavy, greasy feeling. What’s in it? water (aqua/eau), cyclopentasiloxane, glycerin, butylene glycol, dimethicone, hydrogenated...
12/03/2016
La Solution 10 De Chanel
Every time I talk about Chanel I get negative comments about the fragrance content. Well, those of you that like your products fragrance-free because you have sensitive skin and would...
20/02/2016
January Labs Moisture Balancing Lotion
*OK firstly - a quick note (that I will remove in due course) to apologise for the distinct lack of blogging action in recent weeks. My real 'day job' has...
12/02/2016
What to Buy? Tata Harper
Where to start? I've never met a Tata product I didn't like. So good is the choice, that the hardest part for this type of review is singling out individual...
16/01/2016
This week's MVP. Clinique Moisture Surge
I hit the Clinique store with a bang on Wednesday evening. Thank you so much to all of you that came out to say hello and talk all things skin....
16/05/2015
Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray
What is it? 'Water your skin. Take along a refreshing face spray for showers of thirsty skin relief.' It's a hydrating, moisturising spritz with a major kick. Who is...
10/03/2015
Bio-essence Hydra Tri-Action Aqua Droplet Sleeping Beauty Mask
What is it? 'An overnight sleeping mask designed to rehydrate and firm.' or: an absolute must-have for anyone with dehydration i.e. most of us. What's in it? Possibly acne/allergy/troubling for...
12/02/2015
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
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream
The Charlotte Tilbury line was easily the most exciting launch in recent years. I love the makeup and have written about it on numerous occasions, but what of the skincare?...
10/01/2015
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
Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream Ultra Rich - don't be put off by that name
First things first: I am not a fan of the original Pro Collagen Marine Cream. I know I’m in the minority but it did absolutely nothing for me. Nowt. Nada....
15/08/2014
Beauty Myths No.8 - Moisturiser is your most important purchase
I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve had a conversation with people who are using an incredibly expensive moisturiser – but cleansing (or not) with wipes/a quick wash...
09/04/2014
Kate Somerville now shipping to the UK
Finally - FINALLY - Kate Somerville is shipping her amazingness to our very shores. I'm always asked for specific recommendations - but in all honesty its kind of hard to...
20/08/2013
Lab Series BB Tinted moisturiser SPF 35+++
Mr Hirons has used more products than most. The poor man is my guinea pig for all things male skin/hair/shave orientated. Over the years he's liked and loathed products in...
06/05/2012
Hall of Fame - Kate Somerville Goat Milk Cream
I love it when I stumble across a product that over-performs and becomes a staple in my skincare wardrobe. This is one of those times. I bought this in New...
27/10/2011
Vichy LiftActiv Nuit
If you're a regular reader of The Mouth you'll know of my love for all things French. Especially skincare. There's hardly a brand emanating out of France that I won't...
24/03/2011
CEW Finds and Favourites - Jergens Cocoa Butter Body Moisturiser
I have waxed lyrical about my love for Jergens before so was pleased to see them entered into the awards this year. Well my old favourite Age Defying with Green...
25/02/2011
Baby It's Cold Outside
I'm a Leo. In case that wasn't glaringly obvious - but nonetheless, I love the sun. A lot. I don't do well in the cold. Makes me moody. Grumpy. Kind...
09/01/2011