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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
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 - 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
Cheat Sheet - When to do your routine when you're exercising
I am frequently asked by readers that exercise in all manner of ways for the best time to add their skincare routines. As there are SO many variations, I thought...
26/02/2015
Budget Week - Day 4
So I'm thinking this could maybe become a regular fixture - mini-reviews of the products I show in Instagram - thoughts? It won't take the place of anything else -...
22/02/2015
Budget Week - Day 3
Bit of a hotch-potch today, contains good and disappointing ones... Bio-Essence Miracle Bio Water - £16.00 - weird one this. I personally found it wasn't great for waterproof mascara -...
21/02/2015
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
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
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
Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil
Cheeky Clarins. This review was originally going to be in time for the launch in February - but this was released across Clarins counters and online on Sunday and is...
15/01/2015
Hall of Fame - Tata Harper Replenishing Nutrient Complex
This post is written to you in the fading midst of a beauty panic. Upon doing research for this post - it became obvious that this product was not listed...
02/01/2015
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
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
Sunday Riley: The difference between Artemis, Juno and Isis
As soon as I posted the picture above on Instagram I was inundated with questions asking what the difference was between the 3 oils. Here is a very quick guide:...
07/04/2014
Beauty Myths No.6 - Having spots means you have an oily/combination skin
Most of the people I see have normal/dehydrated/sensitive skin with occasional spots. This is very different to acne. The vicious circle. It usually occurs via two paths. Vicious Circle One:...
06/03/2014
Travel Bag - or 'How to turn a dehydrating flight into a spa session'
Last week I spent over 20 hours on an airplane. That's not much for some but it is for me. There are a few conditions that really compromise your skin...
27/02/2014
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
The Body Shop Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-Oil
One of the most recommended products in my skin consultations is a serum/oil. For all skin types and all skin conditions. There's always one that will work for...
22/01/2014
Beauty Myths No.5 - if you have oily skin you don't need to moisturise
The biggest mistake people with oily/combination skin make is to try and 'strip' the skin during the cleansing stage - to the point where it squeaks (faints) - and then...
10/01/2014
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
Winter Skin - Clarins Blue Orchid Oil - bargain alert
I've mentioned the Clarins Rebalancing Oils numerous times on here, but during appointments this week I discovered that Escentual.com has them for significantly less than the official stockists at the...
05/12/2013
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
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
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
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
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
Jo Malone Bath Oil - an Apology!
I was out scouting for a pressie earlier this month for my girlfriend that I KNOW is obsessed with the above. I didn't want to enable her as traditionally (in...
21/03/2012
Starflower Oil and Breast Pain
In the last couple of months I've had increasingly horrible breast pain before and during periods. Although they are tender in between monthly cycles, its really when I'm in PMS...
28/02/2012
Mineral Oil - a rant
I go on and on about mineral oil all the time and am always asked what I have against it. Here's the thing. It has no benefit to your skin....
14/01/2012