Skincare

INSTAGRAM ROUTINES 4 - AM

INSTAGRAM ROUTINES 4 - AM

*links to reviews/products in title of product Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser - this is back in rotation and I bought another one in NY last month. Suitable for all except...

30/05/2017

INSTAGRAM ROUTINES 3 (AM)

INSTAGRAM ROUTINES 3 (AM)

OSEA Ocean Cleanser - bought this in LA and am liking it so far. Feels fresh on the skin, no stinging, milky texture on application that can be rinsed off...

24/05/2017

INSTAGRAM ROUTINES 2

INSTAGRAM ROUTINES 2

Pixi Double Cleanse - no need to harp on about this. Dr Dennis Gross Extra-Strength Alpha Beta Daily Peel Pads - my travel must. Also covered in great detail on...

23/05/2017

The Cult Beauty Box Reveal

The Cult Beauty Box Reveal

Hi Everyone! The wait is nearly over. The Cult Beauty Box will go on sale next week and the full contents of the box are revealed in the video below....

07/05/2017

Routine 1 - Instagram Routine Line-ups

Routine 1 - Instagram Routine Line-ups

I get so many questions under my routine pictures on Instagram that I've decided to move them over here also. That way all questions can be answered on one easy...

29/04/2017

Cane + Austin Retexturizing Treatment Pads 10% Glycolic

Cane + Austin Retexturizing Treatment Pads 10% Glycolic

Describe the brand in three words. American. Derm. Green (colour of packaging!). Who is it for? On paper, acne sufferers and people wanting anti-aging. What’s in it? Water (Aqua), Glycolic...

06/04/2017

Omorovicza Moor Cream Cleanser

Omorovicza Moor Cream Cleanser

Describe the brand in three words. Hungary. Luxury. Clay. What type of cleanser is it? Creamy mud. Who is it for? Everyone except really sensitised skins. What’s in it? Aqua...

30/03/2017

MyShowcase and a ton of product chat | VLOG 34

MyShowcase and a ton of product chat | VLOG 34

Hi Everyone! This week started with me laid up (very grumpily) for three days, then kicked in with an insanely fun appearance at MyShowcase’s Brand Training where I met over...

26/03/2017

DCL Multi-Action Penta Peel

DCL Multi-Action Penta Peel

Describe the brand in three words. American. New (ish). Derms. Who are they for? All skin types. Suitable for sensitive. What’s in them?  WATER (AQUA), SD ALCOHOL 40B (ALCOHOL DENAT.),...

24/03/2017

Neutrogena Naturals Acne Cream Cleanser

Neutrogena Naturals Acne Cream Cleanser

Describe the brand in five words. American. Affordable. Hit and miss. What type of cleanser is it? Cream, non-foaming. Who is it for? Anyone with breakouts OR someone with a...

24/03/2017

Clarins Gentle Exfoliator Updated

Clarins Gentle Exfoliator Updated

Hi Everyone! Since the move to the new site I've been noticing glitches in some older posts, usually to do with visible coding and incorrect fonts etc, but one of...

20/03/2017

Zelens Marine Complex

Zelens Marine Complex

Describe the brand in three words. Doctor. Clinical. Hi-tec. Who is it for? Dry, older, reddened, rosacea, sensitive, dehydrated, wrinkled, heavily lined. Agitated. What’s in it? Aqua (Water), Butyrospermum Parkii...

16/03/2017

Skincare Empties 1 | March 2017

Skincare Empties 1 | March 2017

Hi Everyone! All details are below the video. Hope you enjoy! Skincare Empties are up first. Beauty Empties to follow this week. This video contains paid for advertorial from Clinique....

14/03/2017

Skincare Favourites No.1 | March 2017

Skincare Favourites No.1 | March 2017

Hi Everyone! Welcome back to YouTube! See the video and all links below. See you this weekend for more. What I’m wearing: Zara Pink Sweatshirt - http://bit.ly/2kGLP25 Nails – OPI...

09/03/2017

Differin Gel

Differin Gel

Describe the brand in three words. Over the counter (in the US)! FINALLY. Who is it for? Everyone over the age of 12, especially acne sufferers and people concerned with...

04/03/2017

La Belle Lune Organic Skin

La Belle Lune Organic Skin

Describe the brand in three words. Small. English. Goth (not really but I couldn't resist) :) Who is it for? Anyone with skin. What’s in it? Rosa Rubiginosa (Rosehip Seed...

03/03/2017

NeoStrata Antioxidant Defense Serum

NeoStrata Antioxidant Defense Serum

Describe the brand in three words. Clinical. Professional. American. Official product description. 'This concentrated SynerG 8.0 formula containing 8 powerful multi-action antioxidants is designed to combat oxidative damage and protect...

27/02/2017

belif - The true cream - moisturizing bomb

belif - The true cream - moisturizing bomb

Describe the brand. Korean. Affordable. Wish I'd bought more! Who is it for? All skins, particularly helpful for regularly dehydrated skins (most of us). What’s in it? Water, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane,...

24/02/2017

One Love Organics Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover

One Love Organics Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover

Describe the brand/product in three words. Organic, collaboration, American. What type of cleanser is it? Oil Who is it for? Anyone, but they target it specifically at dry/dehydrated. What’s in...

20/02/2017

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream

Describe the brand in three words. Korean. Dermatologists. Mid-priced. Who is it for? Stressed, reddened, itchy, annoyed, damaged, inflamed skins. Everything from eczema to acne, dermatitis to dry. What’s in...

17/02/2017

Nuance Salma Hayek Glycolic Cream Cleanser

Nuance Salma Hayek Glycolic Cream Cleanser

Describe the brand. Salma Hayek. Affordable. Pharmacy. What type of cleanser is it? Exfoliating in two parts, physical and chemical. Who is it for? Older skins. What’s in it? What's...

10/02/2017

Indie Lee comes to Cult Beauty

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

Double Cleanse is on the shelf and Win a trip to London!

Double Cleanse is on the shelf and Win a trip to London!

Hi Everyone! Apologies for the radio silence. Was out of action last week but raring to go now. With that in mind this post should have gone up at the...

10/01/2017

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12 Days 0f Giveaways - Leahlani Skincare Winner

The winner of the Leahlani Skincare Giveaway is Angie Pace from the USA. Congratulations and thank you Leahlani! www.leahlaniskincare.com *This post contains no affiliate links. See my full disclaimer here:...

22/12/2016

12 Days - Deciem Winner

12 Days - Deciem Winner

The winner of the Deciem Giveaway is Folasade Hinson from the USA. Congratulations! Thanks Deciem. www.deciem.com *This post contains no affiliate links. See my full disclaimer here: http://bit.ly/1rpEmSq The views...

21/12/2016

12 Days - Pixi Double Cleanse Winner

12 Days - Pixi Double Cleanse Winner

The winner of my Double Cleanse (as chosen by Rafflecopter) is: Tina Trowbridge from the UK. You have email! CONGRATULATIONS! For clarification purposes: The winner's name is listed on the...

19/12/2016

12 Days of Giveaways - Day 7 - Votary

12 Days of Giveaways - Day 7 - Votary

Day Seven comes to you from Votary. This beautiful British brand is offering one lucky winner worldwide their entire collection. The cloths, the oils, the cleansers, the new pillow spray,...

17/12/2016

Facials in the New Year and comments

Facials in the New Year and comments

Facials: Just a quick one re: facials in the New Year. I haven't opened the books yet as I am travelling in January (for work!) and am waiting until the...

12/12/2016

Shea Moisture Peace Rose Oil Complex Sensitive Skin Facial Cleansing Oil

Shea Moisture Peace Rose Oil Complex Sensitive Skin Facial Cleansing Oil

Describe the brand in three words. Hair. USA. Affordable. What type of cleanser is it? Oil - on the heavier side Who is it for? Advertised as being for everyone,...

21/11/2016

BEAUTY MYTHS NO.20 - GLYCOLIC ACID THINS THE SKIN

BEAUTY MYTHS NO.20 - GLYCOLIC ACID THINS THE SKIN

Some of the most frequent questions I am asked concern acids - specifically glycolic. As more and more people embrace acids in all their glory, I thought a few facts...

11/11/2016

Tata Harper Refreshing Cleanser

Tata Harper Refreshing Cleanser

Describe the brand in three words. Green. Luxury. American. What type of cleanser is it? Cream. Who is it for? Everyone, but especially sensitised skins. What’s in it? Aloe barbadensis...

10/11/2016

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

Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser

Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser

Describe the brand in three words. Affordable. Drugstore/Chemist. Simple. What type of cleanser is it? A cream cleanser - but it's more of a soap-style texture. Who is it for?...

31/10/2016

Cheat Sheet - Five quick things to change with the season - Autumn/Winter

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

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

Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser

Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser

Photo courtesy Glossier.com Describe the brand in five words. Into the Gloss. Trendy. Basic (not an insult!). What type of cleanser is it? Gel, non-foaming. Who is it for? Everyone....

21/10/2016

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser

Describe the brand in five words. Affordable. Chemist/Drugstore. Simple formulas. What is it? 'Cleanser developed for even the most sensitive and dry skins.' Who is it for? It says 'ideal...

20/10/2016

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

Kate Somerville Goat Milk De-Puffing Eye Balm

Kate Somerville Goat Milk De-Puffing Eye Balm

Describe the brand in five words. Clinical. Desert Island Products. Results. What is it? An eye balm suited to de-puffing and cooling. Who is it for? Everyone, but you may...

28/09/2016

Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser

Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser

Describe the brand in five words. Niche. Clean. Indie (no pun intended). New. Fresh. What is it? A cleanser. Who is it for? Anyone - particularly good for dull skins,...

23/09/2016

Bobbi Brown Instant Detox and Skin Nourish Face Masks

Bobbi Brown Instant Detox and Skin Nourish Face Masks

Earlier this year Bobbi Brown launched additional face masks to their range, which already offers one of the better selections of skincare from what is essentially a makeup brand. The...

03/08/2016

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

Josie Maran Argan Creamy Oil Cleansing Treatment

Josie Maran Argan Creamy Oil Cleansing Treatment

Describe the brand in five words. Argan. QVC. Body butters. That's it - I'm sorry I literally have no clue who Josie Maran, is, or what her background is. This...

16/06/2016

OM Pure Glow Cleanser

OM Pure Glow Cleanser

What is it? 'This perfectly balanced cleanser instantly refreshes skin leaving it clean and glowing.' It's a gel cleanser. Who is it for? 'Suitable for all skin types, balancing oily...

14/05/2016

Kat Burki Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm

Kat Burki Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm

*Warning - make a brew. Describe the brand in five words? New. Interesting. Green. Bio processing. What is it? Repairs, renews and illuminates skin. It's a stretch calling this a...

14/05/2016

Sonya Dakar Buriti Purifying Cleanser

Sonya Dakar Buriti Purifying Cleanser

What is it? 'Effortlessly dissolves make up, dirt and impurities to leave your face feeling like velvet.' Who is it for? All skin types - particularly dry, mature or sensitive....

13/05/2016

Juice Beauty Cleansing Milk

Juice Beauty Cleansing Milk

It's organic so I put it in my hyacinths. What is it? 'This creamy formula deeply cleanses and removes makeup...' Who is it for? ...'while soothing normal, aging, or sensitive...

12/05/2016

3107 Heart & Soul Deep Cleansing Makeup Remover

3107 Heart & Soul Deep Cleansing Makeup Remover

What is it? A cleansing balm that can also be used as a mask. 3107 is made by the beautiful Dija Ayodele, a facialist and wellbeing therapist based in London,...

09/05/2016