Skincare
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CHEAT SHEET - VITAMIN A - STAGES OF CONVERSION
Following on from yesterday’s review (see the updated one here) and the inci listing that wasn’t very clear, I thought a quick post on the conversion of vitamin A, and...
03/03/2019
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THE VITAMIN A REVIEWS - SHANI DARDEN RETINOL REFORM & TEXTURE REFORM
Product Name/Price/ML: Texture Reform- £80.00 for 30ml - £2.66 per ml. What category does the product fall into? (loosely) Mild/Beginner Who is it for? Suggested skin type and age? All...
02/03/2019
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VITAMIN A - THE CATEGORIES
OK let's get started. Reviews start tomorrow, videos to follow. While we're at the beginning I wanted to ask if you had any particular questions the you would like adding...
01/03/2019
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SAM FARMER
Hi Everyone, Sam is genuinely one of my favourite people in the industry. A cosmetic scientist, Dad and all-round good bloke. His line is available from: http://www.samfarmer.co Ocado - https://www.ocado.com/search?entry=samfarmer...
21/02/2019
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RETINOL Q&A | FEBRUARY 2019
Hi Everyone! A quick retinol Q&A to get us going in the vitamin A series. This is designed to help people new to vitamin A/considering starting to use retinol products....
10/02/2019
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NEW CLARINS DATES! | AD
Hi All! OK so I'm going back on the road with Clarins - this time to talk about their brand new range - something they've never done before.. To join...
07/02/2019
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PRODUCTS MADE FROM YOUR BLOOD
You may have seen a lot in the press recently about a 'blood cream' made from your own blood plasma. In answer to the multiple DMs and questions I've received...
24/01/2019
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FAVE FIVES: CLEANSING BALMS
Hi Everyone! All cleansers are listed below the video. yes to Coconut Cleansing Balm: http://bit.ly/2STkZnT1stor 2ndCleanse: 1stVegan: No (beeswax)Animal Situation: Leaping Bunny CertifiedFragranced: YesContraindications: probably best for drier skins Beauty...
13/01/2019
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SENSITIVE/SENSITISED SKINS - WINTER
Winter can be problematic for even the sturdiest skins, but is particularly harsh on sensitive or sensitised skins. Firstly, it’s helpful to know whether you have sensitive skin, in that...
01/01/2019
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BEST OF 2018
Hi Everyone! As mentioned towards the end and round-up of the video.. Lashes – Daxita Vaghela at Atherton Cox – http://daxitavaghela.com/about-daxita.html Hair – Josh Wood Atelier – https://joshwoodcolour.com/pages/salon Nails –...
31/12/2018
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SKINCARE 'GRAB BAG'
Just a quick one from Instagram as I know not all of you have the app. This is my daily skincare ‘grab bag’ that I carry around with me when...
29/12/2018
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MY MOST-CLICKED PRODUCTS IN 2018 & BUN FRIDAY..
Welcome back! Happy Holidays and Happy almost New Year! All details from the video can be found underneath the video below.. Things mentioned: Fave Fives: latest one is here: https://youtu.be/xE-qZTtqRO0...
28/12/2018
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HYDRATING MASKS - WINTER SKIN
Keeping to the theme of winter and potentially parched skin - some hydration masks that do more than just give you a temporary boost of water to the skin. The...
18/12/2018
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FACIAL EXFOLIATORS - WINTER SKIN
Heading back to the Winter Skin Cheat Sheet to take a look at exfoliation in the colder months. Although, being honest, there is nothing to stop you using these in...
17/12/2018
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WINTER SKIN ROUTINES - YOUR A.M. LINE-UP
It’s been a few years since I posted this Cheat Sheet about Winter Skin so I thought I’d take a quick look at it again this week – and break...
13/12/2018
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KATE SOMERVILLE BUILD YOUR OWN BOX 30% OFFER
Morning All! Just a quick one - Kate Somerville are currently running a Build Your Own Box offer and are giving you - yes only YOU lovely readers 30% off....
07/12/2018
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BEAUTY PIE JAPANFUSION PURE TRANSFORMING CLEANSER
Describe the brand.Membership club. Monthly payment. Cost of goods prices. What type of cleanser is it?Triple action: Gel to oil to milk. Who is it for?Anyone.What’s in it?ethylhexyl palmitate, water...
08/11/2018
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MURAD REVITALIXIR RECOVERY SERUM | AD
Describe the brand in three words. Doctor. USA. Hi-tech. Who is it for? Suggested skin type and age? All ages, but older skins will notice the benefits sooner and get...
05/11/2018
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WHAT HAPPENED TO GOOD GENES? | AD
Hi Everyone! When I mentioned in a recent video that I would find out what happened to Good Genes in the UK, Sunday Riley got in touch and asked me...
15/10/2018
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EMPTIES - FACE | OCTOBER 2018
Products featured: Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm – suitable for most skin types excluding perhaps heavily acneic: http://bit.ly/2qtw3wp Tata Harper Purifying Cleanser – all skins excluding sensitive or rosacea: http://bit.ly/2RKqHZD...
13/10/2018
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IN CONVERSATION WITH KATE SOMERVILLE (and me)
HER MAJ THE QUEEN is coming to town. If you fancy joining myself and Kate Somerville for an evening of skincare and chat, look no further. On Friday 19th October,...
05/10/2018
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DRUNK ELEPHANT BRAND OVERVIEW
Hi Everyone, Drunk Elephant has now launched in the UK on Space NK and Cult Beauty – finally! I filmed a quick overview last week – hope you find it...
02/10/2018
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MY BASIC FLIGHT ROUTINE
I took this picture back in April on my way home from a trip to Canada. I had packed much more than this in my flight bag on the way...
25/09/2018
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BACK TO BASICS - WHY WE 'DOUBLE CLEANSE'
Models coming from another show generally get at least two cleanses, especially if there was no skin specialist at the previous show. MUA use wipes and micellar water. And they...
18/09/2018
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BEAUTY PIE BRAND & CONCEPT OVERVIEW | AD
I do love a cleanser. Hi Everyone! Beauty Pie are offering you an extra £50 boost if you enter 'Carolinesentme' when joining up. This is on top of the usual...
16/09/2018
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THE BODY SHOP BRAND OVERVIEW | AD | CAROLINE HIRONS
Hi Everyone! For the first time The Body Shop have given my readers 20% off across all ranges both instore and online. The code is valid until 11:59pm on 3rd...
02/09/2018
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PIXI TONICS OVERVIEW AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Well if one brand has owned the word ‘tonic’ in the last however-many-years in the skincare world/beauty blogosphere it’s Pixi. Glow Tonic – one of the original glycolic ‘toners’, has...
23/08/2018
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SYLVIE & ALEX CHANTECAILLE
Hi Everyone! Chantecaille is available from chantecaille.com and Space NK, Liberty, Harrods, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales. The summer collection is available here: http://bit.ly/2Oi4Sy7 Information about Chantecaille's philanthropy is here: https://chantecaille.com/pages/philanthropy...
08/08/2018
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DRUNK ELEPHANT C-TANGO MULTIVITAMIN EYE CREAM
This is potentially the most ‘back and forth’ review I’ve ever written. Please persevere and read it through before you comment either way. Describe the brand in three words. ‘Clean...
30/06/2018
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GLOW RECIPE WATERMELON GLOW PINK JUICE MOISTURIZER
Describe the brand in three words. Korean-inspired. American. Who is it for? Suggested skin type and age? All skin types, especially ‘oily to combination’. What’s in it? Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon)...
25/06/2018
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SHEET MASKS - MASKS IN GENERAL..
So I'm just back from holiday - you may have noticed the radio silence. Anyway - while I was away I casually tweeted this out without giving it much thought,...
04/06/2018
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ALTRIENT C UPDATE
So back in October 2016 I blogged about this brilliant vitamin C that was introduced to me by Emily Dougherty, the now Editor-in-Chief of New Beauty magazine. Emily got me...
24/05/2018
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SKIN+PHARMACY RESTORING RETINOL TREATMENT WIPES
Describe the brand in three words. CVS OWN LABEL! Who is it for? Anyone interested in a retinol. What’s in it? Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Diphenylsiloxy...
14/05/2018
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BEST SKIN EVER - SEABUCKTHORN - LIVING LIBATIONS
Describe the brand in five words.Green. Almost painfully hippy L.A..What type of cleanser is it?Oil Who is it for?The brand say ‘everyone’, but I think this is potentially too rich...
12/05/2018
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JAPANESE SKINCARE - HADA LABO & KIKUMASAMUNE
When Steph mentioned these to me as ‘these big-ass hyaluronic acid lotions for like eleven bucks’ I obviously immediately ordered all of the ones that were relevant to me. Hada...
10/05/2018
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CONSISTENCY: WHAT TO USE DAILY, WHAT TO 'DIP' IN AND OUT OF
Quick mini post: I’ve just finished the cleansing tour with Clarins and one of the recurring themes during the 121 time was confusion over what was safe/appropriate to mix and...
04/05/2018
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PIXI BRAND OVERVIEW
Hi All! Thanks for watching – all products mentioned are below and all information can be found on https://pixibeauty.co.uk/collections/skintreats or .com depending on where you live…. Pixi are very kindly...
03/05/2018
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KATE SOMERVILLE COLD CREAM MOISTURIZING CLEANSER
What type of cleanser is it? Cold Cream – like it says on the jar. Think ‘what your grandmother may have used’. Who is it for? All skins except really...
01/05/2018
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JANUARY OLDS FROM JANUARY LABS AND A 15% OFFER
HI Everyone! This is my final interview from the best week ever in LA last month. January was so gracious with her time and very patient with the SWAT team...
30/04/2018
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JORDAN SAMUEL
Hi Everyone! The wonderful Jordan’s products can be found here: https://jordansamuelskin.com/ Kate Somerville’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJMG-O_7IvA Kate’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Complexion-Perfection-Ultimate-Beautiful-Hollywoods/dp/140192462X The views expressed on this site are the author's own and are...
16/04/2018
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IAN MARBER - NUTRITIONIST
Hi Everyone! Huge thanks to Ian for joining me. More information on Ian can be found here: http://www.ianmarber.com/ To reiterate, Ian is not the nutritionist I consulted for my health...
01/04/2018
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JOSH ROSEBROOK
Hi Everyone! The lovely Josh joined me in LA for a chat - I know you will find him as engaging, authentic and wonderful as I do. More info on...
30/03/2018
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EUCERIN POST UPDATE
Thank you for all the comments on the Eucerin video. I'm so pleased you're happy with it and yes have plans for more in a similar vein. I'm travelling this...
22/02/2018
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EUCERIN BRAND OVERVIEW | Ad
Hi Everyone! Eucerin is available in Boots and online at Boots.com. They are currently running a 3 for 2 which is up for another three weeks from today. Edit: 22.02.18...
20/02/2018
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EMPTIES | FEBRUARY
HELLOOO! Ok so this is long (obviously) and has lots of products and things I said I would link - if I've forgotten anything give me a shout. The Emma...
18/02/2018
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IT COSMETICS - CONFIDENCE IN A CLEANSER
What type of cleanser is it? It's a runny gel consistency. It's called a 'skin-transforming hydrating cleansing serum'. 'A revolutionary one-step skincare solution to cleanse and hydrate while leaving skin...
16/02/2018
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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
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HALL OF FAME - JOSH ROSEBROOK HYDRATING ACCELERATOR
I know it has been a while since I did a 'Hall of Famer' post, but I picked this up again recently when my skin was feeling the after-effects of...
12/02/2018