Acid Toning

Introducing: The Gentle Acid

Introducing: The Gentle Acid

This gentle acid toner works hard to deliver the power of exfoliation, without the irritation...

03/07/2024

Introducing: The Control Acid

Introducing: The Control Acid

A decongesting exfoliating toner for breakout-prone skin that targets the root cause of congestion, controlling it before it occurs...

14/02/2024

The Light Up Kit Has Landed

The Light Up Kit Has Landed

The Light Up Kit is a full routine, worth £394 and is yours for £160. A saving of over 59%. This Kit has been curated to brighten, refine and give...

31/05/2023

NIOD: My Sensitive Skin Picks and 23% off | AD

NIOD: My Sensitive Skin Picks and 23% off | AD

I have been recommending NIOD products since the brand launched. They have something for everyone at a brilliant price point. Everything is backed by science and their formulas are sophisticated....

20/06/2022

Sali Hughes x Revolution Skincare

Sali Hughes x Revolution Skincare

“I’ve worked with great formulators and proven active and supporting ingredients to create a 100% cruelty-free and vegan-friendly core range of two cleansers, one exfoliant, one serum and two moisturisers,...

18/05/2022

FRIDAY ROCKS OFFER IS NOW LIVE

FRIDAY ROCKS OFFER IS NOW LIVE

To celebrate a fabulous year for Skin Rocks, including our launch, a 25% discount is now LIVE on The Acid Box and The Retinol Box. Available now at skinrocks.com. Use...

26/11/2021

EMPTIES 2020: ACIDS AND MISTS

EMPTIES 2020: ACIDS AND MISTS

Watch my Empties 2020: Acids and Mists here! Acids: Deviant Gentle Resurfacing Liquid: https://bit.ly/2GNVO5H Zelens PHA+ Bio-Peel Resurfacing Facial Pads January Labs Daily Brightening Tonic: https://bit.ly/2QtpM1i Mists: La Roche-Posay Toleraine...

03/03/2021

STRIVECTIN DAILY REVEAL EXFOLIATING PADS | AD

STRIVECTIN DAILY REVEAL EXFOLIATING PADS | AD

I have really fallen hard for StriVectin this year. I’ve used most of the range, from eyes to serums to moisturisers, so when they release an acid, you know I’m...

23/11/2020

TEN YEARS OF ACIDS

TEN YEARS OF ACIDS

TOP ACIDS FROM 10 YEARS – original IGTV here: www.instagram.com/tv Then... Pixi Glow Tonic: https://bit.ly/2SFomRv Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic: https://bit.ly/3da3awa Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 1970: https://bit.ly/2R8fMKt Dr Dennis Gross Alpha...

19/10/2020

SUMMER FRIDAYS SOFT RESET AHA EXFOLIATING SOLUTION

SUMMER FRIDAYS SOFT RESET AHA EXFOLIATING SOLUTION

This is a three-in-one nighttime treatment that exfoliates, brightens and may help reduce the appearance of pores. Used in the evening, this is a concentrated solution of 16% AHA’s including...

25/08/2020

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INSTA LIVE NO.2: ROUTINES/ACIDS

Hi All! Second night in - was meant to be acids but routines was the most-requested.. My book Skincare is released at the end of June: http://b.link/SkincareAR Mentioned in this...

29/03/2020

PIXI TONICS OVERVIEW AND UPCOMING EVENTS

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

OH GLOSSIER

OH GLOSSIER

You know those occasions where you see something so cringeworthy that you cover your eyes because you can't actually quite believe you're seeing it? I debated about whether even talking...

02/02/2018

AFFORDABLE ACIDS

AFFORDABLE ACIDS

After the Glossier post I received almost 500 comments in less than 24 hours, a lot of them asking for info on more affordable acids. I would start by saying...

30/01/2018

GLOSSIER SOLUTION

GLOSSIER SOLUTION

Describe the brand in three words (sentences?) Young. Trendy. Good. Who is it for? The brand: teens – late 20s. This particular product: Hard to recommend for anyone. What’s in...

29/01/2018

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

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

CHEAT SHEET - TYPES OF ACIDS

CHEAT SHEET - TYPES OF ACIDS

Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now   Hi Everyone! I thought it would be helpful to list a little extra info on some of the most common (and...

21/03/2017

P50 PIGM 400

P50 PIGM 400

There’s a new kid in town. While I was in Liberty yesterday I saw this on the shelf and grabbed it up. I don’t know how long they’ve had it,...

08/02/2017

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

Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion vs Clarifying Lotion 1.0

Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion vs Clarifying Lotion 1.0

There was a moment of panic earlier this year when Clinique very quietly stopped restocking Mild Clarifying Lotion, and equally quietly, slipped 1.0 Clarifying Lotion out with the standard 'we've...

02/08/2016

FAVE FIVES | ACID TONERS | July 2016

FAVE FIVES | ACID TONERS | July 2016

Hi All! I hope you're enjoying the Fave Fives - keep sending your requests. :) WHAT I’M WEARING: J. CREW Save the Bees T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/29p0HNn Swarovski Celestial Pierced Earrings: http://bit.ly/29J3u8o...

10/07/2016

NeoStrata Smooth Surface Daily Peel Pads

NeoStrata Smooth Surface Daily Peel Pads

  What is it? 'A daily home use peel is expertly formulated at an effective pH using a NeoStrata-developed delivery system for gentle yet optimal skin penetration.' Aka - acid...

28/04/2016

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Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Nightly Brightening Pads

What is it? 'Help brighten, smooth and tone while reducing the appearance of dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles. These luxurious, eco-friendly bamboo pads are saturated with antioxidant-rich organic fruit...

30/03/2016

Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Night Pads Extreme

Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Night Pads Extreme

What is it? Acid pads Who is it for? All skin types except those with obvious sensitivities to acids. What’s in it? Aqua (Water/Eau), Glycolic Acid, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20,...

26/03/2016

Avon ANEW Clinical Advanced Resurfacing Peel

Avon ANEW Clinical Advanced Resurfacing Peel

What is it? 'Professional-grade, at-home treatment pads that exfoliate, retexturise and resurface all skin types.' Acid toning pads. Who is it for? Everyone, except people with obvious intolerances/allergies to glycolic....

07/03/2016

Radical Skincare Age Defying Exfoliator Pads

Radical Skincare Age Defying Exfoliator Pads

What are they? 'Improve skin elasticity and bid a permanent farewell to dull skin with radical age defying exfoliating pads.' Acid toning in a pad. Who are they for? All...

17/01/2016

Glow Tonic hits Target!

Glow Tonic hits Target!

Thanks Pixi. This made me smile. GOOD NEW AMERICA! From this weekend you can pick up Pixi's Glow Tonic in 1500 Target stores nationwide. U.S. Customers are getting an exclusive...

28/08/2015

The Cult Beauty Box - more details

The Cult Beauty Box - more details

-> Sign up here <- Hi Everyone! OK. I know it's a fine line between doing 'reveals' and just plain winding you up - so I thought I'd give you...

23/08/2015

Pixi Glow Tonic Party!

Pixi Glow Tonic Party!

Smoking is still not cool Arnold. Think of the children. I know. I know. I know. It's been a while. Anyroad; I'm here. And this week I'm heading up a...

07/06/2015

The Top 10: Acid Toners

The Top 10: Acid Toners

  Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now    I imagine most of you lovely readers will fully expect what products are in my Top choices so before I...

10/04/2015

Biologique Recherche Lotion P50

Biologique Recherche Lotion P50

What is it? A liquid balancing exfoliator. Designed to strengthen the epidermis, exfoliate skin, regulate excessive sebum secretion, hydrate the skin, maintain the skin’s pH, and prevent and treat ingrown...

04/04/2015

The Month in Skincare - January

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

P50. Going going gone.

P50. Going going gone.

Remember all the excitement when Liberty said they would be stocking P50? I know. Me too. Liberty have just informed me that once their current stock has gone they will...

11/09/2013

Cheat Sheet - Routines

Cheat Sheet - Routines

  Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now   It’s easy to see how your skincare routine can be a little overwhelming – we are sold so many products...

04/06/2013

Clarins Gentle Exfoliator

Clarins Gentle Exfoliator

Describe the brand in three words. French. Spa. Heritage. Who is it for? Anyone in need of liquid exfoliation. Who should avoid? Glycolic-intolerant, Fitzpatrick 6 would be better using other...

16/01/2013

P50 and a lack of oomph

P50 and a lack of oomph

So I knew my readers were on the ball - little did I realise just how much. I bought a new bottle of P50 recently and being rather busy and...

26/10/2012

Cheat Sheet - Toners

Cheat Sheet - Toners

Toners of old are the Marmite of the skincare world. You either do – or you don’t. Unlike Marmite (it’s not for me) – I absolutely DO when it comes...

11/08/2010

Biologique Recherche and P50

Biologique Recherche and P50

Those two words fill my heart with joy. Not only did I do some of my advanced facial training here (brilliant memories of hazy Paris days and nights!) but this...

28/04/2010