Category: Skincare
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Behind the scenes at Tropic
In the beauty industry where competition is fiercer than before and elbows sharply push you out of the way (sounds a bit like blogging), it’s harder to stand out and shout unless there is a big budget behind a campaign. One brand which thankfully doesn’t rely on hype or imitation is Tropic, founded by Susie…
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Venus Freeze at Sorbet Salons
It’s a known fact that the older we get, the less collagen we naturally produce – you know, the elasticated stuff that keeps our skin looking buoyantly supple and youthful looking. Sorbet, a chain of family-run salons in north London (of which one happens to be on my doorstep), offers a new kind of treatment…
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Belle Azul skincare
Barcelona. It’s one of my all-time favourite cities to visit and considering the last time I went was three years ago, I am definitely well overdue a return. So why have I mentioned Barcelona? Well it’s linked to a cosmetic and skincare brand by the name of Belle Azul, which originated in the Catalonian capital.…
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Pestle & Mortar: Erase cleansing balm
My favourite type of cleanser is a cleansing balm. There is something deeply satisfying about it melting into your skin and breaking down the particles of make-up and dirt. It always feels like I’m giving myself a mini luxe facial and to be honest, I don’t feel properly clean without using one in my daily…
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Kiehl’s: Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
When I hear the name Kiehl’s, I don’t think of bloggers and influencers waxing lyrical about their products, I think of this (time stamp is 0:42 by the way): 2018 marks the year I acquired my first Kiehl’s product and it’s one I stumbled on by chance when it was recommended by several people on…
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Previse: Marine Granules & Nutrify Ozone Defense Shield
A refreshing, new skincare has landed on our shores and it ticks a lot of boxes. Clean beauty and vegan friendly Previse’s slogan is ‘powered by nature, not by chemicals’ and their Zerofragrance range is a collection of seven plant-based, unscented skincare products free from essential oils and artificial fragrances, and specially formulated by dermatologists.…
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New Indulge Beauty store opens in London
An exciting new beauty shopping experience has opened in London’s Westfield Stratford City. The first of its kind in the UK, Indulge Beauty is a beauty destination for both men and women, with over 120 cult, classic and niche brands under one roof from The Ordinary to GHD. Never have I seen so many names…
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DHC: Astaxanthin Collagen All-in-One Gel & Beauty Lift Eye Care Essence Roll-On
Japan’s number one skincare brand, DHC, recently released two new products to add to its arsenal. The first under the spotlight is the Astaxanthin Collagen All-in-One Gel*. Housed in a big and bright orange pot, the Astaxanthin Collagen All-in-One Gel is more of a thick (orange tinted) cream than a gel. Loaded with super antioxidant astaxanthin,…
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The Ordinary: Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
It’s fair to say Pixi’s Glow Tonic is worthy of the praise it attracts – a gentle yet effective exfoliating toner that helps tone, firm and tighten the skin but also removes dead skin cells for a healthier looking skin but at £18, it’s not exactly budget-friendly. If you’re on the look-out for a decent,…