Skincare
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 these days...
04/06/2013
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm - a rant and a review. - RE-REVIEWED 16.07.13
Let me say this about this cleanser. It comes with a flannel. Yes. A flannel (washcloth for my confused US readers). Amen, praise the maker – praise whomever you choose...
08/05/2013
Shiseido Expert Sun Aging Protection SPF30
I thought I'd keep the reviews of the SPF's as user-friendly as possible - i.e. not let the brands overwhelm with the science and marketing blurb and just give the...
26/04/2013
Georgia Louise launching in SpaceNK
Launching this June in SpaceNK is the Georgia Louise skincare range. Initially opening with 4 products - Georgia Louise is a British -born facialist now based in New York and...
23/04/2013
Aveda skincare - it's not all about the hair you know!
My recent stint in Liberty reminded me of how much I used to love Aveda skincare and what a gem it is.. The counter is opposite the Queen Mary room...
17/04/2013
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
elemental herbology Purify & Soothe Facial Cleansing Balm - Review
Continuing recent cleanser reviews - I've been using this off and on in recent weeks. The jury is out to be honest. It's a perfectly lovely balm, very thick and...
27/03/2013
Aurelia Miracle Cleanser - Review
I recently posted about Aurelia's launch and the great promise it seemed to hold for those of us that like clear labeling and conscientious ethics. Well so far, by and...
26/03/2013
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 dehydrated...
23/03/2013
Clarins Extra-Comfort Cleansing Cream
As promised I'm trying to review as many of my favourite (and not-so-favourite) cleansers pretty much consecutively. First up is Clarins Extra-Comfort. I've probably been using this on and off...
22/03/2013
Clarins Skin Beauty Repair Concentrate - Review
OK moving on from yesterday (please) - this little beauty is an example of what Clarins do really well. Skin Beauty Repair Concentrate should be in everyone's skin SOS kit....
07/02/2013
Clarins Double Serum - the review that never was.
So here's the thing - this is set to be Clarins biggest launch this year. It has already had rave reviews from BBB and Ree - both of whom also...
06/02/2013
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
New Year Skincare - Daily Beauty AM
If you follow me on twitter or Instagram you'll have already seen pictures like this - this is my morning routine of the moment. I thought I'd try and put...
03/01/2013
2012 Awards. Most Missed Brand. Kate Somerville.
Yes its all good and well smiling down on me looking all peachy-skinned and fabulous - but its really all a big wind-up ISN'T IT KATE?! That's it - turn...
16/12/2012
The lovely Dr Tom Mammone from Clinique
Dr Tom Mammone. Executive Director of Skin Physiology and Pharmacology Clinique Research & Development, Worldwide So here is the blog post that almost never was. The charming Dr Tom very...
13/12/2012
Thought for the Day: Stem Cells and Bollocks
Stem Cell: noun - BIOLOGY plural noun: stem cells 'an undifferentiated cell of a multicellular organism which is capable of giving rise to indefinitely more cells of the same type,...
28/11/2012
Cheat Sheet - Winter Skin
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now The change from warm to cold to central heating to cold to office to travel to central heating etc can really make...
23/11/2012
Current high-end skincare routine (some).
I have a habit of posting my daily skincare regimen on Instagram - the above made my skin feel so lovely I thought it warranted a post of its own....
23/09/2012
Spirit of Beauty Orchid and Mandarin Facial Cleansing Gel - Review
I first came across this brand at an ‘Intro to NutriBeauty’ event.Clare Harvey, the woman behind the range is an internationally recognized expert in flower essences and a healer with...
18/06/2012
REN Clearcalm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser - Review
I came across this a couple of months ago and thought it might be suitable for those days where my skin just doesn't know what it wants to do with...
08/06/2012
Overnight Travel Kit
I went on an overnight trip to Monaco earlier this week - more of which to come at a later date. I snapped off this pic very quickly as I...
21/04/2012
Cheat Sheet - Top Tips for Great Skin
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now Obviously, everyone is different – but in general – these are some basics if you’re wondering where to start…. Cleanse your skin...
09/04/2012
Spotlight on Supplements
I've been asked a lot recently about supplements - what I would recommend and what I take myself. So when I was getting everything out this morning I thought I'd...
19/03/2012
Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise - Me
I seem to always be talking about or recommending the same products recently so I thought I would mix it up a little – and take blatant advantage of my...
24/02/2012
Hall of Fame - Kate Somerville Goat Milk Cream
I love it when I stumble across a product that over-performs and becomes a staple in my skincare wardrobe. This is one of those times. I bought this in New...
27/10/2011
Product of the Week - balance Me Radiance Face Mask
This weeks's fabulous Product of the Week is.. There is nothing not to love about this product. Firstly – it’s made by the girls at balance Me – one of...
05/10/2011
Elemis freshskin
I love a little Elemis - they were the first entry in the Mouth Hall of Fame and have consistently provided high quality, well-thought-out, must-have products. Yesterday I attended the...
23/03/2011
Current Skincare Routine - January/February
I posted on Wednesday about the changes I have consciously made to my lifestyle, diet and skincare routine. The upshot of it for me is that organic/natural has had to...
04/02/2011
Acne Rosacea. No more?
Our Founder and skincare expert Caroline Hirons talks about her experience with Acne Rosacea, and share her top tips...
02/02/2011
My Staple Diet - Cleansers
I am often asked what products I use. To be honest I change my skincare more often than I change handbags. But I do have a few fallback staples that...
11/09/2010
Emma Hardie Rejuvenating Night Cream
I know I'm a little obsessed with Emma Hardie. It's not my fault. It started with this - one of the BEST cleansers I have EVER used. And I have...
07/07/2010
Cheat Sheet - Vitamin D & SPF
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now BRITS AS SOON AS THE MERCURY HITS 20 degrees C Gone are the days of my youth basting on a foil suntanning...
25/05/2010
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
Cheat Sheet - Facial Massage for Cleansing/Post-Cleansing
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now Firstly - a moment on cleansing - get thee to an oil-based cleanser - NOW. Like attracts like - oil in your...
11/04/2010