Skincare
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 things...
30/10/2016
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
*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
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
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
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
Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser
What is it? 'An innovative creamy, moisturizing cleanser that gently removes impurities and makeup without stripping skin of essential moisture.' A hybrid between a cream/oil cleanser. Who is it for?...
28/03/2016
Honest Beauty Refreshingly Clean Gel Cleanser
What is it? A gel cleanser. (I know: obvious.) Who is it for? It makes no skin type specific references, but after using it I would suggest it's better for...
27/03/2016
Sonya Dakar Eye Wash
When I posted this picture on my Instagram last week it received more mixed reviews than usual. Most of the comments were based around the Flash Facial (the majority love...
24/03/2016
Boots Botanics Hot Cloth Cleansing Balm
What is it? The blurb: 'This deep-cleansing balm contains a luxurious blend of Shea Butter, Rosehip and Jojoba Oil to leave skin smooth, soft and clean. The gentle polishing action...
15/02/2016
What to Buy? The Body Shop
I've been using something from The Body Shop, in some shape or form, for over 30 years. The modern day Body Shop retains Anita Roddick's values, while having the financial...
23/01/2016
What to Buy? Tata Harper
Where to start? I've never met a Tata product I didn't like. So good is the choice, that the hardest part for this type of review is singling out individual...
16/01/2016
Most Used Products of 2015
Apologies if you caught this the first five minutes it went up. There was something wrong with the upload so I had to redo it. Anyway: I decided to go...
13/01/2016
What to Buy? Kate Somerville
One of my most-asked questions on social is 'What should I buy from XXX brand?'. There are lots of brands that contain within their offering things that I think everyone...
09/01/2016
A Guide to NIOD
OK here's the thing - I have loved everything I have tried from Deciem. Grow Gorgeous, Hylamide, Hand Chemistry etc - all excellent. There is no doubt in my mind...
07/12/2015
Dehydration Week - Black Chicken Remedies Love Your Face Serum
Ok so everyone outside of Australia will complain about this one, but I figure my Aussie readers get SO screwed with exchange rates and so many products are unavailable to...
01/12/2015
Hall of Fame - Zelens Z Luminous and a 30% discount across Zelens.com
Ah Dr Lens. My favourite Italian. After Rocky Balboa. This bottle of whiteness saved my face from significant pigmentation and is therefore going straight into the Hall of Fame. What...
26/11/2015
Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum
What is it? 'A hyaluronic acid serum that hydrates and soothes even the most sensitive skin while smoothing fine lines and restoring youthful elasticity. Targets fine lines, dullness and dehydration...
29/10/2015
Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum
I should start this post with an apology. There are a few product reviews coming your way this week and they're none of them cheap. They're all LUSH, but we're...
26/10/2015
Dr Brandt Glow Overnight Resurfacing Serum
What is it? 'A potent nighttime skin renewal serum with retinol.' Who is it for? People looking for the extra boost that retinols give. Vitamin A is a proven ingredient...
19/10/2015
Pixi Glow Mud Cleanser
What is it? 'This active yet gentle cleanser with 5% glycolic acid exfoliates to reveal a glowing, healthier-looking skintone.' It's a clay cleanser. Who is it for? All skin types...
05/10/2015
Bobbi Brown Extra Balm Rinse
Keeping with the cleanser theme, I am also enjoying this surprisingly thick balm from the Brown that is Bobbi. I have the tube version and am already convinced that it...
03/10/2015
Bobbi Brown Intensive Serum Corrector and Concealer
I think everyone I know owns a Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick. And Bone eyeshadow. And quite possibly the original Corrector and Concealer kit. Where I was absolutely on board with...
08/09/2015
Goldfaden MD response
Last Saturday I posted this review about Goldfaden MD's Sun Visor product. Understandably a lot of their customers that read the blog were concerned and I started receiving worried messages...
14/08/2015