Skincare
SkinCeuticals AOX+ Eye Gel
Updated 9.07.15* What is it? 'This breakthrough serum-in-a-gel contains a synergistic antioxidant combination to help protect the delicate eye area from oxidative stress, while targeted actives revive under-eye skin and...
07/07/2015
Zelens Z Luminous Brightening Serum
What is it? 'This advanced serum visibly brightens, smoothes and hydrates the skin.' Who is it for? 'Someone who wants to diminish the appearance of dark spots and discolouration, even...
20/06/2015
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
My Travel Skincare Kit
Plenty of room for more! ;) So keeping with the travel theme, this is what I brought with me to L.A. this time around. I don't travel lightly, you may...
28/05/2015
Kate Somerville Mega-C Dual Radiance Serum
What is it? 'A supercharged face serum for a double dose of radiance. This revolutionary, high-tech radiance serum is packed with 10 percent vitamin C and youth-enhancing bioactive omegas 3,...
22/05/2015
Serums update!
I started the day with the intention of answering all of your questions on the serum clinic and writing more serum reviews. Before I did that I wanted to make...
17/05/2015
Clinic - Serums
Whilst we're mid-month of Serums focus I thought it would be good to do a quick Q&A/Clinic on the topic so that further reviews during the month may prove to...
15/05/2015
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum
What is it? A hydrating serum. Who is it for? A serum for 'women with sensitive skin looking for deep and lasting hydration'. (Dear Vichy, Seems a tad sexist no?...
14/05/2015
Sjal Bio-Regeneratif Serum and Rose Aura Cleansing Set Giveaway
To celebrate the launch of their beautiful Bio-Regeneratif Serum, Sjal are offering one lucky reader the opportunity to win not only the new serum, but the beautiful Rose Aura Cleansing...
28/04/2015
Cheat Sheet - When to use natural, when to reach for the 'chemicals' or 'synthetic'
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now Before you read on - when I use the below terms I take them to mean: Chemical-led: products that contain non-'natural' ingredients...
27/04/2015
5 Days, 5 Faces
Tata cleanse, Clinique Mild Clarifying, Tom Ford Essence, Dennis Gross MD eye, Kate Somerville Deep Tissue Repair and Tom Ford Intensive Infusion Ultra Rich moisturiser The last five days have...
22/04/2015
Tracie Martyn Amla Purifying Cleanser
What is it? 'An anti-ageing Cleansing Concentrate'. Who is it for? All skin types. What’s in it? Well this is the fun part. I checked every retailer that stocks this...
03/04/2015
Clinique Liquid Facial Soap (extra mild!)
What is it? 'All the benefits of Clinique’s famous dermatologist-developed facial soap in a new liquid formula. Cleanses without stripping protective lipids.' Who is it for? Ok it says 'very...
28/03/2015
Tata Harper Purifying Cleanser
It would be easy to say that I couldn't love this cleanser any more if it sang for Duran Duran or the Chili Peppers but let's play fair and give...
04/03/2015
Budget Week - Day 1 - and an extension...
So here's the thing. I fully understand that the word 'budget' is different for everyone. I do. What's budget to some, may be unattainable to others. What's 'affordable' to XX...
17/02/2015
Antipodes Grapeseed Butter Cleanser
What is it? 'A luscious butter cleanser to leave your complexion feeling divinely fresh and deeply cleansed.' What's in it? Prunus Dulcis (Sweet Almond Oil)*, Butyrospermum Parkii *(Shea Butter), Beeswax*,...
13/02/2015
L'Occitane Shea Cleansing Oil
What is it? 'With its silky texture, it efficiently removes impurities and make-up (including waterproof) in a single step.' An emulsifying cleansing oil. What's in it? Possibly acne/allergy/troubling for some...
07/02/2015
Mizon Returning Starfish Cream
And now on to the cream that raised the most interest last week on my Instagram feed. What is it? 'A unique moisturizer formulated with 70% starfish extract to actively...
06/02/2015
Mizon Egg White Bubble Cleanser
What is it? 'The ultimate purifying and rebalancing daily face wash for all skin types.' What's in it? Water, Methylglucamine, Butylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Pvp, Olive Oil Peg-7...
03/02/2015
Cheat Sheet - Where should I spend most of my money in my routine?
Shop the full Skin Rocks Range Shop now The answer is always, always serums. The rise of serums has definitely, in my opinion, bumped moisturisers off of the top spot...
01/02/2015
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
Sunday Riley Good Genes
*This review refers to the Good Genes Lactic Acid, not the Glycolic. What is it? 'A brightening, multitasking, radiance treatment and mask.' 'Naturally brightens and improves radiance, texture and circulation.'...
28/01/2015
First Aid Beauty Milk Oil Conditioning Cleanser
What is it? 'A complete facial cleanser that removes makeup and impurities as it nourishes and conditions skin, lashes, and brows.' Ergo: a milky/emulsifying cleanser for everything. What's in it?...
27/01/2015
The Body Shop Nutriganics Softening Cleansing Gel
How I missed this sitting on the shelf of The Body Shop until recently I do not know. It's right up my alley. What is it? 'Smoothing, refreshing gel-to-oil cleanser'...
17/01/2015
Hall of Fame - Tata Harper Replenishing Nutrient Complex
This post is written to you in the fading midst of a beauty panic. Upon doing research for this post - it became obvious that this product was not listed...
02/01/2015
Clarins Extra-Comfort Cleansing Cream VS Clarins Extra-Comfort Anti-Pollution Cleansing Cream
Just over a year ago I wrote this post about the genius idea that Clarins had to discontinue my beloved Extra-Comfort Cleansing Cream and replace it with update it with...
19/11/2014
White Rabbit Comfort Cleansing Balm
The best selling high-end cleanser in the UK is Eve Lom - the 200ml size outsells everything else in it's category and it is £84.00. I know. I've always said...
19/10/2014
MV Organics Gentle Cream Cleanser and Rose Smoothing and Protecting Moisturiser - review by London Makeup Girl
Long-time blog readers will remember the lovely Lydia from London Makeup Girl. Blogging as Grace London until last year, LMG was one of the first blogs that I read and...
13/10/2014
JustBe Cleansed Cleansing Balm
This review is shamefully overdue inasmuch as I have had the cleanser for a while and for some stoopid reason hadn't picked it up. Remedied! JustBe is a brand from...
06/08/2014
10th Anniversary of Neal's Yard Wild Rose Beauty Balm and a fab Giveaway!
Earlier this year I was invited to see the Head Office and manufacturing plant of Neal's Yard as part of the 10th Anniversary of their amazing Wild Rose Beauty Balm....
10/05/2014
Official Statement from Clinique
I've received a lot of comments lately stating that this balm, beloved by so many of us, is being discontinued. I asked Clinique for a statement - and received this...
16/04/2014
Nude Advanced Renewal Serum
Nude's Advanced Renewal Serum has just gone on sale in Space NK and is worth checking out. An updated version of their original Advanced Cellular Repair Serum, it's suitable for...
20/03/2014
REN Omega 3 Optimum Skin Serum Oil
This is easily the most recommended product from the last 3 months or so of skin consultations. Like my most favourite discoveries, I came across it almost by accident -...
11/02/2014
The Body Shop Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-Oil
One of the most recommended products in my skin consultations is a serum/oil. For all skin types and all skin conditions. There's always one that will work for someone. From...
22/01/2014
Beauty Myths No.5 - if you have oily skin you don't need to moisturise
The biggest mistake people with oily/combination skin make is to try and 'strip' the skin during the cleansing stage - to the point where it squeaks (faints) - and then...
10/01/2014
Merumaya Melting Cleansing Balm
This review is so overdue that it's borderline embarrassing. Merumaya launched just over a year ago and is the brainchild of Maleka Dattu, a force in the industry and a...
09/01/2014
rms beauty Raw Coconut Cream
I suspect it would be easier to get a great picture of Elvis Presley (alive) than of this product. White tub, white product, so much white. So allow me to...
07/01/2014
Empties. Georgia Louise Cleanse & Heal Balm
Upon grabbing this to use as a mask in the bath last night, I found empty no.2 of 2014. Nicely, I had just enough to use it one last time....
03/01/2014
Clarins Extra-Comfort Cleansing Cream - discontinued
Friends. Following on from last week's rant about Darphin Purifying Balm being chucked on the bonfire, news reaches me that one of my all-time favourite 'go-to' cleansers is no longer....
05/11/2013
Jane Scrivner Nourishing Cleanser - Hall of Fame
A couple of weeks ago I spoke on a panel at Professional Beauty Manchester about changing trends in the industry. Jane Scrivner was on the panel with me and when...
28/10/2013
Glycolic Facial Cleanser - Anthony Logistics for Men (AND WOMEN)
I'm a great believer that there are very few products made for men that women can't use also (Tena pads aside, the truth can also be found in the reverse)....
10/10/2013
BALMOLOGY CLEANSE Neroli and Sweet Basil Cleansing Balm
I've had varying questions/reactions to previous balm reviews - a lot of concerns re fragrance - synthetic/too much/not enough - and texture - too runny/not thick enough/not a real 'balm'....
17/09/2013
The Body Shop up their game. Camomile Cleansing Butter and Oil.
Last weekend I had my usual pre-September clear out and re-organised pretty much everything - including products for testing - which due to the school holidays had taken a back...
05/09/2013
Estee Lauder New Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II
Regular readers of this site will know that I originally never fully embraced the 'all-worshiping-never-questioning' adoration that most beauty journalists had for ANR. It always seemed that any time there...
24/07/2013
Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm - review and Hall of Fame entry
OK so the downside of constantly recommending (unintentionally) brands that are only available in limited distribution is a lot of unhappy readers contacting me from the US (mostly) to say...
18/07/2013
balance Me Cleanse and Smooth Face Balm (and Radiance Face Oil - secret spot weapon)
balance Me (their spelling) are an old favourite - if you like 'natural' products that really are 'natural' - this brand is for you. What is it? The Cleanse and...
16/07/2013
Aromatherapy Associates Soothing Cleansing Balm
Apologies for the lack of posts. My NY business trip ended in food poisoning which made the jet lag worse which meant I was asleep forever when I returned -...
15/07/2013
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