Skincare
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
Quick Fixes. Odacite Serum Concentrate - Hydration
Whilst packing for a couple of trips during the last month I realised that although I always have 'Quick Fixes' in my bag, I've never actually talked about them in...
15/08/2015
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
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