Tag: Skincare Routine

REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic

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Disclaimer: We received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own.

Sun exposure, sand, and salty water tends to leave my skin very dehydrated, so toner is an essential stage in my skincare routine, especially when I am on holiday.  I love REN skincare products so was really pleased to receive a bottle of their Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic which not only gives my skin a healthy glow but also gives it the hydration boost it craves.

Delivering multiple benefits in just one step, this refreshing toner not only helps to eliminate dead skin cells, but it exfoliates it too, leaving skin looking brighter. The toner is gentle enough to use every day and the energising formula helps to smooth skin, even out skin tone and visibly tighten pores as well as minimising the appearance of fine lines and pigmentation.

I have been sweeping it across my face with a bamboo pad after cleansing and as well as removing the last traces of make up from my skin it adds a layer of weightless moisture, giving my skin the hydration boost it craves.  The toner not only smells divine but is gentle on my skin leaving it feeling refreshed and revitalised. It has really improved the condition of my skin; it now feels more hydrated and the pores on my forehead are definitely a lot less noticeable. The toner also helps prime my skin meaning my serum and moisturiser absorb better and I am finding I need less moisturiser as my skin is a lot more hydrated. After a couple of weeks used my skin not only looks more radiant but healthier too.

As well as using it as part of my skincare routine I think it will be perfect for freshening up my skin after a day at the beach and I will be packing it in my suitcase when I go on holiday this summer.

Highly recommended!

250ml RRP £30

Annabelle Minerals Serums

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Disclaimer: we received these products free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own

I have reached the age when looking after my skin has become a lot more important. Since hitting the perimenopause my skin is drier and the fine lines and wrinkles are becoming more and more noticeable so I was really pleased to be given the opportunity to try a selection of serums from the new skincare range from Annabelle Minerals

Facial serums are an essential step in any skin care routine, they are lightweight and easily absorbed and offer concentrated key ingredients. Annabelle Minerals have three serums – Glow Juice (20% Vitamin C) Repair Juice (0.3% Retinol) and Clarity Juice (5% Niacinamide) and the serums are designed to work alongside moisturiser. Used twice a day they will make a noticeable difference to how the skin looks and feels.

It takes around 4-6 weeks to start seeing benefits from new skincare products so with three serums to try I decided the best way to test them was to use each serum on a different part of my face. It’s been 6 weeks since I started using them and I am amazed at the difference they have made to my skin.

The Glow Juice Serum is my favourite of the three, after a couple of weeks the fine lines around my eyes were noticeably softened and as the weeks went on they continued to fade. This was a very pleasing result and it was also good to see that my skin is looking brighter too.

The Clarity Juice provides nourishment to my skin and it has really helped with the visible pores on my forehead, it has minimised their appearance and I am hoping with continued use I will continue to see an improvement.

The Repair Juice contains retinol which is a real wonder product. It stimulates skin renewal processes, improves elasticity, reduces the visibility of pores, evens out skin tone and texture, and reduces inflammation. Anyone new to using retinol should start by applying the serum twice a week to build tolerance, gradually increasing application to daily. I have been using this at night and my skin is clearer and the fine lines at the corner of my mouth are becoming less noticeable. I also noticed that my skin looks and feels smoother.

Annabelle Minerals products are 100% organic and it’s good to know that as well as doing a great job fighting the visible signs of aging these serums are good for your skin too. The silky serums are a very effective addition to my daily beauty regime and I was surprised to discover that they are only £27.90/bottle – a lot cheaper than other serums I have tried and much more effective.

If you want to read more about Annabelle Minerals products you can read our review of the lip and eye pencils here

Purifide Skincare Products

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DIsclaimer: We received these products free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own

When I was a teenager I didn’t really get that many spots and skincare wasn’t something I really thought about. As I got older and started to see the first fine lines and wrinkles appear I began to take more of an interest but never quite managed to get into a regular routine, only applying face cream when I remembered – which wasn’t every day. I recently started suffering breakouts due to hormonal changes caused by the perimenopause so the arrival of a parcel of Purifide skincare products was very welcome indeed.

Acnecide make skincare products for acne and blemish-prone skin and the Purifide range is inspired by the latest dermatology science and expert approaches in acne treatments and clear skin skincare. The products in the Purifide range are:

pH Control Cleansing Face Wash – used 2x a day this product helps to maintain skin pH and reduces bacteria which can help to prevent breakouts. It foams nicely leaving my face feeling lovely and clean.

Blackhead Control Deep Exfoliating Cleanser – containing 2% Salicylic Acid. This gentle cleanser cleanses and exfoliates, helping to unclog pores and prevent spots. It is a nice texture, not too harsh on my skin and leaves my face lovely and soft.

Oil Control Mattifying Moisturiser – with a matte finish it offers long lasting hydration and helps to keep skin hydrated and clear.

Daily Cleanser – a mild soap free face wash specifically formulated to gently cleanse sensitive spot prone skin. Containing Glycerin, Liquorice Root Extract and Zinc this foaming cleanser reduces oil and shine, leaving my skin nice and clean and soft.

Daily Moisturiser with SPF30 – this lightweight non-greasy moisturiser is suitable for all skin types and hydrates and protects the skin.

Microbiome Equalizer – with a light, non greasy formula this cream hydrates the skin, it absorbs quickly leaving my skin nicely hydrated.

The products are designed for use by all ages and were just what I needed to get my skin under control again. It takes about a month to see results from a new skincare product and after 6 weeks I am starting to see a big difference in my skin which is now clearer and spot free.

Available from Boots, Superdrug, Amazon, Asos, Look Fantastic, Just My Look and Tesco

Hada Labo Tokyo Anti-Aging Skincare

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Disclaimer: We received these products free of charge for the purpose of this review but all thoughts and opinions are our own

As a #perimenopausal 40 something woman I have reached the age when fine lines and wrinkles are becoming more prominent so when I received a parcel of @hadalabotokyo_uk products to try it really felt like Christmas had come early for me.

The anti-ageing range from Hada Labo,  the best selling and award winning Japanese skincare brand, is specially formulated to help rehydrate, rejuvenate and restore bounce and elasticity to your skin and also targets fine lines and wrinkles, so everything I need in a skincare product – the big question is do they work……………I can honestly say YES they do!

The range consists of the following items

Anti-Aging Super Hydrator RRP £17.45

Anti-Aging Wrinkle Reducer Day Cream RRP £18.45

Deep Wrinkle Corrector Eye & Mouth Area Cream RRP £16.95

Special Repair Treatment Night Cream  RRP £19.99

Anti-Aging Facial Sheet Mask RRP £2.99

It’s been a month since I started using them and I was amazed just how quickly I noticed a difference in my skin. The Anti-Aging Super Hydrator is applied by simply patting on to skin after cleansing and before applying moisturiser. Containing super Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen and Retinol your skin really will thank you for this hydration boost.

The Deep Wrinkle Corrector Eye & Mouth Area Cream is used morning and night and patted around the eye and mouth area. I have a lot of fine lines, especially around my eyes and applying the cream twice a day has really helped improves the fine lines and made them less noticeable.

The day and night creams are lovely and rich and have a gentle fragrance. They simply melt into my skin and don’t feel greasy at all. My skin feels a lot more hydrated and is definitely more radiant.

The sheet mask is perfect to use when relaxing in the bath. When you tear open the packet and remove the mask, it is folded up and saturated with serum and you simply line the eye,nose and mouth holes up with your face and press it to your skin and then leave it to do it’s magic for the recommended 15 minutes. It leaves you with a glowing complexion at the fraction of the cost of a facial!

These skincare products look and feel a lot more expensive than they are and with their eye catching red packaging they look very Christmassy and are just the thing to keep your skin hydrated this winter.

Available from Superdrug