Summer often brings a vast improvement to my mature, sensitive, dehydrated skin, but it still needs a lot of hydration this time of year. I’ve developed a foolproof routine that adds moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. And it’s just four steps. After cleansing, I apply Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Boosting Facial Serum. While I…
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I do love facial oils, but night-time oils and I just don’t seem to get on. Maybe my expectations are too high, but these specialist oils are costly and I expect them to work. I get better results from my normal daytime facial oils, and will probably give up on overnight oils altogether. Aurelia Cell…
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I probably spend too much time thinking about how I’d live if I inherited lot of money. Of course, I’d be responsible, but surely I’d be allowed a few treats. If I ever came into an unexpected windfall, I’d be straight over to the Sisley counter for a bit of luxury. For this review, I’m leaving…
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I had high hopes for this product. Sunday Riley makes one of favourite skincare products ever, and the reviews of her new night oil with retinol were favourable. It’s expensive, as most of her products are, but it does contain blue tansy, chia seed oil, and blackberry seed oil – none of which are cheap.…
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I am a fan of Terry de Gunzberg’s products both with YSL and under her own brand By Terry. The Touche Eclat highlighter she created is genius, and her Terrybly Densiliss foundation is my absolute favourite. She is a master at melding skincare and makeup together and I use and love a lot of her products.…
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I tend to be fairly agnostic with it comes to skincare brands. A brand can excel at one product, and completely fail with another. Just because someone makes a great cleanser doesn’t mean their facial oil is just as good. But sometimes, it is. In fact, sometimes a brand gets a lot of products just right. British…
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It’s been very, very cold in Scotland for the last few days. The central heating is working overtime, and the air both inside and out is harsh on the skin. The area around my nose is red and sore. Time for some intensive treatment. This facial oil is wonderful for dry, aggravated, red winter skin. It’s…
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Layering skincare has been a revelation for me. Without really noticing, I’d been slowly adding steps to my routine for the past few years. I started with cleansers and SPF day creams. Then I added serums and night creams. Soon after came essences and chemical exfoliants. Early last year, I discovered the joys of facial oils, and more recently,…
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It might seem counterintuitive, but massaging oil onto your face a couple of times a day is great for your skin. Applied over serum, facial oil helps to restore natural lubrication to the skin, making it appear healthy, plumped and glowing. Odacite Serums, which contain no water or silicones, are actually closer to a facial oil than a serum.…
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