My Winter Skincare Must Haves

January 23, 2017March 1, 2018 - Vicki 2 Comments

Jurlique Jasmine Hand Cream

All year round I have dry hands and I always have to have a hand cream with me. It has to be one that doesn’t just make them feel smooth but one that actually hydrates them and stops them feeling dry again within minutes. One of the first products I ever bought from Jurlique over 10 years ago was one of their luxurious hand creams & all this time on I still adore them. I’m currently using their Jasmine one and it has a light fresh scent and includes safflower seed oil & macadamia nut oil, blended with glycerin, aloe vera, calendula, honey, violet & chamomile extract which replenishes skin with deep hydration.

Tropic Super Greens Nutrient Boost Serum

I thoroughly enjoy using serums in my skincare routine, they’ve become a step I look forward too. Yes, this serum from Tropic Skincare is green and it does have an unusual scent but do not let that put you off. This is a luxurious serum which at full price is £42 and I have to say it is worth every single penny. It is a serum that combats quite a few skin concerns including dull, tired, skin and also addressing troublesome skin by helping repair inflammation and heals blemishes.

The key ingredients are Super Greens (which you might be more familiar seeing on your plate rather than in your skincare) such as Kale, chlorophyll and maca root extracts which help rejuvenate dull skin and organic tamanu oil helps to repair inflammation and heal blemishes. Green coffee extract not only stimulates skin cell renewal, it protects against pollution which is a major factor in premature ageing and dull skin.

This lightweight serum addresses so many skin concerns and the rich, nutritious, natural ingredients ensure this is a product that you can rely on to deliver results. If you get chance you must give this serum a go.

Roger & Gallet Ultra Nourishing Oil

This Roger & Gallet Body Oil is beautifully nourishing and leaves your skin with a healthy glow & feeling very hydrated. Also just as important as all the lovely skincare benefits the scent of this is incredible, the fig is my favourite scent and the Fig scent in this is beautiful and it’s so long-lasting on the skin and smells divine. It has that signature fresh Mediterranean Fig scent that I love but it has a slight sweetness to it too & I can smell it on my skin for hours. I use this after shaving my legs to keep them feeling as smooth and soft for as long as possible and during the winter I also like to use this on my knees and elbows as they always get very dry. I love that although this is an oil it never feels greasy or heavy on the skin.

Decléor Lip Balm Luxuriant Nourishing Lip Balm

You can’t go through Winter without having a lip balm strategically placed in your car, handbag on your desk and coat pocket. I always have one close at hand at all times. I have been using this Decléor one whilst I work at my desk and its helping combat the effects of central heating drying out my lips. This is one of the more luxurious lip balms I have used, it is enriched with marjoram essential oil, shea butter and macadamia oil which all help to hydrate, sooth and protect your lips.

Vichy Double Glow Peel Mask

I have spoken about this mask quite a few times and I’m still not over how much I love it, its fantastic at helping to remove dead skin to promote a healthy glow and during the Winter I can use all the help I can get combating dull skin. This mask has a cooling almost jelly-like texture which feels soothing on the skin and the combination of volcanic rock and AHA both gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells to revive and rejuvenate your complexion. I have been using this at least once a week for a couple of months and I notice the results. It’s a really good mask to use the evening before an event or special occasion as your skin will have that healthy glow then next day.

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My Little Box January 2017

January 19, 2017 - Vicki 2 Comments

Quite often subscription boxes can feel quite underwhelming and a little repetitive but I have recently been introduced to My Little Box and they have reignited my curiosity of the subscription box.

‘Created in Paris, My Little Box brings a monthly selection of French-inspired fashion, beauty, and lifestyle picks right to your door. With a surprise theme every month, each box promises to bring a touch of Parisian chic to the lucky recipient’

This is a lifestyle box so you get a nice mix of treats inside which I really like. This is their January Box and it is focused around having a ‘Fresh Start’ and being focused on what you want to achieve. Its a very positive box which included a sweet illustrated card included with a lovely positive message. It seems My Little Box always includes these pretty illustrations and they’re nice enough to frame and keep.

In the January Box you get 4 beauty related products and 2 more lifestyle additions. So the two lifestyle bits in the box are my favourite and they’re, a very pretty snood and a gorgeous planner to help you you organised for the year ahead. I know that most months the products arrive in a box but this month they have put all your goodies into a beautiful tote style draw string bag. This is going to get a lot of use from me, I find these so handy to travel with and to organise bits and bobs.

The snood is a pretty dark blue with a taupe pattern running through. It feels soft and is a good colour for getting a lot of wear from. I always wear a scarf so is this right up my street, although I think my Mum has her eye on it too. It’s a nice size & I am able to wrap it round twice and it still is comfortable to wear. Very happy to have this in my box.

The beauty products included are mostly all from My Little Box, which I don’t mind too much but it would have been nice to have a little variety. They included, a hand cream, body lotion, toothpaste (by Merci Handy) and a tiny sachet of Garnier conditioner.

I will pop the hand cream into my handbag, you can never have too many tubes on the go! During the colder months I do tend to moisturise more so the body lotion will get used up before too long but the Toothpaste isn’t that exciting to me nor the Garnier sachet but on the whole I do like the January Box & I am looking forward to seeing what My Little Box have in store for February.

The Timeless Planner is my favourite thing in this months box (bag) I like the illustrations & positive messages throughout but I also like that it doesn’t have any dates in there, you’re free to start it when you like or customise it to your needs. Its fantastic quality and it is more that just a diary. I’m looking forward to using it.

If you want to browse past boxes or start a subscription then pop over to My Little Box

This box was kindly sent to me for review

Current Go To Face Masks

January 17, 2017 - Vicki Leave a comment

Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator Mask

This is a super scrubby mask – its not too abrasive but I would air on the side of caution if you have super sensitive skin. I like to use this mask every 2 weeks or so depending on how my skin is feeling. Its a really great way to help your skin feel smooth and to revive your skin to get its healthy glow back. I find this mask is quite relaxing and I think it is because it has menthol which is such a soothing scent and it also has grape pulp which will deeply moisturise your skin. The scrubbies are environmentally friendly and are natural micro-grains, derived from corn so no need to worry about them being harmful to marine life and the oceans.

Origins Drink Up Intensive Mask

Such a cult skincare product and one that I have used a lot over the years. I only have a tiny sample size at the moment but it was enough to take away with me to Scotland in December to combat the dry, cold weather. It contains Avocado Oil and Apricot Kernel Oil which deeply quenches compromised moisture reserves whilst Japanese Seaweed repairs skin’s barrier. This overnight mask will replenish moisture all night and ensure you wake up to a lovely hydrated, refreshed looking complexion. This is a great mask to use over these colder months, or I like to use it on long haul flights because it is just like a rich moisturiser and nobody knows you’re wearing a face mask.

Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask

This is one luxury product I love and have repurchased, much to my husbands dismay. This is one of those masks that you use when you need your skin to look AMAzing quickly. I use it before I go out, or have special occasion to attend, it gives my skin a boost of hydration and works some kind of radiant magic so after 10 minutes my skin looks refreshed, rejuvenated and my makeup applies like a dream. You can leave it on longer for a super pamper but this is fab when you’re in a rush. This beautiful mask is enriched with anti-aging active ingredients and contains trace elements, vitamins and anti-aging ingredients to restore the vitality and freshness to you dull skin.

I know that Sisley are a very expensive brand but I have to say this mask is worth every penny. Its more of a treatment and one that you see results from, so for that reason I always have a tube of this in my collection and really like it. It is just as well that a little product goes a long way otherwise I would be in trouble.

Elemis Pro Collagen Quartz Lift Mask

I would say this is targeted more for older skin so 35+ and it’s a very luxurious cream formula. It is a mask that combines the power of Quartz with Padina Pavonica (a unique Mediterranean algae with proven outstanding anti-ageing benefits), adaptogenic Noni (preserves the skin’s elasticity, thus slowing the aging process), Moringa and Argan Tree Oil to instantly uplift and hydrate the skin, minimising the signs of ageing for a more youthful, firmer appearance. It is a lovely mask to apply in the evening to put the goodness back in to your skin whilst helping to address the early signs of aging.

Caudalie Instant Detox Mask

This is another great mask to use if you’re pushed for time, it is a detox mask so it is going to draw out all the impurities and excess sebum in your skin. You only need to use a thin layer of this and leave it on your skin for 5 – 10 minutes, then remove with your warm cloth. It is a great mask to use to address tired, dull skin, this mask is very gentle but effective. Main ingredients are pink clay, grape marc and coffee. Grape Marc is Detoxifying, draining whilst Pink Clay, Coffee are Clarifying and Papaya Enzymes give Immediate radiance so this mask is like a kick start for your skin!

What face masks have you been using to keep your skin looking refreshed and healthy this January?

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Decléor 5 Piece QVC TSV

January 7, 2017February 16, 2026 - Vicki Leave a comment

Mark your calendars people!

QVC is renowned for its Today Special Value (TSV), they always manage to offer big brands with incredible savings and on Sunday 8th January for 24 hours only QVC will be launching a fantastic TSV from one of the world’s leading professional aromatherapy skincare brand, Decléor. They’re offering a fantastic luxurious Salon Essentials Anti-Ageing Skincare 5 Piece Collection* which is an incredible way of starting 2017 with fabulous skin!

Combining nature’s purest and most potent active ingredients, DECLÉOR scientifically selects and masterfully blends premium Essential Oils to deliver for each skin need, targeted and proven skincare solutions. Understanding that beauty and well-being are intrinsically linked, DECLÉOR offers a unique sensorial experience that visibly enhances the skin’s natural health and radiance.

This wonderful Decleor Salon Essentials Anti-Ageing Skincare 5 Piece Collection includes 5 hero products for ultimate head-to-toe hydration, including 4 special super-sized, to ensure you don’t run out of your favourite product anytime soon! You get a great mix of skincare and body care to help combat that post Christmas slump and get your skin looking radiant and healthy.

The collection includes,

Aroma Cleanse Soothing Micellar Water

This supersize 400ml Soothing Micellar Water is paraben-free and contains Rose Essential Oil to calm, soothe and protect the skin against external irritants, Natural Bisabol to soothe the skin and microdroplets of micellae to help trap and eliminate impurities and makeup.

Aroma Confort Moisturising Body Milk

This supersize 400ml Systeme Corps Moisturising Body Milk is beautifully rich and is formulated with Coconut Oil, Meadow foam Oil, as well as vitamin E and D. This multitasking lotion, improves your skin’s elasticity and firmness, leaving it with a soft, velvety texture.

Hydra Floral 24hr Hydrating Light Cream

This is Decléor’s best-selling moisturiser, and it’s now available in this larger 100ml tube. The lightweight formula is enriched with Wild Pansy Extract, Samphire Extract and Neroli Essential Oil to provide your skin with that much-needed 24-hour hydration, whilst Moringa Oleifera Proteins and Sunflower Extract will protect against free radical damage and environmental aggressors.

Aroma Solutions Energising Gel

Another super-sized 200ml version of your favourite body treatment. This is the perfect product to use to help get smooth, firm skin whilst also visibly reducing scaring and stretch marks. Prolagène Gel contains an amino acid called Proline L., which is similar to plant collagen and helps re-build the skin’s supporting fibres. The formulation also includes Osmanthus Absolute for its potent healing action. This gel leaves an invisible supportive and protective film making it perfect to use during and after weight loss, particularly during pregnancy, for smoother and firmer skin.

Aroma Essence Neroli Hydrating Night Balm

This is one of my favourite Decléor products, it is so luxurious and is lovely to massage in to your skin at night. Its active ingredients include essential oils of Basil to purify and heal the skin, Neroli to soften and Camomile to prevent the appearance of dark spots and calm the skin, plus Tonka Bean to boost micro-circulation. A combination of plant oils including Avocado, Hazelnut and Beeswax help hydrate and repair. This is one product you need in your regime to revive tired looking skin!

This Decléor set is valued at a whopping £270 and is being sold for £66. That is a huge saving, and it’s available on Sunday 8th January for 24 hours ONLY! This is going to sell out quickly, so make sure you’re ready to snap one up.

Decléor 5 Piece Salon Essentials Collection QVC TSV

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