Skincare

EOS Summer fruit Lip balm

- Vicki 9 Comments

My lovely little brother recently went to NYC (lucky bugger) & i asked him to bring me a few things back. Not really thinking he would. So one of the things i asked for was the EOS Summer fruit Lip balm. I have seen these on lots of US beauty blogs & YouTube videos. I know there are a few websites that sell these in the UK, but i thought as he was these id get him to pick up one

This lip balm smells AMAZING! Oh my I can’t get over how nice it is. I keep getting it out my purse and smelling it. Getting alot of funny looks. I think half of why its so nice is its packaging, its in a sphere and it feels odd putting it on as we are so used to a tube when it comes to lip balm.

I’ve been using it underneath my Revlon Lip Stain to keep my lips nourished. This  little lip balm is great to throw in your handbag. The packaging is really robust and perfect for travelling / taking out & about. I just love it and I’m going to pick up a couple more when i can. If you can recommend any others let me know.

The good thing about these is that they’re 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free so thats good news for your lips.

I dont know what my brother paid for this (as it was a gift). I already have so many lip products but i just needed to try this and i’ve been pleasantly surprised its really lovely on the lips. It would be great for a holiday

Origins Skin Tone Correcting Serum

- Vicki 3 Comments
Origins Skincare Serum

Origins Brighter By Nature Skin Tone Correcting Serum – That’s a mouth full, isn’t it. I just want to say a few things about this, really. First off, I’m a lover of serums and have a fair few on the go at any one time as I really like the way they make my skin feel. My skin is often quite dry, and it just drinks up a serum. They sink in, and it feels like they’re doing all manner of great things (I hope they are too).

So this Origins one is quite amazing, it claims to be a skin tone correcting serum. My skin isn’t too bad in this department, but it did have some old marks (not scars) where I’d had a blemish or two, and it had left a dark mark on my skin and this little serum has helped over the past 4 weeks to even out the skin tone on those areas. It’s also great on dull skin too, I’ve been spending a lot of time in a yucky air-conditioned hospital over the past 6 months and my skin was looks so awful, just utterly dry and lacklustre. This serum along with the Origins Checks and Balances Cleanser which I blogged about here have really helped my skin and it’s looking more healthy and fresh. I feel like my old self.

This serum is really non-greasy and soaks into your skin, leaving it feeling smooth and hydrated. I highly recommend this if you need to put a little life back into your skin. I’d love to hear any other recommendations you have for Origins products.

Your Skin Will Drink This Up

- Vicki 4 Comments

I recieved this Caudalie Vinosource S.O.S. Thirst Quenching Serum in my Glossybox. I have only tried one other product by them – the Beauty Elixir –> You can read the post here on that. So other than that i hadn’t tried anything else by them so was excited to see this in my Glossybox. Its described as,

‘is a highly hydrating serum, ideal for extremely dehydrated skin and is suitable for all skin types’

Oh my word, this is so hydrating! There’s nothing else to say other than its amazing. This sample size lasted me about 3 weeks and I was really sad when it ran out. It left my skin feeling so soft and fresh. It’s quite a runny consistency so be careful not to squeeze out too much product. You’ll only need a small amount. But once massaged in to your skin it soaks in so fast and you really do feel like its working right away, my skin felt so smooth and not tight at all.

My sample size was 10ml – the full size will cost you £26.10 for 30ml from Feel Unique. At the moment i can’t afford the full size and im gutted as this is a great product. I’m on the look out for a voucher to get me some discount so if you know of any PLEASE let me know because i need this in my life. It’s a great product for hydrating and calming your skin. I know i will defiantly be buying the full size of this (at some point). So if you can i recommend trying this.

Did you get it in your Glossybox? What did you think of it?

Origins Checks & Balances Frothy Face Wash

- Vicki 5 Comments
Origins skincare gift set

This face wash came as part of a Be Bright Origins Gift Set. You get,

  • Brighter By Nature High Potency Brightening peel pads
  • Brighter By Nature Skin Tone Correcting Serum
  • Starting Over Age-erasing oil-free moisturiser with Mimosa
  • Checks & Balances Frothy Face Wash

I will review the other products separately. I just wanted to say how much I’ve enjoyed using the Frothy Face Wash. I use this in the morning in place of my Jurlique Cleanser (I still use this in the evening). I have to tell you that you need the SMALLEST, I can’t emphasise enough that you really need a pea sized amount of this to wash your whole face. This 50ml tube is going to last me ages.

This stuff lathers up like nothing else, it’s crazy, it certainly lives up to its Frothy namesake. It also smells so fresh, like mint, so if you like the smell of mint you will love this. Once on your face it feels like a creamy face mask, it’s quite a thick consistency – not that it hardens or anything like that. Once rinsed off it leaves your face feeling smooth and tight, not dehydrated, but your skin feels firm and really clean. It has a luxurious feel to it, which is nice as often face washes strip your skin of moisture and clog pores, but this doesn’t do that. It gives you a deep clean and leaves your skin feeling great.

I have very sensitive skin and found this face wash was very gentle and soothing, the creamy texture leaves your skin feeling moisturised and fresh. My skin has been blemish free and my t zone has been a lot less oily. The sample size in the box is 50ml, but you can purchase this separately

I really recommend this for dull, tired looking skin – give it a go.