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  • Thalgo Cold Cream Marine SOS Soothing Mask 50ml

    New Product Release for Summer 2018

    Thalgo Cold Cream Marine SOS Soothing Mask 50ml
    Specially formulated to soothe and refresh sensitive skin, while boosting its tolerance, this mask works in just 10 minutes. Fragrance free.

    Explore and buy now at: https://goo.gl/bp4W53

  • Back to basics skincare

    Indulge me for a second. You and I both know that the chances of you being on this site if you don’t already have skincare routine sorted are pretty slim. I’m not trying to teach you to suck eggs here, but sometimes it never hurts to check your facts and get back to basics. Remember, skincare doesn't need to be complicated to get results. It just needs to be well thought out.

    1. Cleanser

    Be wary of cleansers that promise you the world. If we’re honest, there's really only so much it can do. Most cleansers are only on the skin for a few minutes and frankly, that's not enough time to brighten, hydrate, tone, clear, and exfoliate your skin all at once. So, when you're looking for a cleanser, simple is best. Decléor Aroma Cleanse Micellar Oil 150ml is a favourite of mine. Simple, feels great on the skin and gets rid of makeup and dirt from the day. Winner.

    1. Exfoliator

    This is where moderation is key. Over-exfoliation, especially after you’ve discovered its skin brightening benefits, is a real problem people. Less is more. I know it’s tempting but trust me, you have that many layers of skin for a reason. Once a week with most exfoliators is more than enough. Acids are the best way to exfoliate in my book as they do the job without scrubbing away at your skin. Try Thalgo Clear Expert Exfoliating Lotion 125ml.

    1. Serum

    Now this is where the thought comes in. Think about what your skin really needs. Tackle the most pressing concern you have for your skin first. Serums work best when they are kept in rotation to keep your skin from adapting to them too much. Six months is the maximum amount of time to stick to one serum…then change it up. For hydration, try for a hyaluronic acid or for acne reduction and prevention, try a vitamin C alternative. You get the idea.

    1. Moisturiser

    Don’t skip the moisturiser. No excuses. No matter what your skin type. Even those of you with an oily skins. Trust me, your moisturiser isn’t what’s breaking you out. In fact, the less you moisturise, the more oil your skin will produce. Try a lighter formula for day time such as Decléor Hydra Floral 24hr Hydrating Light Cream 30ml, then step it up to a richer formula overnight. I reach for Decléor Aromessence Neroli Hydrating Night Balm 15ml.

    1. SPF

    All day. Every day. No excuses. In my eyes it should be the last step in all complete skincare routines. If you only do one thing…SPF. My favourite is Thalgo SPF50+ Age Defence Sunscreen 50ml. Just layer over your moisturiser for all day protection.

    As I said, this is a back to basics guide to skincare. I’m always an advocate for simple routines but to each their own. You can add on as many extras as you feel necessary at this stage, but these are my ride or die products that are non negotiable in every routine. A five step routine is all you really need to see results.

    xoxo

  • New Product Review – Decleor Micellar Oil

    You may have noticed a few new additions to our beauty arsenal with the arrival of luxury beauty brand Decleor. Let me tell you, no one has been more excited about our newest brand partner than me. I’ve always loved the brand due to their aromatherapy roots, but thanks to my persistent acne over the years, I’ve stupidly (I’m mentally kicking myself now) shied away from oil based products. 

    Now, if you’re an acne sufferer like myself, you know the fear. Oil = grease and grease = spots. Oh how wrong we are. Think about it…healthy skin needs moisture, hydration and nourishment. If you keep using harsh, drying and mattifying products to treat your skin, you’re going to end up in a dehydrated, sensitive skin nightmare. It’s a vicious circle and sometimes it takes a leap of faith to break it.

    Enter…Decleor and their new Micellar Oil. As I’ve been banging on about for years, if you don’t crack the cleansing part of your routine, you’re wasting your money on expensive moisturisers as they just won’t be able to do their job properly. Micellar oil contains a unique powerful formulation that stimulates microcirculation and leaves skin deeply cleansed. According to the experts at Decleor, micellar particles work even deeper into the pores, dissolving and dispersing impurities with a specifically formulated complex that gently removes all traces of make-up including waterproof formulas. Once massaged into skin, the fine oil particles kickstart microcirculation to boost radiance leaving the complexion nourished, refreshed and revitalised - perfectly prepped for the next skincare step. To me, that sounds like the perfect cleanser for problem skin, don’t you think?

    So I thought, why not? Let’s give it a go.

    Now I won’t lie to you (would I ever), when you first change up your skin routine, no matter how incredible the product, your skin will have a bit of a wobbly. Mine certainly did. But I urge you to stick with it as the results are worth it.

    I’ve introduced Micellar Oil as my first cleanse at night, and wow does it do its job. Makeup just melts with this stuff and my skin feels so clean and fresh after just one cleanse. It’s also super quick for those of you in a time crunch. I just use 2 pumps and massage into dry skin which starts the process of breaking your makeup down. Then I wet my hands and continue to massage. The oil turns into a more ‘milky’ consistency at this point. Then I just splash my face with cool water to remove. You can also use a damp cleansing cloth if you prefer.

    It’s so gentle and effective that I can’t see myself going back. My skin feels nourished and hydrated but at the same time, really clean. Isn’t that what we all want from a cleanser? Plus, it’s helped reduce the sensitivity I was getting on my cheeks. Winner.

    Don’t mind me…I’m just off to switch my whole skincare routine over to Decleor.

    10/10

    xoxo

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