Over the years I've come to appreciate and love good skincar. With more advanced science and development than ever before I really believe that brands are coming out with some amazing products that can literally do wonders for our skin!
Below are 4 new skincare products (including two skincare/makeup hybrids) that I've been using for the past month and absolutely love - these really are the products to try out!
Below are 4 new skincare products (including two skincare/makeup hybrids) that I've been using for the past month and absolutely love - these really are the products to try out!
L'Oreal Pure Clay Detox Mask
£7.99 (currently on offer - £5) Boots HERE
This new release is one of three clay based masks that aim to purify and basically transform the skin. On looking at all three masks is was tricky to decide which one to go for - purifying, detoxing or glow. But in the end, I decided on the detox mask as I love nothing more than a deep cleansing mask that draws out all the grime and oil for my oily/combination skin. On trying out the mask a few times now I can say it was what I was looking for and more as it is a mask that dries on the face and really does soak up excess oil as you can see in the above image. It also leaves the skin feeling clean and fresh without feeling right once washed off. I've tried a number of clay masks from high street brands now and this really is the most detoxing for the skin. Nothing as amazing as the Glamglow face mask but a good alternative if you're on a budget! Beyond impressed with this mask.
La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo Unifiant
£16.50 - Escentual HERE
Merging skincare with makeup here I have the new Efflacar Duo Unifiant which could easily be mistaken for the original skincare product! This is an ideal product to wear on bad skin days or if you're trying to manage blemishes better. Much like a tinted BB cream with a slightly less liquid formula this give a light matte coverage to the skin but with the added benefits of Effaclar Duo - think pore unclogging, blemish healing and all round skin smoothing. I've used Effaclar Duo for years now and always go back to it when my skin breaks out as it's effective yet gentle to the skin, so I'm very pleased with this pairing! Side note - I've also been using the product similar to how I'd use a primer which creates a lovely base by evening out my skin tone and concealing any redness I may have.
Pixi Glow Tonic To-Go Toning Pads x 60
£16.00 - QVC UK HERE
Pixi Glow Tonic got a sister! Yes, this is just a different style of Pixi Glow Tonic (which is the bees knees!) that comes in pre-soaked pads making it travel-friendly and in my opinion, longer lasting. Exactly like Glow Tonic the pads stimulate cell turn over, exfoliate and do all kinds of amazing things to the skin! Results with these pads and the original Glow Tonic do take a month or so, but you can expect brighter and clearer looking skin. The main reason I love Pixi's glow tonic is it helps cell turnover around my chin area, removing congestion and bumpy skin, plus it also makes sure little blackheads don't crop up on my forehead or randomly on my cheeks - the woes of oily skin! Having used the liquid version and now the pads I really can say I much prefer the pads as there's no chance of me over applying the liquid to a cotton pad anymore and I find them just as effective!
Niod Photography Fluid Tan Opacity 8%
£18.00 - QVC UK HERE
Last but not least possibly a confusing product to understand but one that makes the skin look amazing! This bronzing serum can be used to contour or add a glow to the entire face and by reflecting pigments (there is quite a bit of science behind it!) making the skin look flawless both in real life and in photographs plus overall more tanned but in the most natural looking way possible! I've tested this out of course and it's all true, in fact I got carried away and applied even more when I saw the amazing effects it had on my skin - seriously lit from within stuff that just makes you glow, as if you are carrying around the most flattering lighting with you wherever you go. The serum is ultra light in formula so it doesn't ever look like you are wearing anything over your foundation and for that reason you can full on glow if you like. I can imagine this looking amazing on no makeup days but also mixed with foundation for a dewy slightly bronzed glow to the skin. Side note - I do have pretty fair skin and due to the low opacity it was totally fine for me. You can see before and after images of the product on the skin in the link above.
These are all outstanding new launches, so I hope you give some a go! Let me know if you do and what your thoughts are on them.
Have you tried any new skincare items recently that you absolutely love?
Fee xo.
This new release is one of three clay based masks that aim to purify and basically transform the skin. On looking at all three masks is was tricky to decide which one to go for - purifying, detoxing or glow. But in the end, I decided on the detox mask as I love nothing more than a deep cleansing mask that draws out all the grime and oil for my oily/combination skin. On trying out the mask a few times now I can say it was what I was looking for and more as it is a mask that dries on the face and really does soak up excess oil as you can see in the above image. It also leaves the skin feeling clean and fresh without feeling right once washed off. I've tried a number of clay masks from high street brands now and this really is the most detoxing for the skin. Nothing as amazing as the Glamglow face mask but a good alternative if you're on a budget! Beyond impressed with this mask.
La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo Unifiant
£16.50 - Escentual HERE
Merging skincare with makeup here I have the new Efflacar Duo Unifiant which could easily be mistaken for the original skincare product! This is an ideal product to wear on bad skin days or if you're trying to manage blemishes better. Much like a tinted BB cream with a slightly less liquid formula this give a light matte coverage to the skin but with the added benefits of Effaclar Duo - think pore unclogging, blemish healing and all round skin smoothing. I've used Effaclar Duo for years now and always go back to it when my skin breaks out as it's effective yet gentle to the skin, so I'm very pleased with this pairing! Side note - I've also been using the product similar to how I'd use a primer which creates a lovely base by evening out my skin tone and concealing any redness I may have.
Pixi Glow Tonic To-Go Toning Pads x 60
£16.00 - QVC UK HERE
Pixi Glow Tonic got a sister! Yes, this is just a different style of Pixi Glow Tonic (which is the bees knees!) that comes in pre-soaked pads making it travel-friendly and in my opinion, longer lasting. Exactly like Glow Tonic the pads stimulate cell turn over, exfoliate and do all kinds of amazing things to the skin! Results with these pads and the original Glow Tonic do take a month or so, but you can expect brighter and clearer looking skin. The main reason I love Pixi's glow tonic is it helps cell turnover around my chin area, removing congestion and bumpy skin, plus it also makes sure little blackheads don't crop up on my forehead or randomly on my cheeks - the woes of oily skin! Having used the liquid version and now the pads I really can say I much prefer the pads as there's no chance of me over applying the liquid to a cotton pad anymore and I find them just as effective!
Niod Photography Fluid Tan Opacity 8%
£18.00 - QVC UK HERE
Last but not least possibly a confusing product to understand but one that makes the skin look amazing! This bronzing serum can be used to contour or add a glow to the entire face and by reflecting pigments (there is quite a bit of science behind it!) making the skin look flawless both in real life and in photographs plus overall more tanned but in the most natural looking way possible! I've tested this out of course and it's all true, in fact I got carried away and applied even more when I saw the amazing effects it had on my skin - seriously lit from within stuff that just makes you glow, as if you are carrying around the most flattering lighting with you wherever you go. The serum is ultra light in formula so it doesn't ever look like you are wearing anything over your foundation and for that reason you can full on glow if you like. I can imagine this looking amazing on no makeup days but also mixed with foundation for a dewy slightly bronzed glow to the skin. Side note - I do have pretty fair skin and due to the low opacity it was totally fine for me. You can see before and after images of the product on the skin in the link above.
These are all outstanding new launches, so I hope you give some a go! Let me know if you do and what your thoughts are on them.
Have you tried any new skincare items recently that you absolutely love?
Fee xo.
