Category Archives: Skincare

From face masks to cleansers and treatments, I talk about my loves and hates in skincare products.

Boots Botanics Radiant Youth Hydrating Eye Cream Review

I like Boots Botanics, the brand is a reminder that you can find skincare products that work effectively and don’t cost the earth. Now I’m not telling you that all budget skincare is holy grail or that your expensive serum … Continue reading

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Superdrug Vitamin E Hot Cloth Cleanser Review

I love hot cloth cleansers, in fact the Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser is quite possibly my holy grail and all time favourite cleanser. I also really like the Superdrug Vitamin E skincare range, it’s cheap and cheerful delivering results … Continue reading

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Vichy Mineral 89 Serum Review

I love Vichy, in fact Vichy is one of my favourite skincare brands and their serums in particular are simply wonderful. I’ve gone through an entire bottle of the Aqualia Thermal serum and I’ve tried their Idealia range as well … Continue reading

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Body Shop Skin Defence Multi Protection Essence SPF 50 Review

In a few recent posts I mentioned that I never really bothered with sunscreen on my skin (I know) and I’ve been researching into sun damage and decent sunscreens. I’ve also decided that going forward I am going to make … Continue reading

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Caudalie Premier Cru Eye Cream Review

Eye Cream is one of those products that I probably should be invested in but usually they disappointed me. I’ve tried high end and affordable eye creams from the Superdrug Vitamin E Eye Cream right up to the Origins GinZing … Continue reading

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Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser Review

Ah Glossier, the brand name itself became somewhat of a buzzword last year and I was lucky enough to receive some Glossier products to try from my boyfriend for Christmas. The Milky Jelly Cleanser is certainly a product that has … Continue reading

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Montagne Jeunesse 7th Heaven Charcoal Face Mask Review

Long time readers are probably going to see this title and be quite surprised – Montagne Jeunesse aren’t you allergic? There’s a bit of a story attached to this one I’m afraid. When I was in university I tried their … Continue reading

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Garnier Moisture Bomb Pomegranate Hydrating Face Sheet Mask Review

Can you believe it that I’ve only just tried a sheet mask?! I’m actually pretty surprised myself as I do love face masks so anything that makes that process easier and less effort is surely something to appeal. For me, the first … Continue reading

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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Hydrating Face Serum Review

I seriously need to try more Vichy because I’ve tried skincare products from them and there’s never been a product I’ve not liked. In fact the only product I disliked was the Normaderm concealer (too orange) but their serums are … Continue reading

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Garnier SkinActive Natural Aloe Extract Cleansing Milk Review

I made a skincare no-no, before I picked up this cleanser I used face wipes and I instantly regretted it, cue dry skin, blotchiness and the feeling that my skin wasn’t properly looked after. At the time I needed a … Continue reading

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