Rosacea – A Success Story!
Completely forgot to mention this story: the lovely Elle from Product Placement tweeted me last month for a few recommendations for a friend who was a bit down about his Rosacea (redness in the skin). I recommended two favourite products, Eau Thermal Avene Anti-redness Rich Moisturising Cream (also comes in a ‘light’ version) and Sudocrem [...]
Review: Doctor Brand Blemish Relief
I’m not a huge fan of 3-step skincare sets, simply because you rarely like all three products. However, they’re handy for beginners and – in the case of the Doctor Brand Blemish Relief set – it works! I gave this to somebody in the office with a nephew dealing with acne and – after using [...]
Review: Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Firm
Fine lines underneath your eyes? You might want to look into this one… Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Firm helps to combat visible lines around the eyes and mouth area with a powerful firming complex. Seaweed Extract, Vitamins A, C and E, plus a healing shield of Organic Silicones, protect against damage, accelerate repair, strengthen elasticity and [...]
ESPA Dual Action Shavemud & Skinscrub
Your morning shave’s about to get a little more fancy… I recently had the opportunity to put a few products from the ESPA range to the test. ESPA is a luxury spa range that has a brilliant skincare line including a solid Men’s selection. Before I begin with reviews, i’ll say that right off the [...]
Review: NIA24 Eye Repair Complex
Everything I want from an eye cream, all in a single pot! Meet the NIA24 Eye Repair Complex. This ultra-rich eye cream quickly absorbs to deliver anti-ageing, firming and brightening action to the eye area. Correcting darkness, puffiness and lines, while fighting future damage. The result is a smoother, brighter, firmer eye area. [...]
The Trouble with Pore-Strips…
There’s nothing more satisfying than ripping a pore strip off your nose and seeing a gross field of blackheads. My brand of choice is Biore… However, before you use pore strips – there are a few things to bear in mind: Pore Strips are quite harsh on the delicate skin around your nose. If you’re [...]
Review: Ole Henriksen Blemish Attack Mask
Right, i’ve got the flu and i’m feeling pretty sorry for myself so here’s a speedy review of a brill product! Ole Henriksen Blemish Attack Purifying Mask minimises breakouts and reduces excess surface oil with calming botanicals. Suitable for oily to blemish-prone skin and this reparative anti-inflammatory mask is paraben-free. Featuring salicylic acid, zinc and [...]
Review: Urban Decay De-Slick in a Tube
Spring’s here! That means the return of dreaded greasy, shiny skin. As with most oil-control products, the female market has this area wrapped up so here’s something from Urban Decay that i’ve been loving recently… De-Slick in a Tube provides oil control and oil-absorbing action in an easy-to-use formula. The gel is completely color-neutral, so [...]
Review: NO NO Skin Clearance System
Quick review for a brilliant little gadget: The No No! Skin clearance system uses light and heat energy technology to quickly zap blemishes painlessly away with no chemicals, creams or medications. For the treatment of individual mild to moderate acne breakouts, No No! Skin can help pimples start healing up to 55 per cent faster [...]
SCforM Tests: Lumie Clear
Lights and lasers seem to be the new face of skincare with several brands coming out with light therapy products you can use at home. Most of these products focus on skin ageing but there’s also an emerging market for light therapy products that target acne. Ladies and gents, meet the Lumie Clear! Developed with [...]
Review: Dr Nick Lowe Spot Gel
This stuff is great in an emergency, here’s what Dr Nick Lowe has to say about his Spot Gel… Targeted and instant action! The perfect anti-bacterial gel to keep blemishes under control. The high potency of the anti-bacterial active ingredients helps fight the causes of skin breakouts. Can be used 3-4 times a day, dab [...]
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