Ole Henriksen - 3 little wonders mini

This professional strength AM/PM regimen rapidly reverses all visible signs of aging skin. Each proprietary blend works in synergy to reveal your most youthful, healthy & radiant complexion. With nurturing textures and indulgent aromas, witness the transformation as you delight in the experience of treating your skin.

The gift set includes: 

truth serum collagen booster 9.76ml: the vitamin C rich serum boosts collagen production and restores radiance back to the complexion.

Invigorating Night Treatment 7g: the overnight resurfacing gel dramatically improves the texture of your skin, helping to reduce the appearance of dark spots and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

sheer transformation 7g: an everyday oil-free moisturiser that works to improve the skin’s tone and texture whilst helping to reduce the appearance of dark spots.

This mini set is a great introduction to Ole's fantastic skincare products. I can't say enough about the invigorating night gel, It is great! I use it all over my face in the evening, to wake up with great results in the morning. If I have an outbreak I place a little on my finger and rub it on problem areas and by morning they are really on the way to being gone. This little set is also the PERFECT size for travel. As a bonus, you can refill each product, so you don't have to buy over and over once you're out. They're so cute and spillproof! Fitting wonderfully in my carry on bag and are great to apply to dry skin on a long haul flight or your skin care for a weekend away. I've used a couple of this brands products and am quickly becoming a huge fan.. The products are a little on the expensive side but once you try them you definitely know what you're paying for!... As they say "You only have one face" so good quality skincare is essential. Since using this set my skin feels so much softer and looks brighter, more youthful and rested... Which to me are fantastic results with a teething six month old baby!..

Available for £18.00 from Escentual.com

Have you tried any of the Ole Henriksen products, what's your favourite?

Radical Glow Set.

The Radical Skincare Skin Perfecting Screen SPF 30 is a broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium oxide. The formula contains diamond powder that reflects the light for a perfecting soft focus effect and a healthy glow. Radical Skincare’s new trylacel technology also claims to help protect, nourish and soothe the skin. It comes in a sleek white squeeze tube, is a pale iridescent pink shade and has a lightweight, watery texture. You only need a small amount of product, I use about a fifty pence size blob to cover my face and neck – the Radical Skincare Skin Perfecting Screen SPF 30 absorbs super fast without leaving a horrible sticky residue or a visible shiny veil on your skin.

This is probably one of the nicest facial SPF I've ever tried. I'm used to facial SPF's being thick, white and greasy, so this is like a dream. It's slightly watery in consistency with a hint of colour, it melts instantly into the skin, leaving behind a lovely matte finish and a healthy glow. As with most facial SPF's, it's designed to be applied after your moisturiser, and before your makeup. It gives a lovely base for makeup, meaning my skin is perfectly protected from the sun.. Meaning fewer wrinkles!! -Yay! 

The Radical Skincare Multi Brightening Serum is a brightening serum that promises to tackle seven causes of dark spots. The formula contains vitamin C that can stop melanin production, lighten existing dark spots, reduce sun damage and boost collagen production. And the algae extract in the formula tightens the skin while sea lily slows down and regulates the transport of melanin in the cells. The Serum comes in a chic-looking bottle with a twist-up pump. The serum is milky white, feels very light and also absorbs easily. I use it twice a day before I apply my moisturizer or night cream. Vitamin C is the active brightening ingredient in the serum and the formula doesn’t contain any aggressive bleaching agents like hydroquinone. Radical Skincare opted for a safer and more natural solution compared to many other dark spot treatments, which I love! 

I use two pumps to cover my face, using upward strokes. It leaves my skin lovely and soft, non greasy, meaning no residue is left behind, making it's a perfect base for applying your makeup onto. I can honestly say I've noticed a difference in the appearance of my skin. My skin tone appears more even, and the texture of my skin feels a lot smoother. I'm impressed, but at £95 for the full size, I don't think it will become a regular in my skincare routine. Unfortunately!..

If you fancy trying this duo Skin Perfecting Screen SPF30 40ml & Multi Brightening Serum 15ml you can pick it up for £68.00 at Space NK or online.

Have you tried anything from this brand? 

Eau Thermale Avène Soothing Hydrating Serum

The Eau Thermale Avène Soothing Hydrating Serum is designed as a complementary step in your current skincare routine to aid the maintenance of natural,radiant skin. It is suitable for all skin types especially sensitive skin. as there is literally nothing in it that would irritate their skin. The serum contains Avène Thermal Spring Water, which soothes the skin, reduces redness and stops irritation.  It is also particularly effective when applied to your face if you've caught the sun as it really reduces the redness and takes out the sting; I'll definitely be taking this to Sicily with me this year!

The serum is light, almost gel like in formulation and feels water based.  It is oil free making it perfect for those who have oily skin.  I have been applying it morning after cleansing and toning, before my day moisturiser.  It is fast absorbing and whilst you can feel it on your skin afterwards, it doesn't leave a film. Using the serum on a morning really smooths my skin and provides a great base for makeup application. I prefer to use something a little more intense at night, but that's just my preference.

Eau Thermale Avène Soothing Hydrating Serum* comes in lovely simple packaging containing a glass bottle giving it a luxurious feel, that allows you see exactly how much product you have left, However as it's in a glass bottle it isn't too travel friendly, but I can easily transfer some into a little pot, which I usually do with most of my products anyway so isn't a drama to me..(It also allows me to take lot's of different products!).

I was kindly sent mine from Escentual.com to review, It is currently on offer for £12.75 from £17.00 as they have 1/3 off French skincare. I really love Escentual as they have great discounts and amazing products! This really is a great simple addition to my skincare.

Have you tried any Avène products?

Vichy idealia life serum review

The Vichy Idealia Life Serum performs a global action on all aspects of this behavioural ageing, combining powerful correcting active ingredients with an illuminating, opalescent texture made up of golden and red pearls. This serum has been designed for when skin is overstressed, overexposed and unbalanced due to pollution, stress and poor diet, skin can look older than it actually is. It becomes prone to greyness, sallowness, uneven colouring and drawn features, while enlarged pores, oiliness and dry patches become a problem. 

This silky fluid aims to protect and improve all aspects of the skin’s appearance and texture to give the skin a more perfected look. Its core active ingredients freshen the complexion by evening out the skin tone, boosting radiance and refining pores. The bottle of the Idealia Life Serum is made of lovely, weighty glass in the Idealia range’s emblematic pink colouring. It has an lovely little pump which dispenses the right amount of product, two pumps is all I need to cover my entire face and neck.

The ultra-light concentrate formulated with regenerating Vichy Thermal Spa Water to suit all skin types, even fragile and sensitive. Its emulsified texture leaves a light, non greasy, protective film on the skin’s surface and protects the skin from the micro particles that it collects throughout the day. With it's innovative formula it is created with a complementary association of LR2412 and LHA. The LR2412 molecule is inspired by the jasmine flower’s process of repairing itself, accelerating epidermal repair and improving the skin’s natural ability to protect itself. LHA stimulates cellular repair in tired skin, and exfoliates the surface of the skin to better reflect light and reduce the appearance of pigmentation.

Did I like it? I don't even know where to begin in describing this product without giving you the impression that I'm trying to sell it! Since using this serum I have felt more confident with my skin. I have actually started going out without makeup on during the day when I nip doing my errands. It works instantly to illuminate my skin and create a more even complexion. Making it look healthier and younger. I also have noticed an improvement in my skin-tone and reduction in my pores. My wrinkles around my eyes have become softer and possibly even less noticeable. I seem to be experiencing less redness overall. The scent is lovely a blend of green tea leaves, white flowers and woods, which lingers very subtly with every application. I am so impressed... I want to try more products from the Idealia range. This sells for around £25.00 for 30ml.

Have you tried any Vichy products? 

Bourjois Happy Light Foundation & Concealer

Lights, Camera, Action!

Bourjois launches Happy Light, a new range that lights up the complexion for a radiant effect, without a shadow of imperfection. To bring you the most luminous of make-up solutions, Bourjois has created To bring you the most luminous of make-up solutions, Bourjois has created two new serum primers, a luminous foundation and a pro-quality concealer…

I picked up the Foundation & Concealer from the range, The texture of Happy Light Foundation is supple and so melting that it fuses with the skin and ensures an undetectable finish, with no masking and without a heavy or oily feel.

The ultra-fine and soft powders contained in the formula have been specially chosen for their softness and velvety feel.Also Flexible, the foundation becomes one with your facial expressions, without a stiffening feel, giving you 8hrs hydration.

The concealing power enhances the radiance of the complexion while concealing its imperfections, without thickness. It absorbs then reflects the light: the complexion takes on a new found radiance.

And, since they blend perfectly with the texture of the skin

The ultra-supple compact texture of Happy Light Concealer enables a targeted application, using a 

finger or a brush. Multi-action, it conceals dark shadows and blemishes while illuminating. And even though it's the product with the greatest coverage of the range, Happy Light Concealer knows how to stay undetectable! This doesn't go into my creases it just melts onto the skin improves the area & 

dissapears!

These Concealers really remind me of the Bobbi Brown Correctors/creamy concealers, I'm seriously hoping for a dupe here as £6.99 they are so much cheaper than BB's price!!.

(First Impressions) I am really impressed with both products, I love the original Healthy Mix & this reminds me a lot of it, but this has a more luminous effect on my face similar to the L'Oreal Lumi Magique foundation. I picked mine up from Superdrug as they were both on offer without around £4.00 off the retail price, so if you want to try them out it would be a good idea to grab them now.

I didn't pick up any of the Primer's but here is a little info about each one....

Happy Light Luminous Serum Primer - For normal to dry skin, an illuminating, moisturising version.With its light-as-air texture, Happy Light luminous primer leaves the skin soft, comfortable, moisturised and replumped. The complexion is immediately illuminated!

Happy Light Matte Serum Primer - Specially created for normal to combination skin, Happy Light Matte Serum Primer is also endowed with a treatment serum texture. It leaves the skin feeling velvety and enhances the skin texture: the pores are refined and the complexion is mattified in all lights.

Have you tried anything from this range yet?

Kiko Neon Glow Light Effect Serum

Neon Glow Light Effect Serum from the current Dark Heroine collection. Is a limited edition product that comes in a very glamorous box and inside is Something quite beautiful! An innovative breakthrough in cosmetics, brightness renewal serum for an immediately more radiant complexion. An exclusive solution that combines the moisturizing and smoothing properties of a gel with the brightening effect of the reflective particles contained in its internal helix. As the serum is dispensed, the gel combines with the luxurious pearls. 

The product is packaged in a transparent container in which the spiral of the purest pearls is suspended in a soft, transparent gel. The serum performs a complete action. The efficient technological packaging dispenses the two textures in a perfect mix.

Its formula is effective, containing ingredients to help revive the skin’s natural splendor and to prevent skin aging. The components of the gel act together with the full bodied, multi reflective pearlescent texture to provide elegant radiance to the skin. 

The face rediscovers a young and smooth appearance for a radiant glow throughout the day. Easy to apply for immediately visible radiance. Its effective formula massages the face with a revitalizing and intense action.

Once blended out on the skin it is a little shimmery, but when you put your foundation on top the effect is magical. It turns the shimmer aspect into a gorgeous luminous glow. It is not a primer, in that it won't mask your pores or promise to help your make up stay put longer, but it makes a lovely smooth base for your foundation. Leaving you with a lovely dewy 'Lit from within' finish.

The Kiko Neon Glow Light Effect Serum is £13.90 and is available from the Kiko website.

Caudalie vinoperfect radiance serum

This satin-soft serum from Caudalie is scientifically proven to lighten dark spots in just 4 weeks. Vinoperfect Radiance Serum Complexion Correcting will brighten and renew your skin leaving it truly radiant.

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum Complexion* Correcting will correct existing dark spots and prevent the appearance of new ones. Perfect to use in combination with your sunscreen, this serum will encourage an even, longer lasting tan and is heralded as Caudalie’s summer hero product. This silky serum provides anti-oxidant and anti-ageing action by stimulating collagen and elastin production.

I have been using this for 3 weeks now with my morning moisturiser & I must say that have have noticed that my skin does look more brighter than before, My skin appears more even & my cheeks seem less rosy, It also appears smoother, I've not noticed a massive difference with my fine lines around my eyes but as I have over 3/4 of a bottle left I will continue to use & report back if I do!

Caudalie claim that this serum is ideal for smokers, scar marks, sun-derived or age-related dark spots or pregnancy marks and will give your skin a more unified appearance, leaving you with a luminous complexion.

It has a lovely fresh, subtle citrus scent but the scent fades once applied to my skin, it sinks straight in, I then just apply my moisturiser over the top & then my Make up.

I have tried a few things from this brand before & have really enjoyed using them especially their Beauty Elixir!

What have you tried from this brand? 

This Works Perfect Skin Super Moisturiser

This has been a brand that has been talked about for a while now, I have been on the look out for a good Day & Night cream so decided to try this it is a Rich antioxidant cream that acts as a serum and a moisturiser in one. That is supposed to - Hydrates and revitalises dull looking skin, Helps diminish fine lines, Corrects uneven skin tone,Brightens skin by day & be Soothing & is 100% natural fragrance.

Modern: this works Perfect Skin Super Moisture combines the vitamin-packed, protective power of a serum with lasting hydration, for a one-step solution to hydrate, boost radiance and protect the skin from environmental stresses.
Natural: The potent concentration of Vitamin C, UK sourced Blackcurrant Seed Oils, Walnut, Evening Primrose Oil, Shea Butter and sugar based active penetrates deep into the skin to create an effective skin barrier, preventing loss of moisture and increasing flexibility and suppleness.
Beauty: this works Perfect Skin Super Moisture hydrates and revitalises dull looking skin, helps diminish fine lines and corrects uneven skin tone, to leave skin instantly revitalised, supple and smooth.

Directions for use: Apply this works Perfect Skin Super Moisture in the morning and at night. Use with an SPF during the day.

The scent is very strong it's a lavender/medicinally sort of scent great for bedtime as it's relaxing but I'm not sure if i like it for the day as you can still smell it when applied.

It is a lovely moisturiser & does make my skin lovely & soft but I'm not sure if i love it or would repurchase?

Available from this works Website for £22.50 inc free Delivery.

Do you have a favourite Day & Night Cream?