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Dermalogica Phyto Replenish Oil
Tuesday, October 04, 2016
It's officially Autumn and the English weather has finally caught up as it's now gloriously chilly and autumnal *yay*. However, with the colder weather, I need to amp up my skincare and include richer products to help with my dry and temperamental skin. As always the lovely people at Dermalogica have the answer!
I have a new and lovely addition to my October skincare routine, the *Dermalogica Phyto Replenish Oil (£62, 30ml) which contains Camellia and Tamanu Oil as well as Orchid Flower, Chia Seed Oil, Rice Bran and Sunflower extracts to replenish protective lipids that can be depleted by ageing and environmental stressors. It's free from parabens, artificial fragrances and colours - it's most suitable for normal to dry skin.
Firstly, I have to say that I'm not a fan of the packaging; I think it looks quite medical as all Dermalogica products seem to look and the dispenser isn't great for dispensing an oil as it can be a little messy - I think a pipette dispenser would have been far better!
The oil itself smells amazing, so floral and earthy, I love it! It applies like a dream and leaves my skin smooth, soft and comfortable although I do only use this oil in my evening skincare routine as when used during the day and under makeup, it can be a bit heavy and too oily. The oil doesn't irritate my temperamental, sensitive skin which is fantastic - I find that all of the Dermalogica products I've tried have been great for my sensitive skin. The product came with a leaflet with various DIY facial massage techniques for wrinkles, detoxing and stress which is really useful and something I haven't thought of before! Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.
I have a new and lovely addition to my October skincare routine, the *Dermalogica Phyto Replenish Oil (£62, 30ml) which contains Camellia and Tamanu Oil as well as Orchid Flower, Chia Seed Oil, Rice Bran and Sunflower extracts to replenish protective lipids that can be depleted by ageing and environmental stressors. It's free from parabens, artificial fragrances and colours - it's most suitable for normal to dry skin.
Firstly, I have to say that I'm not a fan of the packaging; I think it looks quite medical as all Dermalogica products seem to look and the dispenser isn't great for dispensing an oil as it can be a little messy - I think a pipette dispenser would have been far better!
The oil itself smells amazing, so floral and earthy, I love it! It applies like a dream and leaves my skin smooth, soft and comfortable although I do only use this oil in my evening skincare routine as when used during the day and under makeup, it can be a bit heavy and too oily. The oil doesn't irritate my temperamental, sensitive skin which is fantastic - I find that all of the Dermalogica products I've tried have been great for my sensitive skin. The product came with a leaflet with various DIY facial massage techniques for wrinkles, detoxing and stress which is really useful and something I haven't thought of before! Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.
Have you tried anything from Dermalogica? Do you change your skincare during the colder months?
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Dr Botanicals Moroccan Rose Facial Oil
Monday, August 22, 2016
Before I started blogging I had no idea about skincare, how important it is and how many products there are! Growing up, I had the cleanser and moisturiser from the Boots own cucumber range which I loved and when I was about fifteen my auntie bought me a Liz Earle set and since then I've been hooked. One lesson blogging has taught me is the important of a consistent skincare routine and how amazing serums and facial oils can be.
I was kindly sent the *Dr Botanicals Moroccan Rose Superfood Facial Oil (£66.72, 30ml) to test out and I'm loving it. Dr Botanicals products are vegan certified and 100% of the ingredients are natural. The facial oil contains Vitamin C, Vitamin A and almond oil.
First up, I just want to say how gorgeous the packaging is! I love the pipette dispenser and the packaging design; the scent of the facial oil is also gorgeous. To me the facial oil smells like rose water and turkish delight; the oil has a pink tint to it as well.
I've tried a few facial oils and I love them, this one is a little different, not just because it's a pink colour which somehow makes it nicer to use but it is also absorbs almost the instant it touches the skin - it makes it a little less pampering to use in my opinion but the oil leaves my skin smooth and moisturised without a greasy residue. I do have sensitive skin and this oil didn't irritate my skin but I don't use it on the most sensitive areas anyway. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.
I was kindly sent the *Dr Botanicals Moroccan Rose Superfood Facial Oil (£66.72, 30ml) to test out and I'm loving it. Dr Botanicals products are vegan certified and 100% of the ingredients are natural. The facial oil contains Vitamin C, Vitamin A and almond oil.
First up, I just want to say how gorgeous the packaging is! I love the pipette dispenser and the packaging design; the scent of the facial oil is also gorgeous. To me the facial oil smells like rose water and turkish delight; the oil has a pink tint to it as well.
I've tried a few facial oils and I love them, this one is a little different, not just because it's a pink colour which somehow makes it nicer to use but it is also absorbs almost the instant it touches the skin - it makes it a little less pampering to use in my opinion but the oil leaves my skin smooth and moisturised without a greasy residue. I do have sensitive skin and this oil didn't irritate my skin but I don't use it on the most sensitive areas anyway. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.
Have you tried anything from Dr Botanicals? Do you have a favourite facial oil?
Oilixia Brilliance Facial Oil
Saturday, October 10, 2015
When the weather becomes colder and the seasons change, my skin always becomes drier and dull so I introduce richer moisturisers, hydrating masks and nourishing serums and facial oils into my skincare routine. The lovely people at Oilixia kindly sent me their *Oilixia Brilliance Facial Oil (£37, 30ml) which instantly made it into my daily skincare routine.
The facial oil contains kahai oil, IBR-TCLC and Gatuline In-Tense as well as retinol and plant oils rich in vitamins. Retinol is an effective and commonly used anti-ageing skincare ingredient. An Oilixia consumer study found that 94% of the women involved saw a visible improvement in skin softness and smoothness.
I have been using the facial oil on and off for over one month as part of my evening skincare routine and I love it! I love the look of the packaging and bottle, it feels quite fancy and the pump is handy although I personally think a pipette may have been better as a dispenser. The oil feels rich and nourishing on the skin and it feels like an extra layer of protection and moisture over my dry, sensitive skin. I don't have to use a lot as a little goes a long way to making my skin look and feel so smooth, soft, plumped and moisturised almost instantly. The facial oil doesn't irritate my skin in any way!
Overall, I'm loving this facial oil as it gives my dull, dry skin a much needed boost of moisturise and it just plumps the skin and relieves the look of tired skin instantly. I use it as part of my evening skincare routine as it is a little too rich underneath makeup during the day. I would definitely recommend this facial oil if you have combination, dry or very dry skin. If you want to know my top tips for glowing skin, check out my guest post on the Oilixia blog. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.
Have you tried the Oilixia Brilliance Facial Oil? What are your autumn/winter skincare staples?