La Roche Posay Rosaliac Range

When it comes to my skin, I have to be a little cautious as I have eczema prone skin so it can be at times very sensitive and dry; my skin loves french skincare and I would definitely recommend french skincare brands such as Bioderma, Vichy and of course La Roche Posay. 

I've been kindly sent a couple of products from their Rosaliac range which is designed for those with sensitive skin prone to redness, which definitely describes my skin. One of the main things that I love about french skincare as that it is all so gentle and they have such specific ranges for minority or overlooked skin types. 

*La Roche Posay Rosaliac CC Creme (£19.50, 50ml): I am over the whole BB, CC and now DD creams as they seem so redundant and they don't appear to be very different. However, I was intrigued by this CC cream as it a brand famous for their sensitive skincare products and it is designed to correct all types of redness. The CC cream contains SPF 30 which is fantastic for me as I always forget to apply any SPF either in England or abroad - it's awful I know! 

It only comes in one universal shade which is my only negative point about this product. The CC cream has a pump dispenser *it couldn't get any better really* so it is quick and easy to apply. It does have light coverage but it is much better than I thought it would be; on my skin it covers redness, very minor blemishes and pores really well! If I want a no makeup day but I still have friends or family round and I want my skin to look better but I don't want to apply a tonne of makeup and I want my skin to breathe and look natural then this is the product I'll reach for. It doesn't highlight dryness, pores or very fine lines and it also doesn't make my skin look oily. I cannot recommend this CC cream enough which is something I never thought I would type! Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.

*La Roche Posay Rosaliac Micellar Makeup Removal Gel (£12.50, 195ml): I have tried so many micellar waters over the past five or so years from higher end and cheaper brands but I have never come across a micellar gel until now. It is such an unusual product but it actually works well on removing my base products such as foundation, concealer and powder as well as blush/contour etc however it isn't as instantly effective when it comes in mascara and brow products. On the whole it is effective and it acts as a cleanser and micellar makeup remover in one as I do remove the excess with a damp flannel (even though you are advised to not rinse it off). I would recommend it if you have sensitive skin, it doesn't irritate my eczema. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5. 

Lastly, if you are still doing your christmas shopping then check out My Derma Center as if you spend over £45 then you will receive a fantastic deluxe gift with purchase including fantastic sample sizes of products from Roger and Gallet, La Roche Posay, SkinCeuticals and Vichy. So you can buy lovely presents for everyone and receive a gift for yourself but hurry as it ends on the 31st Dec!

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La Roche Posey Toleraine Ultra Range

When it comes to skincare, the French know what they are talking about! Brands such as Bioderma, Caudalie, Vichy, Avene, Embryolisse and La Roche Posay are constantly being raved about in the blogging world and the beauty world in general; so many makeup artists are fans of both Bioderma and Embryolisse! Additionally celebrities such as Leighton Meester, Anna Hathaway and Cate Blanchett are reportedly fans of the cult french brand La Roche Posay. 

I was very kindly sent a few products from the Toleriane range which is designed for ultra-sensitive and intolerant skin. It has the seal of approval from Allergy UK; the products are free from parabens, alcohol, colourants and lanolin as well as perfume and preservatives. The packaging is quite unusual too, for the eye cream and face cream, as it features hermetic packaging which is airtight for zero contamination of the product inside and makes application from hygienic. 

First up, the *La Roche Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluid (£17.50, 40ml) which is a non-oily, daily moisturising fluid for the face and the eyes. It contains Neurosensine which is an anti-inflammatory ingredient that reduces skin reactivity. Clinical trial results showed a reduction in dryness, itching and stinging which made me so excited to try it out as my skin can sadly have all three of those factors. 

I've been using this moisturising fluid on and off for weeks and I love it! The pump is handy and it reduces product waste. The fluid feels very light weight on the skin and it does absorbs family quickly to leave smooth and moisturised skin with any oily or heavy residue that can actually make my skin feel greasy and irritated. It doesn't irritate my eczema, unless it is cut and bleeding. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5. 

Next up, the *La Roche Posay Toleriane Ultra Eye Contour (£14.90, 20ml) which also has the pump/packaging and it contains Neurosensine  and Niacinamide Complex to soothe discomfort/irritation and diminish the appearance of dark circles. The eye cream has a light texture and it feels fresh and cooling almost on the skin. My eyes are the most sensitive area as that is where I get most of my eczema and most of the time this cream doesn't irritate my skin but it can on occasion when my eczema is very bad. Overall rating: ★★★☆☆, 3/5. 

I have a couple of their cleansing products from the same range, including the *La Roche Posay Toleriane Ultra Dermaquillant (£14.50) which is such a unique concept as it is a makeup remover for the face and eyes in small sealed vials. I haven't tried anything like this before but I think it will be perfect for travelling! The makeup remover come in 30 sterile doses and you can break off one or as many as you need. It removes all of my makeup perfectly, apart from my waterproof mascara. I will definitely be taking these on holiday with me next year! Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5!

Lastly, the *La Roche Posay Toleriane Ultra Dermo-Cleanser (£12.50, 200ml) which is a cleaning and makeup removing fluid for the face and the eyes. It looks like a cleansing milk and it feels gentle on the skin and it leaves my skin feel clean, comfortable. I haven't tried it as a makeup remover as I always use a micellar water before my cleanser. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5. 

Overall, there are a couple of amazing products in this range such as the makeup remover vials and the Toleriane ultra fluid as well as a couple of less amazing products but keep in mind that my skin is sometimes extremely sensitive when I have a bad eczema flareup. I think if you have sensitive skin then this would be a great range to try especially as it always seems to be on offer at Boots or online. 

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