Tuesday 20 February 2018

Indulge Beauty

Not too long ago there was a rush of excitement as people claimed and confirmed that Sephora was coming back to the UK and I was dreaming of all the products I could buy, here I am in 2018 and still no Sephora! Will it ever arrive, well who knows but in the meantime, nestled in the heart of Westfield Stratford City is a store called Indulge Beauty, a store I have now visited three times in as many months and quite possibly one to watch.

Indulge beauty describes itself as being a revolutionary, interactive shopping experience which is home to over 120 cult, classic and emerging brands. The brainchild of f entrepreneur Sanjay Vadera, the mastermind behind The Fragrance Shop and he identified a gap in the market for customers to shop across brands when shopping. Whenever you go to a makeup counter for a makeover, they will only ever use their own products, there is nothing wrong with this, the sales assistants have jobs to do. However, how many times do you wear a full face of makeup and stick to just one brand? For me, it is never. I do sometimes use more of one brand than another but that is all. So Indulge Beauty is designed to allow you to shop cross brand and by that I mean get your lipstick from Illamasqua, your primer from Touch In Sol, your gloss from Buxom, your mascara from Makeup Forever, your eyeshadow from Urban Decay and your foundation from The Ordinary for example.  So inside the store, you can settle yourself into a makeover station and experience a whole new kind of fun.

It isn't all about makeup either.  Inside you will find products for skincare, bath and body, supplements, hair care, gift sets, travel sets, hair accessories and tools and of course fragrances.  There is also an incredible selection of brands which includes Urban Decay, The Ordinary, Buxom, GHD, Caudalie, Verso, Ouai, Touch In Sol, BeautyBlender, Delilah, Glam Glow, Makeup Forever, Eight and Bob, Tom Ford, Erborian, Aveda and so many more.
Indulge Beauty
What I really like about the store is that it is gender fluid.  You don't walk in and feel as though it is aimed at women or men, it is aimed at absolutely everyone to come along and enjoy, celebrate and indulge in beauty. You can find Indulge Beauty on the lower ground floor, next to Superdrug but don’t fret if you can’t make it because Indulge Beauty has an online boutique. New customers can get 15% off with the code WELCOME15 at check-out.





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Monday 19 February 2018

Exuviance Detox Mud Treatment

One brand a lot of my Blogger friends rave about is Exuviance and it is a brand until now I had never tried. I was kindly sent two new products which will soon launch and the one I am sharing today is the Detox Mud Treatment. Like anyone, I love an excuse for a good pampering session and this was something I looked forward to trying. If you have never come across the brand before, Exuviance is a dermatologist developed skincare range created by Drs. Van Scott and Yu, widely recognised around the world as leaders in the field of cosmetic dermatology. They are creators and original patent holders of the first glycolic peel and discovered the rejuvenating powers of Alpha Hydroxy, Polyhydroxy and Bionic Acids, which provide proven, visible results backed by evidence from numerous clinical studies, patents & articles in every major medical journal of dermatology.
Exuviance Detox Mud Treatment
Exuviance Detox Mud Treatment
Described as being a deeply purifying mask that works like no other, to decongest the pores and detoxify the skin it is perfect for anyone all skin types and obviously for anyone who feels their skin needs a really good deep clean. What caught my attention to this mask was the inclusion of Japanese Binchotan Charcoal, an ingredient I have seen in quite a few products and one that my skin reacts too really well. I have combination skin which gives me an oily t-zone and also dryness on my cheeks and there are times when my skin can just be a nightmare and like most of us needs something a little extra special.

Exuviance state that the inclusion of Japanese Binchotan Charcoal is what makes this mask unique. The Charcoal has strong absorptive properties that act like a magnet and in doing so it naturally draws out impurities and toxins from the skin that can be caused by environmental factors such as pollution. This results in a beautifully radiant and glowing complexion, leaving pores refined and energising stressed skin.  Alongside the charcoal there is a whole host of other ingredients which include:

• French Clay has a high mineral content that absorbs excess oil to leave the skin with a natural matte finish.

• NeoGlucosamine is clinically-proven to boost collagen production whilst lightly exfoliating the skin, leaving it smooth and refined.

When it comes to using the mask, you need to ensure that you have fully cleansed your face and décolletage and then having applied a fairly thin layer, simply leave it on for 15 minutes at which point it has dried but isn't too tight and then rinse off using warm water. Designed to be used twice weekly, I haven't found the mask to irritate my skin or leave it dry and taut, instead I love the fresh clean feeling I am left with.










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Sunday 18 February 2018

Yope Hand and Skin Care

Looking after your hands is more than just washing them regularly and applying hand cream when you think your skin needs it.  For me it is about checking the products I put on my hands that do not dry my skin out.  Many years ago now I stopped using highstreet branded soap and instead switched to products which are kinder on the skin.
Yope Hand and Skin Care
Yope Hand and Skin Care
Yope is a new brand that I have been introduced too and they have a range of naturally unusual hand Soaps designed for everyday use. Yope soaps are made in Poland whilst they smell absolutely divine, they do not contain any enhancing substances such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES).

Within the package I have there is a Natural Kitchen Hand Soap in scent Clove and it has been made with 92% natural ingredients, such as allantoin, Vitamin B5, and the Essential Oil from Clove buds (an ingredient with natural antifungal and antibacterial properties).
Yope Hand and Skin Care
I absolutely love the scent of this, it is fresh and quite spicy and perfect for masking those horrid smells left on your hands after washing up along with other scents and smells from cleaning, which I really dislike. It comes in a 500ml bottle with a pump action dispenser so it is easy to use and requires little effort and of course the drawing of a raccoon on the labels adds to the cuteness of the bottle.

Yope Mineral Regenerating Hand Lotion with its etching of a Toucan also come with a pump action dispenser and it has been specifically formulated to moisturise, strengthen, and protect dry and rough skin.
Yope Hand and Skin Care
The lotion contains rich and nourishing oils such as argan, coconut and tsubaki which work soften and regenerate the skin. Vitamin E which helps to prevent the ageing of the skin and organic shea butter which protects the skin and prevents dryness. This hand lotion is also free from parabens, silicones, and mineral oils.

I really like the scent of this hand lotion, it is light and fresh and has no chemical scent to it at all.  I love that the bottle compliment one another and you can find them priced around £6 each both online and in stores right here.








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