skinChemists Bee Venom facial Serum

I love products which are a little bit different, slightly kooky and maybe a bit strange, so when the skinChemists Bee Venom Facial Serum landed, I was quick to open it and give it a try, more through wonder as to whether or not it would live up to its claims. I do love a good serum and always have one as part of my skincare regime.  This one at £135 most definitely fits into the luxurious category but I was intrigued to see how well it worked.

Advanced Bee Venom Serum has been specially made with the aim of plumping, firming and hydrating the skin while increasing collagen production within the skin for younger looking skin. I am no stranger to products with Bee Venom in them, but be warned that if you do have an allergy to bee's then this is not a product for you. 

Now my skin absolutely loves this serum, seriously drinks it up and it is an almost instant change in how your skin looks and it is all thanks to the amazing ingredients with which it contains. Obviously there is Bee Venom which works to plump and firm the skin whilst stimulating collagen production, Manuka Honey which deeply nourishes and moisturises the skin and helps to improve the texture, Hyaluronic Acid which as we all know helps the skin maintain moisture, Tegocosmo C250 which helps to blur those age spots and imperfections and then if that isn't enough you will find some natural plant extracts which include watercress, nettle and horsetail which come together to help clean your pores and regulate your sebum production - phew!  

On the skin, the serum is incredibly light and as soon as you apply it, it disappears into the skin without leaving a trace that it was ever there. The only thing left is a slight floral fragrance which whilst I wasn't expecting it, was actually rather nice.  Notably, my skin did feel softer and firmer after use and there was no stinging sensation and nor did it burn or tingle. So what is the point of the bee venom? As our skin ages, collagen production decreases and eventually begins to lose elasticity, it is at this point the formation of wrinkles and further signs of ageing become apparent. Bee Venom tricks your skin into thinking you've been stung by bees and this encourages blood flow to that area, plumping the dermal layers and smoothing out fine lines. Despite being in my 30's I am yet to see wrinkles, but I do love how smooth my skin feels after use.

So it is a bit of a big hit with me, I can't help but love this serum and I love how it makes my skin feel. No needles, no fillers and no Botox, instead a bit of Bee Venom and it makes a great base for makeup too.

At £135 many of you will no doubt say it is totally out of your price range but I have very kindly been given a code from the lovely people at skinChemists so that if you do decide to purchase it, then you can do so for just £19.99  by using the code BQUEENBLOG and the offer is valid until the end of March.

skinChemists do not harm any animals. The bee venom used within this product comes from a sustainable source and no bees are harmed.

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

March Makeup Lust List 2017

Spring is on its way and the clocks go back in just a few weeks time, so finally we might see some sunshine in the sky. With that in mind, there are some amazing beauty products around right now, especially if you are wanting to cheer up your makeup bag and give it a bit of a refresh. There are so many products I am loving the look of currently, that I have put together just a few of them below.

Benefit Cheek Parade Blusher and Bronzer Palette - I adore these palettes from Benefit and this one features some of Benefits iconic bronzers and blushes. A limited edition cheek palette you will find TWO new products - the amazing GALifornia golden pink blush and the NEW hoola lite bronzer which sit alongside the original Hoola, Dandelion and Rockateur. All of that one one palette for an amazing £49.50.

Hourglass GIRL Lip Stylo in shade Inventor - GIRL Lip Stylo is described as featuring the colour intensity of a lipstick fused with a luxurious blend of Shea Butter, Jojoba, Mimosa and Sunflower Seed for softer, fuller lips. The shade inventor is a soft rose shade. Retailing for £23.40.

glo Minerals Elemental Collection Palette - Described as being a neutral, eight shade palette that hosts four warm hues and four cool tones. The eyeshadow powders boast a buildable and blendable formula, giving you the option to transform your look from day to night in an instant, whilst always ensuring a seamless, professional-looking finish. Priced at £35.95.

YSL The Shock Mascara - Described as being 'The most volumizing mascara by French luxury fashion house, The Shock coats each lash with maximum volume in just one stroke and without clumping'. The brush which has an hourglass shape allows more of the exclusive shock formula to grab hold of lashes. With brilliant, high-intensity colour, this long wear mascara will give you dramatic lashes that don?t smudge. Priced at £23.

Violet Voss Laura Lee Palette - Featuring 20 warm and über-flattering hues perfect for day or night. Whether you prefer a polished, understated look or want something slightly more statement, you can have hours of fun experimenting with the different colour combos. With colours echoing shimmering precious metals (‘Hiss Fit’, ‘Fleeky’, ‘Yoshi’); together with peach, coffee and chocolate nude mattes (‘Wiskers’, ‘Bubs’, ‘Britches’, ‘Fried’); as well as pretty glittery pinks and rose golds (‘Tickled Pink’, ‘1988’, ‘Rammer Jammer’, ‘Bitty’). Limited to 2 per customer it retails for £45.

Marc Jacobs Le Marc Liquid Lip Creme, Truth Or Bare in shade Slow Burn. These liquid Lip Cremes are described as having a unique hydrating formula which contains indulgent Brazilian cupuaçu butter for rich, creamy texture that feels cushiony and moisturising on lips, delivering unexpected full nude coverage with a subtle, satin sheen. The collagen-infused formula and optical plumpers help lips look full and voluminous, never dry, lined or cracked. Slow Burn is a medium-dark rosy mauve shade with warm undertones and it is priced at £24.

Beauty Bakerie Neapolitan EyesCream Palette - With twelve sugary shades, this cute collection of suedette and shimmering shadows are described being able to "grant an array of hypnotic eye make-up effects. Super-soft and crease-resistant, you can experiment with subtle, daytime smoulder or achieve arresting, after-hours drama with the stunning smoky hues.  With shades such as (‘I Scream’, ‘Powdered Sugar’ and ‘Wafer’) which are described as being chic and understated through warm, soft and smoky shades (‘U Scream’ and ‘Drive Thru’) via the vibrant accent hues to make eyes ‘pop’ (‘Sliced Almonds’, ‘Pistachio’ and ‘Strawberry’). Retailing for £40.

Makeup Revolution Renaissance Lipstick - Described as being the most elegant and beautiful lipstick, this collection of 20 high payoff lipsticks which range from nudes to darks are encased in a beautiful rose gold container and at £4.

What have you got your eye on right now?

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise