Murad Vita-C Brightening Duo

I am a bit of a fan when it comes to Dr Murad and his skincare range. I absolutely adore the Prebiotic 4-in-1 Multicleanser which I showcased just a few weeks ago. Today is the turn of the Vita-C Brightening Duo, which seem to be absolutely everywhere on my social media right now!

The Vita-C Brightening Duo features two products - Vita-C Eyes Dark Circle Corrector and the Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum and honestly, there two are such an amazing team and quite possibly the best skincare that I have used in a very very long time!

As someone who more than suffers with their lack of sleep, something, that if you follow me on Instagram, you will have seen a lot of. I often have no problems falling asleep, it is staying asleep which is often the issue and that of course leads to dark circles, puffiness and looking like absolute rubbish! Murad claims that  this Gold-stabilised vitamin C eye serum (£52 here) fights the look of dark circles in as little as 2 weeks.

The Vita-C Eyes Dark Circle Corrector uses light-reflecting micro-minerals instantly brighten the eye area and is said to use a one-of-a-kind Vita-C Complex which enhances L-ascorbic acid stability and potency. The skin around the eye is pretty thin compared to the rest of your face and is one of the first places to show discolouration and signs of ageing. So Vitamin C is an important ingredient because it delivers enhanced antioxidant defense for brighter, healthier-looking skin.

This product uses ingredients such as Red and Brown Algea Extracts which work to visibly de-puff and soothe under-eye area skin. Cucumber Extract which hydrates to visibly smooth wrinkles and Gold Stabilized Vitamin C which delivers higher antioxidant defense, is highly bioavailable for increased absorption, and ensures the stability and potency of vitamin C in skin.

What I love about this serum is that it is lightweight and incredibly hydrating, but what I wasn't expecting was to find it is a nude shade when dispensed, this is where that brightening look comes in. I learnt a long time a go that I need a lot of concealer to look relatively awake most days, but using the Vita-C Eyes Dark Circle Corrector means I have been using a lot less and over time, I have noticed quite the difference in how my eyes look, anyone would think I was getting a full 8 hours a night sleep!

The second product within this due is the Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum (£72 here) which is described as being a potent antioxidant to shield against the damage wrought by everyday aggressors as it works to lessen dark spots and recover luminosity, vitamin C both protects and perfects your complexion.

This serum is housed inside a protective dual-chambered bottle which brings together the formula, which has a pearlescent hue.  Using three main ingredients, the first is Gold-stabilized Vitamin C which delivers higher antioxidant defense and is highly bioavailable for increased absorption, but more importantly it ensures the stability and potency of vitamin C in skin. Then we have Glycolic Acid which removes the dulling surface cells to enhance vitamin C delivery before finally Phyto-Luminescent Extract transforms UV into a source of light that radiates directly from the skin.

On the skin, this formula absorbs into the skin incredibly quickly and in doing so gets to work to improve the look of pigmentation and uneven skin tone making it a great product for those who want to deal with sun damage and even post-blemish scarring.

There is no doubt that this is an incredibly effective duo, which make quite the team when used alongside each other. Perfect for all skin types and tones, I am yet to find a duo that works half as good as these two!

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Glossybox 9th Birthday Edition

Can you believe that Glossybox is 9 years old! To celebrate, this incredible box has been released to mark the occasion and I absolutely love everything about it, especially the amazing bow which sits on the front of the box.

Inside the box there is five products which completes a mixture of makeup, skincare and bodycare and of the five products, four of them are full size!

First out of the box is a sneak peak into the world of the newly launched Glossybox Skincare range, something you will have seen on my blog earlier this week here in all its glory and as you might expect, everything about it is pink!.  

This cream is described as being the ultimate treatment. Using Elderflower Extract, Eyebright Plant Extract and Red Seaweed and together they work to reduce bags, dark circles and refresh tired looking eyes all without irritation.

The second item within the box comes from Huda Beauty with the Demi Matte Cream Lipstick and there will be a choice of 10 different shades in boxes, so you might not get the same one as your friend, but I love that there are different shades.

I have shade Sheikha which is a deep rose shade and I happen to really like it. On the lips it dries to a satin finish which creates a nice sheen without being overly tacky or sticky to the touch. The doe foot applicator picks up the right about of product and helps with the application, without needing to constantly swipe back and forth for coverage.

The next item in the box comes from Molton Brown and it is the deluxe mini of the beautifully scented Delicious Rhubarb and Rose Bath and Shower Gel.

Using Notes of Tart Rhubarb and Rose are balanced by zesty Yuzu Fruit and sparkling Grapefruit, this gel makes for quite the refreshing and rejuvenating scent that I absolutely love. To date, this is my favourite scent from the range.

Keeping with the pink theme, which I am sure by now you will have noticed, we have the HD Wonder Sponge from Brushworks which I have used before and actually quite like to have as a back up for my other sponges.

Described as being  a latex-free, three-in-one design for professional makeup results. With three sides to use, the advice is to use the large, rounded sides to apply foundation, the flat side for expert contouring, and the pointed tip for precision tasks around the eyes and nose.

Finally from Steve Laurant we have the Vogue Lip Liner which is a great pinky nude shade which works well with most of the lipsticks I own and wear regularly.

Described as being completely waterproof, so no transferring or bleeding all day long, it glides onto the lips without dragging.

I think this is a great box and I love that there is a theme to it - birthday and pink! Glossybox is, as I am sure you are aware is a membership subscription service and it costs as little as £8.50 per month. Again, this particular box has sold out, but the September box is ready to be snapped up.

Find out what Glossybox has in store for their Advent Calendar right here.

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