Ark Skincare Age Defend Regenerating Night Treatment

ARK Skincare is a brand that has featured on my blog quite a few times, with everything from facemasks and primers to skincare collections.  Today I have turned my attention to the Ark Skincare Age Defend Regenerating Night Treatment which is specially formulated for those in their 30's and 40's.

ARK Skincare formulations are split into three age intelligent families within the range; the first is age protect which is for teens & 20s; then we have age defend which is for those in their 30s & 40s and finally we have age defy which is for those who are over 50. These ranges are supported by skin perfectors which are highly effective treatment products to target any specific skin concerns, and skin essentials which are chosen according to lifestyle. The unique combination of products for age, concern and lifestyle creates a bespoke programme for each customer.

Formulated for your 30s and 40sAge Defend boosts skin's collegen production and minimises redness for a calm, supple complexion.

Each and every one of us will know just how important sleep is to our overall health, something I touch upon in my post about products that could help you sleep better and sleep is vital for our skin as well as our health in general.  As we sleep, our skin does its very best to repair itself and to help it to do that, I ensure I use products that help my skin.  Age Defend Regenerating Night Treatment is formulated to help protect your complexion from environmental aggressors for a more stress-free look and it does so by using active ingredients and antioxidants such as Rovisome Q10, Kiwi Seed Oil, Passion Seed Oil, Cordarom Blue Lotus, Vitamin E, Vitamin A Palmitate and Shea Butter which work to leave your skin feeling hydrated, smooth and supple to the touch whilst at the same time encouraging improved elasticity.

What I really like about this cream is how one pump gives you the right amount to cover your face and because it is so luxuriously lightweight on the skin so a little goes a very long way. It isn't greasy or tacky when applied and as it absorbs, it leaves no trace on the skin. Some night creams that I have used leave a film on the skin surface, but this one disappears entirely.  True to its description my skin is left feeling hydrated and smooth to the touch after using.

Ark as a brand is an award-winning, cruelty-free, British skincare brand, not only that but it is one which is passionate about using the most innovative natural ingredients to give effective results whist caring for even the most sensitive skin. This Age Defend Regenerating Night Treatment retails at £42 via the Ark website and you can also find the range on Lookfantastic* and Beauty Expert* to name just a few.

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Glossybox - The Wild Thing Edit

The May edition of Glossybox is all about embracing your Wild Side and it features two special-designed boxes and I have the Leopard edition. 

This box features five full-sized products and they have been chosen to introduce you to an array of sassy beauty must-haves that are said to make you feel fierce and free.

The first product comes from Steve Laurant with the Eyeshadow Palette (£31) - This palette boasts 9 creamy and intense shades.  

The shades on this palette range from soft matte hues which are perfect for that daytime look and then the darker shimmery shades taking you through to the evening. The palette does feature a mirror which fills the top half of the palette.

The next product comes from eos with the Sphere Lip Balm. I really like these balms and usually have on in my desk drawer for emergencies.

This lip balm is packed full of nourishing and soothing ingredients such as Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter and Vitamin E. Working to hydrate and condition your lips each box will contain wither the Sweet Mint Edition as shown above or the Strawberry Sorbet option.

I love a good facemask and am always delighted to see one in a beauty box. From OhK! we have the SOS Printed Sheet Mask, which is a whole lot of fun.

Told to channel your inner spirit animal, these sheet masks are filled with skin-loving ingredients such as tea tree, witch hazel, willow bark and charcoal powder, all of which come together to calm, tone and balance your complexion. As with all sheet masks, apply to a clean and cleansed face and leave for up to 20 minutes to work its magic.

Hair care is as important as skincare and from Mudmasky we have the hair mask, scalp treatment and miracle shampoo. A newly launched 3-in-1 haircare treatment.

Formulated using Moroccan Argan Oil, Moroccan Mud and flowers, this treatment firstly moisturises the skin on your scalp, then it repairs, hydrates and strengthens.  It also helps to  control Dandruff from the roots and works against itchy scalp. 

The final item within this months box comes from Stargazer, a brand I have not come across before and it is the Glitter Eyeliner Pencil.

With a touch of shimmery flare, this eyeliner is highly pigmented and has a sprinkle of glitter scattered throughout. I wasn't too keen on the idea of glitter on or near my lash line, but the glitter is so refined that it doesn't sit in clumps to irritate. The formula itself is incredibly soft and it just glides onto the skin to let you create a sparkly smokey look or a winged effect. Something a little bit different and a whole lot of fun.

I absolutely love the Wild Thing edition of Glossybox, it is fun, a little bit different and is a nice mix of products that I will use. If you like the look of this Glossybox, sadly you have missed it because it sold out in super quick time, again!  In order to not miss out on these amazing boxes, I have an offer for you below,

As always you can subscribe to Glossybox and if you use the code BQUEEN20 you can get yourself 20% off that first box!

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Cosrx Hydrium Centella Aqua Soothing Ampoule

The final product from Cosrx in my collection is the Cosrx Hydrium Centella Aqua Soothing Ampoule*. An Ampoule is from the same family as essences and serums, only an ampoule is said to be more of a supercharged serum which has a higher concentration of active ingredients that you're meant to use as a booster or as and when you're skin is having a crisis. 

On the skin, this Ampoule is lightweight and is not greasy or tacky. It absorbs really quickly, so there is minimal contact needed with your face. It uses 42% Centella Asiatica extract which helps to calm sensitised skin and it works alongside Vitamin B5 which works to hydrate as well as to act as an anti-inflammatory for the skin. 

Designed to deliver immediate hydration for sensitive skin, the Cosrx Ampoule is really lightweight on the skin and using the pipette dropper, you need just two to three drops for your face, avoiding the eye area. I have combination oily skin which leaves me with dry patches of skin on both my cheeks and on my forehead between my brows, so a product such as this can really make a difference.

If you like the sound of this Cosrx Hydrium Centella Aqua Soothing Ampoule, it is priced around £24 on Feelunique* and the brand can also be found in Walmart* for my American readers. I have had my bottle for around 3 months and it still has more than half left and I use it a good few times a week.

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.