Melvita Nectar de Roses Body Collection

Melvita have got an amazing collection due to launch called the Nectar de Roses Body Collection and if like me you love the scent of fresh roses, then this is right up your street. 

The range combines three wild roses, including wild rose extract, a new active ingredient that's known to activate skin hydration by increasing aquaporin synthesis to stimulate moisture circulation. There are four products within the range and I have been using them all for the last few months and I have to say, the scent is just stunning.

Nectar de Roses Rose Petal Shower Gel(£13) is a beautiful fresh scented gel, which is not too thick in texture but is one which does transform into a foam and is incredibly hydrating and moisturising on the skin.  When combined with the Nectar de Roses Hydrating Body Veil (£15) the scent is one which lingers on the skin. The body veil is enriched with rose floral water to provide intense hydration for up to 24 hours. As a formula it is really luxurious when applied to the skin, as soon as it comes into contact, it absorbs leaving behind a lovely rose scent, one which I associate with freshly cut roses, it is just divine.

You can never have too many balms and the Nectar de Roses (£10) is a balm everyone needs. As multi-purpose balm it can be applied to dry skin, cuticles, lip and even the ends of your hair. It is balm that melts on contact with your fingers, the pot within which it comes, is so cute and dainty that there is just enough room for two fingers to swipe the balm for using. I adore this balm, the rose scent isn't as strong as it is within the other products within this range, but it is there.

The final item in this range is the stunning Rose Sauvages Eau de Toilette (£36). This perfume combines the three wild roses rosa canina, rose gallica and rose mosqueta with woody base notes of the leaves and it is a beautiful floral scent which reminds me slightly of Johnson's Baby Lotion at a first sniff but as it settles on the skin, the scent of the three roses come to life and make for such a perfect spring fragrance which is light, not overly heavy and dominating but one which is long lasting.

For me this is a collection for everyone of all ages. It is purse friendly and just stunning and if you are looking for a little something for Valentines Day that combines the scent of roses rather than buying the roses, well this ticks all the boxes.

Bee Good Youth Enhancing Lift and Brighten Eye Cream

Bee Good have had some amazing products appear on the shelves over the last year and their latest one is right up there with brilliance. The Youth Enhancing Lift and Brighten Eye Cream is one of those products.

I use an eye cream as part of my everyday skincare routine, something I have done since my 20's and something I will always do because I believe it to be as important as everything else I do. The Lift and Brighten Eye Cream is part of the Youth Enhancing range which currently has three products - Plump and Firm Moisturiser which I reviewed here, Youth Enhancing Serum and now the Eye Cream.

Suitable for all skin types, this cream is described as being a powerful multi-action eye treatment which lifts, tightens, reduces dark circles and visibly improves the signs of ageing. It is also incredibly hydrating and it helps to strengthen and enhances skin elasticity.  Plus you can also apply it to fine lines around the lips which is also impressive, though not something I have yet tried.

As with all Bee Good products, there is an extensive list of amazing ingredients and this one is no different. It contains antioxidant-rich British propolis, nourishing British echium oil and protective natural source vitamin E are expertly blended with skin tightening oat extract and silk tree extract to reduce the appearance of dark circles and fine lines. British Wildflower Honey is also rich in anti-oxidants and is high in essential amino acids which help protect against fine lines and wrinkles.

Consistency for an eye cream is quite important for me, anything too thick is a pain to massage in and Bee Good have managed to make a cream which takes on a serum-like texture, as soon as it comes into contact with the skin, it begins to absorb itself.  The tube comes with a pump dispenser and one pump is enough for both eyes.  When I apply eye cream I use the tip of my wedding ring finger to gently apply the cream and tap lightly on the skin as I do so.  One issue that always comes up on a skin scan is the dehydration under my eyes, so I am hoping that when I have my next one, there will be some marked improvement because this cream does feel both hydrating and moisturising, it isn't sticky or tacky when on the skin and if like me, you suffer from bouts of insomnia, you need something to help dull the suitcases which can appear under your eyes.

If you have been on the lookout for a new eye cream then this one is worth looking at. The eye cream is available in a 5ml travel size for £8, a 15ml standard size for £19.75 which are more than reasonable when you consider how long this tube will last.

MeruMaya Iconic Youth Serum

MeruMaya is one of those brands that doesn't get as much support as it should because it is such a lovely brand and each product I have tried, this being my second, I have loved.  As a brand, I love that MeruMaya integrates clinically tested active ingredients and natural resources to ensure that their products offer you the best of everything whilst taking into consideration that not all skin is the same and some are more sensitive than others.  As a brand they have everything you need for a basic, yet thorough skincare system - Cleansers, Cleansing Balm, Toners, Eye Cream, Night Cream, Face Wash, Oils, Serums, hand wash, hand cream, masks, peels, supplements and spot treatments to name just a few and even their gift sets are designed with you in mind and are well worthy of looking at.

The Iconic Youth Serum(£35.50) I loved from the first use. I am total serum convert after having a facial a few years ago and being convinced that one is needed to be part of my skincare routine. This serum is said to integrate ten 'evidence based' active ingredients, with a formulation that is carefully designed to help prevent further skin ageing, perfect existing signs of ageing and help the skin to perform better. Essentially it designed to significantly improve lines & wrinkles, elasticity, radiance, hydration, dark spots and plumpness, resulting in a more youthful, healthy-looking skin. Now it isn't going to do all of these things overnight, so you need to use it regularly. I have been using it for a few months now and one major difference in my skin is the hydration levels, which at a result skin scan, saw my skin nowhere near as hydrated as it had been just 6 months before, so that is a huge plus point. I am one of those lucky people who hasnt yet got lots of lines and wrinkles and nor do I have dark spots, but my skin looks and feels so much better after using this serum.

This Serum uses a formula which contains, minerals, stearidonic acid, stem cells, powerful anti-inflammatories, antioxidants and enhances beta defensins, endorphins, collagen and elastin while evening out dark spots and unevens skin tone and improving lines, elasticity, radiance, plumpness, smoothness. There is also Echium oil which is rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9 (fatty acids) and is clinically tested to stimulate the production of dermal tissue proteins, soothe the skin and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, restore smoothness and elasticity. 

With serums, for me the texture is quite important, this one is more of a rich balm than a runny gel which I really like. It is easy to apply to the skin and is a delight to massage in. It leaves no sticky residue behind and there is no evidence of it having been on and massaged into the skin other than the feeling afterwards of my skin left feeling just amazingly soft and smooth to the touch. I use it both morning and evening after cleansing and before adding my moisturiser and if there is any excess left, it makes a great lip balm for those dry and chapped lips.

This video introduces the Creator and Founder Maleka to you along with an explanation behind the hashtag #beautyhasnoage which you will see across social media.

Have you tried any products from MeruMaya yet?

1-2-3 Detox Ritual from Erborian

If there is one thing I have come to learn about the Korean skincare regime, that is if there is one thing you don't compromise on it is cleaning the skin. The traditional and sophisticated Korean beauty routine includes using different textures which are adapted to different types of make-up and honestly it is so fascinating. So silicone-based textures for mascaras, oil-based textures for lipsticks and water-based for water-based makeup. The 1-2-3 step routine from Erborian is based on this tradition to remove your make in three steps and it looks a little like this: 

Solid Cleansing Oil £29 - Based on the Korean double cleansing method, the Solid cleansing oil combines the performance of a cleansing oil with the gentleness of a cream. 

Once it comes into contact with the warmth of your skin, it transforms into an oil to help dissolve impurities on the face. Then when rinsed with water, it transforms again into a silky lotion, to cleanse skin perfectly and leave behind a protective film leaving your skin feeling perfectly cleansed and free of make-up. 

Double Mousse Cleansing Foam £22 - Double Mousse with 7 Korean herbs is described as being a 2-in-1 beauty solution. It's rich, fine foam gently cleanses the skin to help eliminate impurities. It also then helps to visibly refine skin's texture for a flawlessly smooth effect leaving it visibly softer, more supple and more luminous. 

To use, you apply two pumps to your dry face and leave it on for at least 30 and then rinse with water. It is designed to be used daily, both morning and the evening.

Erborian Konjac Sponge £10 - I am sure most people will have heard of Konjac sponges, but this is honestly the best Konjac sponge I have ever used. 

The Konjac sponge is made from an Asian plant that has long been used in Korea to cleanse the face and body. This natural sponge helps to stimulate microcirculation as it massages the skin.

I am absolutely loving these products in my routine, the solid cleansing oil is just an absolute delight to use and it is perfect as part of my double cleansing routine, I love how soft and smooth it leaves my skin feeling and how it feels able to breathe.  The mousse is also a delight to use and is incredibly easy to use and works so well as a second cleanse.

Have you tried any Korean skincare?