Detox your skin with Caudalie

Is your skin in need of a little pick-me-up after Christmas? Has all of that over-indulgence left your skin feeling neglected, tired and dull? Well, you have no need to worry because Caudalie has five essential products to revitalise your skin, providing it with an instant boost of radiance and some of them you might well have seen on my blog before! 

I always have a serum within my skincare routine and from Caudalie, we have the Vinoperfect Radiance Serum (£46 here).  This serum is the brand's best seller worldwide with a bottle reportedly being sold every 2 minutes.  Perfect for use both morning and evening after cleansing the skin, this serum uses Caudalie's patented ingredient Viniferine which is extracted from vine stalks and is reportedly 62 times more effective than Vitamin C for its free radical protection. It is also said to help clear the complexion and reduce pigmentation, correcting existing dark spots and prevent the appearance of new ones. Vinoperfect is described as being the product which provides antioxidant and anti-ageing action by stimulating elastin and collagen production.  

What I love about this serum is that it not only smells just incredible but it is so lightweight on the skin. It isn't at all heavy and nor is it sticky or tacky to the touch and I love hydrated it makes my skin feel.

Most people will have or should have come across Beauty Elixir (£12) by now. It is Caudalie's hero product and I think this is my 5th or 6th bottle now. Having celebrated its 20th birthday just last year, the Beauty Elixir is paraben free, Vegan and 100% natural. 

Once spritzed this Elixir fills the air with notes of benzoin, myrrh, orange, blossom, grape and rose, all of which work to give your complexion a rosy glow. Add to that astringent rosemary and the stimulating essence of lemon balm and mint and the scent is really quite incredible and it is of course really gentle on the skin. The ingredients coming together to smooths away fine lines tightens pores and gives the complexion an instant boost of radiance, helps calm redness and not forgetting that this product can also be used to set makeup! Quite the multi-tasker in one bottle and one of my other favourite ways to use this Elixir is to moisturise my beauty blenders.

The third product is the VineActive Overnight Detox Oil (£30 here). Described as being a skincare saviour for the new year, this  100 % natural, the Vine[Activ] Detox Oil helps tired skin regenerate itself overnight. Suitable for all skin types, this formula draws its benefits from grape oil, an ingredient you will see in all of Caudalie's products. Rich in omega 6 and vitamin E, it provides a burst of nutrition and repair. Also included is musk rose oil and essential oils of neroli, lavender, carrot, white sandalwood and petitgrain and as you can imagine, it smells just absolutely incredible.

What I really love about this oil, other than how it leaves my skin feeling, is that it is a dry oil texture which makes it suitable for all skin types and is quickly absorbed with no sticky finish left on the skin.

Everyone should have an eye cream within their skincare routine and if you are still looking for your favourite, then Premier Cru The Eye Cream (£49 here) is well worth trying. I like my eye creams to be fragrance-free where possible and lightweight, so with Caudalie, both of those boxes are ticked. 

Using a combination of Caudalie patents - Resveratrol, Viniferine and Polyphenois, they all come together and work to reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles to reveal hydrated, radiant and firmer looking skin. Suitable for sensitive eyes, what really impressed me about this eye cream is how easy it does absorb into the skin and as it does so, there is a notable difference, especially in those dark circles.

The final product is the Instant Detox Mask (£22 here) and for me, a face mask is an absolute must, at least once a week. This mask purifies and detoxifies tired looking skin. The formula is 99.3% natural pink clay and uses coffee to purge pores of blackhead-causing dirt and excess oil. Papaya enzymes which brighten and invigorate, as well as grape marc which exhibits powerful detoxifying properties. 

What this mask does is work to draw out impurities and toxins to refine the skin's texture, tighten pores and leave your complexion looking even. On the skin, it doesn't irritate like some clay masks do to my skin, instead, it feels smooth. Designed to be used twice a week, you need just a thin layer to cover the face and it is to be left on between 5-10 minutes and once it has been removed, you complete your skincare routine.

So here you have five essential products from Caudalie which can be used together to create one amazing skincare routine to revive lacklustre tired looking skin and to give it some TLC.  

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Kohl Kreatives - The Flex Collection

I love my makeup brushes as much as the next makeup fan and what I love more is something that is totally different to anything I have tried, is a little bit kooky and has quite the story to tell. 

With that in mind, meet the new release from Kohl Kreatives known as The Flex Collection.

At Kohl Kreatives we are constantly working on ways to give you the power when applying your makeup. Use any of these brushes absolutely anywhere, in the products of your choice.

The Flex Collection features five brushes and they are the most flexible brushes I have ever used, they stand on their own without falling over, they are easy to grip and all of this is because these particular brushes have been designed for those who suffer from motor disabilities and this is an absolute first for me.

The five brushes within the set are the large and small triangles, large square, small circle, and diamond brushes and they are made using a super-soft vegan fibre designed to give you an airbrushed finish.  

I have used each of the brushes for different tasks and just love how easy they are to use and this is how I personally use them:

• The large square brush is perfect for applying foundation and other cream products such as primers, BB and CC creams.
• The large triangle brush I have been using for contouring, something I am not great at doing, I will be honest, but using this brush to dab on my powders and then a beauty blender to blend works pretty well for me.  
• The small circle brush is the one I have been using for applying highlighters
• The small diamond brush is perfect for concealer application, which to be honest is all I have used it for because it makes the application so much easier and then I blend, as I always have done.
• The small triangle brush is the one I have been using to apply brow powder before using a spoolie to work it through my brows.

However you choose to use these brushes, what I absolutely love is not how well they work or how easy they are to use, it is the reason they have been designed and built in the first place, something I have never given a second thought too.  To find out more about Kohl Kreatives and the rest of their collections, everything is detailed right here on their website.

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Tropic Skincare Tamanu Healing Balm

If you read my blog regularly, then you will know that I absolutely love Tropic Skin Care. Their mission has always been to create natural, cruelty free products that will genuinely benefit the skin. With no toxic chemicals and instead just using nutritious ingredients you re treated to luxurious, pampering products that always stay true to their ethos.  The latest product that I have just absolutely loved using is the Tamanu Healing Balm.

Originally created for a Tropic Skincare Customer as a remedy to smooth onto their scars after surgery, this Healing Balm has quickly become a bestseller within the Tropic Skincare range and having used it for months, I can see why!  A multipurpose balm is one of those must-have products for me within my skincare arsenal and this balm has so many uses which includes:

• Soothes sore skin from Psoriasis and Eczema flare-ups
• Massage onto stretch marks during pregnancy to help them fade
• Dab onto blemishes before bed to help against inflammation and redness 
• Apply to help prevent itching against bug bites
• Condition chapped lips
• Balance out redness thanks to the greenness of the balm
• Smooth over sunburn
• Moisturise dry patches of skin
• Protect Eczema prone skin
• Reduce the appearance of scarring after surgery and acne

I had a reaction to a body lotion I had been using and it left an itchy patch of skin on my left arm and I slathered it in this balm and within 2 weeks, the dryness and itchy had disappeared totally and there was no soreness or scarring.  It is rare for me to have a reaction, but this one was quite angry and red, so it was amazing to find something so soothing.

This incredible green balm is made using some amazing ingredients and they include tamanu oil (also known as ‘green gold’), which is a traditional Polynesian remedy that promotes the formation of new tissue and accelerates skin healing. It also has antibacterial and ultra-nourishing properties.  Added to that we have Blackberry Extract which works in harmony with raspberry seed oil to deliver antioxidant benefits to the skin. Cupuacu Butter which is blended with cupuaçu and cocoa butters to thoroughly hydrate and soothe skin for a smoother, more supple result. You will also find Coconut Oil, Cranberry Seed Oil, Raspberry Seed Oil and Tiare Flower Extract too.

Priced at £32 for a 60ml this balm, as far as I am concerned is worth every single penny, it is an absolute beauty to use, it does what it promises to do and more and my skin absolutely loved it.  It is one of those products you would always want to ensure you have a back up of.

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Kate Somerville - Exfolikate

Kate Somerville is a brand I am absolutely loving getting to know right now and if you have yet to use anything from the range then Exfolikate would be one of the first I would recommend. One of the most amazing people I have met, Kate Somerville believes that everyone deserves beautiful skin and promises to guide you there with some amazing products. If you didn't know, Kate has been caring for people’s skin for over 25 years and she opened her iconic skincare clinic in the heart of Hollywood glamour in Los Angeles, where you can find the most cutting-edge skin treatments while feeling right at home.

Known as ‘The Hollywood 2-minute facial’, ExfoliKate is Kate Somerville’s bestselling, dual-action exfoliator which exfoliates and polishes skin, revealing a smooth, healthy-looking, glowing complexion. I hadn't expected the formula to be as bright as green as it is, instead, I expected it to be a creamy colour, so it was a nice surprise when the lid was removed from the tube.  We all know that exfoliating our skin helps to remove dead and dry skin cells, clean out our pores and make, what looks and feels like dull, rough skin much smoother and better at absorbing those creams we all spend so much money on.

Exfolikate uses natural exfoliants to help to deep clean pores, while Fruit Enzymes help to clarify and renew skin, balancing hydration, without over-drying. Ingredients such as:

• Lactic Acid which is a natural AHA “chemically” exfoliates skin.
• Silica which is a natural exfoliant works to “physically” exfoliates skin.
• Papaya, Pineapple, and Pumpkin Enzymes help enhance skin exfoliation.
• Salicylic Acid helps improve the appearance of pores.
• Aloe Vera and Honey help to soothe and condition skin.
• Vitamins A, C and E provide antioxidant benefits.
• Soy-Lipid replenishes skin’s natural barrier function.
• Rosewood and Cinnamon extracts combine to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

As advised, I have been using Exfolikate twice a week, both morning and evening with my personal preference using it in the shower so that the steam opens up my pores, giving me the chance to properly clean my skin. To use, you simply apply a thin, even layer to a clean, wet face, massaging in a circular motion for 30 seconds. Leave it on for up to two minutes and then remove using your flannel, muslin cloth or whatever it is you choose to use. Since using this, I haven't suffered from any reaction but it does tingle when being used, so the advice is that if you do have sensitive skin, then only leave on for up to a minute.

Priced at £72 for a 60ml tube, it is on the more expensive side but you more than definitely get what you paid for and you can find Kate Somerville Exfolikate right here at Cult Beauty

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