NEW! PIXI +C Vit Colourtreats : Brightening No-Makeup Makeup.

I adore Pixi Beauty, be it their makeup range or their skincare range, the latter rapidly expanding in the last 18 months. Prior to Christmas the newer products of the Pixi +Vit C range arrived and I have been getting to know them before rushing out a review.

The 4 new additions to the which are called the +C Vit ‘Colourtreats’ are makeup and skincare hybrids that are designed to help brighten, enhance and enliven the skin. Within this collection is a Priming Oil, a brightening skin perfect or, an under-eye brightened and a Lip brightener.

The first product to catch my eye from the box is the +C Vit Lip Brightener (£10). Described as being Inspired by nature, this Vitamin-C infused lip balm smooths with a hint of tint and shine. It opens up out of the much recognised Pixi green packaging to reveal a two-tone lip bullet with the outer rim being pink and the inner a yellow shade. 

So, because it is Pixi, it has some impressive ingredients:

• Vitamin-C brightens & promotes collagen production
• Jojoba Seed Oil softens & smoothes
• Vitamin E nourishes & protects

Using these ingredients, the pink gives the lips a slight tint of colour and the yellow centre is the balm to nourish and soften.  As this is a neutral shade of pink, it is one that would suit everyone.

The second product is the +C Vit Priming Oil (£24) and this is probably my favourite product in this box. This lightweight tri-phase oil is infused with Vitamin-C and is designed to nourish, energise and balance to prep and prime the skin for a radiant glow.

As you can see from the bottle, the oil is clearly separated into three different types of oil, hence the name tri-phase and again being Pixi, it has some rather impressive and intriguing ingredients:

• Vitamin-C brightens
• Turmeric provides Antioxidant protection
• Carrot Oil replenishes & hydrates

To use, you need to give the bottle a good shake to mix together all of the ingredients and then using the pipette applicator, you need to apply 3-4 drops of the oil. The word oil usually leads you to think of greasy, but this is far from being that, it absorbs quickly into the skin to leave the skin hydrated, smooth and ready for your makeup application.

The next product is the +C Vit Brightening Perfector (£14), which is a Vitamin-C infused complexion enhancer blurs and perfects to give skin a dewy radiant finish.

Designed to blurs imperfections, correct tones and brighten to give a go, you can use this product on its own or under makeup, depending on your preference. Again, it has an impressive list of ingredients which include:

• • Vitamin-C brightens
• • Ferulic Acid provides an Antioxidant boost
• • Licorice evens skin tone

When you use this Brightening Perfector it is a cream which is white until massaged onto the skin, at which point the pigments burst  and it quickly turns to a skin tone in an instant - quite satisfying to use. 

The final product I have is the +C Vit Undereye Brightener (£16). Described as being an under eye perfector blurs and energises to give an instant awakening effect. As you might have guessed, it is Vitamin-C infused and as well as giving that instant awakening effect, it also restores vibrancy.

I am a bit of a non-sleeper and often find the dark circles under my eyes need a bit more than a slight covering of concealer to make me look human. What this is designed to do is erase the dullness, dark circles and soothe the skin under the eyes. Ingredients you will find are:

• Vitamin-C brightens
• Ferulic Acid provides an Antioxidant boost
• Caffeine de-puffs & energises

Out of the tube, the cream, which isn’t too thick a constituency has a peachy tone to it and whilst I am fair skinned, I can just get away with using it, but if you don’t like a dark looking concealer, then you won’t like this at all. For me to get it to work, I apply the smallest dot and blend it into my skin and if I find it to dark, add one of my lightest concealers or mix it to get it right. 

I really like this range, the Priming Oil is by far the stand out product, closely followed by the Lip Brightener, two products I have used the most so far. All four products are a great addition to the Vitamin C range and there has been a new Remedy Mask launched within this range over the last few weeks too.

You can find this range available now over on www.pixibeauty.co.uk alongside the rest of products that Pixi Beauty has to offer.

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Polaar Night Body Milk

I have become quite the fan of Polaar as a brand and have shared a few of their products on my blog in recent months. Today is the turn of one of my favourite launches from the brand - the Polaar Night Body Milk (£32 here*).

I am not the best at using body lotions and butters, there are very few brands which hold my attention long enough to use up the entire product. This is one of them.

Nourish and moisturise your skin with Polaar’s night time body milk, a sumptuous formula that replenishes while you sleep. A deeply soothing treat, you’ll benefit from moisturising, smoothing benefits with every application.

This is a lightweight formula which is designed to lock in essential moisture for up to 24 hours is simply divine to use. Once on the skin, the milk absorbs with minimal effort, which gets bonus points because there is nothing more irritating than a really thick body lotion you have to spend an age massaging into the skin, in my view anyway. Once it has absorbed into the skin, other than a wonderfully uplifting fragrance, there is no sign it was ever there, with no residue being left on the skin.

This body milk is formulated with Boreal Algae, described as being a powerful ingredient that comes from dark polar waters. It is said to grow where there is very little light and thrives in the darkest of environments. When used within this body lotion, it is said to harness a supportive, restorative quality to help your skin reset to a more natural state. Whilst being a decongestant as well as calming, your skin will be able to breathe freely while you rest.

This is up there with one of the nicest body products I have used in a very long time. It’s a delight to use, I love the scent and most importantly, I love how it leaves my skin feeling after using.

As well as being suitable for all skin types, this body milk is also vegan, dermatologically tested and is free from parabens, alcohol, phenoxyethanol or mineral oil.

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Botanical Lab anti-blemish range

New to the Botanical Lab range comes two products within the anti-blemish range with the Turmeric Balancing Face Wash and Hemp & Matcha Tea Clarifying Face Mask. Botanical Lab, whom I first featured here, describes themselves as being an unconventional, stylish and affordable range for clear skin. Together they bring a range of effective skincare that marries the power of nature with a dash of science for a clear, healthy-looking complexion.

The Botanical Lab Turmeric Balancing Face Wash, which costs just £4.99, is a gentle pH balanced antibacterial foaming cleanser that is formulated with salicylic acid and turmeric extract which help to reduce breakouts, balance skin, and enhance its natural glow. Turmeric as an ingredient has been used for years in Ayurveda, it has antioxidant and brightening properties to help achieve that confidence-boosting radiance. 

This Balancing Face Wash is free from SLS, it uses milder surfactants, which are much kinder and less stripping on skin, but still work to clean impurities and help to remove makeup. This formula also contains allantoin which helps to soothe and condition the skin. This face wash is really easy to use and is perfect for use in both the morning and the evening. 

After using this face wash, which has a really lovely texture to it, my skin is left soft and smooth to the touch and whilst it contains Turmeric, it isn’t a dominating scent.

The second product is the Botanical Lab Hemp & Matcha Tea Clarifying Face Mask (RRP £7.99) is described as being an oily complexion’s best friend! The inclusion of both Hemp and Matcha Tea are selected because they both have health-boosting properties. Matcha Tea, which is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, is also packed full of polyphenols and flavonoids, which help reduce bacteria on the surface of the skin, whilst at the same time controlling and decreasing sebum production. Then we have the inclusion on Cannabis Sativa Seed oil, also known as hemp oil and it is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and is therefore good at calming skin.

This soothing mask works to detoxify, helps unclog pores as well as to improve the skins texture. As well as Matcha Green Tea and naturally derived hemp oil, it is formulated with mineral rich clay as well as both salicylic and lactic acids whose job it is to help slough away dead skin cells. The formula helps to gently remove the everyday build-up of impurities and absorb excess oil, whilst glycerin ensures that skin is not dried out. 

To use, the advice is to apply a thin layer to clean skin with your fingertips or a mask brush and leave on the skin for around 8-10 minutes. Then to remove the mask with warm with water and a muslin cloth, massage the skin in circular motions to exfoliate.  This mask is ideal for twice weekly use.  What I liked about this mask, is that it doesn’t irritate my skin, despite the inclusion of clay as an ingredient, something my skin isn’t always a fan of.  It does a great job at exfoliating without leaving the skin feeling stripped or dry. 

Developed specifically for oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin, Botanical Lab Turmeric Face Wash and Hemp & Matcha Tea Clarifying Mask are available from Superdrug, Amazon, and online at www.superdrug.co.uk and www.botanicallab.com. 

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Fenwick - Your Wellness Gift

The Gift With Purchase offering from Fenwick is championed as being 'Your Wellness Gift' and it is yours for free, once you spend £95 with them.

Right now, I am most definitely more about taking time out for myself, it has taken years for me to understand how precious those 5 minutes, half an hour or longer are. I am a bit of a workaholic, I don't blog fulltime and I love to read, all of those together mean I need to learn to manage my time better. That is why I love the theme of this GWP 

A time to refresh, reflect, and rejuvenate your sense of self - let's blow away the Christmas cobwebs, and jump head-first into January. With that in mind, we’ve curated a little something to help you start the year anew: Your Wellness Gift.

Described as championing the natural, the sustainable - and the serenely scented - this bag of skin saviours is here to boost your sense of wellbeing. Each one of the products is said to have been a thoughtfully selected product promoting five minutes of peace as a minimum, see how your mood lifts, stress lessens, and skin exudes an effortless “yes, I've had eight hours” radiance - something I think we all strive for.  Better still and in keeping with that sustainable approach, the products all come packaged inside a 100% cotton reusable pouch.

Contents

• Organic Pharmacy Purifying Seaweed Clay Mask (10ml) - Described as being a decongesting paste combining kaolin clay, sage and eucalyptus, it is a great way to detox your skin.
• Organic Pharmacy Peppermint Facial Wash (20ml) - Said to be an intensely refreshing face wash by The Organic Pharmacy, it contains an antibacterial blend of peppermint and tea tree, use once a day to keep blemishes at bay.
• Immunocologie Self-Heating Face Mask - Naturally derived, scientifically optimised and sustainably sourced, Immunocologie skincare is state-of-the-art. Harnessing the power of warm black lava minerals and essential oils, consider this self-heating sheet mask a luminous, skin-plumping case in point.
• land&water Alcohol Hand Gel (50ml) - I have lost count of the number of brands who know make a hand gel and this one is described as being a deliciously scented and diligently antibacterial. It is made here in Britain and bottled sustainably.
• Rituals Foaming Shower Gel (50ml) - I adore the scent of this range from Rituals and their foaming shower gels are simply divine.  This one has the scent of cherry blossom and organic rice milk, which, when it comes into contact with water, it turns from a gel to a foam.

For your £95 spend, you definitely get yourself some really nice products and these Gift with Purchase offers are always a nice way to get to know brands you might now have come across.

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