Pixi +Rose Infused Skintreats

Famous for their Glow Tonic, Pixi Beauty is a brand I adore, from its skincare right through to its makeup line, the products are as divine as the store here in London, and I am yet to be unimpressed by a product!

The Pixi Rose Infused Skintreats Line, features an incredible selection of products, some of which I was first introduced to back in 2017 and as a collection it has grown ever since.  As today is Valentines Day  little package couldn't have arrived at a better time, its Valentines Day, most people associate Roses with February 14th and for Pixi, they have an amazing collection of products which I am sharing on my blog today.

As you can see, I was kindly sent four products, all of which create a little routine together or as part of your existing one, slotting in without much effort.   Starting with the product that quite probably stands out to you as much as it did to me  - The +Rose Essence Oil (£24).

Suitable for all skin types, this tri-phase oil, is a lightweight fast absorbing oil which is designed to prep the skincare before makeup application but can also be used in times of need for extra hydration. To use it, you have to give it a rigorous shake to combine all the ingredients together and mixed in there you will find:

• Rose Flower Oil which nourishes & rejuvenates
• Rose Water which balances pH & is Antioxidant-rich
• Ceramide NP which provides time-release moisture

What I really like about this Essence Oil, other than shaking it to create a lovely fuschia pink oil, is how non-greasy it feels on the skin. My skin is incredibly dry in parts and im loving using oils more than usual right to now to soothe and smooth.

The next product is the +Rose Glow-y Powder (£14) and it is every bit as stunning as it looks to be.

I have a bit of redness on my cheeks, so im not much of a blusher girl, more a bronzer, but this is something else because you can choose to also use it as a highlighter and that is exactly what I have been doing, the swatch showing you just how stunning it is. Described as being a natural mineral powder contains ceramides to give time-release moisture to skin while creating a luminous finish, it does, as you come to expect with Pixi contain some amazing ingredients:

• Rose Extract to soothe and hydrate
• Ferulic Acid which provides an antioxidant boost
• Jojoba which nourishes and moisturises

This powder if really pigmented and you need such a small amount to really get that glow and it is suitable for all skin types.

The next product is one I have absolutely adored using. The +Rose Radiance Perfector (£14) is the product you need when you think your skin is having a 'meh' day because it makes you look amazing.

Described as being a delicately tinted, Rose-infused complexion enhancer, it not only gives your skin a healthy, radiant looking glow (without turning you into a disco ball) it also does a pretty good job at blurring some imperfections as it brightens and corrects. Again, packed with amazing ingredients, you will find:

• Rose Water which works to balance pH and gives an Antioxidant boost
• Ceramide NP which provides time-release moisture
• Hyaluronic Acid for its ability to hydrate the skin

This Radiance perfector can me used in a few different ways. One is to apply it to the collarbones, cupids bow, brow bone and the cheeks to enhance your features, you can also use it all over your skin and this is what I do, but mix it with my moisturising cream and on no makeup days, this is my current go to.

The final product in this little quarter is the +Rose Lip Nourisher (£10) which is described as being a rose-infused lip balm to smooth with a hint of tint and shine.

Pixi has some of the most wonderful lip products, many of which I have shared on my blog and this Lip Nourisher is one of them. If your lips suffer from being dry, despite drinking lots of water and using hydrating products, then this is a wonderful addition to try because as well as imparting the slightest shade of pink to the lips, it is, as you have probably guessed, full of amazing ingredients:

• Rosehip Oil which helps to soothe and condition
• Jojoba Seed Oil which softens and smooths
• Vitamin E to nourish and protect

It is a product which can be used on its own, or you could choose to apply it underneath your lipstick as a bit of a base, either option works really well.

So, Pixi once again create an incredible range of products with this +Rose collection and they are all available online right now.

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Arran Sense of Scotland Lochranza Mens Eau de Toilette

Arran Sense of Scotland  is a brand I have really liked getting to know and around my home I have quite a few of their Reed diffusers, in the scent After the Rain dotted about because it is such a delightful scent. New to the growing collection this time is a fragrance that isn’t for me, but instead for him indoors and timed perfectly with Valentines Day on the horizon, Arran Sense of Scotland Lochranza Mens Eau de Toilette has been tried and tested.

Described as being a perfectly balanced fragrance, designed for men, the Lochranza Eau De Toilette is a delicate combination of patchouli and anise, the two together create a spicy base note, peppered with aromas of warmer, more floral tones. I had expected this to be quite an earthy scent, one which, like After the Rain, has a fresh yet floral musk tone.

The fragrance which comes presented in a glass bottle, square and chunky with a wooden lid is said to have been inspired by the beautiful windswept north of the isle. Surrounded by brooding hills facing the imposing grey ruin of its castle, placed dramatically on a shingle spit in the open sea loch. Quite a vivid description and one which sends me to the scene of a Harry Potter film as Harry is been flown by Buckbeak in and around Hogwarts! 

When spritzed, this fragrance to me is warm, clean, rich, fresh and quite aromatic all in one go. There is definitely a note of mint as the scent begins to dry down, but the star of the show is clearly both the Patchouli which is sweet, musky and spicy all rolled into one and then with Anise which is rich and has those liquorice hints it is often compared too. Added to it you have Vetiver, Grapefruit and lemon, you have a scent that opens with fresh earthiness and dries down keeping all those notes together from that citrus top to the woody almost spicy base.

Priced around £42 for 100ml it is a mid priced fragrance which has a fairly good longevity on the skin. 

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ASOS February Beauty Boxes

The February Beauty Boxes for ASOS have been revealed and this months we have two - one for him and one for her and they are both spectacular!

As you can see there is some amazing brands hiding inside these two boxes and it will be a rush to get your hands on them as always! 

Inside the women’s box, which is here, with the psychedelic pink box you will find:

• Charlotte Tilbury Light Magic Cream 5ml
• Miss Patisserie Geode Bath Bomb 
• Nuxe Very Rose Micellar Water - 40ml
• Smashbox Superfan Mascara - 5g
• Rimmel London Oh My Gloss Lip Plump Gloss - 1999

Now I love that there is such a good mixture of brand and their products and all for just £12!

Inside the box for him, which is here, again there is some amazing brands and they include:

• COSRX Clear Fit Master Patch
• Harry’s Razor
• Doers of London Body Wash - 50ml
• 31st State All Day Fresh Deodorant - 50ml
• LAB Series Multi Action Face Wash - 30ml

Once again, for £12 this is such a super box and I cannot wait to get my hands on it as soon as it launches, for the Razor alone which is superb!

So when do they launch? This friday so set your alarms because it is usually around 4pm!! 

Find the February ASOS boxes right here!

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RÉDUIT UNI UNIVERSAL SKINCARE & HAIRCARE TREATMENT DEVICE

When it comes to skincare and hair care, the number of products you can buy for different issues or concerns it quite mind-blowing, but when it comes to gadgets, this is where it gets a little interesting, especially when I am introduced to one which is said to be 'The World's First Enhanced Delivery Device for Both Skin and Hair' - curiosity for the better of me and here it is - The Réduit Uni

Sitting the palm of the hand, it is no bigger than an EOS Lip Balm and it is lighter than one of those too. Simply put, the Réduit Uni is essentially a compact, innovative beauty gadget that is powered by the world-first proprietary enhanced delivery technology which allows the pushing the actives deep into the skin and hair, meaning better absorption and more visible results.

In French ‘Réduit’ means ‘reduced’. We reduce packaging. Amplify results. Reduce time. Amplify efficacy. Reduce steps. Amplify beauty.

RÉDUIT was created with one vision: to revolutionize the everyday beauty routine. We started in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, with the dream of creating truly superior beauty products. From performance to sustainability and user-friendliness, we design products that truly elevate the everyday.

So as you can see, this device is a complete beauty routine in one as it tends to both the skin and hair.  Using something which is referred to as Ultrasonic Diffusion technology, it enables the dispersion of droplets 50 times smaller than traditional mists which it is then claimed results in 38x better coverage on the surface of the makes beauty treatments absorb faster and deeper into the skin or hair. To do that, the device uses Smartpods. 

These Smartpods are no bigger than a poker chip in diameter and with the Uni, there is a selection of 24 skincare and hair care treatments to choose from, it worth noting that each 5ml Skinpod is the equivalent of 50ml of traditional products and the ones I have been sent to try includes:

• Ageless Mist LED Smartpod - This revolutionary skin treatment will boost elasticity, reduce fine lines & wrinkles, prevent further signs of ageing and give you a radiant, youthful glow. Enhanced with red LED, it stimulates the fibroblasts for better collagen production and cell renewal.
• Pearl Diffusion LED Smartpod - This daily skincare treatment is perfect for anyone that wants to even out their skin tone, as well as brighten and revive the appearance of tired, dull-looking skin. Enhanced with green LED which helps regulate melanin production and reduces redness & pigmentation.
• Precision Conditioner Hairpod - The perfect hair treatment for repairing and renewing hair in seconds, as well as protecting hair from everyday heat styling with an air-light frizz-free finish. This weightless hair treatment will also strengthen your hair, leaving it less prone to breakage
• Shine Diffusion LED Hairpod - The ideal hair treatment for improving quality and shine, taming those pesky flyaways, and providing vital moisture for silky, smooth hair. Paired with Green LED, it helps keep sebaceous glands under control and maintains the health of your scalp, while giving your hair a beautiful shine.

That isn't all, with the option of Micellar Shampoo, Colour protection, anti-blemish treatments and a facial cleansing mist, I just want to try absolutely everything this device has to offer.  

Each Smartpod is priced differently and they range in price from £22 right up to over £40 but they can also be purchased in Value Set too and again there is a lot of different options to choose from.

So how does it work on the skin?

As we know, your skin has a protective barrier around it and the Réduit UNI can reach through that barrier using it’s Magnetic Misting and Ultrasonic Diffusion technology to help the treatments from the Smartpods work deeper into the skin where they can make a real difference.   So again, depending on the Smartpod you choose, depends on the treatment your skin will be getting.

Once the Smartpod has been correctly inserted into the UNI device, the treatment will begin and last for 1 minute, once it is working, the RÉDUIT UNI will pulse every 5 seconds to tell you to move locations, so you can really aim your device at parts of your face or even neck that you wish to be treated.

How does it work on the hair?

As with the skin, this device is designed to give high-quality hair treatments that will improve the strength and quality of your hair, giving it that much sought after nourished shine. 

Again, as with skincare, each one of the Smartpods for hair works to target a specific concern or goal you have for your hair. The treatments use only active ingredients that leave your hair feeling weightless, silky, sleek, and nourished. 

The RÈDUIT’s Uni device is described as being the future of misting as it works to deliver a concentrated, evenly distributed ‘film’ of replenishing extracts, which penetrate skin and your hair.  It gives you a beauty routine for your skin and hair in one device and it has a Smartpod for everyone, regardless of your skin or hair type. It is definitely more than a gimmick for me and it is going to be one of those devices that is perfect for taking with you on holiday given its size and for those who are wanting to cut down on waste when it comes to the products they use for both their skin and hair, this device also helps you to do that, especially with each 5ml Skinpods being the equivalent to 50ml of traditional skincare products and 5ml Hairpods being the equivalent to 200ml of hair care products and each Smartpod is recyclable too.

I am really enjoying getting to know my RÉDUIT Uni Device and I love that it takes just 1 minute of your time each day. It is easy to use and understand and I can't wait to see what Smartpods or extras for this device come next.  Priced at around £89, you can purchase it via CurrentBody, Cult Beauty and also from RÉDUIT themselves.

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