Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturiser

The word peptide is one that seems to be popping up everywhere right now and one product I am loving which features them is the one I am sharing today - Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturiser.  I have been really lucky to test and try out quite a few products from Ole Henriksen, with the Lemonade Smoothing Scrub being up there as one of my favourites.

Described as being Ole Henriksen's first ever barrier cream (another beauty buzz word), this Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturiser is further described as being 

"A daily moisturiser, packed with peptides, collagen and hyaluronic acid, that’s clinically tested to instantly double hydration, boost elasticity and improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles, while also reinforcing your moisture barrier".

So the ingredient Peptide is one which is being banded about quite a lot at the moment and whilst it isn't something new, it is worth explaining what they are. In short, peptides, which our body naturally makes, are described as being short chains of amino acids that act as building blocks of proteins such as collagen, elastin and keratin. Using a serum or moisturiser that contains peptides can lead to firmer, younger-looking skin, and there is extensive scientific research which has proven that peptides can support your skin on multiple levels, for example firming, soothing and hydrating the skin.

KEY INGREDIENTS

• Peptides – encourages skin to perform better and improve appearance
• Amino Acids – reduce inflammation, promote cellular repair, deeply hydrating
• Ceramides – repairs the skin
• Niacinimide – increase lipids, reduce water loss
• Hyaluronic Acid – super hydrator, plumps and smooths the skin

Putting all of these together and you get one incredible product, which I have absolutely loved using for a few reason.

I absolutely love the texture, it isn't what I was expecting to find at all. I was expecting to find a thick, rich cream but instead, the texture is very similar to the lemon part of a lemon meringue, only it is bouncy.  One the skin, it absorbs very quickly and is one of those creams that is perfect for both morning and evening applications and I love that it isn't too rich, it is lightweight enough that you don't nice it on the skin after it has been applied, but rich and bouncy enough when you apply it, to know you have applied a cream and of course, it doesn't leave behind any kind of greasy residue on the skin.

For me, Ole Henriksen can do no wrong when it comes to skincare, absolutely everything I have used has been incredible, i'm sure by now, I don't need to mention just how much I love the Lemonade Smoothing Scrub

The Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturiser is available now exclusively to Boots, priced at just £40.

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Lookfantastic x Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Beauty Box

The latest Lookfantastic Beauty Box has been released for sale and it is a collaboration with Bobbi Brown. The box which is described as being one to help you 'Get Your Glow' is priced at just £55.

Worth over £100, this Limited Edition box features a mixture of both skincare and makeup and comes packaged inside the prettiest of boxes.  In recent months, we have been spoiled with a lot of Lookfantastic beauty boxes, including the magnificent Easter Egg.

Summer is almost here and we can’t wait to get our glow on with the Limited Edition ‘Get your glow’ LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Box from Bobbi Brown. With this exclusive collection we’re going all-in on the skincare essentials to help you on your way to that rosy, ultra-hydrated complexion. Featuring five products worth over £103, get yours today for just £55!

As an added extra, inside this box, you will also receive your edition of the Bobbi Brown Edit magazine in every box with top tips from the makeup artists and so much more!

What’s in the box:

• Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks in Powder Pink 3.7g – worth £23.50
• Highlighting Powder in Pink Glow 8g – worth £37
• Crushed Oil-Infused Gloss In The Buff 6ml – worth £20
• Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm 5ml – worth £7.67
• Vitamin Enriched Face Base 15ml – worth £15

Once again, if you are a regularly subscriber to the monthly Lookfantastic beauty box you should have had your early access email which gives you the chance to grab this box for less, but you can subscribe today and get £5 off this Lookfantastic x Bobbi Brown collaboration box when you use code GLOWBB.

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MEDIK8 X SPACE NK LIMITED EDITION SKINCARE BOX

If you have been wanting to get your hands on some products from Medik8, then Space NK has a limited edition beauty box that you might want to try.

I have been lucky enough to try quite a few products from Medik8 in recent months and they are quite the brand! This box happens to feature a few products I am still yet to try!

The Space NK x Medik8 box features four of the brands products which come together to create quite the box and all for just £60.

Contents

• Crystal Retinal 3 (30ml)
• Press & Glow (50ml)
• Hydr8 B5 Intense (8ml)
• Daily Radiance Vitamin C (12.5ml)

Together these products are designed to not only leave your skin looking for a feeling youthful by helping to improve the skins texture, hydrate and minimise fine lines and wrinkles.

Worth £85, this box is on sale right now for just £60 and you can find it right here.

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TOYL The Ultimate Colour Correct Box

This months TOYL box is going to take some beating, I’m just putting it out there before I share the contents of this box. Called The Ultimate Colour Correct Box, it is a great little Easter offering.

Inside the box you will find four products and two treats and with brands such as Oskia, Stila and Indeed Labs all in one box.

As we get older there is no question that our skin tone gets more uneven. I’ve had mine properly looked at and the redness in my cheeks was terrible. Couple that with the under eye dark circles and it wasn’t a great base to move into Spring with which is why a colour correct step is just so important and this month, we have the ultimate!

So if redness, pigmentation, dark circles, dull skin or age spots are bothering you, then this is the box you need and here is what you will find:

STILA ONE STEP CORRECT IN ORIGINAL (30ML - RRP £28.00)

Quite the iconic Stila product, it features an innovative triple-swirled helix serum which has been designed to instantly colour correct, brighten, primes and nourish the skin which in turns, helps to improve tone, even out your complexion and smooth lines and wrinkles!

It contains 3 colour-correcting pigments to even out complexion:

• Green tone instantly neutralises redness and conceals blemishes
• Lavender tone counteracts sallow undertones for a vibrant, energised look
• Peach tone brightens, illuminates and helps diminish the appearance of sun spots

Supercharged with Stila's proprietary Youth Revival Bio-Available Mineral Complex™ to help hydrate, control oil, and diminish the appearance of pores and fine lines.  I have never tried this until recently and I don't know why because I've been wearing it on its own for the past few days and love how it leaves my skin looking.  Once I have tried it for a lot longer, I will share some further thoughts.

INDEED LABS NO ACID PADS (30 PADS - RRP £19.99)

IndeedLabs has been described by many as being one of the most feted beauty disruptors in recent years, creating some incredible products at really affordable prices. In this month's TOYL Box, the No Acid pads are designed to brighten the appearance of your complexion before applying serum.

Enriched with active Probiotics, alongside the likes of Japanese Cedar Buds and Yarrow, allow the formula to cleanse and buff away dead skin, while at the same time being nourishing and replenishing.

OSKIA SUPER-C SMART NUTRIENT BEAUTY CAPSULES (7 X 0.28ml / RRP £11.00)

Remember how in February we talked about how Vitamin C needs to be ‘fresh” and not in contact with air? We’ll that’s why Oskia have made it in these capsules, so when you open to use it, it is as fresh as possible. It also smells of oranges too! 

These are a morning serum for me, so use after cleansing and the Indeed Lab Pad – then you are optimally primed for brighter skin!

Then finally we have another product from Oskia with the Isotonic Hydra-Serum (30ml rrp £64).  Described as being one of the best serums to retain moisture in your skin and even though it is incredibly lightweight on the skin, it features Oskia's Biomimetic Hydra-Complex of 16 synergistic actives to boost, protect and balance hydration for long-term comfort and a dewy complexion. You will also find encapsulated glacier water, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid as well as pro-vitamin B5 and oat ceramides which work to support your skin's mantle and barrier function.  

Putting together these incredible ingredients, you have a serum which works to diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles, ease the signs of dry, dehydrated skin and encourage beautifully plump, hydrated skin.

As mentioned there is two treats within this box and if you follow my Instagram stories, you will have seen there was an Lindt Bunny which I have eaten and then there is the Dr Seaweeds Weed and Wonderful Seaweed Iodine Supplement (£12.95). 

These capsules are described as being an easy way to ensure that you're getting enough iodine. Perfect for supplementing diets that are low in fish or dairy, such as vegan diets, these capsules contain seaweed sourced from the Scottish Outer Hebrides, where it is dried, milled and put into one-a-day capsules for a convenient and easy way to benefit from its pure sea goodness. 

Each month the box, which has a new price of £39.99, will feature both full-sized and luxury travel sized items, if ever there is a sachet, that is not counted towards to total cost of the products inside, it is just an extra treat. This box is worth £122.00 and is on offer for just £39.99 inc FREE P&P but if you use the code BQUK, you will get £5 off your first box!

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