Category : Skincare Reviews

If you’re a regular reader you might remember the trouble I was having with acne during Winter and Spring. It was confined to my chin area, thank you hormones, but it made me miserable. I tried leaving it alone but after the condition of my skin worsened I pulled out every spot cream I had and...

St Tropez have launched a new product for the face this season. If you’re like me and you’re paranoid about ageing but still want a light tan this one may be of interest to you. I’ve been using SPF50 High Protection for Face with Tan Enhancer. According to the sales blurb it… offers...

If  you’re a regular reader than you have probably heard me harping on about Voya before. For those of you who haven’t heard of them, they’re an Irish skincare company based in Sligo that use hand harvested seaweed in their products. I have raved about their Totally Balmy Cleansing...

I just had to do a post on Lush Tiny Hands Solid Hand Serum. How fun is this! Like all of Lush’s products, this one is eco friendly – there are no preservatives or packaging used. I’m all on for that. Like most solid similar products the bar begins to melt upon contact with...

I’m going through a bit of a cleanser addiction lately. I love trying new cleansers. Maybe it’s because my skin rarely reacts to cleanser, moisturiser testing on the other hand can be treacherous :) This week I have been using Nutriganics Softening Cleansing Gel from The Body Shop. It’s...

You all know that I tend to faff around with different skincare brands, all in the name of blogging, of course :) I first came across Voya last year when they launched a Seaweed based anti-ageing toner, which I loved. I have since moved on to their Totally Balmy Cleanser. I have become quite the fan. My...

I have been using Lancome Rénergie Yeux Multiple Lift for 4 weeks now and I’m a happy lady. What is it? Essentially it’s an eye cream and concealer duo. It claims to provide a firmer eye contour, minimise crow’s feet, fine lines and wrinkles, diminished dark circles, reduced under...

I’m a big fan of Lush products – accessible, pretty, animal friendly, green… it’s all good. I have been using Sugar Scrub from Lush for the past few weeks, thought I’d share my thoughts.     Sugar Scrub is a vegan friendly product and has a herbal lavenderish...

I was lucky enough to have access to Yon-ka products as a teenager thanks to the family business but those days are long gone. I loved their products. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the brand – they make botanical based skin care products, most of which have a distinctive essential...

I have meaning to record a video on skincare for dry, sensitive skin for ages. I have always had combination skin but this Winter I became a member of the dehydrated, thin skin club.. woo hoo (dripping with sarcasm). I have finally found a routine that has calmed my irritated parts, toned down the...

You probably know by now that I’m a big fan of the Gaeilge and also natural products. I was delighted to hear about these lovely balms. Béalghrá is the natural lip balm range from Irish company, Mil íocshláinte. They are 100% natural and made in Ireland. The tins are very cute! Each contains...

I had the most amazing facial last week. I have had a few facials lately as my skin has been in pretty bad shape. The best one I have had so far was a PHYT’s Multi-Vita Facial. PHYT’s products are 100% organic and natural which is what initially appealed to me about this treatment. You...

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish is deemed a cult product by the beauty industry. Is it worthy of such status? In my eyes, absolutely yes! As I have mentioned before, my skin is sensitive at the moment. I was using Dermalogica Anti-Bac facial wash in the hopes of clearing the breakout on my chin. Low...

You know by know that I’m a fan of the Yes to Carrots cleanser (click here to see said undying love). I was thinking about buying some products form the Yes to Tomatoes range which is for combination skin and the Yes to Cucumber cleanser range also appeals to be as I have sensitive skin at the...

The other day I posted about Lush’s Halloween collection ‘Day of the Dead’ which is inspired by Mexican traditions. I thought I would post a little update on one of the products that I have been particularly enjoying. The product in question is Calavera Bath Ballistic. The ballistic...