Exuviance Rejuvenating Treatment Masque

The Exuviance team recently reacquainted me with their Rejuvenating Treatment Masque,  and reminded me why this product was my ”go-to” for acne flare-ups and the fun scars they leave behind. [Read more...]

Exuviance Daily Antioxidant Peel CA10

I’ve heard of products that work while you sleep, but how about a peel that works while you work?

This unusually gentle citric acid based peel, a sample from Exuviance, is actually designed for use in the morning!  Unusual territory for me! [Read more...]

Developed relatively recently, microdermabrasion is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment designed to intensively exfoliate the skin, removing dead cells and leaving the patient’s face looking fresher and younger. It is commonly used to treat mild acne scars, decreasing the appearance of wrinkles and sun damage, and reducing oiliness. 

In contrast to dermabrasion, where the skin is rubbed off through manual means (such as sandpaper!), microdermabrasion uses a special tool that shoots a stream of tiny crystals of corundum or aluminium oxide. These crystals are used because their jagged edges make them ideal for abrasion, while their chemical composition means they are safe for use on the skin. They also have antibacterial properties which are good for the treatment of acne.  [Read more...]

Hourglass No. 28 Primer Serum

I’ve used many a skin-perfecting primer in the past, but generally these were used just to help the makeup look flawless. When Hourglass No 28 Primer Serum was launched, it stood out in that it not only helps to reduce the visibility of fine lines and enlarged pores, but actually is beneficial to the skin at the same time. Let’s face it, you’re busy so why not multitask? [Read more...]

Essential-C Eye Cream, Murad

I love an eye cream that tingles a bit. The tingly feeling tells me it’s working hard to diminish those hated fine lines!  Murad Essential-C Eye Cream delivers that faint tingle, and much more! [Read more...]

Multi Protection SPF 50, Revision Skincare

In years gone by, I loved to be a skincare guinea pig for my readers.  After one too many mishaps, I now tend to shy away from the practice these days, opting to sample brands I am most familiar with instead. 

This year, I decided to be brave and brought some of the latest and greatest suncare products in house to sample and write about.  I’m going to be honest… the only new product of the bunch I really want to introduce to my readers is Revision Skincare Multi-Protection SPF50. [Read more...]

These days, it seems my household is all about Vitamin C! I give my sons extra doses in the morning and evening to keep school-shared sniffles at bay. Now I’m even slathering my skin with the miracle vitamin!  Murad Intensive-C Radiance Peel is new on the skincare scene, a glycolic peel that also contains Vitamin C to protect against free radical damage. [Read more...]

Gentle Daily Wash, Kate Somerville

Sensitive skinned readers are going to love Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash!  <—click this link, to read the juicy details!