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Elemis Daily Redness Solution
by jazzypinkpuppet
Whilst I was away a few months ago on a girly weekend at Centre parcs we decided we would treat ourselves to a treatment at the spa. Whilst most of the girls opted for a massage I chose an Elemis facial and all I can say is WOW.
I suffer from a very red flushed looking face especially on my cheeks, I also have several small broken ... capillaries on my cheek area, these have gotten worse over the last year or so and although they can be covered easily with some loose powder they were becoming a bit of a concern. After all I am only in my early thirties.
My therapist said that my skin would only get worse if I didn't do something soon to prevent the capillaries, she said the cream could not 'cure' the ones I had but it could reduce them and also stop any new ones forming. I decided I would buy it despite it's hefty price. Here is how I have got on with it.
The cream comes in a sleek silver bottle with a pump action top. It has a see through lid to prevent any accidental 'pumps'. It contains 50ml.
What the product claims to do - reduce the daily appearance of redness and high colour. It also says that is will help reduce the flushed appearance of broken capillaries. Whilst acting as a soothing moisturiser.
How to use it- there are two ways to use the cream, you can either use it direct on your face as your moisturiser or you can mix it in with your normal moisturiser and use it as you would normally do. My therapist recomended that I use it direct due to the severity of my skin (I didn't think it was that bad !!).
It is advised that you use it morning and night after cleansing your face.
Ease of use - The pump is smooth and easy to use, it dispenses just the right amount for about half a face application. It has never got clogged up despite using it twice a day for two months.
First impressions - The first thing you will notice is the glorious smell of roses, it is very heavily scented and my friend who tried the cream found it a bit too much. I love that rose smell and so it is perfect for me.
There are other scents in the cream which are honey and meadow sweet, but these are way over powered by the rose.
The cream is a fairly thick consistency when it is pumped out so it doesn't run or slip. But when it is applied to the skin it just glides along and doesn't need any rubbing in at all. My skin feels smooth and soft almost instantly after applying it, some creams make it feel tight but not this one.
Does it work ? YES !! I was quite sceptical and after I bought it I felt like perhaps I had been swept up in the whole spa experience and sales pitch, but I had nothing to loose as I had already bought it and so used it as recommended twice a day. After the first three or four days I noticed my skin was less blotchy and more even. Then after about two weeks my face was noticeably less red, it was much more even and the blotchiness had gone. Two moths later, it is like a new face, it is smooth and even. There is hardly any redness at all except a couple of very tiny pin prick sized capillaries, my loose powder is no longer necessary before I go out. Another side effect is that I am so much more confident, I didn't realise how much my skin was effecting my self esteem.
How much ? Well this magical cream is not cheap, it costs £51 for the 50ml bottle. You can only buy it from authorised salons, QVC or on the Elemis website. Or there are several on Ebay going for anything between £25 and £45, but of course this is a bit of a risk.
I bought it along with another item (an enzyme peel) so got a free gift of loads of little goodies. There are often free gifts if you buy two items on the Elemis website.
Is it worth it - It's a non hesitant yes from me, the price is huge for me, I would never usually dream of paying that for a cream but when I look at what it has given me a beautifully smooth and even face and a fabulous confidence boost, it is worth every penny. My therapist said the cream should last approx four months as you only need a tiny amount. Although because the bottle is silver you can't see how much is left and so I can't say for sure it this is true.
I also like the fact that it is made in England and Elemis is a British brand, I will always be happy to pay a little bit more for this. It is also not tested on animals again this is important to me.
Final words - A superior product that actually does what it claims to do.
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Superdrug Vitamin E Radiance Cream
by basketofbuttons
I have just booked my annual holiday to Rome and we are leaving for 8 days in early July. I went out shopping today for my miniature bottles of lotions and potions to take with me in my hand luggage on the flight and I deliberately went looking for my usual Superdrug Vitamin E Radiance Moisture Cream. I took this with me when we went ... on my last holiday as it's the perfect summer holiday cream and I just knew I had to buy another tube for this holiday too. The tubes are the perfect size for the flight as they are only 50ml in size and this cream is part of the current Superdrug Vitamin Range they have at the moment. This seems to be quite a popular product as there are never many tubes of it left in the shop whenever I have been to buy any. This tube comes in one size only and it's been #2.99for absolutely ages.
I love to use this cream on holiday as it has a very useful SPF of 15 and it is loaded with vitamins and extra goodies such as vitamins A, B, F and even H (which I had never heard of before I started to use this cream). It has light reflecting particles which really do help to improve the glow and tone of my skin and makes it look much healthier and Superdrug have also added extract of horse chestnut to this cream and additional antioxidants.
The cream is such a handy size and perfect for a week or two away. I use it just about every day when I am on holiday or during the warmer weather when I am at home. It has a light fresh fragrance, which is really quite strong when you first use it but this soon wears off to leave a more subtle fragrance behind. I wouldn't say it's perfumed, as such, but it is strongly fragranced.
It is a thick cream but it still rubs in well and is brilliantly absorbed into the skin and leaves no tackiness or greasy residue behind. I have quiet normal skin but an oily t zone area but this cream seems to suit my skin type perfectly. Once rubbed in, it leaves the most gorgeous delicate glow behind and makes my skin look radiant and really healthy. I use it as a base underneath make up but when I am on holiday I prefer to use this on it's own as I try to steer away from foundations and simply use a BB cream, which is much lighter and less likely to clog my pores.
It lasts for ages on the skin and I rarely have to reapply, though if I have applied it on a morning and am going out again I the evening, I will usually apply another slight layer on top, just to top up my glow, so to speak. As well as making my skin glow it also has great moisturising and hydrating properties and my skin feels softer and smoother. I am not sure if there is a light tanning ingredient to this cream, though the tube doesn't state this is the case. However, I have noticed on two occasions when I have accidentally dropped a little bit onto fabric, it has left an odd light brown stain behind which is almost impossible to remove.
Taking it off at the end of the day is a breeze and I just use simple facial wipes or a creamy facial wash and then pat my skin dry. It's so easy to use and gives great results and I am so pleased I was able to buy another tube today when I went shopping. This is a great range that Superdrug do and I'd happily recommend this particular product, especially now the summer weather appears to have arrived.
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Boots Cucumber Cleansing Wipes
by thatshitcray
I've used these wipes for absolutely ages, and I always have at least 2 or 3 packs in my bedroom! Not only do I use them for facial cleansing, but also to take off my makeup.
Firstly, these wipes smell really nice and fresh. I don't know whether that's just because I'm weird and I love the smell of cucumber, but I'm pretty ... sure you will enjoy it too!
They are basically the same as any other makeup/cleansing wipe apart from the cucumber smell- they work absolutely fine for taking makeup off and they do it pretty easily. I only ever use one wipe each night when I take my eyeliner off.
Also, they leave your face feeling really clean and refreshed after giving it a wipe over, and I think this is also partly due to the cucumber smell!
I have found that sometimes, the first few wipes in the packet can feel a little dried out, making it more difficult to take your makeup off or to get the full cleansing feeling. But this is only a minor issue that has happened only a couple of times for me.
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