Product Test – Elemis
Put the Spring Back In Your Skin with Pro-Collagen Pro-Collagen Marine Cream £85 50ml Imagine the bloom of youth regained. Imagine an anti-ageing cream so advanced and so natural, it mimics the skin’s own function, transforming your complexion in just two weeks. Introducing revolutionary Pro-Collagen Marine Cream from leading British Spa Brand ELEMIS, clinically proven to increase hydration by up to 177% in 1 hour and by 248% in 12 hours*. With 1 now sold every 9 seconds globally Pro-Collagen Marine Cream challenges traditional anti-ageing skincare by combining ground-breaking natural marine ingredients, with the very latest in scientific research, producing a dynamic anti-ageing cream which dramatically increases skin elasticity, suppleness, firmness and hydration levels. On application, this high-tech cream penetrates the skin’s layers at a deeper level, moisturising the cells and increasing hydration by 177%*. The cream also works on smoothing the skin’s surface, providing an accelerated lifting effect through increased collagen support. After 14 days the skin takes on a smoother, plumper more youthful appearance. Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Serum £110 30ml The jewel of the Pro-Collagen Collection, Quartz Lift Serum contains the purest concentration of the marine extract Padina Pavonica empowered with precious minerals, to help support cell structure and strengthen the epidermis. A powerful light serum that imparts an immediate lifting and firming effect on the skin. Utilising Padina Pavonica, precious minerals Quartz and Rhodochrosite and Argan Tree Oil, this breakthrough serum helps to promote cellular activity, stimulate cell renewal and support cell structure. Pro-Collagen Eye Renewal £67.50 15ml An intensive eye cream containing a unique synergy of potent seaweeds and volcanic algaes that cleverly mimic the skin’s function for a visible restructuring effect on the eye area. This revolutionary cream-gel texture is lightweight and glides on easily to dramatically smooth fine lines without overloading the delicate eye area or causing puffiness. Tried & Tested Pro-Collagen quartz lift serum. I didn’t notice an immediate difference, however after 3 weeks the tone of my skin feels firmer and the fine lines at the corners of my eyes are softening. Applying moisturiser on top is easy, and my skin felt healthy. VP Pro-Collagen Marine cream. Firstly, this lovely product smelled just fresh and clean, no overpowering herbs or florals. Although it hydrated my skin really well it did so without greasiness or feeling sticky. It seemed to boost my complexion. Great product. JP Eye cream. Going into the autumn the skin around my eyes always feels dry and flaky. I found this soothing and it slowly helped to restore my skin to normal. CB 00
Tried & Tested – Green People
Rejuvenating Eye Cream £14.00 10ml A nurturing certified organic night-time eye treatment rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants from Evening Primrose, Seaweed, Perilla and Avocado. Squalane and Aloe Vera provide an instant moisture infusion whilst Baicalin, Green Algae and Tara bush work in synergy for powerful anti-ageing results. Hydrating Firming Serum £19.50 50ml This is a dual-purpose certified organic formulation that effectively more than doubles the production of collagen whilst helping to reduce wrinkles by 7%. Used over time and as part of a daily skin care regime, this nutrient concentrate will improve the skins elasticity and offer increased long-term firming and toning. Use with Anti-Ageing Facial Oil to lock-in moisture – the perfect combination for soft, toned skin and the perfect primer for Green People’s organic mineral make-up. Certified Organic. Age Defy+ 24 Hour Brightening £36.00 30ml The Bright Solution to Hyperpigmentation Age Defy+ 24 Hour Brightening is an active-packed, high-potency natural moisturiser with a difference. Not content with offering superior skin nourishment and a mild exfoliating action, this revolutionary organic product also actively reduces skin pigmentation and age spots when used daily. It also offers impressive skin benefits which include boosting cellular metabolism, hydrating and smoothing the texture of the skin and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. • Cucumber Seed, White Mulberry Bark and Hibiscus Flower extracts have a synergistic action to reduce melanin production and lighten and even skin tone • Pineapple enzyme gently eases excess pigmented cells from the skins surface to further lighten skin tone • Beech Bud Extract stimulates cell metabolism to increase cell turnover, refining the skin tone Enriched with 33 beauty-enhancing actives to brighten and lighten for a youthful you. 100% certified product made with 87.8% organic ingredients For more information and to buy online visit www.greenpeople.co.uk. Product Test FIRMING SERUM This melts into your skin easily and has a lovely natural scent. I could feel a slight tightening sensation after application. My skin definitely looks healthier with a glow. VP REJUVENATING EYE CREAM Firstly, I was impressed with the 87% organic ingredients, secondly with the effect of the cream. Not only does it seem to have diminished the dark circles, but it hydrates without being too oily or greasy. CB AGE DEFY This has definitely improved the tone of my skin and made it look less tired, it also feels more healthy. The White Mulberry, Hibiscus, Beech Bud, Cucumber and Pineapple gives this a delicate scent, and I was happy to be using such a natural product. JP 00
Product Test – Weleda
Try the Natural Approach with Weleda Almond Sensitive Skin Body Lotion 200ml £16.95 The range is specifically formulated to soothe very sensitive skin, calm skin prone to irritation, provide long-lasting moisturisation and reduce that uncomfortable feeling of tightness. Plant oils from seeds and kernels are precious gifts from nature. The fine almost transparent oil absorbs fast, leaving no feeling of greasiness. Almond oil is renowned for being well tolerated by all skin types, and has a calming, healing effect on skin. The high content of unsaturated fatty acids improves the skin’s barrier function and protects skin against moisture loss. Soothe, protect and nourish your skin with Weleda’s new bodycare trio: Almond Sensitive Skin Body Lotion (rrp £16.95 200ml) Vegetarian. NATRUE-certified Organic. This fast-absorbing lotion calms skin prone to irritation and helps reduce redness. It provides long lasting moisturisation. Protective organic beeswax sourced from Africa helps strengthen the skin’s own natural barrier, leaving skin with a beautiful soft sheen.The range is free from synthetic ingredients of any kind, mineral oils, artificial additives, preservatives, parabens. Citrus Hydrating Body Lotion 200ml £16.95 The genuinely natural cleansing agents are made from sugar and coconut, quickly and entirely biodegradable and ecologically-sound even for aquatic life. Free from artificial preservatives or additives of any kind. This refreshes and hydrates skin with organic aloe vera, coconut oil and sesame oil. This cooling lotion is bursting with freshness and moisturisation for supple, beautiful skin, whilst the zesty fragrance of sun-ripened lemons awakens the senses and invigorates the spirit. The warmth of the Mediterranean sun and the nutrient-rich volcanic Sicilian soil produces a truly top quality citrus oil for a top quality lotion. Evening Primrose Age Revitalising Body Lotion 200ml £24.95 (92% organic Vegan) – evening primrose oil helps smooth and nourish skin, while organic olive and sesame oils protect, and replenishing shea butter helps soften skin. Centella asiatica extract boosts cell regeneration. Age Revitalising Body Lotion. This is rich but not oily, and I liked the hint of sandalwood fragrance which diminished the shea butter. A great pump applicator which is very user friendly. Made my skin feel soft and hydrated especially after being outside in the garden. JP Almond Body Lotion This glides on easily and absorbs quickly. It left my skin feeling pretty much hydrated for all day which is great. The scent is subtle. I really like this. VP Citrus Hydrating Body Lotion Weleda Citrus Hydrating Body Lotion has a beautiful fresh scent perfect for spring and summer. It quickly absorbs and is great as a cooling after sun moisturizer. CB 00
Product Test – Get The Glamour with Clarins
Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector £18.50 A beautifying lip balm for incredibly irresistible lips. This melting gel lip balm with a deliciously sweet taste glides on the lips effortlessly adding a naturally coloured glossy shine with a barely-there effect. Lips instantly look plump, smooth and luscious. 4 hours of non-stop hydration*: lips look fuller and perfectly Nutrition, total comfort and Plumps the lips. Hydrates the lips. Nourishes the lips. Protects and comforts. *Hydration kinetics – 11 women -Shade 03 Catch’ Light Face Stick Highlighter £19 The Catch Light Face Stick adds a natural glow to the skin. The non-sticky texture blends seamlessly in to the skin and the soft pink pearlescent hue enhances the natural contours of the face. SOS Primer £26.50 SOS Primer Colour makes cheating so pretty. Goodbye dull, uneven complexions, Hello white, pink, peach, coral, green and lavender. Why? Because they promote a fresh, balanced skin tone and maximum radiance. 1 skin care concern = 1 colour SOS Primer gleaned its inspiration from the colour wheel: when two opposite shades are placed on top of each other, they cancel each other out. To even out your skin tone, apply the primer colour that best complements your skin care concern to create a neutral canvas of sorts, skin that looks even and radiant. It’s that easy! Ready? Let’s go! From environmental aggressions to the stress of a hectic schedule, your skin is subject to a lot of things that can affect its underlying tone. Clarins now offers a way to create the most beautiful palette of all, a radiant, even complexion! SOS Primer delivers ideal colour correction adapted to your specific needs, regardless of skin tone or skin care concern. Take control of your skin tone! 00
Product Test – Liz Earle
Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare is a Great British beauty brand, founded in 1995. We are passionate about all that we do and create products that really work on every skin type by harnessing the potent powers of the finest quality naturally active ingredients. Superskin™ Bust & Neck Treatment £36 50ml Packed with kigelia extract and a blend of mangosteen, quince, green algae and white lupin, this light, precious serum visibly plumps and smoothes skin around the bust, décolletage and neck. Rich in omega-3, GLA and antioxidants, this powerful treatment is perfect for skin which has lost elasticity, firmness or is ‘crepey’ due to sun exposure, age, weight change, pregnancy or menopause, making it look and feel rejuvenated. Massage over bust, décolletage and neck daily. Naturally active ingredients include kigelia extract, organic rosehip oil, cranberry seed oil, pomegranate extract and mangosteen extract to visibly plump and smooth. Suitable for all skin types Orange Flower Botanical Body Wash™ 200ml £15 Containing uplifting citrus aromas, this gentle body wash cleanses and refreshes all over, leaving every skin type fresh, soft and smooth. With foaming agents derived from soap bark, corn and coconut plus soothing organic oats, it is suitable for all the family and can be used daily. Contains no sodium lauryl/laureth sulphate. Pour into the hand for a light foam, massage onto the skin and rinse off. Naturally active ingredients include organic oats, natural source vitamin E, plus orange flower water and ten pure essential oils to lift spirits and delicately scent the skin. Suitable for all skin types Nourishing Botanical Body Cream™ £20 200ml This concentrated, hydrating body cream helps the skin retain moisture throughout the day. With shea butter and avocado oil to help soften, and pure orange, lavender and rose-scented geranium essential oils to delicately fragrance the skin. Massage Nourishing Botanical Body Cream sparingly into warm skin after bathing. Naturally active ingredients include shea butter, avocado oil, echinacea and hops extract, plus natural source vitamin E and beta-carotene For more information and to buy online visit www.uk.lizearle.com Tried & Tested Bust and Neck This glides on easily and soaks in fast. I could really tell the difference after a few weeks use. Recommend this product for your late 20s before sun damage occurs. VP Body Wash This is now my regular choice for showering. Fresh citrus aromas, soothing lather which leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. I love it. JP Body Cream As directed I used this after showering, rubbing in a small amount all over. Quickly absorbed it soon leaves your skin feeling nourished even after a long drying winter. Perfect summer preparation CB 00
Product Test – Regenerate with Dr. Hauschka
Regenerating Day Cream 40ml £56 Regenerating Day Cream supports the skin’s natural processes of renewal to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Skin looks and feels vital, rejuvenated and smooth. Formulation: Red clover, acerola berries, raspberry seed oil and shea butter protect and support natural skin regeneration. Jojoba, avocado, sweet almond and olive oils replenish and smooth. Kalanchoe and marsh mallow balance moisture and promote skin resilience. Skin condition: for mature skin. Regenerating Hand Cream 50ml £19 Regenerating Hand Cream treats you to silky-soft feeling skin and effective protection against environmental influences – instantly and sustainably. The composition with rich olive and avocado oils as well as silky cocoa butter supports the skin’s strength and elasticity. Medicinal plant extracts of dynamic red clover, bryophyllum and quince seeds furthermore stimulate the skin’s moisture-activating ability. This strengthens the skin’s natural resilience right to the fingertips and, with regular use, stimulates its regenerative abilities. Regenerating Eye Cream 15ml £51.50 Regenerating Eye Cream refines the delicate skin around the eyes, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This rich cream invigorates skin while supporting natural skin regeneration. Formulation: Quince seed, birch leaf and borage refine pores and balance moisture. Acerola berries and sea buckthorn join red clover to enhance skin tone and elasticity. Shea butter and botanical oils replenish, soften and protect. Precious botanical extracts offer the eye area renewed vitality. Skin condition: for mature skin. • Truly 100% natural and organic cosmetics, certified to NATRUE standards • Free From synthetic fragrances, dyes, preservatives, mineral oils, silicone and PEG • Dermatalogically Tested for sensitive skin • Never Tested on animals • Wherever possible, all raw materials come from controlled Organic or biodynamic cultivation and are recovered under fair conditions Tried & Tested Regenerating Hand Cream This is a handy little pot to pop in your bag. Really nice, good quality hand cream which gives instant hydration. VP Regenerating Eye Cream This cream really felt as though it was nourishing my skin and yet it definitely wasn’t either oily or greasy. With no heavy perfume and with an impressive list of natural ingredients this is a product that I will definitely use long term. JP Regenerating Day Cream I really love this face cream. A little of the cream goes a long way, it quickly absorbs into your skin and it looks fresher instantly. It evens out your complexion and helps to smooth away fine lines. Would recommend this face cream highly. CB For more information and stockists visit www.dr.hauschka.com 00
Product Test – Balance Me
the power of nature and the knowledge of science We provide our customers with a natural skincare alternative, to achieve visible results through botanically active formulations that we manufacture in the UK. Our pioneering skincare has been made possible thanks to innovative advances in natural chemistry. Over the years we’ve been able to push the boundaries on what is possible in natural beauty innovation and introduce skincare to solve everyday concerns such as fine lines, loss of tone, pigmentation and sensitivity, without creating others. Flash Cleanse Micellar Water 180ml £16 Perfectly cleansed and radiant skin in a flash Following the success of their Collagen Boost range which launched in 2015, Balance Me is delighted to announce the introduction of Collagen Boost Flash Cleanse Micellar Water. Quicker and easier to use than face wipes, Flash Cleanse is the fool proof, fuss free way to remove make up and dirt. More than just a micellar, Collagen Boost Flash Cleanse’s unique peptide complex boosts skin’s collagen and elastin production, while Chamomile soothes, Bergamot brightens dull complexions and Neroli and Mandarin Oils encourage healthy skin cell regeneration. Key benefits • A quick and effective way to cleanse the face without stripping the skin. • Powerful ingredients that work in synergy to create a smoother, plumper skin surface. Restore and Replenish Face Cream 50ml £40 Firms, smooths and promotes collagen production At the core of the new Collagen Boost line is the Restore and Replenish Face Cream, a super hydrating daily moisturiser containing a unique peptide complex to boost collagen and enhance the skin’s ability to repair and restore itself. Key benefits • A day and night cream that offers multi level protection against premature ageing. • Powerful ingredients that work in synergy to create a smoother, plumper skin surface. • Instantly boosts hydration and radiance. Wonder Eye Cream 15ml £20 Refreshing, awakening and lifting Wonder Eye Cream is hydrating but light and absorbs beautifully, helping to immediately reduce the appearance of fine lines, puffiness and dark circles. Key benefits • The delicate skin around the eyes is strengthened and better able to protect itself against signs of ageing. • An instant hydration hit smooths fine lines and helps to reduce the appearance of fatigue. Key ingredients Hyaluronic Acid A super fine grade that is able to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin, and can hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water to help skin instantly hydrate, smooth and plump from within. Cucumber Oil Calms, soothes and brightens the eye area. Witch Hazel Tightens skin, reduces inflammation and puffiness. For more information and to buy online visit www.balanceme.co.uk Restore and Replenish Face Cream is a natural collagen boosting face cream, it quickly absorbs into my skin which is perfect in the mornings for the school rush before applying my makeup. Over time it aims at fine lines and wrinkles, but even after the first use it gave my skin an instant plump and glow. Great Product! CB Wonder Eye Cream, I found this cream really soothing which I imagine is from the cucumber oil and witch hazel that it contains. It was soon absorbed and felt lovely and light. A reassuringly gentle eye cream to use. I loved it. JP Micellar Water has a great pump action dispenser. The product smells lovely and cleansers effortlessly. I’m a big fan of Micellar Water rather than a standard cream cleanser. Love this. VP 00
Product Test – Neal’s Yard Remedies
Nurture Your Hair with Neal’s Yard Remedies Natural Organic Health & Beauty 100% Organic Argan Oil £17.50 50ml Organic Argan Oil is Soil Association certified and rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids to soothe, nourish and hydrate skin. Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Argan Oil is sourced from South West Morocco, the only region in the world where the argan tree is grown. The small co-operative of 50 women started in 2007 and its members use traditional skills to collect the world’s first Fairtrade certified argan oil. The income from the project also improves the socio-economic conditions of the region by providing valuable income for the community. Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Argan Oil can be used on skin, hair and nails. To use on skin, warm a few drops of in your hands, then massage into the skin, nails and cuticles, taking care around the delicate eye area. For hair, simply smooth a small amount from roots to tips, to reduce frizz, replenish and revitalise. *based on consumer trials of 100 people Rosemary & Cedarwood Hair Treatment, £6.50 This customer favourite is an intense treatment for all hair types. Used either as a pre-wash conditioner, or left on for a deep conditioning overnight treatment, it restores shine, body, and vitality. The nourishing blend of organic coconut oil with the essential oils of organic rosemary, cedarwood, and lavender make it ideal to use on lackluster or coloured hair. Nurturing Rose Shampoo, £11.50 Our nurturing shampoo enhances the vibrancy and shine of dry, damaged or coloured hair, leaving it looking and feeling smoother. The blend of vitamin-rich rosehip, sea buckthorn, and passion flower oils gently cleanses your hair and scalp, and helps to minimise split ends. All our shampoos have a natural low lathering foam to avoid stripping away the hair’s natural oils, which can leave it feeling brittle and dry as well as irritating the scalp. Nurturing Rose Conditioner, £11.50 Our nurturing conditioner replenishes dry, damaged or coloured hair, to leave it looking and feeling shiny and healthy. With a botanical blend of olive and coconut oils, maple extract, and a delicate infusion of rose and calendula flowers, it enhances vibrancy and shine from root to tip. To buy online visit www.nealsyardremedies.com Tried & Tested Argan oil I’ve massaged a small amount into my hands and cuticles and over time this has improved the texture and softness of my skin with a far longer lasting effect than normal hand cream. JP Nurturing Rose Shampoo & Conditioner My hair is so dry at this time of year and easily breaks. I am so happy to have this product. Since using it’s been silky and shiny and I’ve had a lot less breakage. Fab product. VP 00
