I feel as though I've almost written an entire review on this sunscreen already, but as the mentions are dotted about in different posts I thought I'd collate all of the information into one neat review. Because this CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion with SPF 25 is a...
I'm being rather slow on the whole sunscreen-testing thing, aren't I? In truth, I have made extensive notes on dozens of sun creams - all tried very carefully and objectively - but my written reviews are, for some reason, slow to materialise. Perhaps it's because I...
The recent prolonged spate of hot weather has given me a good chance to do some proper sunscreen testing. I've tested matte ones, mineral ones, budget ones and ones that require a second mortgage; moisturising sunscreens, apply-once sunscreens and mists that are...
It seems like only yesterday, but it's actually a whole year since I wrote my post on the Anne Sémonin made-to-measure skincare routine I had been prescribed. You can read about that here, if you'd like a quick trip down memory lane!) It was quite a complex routine,...
Darphin have two brand new additions to their Lumiere Essentielle skincare range and they are absolutely gorgeous. Luxe-feeling, sweet-smelling and perfect for the summer months. There's a micellar cleanser, light in texture but rich in beautiful essential oils, and a...
I picked up this not-insubstantial bottle of face-cleansing oil for two pounds. Two pounds! Granted, it was on offer (this was last year, I've never seen it as cheap since) but even at the full retail price of £6.99, it's still quite the bargain. I'm not sure what to...
Most of you know that my love affair with acid exfoliants - in particular glycolic acid - is fairly long-standing. I like the ease with which an AHA exfoliant (for that is what it is, if you want the fancy name) slips into your skincare routine and I especially like...
Here's a very effective and affordable face treat for you, if you're after something light, hydrating and sensibly formulated. Suitable for sensitive, itchy or very dry skin (as well as skin with no particular complaints), CeraVe's Moisturising Lotion comes in a...
There's an ongoing argument about eye creams in the beauty world; some believe them to be utterly pointless and instead of making the separate investment simply use their existing facial serum and moisturiser right up to and around the eye area. Others (me included)...
Cult Australian skincare brand Alpha-H have extended their amazing Liquid Gold line to include an all-powerful, all-problem-tackling eye cream. Their original Liquid Gold - an acid exfoliant that champions glycolic acid as its hero ingredient - was one of the first...
Writing my last skincare post, the one where I talk about trying to find an SPF that my Mum will wear, reminded me that I had, in fact, made rather a nice discovery when I was at her house the other weekend. I was rootling about in her bedside drawers, as you do (does...
I don't know whether you saw me mention on my Instagram page (you can follow me here if you would like to see pictures of my face, my cat, my dog and my house - it's all going on!) but I've been appearing in a brilliant Mother's Day campaign for L'Oreal...