Ironing Out The Wrinkles

This year I turned 30. Over time I have noticed my skin look a little sad and dull no matter what I tried or used. The ageing bug has not been very kind to me. Fine lines under and around the eyes, deep furrows appearing between the brows and either side of my mouth being the biggest complaints I have. My mother likes to call them laughter lines, it shows that I am enjoying life. I may enjoy life but I don't enjoy getting older.

I had been hearing about a product that other friends in the beauty industry have been using with incredible results, according to them it was 'Botox in a bottle' and this certain face oil worked wonders on plumping the skin giving a fresh, youthful, wrinkle free appearance. Not sure if this was true or just overly hyped up I thought it was worth at least trying.

The product is Helenere - Maitrise Du Temps. 

The price tag, £173 for a pack of 5 - 10ml bottles. I can imagine jaws dropping about now.
I had no idea starting this adventure to younger skin that it came at such a high cost. However, for the sake of looking ten years younger I took the leap in Feb of this year and paid the price. 7 months in and I regret nothing, I would repurchase this pack in a heartbeat when the time comes that I run low.
Stopping the ageing clock and winding it back, this succeeds with top marks, having never had Botox I cannot tell you if it is anything comparable but what I can tell you is my eye area looks the same as it did at 20; smooth, wrinkle free and it even helped with a hood that was sagging down over my eyelid.
My fine lines are perfectly plumped out and even, my pores look smaller in size which results in foundation and powders looking better (no cakey lines that I have to smooth out half way through the day anymore). Dare I say my skin look in healthier condition than it did in my 20's. I don't think I could ever go back after using this product.

So what exactly is it? It is essentially an extra rich intensive formula serum that moisturises deeply that you use prior to your usual day/ night time face moisturiser. (In my case Philosophy - Hope In A Jar.) So, very simple to slip it into your skincare routine. This treatment renders its elasticity to the epidermis, benefits the cell renewal process, restores firmness and brightness to the skin while re-balancing its hydrolipidic film, and diminishing wrinkles.

A visible and dramatic difference in skin texture and anti ageing results appeared after around a month of using this, so not immediate but with time skin slowly winds back time and eradicates those wrinkles.
Do I think it's worth the money? Yes! Every last penny is well spent on this. I will be repurchasing the pack when I get to my last bottle, which even after 7 months I'm not even close to. The pack of 5 will probably last me a full year, as you only need a few drops each time, a little goes a long way. Overall, it probably costs you less per year than a normal face oil does, so it's pretty well priced when you do the math and good value for your money.

I highly recommend this if you want to wind back skin ageing, and help to stop it in its tracks; I can completely understand why people recommended this and hyped it up so much. In turn I recommend it to you and hope you have as much success as we did with this product. It's cheaper than Botox and drastic surgeries, both of which cost a huge amount of money - which could be spent on shoes, bags, cosmetics etc!

The Body Shop - Seaweed Mattifying Moisture Lotion

£11.00/ 50ml           www.thebodyshop.co.uk
Made in the USA.
Tailored for combination skin.

This lightweight moisturising lotion hydrates, controls excess oil and combats shine.

• Lightweight moisture
• Rebalances oil
• Combats shine to give a beautiful matte finish.
• SPF 15 for UVA/UVB protection

It does control shine throughout the day I would say for a good 7 hours without having to use blotting paper or powder. It didn't cause any blocked pores or cause me to breakout, and it's oil free; so massive thumbs up from me. My skin felt soft and protected. I adore this moisture lotion, thinner than the cream so a little easier to work with and to apply, you also use less of this than you do the cream version.
I like the smell, it's very mild and doesn't linger on the face, which is always nice.

If you have oily skin, I would highly recommend trying this if you are looking for hours of matte finish. A beautiful, softening, protecting, moisture lotion that lasts for a very long time and great value for money.
I will repurchase this lotion, without a doubt.

Sunday Special...

Unfortunately, this Sunday I was unable to pick just one product which impressed me the most. 

Both of these blew me away equally, for different reasons. 

You can see the reviews for each of these here: 

Trilogy - Rosapene Night Cream.

Aromatherapy Associates - Inner Strength, Bath & Shower Oil.

Why was I so amazed with these? I have been using both products either daily or several times a week since I purchased them, you see results instantly and they are both brilliant value for money.

The night cream smells great, it sinks into the skin fast with no residue, it smooths out fine lines, restores moisture evenly, and in my case it actually helped soothe and remove patches of acne I had been suffering with.

The bath & shower oil is just an amazing bathing experience. A true luxury, I adore the scent, I loved how it made my skin soft and supple and how it relaxed me deeply. One of my new favourites from Aromatherapy Associates. 

I would highly recommend trying both of these products. Both equally deserving of the Sunday Special position.

Trilogy - Rosapene Night Cream

£28.50/ 60ml             www.trilogyproducts.com
Made in New Zealand.
Suitable for vegetarians.
Tailored for all skin type's.
A night cream to brighten the complexion, rehydrate and restore the skin.

Enriched with Trilogy's unique anti-oxidant rich Rosapene oil blend, Goji and Manuka Honey.
A high performance night recovery cream that works with the skin's own natural process for optimum regeneration. Revives, restores and rehydrates.

I have oily skin, so I am always a little nervous on encountering new oils and moisturisers as I either look very shiny or I have bad breakout's.
On using this cream, I was in love! Not only is it hands down the best night cream I have used, but it cleared up areas that was affected by acne.
Skin was not as oily through the day and I saw improvement in fine lines. It smells lovely and feels amazing on the skin; it sinks in immediately, so you are not left with any residue.
I would highly recommend trying this cream. I would be surprised if it disappointed you. It has become one of my hero products that I have already repurchased.
Great value for money. Good sized jar, that lasts for months. A real treat with real results.

Neom - Moroccan Blush Rose Organic Hand Cream

£20.00/ 75ml        www.neomorganics.com
Made in England.
Suitable for vegetarians.
Tailored for all skin types.
A hand cream for soft, supple, smooth hands; with the added benefit of anti-ageing properties.

Packed with anti-oxidising extracts which are great for anti-ageing; including nourishing Argan Oil and Acai extract, known to aid collagen production to tighten the skin.
It penetrates fast and leaves hands soft, smooth and non-greasy.

A lovely formula. It has an addictive scent; it reminds me of summer days, definitely lifts the mood!
You only need a pea sized amount, so the tube lasts a very long time.
Instant results; left my hands deeply nourished, smooth and supple with no greasy residue.

On purchasing, researching and using this hand cream, I can honestly say it is worth every penny and great value as it lasts so long.
Taking into account all the natural/ organic ingredients that goes into the cream, you can begin to understand the actual cost.
On using the cream; feeling and seeing the immediate results, you realise what a gem you have found.
I will without a doubt be repurchasing this hand cream.

Steamcream Moisturiser

£12.95/ 75g.             www.steamcream.co.uk
Made in the UK.
Suitable for Vegans.
Tailored for all skin types.
Long lasting hydration for the face, also great nourishment for hands and body.

Handmade using high quality, fresh, natural, traceable ingredients; fused together by a shot of steam.
It's super moisturising, sinks deep down instantly and revives your skin straight away.

Very strong Lavender scent. Use more than a pea size amount and skin can look and feel greasy.
I would not recommend this for normal to oily skin; this is definitely a product for dry/ very dry skin. I personally have oily skin and this created a very shiny finish.

A good size but also a mid-range price tag, if you have dry/ very dry skin this may be value for money and works incredible to nourish your skin.
I will not be repurchasing this as it is not suitable for my skin type.

Sunday Special...

My favourite out of this week's reviewed had to be Weleda - Skin Food.
I got so many uses from this product that it was hard not to choose this gem, it works a treat on any type of skin; eczema is dealt with almost instantly. Visible results from first use, protects as well as nourishes and most of all brilliant value for money.

If you would like a more in-depth review of this product please click on the link Click Here. This will give you all the details that you need to know surrounding price, description and results.

Well deserving of the Sunday Special place this week. I would highly recommend trying this product.

Weleda - Skin Food

 
£8.95/ 75ml   www.weleda.co.uk
Made in Germany. 
Suitable for Vegetarians.
Used for dry and rough skin. 
This product is tailored for both male and female skin.

From the original green beauty pioneer, around since 1926. A backstage beauty secret and a cult beauty favourite of celeb's.
Made with extracts of Chamomile, Wild Pansy, Organic Sunflower Seed Oil, Calendula and revitalising Rosemary extract. Added essential oils of Sweet Orange and Lavandulae give it an addictive soft fragrance.

It is a nourishing repair cream for face, hands and body to replenish and revive dry skin. It's deep penetrating and fast acting. It can also be used as a protective cream in very harsh weather. (Helps to comfort and protect from harsh outdoor conditions.)

A little goes a long way, so use very sparingly and work quickly, as this cream/ balm absorbs very fast. It leaves no residue on the skin - it is totally absorbed in seconds and gives visible results after just the first use.

It is very fairly priced and lasts such a long time as you need so little, brilliant value for money.

I would definitely repurchase this in a heartbeat. Especially great for winter weather as well as summer on sun damaged areas that need a little extra care.
I can see this product being used in various situations already - hero product!