DERMALOGICA NECK FIT CONTOUR SERUM {REVIEW}

Since my very early 20's I have cared for my skin daily and what started out

as a basic skin care routine has over the years become more focused

to include targeted products and of course serums etc.

As always your skincare application should never end below the chin

 but must always be taken down the neck and onto on your décolleté

 (chest area).

For many months I have been wanting to introduce a specific neck 

cream and to be honest I should have introduced one into

my regime a couple of years ago.

I was looking for a product that was more than just a cream, I was

looking for something special.

Recently my search finally came to an end after being offered a free

60 minute Dermalogica facial.

It was during that facial that I was introduced to the 

Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum.

The therapist concentrated on my neck & décolleté

especially when it came to exfoliation and this helped greatly to

smooth and brighten the skin, which gave me a good foundation

for the commencement of my neck serum journey.

 

This firming serum is a skin care workout for your neck and décolleté. 

With the help of the roller applicator, this product trains the neck to be tighter, 

smoother, more toned and contoured. 

Flex Lift Contour Technology acts like an invisible mesh to immediately

 tighten skin. 

Plant-based science and a novel tripeptide ​deliver Retinol-like results,

 visibly smoothing, firming and toning skin. 

Resurrection Plant-inspired polysaccharide helps strengthen 

skin’s moisture barrier for a smooth, even appearance.

How to use:

Turn applicator ON. 

Tilt chin up and roll applicator over entire neck, 

from the décolleté up to the jawline. 

Gently squeeze tube to dispense a thin layer of serum while rolling.

 Return the applicator to the OFF position and continue rolling it in an 

upward motion over skin to massage in the serum.

 Keep chin up until serum dries. Then apply your usual moisturiser. 

Use this serum morning and night.

Can be used on all skin types.

Dermalogica says the tube should last approx 6 weeks if used twice

a day, however I would say this is a cautious estimate as I have

been using for longer than 6 weeks and I still seem to have

plenty left in my tube.

In short, this serum for the neck was exactly what I was looking for

as it seriously delivers on all of its claims.

It visibly lifts, tightens, firms and tones the neck and décolleté

Smoothes fine lines and helps protect skin against pollution

Reduces the appearance of skin ageing.

(Do not be put off with the extra work and time needed to apply the

product, as its really easy and I soon incorporated into my routine

and I enjoy the process of application)

This product is a definite keeper, as I have been 

super impressed with the visible results and would highly recommend if,

 like me, you feel that its time to focus on your neck area. 

DERMALOGICA 

NECK FIT CONTOUR SERUM 

50ml

R

1899.00

£

89.00

$

82.00

Dermalogica South Africa

BEAUTY PRODUCTS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW {FEBRUARY 2022}

The year seems well and truly underway and for February I have 4 beauty 
products to review. 

Three are from skincare brands that I already have tried and love, whilst

the one is from a new "ish" UK brand Skin Proud and having reviewed

 one of their products recently (and I loved)

To read that review

BYTERRY

UV BASE PRIMER

SPF 50

One of my Beauty Advent Calendar inclusions, I'm looking forward to trying

 this UV Base Primer.

BYTERRY claims to prime, perfect and protect your skin 

with this ingenious skin-shielding primer.

It provides a high level of broad-spectrum SPF 50.

 It can be used by all skin types thanks to it's lightweight and

 non-greasy finish.

ELEMIS

Superfood

Kefir-Tea mist

This was another Beauty Advent Calendar inclusion and as, you may 

or may not know, I'm a huge fan of ELEMIS, so I'm excited to try 

this 4 in 1 treatment mist, as it's packed with anti-oxidant rich

Superfoods for a fresh dewy skin.

It's also been referred to as Liquid Gold for the skin, 

so I'm all over this one...

* REVIEW NOW POSTED *

Skin Proud

Sorbet Skin

Everyday Jelly

Moisturiser

After trying the one product from this UK skincare brand Proud Skin

 I've opted for a 2nd product in the form of their everyday jelly moisturiser.

Whilst this brand isn't aimed for my mature skin, I loved using

the Icicle Cooling Eye Serum Stick as an extra over and above using

my other more anti-ageing and targeted eye treatments.

It was such an easy product to apply often throughout the day.

Click here to read that review, so on the

strength of how much I liked, I thought I would try this dreamy 

pink cream-gel during the day in these hot and humid Summer months.

Dermalogica

Hydro Masque

Exfoliant

I do love a good exfoliating mask and this Hydro Masque Exfoliant

from Dermalogica was part of the Modern Magazine Beauty Edit Box

that I bought mid 2021.

It's a Hydrating and exfoliating five-minute masque promises to

 smooth and renew

for luminous, healthy-looking skin.

* REVIEW NOW POSTED *

ELEMIS PRO-COLLAGEN SUPER SERUM ELIXIR {REVIEW}

This ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Super Serum Elixir was another inclusion 

in my wonderful ELEMIS Christmas gift set and to be honest, I don't think I 

would ever have contemplated it's purchase.

I've become rather lazy with serums over the last few years

and whilst I do use regularly, I do go through naughty stages where I don't.

On reflection I was more diligent with serum use in my 30's and 40's than

I have been in my 50's, so I welcomed this Pro-Collagen addition to my

current ELEMIS regime.

If you would like to read my past ELEMIS reviews

Here

As skin ages, it begins to lose the solid architecture of its youth and the

Pro-Collagen was created with this in mind. 

Developed with incredible, ultra-hydrating marine actives and cutting-edge science, these formulas deliver intense, skin-plumping hydration to smooth the 

appearance of lines and wrinkles.

The ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Super Serum Elixir is anti-ageing concentrate that

has been formulated to plump, smooth and nourish

 the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, 

for a more youthful look.

Powered by a unique blend of intelligent bio-actives including Tri-Peptides, 

African Birch Bark, Red Seaweed and Padina Pavonica,

 this concentrated anti-wrinkle elixir claims to leave the skin feeling firmer 

with improved elasticity. 

The formula is also infused with Hyaluronic Acid and Omega-rich Camelia Oil 

to provide superior moisturisation, for a visibly smoother, plumper look.

It's a super easy serum to incorporate into your daily beauty regime, apply morning 

and/or evening under your moisturiser or night cream.

It can be used by all skin types.

Dispense 1 to 2 pumps (I found one pump was enough) onto fingertips and

 massage upwards onto a cleansed face, neck and décolleté, but

this super serum can also be used as a specific line and wrinkle treatment.

I chose to apply all over the face and neck in the morning and as a concentrated specific line treatment at night.

Despite the sizing only being 15 mls it does offer a good pricing when it 

comes to the cost per application, as a little does spreads a long way.

N.B It is important to shake this product well before use to mix the ingredients.

I have been using this serum now for nearly 3 months and this concentrated

active serum has been an absolute pleasure to use.

This lightweight oil/cream formula glides beautifully onto the skin and has

an almost silk like feel.

It's not the fastest absorbing serum and that's ok, as it's one of the nicest

serum formulas that I've tried in a very long while.

The clue to how good this serum is lies in its name "Super Serum".

My skin has been feeling "SUPER"and incredibly plump, so much so that my forehead furrows and lines have definitely softened.

I've found it to be very efficient on the moisturising front and post application

the skin has a lovely sheen and smoothness to it.

If you are looking for an easy to use, fuss free, yet effective anti-ageing 

product that tackles those major ageing concerns, then the

ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Super Serum is certainly one to consider.

PRO-COLLAGEN

SUPER SERUM

ELIXIR

15ml

R

1260

$

78.50

£

53

My favourite retailers of ELEMIS products are:

The Red Carnation Hotels & Spas

OneSKIN.emporium

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2020}

Todays Monthly Favourites post could be viewed as either my 

first of 2021 or my last of 2020, as I'm giving you the run down of the beauty

products I liked and highly rated during November & December.

I would estimate that 90% of the products I try out have been

purchased be me and even if a product was a PR Gift you can be assured 

that my opinions and views on a product will always be 

honest and truthful and nothing will change going forward.

I have a good assortment of products that I thoroughly enjoyed

over the past two months ranging from skincare, fragrance, haircare 

and even a product for the nails and needless to say that if they have made 

it onto my monthly favourites list then they're all worthy of a re-purchase.

Don't forget that I have my annual "Top" series of posts coming out later this

month and those lists are not to be missed, especially if you are looking

for tried, tested and highly recommended beauty products.

1.

JO MALONE 

LONDON

WOOD SAGE AND SEA SALT

COLOGNE

I was very slow to the party with this JO MALONE offering, as its been around 

since 2014, HELLO and I only discovered my love for it at the end of 2020 and

 sadly that has been my loss.

I just adore the complex ingredients, which

 include ambrette seed, sea salt and sage, along with red algae and grapefruit.

Wood Sage & Sea Salt is a lighterCitrus/Woody/Aromatic fragrance 

and is a perfect, easy wearing daily summer fragrance.

To read my full review Click Here

.

2.

ZELENS

TRANSFORMER

INSTANT RENEWAL MASK

This was a great skincare find (albeit an expensive one) and it came about 

from me first trying a sample of this anti-aging mask that was developed 

by Dr. Marko Lens for his tailor-made "Red Carpet" facials,

 so I was expecting something special from this mask and it certainly 

didn't disappoint, far from it, as it exceeded

all my expectations and coming from me that's quite some praise...

To read my full review Click Here

 

3.

HUXLEY

SECRET OF SAHARA

GLOW AWAKENING CREAM

Huxley is the first Korean skincare brand that I have ever tried any product from

and by my own admission I have and always will be a lover of European skincare, especially the French brands.

That being said I'm open to sailing into new skin care waters and Korean

Beauty has lots to offer, so this is me dipping my toe in...

And again I wan't disappointed and it became my go to, easy daily 

moisturiser for several months and a re-purchase is on the cards.

To read my full review Click Here

4.

MAVALA

MAVADRY

SPRAY

Again I was very slow to discover this and dare I say it again...

 it was my loss. This Quick Dry nail spray has been an absolute winner

for me, as I no longer have smudged nails.

For me this product is now a "Must Have" and I don't know how I

have persevered for so long without it.

To read my full review Click Here

5.

INOAR

LOTUS FLOWER OIL

It may seem like a small bottle, but don't be fooled, as this tiny 

divine smelling package

packs a powerful punch of all round hair goodness.

The Lotus Flower is composed of plant ingredients that penetrate deep 

into the hair fibre and gives back its natural moisture. 

It strengthens, repairs, realigns, reduces frizz, and restores hair health & shine.

I've also come to realise that a little of this product really does go a long way

and offers great value for money and cannot recommend highly enough.

To read my full review Click Here

Please do let me know in the comments below if any of the above products

 are your favourites also...

ZELENS TRANSFORMER INSTANT RENEWAL MASK {REVIEW}

Last Sunday I was away on a road trip to the Cape region and it was whilst

I was away I put my sample of the 

ZELENS TRANSFORMER INSTANT RENEWAL MASK 

to the test and the clue as to how good this mask is, is in the name, as it was

TRANSFORMING

This unparalleled anti-aging mask was developed by Dr. Marko Lens for his 

tailor-made "Red Carpet" facials, so I was expecting something special

from this mask and it certainly didn't disappoint, far from it, as it exceeded

all my expectations and coming from me that's quite some praise...

This hi-tech mask encourages skin renewal with immediately visible results. Powered with a potent complex of high-performance ingredients, this advanced multi-action mask hydrates, energises, replenishes and revives the skin.

The fortified cocktail combines hyaluronic acid 

(a naturally occurring component of skin tissue) 

and sesame protein to plump and tighten the skin, diminishing the appearance

 of lines and wrinkles, 

with seaweed complex and fatty acid-rich pearl extract for reinforced moisture

 and a radiant glow. 

Intensely moisturising, your skin will feel smooth and velvety with enhanced elasticity, restored vitality and a healthy, youthful glow.

I managed to squeeze 2 applications out of my sample and whilst I cannot

comment on any longterm benefits, the immediate visible results have 

sold me on this product.

My skin felt softer than its ever felt, it felt firmer and had a noticeably youthful glow, SIMPLY I'm hooked on this multi-tasking gem.

It truly is unique and like no other mask I have ever applied previously.

Application
Apply generously to cleansed face, neck and décolleté, avoiding the eye area. 

Leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. 

Use one to three times a week or as required.

Zelens products are extensively tested for safety and efficacy by renowned independent laboratories. Zelens uses no animal testing and no animal ingredients. Zelens uses no parabens, Zelens is committed to eco-responsibility.

Zelens is fast becoming one of my favourite skincare brands, but sadly

for me each product has to go onto my Wish List

To read my previous reviews

ZELENS

TRANSFORMER

RENEWAL MASK

50mls

R

2250

$

205

£

100

Available exclusively in South Africa at

MetroCosmetics

AVÈNE CICALFATE+ RESTORATIVE PROTECTIVE CREAM {REVIEW}

 I'm sure all my readers by now, are very aware of the French skincare brand 
Avène

I have written numerous reviews here on my blog and with the exception of

 one product I highly rate them all.

To read my previous reviews

Just a quick re-cap:

Avène 

is decicated to Dermatology and is the leading dermo-cosmetic brand in

 Europe and Japan. 

All Avéne products have biodegradable formulations and come in packaging 

that is 100% recyclable. 

Not tested on animals, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.

Avène Cicalfate 

product line promotes the quick repair of 

sensitive irritated skin.

It facilitates epidermal repair, reduces risk of bacterial proliferation 

and soothes fragile skin. 

The re-formulated

 Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream 

is a multipurpose barrier repair cream that helps to rapidly repair, 

purify and soothe irritated skin.

Whenever skin is sensitised, its barrier function or hydro lipid layer

has been superficially and temporarily compromised and this repairing

cream is best suited to deal with many of the issues below:

 

 Localized dryness

After stitches

Superficial cuts

Razor burn

Post-epilation irritations

 Nappy rash

Skin irritations

Peri-oral irritations

Sunburn

After superficial dermatological treatments 

(laser, chemical peel, cryotherapy)

Irritations on external intimate areas

Mask-related skin irritations

Inspired by recent discoveries in the microbiome, this multi-purpose cream 

offers optimal efficacy thanks to a restorative & protective complex

 that promotes epidermal repair, limits the risk of bacterial proliferation and soothes sensations of discomfort. Helps restore the skin's natural balance all

 thanks to a patented, 

postbiotic active ingredient: [C+-RESTORE]™ derived from 

Avène Thermal Spring Water. 

Also contains Zinc/Copper complex that acts as antibacterial agents.

I have had several uses for this repairing cream since it was sent to

me to review, the first was on a rather painful steam burn from

draining the water off boiled potatoes 

(I'm sure many of you reading this have done the same)

and you will know how painful it can be.

I immediately spritzes onto the burn some of the soothing

Avène Thermal Spring Water

This helped to immediately cool the skin down, more so as I always keep one

 in the fridge. Once the skin had dried I applied a good covering of the

Cicalfate+ to the steam burn area. It certainly soothed the area and over the

next few days I applied regularly to the  traumatised area and within a few days,

 all was good.

I have found myself reaching for this cream post exfoliation and on

days that my skin is feeling slightly irritated or on days where I really

don't want to apply anything too active.

I recently recommended the Cicalfate+ along with the Thermal Spring Water 

to a reader who was struggling with the annoying Mask Acne

and feedback has also been very positive.

Its creamy texture initially appears to be slightly on the thick 

and heavy side, but it amazingly and quickly absorbs leaving no

greasy residue behind, as you would perhaps expect from this type of product.

My hubby has even used this product on some razor burn and it got a huge

thumbs up from him. This product can be safely used on infants, 

children and adults, however it's not recommended for oozing lesions. 

This cream acts like a "magic" repairing bandage over the skin and

one that I'm happy to have in both my skincare regime and my first aid box.

AVÈNE 

CICALFATE+

RESTORATIVE PROTECTIVE CREAM

40ml

R

209

$

28

£

18

Avène is available from Clicks countrywide 

and

 DERMASTORE

LUMENE NORDIC HYDRA INTENSE 24H MOISTURIZER {REVIEW}

This 24H Intense Moisturiser came from the Finnish skincare brand LUMENE and formed 

part of a gift set that contained 3 deep hydrating products from their 

NORDIC HYDRA collection.

Being the 3rd product from LUMENE that I'm putting to the test and initially all of the products appealed to me greatly, hence why I bought the set, but sadly only two of the three products have been a hit with me...

Click on the Pink Links below to read the previous 2 reviews.

Nordic Hydra Moisture Plump Lip Balm Review

Nordic Hydra Aerating Gel Mask Review

After having experienced one huge success, that I adore and then one that was a complete and utter fail,I really wasn't too sure what to expect from the 
NORDIC HYDRA 24H Intense Moisturiser. 

I needn't have worried, as I have completed fallen in love with this cream that
absolutely delivers on all it promises and I would go as far to say that this
super hydrating moisturiser is one of, if not, the best hydrating products 
I have ever tried.

The delightful clean fresh fragranced cream is light, almost soufflé like, quick absorbing and intensely hydrating from the very first application.
As with all LUMENE products it contains Pure Arctic Spring Water to promote
 a healthy-looking complexion, whilst replenishing Organic Nordic Birch Sap and the Hydra-Technology, support continuous hydration throughout the day.

It's this continuous hydration that has impressed me the most, as my normal/dry
skin felt more than comfortable and soft throughout the whole day and even though I didn't put it to the 24H test, I have no doubt that it would continue to perform well.

Key Benefits:

Hydrate, Quench, Refresh

- Sensation of 24 hours of intense hydration*

- Radiant, healthy-looking skin

Key Ingredients: 

Pure arctic spring water

- Naturally exceptionally pure

- Skin pH affinity

- Low in mineral salts for optimal softness

Organic Nordic birch sap

- 100% natural. 

- Rich in minerals and amino acids

Hydra-technology

- Slow-release technology with naturally derived moisture binding agents for lasting hydration

LUMENE is a 100% natural, Clean, vegan 

and cruelty free skincare brand and free from parabens

Lumene Lähde Intense Hydration 24H Moisturizer is applied daily to the
face and neck after cleansing and can be used by all skin types.
Over the months I have not applied daily, but rather alternated with other moisturisers and if I felt that my skin needed deeper hydration I would switch and use for several days
until my skin was balanced again.

This product has already been added to my list of Top 10 Skincare Products  for 2020and I will be very disappointed when this product finishes, as it's been a real bonus in 
my skincare regime and my skin has responded well.
 I would love to explore more of this reasonable priced skincare brand that hails from colds of Finland.

LUMENE

NORDIC HYDRA

24H MOISTURISER

50mls

R
N/A in South Africa

£

17.90

$
19.99