MY TOP 12 SKINCARE PRODUCTS 2020 {PART 2}

Here is Part 2 of 
My Top 12 Skincare Products of 2020

For this post I have literally taken my favourite 12 skincare products 

that I have tried and tested during 2020 and they're ones that I 

highly, highly recommend if you are looking for skincare recommendations.

Every year the selection of my fave products varies tremendously, however

 during 2020 my choices have been fairly well balanced, as I seem to have

a good mix of cleansing products/exfoliators/face masks/moisturisers 

and eye products. 

If you missed my Part 1 of my Top 12 Skincare Products of 2020

then you can catch up Here

For my full reviews on all of these products just click on the 

Pink Links below

 

1.

BIODERMA 

SENSIBIO H20

MAKE-UP REMOVING

MICELLE SOLUTION

To read my full review

By my own admission I've had a couple of regrets in 2020

re certain products that I wished I had tried earlier

and the BIODERMA Micelle Water was one of them. 

This pioneer product in terms of Micellar Waters, celebrated its 25th Birthday

 in 2020 and that's how long it has taken me to give this now iconic beauty 

product a try and it has been my loss.

I have found myself reaching for this one, more often than any other 

I have used, as it's so easy to pick up and cleanse my skin in the morning 

and again as a first cleanse in the evening.

This is a must have product in your beauty routine, as it truly outshines

or should I say Out Cleanses the rest.

2.

OSKIA

RENAISSANCE 

CLEANSING GEL

Check out all the details in my original review

I've never been one to get too hyped up about those "Hyped Up" beauty 

products, as often the product reviews and endorsements are paid 

for and sometimes 

are not a true reflection of the product. However this is not the case with the

 Cleansing Gel from the UK brand OSKIA.

Formulated to purify, revitalise and strengthen the skin, 

the Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel is a unique illuminating gel-to-oil facial cleanser, 

that works effortlessly to remove makeup and impurities and can

 be used on all skin types.

If you are a fan of gel cleansers then you will no doubt enjoy the OSKIA Renaissance Cleansing Gel, as it's a hard working cleanser that just gets on 

with the job at hand, without leaving your skin feeling or looking like its 

had a workout and I'm now officially a FAN...

1.

SVR

VITAMIN C ANTI-OXIDANT

FOAM MASQUE

For my review click here

Being the first product that I'm trying from the French skincare brand SVR

was a peeling treatment and it got me excited.

This micro-peeling creamy foam is a cocktail of wonderful active ingredients 

to awaken any dull, tired skin and boost the skins radiance. 

I have been reaching for this foaming beauty every time, as it

delivers on all that it claims.

It's quick, pleasurable to use and leaves the skin looking brighter, smoother

and comfortable, which isn't always the case post exfoliation.

So if you are looking to change up your exfoliating product, with the

emphasis on radiance then this is one, without doubt, to consider.

2.

EXUVIANCE

TRIPLE MICRODERMABRASION

FACE POLISH

To read my review

*During 2020 this product had a packaging/name & formulation overhaul

and whilst this is the older version on the product, I am hoping to

try the new formulation this year and then write my review on the newer one,

but for now this version was one of my top 12 "faves" 2020.

 I am assured that the product remains very similar, just more effective*

As you should all know by now exfoliation is a key product to a good, 

effective anti-ageing skincare routine.

This was another 1st for me in 2020 and this product came highly recommended

by Tori from KissBlush&Tell.

EXUVIANCE hails from the US and their 

Exuviance Triple Microdermabrasion Face Polish is a completely 

innovative exfoliator that masters a triple-action approach 

to skin transformation in a single yet powerful treatment. 

It contains a unique blend of physical, chemical and enzyme rejuvenators. 

Again highly recommend if you want to take home exfoliation up a notch.

LUMENE

NORDIC HYDRA

24H MOISTURIZER

To read my rave review

LUMENE is a Finnish brand and having only ever used 3 of their

products I find myself including 2 on my Top 12 list and unfortunately

the third appeared on my Top 3 Disappointing list To view that list

However thats not deterred me from hopefully using and reviewing more

 products in the future.

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 and it's been a real bonus in 

my skincare regime and my skin has responded well to it.

HUXLEY

SECRET OF SAHARA

GLOW AWAKENING CREAM

For more details Click here

This was another brand/product that Tori from KissBlush&Tell raved about

and my 1st Korean skincare product to try, yes I was late to the Korean 

Beauty party also...

The Secret Sahara range has been formulated to be rich in antioxidants that moisturise and brighten dull, lack lustre, stressed skins, whilst offering 

protection from pollution and the 

Glow Awakening Cream appears to be the star of the show.

Truthfully this cream didn't WoW me on the glow factor front as much as

 I thought it would, but it does give the skin a dewy appearance which I liked.

I've thoroughly enjoyed applying it as part of my morning routine, as it's just

 one of those comfortable, reliable, all round everyday, well priced moisturisers

 and as my first K Beauty product, I'm happy I dipped my toe 

into the Korean waters and I think I may be dipping more toes into the water.

I would, without hesitation recommend this cream and re-purchase 

it again myself...

I do hope that you have enjoyed a look back at my 

Top 12 Skincare Products of 2020 and that this steers you into the right

direction, especially if you are looking to purchase some new skin products.

Let me know in the comments below if I have included any of your

personal favourite products.

 

FRIDAY FOLLOW-UP PART 2 {OCTOBER 2020}

 Several weeks ago I uploaded a Friday Follow-Up post and decided 
that there was too much feedback to confine to the one

post, so here is the second half.

To catch up on the first half click here

Back in August I wrote a review on the 

EXUVIANCE TRIPLE MICRODERMABRASION FACE POLISH 

which I highly rate and you can read my full review here

I have since discovered that they have recently changed the name, formula

and packaging of this product, which irritates me slightly, but the formula

appears to have remained very similar to the older version, but it seems 

to have more Lactobionic Acid to boost hydration and I'm sure I will give 

it a try once my old tube has finished and post another review

 to compare the two.

It's now called

 EXUVIANCE PROFESSIONAL GLYCOLIC POLISH

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Last month I reviewed the 

L'OCCITANE INVIGORATING FACE & EYE MASK 

in the pod format, which allowed for 2-3 applications and I enjoyed

it so much that I recently purchased the full size face mask.

To read my full review click here

What appealed to me about this product is the fact you can apply to both 

the face and eye area.Its divine straight from the fridge ensuring that its both refreshing and de-puffing on the skin and eye area.

It's melting sorbet texture is easy to apply and allows this multi tasking mask 

to be a perfect choice for those hot summer days.

I think that is all my follow-up news for now, so until next time

please be safe...

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {JULY & AUGUST 2020}

I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending all of these products

that I've reviewed over the past two months, as they have to be some of the best 

products that I have tested over the 8 years of me writing my blog.

There are 3 skincare products and a treatment foundation.

To read all the full reviews on these fantastic products click on the 

Pink Links below.

1.

AVÈNE 

SOOTHING RADIANCE 

MASK

Having used the French skincare brand Avène since it was first launched in 

South Africa I cannot believe this Soothing Radiance Mask has escaped my attention.

I'm so glad that I've finally discovered it and it's a mask that I highly recommend

as a must have face mask in your masking collection.

It's a non drying true moisture bath that leaves your skin refreshed, 

calm and comforted. Ideal for application post peels, after sunburn, if your skin feels tight, 

irritated, or just simply dehydrated and dull.

To read my full review

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2.

ZELENS

YOUTH GLOW

FOUNDATION

This was a first for me as, it was the first time using anything from this

cutting edge of high-performance, age-defying American skin care brand

ZELENS and I was blown away.

This next generation, reviving treatment foundation helps reduce signs of stress

 and fatigue while creating a perfectly smooth, even-toned complexion 

with a glowing finish.

Even though I only reviewed this product from a sample I already have it on

my wish list.

To read my full review

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3.

EXUVIANCE

TRIPLE MICRODERMABRASION

FACE POLISH

This is also another first for me as I've never tried any products from the 

Dermatologist developed brand 

EXUVIANCE

Exfoliating products are my beauty "thing" and this one did not disappoint 

and its become one of my favourite exfoliators of all time.

The Exuviance Triple Microdermabrasion Face Polish is a completely 

innovative exfoliator that masters a triple-action approach to skin transformation

 in a single yet powerful treatment. It contains a unique blend of physical, chemical and enzyme rejuvenators and I love the product.

To read my full review

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4.

LUMENE

NORDIC HYDRA

INTENSE 24H MOISTURISER

LUMENE from Finland is a brand that I have been soo enjoying and I

will be discovering more of in the future, but sadly it's not available in

South Africa.

This delightful clean fresh fragranced cream is light, almost soufflé like, 

quick absorbing and intensely hydrating from the very first application.

To read my full review

EXUVIANCE TRIPLE MICRODERMABRASION FACE POLISH {REVIEW]

I suppose,as long as I write reviews on exfoliating products, I will always sound like a 

"stuck record" and here I am stuck again...

With regular exfoliation, your skin will be smoother and brighter and absorb other skin products optimally. 

The removal of those surface drying dead skin cells transform a dull skin into a glowing radiant

 skin after only one application.

Exfoliation is such an important and key product in any skincare regime, 

it's the one product that will give you instant and visible results.

Exfoliation without doubt improve the effectiveness of all other skincare products in your daily skincare regime and if you haven't yet introduced one then I advise you do so immediately...

Exuviance Triple Microdermabrasion Face Polish 

is the first product from Exuviance that I have tried and as always like to give you 

some brand background before I give you my thoughts on the product...

Exuviance Skin Care 

was created by the founding Dermatologist partners of the 

NeoStrata® Company Inc. USA.

They discovered the anti-aging benefits of Glycolic Acid and created and patented the first Glycolic Peel. This innovative range contains only clinically proven ingredients, supported by independent, peer-reviewed scientific articles in major medical and cosmetic dermatology journals – the highest professional marker for any product. 

The range includes botanicals and offers a variety of anti-ageing ingredients including Alpha and Poly Hydroxy Acids, Retinol, Peptides, Neoglucosamine® and antioxidant-based products which exfoliate, moisturise and protect the skin for optimum skin health and youthful radiance.

Exuviance Triple Microdermabrasion Face Polish is a completely innovative exfoliator 

that masters a triple-action approach to skin transformation in a single

 yet powerful treatment. 

It contains a unique blend of physical, chemical and enzyme rejuvenators. 

Key ingredients include professional Grade Crystals to smooth skin, a Papaya Enzyme, 

and 10% Glycolic Acid to help dissolve impurities that contribute to congested pores, loosen dead skin cells, and speed up cell renewal. 

Polishes the skin to a silky softness leaving it with a radiant glow. 

*Can be used on all skin types.

*Use once or twice a week or as required preferably in the evening.

(on sensitive skins once a week)

*Apply a thin layer to a clean wet face, gently massaging in a circular motion 

for 30 seconds. 

*Do not scrub this product into the skin as the enzymes will remove skin debris 

without harsh scrubbing.

*Some tingling may occur due to the active ingredient formulation - this is normal.

*Leave on the skin for up to 2 minutes.

*Rinse thoroughly with warm water and gently pat dry. 

*Follow the other products in your skin care regimen.

*A sunscreen during the day is highly recommended with this product due to

the inclusion of AHA's.

This product does not contain plastic polyethylene beads which are harmful to the environment. 

 Non-comedogenic. 

Not tested on animals.

 Paraben free

I'm often left slightly disappointed with some products as they can often fail

to deliver on many of their promises, but this product delivers on all.

If you are new to the idea of skin exfoliation or new to using Glycolic Acids

then this is not the type of active exfoliator to jump straight in with, as I 

suggest starting with a less active/gentler product and I have many good recommendations.

Face Exfoliating Reviews

You can feel the professional grade crystals between your fingers, as they

are quite large and the only other product that I've tried that is very similar is the

La Prairie Cellular Mineral Face Exfoliator, which I absolutely adored, as with all things

La Prairie it comes with a seriously luxe price, so if you are looking for a cheaper, 

yet just as effective option then definitely check out this Exuviance one.

La Prairie Cellular Mineral Face Exfoliator Review

On my first application I was amazed at how quickly the Papaya Enzyme and 

the 10% Glycolic Acid got to work, 

you leave on for a maximum of 2minutes, which means that we can all find time 

to exfoliate at least once or twice a week.

After my skin felt incredibly smooth, soft and glowing (the good glow) and as with any peel/scrub type product it's imperative that you apply a product to repair the Hydro Lipidic Layer or barrier function, so its always best to exfoliate and then apply

either a mask/serum or night cream post treatment. 

Being a fan of all types of exfoliating products whether they be chemical,physicalor enzyme ones, this is why I'm enjoying the Exuviance one so much, as it combines all three in a single super quick and effective product and it's one to seriously consider if you are looking to "up" your exfoliating stakes...

EXUVIANCE 

TRIPLE MICRODERMABRASION 

FACE POLISH

75ml

R

990

Available at DERMASTORE

$

72

£

49.50

BEAUTY PRODUCTS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW {JULY 2020}

I have four products that I'll be focusing my attention on this month, three have been around for

 some time whilst the one product is a very recent launch.

I have two hair products and two skincare products to try and test for you

and my reviews will be posted throughout the upcoming days and weeks.

1.

I was kindly sent the 

BioNike SHINE ON Restructuring Conditioner 

to review and I'm always up for trying out a variety of hair products.

I have previously reviewed several of the BioNike skin and body care products,

 but never their hair products, so I'm keen to put this one to the test.

Formulated for damaged and dry hair making it the perfect choice for my hair,

 as I've recently reverted back to having blonde streaks, after a couple of years

with having none, so this product send was ideal timing.

2.

The following product, from one of my favourite drugstore brands, is a new launch

and it appealed to me immediately.

Avène Hydrance Aqua-Gel

is an All-In-One skincare product that counteracts dehydration, soothes and 

detoxifies the skin.

Formulated for all skin types that experience dehydration and sensitivity.

What appealed to me greatly was the fact that this product can be applied all

over the face including the eye area, either during the day or it can be used 

in the evening all over the face and eye area in a thicker layer and left overnight

as a face/eye mask.

I have high hopes for this multi-tasking product and cannot wait to report back

 to you with my findings, as I will use it in a variety of

ways and let you know if it's a "must have" skincare product.

*NOW POSTED*

To read my full review

3.

During Lockdown I have, without doubt, neglected my hair as I haven't been

washing it as often as I normal do, due to nothing more than laziness and I have 

relied on Dry Shampoos more than ever. 

Not wanting to use up all of the stash of my favourite Dry Shampoo ever, 

the Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo To read my full review

I am wanting to try a find a good local brand of Dry Shampoo and I settled for the

Sorbet Drybar Chic and Quick Dry Shampoo

*NOW POSTED*

To read my full review

4.

I am, and have been since I was in my early 20's, a huge fan of skin exfoliation 

and I have exfoliated my skin weekly for the past 40 years.

I bang on about this so often in my blogs, but I'll mention it again

Exfoliation is the key to good skin and is the most important product

 in your skincare regime, yet its one that's most often overlooked.

The Dermatologist developed 

Exuviance Triple Microdermabrasion Face Polish

has been highly praised and I was curious to try and whilst it's not the cheapest

of products I'm happy to spend where exfoliators, serums and eye products 

are concerned.

*NOW POSTED*

To read my full review

Drop in the comments box below if you have tried any of the above and

let me know your thoughts...