My sample jar is literally overflowing, due to me not posting any Sunday Sample posts recently.
I am however really looking forward to experiencing this weeks Sunday Sample,
as it's from one of my favourite French brands
L'Occitane.
L'OCCITANE DIVINE MASK
The Divine Mask is a recent addition to this award winning Anti-Ageing line up of the same name,
which just happens to be my range of choice and has been since its launch onto the beauty scene some 5 years ago.
I have used and still do you use many of the products from this range.
I was recently given several samples of the Divine Mask, so I will only post my review on a Sunday in the future, once I have finished all the samples.
This mask does come with a hefty price tag of R1,790 (yes you did read correctly) and hence why I want to trial this product over several applications before posting my thoughts.
If you would like to know more about the Divine range then I do have several product reviews on my blog (links below) and a very amateurish video on youtube.
I think I have found my perfect skincare duo and surprise, surprise both creams come from my favourite French brand L'Occitane. I have been using the Divine Cream since it's launch several years ago and it's my all time favourite anti Ageing treatment cream that can be used both day and night.
However during 2015 L'Occitane unveiled an innovative line of perfecting skincare products for all complexions, which certainly grabbed my attention, not only because it's packaged in the same shaped jar as the Divine, but it's packaged in the most beautiful shade of pink and I love pink!
L'Occitane Pivoine Perfecting Cream
This range is aimed to give the skin a sublimated, flawless, hydrated appearance, which in turn allows the skin to reflect the light better, giving the complexion a more even, fresh, rosy and smoother look.
With age I gravitate towards products that contain light reflectors, as these generally make the skin appear smoother, brighter and more radiant and ultimately younger and the following key ingredients all work in synergy to successfully do just that:
Natural extract ofPeonyfrom the Drôme
Glycerin
Chestnut extract
Mineral-based optical correctors
L'OCCITANE has extracted from peonies growing in the Drôme Region of France, a perfecting concentrate. Rich in natural plant sugars, this patented extract acts on skin cells to help visibly correct complexion and texture irregularities.
The cream itself is more souffle like in consistency, as opposed to a dense cream, it feels incredibly light, yet it delivers 24 hours of moisturisation. The cream does have a distinct fragrance of peony and if the colour Pink were a fragrance then this would be it and I personally love it, however it could pose a problem for anyone with a sensitive skin that is aggravated by fragranced products or a dislike of anything floral.
I have been so enjoying this skincare combo for over 6 months, but I'm now ready to move on to another day cream that I need to review and this makes me a little sad, as my skin has been benefiting from all that L'Occitane has to offer from both the Divine Anti Ageing and the Sublime perfecting ranges.
What more could a women want from her skincare.....
Pivoine Perfecting Cream
R625
50ml Divine Cream R1460 50ml
Available from L'Occitane Boutiques countrywide or online
Well it's done, my 1st Video Blog is up on You Tube, so there is no going back now.
I have to say "it was nerve wracking" and all came about due to the French brand L'Occitane approaching me to a video and a written review on their New Generation Divine Range....and essentially forcing me out of my comfort zone.
As to whether there will be a video no. 2 well!..that all depends on how well this one is received, but I won't hold my breath for a career on TV....
I hope you enjoy and feedback is appreciated, but only positive, as I am a sensitive soul...
It's no secret that I have a soft spot for the French brand L'Occitane and over the past 5 years that it has been in South Africa, I have tried many of their great products. Shea Hand Cream is perhaps what springs to mind when anyone mentions this brand and rightly so, as a tube sells somewhere in the world every 3 minutes, other great products include the Almond Shower Oil and their Shea liquid hand soaps are without question the best around. Oh! I mustn't forget to include the Lavender Purifying Hand Gel...
I could go on and on mentioning my "faves".
But are you aware that L'Occitane produce a best selling and International award winning
Anti-Ageing cream?
The "Divine Ultimate Anti-Ageing Cream" was very aptly named, as it truly is Divine.
Here are some of the international awards that have been bestowed upon this cream:
Voted best anti-ageing cream by the UK’s Anti-ageing Beauty Bible in 2011
Winner of the Santé Magazine “Prix Beauté Santé France”,health & beauty award in 2011
Voted best beauty buy by Style Singapore magazine in 2011
Awarded UK’s Good Housekeeping Reader Recommended in 2012.
Originally the range consisted just of the one cream, which I have been using since its launch in 2010, but gradually they have developed more products to create this brands
"Creme de la Creme" range.
L'Occitane have a great understanding of plants and their effects on the skin and are continually looking to nature for ways in which to combat ageing, based on this ongoing research L'Occitane have just launched their "new generation" of Divine Skincare.
With a new formulation, L’Occitane have introduced a new complex
of 7 naturally derived active ingredients that have been proven to efficiently combat metabolic and replicative cellular ageing, which dramatically boosts the already
impressive properties of immortelle plant extracts. This complex enhances the complete anti-ageing action of immortelle at the very heart of cells, to help fight and correct the signs of ageing better than ever.
The Divine product range includes:
Divine Lotion
Divine Lotion R655 (200mls)
The first step of this anti ageing beauty regime is to use the Divine Lotion, which helps maintain the skin's balance and accelerate cellular renewal, to optimise the action of the extract and cream.
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Divine Extract
Divine Extract R1360 (30mls)
This Ultimate Youth face Serum has a fresh velvety gel texture which absorbs quickly into the skin and contains a high concentration of active ingredients which boosts the effectiveness of the cream.
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Divine Cream
Divine Cream R1390 (50mls)
This anti-ageing cream melts into you skin to provide complete rejuvenation of the skin by lifting the features, redefining facial contours and brightening dark spots as well as the skin’s tone to ensure that the skin retains its youthful glow.
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Divine Eyes
Divine Eyes R865 (15mls)
A fresh gel-cream eye contour with anti dark circles and puffiness benefits that helps to fight the signs of ageing and enhances your eye contour area.
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*These 4 products are designed to be used both morning and evening. Apply all over the face and neck in upward movements, avoiding the eye area. Divine Eyes apply using the ring finger and gently tap around the eye area.
The Divine skincare range is my personal favourite, of all that I have used in my 35 years of being in the beauty business. Not only does my skin respond well to the products, I find it to be an easy regime to follow as all the products are to be used both morning and evening. I even derive enjoyment from the packaging, as they are little pots of Corsican sunshine that I get to experience everyday.
However I have to admit, that I was somewhat worried that these additional ingredients would detract from "Divine..ness" of this anti-ageing range. After trying all four products with the new formulation my concerns were unfounded, as the additional ingredients have enhanced this range without changing the light texture, yet provide wonderful nourishment for my dry mature skin. I did notice that the distinct fragrance from the Immortelle flower is less prominent than before. Again I was a little sceptical about the inclusion of a Lotion, but after trying, I found it enhanced the luminosity of my skin, whilst providing the first layer of softness that only improves as you apply each of the following products in the regime.
At no stage does your skin feel overloaded.
If I had one complaint, it would be the non inclusion of an SPF.
This range, as a "50 something", provides me with all the benefits and advantages that I am looking for in products that will, with a little help from nature, fight the signs of ageing.
