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.

 

SVR VITAMIN C ANTIOXIDANT FOAM MASK {REVIEW}

For those regulars that are reading this review, you will know already

how important it is to include an exfoliating product either weekly

 or bi-weekly into you skincare routine.

It's the key product that ultimately will improve the efficiency of all

the other skincare products that you use.

It's an instantly gratifying product from the first use, as all good

exfoliating type products, whether they be Chemical or Physical 

will smooth, brighten and aid the penetration of all products that follow.

I was recently approached by the PR from Laboratoire SVR and asked If 

I would like to review one of two of their exfoliating products, 

needless to say mention the word "exfoliate" and I'm interested, 

so I opted for the 

SVR VITAMIN C ANTIOXIDANT FOAM MASK

What appealed to me about this option were the words Foam & Vitamin C, 

as I don't think I have ever used a foam peel before and Vitamin C is a tried

 and trusted ingredient for brightening and boosting radiance and is always 

welcome on my skin.

As I'm using this brand for the 1st time here is some info

About the brand...

Laboratoire SVR 

was established in 1962 by visionary French pharamacists – Simone and 

Robert Veret.

They started SVR with a single aim in mind – to create ‘beautiful skin’.

What was born was an unrivalled skincare brand when it comes to

 effectiveness and tolerance.

This can be attributed to its formulation of leading dermatological 

active ingredients, at the highest dosage possible, without affecting 

skin tolerance.

SVR is the most concentrated dermatological brand and is 100% 

tested on sensitive skins.

Today, SVR is prescribed by dermatologists in 45 countries around the globe,

including South Africa, while remaining true to its

values and its core reason for being – to create beautiful skin.

An authentic, ethical and sincere approach combined with reliability and 

outstanding quality has enabled the brand to bring leading skincare products 

to the market, for all skin types including the most sensitive

skin.

SVR is suitable for all skin types and addresses issues such:

Delicate / sensitive skin

Oily / acne-prone skin

Pigmentation

Dry skin

Rough skin

Ageing skin

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

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

It contains  a high concentration 25% optimised vitamin C, 

a powerful ingredient that protects

 against aging and illuminates the skin, combined with re-texturizing 

and plumping active ingredients. 

It exfoliates, smoothes and illuminates the skin’s complexion.

It also includes gluconolactone for gentle retexturizing, smoothing and refining effect; Vitamin B3 and a moisturising complex with high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, to safeguard against damaging the skins barrier function.

I was excited to see that the mask was packaged in an aerosol, 

which optimises the efficacy and stabilises the vitamin

C by preventing it from coming into contact with air and light, as this is

 so important when dealing with Vitamin C in products.

Vitamin C does have its own distinct smell and so does this mask, 

however it is masked (excuse the pun) fairly well by the pleasant

 citrus notes.

It's rather fun and different to apply:

Shake and apply the mousse in the palm of your hands, a little note

of warning, its one of those foams that grow and grow, so don't squirt 

out too much!

Massage onto a clean face until absorbed (the skin will feel tacky) 

Then choose to leave on for 15 minutes then rinse, or remove the excess 

with a damp cotton pad and leave the rest on all night. 

In the morning, rinse with water.

Apply once to three times a week.

I have so many exfoliating products on the go at any one time and

I use which ever I feel my skin is needing on that specific day, but

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.

Two side notes:

 I was a little concerned that the container, only containing 50mls 

of product, would finish quickly, but I'm pleased, so far as to how 

long it's lasting, considering how many times I've used.

I do exfoliate my hands regularly and use hand cream several times a day

(thanks to coronovirus) but I decided to treat the backs of my hands

 to a foamy 15 minutes of pampering

and OMG the difference was amazing in terms of brightness.

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

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

I will keep you updated in a Friday Follow Up post as to how long

the can of goodness lasts...

SVR 

VITAMIN C ANTIOXIDANT 

FOAM MASK

50ml

R

750

£

30

  Available at

www.absoluteskin.co.za

Currently have it at a special price of

R705

Available at

www.riekiemedaesthetic.co.za

 www.absoluteskin.co.za

or 

www.shopfomo.com 

and at

selected beauty salons and Doctors.