READY STEADY GLOW DAILY AHA TONIC (REVIEW)

Being a huge fan, for several years now, of the iconic PIXIE Glow Tonic 
(which I use once daily)

I felt somewhat of a Glow Tonic Traitor when REN announced back in 2018

 that they were launching in South Africa their 
Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic

Having used several products from REN before, its a brand that I enjoy, so I was hopeful that the Ready Steady Glow Daily would be a good replacement for the

PIXIE Glow Tonic, which by the way, just lives permanently on my UK shopping list.

Simply put this skin-resurfacing toner will exfoliate and brighten your complexion,
 Lactic Acid and Willow Bark extract work together to smooth, tone and help reduce the pore size, while Azelaic Acid will brighten and help to even out skin tone, so if
your skin is lacklustre, needing to get its glow on and some energy back, then this 
could be one for you to try.
I for one love incorporating this type of exfoliating toner into my daily skincare routine.

This product is recommended to be used by all skin types and used daily.
Just swipe onto a clean skin around the face and neck, but avoid the eye area
and then follow with your normal skincare regime.
The packaging of this product comes with the nifty press down pump making
dispensing life so much easier.

My experience:

 Unfortunately I've had a slight problem with this product, despite not having a sensitive skin and using the PIXIE Glow Tonic for so many years, I found the Ready Steady Glow Tonic to burn the skin around my nose and on the cheek area, which wasn't a good start.
I was only applying once a day, despite REN saying you can use 
morning and evening. I persevered for a couple of days and that initial burn settled to a tingle, which is normal and acceptable with this type of active product.
I did find some interesting advice that REN have regarding use on a sensitive skin:

"For sensitive skin, limit use to once or twice a week. 
Do not use alongside another exfoliator. 
A slight tingle is normal, but please discontinue use if you experience redness or burning. 
Not sure it is right for you but eager to try? 
Do a patch test beforehand in a less conspicuous area"

I have continued using in order to give the product a fair trial, but sadly this product just "didn't do it for me" it didn't get my "Glow On".
Personally I found it to be quite harsh on my skin and even after following with my usual night treatments, my skin felt dry and slightly uncomfortable, 
all of which I have never encountered with my PIXIE Glow Tonic.

So it seems that my PIXIE Glow Tonic will remain on my UK Shopping List for the 
foreseeable future...

REN

Ready Steady Glow 

Daily AHA Tonic

250ml

R

565

£

25

€
32

$

35

REN is available 
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REN is available in South Africa

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and also at selected 

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RECENT EMPTIES {JUNE 2019}

I don't seem to have too many empties of late, but here are a couple of products that
have been completely emptied and that's generally a good sign.


1.


The Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment was a product that I posted 
a review on, earlier this year, as part of my Sunday Sample series.
The generous jar size of continued to give me several more applications after I posted my thoughts and I was really disappointed when it came to an end.
Not a product that I would actively try and source overseas, but I would 
re-purchase on my next overseas trip, as I did like the way it made my hair feel.
However as I said in my review below I still can't comment on the
part about it making your hair stronger.


To read my full review

2.

My next empty is the BAD Gal BANG Mascara (mini size) from benefit and 
as you can read in my detailed review below I absolutely love this product 
and its on my list to re-purchase, but this time it will be the full size.

That's one great thing about benefit, they have an extensive range of minis
that not only allow you to try before you invest in the the full size, but are also
 super handy for travel.
I also featured this mascara on my Top 5 Mascaras

benefit BAD Gal BANG Mascara Review

My Top 5 Mascaras

3.

This Caudalie Lip Conditioner finished fairly quickly, but I did vote it as one of my Top 3 Lip Balms, so its been continually used since December last year.
Thankfully I did buy 3, so I still have 2 back-ups.

As you can read in my full review below I highly rate this lip balm and if you would like to know which other two brands I highly rate and recommend then read my post below.

Caudalie Lip Conditioner Review

My Top 3 Lip Balms

DIPTYQUE INFUSED FACE OIL {REVIEW}

      Think of beautiful French high-end fragrant candle brand and the name diptyque immediately springs to mind, think of French high-end skincare brand and diptyque would be the last brand to spring to mind, but they do have a small range of skincare products available and I for one wasn't aware of this...

I was recently given samples of their Infused Face Oil to try by

Skins Cosmetics in Sandton Johannesburg and to be honest I threw them into

my sample jar with no intention of ever trying.

I had several reservations about trying a skincare product, especially a face oil 

from a brand that is so synonymous with home fragrance.

I found it slightly odd that they would venture into skincare when they have both mastered and captured such a niche market with their great offerings in

 "fragrance for the home".
Feeling rather dismissive of this product I then decided to trial it for the week,
 as my Sunday Sample.

The claims from diptyque are pretty standard for any facial oil, as most good facial oils will

Boosts radiance, revitalizes and smoothes the skin and restores the skin’s natural vitality. 

So what is so different about this oil from any other facial oil?

(Having only used the oil nightly for a week I can only comment on my first impressions,so I'm unable to review any long term benefits)

As always with diptyque products, the packaging is simple but impactful, with the clear dropper bottle allowing you to see the pretty rose petals (key ingredient) suspended in the amber oil.

Countless rose petals float in this feathery oil, each petal continues to diffuse their moisturising powers as they steep in the oil, further enhancing this remarkable potion.

The soft fragrance of White Iris Extract, Almonds and Rose Petals immediately gives this oil a beautiful soft, powdery, rose fragrance that I absolutely adored.This fast absorbing dry oil has a surprisingly light and non greasy formula, yet offered my skin comfort, softness and moisturisation.
More serum-like than oil,it contains high concentrations of active ingredients that work to give your skin a feel-good factor and my skin did feel good.

There are many ways to use this Infused Face Oil and it can be used by all skin types: 

A.M. apply 1 to 2 drops all over a freshly cleansed face

 P.M. massage 3 to 4 drops on the face for a relaxing moment of well-being

To enhance the skin’s radiance, add a drop of Infused Face Oil to your face cream in the palm of your hand.

It was so easy to incorporate into my existing beauty routine and you'll be glad to know
its Paraben-free; phthalate-free; sulfate-free; artificial color-free; TEA-free; DEA-free; PEG-free; PPG-free; silicone-free; aluminum-free.

As you can tell from this review I've been won over by this rather understated beauty product, one that sits on the shelf alongside its more infamous candle, room sprays and diffuser relatives.

I feel somewhat bad now for tossing the sample aside and dismissing its skincare capabilities and I'm so glad that I gave this product a chance to shine.

Once again through my blog I have stumbled upon another little beauty gem, one

that I would happily include in my current beauty regime...

DIPTYQUE

INFUSED FACE OIL

30ml

R

955

Skins Cosmetics

£

48

€

55

$

70