Best Body Scrubs for Smooth Skin

We all know how important it is to take care of the skin on our face – but what about our body? If your current body care routine stops at body wash and lotion, you might want to consider adding a body scrub into the mix. Body scrubs, or polishes, as some brands refer to […]

Healthy Skin with Gallinée

A beauty buzzword we’re hearing an awful lot of these days is the skin’s ‘microbiome’. The microbiome is the name for all good bacteria and microorganisms that live in harmony on and in our bodies. They play a protective role and are an integral part of the barrier function of our skin (we are always […]

Summer Skin Tips

Summer is great! The sun is shining (usually) everyone’s a bit nicer to one another and the evenings are longer, however, the effect of the summer sun, sea, and sweat on your skin is as different story and can sometimes leave your skin feeling less than happy. If summer skin woes can be an issue […]

Summer Beauty Newness

Calling all beauty obsessives! The Summer is bursting with beauty newness to dive into, so if you’re looking to update your skincare shelf or want to add some pzazz to your makeup collection, here are the latest products you need to know about. Clarins Bronzing Compact The Clarins summer Bronzing Compacts are a favorite of […]

Recent Empties May 2019

I’m back with my latest empties and they are all ones I would happily buy again. Indeed two of them I already have! Put the kettle on, have a cuppa and as always if you’ve any questions regarding the products just get in touch. Here we go…. Jan Marini Bioclear Lotion I’ve been using this […]

How to use Retinol for the Best Results

Can an ingredient described as a “true miracle worker” really live up to such hype? The answer is a big YES! Ask any dermatologist what the best multi-tasking anti-ageing ingredient on the market is and the answer will be retinol. An antioxidant derivative of Vitamin A, this over the counter skincare ingredient gives powerful anti-ageing […]

Wake Up to Great Skin

Even science has confirmed that beauty sleep is not just a myth. At night when we’re sleeping the skin is genetically programmed to switch into recovery. This is when skin repairs and regenerates itself. Fresh and healthy cells rise to the skin’s surface and repair any damage accumulated over the day. But, without enough time […]

At Home Facial Treatments

I often get asked about at-home treatments and the ones I like to use. Every week I try and use some sort of mask or exfoliator, usually on a Sunday, but invariably this can roll into the week depending on what’s on. There are a few staples that I go to again and again and […]

Spring Beauty Newness

As the saying goes, “Spring has Sprung” and so too have a number of new skincare and makeup products that are sure to tantalise all you beauty junkies out there. If you thought last year topped the list when it came to new product launches think again, because this year there’s even more to get […]

Recent Empties February 2019

This month sees four empties, two which are haircare and two skincare. First up, let’s talk haircare. My hair is colour treated and fine and when it comes to haircare products, I’m looking for something that will give my hair volume and condition but without weighing it down. I had read a lot about the […]