Posts Tagged ‘moisturiser’

19 November 2010: 09:00

Burt’s Bees hand creme

Beauty Review: Burt’s Bees Beeswax and Banana Hand Creme

Available from: Boots, House of Fraser

Price: £9.99

What it claims to do:

Hands, often exposed to heat, cold, dirt and harsh detergents, are one of the first areas of the body to show aging. Keep yours soft and smooth with our super emollient hand creme.

Our reviewer says:

In the winter, my hands can get so very dry. I become a bit of a hand cream addict. So many creams are ultimately disappointing, no matter how many promises they make to keep my hands soft, smooth and moisturised. Not so with this Burts Bees cream. It is super thick and really does leave my hands feeling so much smoother and looking more alive again. Beeswax and banana sounds slightly offputting, but the smell isn’t overpowering or artificial.

Final verdict:

I love this hand cream. I first discovered it on a trip to the US years ago, and was so pleased when I was able to buy it here. If your hands are prone to dryness, try it. I highly recommend it and always have a tub on the go.

Reviewed by Pippa

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29 October 2010: 09:00

Jergens Natural body lotion

Beauty Review: Jergens Naturals – Cocoa butter body moisturiser with vitamin E

Available from: Boots, Superdrug

Price: £4.99 (200 ml)

What it claims to do:
An outstanding light weight 96% natural lotion that immediately transforms dry, thirsty skin with natural moisturisers. Deeply conditions and doubles skin’s natural radiance with cocoa butter, sunflower seed oil and vitamin E.
Cocoa butter has a rich chocolately scent, known to deeply hydrate and tone skin. Sunflower seed oil softens the skin and helps skin maintain its moisture levels. Vitamin E works to help protect skin from free radical damage – a great anti-oxidant.
It applies smoothly, absorbs quickly and lasts all day.

Our reviewer says:
The strongest scent is the cocoa butter which is all good for a chocolate fan like me! You only need to use a little as it’s an incredibly rich lotion. My skin isn’t particularly dry, butthis moisturiser worked a treat on my heels. I think it’s really good value for money.  It applies really easily and the scent lasts all day.

Final verdict:
This is a great moisturising lotion to have on your shelf. It’s a really easy daily usage product that lasts a long time due to the little amount needed.

Reviewed by Julie

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22 October 2010: 09:00

NYR Frankincense neck cream

Beauty Review: Neal’s Yard Remedies Rejuvenating Frankincense Firming Neck Cream

Price: £38
Available from: Neal’s Yard Remedies

What it claims to do:
Lifts and smoothes all skin types
Our rich blend of rejuvenating frankincense, firming nutrient-rich marine algae and elasticity-boosting baobab oil, with a smoothing, collagen-stimulating tri-peptide, work synergistically to firm and tighten the skin around the neck, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and crepey skin.

Our reviewer says:
I haven’t used a cream specifically for my neck before. Usually, I just use my face moisturiser on my neck as well. But I’ve really enjoyed my new ritual of applying this luxurious cream each evening. Every time I open the pot of Frankincense cream, I savour the aromatic smell whilst massaging it in to my skin.  It’s the perfect consistency for me – not too thick, not too thin and not too greasy. It feels so good and leaves my skin feeling nourished and more supple, so it must be doing some good.

Final verdict:
I’m nearly at the end of my pot and I’ll definitely be back for more, as well as recommending it to friends.

Reviewed by Pippa

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4 October 2010: 09:00

Elemis Pro-Collagen marine cream

Beauty Review:  Elemis Pro-Collagen marine cream – 20th Anniversary Edition


Price: £99

Where to buy: Debenhams
What it claims to do:
The Pro-Collagen Marine Cream from Elemis is clinically proven to reduce the depth of wrinkles by 19% and increase hydration and moisture levels by 10%. This powerful anti-ageing cream provides a progressive lifting effect through increased collagen support. The dynamic combination of the marine algae Padina Pavonica and Absolutes, Gingko Biloba and liposomes delivers visible results within 15 days

Our reviewer says:
This moisturiser has a very light texture and glides on beautifully. My skin felt instantly moisturised and had a genuine glow.  I liked the slight fragrance too. I think my wrinkles look better and my face certainly looks fresher after two weeks of using the moisturiser.

Final verdict:
This is not a cheap purchase but my skin has been feeling so silky that I think I may have to continue to indulge.

Reviewed by Sarah

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18 August 2010: 09:00

Kiehl’s creme de corps

Beauty Review: Kiehl’s creme de corps

Price: from £15.50
Available from: House of Fraser

What it claims to do:
Super-enriched moisturising treatment for the body with Beta-Carotene for dry skin that needs extra care and moisture nourishment. It takes a little linger to soak in, but worth the wait! Since its birth more than 30 years ago, Creme de Corps has always been a favourite with almost 30 million ml produced a year! It is also known as “the secret backstage weapon”, being used on models’ legs to smooth and give high shine on the catwalk.

Our reviewer says:
A light-weight cream that glides on and sinks into the skin faster than I expected. Pleasant fragrance that is not too strong. I used it on a bad case of sunburn and it prevented peeling.

Final verdict
I really like this product and would certainly recommend it. I will be changing my body moisturiser to this one.

Reviewed by Sarah

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28 July 2010: 09:00

Best body butters

Westfield Five: body butters

Skin can get really dry in the summer months, especially on holiday when you expose it to harsh sun, sea water and chlorinated pool water. Keep your skin feeling nourished and moisturised with a rich body butter.

Soap & Glory The Righteous Body Butter
Smooth, creamy, and velvety. It contains shea butter and aloe vera to soften and soothe your skin.
£9.79 (250ml), Boots

The Body Shop cocoa butter body butter
Body Shop body butters have won a stack of awards, and rightly so. The thick moisturiser melts onto your skin leaving it feeling soft and silky. Choose from a range of yummy flavours, including the scrummy cocoa butter.
£12.50 (200ml) or £5 (50ml), The Body Shop

The Sanctuary Spa Essentials Skin Rescue Body Butter
A lovely rich moisturiser from the famous Sanctuary Spa which keeps skin soft and moisturised for hours.
£9.99 (300ml), Boots

Clinique Deep Comfort Body Butter
Rich, luscious and intense, this luxury body butter leaves skin super-soft and feeling nourished.
£20.50 (200ml), House of Fraser

Korres Quince Body Butter
Smooth and moisturising, this body butter will leave your skin feeling nourished and supple. The fruity scent livens up your senses and lifts the spirit.
£11.26 (150ml), Boots

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30 June 2010: 16:50

Kimia Exquisite Rejuvenating Facial System

Beauty Review:  Kimia Exquisite Rejuvenating Facial System

Price: £69

Available from: O Spa

What it claims to do

A moisturising oil that rejuvenates the skin cells, with cleansing, refining and nourishing properties, stimulating active and continuous cell renewal.

Our reviewer says

With quite sensitive and dry skin, I have been trying and testing so many moisturisers in search for the perfect one but to no avail. That is until I was given Kimia Exquisite Rejuvenating Facial System as a birthday present.

Kimia is an oil that feels as light as a serum and absorbs quickly into your skin leaving no greasy top layer. After cleansing, massage the oil into your face followed by the hydra activator. It can be used under make up which means it can be used morning and night.

The Rejuvenating system really works – leaving my skin feeling really soft with a noticeable difference in the texture. It also smells amazing. The packaging talks about “the Magic of Kimia” and “formulas elaborately blended in a secret process developed over a period of more than three decades” etc. All this sounds a bit mumbo jumbo, but whatever’s in there seems to be working for me!
 
Final verdict

I’m a convert. Honestly, it is one of the only moisturising products that has worked for me. I’m going to try out the Kimia Eye Serum next!

Reviewed by Ciara

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