Friday 30 October 2015

Ole Henriksen Three Little Wonders Mini Collection

Ole Henriksen Three Little Wonders Mini Collection

Hello Lovelies, 

Ole Henriksen is a skin care brand that is new to me after I recently tried and loved their Invigorating Night Cream, I was really impressed with the night cream and noticed results immediately so when I received the Three Little Wonders mini collection to try I couldn't wait to see if I liked the 3 products included as much. 

Ole Henriksen Three Little Wonders Mini Collection

Ole Henriksen Three Little Wonders Mini Collection

The Ole Henriksen Three Little Wonders mini collection contains 

✿ Sheer Transformation 7g 

✿ Truth Serum 10ml  

✿ Invigorating Night Treatment 7g 

I really liked that on the back of the box there are clear and simple instructions of when to and how to use each product, it's explained in step by step detail, explaining how each product works for example brightening, re surface or hydrate and how and when to use them and how each product will benefit your skin. 

Ole Henriksen Three Little Wonders Mini Collection

Truth Serum - Step 1 AM - Brighten

Ole Henriksen Three Little Wonders Mini Collection

The Truth Serum is to be used in the morning and is described as "a daytime anti ageing serum with 5 source vitamin c complex to brighten, firm, reduce lines and wrinkles and prevent future damage" I loved this serum it has a light orange scent to it and felt lovely when applied to my skin, I could feel my skin becoming more firm/tight as soon as I'd applied it, I could the serum working, I used 1.5 pumps for my face and neck. My skin was brighter and looked so much better, I am so impressed with this serum, I could see results from the first time I used it, it gives a lovely glow to my skin and my skin felt so much nicer too I love it! 

Sheer Transformation - Step 2 AM/PM 

Ole Henriksen Three Little Wonders Mini Collection

Ole Henriksen Three Little Wonders Mini Collection

The Sheer Transformation is to be used morning and night it is described as " a lightweight silky moisturiser that nourishes skin as an oil free whipped moisturiser with anti oxidants and multi fruit aha's to hydrate, even texture and tone" I totally agree with the description of the product, my skin felt lovely after using it, I have extremely dry and dehydrated skin and usually use a very rich in texture moisturiser but the Sheer Transformation has a nice light almost gel like texture to it but yet it left my skin feeling incredibly nourished, it sank in nicely and didn't leave a residue, my skin looked brighter and more even and felt hydrated, I really liked this product. 

Invigorating Night Treatment - Step 1 PM

Ole Henriksen Three Little Wonders Mini Collection

Ole Henriksen Three Little Wonders Mini Collection

The Invigorating Night Treatment is to be used at night only and is described as "an overnight resurfacer with a 12 source AHA complex to smooth texture fine lines, even skin tone and minimise pores" The Invigorating Night Treatment is a clear gel product that is to be used at night before the Sheer Transformation, it applied well to my skin and sank in nicely without leaving any form of residue, and the Sheer Transformation applied nicely on top and left my skin feeling incredibly soft and nourished. I noticed a difference in my skin immediately when using the Invigorating Night Treatment, my skin looked so much brighter in the morning and had a lovely glow to it, I noticed my pores weren't as visible too and my skin felt incredible, so soft and hydrated. 

Overall Thoughts

I absolutely love this mini collection all 3 products are fantastic and do exactly what they say they will, I would definitely purchase the full size of all 3 products, I noticed a difference to my skin immediately when using the serum and night treatment, and overall my skin felt so much more hydrated and looked brighter and glowing too, a real testament to how good the products are is that I forgot to use my hydrating primer under my foundation just 2 days after I'd been using the mini collection, usually if I forget I have to remove the foundation and start again because my foundation looks so horrendous but I didn't have to do that, my foundation applied beautifully to my skin and looked lovely which is unheard of for me it would normally settle into my dry skin and look horrible but it didn't it looked lovely, I have also noticed a difference in the way my pores look, they are much less visible especially on my cheeks and chin area. 

I thought the products would only last me for a week maybe but I was very pleasantly surprised to find I used them for almost 2 weeks morning and evening and I still have a good amount of the serum left, a little of each product goes a long way meaning this mini collection is a fantastic way of trying out Ole Henriksen products without buying the full size items however after using the products I would highly recommend each one and will definitely be purchasing the full sized products in the future, I loved them all and they all made a massive difference to my skin, I have received quite a few compliments on my skin too which is a huge thing for me because I always feel it looks so dull and dry. 

I highly recommend the Ole Henriksen Three Little Wonders Mini Collection it is a fantastic little kit and ideal if you want to try the brand or products before purchasing the full size versions, it would also make a lovely gift for someone who loves skincare and hasn't tried the brand before or it would be ideal for travelling, it really is a brilliant little collection.

If you would like to buy the Three Little Wonders Mini Collection, you can find it on the Escentual website for £18.00. 

Escentual  have a fantastic range of Ole Henriksen products including lots of gift sets ideal for Christmas.

Thank you for reading, much love as always

Zoe x

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Wednesday 28 October 2015

Flowers For Fall And A Discount Code For You

Flowers For Fall And A Discount Code

Hello Lovelies, 

There's something about having fresh flowers around my home that makes me feel happy, they brighten not only the house but also my mood so when I was asked if I would like to choose a bouquet from the company Blossoming Gifts I of course said yes please, Blossoming Gifts have a wide range of online gifts including fresh hand tied flowers, personalised gifts, wines and hampers which are all available for next day delivery across the UK. 

When it came to choosing my flowers I chose a bouquet from the Autumn Flowers range and to be honest I was spoilt for choice, there were so many beautiful arrangements to choose from but I finally settled on the Fall Bouquet, a hand tied bouquet with a mix of roses, purple eustoma, red alstromeria and sugar flair hypericum which seemed a perfect choice for this time of year. 

The bouquet came really well packaged and arrived in a box once inside the box the flowers were wrapped in gorgeous bright pink tissue paper and housed in a special water filled packaging. The stems of the flowers were tied making it easy to pop the flowers into a vase keeping them beautifully arranged, there was also a sachet of flower food to sprinkle into the water before the flowers are placed in the vase.

Flowers For Fall And A Discount Code

Also with the flowers came a really sweet little box of chocolates which I thought was a nice touch.

Flowers For Fall And A Discount Code

My flowers were really easy to arrange into a vase all that was needed was the string they were wrapped in to be cut away, the vase filled with water and the flower food added and then the flowers placed in the vase, they looked lovely and really brightened up our lounge beautifully.

Flowers For Fall And A Discount Code

Flowers For Fall And A Discount Code

Flowers For Fall And A Discount Code


The bouquet had a lovely mix of flowers and berries too giving a real autumnal feel, and the colours were beautiful, I liked that the roses weren't fully open or the other flowers I feel flowers tend to last a lot longer when they aren't all in bloom when they arrive. After a couple of days the roses opened up and then the other flowers started to open a couple of days later adding some gorgeous colours to the bouquet. Once they all opened there was a lovely mix of purples and reds with the muted lilac/pink of the roses and the muted pink of the berries they looked stunning.

Flowers For Fall And A Discount Code

Flowers For Fall And A Discount Code

As you can see from the images above the colours in the bouquet once all the flowers started to open were stunning and the bouquet looked beautiful and gave a really lovely bright autumnal feel to our home. The bouquet lasted for 10 days, we did lose a couple of the roses after 7 days but the bouquet lasted for 10 days which is brilliant and meant we had a full 10 days to look at the lovely flowers.

As well as receiving my lovely flowers and chocolates I was also given a generous discount code for you entitling you to a massive 33% off flowers from Blossoming Gifts, the only exemption is on the Flowers By Post range but there is still a massive range for you to choose from, the code you will need to claim your discount is BGIFTS33 33% is a great saving, there are so many beautiful bouquets to choose from making an ideal gift for someone or even as a treat for yourself. 

There are lots of different categories to choose from when choosing your flowers, as I said I chose from the autumn collection but there are lots of different categories you will definitely be spoilt for choice as I was and if you're after something more affordable there are some cheap flowers to choose from with their under £20 range too, all the flowers are delivered by next day delivery too which for a flower delivery is great, I've been online to order flowers in the past and some companies have had just what I wanted but couldn't deliver on time. 

I loved my fall bouquet it was such a beautiful mix of flowers and the colours complimented each other so well and they looked stunning on our windowsill and everyone who visited us said how lovely they were. 

If you would like to order the Fall bouquet or any other flowers or gifts you can find the Blossoming Gifts website here and don't forget to use the discount code BGIFT33 when ordering so you get your 33% discount off, it's a great saving. 

Do you like having fresh flowers around your home? What are your favourites?

Thank you for reading, much love as always

Zoe x

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Monday 26 October 2015

An Autumn Beauty Haul

An Autumn Beauty Haul

Hello Lovelies, 

Today I have a beauty haul for you, I recently picked up some beauty items and I thought I'd share with you what I bought, it's mostly drugstore items but I did sneak a cheeky MAC purchase in there too. 

First of all I picked up 2 new Barry M nail polishes, although I have a rather large nail polish collection I love picking up new nail polishes especially when we come into a new season and theres lots of lovely new launches, I just can't resist, ok lets be truthful I can't resist nail polish any time of the year. The first polish I picked up is in the shade Blackcurrant a very deep purple/red shade just like a blackcurrant, it looks almost black in the bottle. If you would like to pick up Blackcurrant you can find it on the Boots website here for £3.99 currently on a 3 for 2 offer. 

An Autumn Beauty Haul

The next shade I picked up is a new shade and is lovely especially for the time of year and will be gorgeous at Christmas, it's the shade Sparkling Ruby a gorgeous red with a finely milled gold glitter running through it, if you would like to pick up Sparkling Ruby you can find it on the Superdrug website here for £3.99 currently on a 3 for 2 offer plus a free tote bag. 

An Autumn Beauty Haul

I love both the polishes and can't wait to try them, I love dark polishes in the autumn/winter and red nails are a staple for me too. There was a deal on in Superdrug and if you spent £7.00 you got a free mascara, its the extra volume black Showgirl mascara which is priced at £4.99 so not bad for a freebie, the offer has unfortunately finished, but you can find the Showgirl mascara on the Boots website here for £4.99 currently on 3 for 2 or the Superdrug website here for £4.99 currently on 3 for 2 plus get a free tote bag. 

An Autumn Beauty Haul

Next up I picked up one of the new Maybelline Colour Tattoo's in the shade Creme De Rose.

An Autumn Beauty Haul

An Autumn Beauty Haul

I love the colour tattoo's and can't wait to try this one out, I've heard a lot of people say that this is a dupe for the MAC Painterly paint pot and I do have that too so I'm going to have a comparison or an "are they a dupe" post coming very soon. Unfortunately at the time of writing this post Creme De Rose wasn't available to buy on line so I couldn't link it but it is available to buy at Boots stores.

My next purchase is a re purchase and it's the Rimmel Brit Manicure nail polish in the shade English Rose (number 445) I use this when applying a french manicure, it's the perfect shade for a base when applying a french manicure and a polish I've used for many years. You can find English Rose on the Boots website here for £4.49 currently 3 for 2 or on the Superdrug website here for £4.49 currently 3 for 2 plus get a free tote bag.

An Autumn Beauty Haul

My last purchase is another re purchase and it's the MAC select moisture cover concealer in the shade NW15, this is the concealer I use as my under eye concealer and I have been using it for years, I realised recently that I haven't ever written a post on this concealer and why I've been re purchasing it for years so expect that post soon. You can find the select moisture cover concealer on the MAC website here or the House Of Fraser website here for £15.50.

An Autumn Beauty Haul


So that's my beauty haul, I will have review posts on my blog of all the products I have bought including the post on the Maybelline colour tattoo and the concealer, so keep an eye out for all those posts coming soon to my blog. 

I hope you enjoyed my haul post, let me know which item I got is your favourite and which review post or post I have coming up you are most looking forward to. 

Thank you for reading, much love as always 

Zoe x




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Sunday 25 October 2015

Wunder Extensions - Lash Extension And Volumising Mascara

Wunder Extensions - Lash Extension And Volumising Mascara

Hello Lovelies,

I have really pathetic eye lashes, they are short and stubby and with me being blonde they are really fair too so I need all the help I can get when it comes to choosing a mascara, I also have a real problem with mascara's smudging or "blobbing" as I call it where my lashes rub on my socket bone and my mascara smudges or "blobs" and looks a real mess. I usually have to wear a water proof mascara but sometimes I still have the same issue, so as you can imagine choosing a mascara can be hard work.

I recently received the WunderExtensions to try out and couldn't wait to use it and see if it made any difference to my lashes and if it would "blob" too. The WunderExtensions is a new breakthrough in mascara that combines the benefits of 2 separate formula's into 1 product.

Wunder Extensions - Lash Extension And Volumising Mascara

Wunder Extensions - Lash Extension And Volumising Mascara

What WunderExtensions Says About The Product

Through its advanced Dual-Formula Technology, WUNDEREXTENSIONS created the first lash solution capable of creating unbelievable volume and tremendous length in one step that will last all day, through the toughest of conditions, and keep your lashes nourished and conditioned – and in well under 2 minutes.
FORMULA 1:  ‘Blue’ Volumizing Technology The ‘Blue’ Volumizing Technology covers each lash with advanced “micro-hydra-tubes.” These microhydra-tubes treat and surround each lash with hydration and nourishment, thickening each lash for a voluminous look, preparing them to be coated by the ‘Black’ Extension Technology.  Lives with Formula 2 in same tube to give better benefits in under 2 minutes for wunderful lashes. 
FORMULA 2: ‘Black’ Extension Technology The ‘Black’ Extension Technology works on two levels, immediate and long term.  Mini tinted 3-Dimensional lash extensions (with varied lengths and widths to mimic the look of real hair) are applied to each lash creating tremendous length immediately. Additionally, a clinically tested ingredient works to accelerate lash growth within 2 weeks of daily use.  You can experience 25% longer lashes in just 14 days.

KEY BENEFITS:

  • ONE PRODUCT, 2 BENEFITS: The ability to have Two Formula’s in One Container Maximizes the 2 Key Benefits People Look to for their Mascara to Achieve - Length & Volume
  • QUICK & EASY - One Step Length and Volume in Under 2 Minutes  
  • TINTED 3-D LASH EXTENSION FIBERS - Varied Length & Thickness Add Dramatic Lash Look Without tell Tale White Fibers usually found in Mascara’s.
  • SAFE - Replaces the Need for Damaging, Time Consuming and Expensive Lash Extensions
  • CONDITIONING - Micro-hydratubes Surround Each Lash Plumping and Nourishing them. No Lash Dry Out.
  • LONG LASTING - No Flakes, Clumps or Smudging. Stays in Place Looking Fresh All Day.

Wunder Extensions - Lash Extension And Volumising Mascara

When I first saw the blue and black formulas in the transparent part of the tube I was sceptical to be honest but when I used the product I noticed that my lashes weren't blue and I didn't have to rock that 1980's electric blue mascara look I'd worn in my teens. 

I applied the WunderExtensions in exactly the same way I would apply any mascara, it applied well and didn't clump my lashes together they were nicely separated and fanned out and I could tell instantly they looked longer, I chose to apply 2 coats of the WunderExtensions as I would usually apply 2 coats of mascara and I really liked the way my lashes looked. I wore the mascara all day and didn't experience any flaking at all and best of all it didn't smudge and I wasn't left with unsightly "blobbing" marks on my socket bone. 

The brush is a nice size and easy to use, the mascara stayed in place all day without flaking or smudging and removed effortlessly using my oil based make up remover. I was really pleased with the WunderExtensions, it applies well, my lashes look fantastic and it doesn't flake or smudge, it performs really well and removed with ease too, it's a great product. My lashes looked longer and fuller and really dark too, I was so impressed with the way they looked and the fact they stayed that way until I removed my makeup. 

If you would like to try the WunderExtensions you can find it on the Wunder2 webiste here for £19.99 with free shipping and a money back guarantee or on Amazon here for £19.99 with free shipping. 

Thank you for reading, much love as always

Zoe x

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Saturday 24 October 2015

MAC Patentpolish Lip Pencil In Revved Up

MAC Patentpolish Lip Pencil In Revved Up

Hello Lovelies, 

I love MAC makeup and their lip products are one of my favourites from the brand, I love their lipsticks and cannot wait for their Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick launch early next year (my post on those is here) so when I received the Patentpolish lip pencil in Revved up I was super excited to use it. 

What MAC Says About The Patentpolish Lip Pencil

The colour and shine of a gloss, the precision of a lip pencil - all in one colour stick. A unique blend of creamy emollients replenishes moisture, keeping lips soft with an ultra smooth texture that isn't heavy or sticky. The pencil's effortless twist -up keeps application clean and simple, with no need to sharpen. 

My Thoughts

MAC Patentpolish Lip Pencil In Revved Up

MAC Patentpolish Lip Pencil In Revved Up

MAC Patentpolish Lip Pencil In Revved Up

Revved Up is a nice peach shade and lovely for an every day look. It does feel extremely moisturising and isn't sticky at all, it feels lovely, it has a nice glossy finish and is a lovely shade but I had to re apply after around 30 minutes to an hour so it wasn't long wearing at all. I love the packaging it's black with silver glittery sparkles which I love and I like that the lip pencil has a twist-up bottom so no need to sharpen.

I do really like the colour it's a nice peach shade and lovely for an every day look or if you're wearing a dramatic eye look and want a nice soft glossy lip colour but if you want a bold peach/coral glossy lip this isn't for you, some of the other shades do look from photographs I've seen on line as if they are a little more pigmented and would give a deeper colour payoff. 

Overall Thoughts & Would I Re Purchase?

Personally I wouldn't re purchase Revved up it isn't a bold enough shade for me and I'm not a huge fan of a glossy finish but those are the only reasons, I prefer a matte or satin finish and rarely wear a glossy finish lip product but it is a lovely shade, I also prefer a lip product with a longer wear time. 

The Patentpolish lip pencil felt lovely on my lips, it feels extremely moisturising, it applied well and isn't sticky at all despite the glossy finish but it just isn't for me but if you like a glossy finish and prefer a more natural shade you'll love it, some of the other shades in the collection look lovely too, they are definitely worth checking out they just aren't my thing but they are by no means a bad product and they do do exactly what they claim. 

There are 14 shades in the Patentpolish collection which has now been made permanent, they were launched in the summer and were originally going to be limited edition so I held off writing this post, I don't always post about LE products from MAC as I'm not sure how people feel about reading a post on a LE product as they sell out so quickly but please let me know if you'd like to see them in the future on my blog. 

Have you tried any of the Patentpolish Lip Pencils? What is your favourite shade? 

Thank you for reading, much love as always, 

Zoe x

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Friday 23 October 2015

Halloween Fashion For When Fancy Dress Isn't Your Thing




Hello Lovelies,

It's almost Halloween and a time when we often get invited to parties and because it's Halloween that more often than not means fancy dress, now don't get me wrong I'm not boring at all but fancy dress costumes can be extremely expensive, I do have a post on how to create an affordable Halloween costume which you can find here not everyone wants to dress up in fancy dress but it is nice to go to a party and spend time with friends and or family.

In today's post I have some of my favourite picks from ASOS that are all Halloween related but not actual fancy dress, so you can still look the part at a Halloween party without wearing a fancy dress costume, I have some accessories, some dresses and some other clothing pieces for you, so if like me you don't want to spend a fortune on a fancy dress outfit but you want to get into that Halloween spirit here's a few idea's of how to do it.

Accessories


Halloween Fashion For When Fancy Dress Isn't Your Thing

1. Ghost Mask - £8.00 

2. Glow In The Dark Ghost Tights - £8.00 

3. Elegant Touch Monster Nails - £7.99 

4. Pumpkin Mask - £8.00 

5. Halloween Tattoos - £6.50

6. Pumpkin Sunglasses - £10.00 

7. Catface False Lashes - £6.99 

8. Pumpkin Headscarf - £6.00 

9. Stitch & Blood Design Tights - £8.00 

10. Facelace Broomchicks - £8.50 

11. Halloween Devil Keyring - £8.00 

12. Halloween Pumpkin Glow In The Dark Tights - £10.00 

13. Cat Mask - £8.00 

14. Cat Ear Hair Clips - £5.00 

15. Cobweb Fingerless Gloves - £7.00

16. Devil Mask - £8.00 

Dresses


Halloween Fashion For When Fancy Dress Isn't Your Thing

1. Curve Bodycon Dress With Metallic Skeleton Print - £25.00 

2. Cheeky Hands Halloween Dress - £25.00 

3. Fluro Monster Eye Dress - £25.00

4. Halloween Skeleton Batwing Dress - £28.00

5. Skeleton Cut Out Back Dress - £28.00

6. Glitter Vampire Teeth Dress - £32.00

Other Clothing Pieces

Halloween Fashion For When Fancy Dress Isn't Your Thing

1. Twerk Or Treat T-Shirt - £14.00 

2. Ghost Print Leggins - £18.00 

3. Be Very Afraid Glow In The Dark T-Shirt - £18.00 

4. Two Pack T-Shirts - £20.00 

5. Pumpkin Face T-Shirt - £14.00 

6. Halloween Cat Body - £20.00 

7. Witch Please Glow In The Dark T-Shirt - £18.00 

8. Ghost Elbow Patch Jumper - £22.00

9. Curve Leggings In Cobweb Print - £18.00 

Are you going to a Halloween party? Do you wear fancy dress or do you prefer something a bit more subtle?

Happy Halloween and have a fabulous time whatever you're doing!

Thank you for reading, much love as always

Zoe x


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Wednesday 21 October 2015

An Essie Haul

An Essie Haul

Hello Lovelies, 

As you know I have a bit of an addiction when it comes to nail polish, I love buying nail polishes and painting my nails and recently Boots had a buy one get one half price offer on Essie products, I needed a couple of new Autumnal shades so thought it was a perfect time to shop for some new Essie polishes. I have been wearing Essie polishes for many years and years ago used to have them shipped from US websites but now it is so much easier to buy them in the UK since they are now sold on the high street and also on many UK websites. 

The first thing I picked up is a re purchase of the Gel Setter top coat I love this and have a full review including photographs on my blog here if you'd like to read that post. 

An Essie Haul

The Gel Setter top coat is £9.99 and you can find it on the Boots website here their regular top coats are priced at £8.99 so for £1 more I highly recommend you get the Gel Setter it's the only gel like top coat I've tried (and being the nail polish addict I am I've tried a few) that makes my nails look like I've had a salon gel manicure. 

Next up is another re purchase and it's the polish in the shade Chinchilly a lovely grey toned nude muted shade.

An Essie Haul

I love Chinchilly, when I first saw it I wasn't sure it would suit me but I loved the shade in the bottle and bit the bullet and ordered it and when it arrived and I applied it I loved it and get so many compliments on it when I wear it, it's a polish I always re purchase when I run out. If you would like to try Chinchilly it is available on the Boots website here priced at £7.99. 

My next polish is another re purchase and it's the shade Merino Cool again a lovely muted shade which is described on the Boots website as a Mulberry shade and I suppose it is, I'd say it's a plum/nude/grey muted shade but Mulberry definitely sounds better! 

An Essie Haul

Merino Cool is a lovely shade for the autumn/winter months it goes with so many outfits and still gives some colour without over the top and is different from the usual berry and red shades I go for. If you would like to try Merino Cool it is available on the Boots website here priced at £7.99. 

Lastly I chose a shade I've not had before and I love it, it's the shade It's Genius a lovely plum shade with a nude undertone that has very finely milled gold glitter running through it, it's beautiful.

An Essie Haul

It's Genius is stunning and perfect for autumn/winter it's not too sparkly for a day time polish but could definitely be worn in an evening and would look lovely at a Christmas party it's beautiful and looks gorgeous on the nails especially with the Gel Setter over the top adding an amazing shine, I'm in love with it and can't believe I haven't picked it up sooner. If you would like to try It's Genius you can find it on the Boots website here priced at £7.99.

An Essie Haul

So that's my little Essie haul, I love all the shades I got and can't wait to wear them all, I will have nail of the day (NOTD) posts on each polish for you coming soon so keep an eye out for those if you'd like to see the polishes on my nails. 

I hope you've enjoyed my little Essie haul, if you like hauls I have a fashion haul and a couple of other beauty hauls coming soon.

Thank you for reading, much love as always

Zoe x



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Monday 19 October 2015

Superdrug Optimum PhytoDeluxe - A New Skincare Launch

Superdrug Optimum PhytoDeluxe - A New Skincare Launch

Hello Lovelies, 

I have some extremely exciting news for you, today Superdrug launches a brand new skin care line as part of it's Optimum collection. Optimum has offered high tech skincare at high street prices for over 10 years, their new launch is the PhytoDeluxe range for women aged 40+ and includes 2 new products, the PhytoDeluxe Indulgent Day Cream and the PhytoDeluxe Comforting Night Cream

The most indulgent Swiss skincare generally comes with a high price, especially when it is harnessing the latest ingredients and technology. However today sees Superdrug reveal the latest in it's Optimum collection of skincare, the Optimum PhytoDeluxe which offers Harrods style deluxe ingredients at a high street price.

Optimum PhytoDeluxe is based on the latest Swiss skincare ingredient Black Diamond Truffle. Truffles are known to be one of the most deluxe ingredients in the culinary world, now a secret process has been developed to capture the truffles unique rejuvenating power, it's delicate core is rich in amino acids which can help to tone the skin and improve moisture balance, the exact same ingredient can be found in some of the worlds most luxurious and expensive skincare treatments including some moisturisers with a price tag of over £200. 

To compound the luxurious nature of the new Optimum collection the PhytoDeluxe also contains an active derived from the most precious metal, platinum. Platinum Matrix-EM is the ultimate ingredient in luxury skincare for mature skin, it is clinically proven to boost the synthesis of collagen I and III, helping to reduce the visible appearance of fine lines and improve the skins hydration level and elasticity. 

Superdrug Optimum PhytoDeluxe - A New Skincare Launch

Superdrug Optimum PhytoDeluxe - A New Skincare Launch

The packaging of both the day and night cream is sleek and sophisticated, the boxes are silver with the night cream being a darker silver in colour so it's easy to differentiate between the two products, on the box in the upper right hand corner it has 40+ making it easy to choose which product is for you. On the back of the boxes are some details about the product with directions for use, the details are very clear and easy to read. The products are suitable for vegetarians and both boxes feature the leaping bunny symbol. 

Superdrug Optimum PhytoDeluxe - A New Skincare Launch

Superdrug Optimum PhytoDeluxe - A New Skincare Launch

Superdrug Optimum PhytoDeluxe - A New Skincare Launch

Once inside the box the day and night cream are housed in silver plastic bottles with a pump for application and a transparent lid. I really like the packaging it is extremely functional but sleek and sophisticated too and looks lovely on my dresser. The wording on the bottles is clear and easy to read and again there are directions for use on the back.

Optimum PhytoDeluxe Indulgent Day Cream - £14.99

The PhytoDeluxe Indulgent Day Cream is designed to deeply nourish the skin for those aged 40+ and is for daily use, it aims to improve the skins texture by firming and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, giving a more radiant, smooth and supple complexion. The day cream includes Vitamin E with it's rich antioxidant properties to help shield the skin from free radical damage and also includes Pro -Vitamin B5 which is renowned for it's moisturising and conditioning effect on the skin. 

Superdrug Optimum PhytoDeluxe - A New Skincare Launch

My First Thoughts

The day cream is a white, light in texture cream which applied beautifully to my skin, it sank it nicely and didn't leave a residue of any sort, it has a nice light fresh subtle scent which doesn't linger. I have extremely dry and dehydrated skin that can appear really dull, my skin felt immediately soft and smooth and incredibly nourished and had a lovely luminescent glow after using the day cream just once and I was really impressed that after one use I could feel and see my skin looked better. 

Optimum PhytoDeluxe Comforting Night Cream - £14.99

The PhytodDeluxe Comforting Night Cream has been created to pamper the skin with luxurious ingredients while actives effectively counteract the visible signs of ageing. The velvety rich texture provides deep nourishment and regeneration leaving skin feeling instantly soft and comforted, smoothing fine lines while improving the skin's elasticity and firmness. 

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My First Thoughts

The night cream is again white in colour and has a richer texture to it than the day cream as I would have expected, but doesn't feel heavy or greasy at all. I loved the way this made my skin feel from the first time I used it, it applied well and sank into my skin nicely without leaving any residue and my skin felt instantly nourished and soft and smooth. I have extremely dry and dehydrated skin so something that makes my skin feel soft and smooth instantly is practically unheard of. Usually I have to use a very rich night cream that takes a long time to sink in for my skin to feel half as nourished but with the PhytoDeluxe it felt lovely and soft and smooth in an instant. I noticed my skin had a lovely glow to it the morning after too and even after cleansing my skin looked lovely and luminous. 

Overall Thoughts

I was really impressed with both the PhytoDeluxe day and night cream the first time I used both products and could feel and see a difference in my skin immediately, I have used skincare products with a much higher price tag and not had the same instant results. The products feel very luxurious, I felt as if I was applying much more expensive products to my skin, the packaging is sleek and looks lovely on my dresser and £14.99 each is an incredible price for these products they look and more importantly feel like they should be so much expensive. 

I like the way both of the creams apply and that they don't leave a residue on my skin, they have a nice subtle scent and both sink into my skin beautifully. My skin feels soft and smooth and instantly nourished as soon as I apply them and my make up applies well and looks lovely when applied after using the day cream. I've noticed my skin looking more luminous since I've been using the creams every day and my skin is noticeably softer and smoother and feels so much better, I am really impressed with both products. My skin is very dry and dehydrated meaning it can appear dull and lacklustre I also have fine lines on my forehead and under and around my eyes because of the dehydration and fine lines around my eyes because of my age, I have found my skin looks brighter and more luminous but also plumped up meaning the fine lines I have due to dehydration aren't as obvious which is fantastic and something I am very pleased about, however I haven't been using the products for long enough to be able to tell if they have made an improvement to the wrinkles around my eyes. 

My skin looks plump, soft and smooth whilst being more luminous and having a nice glow, I am so impressed with both the day and night cream and cannot believe the amazing results I have had from such affordable skincare products, I have used moisturisers with price tags 3 times as expensive as the PhytoDeluxe and not had the same great results, I am absolutely thrilled. 

If you would like to try the PhytoDeluxe products you can find the PhytoDeluxe Indulgent Day Cream on the Superdrug website here and the PhytoDeluxe Comforting Night Cream here, both products are priced at £14.99. 

Thank you for reading, much love as always

Zoe x

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