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TRIED & TESTED: PHILOSOPHY WHEN HOPE IS NOT ENOUGH SERUM

Philosophy When Hope is Not Enough

I’ve been a fan of Philosophy’s Hope in a Jar moisturiser since a friend brought me back a jar from America some time ago, so I was looking forward to trying the spin-off serum, When Hope is Not Enough. When hope is not enough, geddit? The promise? “This super-lightweight, oil-free antioxidant serum promises to tone, firm and reduce and prevent wrinkles. This multitasking treatment … [Read more...]

TRIED & TESTED: DR. ANDREW WEIL FOR ORIGINS MEGA-BRIGHT SKIN TONE CORRECTING SERUM

DR. ANDREW WEIL FOR ORIGINS MEGA-BRIGHT SKIN TONE CORRECTING SERUM

After a three week holiday where my skin was exposed to extreme heat, humidity, wind and far too much UV exposure, it’s safe to say that my skin was in desperate need of some repairing tlc. I had been hanging in to a relatively new Origins serum for a couple of months; knowing that, post-holiday, I would need its promised benefits. Promising to ‘correct the past and prevent future … [Read more...]

SKIN HYDRATING CARE

Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster

I’ve been using Dermalogica products for several years and, as with most of my favourite brands, I have my must-have products that I simply can’t live without. Step forward Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster. Suitable for all skin conditions, Skin Hydrating Booster does exactly what it says on the bottle; it provides skin with an essential boost of anti-ageing hydration to smooth and … [Read more...]

THE SUPER SERUM

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If you're in the market for a new serum then you need Olay Regenerist 3 Point Super Serum in your life! This super-concentrated serum, which contains Olay’s most concentrated ingredients (the magic stuff!),  is clinically proven to work wonders on the three key areas of the face, neck and décolletage (chest area); promising to visibly improve the appearance of skin across the face, as well … [Read more...]

FOREVER YOUNG: YSL LAUNCHES NEW SCIENCE-BACKED SKINCARE RANGE

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Next week sees the launch of Yves Saint Laurent’s Forever Youth Liberator range, which uses science to ‘trick’ the skin into regenerating by artificially boosting levels of glycans, complex sugars that play a crucial role in the structure of healthy skin. Experts in ‘glycomics’ or glycobiology - the study of glycans - say they are vital to maintaining the body’s systems but decline … [Read more...]

SPOTLIGHT ON LANCOME VISIONNAIRE

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Hot from the skin science labs comes Lancome Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector. 12 years of research discovered LR 2412, a unique multi-tasking beauty molecule which the experts say will help to refine skin texture, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation irregularities and tighten pores. I'm not going to say it's wonderful and will knock years off your skin, because it's brand new … [Read more...]

BACK TO BASICS SKINCARE

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Declan Leavy's guide to men's skincare basics, and beyond!   The Grooming Room is your one-stop shop for all of the latest and greatest skincare products, techniques, tips and advice. Check back regularly for all that is going on in men’s beauty and grooming. But first we have to go back to basics. Why do we cleanse and moisturise, doesn’t soap and water do the trick and why is it … [Read more...]