FAVE FIVES: OIL CLEANSERS July 2016

Hi All!

Thank you for watching. First person to guess the quote wins ;)
See you soon with Retinols.

WHAT I’M WEARING:
Nails: OPI Alpine Snow Gels: http://amzn.to/2a5WFgV

Foundation: Smashbox Studio Skin Foundation in 2.1 http://bit.ly/2ajvsTd

Bronzer across forehead (my glow, basically): New CID I-Glow in Coral Crush (I will literally be buried wearing this): http://bit.ly/29nTIYJ

Used as Blush: Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronzing Powder in Antigua (the perfect pink for me): http://bit.ly/29p1dL4

Lips: Gwen Stefani for Urban Decay Lip Pencil in Firebird (lightly all over lip): http://bit.ly/29p1OMN

Pixi LipLift Max in Petal Ice (on top):
UK - http://bit.ly/29DBnrl
USA - http://bit.ly/29ofv2f

Products Discussed:

NUDE Clarifying Cleansing Oil:
UK - http://bit.ly/2a5WNwK
USA - http://bit.ly/2a5Wy4U

Alpha-H Liquid Laser Cleansing Oil:
UK - http://bit.ly/2aQvSSM
USA - http://bit.ly/2amZqcD

Sonya Dakar Buriti Purifying Cleanser:
UK - http://bit.ly/2aQwgRi
USA - http://bit.ly/2awgBcH

Votary Cleansing Oil: http://bit.ly/2ag2rtj

Shu Uemura Ultime8: http://bit.ly/2aazcqe

De Mamiel Pure Calm Cleansing Dew: http://bit.ly/2akqQ2q







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12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS - DAY TWELVE - NUDE SKINCARE

Continuing a day of madness - which is what I should have called Day Twelve, Nude Skincare are offering five - FIVE - lucky UK readers the opportunity to get their hands on one of the above Beauty of Nutrition kits containing the following:

Advanced Renewal Moisturiser 50ml (lush)
Perfect Cleanse Omega Cleansing Jelly 30ml (lusher)
Progenius Omega Treatment Oil 15ml (lushest)

To win simply enter via Rafflecopter below. Full T&Cs are available here: www.carolinehirons.com/12-days-of-giveaways

Good Luck Everyone! And thank you Nude!

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NUDE Clarifying Cleansing Oil

I am currently loving this cleanser for my morning cleanse. Just one pump gives a really good grip for a quick 20 second massage while I shout at Max to brush his teeth. 

What is it?

'A superfood-rich oil-to-milk cleanser for face and eyes that removes all makeup and impurities to reveal incredibly clean, clear skin.'

Who is it for?

Recommended for combination skin but can honestly be used by all.

What’s in it?

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil, Citrillus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Rice Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Tocopherol, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Oleifera Camellia (Green Tea) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil.

Possibly acne/allergy/troubling for some ingredients?

Nope. No synthetic fragrances or pure essential oils or dyes, but bear in mind, anyone can be allergic to anything. 

Natural? Organic? Man made? Vegan?

Natural - as much as a product can be...

Tested on animals/sold in China?

No/No

What's not in it?

NUDE is famously 'Parabens, Sulphates, Pegs, Tea, Dea, Proylene Glycol, Phthalates, Petrolatum, Synthetic Color, Synthetic Fragrance, Mineral Oil, and Silicones free'.

How do you use it?

I apply to dry hands, massage onto dry skin and remove with a hot, damp, flannel. 

You can also use to remove makeup, splash it and emulsify it if you wish. I prefer it neat. :)

What’s good about it?

It's really light, does not leave any residue at all and leaves the skin feeling beautiful afterwards. Don't be put off by the recommendation for combination skin - I would happily recommend this to sensitive and dry skins.

What’s not so good about it?

Not much. Nothing so far to be honest.

Where to use in your routine?

You can use AM and PM, first or second cleanse - but my preference is definitely morning cleanse. Especially as the weather is turning colder. Put your foams away people.

I love this cleanser.

Similar products?

Loads - Origins, Bobbi Brown, Una Brennan, Caudalie, Clinique, Tatcha, Josie Maran, Tata Harper - all make cleansing oils.

£28.00 for 100ml - available from spacenk.com/nudeskincare

NUDE ProGenius Omega Treatment Milk

What is it?

Not that you'd know it from the name, but this is a serum dedicated to improving hydration and nourishment quickly. 

Who is it for?

Anyone, but brilliant for sensitive and dehydrated skins.

What’s in it?

Water (Aqua), Isoamyl Laurate, Glycerin, Squalene, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Punica Granatum Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Avena Strigosa Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract , Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed (Safflower) Oil, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan, Diglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, P-Anisic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phytic Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Citral, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate

Possibly acne/allergy/troubling for some ingredients?

Fragrance

Benzyl Salicylate

Natural? Organic? Man made? Vegan?

Natural ish.

Tested on animals/sold in China?

No/No

What's not in it?

PARABENS, SULPHATES, PEGS, TEA, DEA, PROYLENE GLYCOL, PHTHALATES, PETROCHEMICALS, SYNTHETIC COLOR, SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCE, MINERAL OIL AND SILICONES

How do you use it?

Onto fingers, then onto face, in the serum stage of your routine.

What’s good about it?

This is a lovely product, good for those of you with various sensitivities including redness and rosacea. It is loaded with 10 plant oils, rich in 5 omega oils. Some of the more 'chemical-laden' brands would cast doubt on the effect of topical omegas, but personally, I've seen results and am a plant oil advocate through and through. This is a lovely product. I would use it more for soothing and plumping than anti-ageing, but of course stopping dehydration in its tracks is technically anti-ageing so if you are in your late 20's/early 30's and have no other concerns, this could be perfect for you.

What’s not so good about it?

Well, the name. I would immediately dismiss this as a moisturising lotion if I saw it on the shelf. I have no doubt this has hindered the popularity of this product, people may simply not be using it thinking it's a moisturiser for combination skins.

Similar products?

Aurelia Revitalise and Glow

REN Vita Mineral Omega 3 Serum

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum

OSKIA Get Up and Glow

NUDE ProGenius Omega Treatment Milk is £62.00 for 30ml, available from www.nudeskincare.com and needs to be renamed as a matter of urgency. ;)

Instagram catch-up and I promise I haven't fallen off of the face of the planet...

Hi Everyone.

I don't know where the last few weeks have gone but I do know that I've hardly been around either here or on YouTube. I can only apologise and thank you for sticking around. It's a little calmer around these parts now and there should be more activity going forward!

I haven't completely fallen off the face of the planet though...

I took Max and Ava to Tanya's new launch where.....

they hung out with some of my favourite people....

House porn. That is all.

This is beautiful...

Poor Max. 'Smell this.'

Carluccio's....

gives me joy.......

New from Nude next year...

Antonia Burrell and I were among the judges at the Stylist Skincare Awards

Gave a talk at Mumsnet's Blogfest with Lucy Mangan and Sali Hughes...

Took the kids to see the brilliant Miranda Sings in Brighton. Go. She's BRILLIANT.

Hung out with Sal from Hampton Sun... One of these people needed their roots doing....

and Tony from Anthony for Men...

Went to see the Counting Crows with Ruth where we both looked V ATTRACTIVE not.

Bobbi's Christmas is just beyond....

As are these from beefayre...

Sorted  my storage! This is before.....

Had a blissful few hours at the hairdressers until I read this monstrosity.....

STOP THE NONSENSE. VASELINE? Cotton pad? Really effective? At what? Making your face fall off?

And that would be me circa 1984 captured in a Duran Duran documentary bunking off school to see them arriving at Manchester Airport. As you do.

I'll see you really really really soon on YouTube.

Skin Cleansers - and a video!

Finally!

*insert Arnie voice* I'm baaaaaack. :)

Erm yes so I've been a little absent on the YouTube front. Soz. Work is really busy, kids were on summer holidays, you know how it goes. As I mention in the video - I'm not a 'pro' blogger, I still work (hard!) my 'day job' and obviously that takes priority when time is tight. Anyway - I'm back!

Instead of the usual favourites I went with my current skin cleanser obsessions. Fancied a change!

The cleansers break down as (all links are in the video description box):

Alpha-H Age Delay - love this - have used for a long time but it's still as relevant as when it launched. Suitable for all skin types, washes clean away, no residue. I love using this in the morning.

Amanda Lacey Cleansing Pomade - bliss in a jar. Expensive, but if you can, do. Suitable for all skin types, washes away clean, no residue. This is a second cleanse for me in the evenings, after the gunk has mostly gone.

Lush Ultrabland - a great affordable alternative. I'm sorry, but £10 is affordable to me. There are no cleansing balms available for £1.00 (as I was asked today) that will do the same job. Richer than the others, this needs a couple of goes on the flannel to properly clear but there is no residue, just loveliness. Another good A.M. one.

NUDE Perfect Cleanse Omega Cleansing Jelly - brand new this week and bloody lovely. I've been using it non-stop since I got my mitts on it. It is light enough to use in the mornings or as a second cleanse in the evening and leaves no residue. All skin types.

Su-Man Purifying Cleansing Oil Gel - Brilliant value considering the quality, the ml in the tube and the amount you actually need to use. Especially considering the plethora of extortionate mineral oil cleansers out there. Suitable for all skin types, two goes of the flannel (if you don't emulsify- like awkward me) :) Evening for me.

Tatcha One-Step Camellia Cleansing Oil - beautiful, simple, divine quality oil. Suitable for all skins, massages well, two goes of the flannel for this. You can use a tiny amount of this and still get great massage and cleansing action. this gets used both morning and evening, usually when I want speed as it's 'ready to go'.

The Organic Pharmacy Carrot Butter Cleanser - beautiful, luxurious, gives a great massage, slightly heavier on the shea butter content than the others so oily/acne faces can absolutely still use - just make sure you follow with some solid flannel action to remove thoroughly. Don't be scared.

Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser - Rose clay, apricot seed powder and a plethora of gorgeous waxes make this a beautiful exfoliating cleanser without stripping or any harsh skin-damaging ingredients. This is my current first pick for either an AM cleanse or a fresh-as-a-daisy skin ready for retinols etc in the evening second cleanse.

See you tomorrow!



ooh look at me being all organised and shizz.

Nude Advanced Renewal Serum

Nude's Advanced Renewal Serum has just gone on sale in Space NK and is worth checking out. 

An updated version of their original Advanced Cellular Repair Serum, it's suitable for all skin types but if you have combination/oily skin in particular, this is a water based 'light-lotion' textured serum and might be more comfortable for you if you feel unsure about/are put off by oil based serums. It's perfectly comfortable for drier/sensitised skins also.

It's too early to give feedback about the results with only a few uses under my belt, but it absorbs easily, is very light in texture and works with all moisturisers. Ingredients include probiotics (obviously), polypeptides, omega 6/9 and hyaluromnic acid and sea kelp to aid hydration. 

Skin is definitely glowing and comfortable after application and it's not in the crazy-priced area of £200+ for a serum - it's £68.00 for 30ml.

Available from all Space stores and online at www.spacenk.com