Garnier SkinActive Hand Superfood Cocoa & Ceramide

Presented in new tube integrating card board, the Garnier SkinActive Hand Superfood Cocoa & Ceramide hand cream is easily dispensed by opening the flip top lid and lightly squeezing to access the product. The highly emollient hand cream features humectant glycerin to draw moisture to the skin whilst also featuring 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol that belongs to the ceramide ingredient family to slow down water loss and help soften the upper layers of the skin. The hand cream also features a host of beneficial emollients which are the non-drying cetearyl alcohol, and glyceryl stearate, butyrospermum parkii butter / shea butter, glyceryl stearate se, theobroma cacao seed butter / cocoa seed butter that all contribute to lock moisture into the skin whilst improving softness. I absolutely love this hand cream as it glides over the skin easily whilst a caramel and cocoa butter fragrance can be enjoyed when it absorbs quickly. It does not leave your hands feeling overly greasy and even after hand washing my skin still felt soft and smooth. Apply this vegan formula, repairing balm, as an overnight treatment or throughout the day to protect your hard working hands which deserve to be pampered and cared for!

Garnier SkinActive Hand Superfood Cocoa & Ceramide 967599 07 : Ingredients: 

AQUA / WATER - GLYCERIN - CETEARYL ALCOHOL - GLYCERYL STEARATE - BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER / SHEA BUTTER - GLYCERYL STEARATE SE - THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER / COCOA SEED BUTTER - SODIUM P O LYAC RY L AT E - 2 - O L E A M I D O - 1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL - CAPRYLYL GLYCOL - CITRIC ACID - CARAMEL - BENZYL ALCOHOL - PARFUM / FRAGRANCE. (F. I . L . Z70013259/1).

Available as 75ml, more information can be found here on the non-affiliated link: Garnier SkinActive Hand Superfood Cocoa & Ceramide x Neil. 

Simple Booster Serum 10% vitamins C + E + F

Suitable for all skin types, Simple has launched three different booster serums that can easily be used in your morning and evening skincare routine. The Simple Booster Serum 10% vitamins C + E + F contains 95% naturally derived ingredients to brighten and protect dull, dry skin from external aggressors whilst also being PETA vegan approved and contains no harsh chemicals, no alcohol, no mineral oils, no artificial colour or perfume. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover and purchase if you wish.

I was pleasantly surprised with how this serum presents itself as a milky emulsion texture that instantly glides over the skin with ease whilst also absorbing quite quickly, when only using a few drops on to freshly cleansed skin. In fact this serum works well with any product applied over it without it pilling or balling up and being non-sticky, non-greasy, and non-comedogenic its ideal for all skin types even the sensitive ones!

Ingredients Simple Booster Serum 10% vitamins C + E + F

Aqua, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tapioca Starch, Caprylyl Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium metabisulfite, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dilauryl, Thiodipropionate.

My skin feels softer and smoother when incorporating this into my skincare routine and you can even mix this with the other simple booster serum ( Hyaluronic & Vitamin B5) for a customised skincare cocktail or just add a few drops into your current moisturiser.  An easy-to-use serum that supports and strengthens the skins barrier function whilst also providing antioxidant benefits to protect the skin, just don't forget to apply your sunscreen during the day! Priced from £7.99 and available here: Simple Booster Serum 10% vitamins C + E + F x Neil. 

Discover Syrene Skincare

Discover Syrene Skincare that presents a results-driven range of products designed to restore, hydrate and boost the skin's natural radiance. The cruelty-free and dermatologically-tested range is made in New Zealand but available to purchase from their website or official distributor's, so everyone can experience this consciously formulated skincare range. All the marine and botanically sourced formulas are housed in repurposed Ocean Waste Plastic whilst Ephemer™ is just one of the key ingredients featured in all of their products. The macroalgae cell extract derived from brown algae (Undaria Pinnatifida) is cultivated in photobioreactors by Syrene to not only ensure stability and antioxidant efficacy, but more importantly this process reduces the environmental footprint and contributes to the sustainable sourcing of this raw material. Repairing the skin at cellular level, Ephemer™ antioxidant concentration is 8 times higher than other seaweed ingredients which means it also provides higher antioxidant protection with quicker and longer-lasting results. Lets take a look at the three moisture-boosting and antioxidant rich products i have been using. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are only placed for you to discover the products.

The Syrene Aquagel Refreshing Toner instantly soothes and hydrates upon contact with the skin with its surprisingly cooling formula, the blue colour will surprise you with this toner! Applying to a reusable cotton pad and sweeping over the face and neck, i use the toner after cleansing (Morning And Evening) to take advantage of the hydrating and tightening benefits it provides from the Marine Collagen, Seaweed extract Ephemer™ and Larch Tree extract included in the formula. The skin is left feeling refreshed, soothed and nourished without feeling stripped of its essential moisture as some toners can leave you with that uncomfortable feeling of taut and dry skin. It is the perfect hydrating toner that helps balance the pH of the skin and works perfectly to prep the skin before applying your serums and moisturisers, you can even apply using your fingertips for a hit of hydration whenever your skin needs it! 

The Syrene Aqualight Moisture Gel Lotion instantly provides hydration without overloading the skin which in turn can feel sticky or heavy and just not great! Applying after the toner and your chosen serums, the gel-lotion features Ephemer™, Marine Collagen, Manuka Honey and Squalane that easily glides over the face and absorbs quite quickly to leave the skin feeling refreshed and looking naturally radiant. I was pleasantly surprised with its results when using this in the morning and evening as sometimes my skin can become dehydrated, but with its lightweight formula and Aquaxyl™ included in the ingredients which helps to optimise water reserves in the skin by increasing natural moisturising factors whilst also limiting water loss by improving the skin's barrier function, my skin has felt perfectly hydrated and moisturised! A highly recommended gel lotion that delivers on hydration whilst also supporting and improving the integrity of the skin with its lightweight texture and specific ingredients.

The Syrene Aqua Hydrating Masque is your go-to treatment to instantly restore and boost moisture for compromised and dry skin at night, whilst also repairing at a cellular level. The hydrating gel texture glides over the face and neck with a soothing and cooling sensation and is able to penetrate to the third layer of skin to hydrate, brighten and firm. The Scientifically approved formula contains Marine Collagen, Ephemer™, Manuka Honey and Liftessence™ extracts which all work together to offer a multitasking skin treatment overnight when you are asleep. I love how versatile this mask can be by either applying it on its own or over your "active" skincare products at night such as your serums or retinols for a refreshed and hydrated complexion that will greet you in the morning. It doesn't feel sticky or heavy which makes it ideal for those who are seeking a hydrating and moisturising treatment without overloading the skin with a product that just sits on the skin and does nothing, because it absorbs quickly and deeply making it one of the best overnight hydrating masque's available!

Discover the full range of Syrene Skincare products here: Aqua Range and Gift Sets x Neil. 

Garnier 2 million Probiotic Fractions Repairing Face & Eye Sheet Mask

Restore and support the barrier function of the skin when incorporating the Garnier 2 million probiotic fractions repairing face sheet mask and the Garnier probiotic fractions repairing & illuminating eye sheet mask in your skincare routine. The vegan friendly and biodegradable masks both feature Bifida Ferment Lysate a probiotic ingredient that decreases skin sensitivity whilst also improving the barrier function of the skin to help it retain water for better hydration and also protect it from harsh elements. Studies have also shown the probiotic included is also ideal for protecting the skin from UV induced damage and helps with DNA repair, whilst both products combine humectants and emollients for improved hydration whilst also containing Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment that helps to repair, hydrate, firm, restore and boost vitality of the skin. 

The Garnier Probiotic Repairing Sheet Mask should be applied to the skin after cleansing to gain maximum benefits from the ingredients included. One of the great things i love about the Garnier sheet masks is not only are their sheet masks overloaded with serum, but they also are a decent size to fit all face shapes and allow movement when placing over the face on application. You can apply in the morning to awaken dull and tired complexions or you can apply at night to help support the skins repair process, as long as you wait 15 minutes before removing the sheet mask and massaging in any excess serum. I love this mask because not only does it hydrate and soothe the skin excellently well by locking in and restoring moisture, but it goes that next step further than other sheet masks available by strengthening the barrier function of the skin!       

INGREDIENTS: Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Acetic Acid, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Biosaccharine Gum-1, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Limonene, Linalool, Maltodextrin, Mannose, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Parfum / Fragrance, Potassium Sorbate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum (F.I.L. Z292387/1)

The Garnier Probiotic Repairing Eye Sheet Mask contains two separate eye patches that should be applied after cleansing and on to the under eye area. The eye patches are the perfect shape and size to fit under anyone's eye contour and because they are the same material as Garnier's sheet masks they stay on the skin without slipping or falling off. You can either apply in the morning or evening to boost hydration of the delicate skin around the eyes though you must leave them on for 15 mins for maximum benefits, before removing and massaging in any excess serum left over. I love how quick and easy these are to apply whilst also leaving the eye area feeling hydrated and nourished, which is perfect for those who want to support the barrier function of the skin under the eye area especially if your suffer with dryness.       

Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Acetic Acid, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Biosaccharine Gum-1, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lactic Acid, Limonene, Linalool. Maltodextrin, Mannose, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Parfum / Fragrance, Potassium Sorbate, Saccharomyces/ Xylinum/ Black Tea Ferment, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyalutonate, Sodium Phytatee, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum (F.I.L. Z292394/1

I was really impressed with the Garnier Probiotic repairing products because not only do they deliver on their promises by delivering excellent skincare results, but more importantly they are extremely affordable! Check out the products for yourself here: Garnier 2 million Probiotic Fractions Repairing Face Sheet Mask & Garnier Probiotic Fractions Repairing & Illuminating Eye Sheet Mask x Neil 

Vitamin C Glow Revealing Serum

The vitamin c glow revealing serum from The Body Shop provides antioxidant and anti-aging benefits whilst also helping to improve overall skin tone. Enriched with a 10% stable vitamin c derivative and also containing Bakuchiol, the serum can be applied both morning and evening to hydrate and illuminate. Incorporating a vitamin c product into your skincare routine is ideal to protect your skin from environmental aggressors and it works great by boosting your sunscreen's performance, whilst also applying at night will help support the skins repair process from the stressors it has occurred during the day. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are only placed for you to directly discover the product. 

The 3-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid included in the serum offers all of the primary benefits of pure vitamin C which is known as ascorbic acid. The stable, water- and oil-soluble derivative has to be converted to vitamin C within the skin but this helps it be more tolerable by having an acidic pH range of (4–5.5) and is ideal for those who have found they cannot tolerate 10% or higher vitamin C serums. Featuring bakuchiol which chemically has nothing to do with any of the retinoids you may have seen or have used in your skincare products, it does regulate and influence skin cell behaviour which means producing more collagen such as collagen I, III and IV while also decreasing the enzyme in the skin MMP which attacks collagen resulting in loss of firmness and the signs of aging. Influencing hydration factors within the skin it also has melanin-inhibiting properties by reducing the oxidative process which in turn can help improve photo damage and skin tone.

The full ingredients of the vitamin c glow revealing serum:

Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Parfum/Fragrance, Linalool, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Limonene, Geraniol, Bakuchiol, Benzyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol.

Applying to the skin after you have cleansed, vitamin c should be the first product applied to gain the maximum benefits because other products can block its absorption minimising its potential. The dropper tool is perfect to apply a couple of drops to the face and neck with a slight citrus scent that soon disappears when it has absorbed quickly. It can feel slightly sticky if you apply too much but applying or following on with your current skincare routine (day & night) which would be a hydrating serum or moisturiser, this effect soon wears off. I love using this serum because not only does it deliver what it promises and works brilliantly with other products applied over the top, it will awaken tired and dull complexions to reveal a natural radiance! Priced at £25.00 and available here: Vitamin C Glow Revealing Serum - The Body Shop x Neil.