Tag: natural skincare

Thursday 4 October 2012     Leave A Comment

A rockstar’s wife a rockstar’s daughter and a supermodel

At last, the reworked collection of Nude skincare has arrived.  Founded by organic foods entrepreneur Bryan Meehan and Bono’s wife, Ali Hewson it’s one worth trying, especially if you’re keen on naturals.  It’s a fabulous range – luxurious, effective and rich in both omega oils (central to a healthy body and very helpful to the skin) and probiotics (studies into their anti-ageing, skin nurturing benefits are compelling).  Two of my favourite products in the line are the facial oil, which is now only vegetal oil based so bonafide vegan if that’s a tick box for you.  And, Replenishing Daily Moisturiser, which is ideal for dehydrated or dry skin, especially as winter approaches.

Here is a short behind the scenes clip of a photo shoot with Ali Hewson and her daughter photographed by Helena Christensen (who, as I discovered when we met a few years ago really is as staggeringly beautiful as you’d imagine, and without a scrap of make-up).

 

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Friday 27 July 2012     Leave A Comment

Friday Beauty Edit: Birthday Botox plus Best Summer Moisturisers

Like it or not, it is staggering the revolutionary effect Botox has had on the beauty world.  Since, at the very least, its approval by the FDA in the US – if not longer – it has transformed infinite furrowed brows.  But it has also polarised women’s thoughts on how we tackle ageing.  I wish the Today Programme’s piece on it this morning had gone bit deeper.  Where was the expert to throw a more balanced view on it safety issues?  With prolonged use just how safe is it, really?  Rather a preamble for this Friday’s beauty edit so without further delay:  the best moisturisers for summer.

Amie Skin Shield Daily Moisturiser SPF15.  This arrived on my doorstep a couple of days ago and stopped me in my tracks.  Its texture feels as light and lovely as the most luxurious and expensive.  It absorbs without leaving skin greasy, has UVA and B protection and the most glorious, floral scent.  What’s more, it’s only £5.95. 10/10.

Balance Me Natural Protection Daily Moisturiser SPF18, £26.  Ideal for those who prefer fragrance free.  Lightweight, softening and soothing thanks to sweet almond oil and organic aloe – and reassuringly natural.

Chanel Hydra Beauty Gel Creme, £50.  Light, luscious half gel half cream.  Feels cooling, soothing and extravagant.  Lovely scent.  No SPF, but ideal underneath say Dermalogica’s, or at night in summer.

Super Facialist By Una Brennan Tea Flower Mattifying Moisturiser, £12.99.  Ideal if your skin is a little too shiny for your liking.  Or, you’re getting a few spots in the humid weather (tick).  Contains mattifying ingredients plus salicylic acid, which acts as a gentle anti-bacterial.  Clean, green, lily-of-the-valley-ish scent.

Estee Lauder Perfectionist [CP+R] Firming Serum, £50.  Use under any of the above if you’re after extra firming, anti-wrinkle help.  This updated version of the original uses advanced peptides (proteins that trick the skin into doing younger things, like repair itself), marine biotech ingredients (eek, think clean, effective extract rather than slimy, smelly, seaweed soup) and more to help smooth and brighten skin.  Its texture makes skin look smoother and better immediately.

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Friday 29 June 2012     1 Comment

The Friday Beauty Edit

The Friday Beauty Edit

Today is the start of a new regular post, where I’ll be sharing with you great new beauty products that I rate.  I won’t hold back on the luxuries, but I’ll bring you more affordable ideas too.   I’d love to know what you think so please do comment.

Timothy Dunn Grecian Lime Scented Candle, £42 – The florist, Timothy Dunn, known for his striking, colour saturated arrangements, has been doing the winners bouquets at Wimbledon for the past four years.  His candle combines grapefruit, lemon and lime with lily of the valley, cedar and sandalwood.  Fabulously bright and refreshing, and larger than the average scented candle, it lasts 60 hours instead of 40.

Kiehl’s Vanilla & Cedarwood Aromatic Mist, £26 for 30ml – Forget sweet cakes, this vanilla scent is smoky and bitter – why it works so well when combined with cedarwood.  The result is earthy and aromatic, which gets you in your stomach like that in love feeling.   Although unisex, this is really good on a man.  It launches September, I just had to tell you now.

Dior Bronze Self-Tanning Oil, £28.  This is the first self tanning oil I’ve come across.  It gives a light golden glow thanks to its low self tan concentration, which means it’s also less easy to go wrong with.  Its scent is quite strong – tobacco like and masculine – created says the blurb to release the feel good endorphins of sunbathing.

Sanctuary Spa Leave-On Exfoliating Cream, £16, available July 1st.  Apply under moisturiser as a light, skin brightening exfoliant.  Or, as a mask – spend 5 minutes massaging it in.  Ideal for older skin or those who find face scrubs too harsh.  Expect your skin to look more glow-y in around 14 days if not before.

Nude ProGenius Treatment Oil, £58.  This contains all four key omega oils, 3, 6, 7 and 9.  Each has a slightly different skin benefit – healing, hydrating, anti-ageing, restorative, soothing (good on those with rosacea).   Smooth two or three drops between palms, then over face massaging in with fingertips.  This scent-free version launches September 6th.  Meantime, try Nude Replenishing Night Oil, £44, which also has all four omegas, but is softly scented with jasmine.  It’s richer, but it goes a long way.  If you can’t wait till September – this is superb.

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