Danielle's Beauty Blog: eye cream

Sunday, 28 March 2021

Five Things I’m Loving | March 2021

I know there are a few days left but March has absolutely flown by! And, as of today, I am beauty purchase free for the month so no spending report from me, yay! Instead, I thought I would share some recent favourites!

beauty favourites dermalogica nars good molecules sand&sky

The priciest item I have today was kindly sent over by Dermalogica and it’s their Neck Fit Contour Serum* RRP £75. Now, having a dedicated neck serum is not a necessity for everyone, but, since turning 30, I am increasingly interested in products targeted towards aging skin. Neck skin is thinner and more delicate than the skin on your face as well as being more vulnerable to UV damage especially if using fragrance. Finally, and my main issue – the skin on your neck is more prone to creasing from tech neck and constantly looking down like me with my phone and iPad! The serum claims to lift and tighten, smooth fine lines and protect skin against pollution while delivering retinol-like results and strengthening the skins moisture barrier. I cannot get over the difference in my neck since using this! First off, the roller applicator is so cooling and relaxing to apply, it dispenses the perfect amount and then you turn the nozzle off and continue to roll in. It really has targeted the creases I had been noticing more and more and my neck has never felt so soft, smooth and toned and those fine lines are nowhere near as noticeable anymore! I cannot recommend this enough if you are concerned about aging skin on your neck and I can’t wait to see continued results from more use!

Moving from the most to least expensive of the items I want to tell you about today and the Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel* RRP $6 has slotted in very nicely as my current eye gel! Yerba Mate is a tree from South America and a source of antioxidants and polyphenols which help to slow the appearance of aging caused by UV rays. It also contains peptides, caffeine and hyaluronic acid so works to hydrate and revitalise tired, puffy eyes. The gel is so cooling and sinks in easily making it a perfect base under makeup. My skin is hydrated, bags are depuffed and look brighter and I am also obsessed with the fun, bright packaging! This also featured in my Best Budget Skincare post!

PM skincare routine ft. sand&sky, good molecules and dermalogica

Next up, the newest foundation to my collection, the NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation RRP £28 and one I have been wearing constantly since I got it! NARS claims that it is oxidation proof and provides full, natural looking coverage and I would have to agree! Coverage is definitely full but not cakey and while it provides a matte finish it still lets some natural shine come through without the base disintegrating! It claims to last 16 hours though I haven’t had any reason to test it that long but it lasts well throughout a day of work and my mask being on and off! It also comes in a very generous 45ml size and I love the squeezy bottle! NARS recommend applying with fingers but I apply with a damp BeautyBlender and don’t think this has affected the coverage or finish! I plan to do a full review of this later in the year once I am off Roaccutane and my skin becomes more oily again so I can test how it performs fully as at the minute I would class my skin as “normal”. See the haul it was included in in my Beauty Spend Report forJanuary!

nars soft matte foundation deauville review

Sticking with NARS and an oldie but a goodie - NARS Laguna Bronzing Powder RRP £30. A bronzer with a subtle golden shimmer running through it, this has been a favourite of mine for years since it was included in the Steven Klein palette way back when! I upgraded to a single pan in Sephora a couple of years ago and it’s been used regularly ever since! I neglected it recently as I was trying to hit pan on my Fenty bronzer which I was successful in (woohoo!) so I have set my sights back on this one as its already got a pretty good dip in the pan. It really gives the most natural, sunkissed warmth to my face and also adds a little contour without looking harsh. It is such a fool proof shade for lighter complexions and is so flattering on the skin! It is easily buildable, and leaves a beautiful healthy glow! A must have in your makeup bag if you ask me! I have another review of it here along with the matte version!

Last but not least, the Sand&Sky Enzyme Powder Polish* RRP £44.90 deserves a shout out as it’s such a beautiful gentle exfoliator that has been perfect for my skin while on Roaccutane. The powder is ultra-fine, full of antioxidants and on contact with water it turns pink! It doesn’t feel gritty at all which is amazing for me at the moment as I can’t use anything too harsh but my skin always looks smoother and brighter after use and never looks red or feels tight or dry! It is very similar to Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant and Good Molecules Pineappple Exfoliating Powder but this is the gentler of the three!

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So that’s my current favourites! Let me know if you have tried any of these and what your favourite products are right now!

*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me. All opinions are my own. See my full disclosure here.

Danielle xx

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Skincare | Dermalogica Biolumin-C Eye Serum Review

The most recent addition to my Dermalogica skincare arsenal is this lightweight Vitamin C filled eye serum. As a member of their Skinfluencer programme this was gifted to me but as always thoughts are my own.

Dermalogica biolumin-c eye serum cream review

First off, I love the marketing campaign for this eye cream – “your eyes never stop moving” – I never thought of it like this before but we’re constantly blinking, squinting and rolling our eyes therefore of course it makes sense to look after them. I have been a regular eye cream user for the past 6 years (see my first eye cream review here!) and always look for something lightweight but hydrating and if it brightens too then all the better!

This eye serum from Dermalogica meets all three of those stipulations and I have really been enjoying it! It contains Vitamin C complex which as well as brightening the under eye area also firms – I don’t suffer massively with dark circles but my under eyes are definitely looking brighter and firmer. Other ingredients include Arjun tree extract and chia seed oil which are rich in antioxidants and tremella mushroom to lock in moisture. My fine lines are not prominent but I am confident this has been doing its job in smoothing them!

Dermalogica biolumin-c eye serum texture

It's so lightweight it sinks in really quickly and it sits well under makeup for me which is great! At £63 for 15ml it ain’t cheap but as you need so little it will last a long time and the eyes really are so important to take care of! If you are younger (than me at 29) or only starting to incorporate an eye cream into your routine you could probably start with something a little more affordable though!

The Dermalogica Biolumin-C eye cream* RRP £63 can be bought directly from their website as well as many UK retailers such as Look Fantastic, Space NK and Sephora UK and is cruelty free, vegan, paraben free, gluten free and free from artificial fragrances and colours!

Do you like one product reviews? I normally bunch products together and review them at the same time but let me know what you prefer! And tell me your favourite eye cream below!

*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me. All opinions are my own. See my full disclosure here.

Danielle xx

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Forever Repurchased #5

Since coming home from Canada, I have been adding some of my favourites back into my routine as I was working on finishing up a lot of products before I left! It is so good to have some firm favourites back in my routine so here are my forever repurchased take 5!

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

I have lost count of how many of these I have gone through now after first buying two years ago when I was in Canada. I first dabbled with the pressed version quite a while back but this loose version is 10x better! It mattifies my skin without drying it out, adds subtle extra coverage and a pot lasts ages! Well worth its price tag but I managed to snag this one at 20% off on Feel Unique so always worth shopping around!

NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1

Another slightly new formulation to me, I loved the original version of this and the update is just as good! This serum is such an all-rounder, my skin is always clearer and more even when I use it consistently! It’s also good for aging skin and is just generally very good for the overall health of your skin!

Trilogy 100% Natural Certified Organic Rosehip Oil

This is the product that has been out of my routine the longest and one that I am so happy to have back in it! I have dabbled with other rosehip oils but always come back to Trilogy specifically, there is literally one ingredient in rosehip oil so I’m not sure why, but I can feel a difference and this one is my favourite! My skin always feels so nourished and hydrated after every use and it’s a lot brighter and smoother in the mornings!

Origins Drink up Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask with Avocado and Glacier water

One of my favourite overnight treatments, this mask is super hydrating and I always wake up to plump, moisturised skin! I use this several times a week so will definitely buy the full size next time as it’s just so good and I run out of my minis quickly. They recently updated the ingredients to include avocado and swiss glacier water and I was worried the new formulation would be different but I’m happy to say it’s still working just as well for me!

Skin Laundry Renewing Eye Cream

Another firm favourite in my routine although one that’s getting harder to find! This is very moisturising and brightens my under eye giving a great base for makeup! I used to get it from Cult Beauty but they have stopped stocking them so I hope they are not leaving the UK!

I actually have a few other products I recently repurchased but didn’t want this post to be a massive essay, maybe I will do another one soon! If you’d like to see the previous posts in this series, please see below! What is one product you can’t do without?

See #1, #2, #3 and #4 in this series!

Danielle xx

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Skincare | BeautyRX by Dr. Schultz

Recently, I was asked if I’d like to try some products from the BeautyRX by Dr. Schultz line and being the skincare junkie that I am, I couldn’t resist! The brand was formed by Dr. Neal Schultz; an NYC dermatologist with over 35 years’ experience best known for his award winning, gentle but effective glycolic exfoliants, in order to offer them to people who couldn’t see him at his practice!

Although the brand is known for its chemical exfoliants, I went with a few products that I was running out of to see how they fared on my oily/combo, acne prone skin and after testing them out over the last 4 weeks here’s what I think!

Beauty RX by Dr. Schultz Clarifying Toner* RRP $30

This is an alcohol free toner and makeup remover that’s formulated for normal, dry and combination skin. It contains Sodium PCA which attracts water molecules to the skin to help maintain hydration as well as Cypress tree bark extract, a natural astringent that leaves skin feeling fresh. I generally don’t mind alcohol in my skincare but toner is the one product I like to be alcohol free and this fits the bill perfectly.

BeautyRX by Dr. Schultz clarifying toner skincare review

This is great at removing any leftover makeup or dirt from my face after cleansing (I always miss bits on my neck and near my ears!) and feels really refreshing. It doesn’t leave any residue on my skin but does leave my skin feeling soft and ready for the next step in my routine.

Its different to any other toner packaging I have in that it comes in a spray bottle which I love because I waste less product – I find 6-7 sprays onto a cotton pad is perfect for me and you can spray this onto your face during the day too if you wish – the mist is very fine and sprays evenly so its brilliant if you want a refresh! I do detect a light fragrance with this which I personally love but bare that in mind if you like fragrance free products!

Beauty RX by Dr. Schultz Light Rehydrating Lotion* RRP $45

A lightweight, water based, oil free moisturiser formulated for normal, oily and combination skin, this works so well with my skin as a daily moisturiser! There are number of ingredients in this including a patented BeautyRX compound called Triantiox – a hydrator that helps to replace depleted moisture and visibly improve the complexion. Other key ingredients include glycerin which helps maintain the skins hydration, lavender extract to soothe irritation and protect skin from the harsh environment and Vitamins C and E to provide antioxidant protection against free radicals helping to prevent the signs of premature ageing.

BeautyRX by Dr. Schultz skincare light rehydrating lotion review

I use a pea size amount of this every morning and there is no greasy residue whatsoever, it absorbs quickly into my skin and leaves me with a great base for makeup so I usually find myself skipping primer. You can also use this in the evening but I generally prefer a heavier moisturiser so have been saving this for the morning. I can tell already that this is going to be a staple over the summer for me when my skin tends to be on the oilier side of things – this one doesn’t have SPF but I will layer it up with another product that does!

Beauty RX by Dr. Schultz Ultra Hydrating Eye Repair Cream* RRP $90

Last but certainly not least is the Ultra Hydrating eye repair cream and this might be my favourite out of the bunch! Formulated for all skin types, this is an emollient packed; nourishing eye cream that treats and helps prevent visible signs of ageing. It works to brighten the eye area while decreasing the appearance of fine lines and improving tone and texture. Key ingredients include hyaluronic acid to improve hydration and two more BeautyRX compounds – Pentabright, to brighten and Tentrafoliant, a complex of four exfoliating ingredients (Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, and Phytic Acid) to improve texture and tone.

BeautyRX by Dr. Schultz skincare ultra hydrating eye repair cream review

This is a very rich, hydrating eye cream that is perfect for night time. I sometimes use it in the morning too but as it’s so rich I only take a tiny amount on my ring finger and pat around my eyes. Since using this, I’ve noticed my under eye area is much brighter and the sides of my eyes where I’ve recently noticed a few fine lines are much more hydrated and not as noticeable. $90 is expensive but the tub is massive so this will last ages! I know some people prefer pump packaging and that is probably the only thing that would make this a little better!

All the products are dermatologist tested and come boxed and I love the chic, white minimalistic packaging of the products themselves. The BeautyRX website is great and has a lot more information on the ingredients included within the products.

Shipping within the US is free on orders over $99 otherwise its $7.99 and they offer international shipping too though its $45 via USPS!

Overall, I am so impressed with the BeautyRX by Dr. Schultz products I had the opportunity to try and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them! None of the products broke me out and they do exactly what they say they are going to! Have you tried BeautyRX by Dr. Schultz before?

*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me. All opinions are my own. See my full disclosure here.

Danielle xx

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Eye Creams Currently in Rotation

Eye creams kiehl's avocado treatment and eucerin aquaporin active revitalising eye care

Hi everyone, todays post is on the current eye creams I’m using in my skincare routine! I’ve really only started using eye creams religiously in the last year while before that it was an often forgotten step in my routine but I've got two now that I love that are in daily rotation so though I’d tell you about them!

Eye creams kiehl's creamy avocado eye treatment and eucerin aquaporin active revitalising eye care

Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado

This is a rich, thick and creamy eye treatment that contains Vitamin A, fatty acids and you guessed it, avocado oil. It claims to provide intense hydration for the delicate eye area and I totally agree! I love this cream and have been using it almost every night since I got it earlier this year and still have about a quarter left. It definitely is rich and does take a while before it sinks in completely which is why I love it for overnight hydration. I haven’t actually tried this during the day as I like a completely dry face before applying my makeup but for people with very dry skin this could act as a good base for makeup!

Some people might have a problem with having to dip their finger in but I personally don’t have a problem with this, I just make sure to wash my hands before applying it! Because the skin around our eyes is so delicate I like to take this cream on my ring finger and dot around my eye then gently rub it in! It doesn’t run into my eye either which I was worried about as it’s so thick so that’s another plus! I’m only 24 so wrinkles aren’t a huge worry (yet) and I’m not sure how much this treatment would do for those with deep wrinkles but the moisturising factor is definitely there so this gets a bug thumbs up from me!

Kiehl’s is sold from loads of places online so I’ve just linked their website and Space NK’s if you want a closer look!

Eucerin AQUAporin Active Revitalising Eye Cream*

Now this is a slightly newer addition to my skincare stash and one I have been loving! I mentioned that I don’t like to use the Kiehl’s cream in the morning as I find it takes a long time to sink in but this Eucerin offering is the opposite! It promises to provide deep long lasting hydration for 24 hours to reduce puffiness and dark circles for a fresh revitalised and radiant look.

eucerin aquaporin active revitalising eye care reveiw

It comes with a cooling applicator and I like to squeeze some of the product out of the top then use the tip to apply it round my eye area. Once I’ve got the cream on, which is quite gel like in texture, I like to take my ring finger and gently rub in to help spread the cream evenly around my eye area. The tip is seriously cooling! I am not a morning person and my eyes don’t properly open to about 12 o’clock in the day so this has been helping me fake looking awake! It sinks in quickly and gives me a lovely hydrated base to apply my makeup.

Since I wear contact lenses every day I was happy to see that this cream is also suitable for contact lens wearers and doesn’t aggravate my eyes! It’s also fragrance, paraben and alcohol free which is a huge plus especially round the delicate eye area and perfect if you have sensitive skin. Overall, I've noticed a huge difference in how awake my eyes look and they feel much more hydrated throughout the day!

The Eucerin AQUAporin Active revitalising eye cream can be found at the usual suspects – Boots, Look Fantastic and Escentual.

Eye creams kiehl's creamy avocado treatment and eucerin aquaporin active revitalising eye care

Have you tried either of these eye creams? What’s your favourite eye cream to use?

*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me. All opinions are my own.

Danielle's Beauty Blog

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