The Beauty Shortlist Winners of 2016 were announced on Tuesday and ARK Skincare picked up a huge 5 awards! Best Age-Targeted Skincare Brand (Age 40+) ARK’s Age Defend cleanser and moisturiser combination won this category. The Age Defend products have been designed for use for people in their 30’s and 40’s. The Age Defend cleanser is […]
I have quite a collection of ARK Skincare serums. Depending on my skin’s needs I use a different one twice a day – every time after cleansing and before moisturising – a few drops onto clean skin. The ARK serums are free from parabens, irritants, lanolin, Mineral Oil, SD Alcohol, Formaldehyde, Sodium Lauryl Esther Sulphate, artificial […]
Every day I use an SPF on my face. I have for 20 years, and I believe it makes a huge difference to skin ageing. Over the years the formulas have become better and better – with more benefits than simple sunscreen. They are no longer heavy, thick or greasy – they can enhance the […]
For the last two months I’ve been trying three products from luxury American skin care brand Algenist. There is a very interesting story behind the company – that hadn’t set out to create a skin care line at all – but stumbled across a golden ingredient ‘Alguronic Acid’. The Algenist Brand Alguronic acid – a […]
Everyone wants younger looking skin – and equally not everyone enjoys the idea of achieving that with botox or fillers. I recently discovered an amazing treatment available at the Bulgari Spa in Knightsbridge. David Peters is an acupuncturist who has developed a lifting facial treatment – that is totally pain free and rejuvenates the skin […]
Crystal Clear launched their nifty little hand held vibrating device ‘Lift Away The Years Anti Wrinkle Wand’ at Selfridges this week. I went along this morning for a demonstration from the lovely Sharon Hilditch – who developed the product – and I was so excited to write about it!! Every product that Sharon develops, […]
I had an Elementals ALift Facial a few weeks ago with Elizabeth Caroline on Harley Street. It was my first facial of this kind, although not my first with Elizabeth. She is both a holistic therapist and a cosmecuetical skincare consultant. She has developed her own skincare range that she uses alongside her treatments, and she […]
A limited edition pot of Elemis’ famous moisturiser ‘Pro-Collagen Marine Cream’ was released on the 1st April to celebrate it’s 10th Birthday! It is Elemis’ top selling product. One is sold around the world every single minute – quite something for a luxury moisturiser. In the 10 years that Pro- Collagen Marine Cream has been […]
The Ying Yu Jade Roller is my new favourite beauty accessory. The brand name has now been updated to Yu Ling. The Chinese have been using jade for centuries to massage the skin, lymph channels, and muscles. Used frequently, a jade roller is meant to tone the skin, and give facial muscles a ‘work-out’. […]
I was in Glasgow this summer. I made an appointment to see skincare specialist and cosmetic doctor Dr Darren McKeown. I had been trying his range of products stocked in Superdrug, and wanted to speak to him about the range, and ask him to have a look at my skin too. His range […]
