Ole Henriksen Truth Collection

Discover the secret to a brighter, more radiant looking skin with the Truth Collection from Ole Henriksen.

This comprehensive range of skincare products has been infused with Vitamin C to help create brighter, firmer skin and comprises of everything you could need to help you on your way, from a cleanser to serum, moisturiser to primer.

I’ve selected three of my favourite products from this range to introduce to you today.

First up is the gorgeous C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème (£37).

This lightweight, refreshing and moisturising gel-moisturiser helps fight back against dull, tired looking complexions which can occur as a result of stress, fatigue and even pollution while simultaneously reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Peachy coloured with a soft, citrus scent, the formula is powered by three separate sources of Vitamin C which have been chosen specifically for their efficacy in skincare.

Ascorbic Acid (pure vitamin C) is paired with 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, two light-and-air stable vitamin C derivatives known for their antioxidant properties.

This trio work together in harmony to deliver gentle but powerful anti-ageing benefits while rejuvenating tired, dull skin.

Meanwhile Rose of Winter extract (an antioxidant-rich flower from Jeju Island in Korea known for its resilience) effortlessly nourishes and deeply conditions your skin.

Silky and feather-light in texture, the gel-cream is perfect for those with oilier complexions due to its thinness.

It glides across your skin, comforting and hydrating as it goes without feeling heavy or clogging your skin.

Skin is left feeling beautifully soft, smooth and ready for the day ahead.

Next is the luscious Banana Bright Eye Crème (£33).

Tired eyes, dark circles and fine lines around the eye area are my biggest skincare concern and this little pot of sunshine really does the trick.

 

The eye cream has been created to instantly target the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while reducing the look of dark circles to leave you with firmer, brighter, younger looking eyes.

Formulated with potent Vitamin C and collagen, it has been inspired by the makeup artist must-have,“banana powder”.

It contains special pigments which work to brighter and colour correct the eye area, offering instant results while its luxurious yet lightweight texture comforts, firms and protects the delicate skin around the eye.

I love this eye cream.

It has a beautiful, light, silky texture which melts into the skin, refreshing and reviving as it goes while the clever little pigments work immediately to brighten dark circles.

 

 

Quickly absorbed, it leaves the entire eye area perfectly prepped for makeup application and actually helps to improve the longevity of my under eye concealer as well as helping to ensure that it doesn’t settle into fine lines, or crack and fade throughout the day.

Last but by no means least is the fabulous Banana Bright Face Primer (£28).

You know my saying, ‘It’s a crime not to prime’, and this is an awesome primer peeps.

Much like the eye cream, this primer is sort of a makeup-skincare hybrid thanks to its range of skincare loving qualities plus makeup elements.

 

Enriched with Vitamin C, the key ingredient which runs through the entire ‘Truth’ line, it provides your skin with a boost of hydration and radiance while the banana powder pigments lifts and brightens.

Its soft, peachy hue has an almost iridescent quality to it, though don’t expect huge amounts of shimmer, it is just enough to notice a difference without being over-the-top.

 

Lightweight, soft and silky in texture it is great for oily skinned people like myself who often struggle to find primers that are light enough not to feel heavy on your skin.

Once applied, you’ll notice that the primer has created an almost soft-focus effect on your skin, blurring imperfections and creating a flawless canvas for your makeup.

Hydrating without flooding your skin, it creates a beautiful, natural looking dewy effect.

Skin feels refreshed, looks healthy, awake and the way in which it hugs your makeup ensures that you’re looking as gorgeous at the end of the day as you did at the start.

Ole Henriksen’s Truth Collection of Vitamin C enriched products are all available now from Boots.

Rodial Pink Diamond

 Think pink when it comes to your anti-ageing skincare with the Rodial Pink Diamond Collection.

This powerful anti-ageing range of treatments contains high-tech complexes to correct pigmentation and diamond powder to smooth away wrinkles and fine lines to leave a radiant, firmer, toned healthy looking complexion.

Supercharge your skincare regime with the Rodial Pink Diamond Lifting Oil (£75).

 

 

Described as a ‘facial in a bottle’, this luxurious oil has been infused with diamond powder to help reflect ambient light across your skin to create a natural lit-from-within look.

Vitamin E aids your skins elasticity, marshmallow root and Vitamin C get to work to brighten your complexion and rice bran oil conditions your skin, leaving it feel wonderfully pampered and soft.

The oil is fluid and light, glossy and silky in texture and glides across your skin effortlessly.

 

 

Instantly skin feels hydrated, soft and beautifully smooth, making it the perfect canvas for makeup application.

The diamond powder pigments help to lift a dull, tired looking complexion, creating the illusion of the best nights sleep ever.

Imperfections such as scars and pigmentation are blurred, as is the appearance of fine lines, particularly around my eye area.

 

 

Marketed as a piece of skincare, id happily use this oil as both an intensive treatment AND a primer thanks to its perfecting properties.

Speaking of perfecting, check out the Rodial Pink Diamond Lip and Eye Filler (£45).

 

 

This targeted treatment is housed within the cutest soft pink and silver tube with a cooling metallic applicator nib.

Inside, you’ll find a soft, nude coloured cream which has been created with hyaluronic filing spheres and radiance-boosting diamond powder to plump and nourish the delicate skin around your eye and lip area which can often be the places that reveal the first signs of ageing.

The hyaluronic spheres work by retaining moisture within the skin, creating a plumping effect while niacinamide conditions and firms the skin.

 

 

The decadently rich yet featherlight formula melts into your skin, softening the appearance of imperfections, plumping and restoring dry, dull skin and promoting an illuminated complexion.

Skin around the eye area is thinner than the rest of your face so targeted treatments are often required when it comes to ensuring that you are looking after your skin effectively.

 

 

Velvety and non-greasy, the pearlescent formula drenches your skin in hydration while the cooling applicator tip soothes and perks up your skin.

To use, apply sparingly to the lip and eye socket area before gently massaging the formula into the skin, focusing in upward, outward motions with the tip of the applicator.

 

 

Using the applicator ensures even, thorough distribution while the cool sensation helps to wake up your skin.

I always knew that diamonds are a girls best friend but I never imagined that they’d help me create a more luminous complexion!

Rodial’s Pink Diamond Collection is available online now.

Bobbi Brown March Top Picks

As spring approaches it's time to get your glow back and my Bobbi Brown March picks will certainly help you on your way!

First up is the iconic, hero product; the Extra Repair Moisturizing Balm SPF 25 (£69).

This luxurious balm is perfect for dry skin types and people who are looking to supercharge their skin with a host of powerful, sun protective ingredients to leave your skin feeling soft and looking radiant.

The unique emollient balm texture offers immediate, long lasting hydration to parched skin.

Offering impressive sun protection (SPF 25) to prevent premature ageing, the decadent balm is enriched with a peptide called Argireline to help lift and firm deflated, tired skin.

Meanwhile, Clary Sage Ferment  works to reinforce your skin’s natural barriers, particularly its moisture seal which helps your skin to retain the formula and moisture for longer.

The result is skin that is left feeling instantly fresh, soft and supple and you can sit happy sage in the knowledge that your skin is going to be protected all day long from the suns harmful rays. 

Next, create an effortlessly beautiful complexion with the Bobbi Brown Skin Long-wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15 (£34).

Perfect for normal to oily skin, you have an incredible choice of over 40 different shades to choose from, allowing you to match the product to your skin tone so easy!

 My shade (in winter when I'm paler than pale) happens to be warm Ivory.

Offering medium to full coverage, this silky foundation offers up to 16 hours of weightless, matte coverage.

I was slightly skeptical of a lightweight foundation that boasts such a high level of coverage, but you needent be concerned- this bad boy delivers on all its promises. 

As an oily skinned gal I will nine times out of ten opt for a matte or Demi-matte finish to try and help combat the dreaded shine, however sometimes with matte foundations your skin can end up looking flat and un-natural.

Not so here. 

This miracle worker delivers a multidimensional matte finish that can hide a multitude of sins while offering a comfortable, breathable, and weightless sensation.

Created through a high speed, cold fusion process, the fluid is silky, light and weightless in texture. 

The formula melts onto your skin to create a flawless second skin, concealing redness, discolouration and blemishes as it goes.

Infused with Glycerine, it helps to provide hydration deep into your skin offering a hit of moisture to prep and plump your skin. 

Marine Sugar Cane and natural mineral powders then help to control your oily complexion throughout the day, creating a balanced, beautiful finish.

What's more, the formula contains true-to-skin pigments that help to reflect the light, enhancing your skin's natural undertones and contours, providing a completely natural yet radiant looking appearance. 

Sweat and humidity restaurant, the foundation doesn't crack, streak or fade throughout the day and unlike some foundation, it wont oxidise meaning it retains its true colour. 

In tests, an impressive 96% of participants agreed that the foundation immediately left their skin looking shine-free, while 93% felt it immediately minimised the look of pores. 

I can vouch for this as this is also my experience.

It is perfect as it conceals flaws without clogging my skin and leaving it feeling heavy. 

In fact, it doesn't feel like you're wearing a foundation at all. 

It's just gorgeous.

Finally we have the beautiful Highlighting Powder in Radiance Collection: Pink Glow (£36.50).

This luxurious, pearl-infused rosy illuminator offers an ultra-reflective Formula for a multi-dimensional, lit-from-within luminosity.

Lightweight, super silky and highly pigmented, the powder offers an impressive colour pay off with just a single swipe.

Offering a melt-into-your-skin, buttery consistency it is easy to build and blend to allow you to create your own customised look and finish. 

Rich and velvety, like the foundation it too offers a second skin sensation, sitting comfortably on your skin offering long wear.

Housed in a sleek, chic compact complete with a mirror for on-the-go application, it imparts a healthy, natural looking rosy glow to lift a dull complexion.

It effortlessly breathes life into your skin with a subtle sparkle to create a natural-looking glow. 

It is so versatile too it can be used anywhere you want to add a touch of radiance, beit on your cheeks, cheekbones, brow bones and even your décolleté.

The world is the Pearl in the oyster with this beauty! 

All three of my top picks are available now from Bobbi Brown. 

Bobbi Brown January Picks Put Your Best Face Forward!

Yes yes yes I you don't know by motto then you'll never know it!

It's a crime not to prime.

Applying a primer prior to foundation/concealer etc helps to perfect and prime your skin, offering flawless application and longevity for your makeup.

This month, the start of a new year I'm encouraging you to put your best face forward with three of my top picks from Bobbi Brown.

Begin your journey to flawless skin with the Primer Plus Mattifier (£24.50)

Housed within a chic, matte-black tube you'll find a breathable, oil absorbing primer.

Refreshing and light in texture it's appreance is somewhat blurred and matte also.

It features a special powder technology to effortlessly reduce the appearance of excess oil, blemishes and  enlarged pores while hydrating Sodium Hyaluronate helps to balance the kids natural moisture levels.

It's the best of both worlds really!

Skin is left feeling silky smooth, even and-demi matte without looking unnaturally flat or feeling overly saturated, heavy or clogged.

Continue your journey to radiant skin with Intensive Skin Serum Foundation with SPF 35/40 (£50)

This luxurious looking bottle screams glamour and opulence with its blackness offset against the opulent gold details.

And luxurious this foundation truly is. 

This featherlight, silky fluid contains an Active Skin Energizing Complex which features something called Cordyceps and Artemia which  recharges your skin’s appearance while providing an instantly luminous, natural-looking finish. 

It is skincare/makeup hybrid with a bi-phase formula to instantly correct and even out your skin tone.

It is lowered with an Argireline® Peptide and UVA/UVB protection to defend your skin against environmental stressors as well as preventing  collagen damage to fight against the visible signs of aging.

Available in 18 shades, it's weightless texture re-energises and protects your skin against external aggressors.

Because I it's light texture, a little goes a long way. To use, simply shake the bottle to mix the contents efficient and press to dispense the desired amount into your hand or brush.

Easy to blend, you can use a brush, sponge or fingertips abs the results will be the same-flawless, even coverage.

Lightweight and soft, it offers a comfortable medium coverage effect. 

Finally we have the Instant Full Wear Foundation Concealer (24)

Available in 15 shades, this full coverage concealer quickly banishes stubborn dark circles, softens hollows and softens the appearance of fine lines, blemishes and scars.

Featuring a rich, creamy formula it contains a non drying formula  to balance moisture levels offering a comfortable, soft wear. 

Winner of The Makeup Transformerat the Vogue Beauty Awards 2018, it's not hard to see why.

Easy to apply via a soft, doe tipped wand it is water, sweat and humidity proof offering seriously long wear coverage.

Unlike many concealers, it doesn't  sit in your lines, crack or flake, making the appearance of imperfections worse, it simply offers a smooth highly pigmented solution to blemishes and tired eyes. 

So there you have it, naturally skin be yours with just three simple yet spectacular products from Bobbi Brown which are all available now.