Temple Spa Most Revealing Glowing Skin Oxygen Peel

 Discover the secret to skin that glows with health thanks to Temple Spa’s new Most Revealing Glowing Skin Oxygen Peel.

Housed within a vibrant orange, air tight bottle you’ll find an exciting and unusual targeted treatment to exfoliate, re-surface, correct uneven skintone, brighten and deeply purify.

Phew, that’s some list of benefits, but how does it do this?

 

The secret to this masks potency lies in its key hero ingredients, primarily Vitamin C, Glycolic Acid and Sodium Hylauronate.

Antioxidant rich Vitamin C possesses both anti-acne and brightening properties, reducing redness, brightening dark spots and hyper-pigmentation plus stimulating the production of collagen which helps support firmness, tone and strength within the skin.

 

Meanwhile, a cocktail of glycolic, malic, lactic, citric and hydroxyl acids gently yet effectively exfoliate dead skin cells, resulting in a smoother, healthier looking complexion.

The acids remove the outer layer of dead skin cells, sebum, dirt, sweat, oil, the lot and restores the pH level of your skin while boosting collagen production and cell renewal.

By ridding the skin of dead cells it instantly brightens and rejuvenates a dull, tired looking complexion while simultaneously creating a perfect canvas for your skin to efficiently drink in and absorb the goodness from your skincare.

 

Plus, glycolic acid helps to plump and moisturise your skin thanks to its water-binding abilities, meaning skin is left feeling plump and nourished and as a consequence, the appearance of fine lines diminishes.

Another key ingredient is sodium hylauronate.

Known for its hydrating properties, Sodium hyaluronate is the salt of hyaluronic acid.

 

It has a smaller molecular size than hyaluronic acid which means it is able to more easily penetrate your skin, imparting long-lasting hydration to deeper levels of your skin.

 

By offering superior moisture, this hero element helps to preserve elasticity and tone your skin.

It softens and smoothes, improving the overall texture and appearance of your skin while reducing the appearing of wrinkles.

 

Meanwhile, botanical extracts of apple, kiwi and chamomile soothe your skin, vitamins A & E offer nourishment and Mediterranean oils of sweet orange and bergamot work together to reveal brighter, more radiant looking skin.

Designed to be used once or twice a week as an intensive treatment, rather like a facial-from-home, the mask begins life with a soft, orange, gel-esq texture before undergoing an impressive transformation.

Apply around two pumps to damp skin and gently massage into your skin.

 

Then, simply sit back and enjoy as your mask transforms into a mass of fizzing bubbles!

State-of-the-art, this oxygenating bubble peel gets to work right away, resurfacing and perfecting your complexion.

Suitable for sensitive skin, it causes no irritation or discomfort, and I must admit I really enjoyed the process of watching the gel turn into an abundance of soft, frothy bubbles!

 

Once the bubbles have subsided, simply remove with a warm water and enjoy the fruits of the masks labour!

Your skin instantly feels softer, smoother, firm and yes, even brighter.

I will always opt for a chemical peel in the form of acids over harsh, abrasive exfoliators with grains which can damage your skin and to be quite honest, this mask does a brilliant job.

Temple Spa’s Most Revealing Glowing Skin Oxygen Peel is available now and costs £40.

Facetheory Glycolacsal Solution T4

Step up your toning regime with Facetheory's Glycolacsal Solution T4 (£14.99)

This alcohol free toner had been formulated with a potent triple action acid blend to gently yet effectively exfoliate and purify your skin without stripping it of essential oils or causing dryness and tightness.

This new launch is their first ever exfoliator to contain an impressive 8.5% glycolic acid alongside 1% salycilic and 0.5% lactic acid.

This impressive combination clarifies, brightens and evens out your complexion.

The trifecta of acids expedited cell turnover, revealing fresh, healthier skin while minimising the appearance of fine lines and pores.  

Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid which dissolves the bonds between dead skin cells to encourage shedding so new cells can generate, revealing a clearer, brighter, smoother complexion.

Lactic acid is another alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates pores and encourages cell renewal to soften the appearance of fine lines and fade discolouration such as hyperpigmentation and age spots.

Salicylic acid on the other hand is a beta hydroxy acid, which means that it is oil soluble and can penetrate deeper into the pores to dissolve surface oils and other impurities that would otherwise cause blockages that can lead to breakouts.

It gently cleans pores and refined them creating the appearance of a smoother complexion.

Apply to a cotton pad post cleansing and sweep liberally across your skin before allowing to dry.

Then follow with your chosen serum and moisturiser for the ultimate healthy glow.

The alcohol-free toner is formulated with a triple-acid blend that gently exfoliates and purifies without stripping or drying. Brightens skin, refines pores, and evens complexion.

Made in the UK it is free from parabens, silicones, PEGs, SLS, SLES, and mineral oils and is both vegan and cruelty free.

It is truly a brand I could shout from the roof tops about as it has transformed my sensitive, problematic skin in a matter of weeks.

If your current skincare is no longer working for you, I implore you to explore mew possibilities and unleash the power of beautiful, radiant skin that glows with health.

What have you got to lose?

Head to Facetheory & save 20% off your purchases today with the code BBFAB1.

Pixi On-The-Glow Multi-Use Moisture Stick

 Keep your summer glow for longer this year with Pixi On-The-Glow Multi-Use Moisture Stick (£18).

This fabulous multipurpose hero allows for travel-friendly skin hydration, whenever and wherever needed.

 

 

Formulated with an antioxidant Vitamin D2 complex and Ginseng to moisturise and balance, it is also infused with Glycolic Acid.

Glycolic Acid is the key ingredient in Pixi’s GLOW collection of products and is as far as I’m concerned, one of my skins favourite ingredients. 

 

 

It works as a gentle yet super effective exfoliator and moisturiser to help revitalise and renew your skins texture while reducing the appearance of discolouration and dullness.

This solid stick of skincare gold can be used on your face, lips, body and even your hair to help impart a healthy, dewy glow while its sleek, compact forms means its perfect for carrying with you throughout the day.

 

 

Suitable for all skin types (including sensitive like mine), paraben free and not tested on animals it is the perfect companion for the forthcoming autumn and winter months where your skin can take a real bashing.

That said, I thoroughly enjoyed using this over the summer months when my skin felt parched!

 

 

Its so simple to use. Simply twist the base to move the moisturing stick upwards, then simply glide across your skin wherever and whenever needed.

Gently pat any excess moisturiser into your skin with your fingertip et voila, your skin’s thirst has been instantly quenched and you can continue your day safe in the knowledge that the potent skincare qualities of the balm will be protecting and perfecting your skin while it goes.

 

 

I love using this to highlight and soften areas of my body with an ethereal glow.  For example, apply down the length of your shin bones for legs that dazzle or dab lightly on your cheekbones to effortlessly create the illusion of skin that glows from within.

Pixi’s On-The-GlowMulti-Use Moisture Stick is available now and costs £18.

REN Face Favourites Gift Set

Looking to start the new year with a complexion that glows with radiance then you need to get this set on your Christmas wish list.

The Face Favourites Gift set from REN features a trio of their bestselling skincare products housed within the cutest, vibrant sea-inspired gift box.

Why a sea print though, that’s not very festive you may think.

Well, this festive season REN are spreading a little clean skincare. Designed in collaboration with Silken Favours, their gift sets feature a host of sea inspired illustrations to represent their partnership with Plastic Patrol, a charity that helps to remove plastic from our oceans.

£1 for each set will be donated to this worthy cause and each gift set is housed within 100% recyclable boxes, printed with vegetable inks.

I just cant get enough of brands like REN who are giving back this Christmas to such important, life changing causes. 

Nice one REN.

 

Their Face Favourites Gift Set features a trio of skincare products with their bestselling facial formulas for glowing, hydrated and youthful looking skin.

Inside you’ll find a full sized Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream, a travel-size Glycol Lactic Mask and a Keep Young and Beautiful Instant Firming Beauty Shot.

Formulated for sensitive skin, the comforting day cream has been formulated to help combat skin discomfort that can lead to premature ageing.

Enriched with Omega 3 to help nourish and soothe, Omega 7 to soften the skin and Camellia oil to replenish the skin, the gentle, lightweight formula instantly nourishes your skin without creating any irritation.

Skin feels soft, comfortable and hydrated without being clogged or weighed down.

This works wonderfully on my oily/combination skin that is prone to sensitivity flare ups!

Next, supercharge your anti-ageing regime with the Keep Young and Beautiful Instant Firming Beauty Shot.

This anti-ageing, silky gel-serum instantly firms your skin, providing a lifting effect.

Suitable for all skin types, the gel features a blend of hyaluronans I and II to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while Red Algae Extract binds with the hyaluronan complex to enhance the lifting effect.

Designed to be used before your moisturiser, massage a small amount of the light-weight gel-serum into your skin after cleansing.

The results are skin that feels instantly firmed, hydrated, toned and plump.

Last but by no means least is the Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask.

This brightening, exfoliating mask contains one of my skincare hero ingredients; Glycolic Acid.

Glycolic acid from pineapple extract helps to gently exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin cells for a more radiant, healthy looking complexion.

Lactic Acid and passionfruit works to smooth and refine the skins texture while papain from papaya helps to rejuvenate the overall appearance and texture of your skin.

Apply a generous amount of this potent mask to dry, cleansed skin and leave for 10 minutes.

A little tingling sensation is normal however its worth noting that as with all AHA products this mask may make your skin more sun-sensitive (not that that’s a huge issue during British Wintertime!) so make sure you’re wearing an appropriate SPF.

Rinse with lukewarm water or with a face cloth and reveal brighter, fresher looking skin.

This collection is a brilliant combination of hard working skincare products that will leave your skin glowing way into 2020!

REN’s Face Favourites Gift Set is available now and costs £35.

REN Ready Stead Glow Daily AHA Tonic

The sunny bottle of sunshine is the new Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic from REN.

A gentle yet effective skin resurfacing toner, it has been created to help exfoliate and brighten you complexion leaving you with skin that glows.

Suitable for daily use this tonic helps to support your skin to reach its optimum PH levels to trigger its natural exfoliation process, resulting in cell renewal and resurfacing of dull, dead skin cells.

How it works is very clever really.

The tonic gently stimulates your skin to naturally exfoliate while Lactic Acid dissolves the bonds holding dull, dead skin cells on the surface. This promotes cell renewal and results in plumper, firmer more tones skin.

Willow Bark Extract and Salicin help to minimise visible pores and refines your skins texture by exfoliating inside the pore itself to reduce sebum secretion which can in turn help reduce breakouts and imperfections.

Meanwhile, Azelaic Acid Precursor, Wheat, Rye and Barley work to brighten your complexion by improving both your skins hydration levels and elasticity, resulting in a complexion that is so healthy it glows. 

Sounds impressive doesn’t it, but how does it fare?

I was a bit nervous about switching from my regular toner to this as my current toner is SO good and contains glycolic acid which really I personally feel really helps control and brighten my skin.

However, I’m open to trying new products and other acids so I gave it a go.

Firstly can I say that I love the bottle design and the way in which the product is dispensed.

It is both mess- free and helps prevent product wastage with its special pump dispenser. To use, simply press down firmly on the pump with a cotton wool pad until it is saturated.  

Immediately you’ll be met with the refreshing and sweet aroma of ripe oranges which is a gorgeous scent for a toner!

Refreshing and zesty it is treat for your senses before you’ve even treated your face!

Swipe the cotton pad onto your clean face and neck avoiding the eye area and allow to dry before continuing with your skincare regime.

I have super sensitive skin and I can confirm that this tonic caused absolutely no reaction to my skin whatsoever. It is extremely gentle, non-drying and doesn’t leave your face feeling sore, tight or screaming out for moisture.

Designed to be used twice daily, it is a really lovely product works equally as well as my current beloved toner.

My skin feels clean, looks refreshed and dewey and since switching toners I have still managed to avoid any breakouts, so it’s definitely doing its job well!

If you don’t get on with glycolic acid or fancy giving another gentle acid a try then I highly recommend giving this tonic a try.

REN’s Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic is available now and costs £25 for 250ml.