Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense

 Perfect Intense is the brand new, golden fragrance from fragrance powerhouse Marc Jacobs.

Launching a year or so after the original ‘Perfect’, Perfect Intense is a bolder, richer interpretation of its predecessor.

 

Celebrating unapologetic self-expression and the power of being real, bold and #PerfectAsIAm, it has been created as a love letter to yourself, written in a decadent gold ink.

Voluptuous, sensual and intriguing, it is a deeper, richer scent that while being categorised as ‘floral’, features both gourmand and earthy tones making it a truly multi-dimensional fragrant experience.

 

The bottle is instantly recognisable thanks to its vibrant, kitsch cap which has undergone a radiant and elegant makeover to reflect the headier tones of the golden juice captured within.

Gone are the cute, pastel pink and blue hues on the cluster of lucky charms as they are replaced by a bewitching black bow, golden glass slipper and star and rich burgundy cherries which now take center stage.

The deep golden nectar is visible through the heavy glass vessel, tempting you to release its comforting, seductive notes into the world.

Reveal your true potential by removing the cap and unleashing this beautiful scent.

 

Perfect Intense opens with notes of bright, sweet Jasmin Sambac which mingles beautifully with a key element of the original ‘Perfect’, Daffodil Absolute to create a radiant, solar bouquet.

At its heart you’ll find earthy, soft roasted almonds which while surprising, adds an intriguing nutty depth before a dash of spicy pink pepper brightens and lifts the mood.

 

Perfect Intense ends with more familiar notes of creamy sandalwood, rich cashmeran and sesame oil which melt into one another, enveloping the scent in a heavy veil of grounded woodiness.

It really is a multi-faceted, textured scent every step of the way, from vivid light notes to deep, heady tones.

 

Crisp effortlessly mingles with smooth, light with dark, familiar with unexpected.

It is the type of fragrance that will draw people to you as they can’t help but ask ‘what are you wearing?’

Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense is available now and costs £85 for 50ml.

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer

 Creating a flawless base has never been easier thanks to Lancôme’s new Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer.

This fab new multi-tasking must have not only conceals imperfections that you’d prefer remain hidden, but it can also be used to correct, highlight and contour your complexion.

I know right, impressive.

Presented in a cuter-than-cute, compact, portable sized bottle for on-the-go touch ups, the formula has been enriched with pure colour mineral pigments and offers up to 24 hours of long-lasting hydration for comfortable wear.

Suitable for all skin types including sensitive, the concealer is available in an impressive number of shades, 20 to be precise.

 

Bridging the gap between skincare and cosmetics, it is enriched with waterlily, moringa extract, vegetal glycerin and rose to offer a comfortable, smooth and moisturising feel with a seamless, creaseless, matte finish.

Providing medium to full coverage, the concealer effortlessly disguises the appearance of dark circles, blemishes and pigmentation.

Despite its impressive coverage, the texture of the concealer is deceptively light.

Cool, creamy and feather-light, it glides across your skin like velvet, creating a second skin, filter-like effect.

Due to the sheer number of available shades, it’s not difficult to find an accurate match for your skin tone, plus should you wish to use this gem as a highlighter or for the purposes of contouring, you can shade up or down as desired. 

 

One particular detail worth noting is the thick to thin applicator wand and tip.

Silky soft and spongy, the wand features a pointed tip to allow for precision application, plus its wider body is perfect for applying the concealer to larger areas of skin.

As the concealer can be used both to target specific imperfections or all over as a foundation, the clever design of the applicator tip makes both jobs super easy.

 

The creamy formula is easy to blend and perfect for building on depending on how much coverage you require.

Because it feels so light on your skin, its easy to forget you’re wearing it and its matte formula creates an elegant, natural looking matte finish.

I find this product works particularly well on the dark circles under my eyes.

As you probably know, the skin beneath your eyes is thinner and more delicate than the skin on the rest of your face and consequently can often suffer with dryness, resulting in a cakey, creased, unnatural look once you’ve applied your base.

Not so here. Thanks to its nourishing properties, the fluid actually revives the eye area and leaves your skin feeling soft and comforted.

Lancôme’s new Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer is available now and costs £25.

thisworks Stress Check

 Help ease your stress and tension with the new Stress Check range of products from cult brand thisworks.

Stress Check is a brand new collection of targeted, vegan skincare and lifestyle products to help tackle the effects of stress on your body, skin and mind.

It’s been an extremely hard past 18 months for pretty much everyone around the globe, but there are products out there that can help calm a racing mind and ease stressed out skin and tension from the body.

 

 

One such product is the new this works Stress Check CBD Body Cocoon.

Essentially a lightweight body moisturiser, this 98% natural lotion contains 100% natural stress-relieving essential oils.

It features a superblend of Bio Boosting botanical oils to help maintain your skin's natural moisture barrier, shea butter to deeply nourish and antioxidant rich crambe seed oil to repair the environmental damages that can cause ageing in the skin.

Infused with the calm, relaxing fragrance of Lavender, Ylang Ylang and Neroli essential oils it also contains hemp derived pure CBD Isolate (490mg per bottle) to bolster your skins resilience and offer long-lasting hydration.

Used daily post bathing, skin will be left feeling soft and comfortable while the deeply soothing scent helps to quiet a busy mind and relieve anxiety. 

 

In need of something you can take out of the house with you for on-the-go moments of relief?

Look no further than their Stress Check Breathe Out (£18.99)

This sleek, compact tube contains a luxuriously, rich oil with a blend of Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Neroli essential oils to help create a sense of calm in moments of stress while Coconut Oil nourishes the skin leaving it feeling soft and pampered.

This serene blend has been developed with fMRI brain imaging technology which shows its ability to help calm the mind and counter the effects of daily stress triggers.

To use simply roll the cool rollerball over your skin to release the oil, deeply inhale its calming scent and slowly exhale five times while consciously focusing on your breathing.

Another brilliant product for on-the-go relief is their Stress Check Hair Shield (£13.00)

 

 

This purifying hair mist has been created with 70% alcohol, Vitamin B2 and essential oils of Ylang Ylang, Neroli and Patchouli, to keep your hair safe to touch and promote healthier hair growth.

 We all know the importance of sanitising our hands (particularly over the last 18 months) but have you ever thought about the bacteria that could be transferred from your hair onto your hands?

 

 

 

This unique little spritz kills bacteria and viruses on contact and continues to work for up to 10 minutes after applying.

 Containing nourishing oils of Tamanu and Monogongo, hair is left feeling soft and hydrated while antioxidant rich Vitamin E and B2 help to repair damage caused from both UV rays and heat.

The soothing notes from the essential oils linger on your locks, gently releasing their relaxing, calming notes as your hair moves throughout the day.

 

 

Perfect for use while out and about, keep it in your handbag and use whenever you feel the need for a moment of calm and relax safe in the knowledge that as well as feeling calmer, you are killing potential virus-causing bacteria from transferring from your hair, to your hands.

There are a great many ways that one can help themselves with the effects of stress but for me I love and trust thiswork’s range of products.

 

 

I’ve been lovingly using their deep sleep range for years now and am thrilled at this helpful, soothing addition to their ever-expanding collection of products.

thisworks range of Stress Check products are available now.

Messiah and Eve

 When it comes to beauty there is such a heavy emphasis on skincare, though the majority of that is about the skin on your face.

Messiah and Eve are here to say that good skin days don’t just belong to your face.

A forward thinking, modern, luxe brand, Messiah and Eve are not just another body care brand.

Driven by her dissatisfaction at aesthetically pleasing products that lacked the ingredients that prioritised skin health or fragrances which were unique and lasted, founder Sarah Sklavenitis decided to create a collection of products which would elevate your daily body care essentials with ingredients for nourished, healthier skin and bespoke fine fragrance blends.

Blending a collection of premium skincare ingredients normally reserved for the face, such as niacinamide, probiotics, squalane and AHA’s, Messiah and Eve help your skin to look and feel healthier, all over your body.

 

Each product contains a sophisticated mix of bespoke blended French fine fragrances which are designed to linger on your skin like an invisible veil of decadence, plus their products are vegan, cruelty free and use recycled and recyclable packaging.

Sarah says; “I always sought a relatively affordable but luxury and aesthetically pleasing body and bathroom collection that met my on expectations of performance and design, caring about both our skin and about our planet in equal measure”, and that’s exactly what she’s done.

I had the pleasure of getting acquainted with one of her beautiful items, the Body Cleanser.01.

Presented in a chic, minimalistic black bottle with white and navy hues, it looks expensive and sophisticated.

There’s no fancy decoration, label or quirky packaging design, it is an elegant, fuss free design what looks ever so grown up.

This replenishing and hydrating daily cleanser is designed to replenish, restore, smooth and hydrate your skin.

Boasting a plethora of skin-loving ingredients which I’m more used to seeing in skincare products for your face, it offers a gentle but effective body cleanse that protects against post-shower dryness.

 

Enriched with Vitamin B5 to protect, moisturise, smooth and soothe, antioxidant rich Marula Oil helps repair damaged skin while hydrating with essential fatty acids and Glycerin with Pentavitin provides instant, long lasting nourishment.

Released via a pump dispenser, the cleanser is lightweight and silky in texture. When added to a sponge and warm water it froths beautifully, creating a plethora of soft, comforting bubbles to gently cleanse your skin.

And the scent. Oh my god the scent.

‘Beyond Here’ as it is has been named is the most exquisite, refreshing, delicate fragrance.

 

 

Boasting notes of radiant jasmine, heady bergamot, spicy black pepper, rich leather and wood, it is a truly sumptuous unisex scent.

Expertly blended, it possesses a timeless sophistication which will stay with you long after you’ve got out of the shower.

Tender, decadent and timeless are the words I would use to describe this brand and product and I can’t wait to explore the rest of their gorgeous collection.

Messiah and Eve’s Body Cleanser .01 is available to buy online now and costs £21.

Pixi Remedy Masks

 Treat your skin this autumn to a truly indulgent mask with this trio of beauties from Pixi.

Available across three of the brand’s iconic collections, there’s the Rose Remedy Mask, Vitamin-C Remedy Mask and the Milky Remedy Mask.

 

Whatever your skincare requirement, there’s a mask for you.

These jumbo 300ml tubs of decadent, vegan, soothing jellies have been created for use either of a morning or night and have been packed with a host of nutrients and botanicals to instantly nourish and refresh your skin.

Up first is the Rose Remedy Mask.

Created to help refresh and deeply hydrate your skin, the jelly sits within a statuesque tub complete with its own Pixi green spoon for mess-free distribution and application.

 

Silky, cool and gel-esq in texture, the refreshing jelly has been formulated with a blend of Rosehip oil to deeply moisturise and restore radiance to dry, tired looking skin.

Argan Oil deeply replenishes and smooths your complexion while turmeric offers potent antioxidant protection.

Cica, rich in anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties helps to heal and soothe troubled skin, leaving your complexion feeling calm, comforted and looking beautiful.

Looking to brighten and rejuvenate a dull complexion by injecting some much-needed radiance, then  the Vitamin-C Remedy Mask is the one for you.

 

Packed full of a host of skin-transformative ingredients, you’re literally just 10 minutes away from a healthier looking complexion.

Enriched with citrus elements to visibly brighten and tone your skin, it also contains antioxidant rich green tea and ferulic acid along with revitalizing ginseng to put a real zing back into your skin.

 

Craving some much needed comfort for troublesome skin then head over to the decadent Milky Remedy Mask.

This luxuriously soothing jelly mask is perfect for restoring calm to sore, dry skin.

Nourishing coconut deeply conditions parched skin while oat extract expertly soothes and hydrates.

 

Chamomile extract calms irritation while sea buckthorn hydrates and works to reduce redness.

Perfect for a skin pick-me-up first thing in the morning or of an evening, simply apply a nice thick layer to freshly cleansed skin avoiding the eye area.

Sit back and chill out for 10 minutes before rinsing off or removing gently with a tissue.

Each mask has its own soft, subtle unique scent with the Rose one smelling, unsurprisingly like soft roses, Vitamin-C having sweet citrus notes and Milky Remedy possessing a comforting soft warmth.

Your skin is left feeling wonderfully soft, revived and awakened with each and every mask, plus you can even mix and match masks to target various areas of concern on your face.

Pixi’s trio of Remedy Masks are available now and cost £20 each.