Temple Spa Life Defence SPF 30 Protecting Moisturiser

Looking after and protecting your skin this summer has never been easier thanks to Temple Spa.

Say hello to their fabulous new Life Defence SPF 30 Protecting Moisturiser (£38).

This wonderfully lightweight daily moisturiser contains a broad spectrum SPF 30 and blue light protection to help protect against a huge host of aggressors including the environment, sun, wind, pollution, air-conditioning, heating and even digital screens.

Containing a potent antioxidant complex of rocket, ginseng root, vitamin E and hyaluronic acid these ingredients create an invisible barrier against the sun and skin damaging free radicals ensuring your skin is safeguarded and feeling soft, healthy and radiant all day every day.

Suitable for even sensitive skin like mine, this gentle yet hard working moisturiser has been designed to be applied to freshly cleansed skin or over your regular daily moisture and can be reapplied throughout the day (providing you’re not wearing make up!) during long periods of exposure to the elements or every 2 hours if exposed the sun.

While marketed as a moisturiser I’d be inclined to describe its texture as closer to a skin milk thanks to its feather-light texture. Silky, soft, light and immediately absorbed it possesses a summer suncream scent which makes you think of warm summer days at the beach.

Unlike suncream however, there is no hint of greasiness or any residual ‘whiteness’ after application. 

It simply sinks into your skin leaving it feeling soft, pampered and nourished. I've actually ditched my traditional sun cream in favour for this moisturiser when it comes to protecting the skin on my face from the sun as unlike my sun cream it doesnt cause blocked pores and then subsequantly, pimples!

In fact, once applied you could pretty much forget that its there, working hard to protect your skin (apart from the occasional waft of its summery suncream aroma) but make no mistake that the blend of ingredients within this moisturiser are working super hard!

Vitamin E helps to soften skin and replenish dehydrated skin, protect cells from UV damage and environmental pollutants that cause signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles. In fact, it helps treat wrinkles by supporting the growth of new healthy skin cells and speeding up cell regeneration.

It also boosts collagen production to keep skin elastic which also helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles as well as helping to keep your skin firm and taut.

Sodium hylaluronate helps to attract and retain moisture while Glyceryl Stearate forms a barrier on the skins surface slowing down the loss of water and helping to give skin a softer and smoother surface.

Rocket Extract which is rich in isothiocyanates (anti-oxidant free radical scavengers that help to counter and neutralise the effects of skin damaging free radicals) helps to soothe, reduce redness and possesses both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities while Organic Ginseng Root Extract is clinically proven to protect against digital pollution.

I didn’t even realise I  could be damaging my skin by being on my phone or working on my laptop but apparently so as your skin is exposed to blue, red and green light, whose rays can cause additional environmental stress to the mitochondria cells in our skin which play a role in maintaining healthy skin cells.

Scary stuff!

Thankfully, due to Life Defence I need not worry quite so much as I know that my skin is being well looked after and while it’s a great product to use during sunny summer months it is equally as useful and important all year round.

Temple Spa’s new Life Defence SPF 30 Protecting Moisturiser is available now and costs £38.

Too Faced Damn Girl! Mascara

Damn Girl! Is the lush new mascara on the block from Too Faced.

Housed within a fabulously girly, metallic pink multi-faceted wand this ultra thick formula boasts full on volume, intense black lashes, long wearing results and long lasting curl.

I know that you should never judge a product by its packaging but I love this super modern, futuristic packaging which suggests that the product within is just as high tech and revolutionary!

I find when it comes to mascara that the applicator brush is almost as equally important as the formula of the mascara itself.

Indeed in the case of Damn Girl! The brush is awesome!

It features a dual-fiber “Infinity Brush” which was engineered to hug, lift, and curl each lash.

The short bristles load the formula while the long bristles comb through to dispense the product evenly along your lashes.

It is a delightfully soft brush that is easy to manipulate and allows you apply product to each and every lash with ease.

The mascara itself features a creamy mousse formula which has been developed with a special blend of whipped melting waxes (waxes injected with air) that when layered together forms one long, weightless super lash while delivering extreme volume.

Innovative polymers within the super black formula keep your lashes flexible while simultaneously lifting, lengthening, and locking in 24 hours of smudge-and flake-resistant curl.

I love this mascara. Easy to apply and wonderfully buildable I was left with super voluptuous, thick lashes after just one application.

Every lash was chubbier and more defined and after wearing this on one of the hottest days of the year I can report that there was indeed no flaking or smudging.

My only one gripe is that while the volume was out of this world, i did find that I had to work and wriggle the wand quite hard to create a super long lash.

That said, the sheer volume and definition it created with such ease far outweighs that complaint and its longevity was really impressive, despite the heat!

You can try Too Faced’s Damn Girl! 24 Hour Mascara now from TooFaced.com where it costs £22.

Decleor Lift & Firm Collection on QVC

Decleor fans, get Sunday 11^th August in your diaries now because they have got a STONKINGLY good offer coming to QVC on a fabulous collection!

Meet the Decleor Lift and Firm collection, a five piece set of hero products designed to pamper, protect, revive and relax.

This gorgeous collection features a selection of products from the Lavender Fine range. You may unfamiliar with the name but it is actually their Prolagene Lift range, renamed.

Including their new Bath & Shower Gel in a super-sized formula, it also features a hydrating Night Balm, soothing Light Day Cream, iconic, supersize Prolagene Gel and smoothing Plum Eye Cream.

It has literally everything you need to pamper and perfect your skin, throughout the day and night.

The collection has been created to provide intensive firming power for an immediate and noticeable lift for mature or dehydrated skin in need of some serious TLC.

Containing a L-Proline Complex and unique blend of Essential Oils, the range reactivates and strengthens the production of collagen to help improve the elasticity and tone of the skin.

It does all this to the backdrop of a soft, romantic and aromatic lavender fragrance which calms and soothes a tired mind.

Begin your Decleor experience by sinking into a deeply relaxing bath or refreshing shower with the Supersize Lavender Fine Bath and Shower Gel.

Infused with lavender essential oil, coconut extract and salicylic acid the 98% natural, gentle SLS-free and aloe vera based formula delicately cleanses your skin to soothe a tired mind and aching limbs leaving you feeling wonderfully relaxed and refreshed. Its even gentle enough to be used on sensitive skin which gets a huge thumbs up from me and my eczema prone skin!

Step out of the bath or shower and indulge in the brilliantly massive Iconic Supersize Prolagene Energising Gel.

This cool, soothing gel has a visibly firming effect on your skin. Acting on the whole of the skin's structure it helps speed up cell renewal to improve the look of stretch marks and scarring in addition to loose skin.

Containing an amino acid called Proline L. (similar to plant collagen) it help re-build the skin's supporting fibres while Osmanthus Absolute works to heal and tone.

Used twice daily, you’ll soon be the proud owner of firmer, smoother and more toned feeling and looking skin.

Once you’ve pampered your body its time to move onto your face.

Treat your skin with Decleor’s Lavender Fine Light Day Cream. This decadent, anti-ageing day cream was previously known as Prolagene Lift before its face lift.

Enriched with Iris Essential Oil and Iris Pallida, this cream fights against the effects of ageing while preserving your skin’s integrity.

Its 100% natural origin fragrance has been formulated with Real Lavender Essential Oil and Lavandula Angustifolia to calm and relax while the cream works to rebuild and improve firmness and elasticity.

Rich yet lightweight it is a gorgeous day cream that leaves your skin feeling instantly hydrated, plump and pampered.

Come night time, it’s time to check out the sublime Lavender Night Balm. This firming night treatment helps you to unwind and relax before slumber while working tom prevent pillow marks.

It contains an aromatic blend of Iris to tone, Geranium to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, Camomile to calm, Lavender to relax and soothe and Hazelnut to prevent dehydration.

Meanwhile, wheat germ oil helps to reduce skin lipid deterioration while providing an anti-free radical effect and Borage helps reduce water loss from the skin.

To experience the full benefits of the balm take a tiny amount and rub it between the palms of your hands. Take a few deep breaths with your eyes closed and enjoy the beautiful aroma soothe your mind.

Slowly rub your hands on your face and neck, allowing the balm to fully sink in to your skin, avoiding the eye area.

It is simply sublime!

Last but by no means least is the Lavender Fine Plum Eye Cream.

This fragrance free cream contains protecting White Willow Extract and vegetal tensors to fight against the effects of time while preserving the integrity of the delicate skin around your eyes.

The lightweight formula glides across the skin, leaving tired eyes feeling revived and parched skin feeling quenched and nourished. Over time it works to lift and smooth wrinkles as well as helping reduce dark circles.

I’m sure you’ll agree it is an impressive collection but you’ve yet to discover its most impressive element. The price.

If you were to buy these five items individually direct from Decleor, you’d be paying around £260.

HOWEVER, QVC are offering this set for an astounding £69.96, making you a saving of over £185!!!

How insane is that!!

Want it? Well of course you do! The good news is that the pre-sale is on NOW, simply click HERE to ensure you don’t miss out, otherwise tune into QVC on Sunday 11th August at midnight, 11am, 2pm,  4pm, 7pm and 9pm to shop the offer!