December Empties 2020

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The final empties post of 2020! This year has been interesting to say the least. Here's to a better 2021!

Skincity Shower Power Peel (PR, available HERE for £13) -  You can read my full review of this HERE but to recap - this is a fantastic mix of physical and acid exfoliation. The physical scrub is very fine and gentle. It leaves skin super smooth and soft. Great value for money too.

Marks out of 10: 9/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? Yes.

Antipodes Baptise H2O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel (PR, available from Feel Unique, Look Fantastic and All Beauty for £29.99) - This is an absolutely gorgeous moisturiser! It's a gel texture - it reminds me of Clinique Moisture Surge but without the silicone feel. It's super lightweight and hydrating. Plus is smells of rose / Turkish delight! Gorgeous.

Marks out of 10: 10/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? Definitely at some point!

A. Florence Skincare Hydrating Milky Toner (bought myself, available HERE for £27) - Such a fantastic toner! It's a thicker than water, milky consistency that feels silky to apply. I pat it in using my hands. It's full of nourishing and hydrating ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

Marks out of 10: 9/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? Yes.

Purito Centella Green Level Unscented Sun SPF 50 / 19... (bought myself, currently unavailable) - There was uproar in the beauty community recently when this SPF was re-tested in a lab and it's SPF rating was 19 not 50 as stated. Now to say this caused ructions would be an understatement as this is a hugely popular SPF. Luckily for me, I wasn't too keen in it! I found it to be a bit heavy for my taste. It's been removed from sale until Purito can sort it all out. It looks like it's the lab that gave them the formula may have been the ones who classified it wrongly (from what I've read). 

Marks out of 10 if it was actually 50: 6/10

Do I recommend it? No

Will I repurchase? No.

Image Clear Cell Clarifying Mask (PR, available from All Beauty for £32 & Face The Future for £42) - Unfortunately I didn't get on with this mask at all. It made my skin go bright red and hot as soon as I applied it. I had to wash it off. I think it could be that this has quite a strong menthol scent to it and that my skin will be more easily sensitised as I'm using prescription retinol. It'll get passed on to a friend to use instead.

I can't mark it out of 10 as my reaction to it will purely be personal not an issue with the mask.

Will I repurchase? No.

Jan Marini Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF 30 (PR, available as part of a set from Face The Future for £131.99) - Another one that I didn't get on with. This has the same scent as their Vitamin C serum that I mentioned last month. It's a fresh pleasant scent but unfortunately it gives me a migraine. I tried it a couple of times to be certain. The SPF itself has a beautiful texture. It's lightweight and nourishing. It absorbs quickly and easily and isn't greasy and doesn't leave a white cast. It did however make my eyes water. 

Marks out of 10: 5/10

Do I recommend it? If you're not scent sensitive or don't get watery eyes from SPF, it's worth a try!

Will I repurchase it? No.

Function of Beauty Shampoo & Conditioner (bought myself, available HERE from £29) - You can read my review if these HERE but to recap - I've been using these for a couple of years now. I have them set up on subscription. They're a bespoke haircare service (my blog review has all the info). They're brilliant.

Marks out of 10: 10/10

Do I recommend them: Yes

 Will I repurchase? Already have.

Function of Beauty Leave-In Conditioner (bought myself, available HERE for £19) - You can read my full review of this HERE but to recap - this is a brilliant leave-in conditioner. It's very lightweight and definitely gives hair extra nourishment. I had long hair when I bought this and used it every time I washed my hair. Now my hair is short, I don't really need it. I was using it up but it's well passed it's best. 

Marks out of 10: 9/10

Do I recommend it: Yes

Will I repurchase? If I grow my hair again, definitely!

Function of Beauty Hair Mask (bought myself, available HERE for £19) - Again this is past it's best and hasn't been used as much since I cut my hair short. It's a fantastic thick, rich mask that worked brilliantly to leave hair super soft.

Marks out of 10: 8/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? If I grow my hair, yes.

Drunk Elephant Kamili Cream Body Cleanser (bought myself, available from Space NK & Cult Beauty for £17) - This is a creamy gel cleanser that has a subtle marzipan scent. The scent doesn't linger though. It lathers nicely and leaves skin soft.

Marks out of 10: 6/10

Do I recommend it? If you support DE yes.

Will I repurchase? No, I no longer support the brand (google Drunk Elephant drama, you'll see why!).

Bioglan Beauty Collagen Gummies (bought myself, available HERE for £18.99) - I've been taking these for a year or two now. They're my go-to collagen supplement that I have set up on subscription to deliver monthly. You save some money this way too! They make a huge difference to the strength of my nails.

Marks out of 10: 10/10

Do I recommend them? Yes

Will I repurchase? Already have.

Beauty Pie Perfect Daily Multivitamin Supplements (bought myself, available HERE for £11.37 for Beauty Pie members) - If you're not sure how Beauty Pie membership works - read my blog post HERE. I thought I'd give these a try as they were new out. I didn't notice a difference whilst taking them but it's sometimes hard to measure these things!

Marks out of 10: ? who knows! LOL

Do I recommend them? They're always worth a try.

Will I repurchase them? No.

Omorovicza Queen of Hungary mist (bought myself, available from Space NK, Cult Beauty, Feel Unique, Look Fantastic, Face the Future for £22 for this travel size or full size for £59 or All Beauty for £34.95) - This is such a beautiful mist. It has the finest mist spray to it and it's scent it incredible! It's a mix of neroli, rose and orange blossom. Heavenly.

Marks out of 10: 8/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? Yes at some point.

Dermatica Prescription serum (PR, available HERE for £19.99 a month) - This is month two finished of my prescription which contains 0.025 Tretinoin, 4% Azelaic Acid and 4% Niacinamide. I noticed that it got a bit gritty towards the end of the tube. My prescription was originally meant to contain 10% Azelaic Acid but Dermatica had been having issues with it being gritty so changed it to 4%. Apparently it's a common issue with Azelaic Acid at higher strengths and that they were looking to fix it but had dropped it down to 4% in the meantime. I've not found it an issue as it was right at the end of my tube but it's something I'll keep an eye out for with my next one. So far, although I've found this serum to be effective, it's not given results any better than my usual Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10. I've barely been using acids whilst I've been on this prescription as it would be too much for my skin, whereas with the Medik8 one I can. I'll see how I get on with month 3 and update you after that!

Marks out of 10: 8/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? My 3rd month has arrived, we'll see after that!

Boho Cosmetics For Heavens Cake Whipped Body Wash (bought myself, available HERE for £6.95) - OMG this really is heavenly! It's a beautiful, whipped creamy body wash that's so gentle to skin. The scent it incredible - it really does smell like cake. The fragrance lingers wonderfully too - although if you've got a sweet tooth like me, I'll warn you - it can make you hungry! 

Marks out of 10: 10/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? Most definitely!

And that's it for this year! Thanks for reading. 

Favourite Products of 2020

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 I hope you're sitting comfortably because this is a long one! I've used so many amazing products this year that it would probably take me until 2022 to pick one from each different beauty category. So, I'm just going to go through my stand out products of the year. Let's start with skincare...

Deviant Skincare Cleansing Concentrate (available HERE for £31-69) - This is an absolutely decadent cleansing balm. It ticks all the boxes for me - it's a beautiful texture, it destroys makeup and SPF with ease and is smells incredible (no added fragrance - it's a natural nutty type scent from the ingredients). I've gone through 3 jars of this now, I started with the 50ml, then 100ml, now I'm up to the giant 200ml! It's that good. You can read my original review HERE. This featured in last years faves too! 

Syrene Aquagel Oil to Foam Cleanser (available HERE for £46) - Another cleanser that is an absolute joy to use! A gorgeous thick oil / gel hybrid that has an incredible fresh / floral scent. This can be used as a first cleanse but I prefer it as a second as I like to savour applying it! I bought a second bottle before I'd even got halfway though my first, I love it that much. My full review can be found HERE. 

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10 (available from Space NK, Cult Beauty, Face The Future for £79 or Skin City for £73) - This has taken my top spot for a Vitamin A serum (although I'm using Dermatica at the moment, I've not been using it long enough to form a proper opinion). This contains Retinal which is a supercharged form of Retinol but with less side effects. It's available in 4 strengths - 10 being the strongest. I can use this daily without irritation. It leaves my skin soft and smooth. It also helps keep my acne under control. Amazing stuff. 

Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense serum (available from Space NK, Cult Beauty, Feel Unique, Face The Future for £55 and Skin City for £51) - The best hydrating serum, without a doubt! This was my favourite last year too. An incredible hyaluronic acid serum that also contains natural moisturising factors for added hydration. A beautiful texture - it absorbs easily and isn't sticky at all. I've gone through numerous bottles now. You can read my original review HERE. 

Evy Technology Daily Defence Face Mousse SPF 50 (available from Space NK and Evy.uk for £27 - you can save 15% at Evy.uk using my affiliate code TORIA15) - Evy's SPF 30 has been my holy grail SPF for a couple of years now so I jumped for joy when they brought out a SPF 50 version! It's just as fantastic as it's sister, just with a higher level of protection. It's incredibly lightweight with it being a mousse. There's no greasiness, no stickiness, no white cast, no scent, it doesn't sting my eyes either. It's hydrating and doesn't pill or roll, making it perfect to wear under makeup. Seriously the best. 

Allies of Skin Peptides and Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment (available from Space NK, Cult Beauty  for £105) - Not pictured in the group photo above as I've not got this in my stash at the moment, purely because if I had a tube of this, I'd not use anything else! Honestly, it's that good. It might be expensive but this is truly worth every penny for me. It's a surprising rich cream that is still fairly lightweight making it a perfect choice for my dehydrated, acne prone skin. It's such a pleasure to use and really makes my skin look and feel amazing! It'll certainly be a repurchase at some point, once I've got through my "to test" pile of creams. Read my full review HERE. 

Medik8 Advanced Night Restore moisturiser (PR, available from Space NK, Cult Beauty, Feel Unique, Face The Future for £55 & Skin City for £50) - This moisturiser knocked my previous favourite night cream off it's top spot, which should say it all! It's wonderful and ticks all the boxes for what I look for in a night moisturiser. It's nourishing without being heavy or greasy. It has a spa-like scent so it's enjoyable to use. It absorbs beautifully leaving skin soft and hydrated. It never pills either. Incredible stuff. Full review HERE. 

Luneia Radiance Ritual mask (PR, available HERE for £40) - My favourite exfoliant of the year and it's a mask! I usually prefer my exfoliant to be a serum, so it says a lot that I've picked this. It's a beautiful thick balm like cream that contains a mix of AHA and BHA acids. What makes it so special is how hydrating and nourishing it is. Exfoliating masks can sometimes be a bit drying - not this one! It leaves you with the softest skin. Pores are clear and refined and skin is plump and hydrated. Amazing! You can read my original review HERE. 

Chantecaille Jasmine and Lily Healing mask (available from Space NK, Cult Beauty for £75) - Another one that I've not got round to reviewing yet -  I've been too busy enjoying it! It's a beautiful lightweight cream with a gorgeous floral scent. It's so cooling to apply. You don't need a huge amount either, it spreads easily. This is the type of mask that you can put on and forget about. It's so soothing and hydrating. I usually leave it on for at least half an hour, sometimes an hour. It nourishes and calms skin brilliantly. Again it's not the cheapest but definitely worth it for me.

Dr. Levy Switzerland R3 Cell Matrix Mask (PR, available HERE for £69) - I can't believe I've not reviewed this mask yet! It's a brilliant all rounder - it hydrates, nourishes, plumps, brightens and just makes your skin look better in general. It's a thick cream that's designed to be left on for 20 mins but I've left it on for longer before and it's been fine. When my skin is looking dull and needs perking up, this is what I reach for. It's expensive but definitely worth it for me. 

Dr Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro (available from Space NK & Cult Beauty for £430) - I've been a huge fan of LED light therapy for a couple of years now, having it both in salons and at home. I recently upgraded my home LED device to this mask and I'm so glad I did! This is the closest I've found to salon quality at home. Obviously it's never going to be quite the same as what you can get it a salon but this really is the next best thing. I picked this device over other LED masks as it has both red and blue LED's. Red is brilliant on it's own as it boosts collagen production and has calming, anti-inflammatory benefits but blue gives the added bonus of being antibacterial, so it brilliant for acne sufferers like me. I use this pretty much every day. It only takes 3 minutes and it really does make a huge difference to my skin. It calms spots and helps clear them up much quicker. If it's within your budget, I highly recommend it. I managed to get it on offer so was pretty lucky. 

NuFace Trinity (available from Space NK & Cult Beauty for £315 & Feel Unique & Look Fantastic for £268 for a Limited Edition set) - Another skincare device, this time it's microcurrent. Microcurrent is basically a very mild current that gives your facial muscles a work out! It helps to keep your face looking taught and sculpted. Although the results aren't life changing, they are noticeable, especially around my jawline. It helps give definition to this area. It has to be used regularly, 2-3 times a week, to maintain the results. If you can't commit to that, I wouldn't recommend getting one of these as it would be a waste of money. However if you can use it regularly - I definitely recommend it! 

Mio Liquid Yoga Bath Soak (available HERE for £28) - This is an fantastic bubble bath. It smells incredible - a gorgeous mix of essential oils along with other ingredients designed to help soothe aching muscles and help you relax. The scent never fails to chill me out! Plus it leaves skin feeling soft. Love it. 

Mio Go With The Flow Body Oil (available HERE for £26) - This is the same scent as the bath soak. It's a gorgeous, rich oil - you don't need much of it. I apply it to my skin whilst it's still damp from my bath. It leaves skin super soft and nourished. It's brilliant to continue the relaxing scent of the bath soak. Very comforting.

NYK1 Lash Force lash serum (PR, available HERE for £39.95 - save 10% using my affiliate code TORIA10) - My natural lashes have always been pretty average and I've always relied on mascara to boost them. I tried lash extensions earlier in the year and hated them! I loved how they looked but didn't like not being able to use oil based products around my eyes, not to mention the cost of the upkeep. So I tried this lash serum after seeing others have good results and I've never looked back! I saw results after about 5 weeks of use this morning and night, with full results after about 7-8 weeks. I continue to use it twice daily to maintain results. The photo below shows before using the serum with mascara and the bottom photo shows how my lashes look now, without mascara but after a lash tint and lift. This really shows off just how long my lashes are! Incredible results. I also use it on my brows too. I used to get my brows microbladed but don't feel like I need to now. The second photo shows my brows prior to microblading and how they look now the microblading has faded. 

Trinny London BFF Serum De-Stress (available HERE for £39) - Trinny London has to be one of my favourite brands and I've loved her products ever since I first used them. This is no exception! BBF De-Stress has quickly become my go-to base product. It's hydrating and light-medium buildable coverage. I wear the palest shade (Flora) and it's a perfect match for me. It evens out my skin tone brilliantly and gives the perfect amount of coverage whilst still looking very natural. My original review is HERE. 

Lisa Eldridge True Velvet lipsticks (available HERE for £26) - I've got 4 of these lipsticks as I love the formula that much! It's a beautiful, creamy matte that is incredibly pigmented as well as being long wearing. I've worn them loads this year and will definitely buy more shades in the future.

And that's it for my 2020 favourites! Thanks for reading. 

Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser Review

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Dr Dennis Gross are a brand that I keep meaning to try more from, so when they brought out the Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser, I had to try it as I'm a cleanser addict! 

Dr Dennis Gross is a renowned dermatologist who was one of the first to recommend using acid exfoliation on a daily basis. He went on to develop his Alpha Beta daily peels which are a best-seller for a reason! 

Anyway, on to the cleanser. This cleanser is designed to be used as a first cleanse, to remove makeup, SPF and dirt / oil. It contains Hyaluronic acid to keep skin well hydrated, amino acid rich Marine algae and Aloe and Kiwi fruit extract to soothe and moisturise. It's meant to be applied straight on to dry skin, then removed with a damp cloth. 

The first thing that surprised me with this cleanser, is the texture. I expected it to be an gel / oil consistency but it's actually a cream! It's a very lightweight cream though, almost a gel / cream. It has a very subtle fresh citrus scent. It applies smoothly to skin and feels very cooling. It's easy to massage into skin, there's no tugging or pulling. The cleanser breaks down makeup and SPF quickly and easily. I took it round my eye area to remove eye makeup with no issues. 

The first time I used this, I was a little underwhelmed. I found it a bit joyless to use. However the more I used it, the more it grew on me! Now I actually enjoy using it. I think this is mainly down to how well hydrated it leave my skin after using it. I actually prefer to use it as a second cleanse because of this. I remove is as I do with all my cleansers, using a damp microfibre cloth, which works really well. It would definitely be fine to use without a cloth though as it rinses clean completely once water is applied.

All in all, I'm really impressed with this cleanser! For me, it's a great all-rounder that works as a first or second cleanse. I'd definitely recommend it, especially it if you have dry / dehydrated skin.

Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser is available from Space NK & Cult Beauty for £30. 

November Empties 2020

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Well December is finally here! Who's excited for Christmas?

Dermalogica Biolumin-C serum (PR, available from Dermalogica, Feel Unique, Look Fantastic & Skin City for £85 - it's often on offer so shop around!) - This is a lovely Vitamin C serum. It's a traditional serum consistency that's hydrating and absorbs easily. It also contains a Peptide and Lactic Acid to keep skin smooth. 

Marks out of 10: 7/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? No, there's other Vitamin C serums that I prefer more. 

Allies of Skin 20% Vitamin C Brighten + Firm Serum (bought myself, available from Cult Beauty for £28 8ml like this or £85 for 30ml) - I got 3 weeks use from this mini bottle. That was using it once a day, in the morning. It's a really unique serum - very thick consistency wise almost like a balm. It seems to melt into skin as you spread it. It feels warm when applied, which was a bit of a shock initially! As much as I enjoyed using this, it didn't wow me enough to buy it in full size. I don't think 3 weeks is enough to comment on it's effects really. 

Marks out of 10: 6/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? No.

REN Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser (bought myself, available from REN Skincare, Space NK, Cult Beauty, Feel Unique & Look Fantastic for £25) - You can read my full review of this HERE but to recap - this is a gorgeous first cleanse. It removes makeup and SPF easily and leaves skin feeling soft and clean. It has a light marzipan scent which I love!

Marks out of 10: 7/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? Probably at some point.

Algenist AA Barrier serum (gift from a friend, available from Space NK, Cult Beauty, Feel Unique & Look Fantastic for £80) - You can read my full review of this HERE but to recap - I adore this serum! This is my 3rd bottle of it now (kindly given to me by a friend after she didn't get on with it). It's a beautiful thick serum that feels like a hug for your face. It's packed with amazing ingredients that hept strengthen you skin barrier. It's brilliant to use after Retinol. Love it.

Marks out of 10: 10/10

Do I recommend it? Yes to everyone!

Will I repurchase? Definitely! I'm testing out another similar serum at the moment but will repurchase this at some point in the future. 

Bioglan Beauty Collagen Gummies supplements (bought myself, available HERE for £18.99) - My go-to collagen supplement. I take two of these a day. They taste just like a strawberry gummy sweet! Since taking these, my nails grow much stronger and longer.

Marks out of 10: 10/10

Do I recommend them? Yes

Will I repurchase? Yes, I have them set up on subscription so I get a new bottle every month.

Vice Reversa Micro Needling Pimple Patches (PR, available HERE for £18.99) - These are fantastic pimple patches that have loads of teeny tiny darts that stick in your skin, then dissolve. This gets the active ingredients like salicylic acid, deeper into you spot helping it clear up quicker. Don't worry, the darts are so small, they don't hurt. You feel an initial grip when applying but that's it. These are bigger in size to other micro needling patches that I've tried which is great it you get huge spots! These are the best treatment I've found for the blind spots that stay deep under your skin. The only downside is the price but for the technology involved in them, they're good value to be honest! I wouldn't use them on all spots, just the really stubborn ones.

Marks out of 10: 8/10

Do I recommend them? Yes 

Will I repurchase? Yes.

Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches (PR, available HERE for £22 for 30 pairs) - These gel patches are designed to be worn under your eye area. They contain caffeine and hyaluronic acid to hydrate, cool and depuff your under eye. They work brilliantly and are especially nice if you put them in the fridge first. The only issue is that they slip down a bit so it's best to sit / lay down whilst they do their thing. As much as I like these, I always forget to use them! They're definitely a nice to have product rather than a need to have (for me anyway).

Marks out of 10: 6/10

Do I recommend them? Yes

Will I repurchase? Probably not. 

Good Molecules Caffeine Energizing Hydrogel Eye Patches (PR, available HERE for $18) - I didn't really get on with these. I found they stung my eye area a bit. Nothing too bad but it was enough to stop me using them. I'd say the Pixi ones are a much better option.

Marks out of 10: 2/10

Do I recommend them? No

Will I repurchase? No.

Avon x Lisa Armstrong All About The Base Priming Moisturiser (PR, available HERE for £15) - This is a lovely lightweight moisturiser that makes a great base for makeup It smells lovely - lemongrass, I think! It looks and smells very similar to Bobbi Brown's Vitamin Enriched Face Base. I wouldn't say it's a dupe for this though as it's very different in texture. The Avon one is much more lightweight. Both are lovely though, it just depends what you prefer. Personally I prefer the OG.

Marks out of 10: 6/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase it? No

Filorga Meso-Mask (PR, available in full size for £44 from Feel Unique, Look Fantastic, Skin City or for £25.95 from All Beauty) - I was a bit hit and miss with this mask - sometimes it was fine othertimes it made my skin feel sensitised. It was fairly hydrating. 

Marks out of 10: 3/10

Do I recommend it? No

Will I repurchase? No.

Primark x Alex Steinherr Pore Balance clay mask (passed on from a friend, available from some Primark stores for £5) - This is a fantastic moussey clay mask, especially for the price! It's great for clarifying pores and controlling oil.

Marks out of 10: 7/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Would I repurchase? Yes if my local store ever stocks it.

Dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask (bought myself, available HERE for £24.60 - use TORIA10 to save 10% affiliate code) - This is such an unusual mask! It can be washed off or left on overnight. It's such an unusual texture - like a jelly / pudding! It leaves skin soft after use. It's nice but it didn't wow me.

Marks out of 10: 5/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? No

Algenist Clarifying Pore Corrector Mask (PR, doesn't look like this is available anymore) - This is a lovely clay mask. It's very fresh / tingly as it has a menthol scent. After use, skin is soft and pores are clear.

Marks out of 10: 7/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? No as it's not for sale anymore.

Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Crush body mist (bought myself, available from Space NK, Cult Beauty, Feel Unique, Look Fantastic for £18) - This smells exactly the same as the gorgeous body cream - like caramel and pistachio. I love the smell of this but didn't really reach for it as I always wear perfume instead.

Marks out of 10: 7/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? No.

Radical Skincare Express Delivery Enzyme Peel (PR, available from Feel Unique, Look Fantastic for £35) - This is a gorgeous pink gel / jelly that you massage into skin for a few minutes. It leave skin feeling super soft afterwards. It's a very gentle exfoliant. 

Marks out of 10: 6/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? No.

Boscia Charcoal Pore Pudding (PR available HERE for £33.99) - This is out of date now so I'm throwing away the bit I've got left. It's a nice clay mask but I think it's pretty expensive for what it is.

Marks out of 10: 6/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? No.

Image Skincare I Mask (PR, available HERE for £55) - This is a lovely mask. It smells of sweet oranges. It perks skin up brilliantly, leaving it looking fresh and refined.

Marks out of 10: 7/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? No.

Jan Marini C-Esta Face Serum (PR, available HERE as part of the 5 Step Skincare Management System set for £131.99) - Unfortunately I didn't get on with this serum. It's so strongly perfumed, it gave me a migraine! I can be sensitive to scents though so might just be me. The serum itself was milky and absorbed quickly, though it did feel a bit gritty. This disappeared when it was rubbed in. 

Marks out of 10: 6/10

Do I recommend it? If you're not sensitive to fragrance, it's worth a try!

Will I repurchase? No.

Drunk Elephant Sili Body Lotion (bought myself, available from Space NK & Cult Beauty for £17) - This is a lovely lotion - it's fairly thick and hydrates skin well. It smells of marzipan which I love, although the scent doesn't linger. 

Marks out of 10: 6/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? No because I no longer support the brand. 

Fresh Sugar Lip Wonder Drops (bought myself, available from Space NK & Cult Beauty for £21.50) - This is such a unique product as it actually uses acid exfoliation rather than a physical scrub. This tube lasted me ages as you only need a small amount. It leave lips super soft and smooth.

Marks out of 10: 8/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? Yes at some point.

Beauty Pie Japanfusion Cleanser (bought myself, available from Beauty Pie for £6.98 for members) - If you've not heard of Beauty Pie before - have a read of my blog post HERE. That explains all about membership details / costs etc. This is the cleanser that Caroline Hirons' recommended that was sold out for months! It's an absolutely gorgeous cleanser that can be used as either a first or second cleanse. It's a pretty unique texture. It's a thick creamy gel that melts as you apply it. It then turns milky and rinses clean easily. Now normally I don't like cleansers that are scent free like this is (I like the full spa sensory experience) but I make an exception for this as it's such a beautiful texture. It's that good.

Marks out of 10: 9/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? Already have. I've gone through numerous tubes now.

Mitchum Anti-Perspirant (bought myself, available HERE for £3.20) - This is my go-to deodorant. It does the job and smells nice without being overpowering.

Marks out of 10: 10/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? Yes.

Dermatica Prescription serum (PR, available HERE from £19.99 a month) - If you've not heard of Dermatica before, they're an online dermatology subscription service. You fill out an extensive form with all you skin concerns, this then gets reviewed by a dermatologist who then prescribes you a serum which gets sent through the post to you every month. They cover a wide range of skin complaints like acne and melasma as well as anti-aging concerns. Basically it's giving you access to a dermatologist without having to pay a fortune which you would if you went private in the UK or without a lengthy wait with the NHS. I'm going to write a comprehensive review after 3 months but so far I've been impressed! My prescription is 0.025% Tretinoin (prescription strength Retinol / Vitamin A), 4% Azelaic Acid and 4% Niacinamide. This covers both acne and anti-aging concerns. The serum itself is lightweight and easily absorbed. I started using it every other day and have now upped it to 2 days on, 1 day off. I've not had any issues with peeling or any major sensitivity. I've still been getting some spots but my closed comedones appear to be decreasing. So far I wouldn't say I've had any better results than what I get from over the counter Retinol but obviously it's still early days yet. 

Marks out of 10: 9/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? I'm going to be getting 3 months in total via PR. I'll decide after that whether I'll continue my subscription or not.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Florale (bought myself, available from Cult Beauty, Feel Unique, Look Fantastic for £29.50 and All Beauty for £19.95) - Dare I say it but I actually prefer this version to the original! And that's saying something as I love that. This is a beautiful body oil with a gorgeous floral scent. I apply it straight from the shower whilst my skin is still damp to lock the moisture in. The scent lingers brilliantly and it leaves skin super soft.

Marks out of 10: 10/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? Definitely at some point!

Dermalogica Rapid Reveal Peel (PR, available from Dermalogica, Feel Unique, Look Fantastic, All Beauty for £79 and Skin City for £77) - These are single use Lactic acid and enzyme peels. It leaves skin super soft and smooth. You get plenty of product - enough for two uses really. You can put the twist off part of the lid back into the hole to use it over two days.

Marks out of 10: 8/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? Not at the moment, I've still got a couple more left to use.

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream (PR, available from Dermalogica, Feel Unique, All Beauty for £39, Look Fantastic for £37 and Skin City for £35) - This is nice enough. It's soothing and hydrating. I'm not keen on the scent of it though, it smells fusty to me.

Marks out of 10: 5/10

Do I recommend it? Yes my issue with it is purely personal.

Will I repurchase? No.

Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque (PR, available from Dermalogica, Feel Unique, Look Fantastic, All Beauty for £49, Skin City for £48) - Wow did this impress me! It's a thick, rich cream that contains a whole host of amazing ingredients like Vitamins A, C & E & Pro-Vitamin B5. Plus loads of other nourishing and soothing ingredients. It left me skin looking and feeling amazing! It felt soft and smooth and looked brighter. It reminds me of Dr. Levy's mask but not as expensive.

Marks out of 10: 10/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I purchase it? Yes definitely!

Dermalogica Microfoliant (PR, available from Dermalogica, Feel Unique, All Beauty for £55, Look Fantastic for £51, Skin City for £49.50) - This is the perfect product if you like a mix of chemical and physical exfoliation. It's a powder that you mix with a bit water. It turns into a creamy, lightly gritty foam. It leaves skin soft and pores clear. It's fairly strong. 

Marks out of 10: 7/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? No, I prefer exfoliating serums. 

Special Cleansing Gel (PR, available from Dermalogica, Feel Unique, Look Fantastic, All Beauty for £35, Skin City for £32) - This is a no-frills gel cleanser with a light herbal scent. It does the trick without stripping skin and leaving it dry.

Marks out of 10: 6/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? I'm still in the middle of using a full sized bottle of this.

Dermalogica Precleanse (PR, available from Dermalogica, Feel Unique, Look Fantastic, All Beauty for £39, Skin City for £36) - This is an absolutely gorgeous oil cleanser that does an amazing job of breaking down makeup and SPF. It smells lovely too.

Marks out of 10: 8/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I purchase it? I've got a bottle in my stash to use. 

Beauty Pie Soul Providers body scrub (bought myself, available HERE for Beauty Pie members) - I'm passing this on as I didn't get on with it. The scrub was too harsh and the scent was too citrusy for my liking. I'm funny with citrus scents - most remind me of toilet cleaner! 

Marks out of 10: 3/10

Do I recommend it? It you like a scrubby scrub and citrus fragrance, yes. 

Will I repurchase? No.

Hourglass Arch Brow Volumizing Fibre Gel (bought myself, available from Space NK, Cult Beauty for £27 or Skin City for £25) - This is a brilliant brow gel apart from one big problem - the brush is huge! The brow gel itself is great - it's pigmented and it has a firm hold without being too crispy. But it's so hard to apply because of the size of the brush. You can't be precise with it at all. 

Marks out of 10: 4/10

Do I recommend it? If you don't mind a large brush, yes.

Will I repurchase it? No.

Beauty Pie Fresh Glow Breathable Setting Spray (bought myself, available HERE for £6.23 for Beauty Pie members) - This is a brilliant setting spray. It's a really fine mist so it doesn't disturb you makeup. It helps blur and set your makeup whilst hydrating your skin. The only downside is that it's a small bottle but to be fair, this has lasted me ages and for the price, I can't grumble!

Marks out of 10: 9/10

Do I recommend it? Yes

Will I repurchase? Yes I already have. 

And that's it for this month! Thanks for reading.