Caudalie Premier Cru The Elixir

When I was in SpaceNK a while ago, I was given a sample of this.

Having never heard of it before I thought I would give it a go and just follow the instructions and apply it to the skin, I wanted to blind test it to see how I got on with it. It was instant love so I immediately ordered it off Escentual the moment I had run out. 

This oil spreads very easily on the skin so a little goes a long way.

I use the pipette to dispense three drops onto the palm of my hand, I then gently rub my palms together- only so both palms have the product on them and then gently massage all over my face.

The smell is divine so it is a very pleasing experience over all, but it was the instant glow giving qualities that caught me off guard.

My skin is on the more dry/dehydrated side so this felt very comforting on my skin. It's not one of those oils that sinks in immediately I had to work it in for a minute or two and then I was left with hydrated, smooth, radiant skin. 

I find some oils absorb into the skin, but once they are gone, they are gone.  This oil is different because I actually felt like it quenched my skins thirst.

I am still trying to get through my Kielhs Midnight Recovery Oil facial oil so I only use this in the mornings on top of my serum and before moisturizer. 

Sometimes towards the end of the day my skin can start to look a little dehydrated and in need of a good cleanse and moisturize, but I don't have that problem here.

It makes my skin feel soft and supple all day.

I have never tried anything from the Premier Cru line but after the success of this I am looking into it.

This oil promises to smooth the appearance of wrinkles and firm the skin- I am still young at 24, but the fine lines I do have around my eyes do look and feel a bit smoother.

This oil also contains an ingreident called Viniferine which helps with the production of melanin and thus helping to protect the skin from free radicals.

Although I don't believe this oil contains Hyluronic Acid, it helps optimize the natural levels that already exist in your skin- so no wonder this feels like a big gulp of water for your face.
This plumps up my skin whilst imparting some radiance. What's not to love?

This is gorgeous- if you have thirsty or lackluster skin, I think you will really enjoy this. 

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June Skincare Favorites

June has been a very good month for skincare! I have discovered a few new lovely things with a couple of repurchases thrown in for good measure. 

La Roche-Posay Serozinc : I know, I know, this is probably the most blogged about skincare item and chances are you are quite sick of reading reviews- but it has been a fave of mine so I had to add it in.

This is a repurchase and it is something quite lovely.

This toner only contains three ingredients; water, sodium chloride and zinc. I appreciate the simplicity and the lack of astringents, but it is the Zinc that is the hard worker here.

This is meant for oily/blemish prone skin, which I have not but it still works for me.

When I am having a dry skin day I go for my hydrating toners, but during the summer months when I am naturally sweating more, I end up with a few little bumps under the skin- the product really helps rid me of some of them. It's brilliant and now more widely accessible to us Brits in larger Boots stores.

Caudalie Premier Cru the Elixir : I had never heard of this facial oil until I was given a sample at Space Nk. Face oils are my thing so I was keen to try but I hadn't read any reviews so I had no exceptions or any clue what it was really meant to do.

Let me tell you, this oil brings the hydration and the glow. It's gorgeous, a full review is on it's way.

Orico Streetwise Coco Spritz : I have been on the look out for a hydrating toner for a while. I do love my Body Shop Vitamin E facial mist but I just get through it so rapidly and I wanted to try something new.

This is gorgeous- totally Amelia Liana inspired- she is one of my biggest enablers and when she compared it to the Omorovicza Queen of Hungary mist but twenty quid cheaper, I was keen.

It is lovely, again stay tuned for a full review.

Clarins Radiance Plus Body Golden Glow Booster : I am sorry to be so annoying today- but a review is also on the way for this one! Just a quick spoiler- I don't think I will be without this product from now on. I have never found a fake tan that I actually liked. This is fab.

Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche Body Lotion : This is the body cream that I have been adding the Clarins Booster to.

I have had this cream for some time but I am so bad at moisturizing my body- truth me told I am intrinsically lazy but due to the Clarins only working as a mixer, it has forced me into moisturizing and I love it! I am going to try my utmost to stick to my new routine.

I finished the perfume version some time ago, it's a real favorite with woody,citrus and floral notes- it's pretty but not headachey. I am not a huge floral girl but due to the top notes being citrus and woody, it gives it a bit for depth.

I tend to think that the that fragrance brands that release body lotions tend to be mediocre creams with the scent just shot through- this is not the case here.

This cream is deeply hydrating leaving skin silky soft whilst absorbing quickly.

Another plus is that mixing this with the Clarins gives you a fake tan that smells like Chanel. I'm sorry but that's the dream right? No horrid biscuity smell here.

The scent also lingers or a while, just lovely.

Egyptian Magic : This is another product I hadn't heard anything about but upon receiving a sample from Space NK I become hooked and was desperate to pick up the full size after it was finished.

Review soon.

First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads : This is another repurchase.

I ran out of these a couple of months ago and didn't really realize how much I was missing them!

These pads are pre-soaked with acids (Lactic and Glycolic) and after cleansing I wipe both sides all over my face in circular motions. I leave it for a couple of minutes and then go in with my facial mist.

I use these in the evening, usually 3/4 times a week and they do a lovely job of exfoliating the skin, leaving it brighter and smoother- it does help with those little milia bumps you get under the skin.

Exfoliating is also very important as it helps whatever serums/oils you put on after be more easily absorbed.

This is my favorite exfoliator but I don't like over using it. It is gentle, you don't really get any stingyness with this and I find 3/4 times a week more than enough to keep my skin looking fresh. It is not necessary for me to use this daily as it's a bit too much exfoliation for my skin.

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