Wednesday 31 August 2011

Oh no! What have Boots done?

I went to my local Boots today to buy No7 Intelligent Balance Mousse Foundation.

I've tried them all, I promise you, the ones that cost £50, the ones that cost £5 and everything in between, and right now, for my skin, this is the best one. Creamy and light, even and excellent coverage just perfect!


But the girl at the beauty counter told me they'd discontinued it!
How could they do this to me?!
So, now I am on a mission, no, two missions. Firstly, to find out if they have really done this to me and my beauty regimen and secondly, if they have, to find the best moisturiser out there at the moment.

I'll keep you posted!

Tuesday 30 August 2011

Product of the day!

Hydration. It is essential for a perfect complexion but so many of us, though well-moisturised are not well-hydrated.

It's not just about drinking water, although that will help keep you skin cells nice and plump.
My best beauty bag secret without fail is Dermalogica's Skin Hydrating Masque.



Dermalogica recommend applying it to your skin, leaving it for 10 minutes and then washing it off. And I'm sure it works beautifully.
But, I do not use it according to the directions, although by all means do.
I apply a thin layer all over, but particularly around my eyes, chin and forehead - these are my dry spots.
I let it absorb a little and then apply my moisturiser. So, I use it as a sort of serum.
Honestly, give it a go. Your skin will be claar, fresh and look amazing!


Fabby not flabby, thighs!


It does rather seem that Summer might be over, but my holiday is about six weeks away and to be honest, I need a little help.
I know I will not look like Gisele overnight, but I want to look good in my swimmers.
So I have enrolled in a PowerPlate course.
For those of you that do not know, PowerPlate is an amazing machine available at some gyms around the country.
Basically you stand on a vibration plate and hold poses. Your poses improve your core, your posture and your muscle. It's like doing reps but without the strain and sweat - and for better results.
That's not to say it is easy-peasy, because it certainly is not. But, the results come quicker and are longer lasting.
Anyway, I will keep you posted with my progress.

Thursday 25 August 2011

Product of the day!

If you've never heard of Queen before, I would implore you to check out my blog, You're so sensitive! (July 30 2011).


I really love this iconic brand that have been around since the 20s. The products are quality and have a lovely old-school charm about them.

And they are really superb if you have very delicate and allergy-prone skin.


So when a a friend mentioned that her eyelashes were becoming quite 'spare' and 'thin', I knew that if anyone could help, it would be Queen.


They have a wonderful pot of beauty gold, called the Eyelash Cream. Queen say it is a conditioning cream which can help with breakages or thinning lashes. It can be applied on its own or even under mascara and helps reduce the dryness.


Did it do the job?

After a few weeks' use my friend said she was thrilled with the result.

And I'm not surprised - because her lashes look stronger and longer! They also seem to have become thicker and so her eyes are well-defined now. She really feels that they have hydrated her lashes which has stopped them breaking off. SHe is a lot more confident too as a result as it was really getting her down.

So Queen reigns supreme!


Wednesday 24 August 2011

Product of the day

I am a bad daughter.

There, I've said it.



I had a little weekend away with my folks last week and we headed off to sunnier climes. Had a really lovely time.


The weather was sensational so we hit the beach for a little bit of fun. As I've mentioned before, I tend to sit under the umbrella and will wear SPF 30.

My current favourite is Aubrey Organics Natural Sun SPF 30+.



The oldies on the other hand love a bit of UVA and UVB and soak it up. They do however wear sun cream, but the old devils only opt for medium protection.



Anyway, you know how you get all sleepy in the sun? Well, we did. All three of us. Naturally, I was all right as I was under cover. Sadly, the folks did not fare so well. And yes, I blame myself.

I should have got them in the shade with me.



They were not exactly like lobsters, but they were rosy, put it that way.


However, all was not lost as I was able to redeem myself!


I slathered them in my two best after-sun beauty buys: the amazing Banana Boat Aloe After Sun lotion, £5.99 and Aubrey Organics After Sun with CoQ10 and Pomegranate, £10.71. The Aubrey one is brilliant, anti-ageing as well as soothing!




Never again will I let them use medium protection, nor be in full sunshine for a prolonged period of time, not be without my trusty after-suns!

Tuesday 23 August 2011

Product of the day!

I have been totally sucked in by the Hugo Boss ads and stands in department stores.

I am not normally so susceptible, but I have fallen for it hook, line and sinker. Also, I quite like Jared Leto.




The Other Half's birthday was on the horizon and I decided he just had to have Hugo Boss Just Different.


So I bought it at the local shopping centre, got it home and thought: 'Oh no'.

You see, although I am a very spontaneous shopper when it comes to stuff for me, I have to tread more carefully with stuff for him.


So, did I commit a beauty sin? Actually, no I did not. Hurrah I hear you all cry!


yes, he loved it! I have no idea why I was nervous but I was.




So what did he like about it?


'The packaging is cool - very plain and simple'

Hugo Boss perfumes look very understated. Sophisticated but not dull.


'It's not obvious. You won't walk into a room and smell it everywhere'

Hugo Boss sell A LOT of fragrance but strangely, it doesn't seem to everywhere, so there is a sense of it being special and a bit different.


'It is fresh and zingy, but not watery and too light'

Just Different has top notes of mint and heart notes of basil so it feels light and invigorating but the patchouli and cashmeran ground it and give it the masculinity it requires.



So would I recommend it? Yes I would!

Would the recommend it? Absolutely, but he won't actually admit that because he would hate to be wearing the same scentt as every other bloke in his office!

Monday 22 August 2011

Crowning Glory

Women are obsessed with hair.

It's what makes us feel good, or feel bad.

It's one of the first things another woman notices and one of the last things blokes notice about us.

When your hair is not in tip-top nick, it often means that something is not right in your life; health, stress, nutrition and happiness are all reflected in our hair.


I know of women who spend a lot of money keeping their tresses in a state of perpetual perfection.

One friend spends £100 every six weeks on a trim, £250 every eight weeks on a colour, has a professional blow-dry once a week, takes load of vitamins to keep her hair strong and uses only Phyto, Kerastase and Philip Kinglsey products in her hair. All that adds up to about four grand a year by my reckoning. She is very well off and is very lucky. But who of us can actually do that?


So do you have to be minted to keep your barnet in mint condition?


Of course you don't!

Here are a few of my favourite, and inexpensive, products:


Hair heroes

Pure Coconut are a great and very good value brand that are mainly available in Superdrug and Savers.

I have tried the shampoo and conditioner and I have to say I was impressed. the fragrance is not too strong but does last. Every so often during the day you'll get a hint the scent when you swish your hair about. The hair is shiny and tangle-free, but my hair can get a little bit oily at the crown and this is a bit too heavy formy hair. However, if you have slightly drier hair, I would honestly say this is a really great purchase and as products in the range are priced from £2 you can't really argue!

I like the range as whole though - the serum is great and they have a love little Glossing Spray which is perfect for finishing off a DIY blow-dry.


Colour me beautiful

Home hair colour is a tricky blighter for some. For a start there are masses of brands and loads of different ranges within each brand. Do you go permanent or semi or what? And how much should you spend?

Well, I can honestly say that one of my favourite home hair colour kits is from Avon. I cannot tell you enough how brilliant Avon is as a brand. Good value, good technology, good trends - love's!


So, I decided to give Avon Advance Techniques Professional Hair Colour, £2, a crack. I am really pleased I did.

The colour takes well and leaves hair very soft and glossy. It also lasts a good old while - of course it depends on how quickly your hair grows - the colour didn't fade for more than six weeks which I think is really great.


Masqued beauty

I know I have mentioned this before, but honestly, TreSemme Restructuring Deep Conditioning Masque is brilliant. if you hair is lacklustre and needs some extra loving, go out and buy your self a pot of this. It is extremely hydrating but not heavy so your hair has bounce and shone all at the same time. It styles a treat after using it too!


I don't use it every wash but I'm sure you could if your hair was very brittle and damaged, but I use mine once a week or if I have really out my hair throughout it I'll use it the morning after to give it a little mid-week boost. At £4.99 it is unquestionable value and is as good as a lot of the pricier products on the shelves.




So, they are a few of my budget beauty buys. Lots more to come over the next fee weeks!

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Product of the day





I swear by face masques. They really do improve you skin, be it a boost, a scrub, a polish, a self-heating.


So, I decided to try a couple of masques by Montagne Jeunesse. You might not know the name, but you'll recognise the packaging. They are very inexpensive and very good too!


You'll get change out of £1.10 (just) and my two preferred ones, Very Berry and Fruit Smoothie, smell flipping well delicious! Really.


Also, they work. I use one on a Saturday morning when I am lolling in the bath and it just gives my skin some extra zing.


So if you are after a quick and very budget pep-up, grab yourself a sachet, quick!


Friday 19 August 2011

HIgh street beauty queen!


There are few brands around today that represent such good quality, value and trend as much as Famous by Sue Moxley.


The range is excellent: high pigmentation, great colours, great for every age and skin-tone and at a fraction of the price of most big beauty names.

I spoke to Sue to find out more about her drive, why beauty is her passion and what's next for Famous by Sue Moxley.




Mybeautybagsecrets: Sue, what prompted you to launch Famous by Sue Moxley?

I'd been a make up artist for many years and then became the Beauty Editor at The Sun newspaper. I'd always dreamt about creating my own brand - I think it's every make up artist's dream.

While at The Sun, I gained even more experience and talked about the possibility of starting my own range to a friend. And together we decided to give a go! Like everything, it is easier thinking about it than doing it!

My friend and I make a good team: she looks at the PR and Marketing side of things and I look after the creative side.


How long has it been established, Sue?

It's been five years now and of course we've had our ups and downs! But we are not resting on our laurels; in fact we've got quite a few surprises coming up!


How do you feel about the success you've enjoyed? You're a bloggers favourite and the consumers love the range too!

I feel on top of the world! We receive so much positive feedback and good comments. I feel this is partly down to the high pigmentation in our products. We decided that the extra cost to us in the manufacturing process would be worthwhile as it would make for a much better product. Some of the more expensive brands use less pigmentation than us!

And yes, it's great that people are recommending us; I think we are very affordable and very good quality.




People have been comparing your products to MAC and Bobbi Brown, how do you feel about that?

Those kind of comparisons are really fantastic. I love that we can provide women with the quality and colours that they want and expect and can get from Bobbi Brown and MAC, but that they choose to come to us because we represent the same but we are so affordable. It's fabulous!


What's next for Famous by Sue Moxley?

Well, we've got lots of new and exciting things happening in time for Christmas, and one thing in particular is going to be huge! But I don't want to ruin the surprise so I'll have to keep it secret for the moment!

I'm also launching Pro Tools by Sue Moxley, which is a range of brushes and equipment. It is essential to use good tools to create your look. And of course, these will be affordable. I'll be on Ideal World TV to tell everyone more about that and how they can buy them, so look out for that.

I've got no plans at this stage to launch a skin care range, but who knows, perhaps fragrances! I want women to feel glamourous but not have to pay through the nose for it.




What's your 'to-die-for' product in your range?

I have to say the Baked Bronze. It is a great little product. It warms up the skin beautifully. If you've got no time to do much, just a swish of Baked Bronze and a touch of mascara and you are good to go. It gives you such a great glow!

I do love the shimmer eyeshadows in the range too, but as you age it is best to stay away from the products with too much shimmer, instead, it's best to stick to the mattes. I love the brights and the shimmers but they are best left to the young!


What are your beauty bag essentials?

*A good base, without a shadow of doubt.

I currently have two in the range, a sheer one and a more matte one. The matte one gives total coverage to spots and imperfections, while the sheer one is great if you have clearer skin. I will be bringing out some new foundations soon though!

*An eyebrow kit - either a pencil or a powder.

Eyebrows are one of the most important elements of a face. They balance, define and add structure. Not all women have defined eyebrows, especially fair or red heads. So, even just a touch of taupe along the eyebrows really gives your face some oomph!

*And lastly, mascara!

Just a slick sets off a face, perfectly. It opens your eyes, makes you look younger and more wide-eyed. Once you have a bit of mascara on, you can leave the house!


What are your beauty bag secrets, Sue?

Botox! Only joking!

*Cleanse and moisturise.

I really cannot stress how important it is. I've been cleansing and moisturising well, twice a day, since I was 16 and I really believe it has helped my skin tone and elasticity.

*Stop smoking!

Never ever smoke and if you do, quit now. NOTHING makes you look as bad as smoking. Your skin is dull and saggy, you develop lines and wrinkles in tell-tale places, around the eyes, around the mouth and even between the eyes.

*And protect your face from the sun.

You should always use an SPF on your face, neck and decolletage. The sun is lovely but really damaging if exposed to it too much.

It is essential to have good skin and look after it as much as you can as it is pointless putting on products if your natural base isn't in good nick. Remember, plump up your skin cells by moisturising well!


Who do you think has the most beautiful face?

My beauty icon is Kate Moss and I know a lot of people don't agree. Even though she is a drinker and smoker and bit of a caner I just love her face. Her bone structure is so beautiful and so interesting; I'd love to make it up. I know most would say that Cindy Crawford has a classically beautiful face but I just love Kate's exoticism.


And who needs a bit of help, in your view?

I'd love to work on Carol McGiffin! I know I could change her look!


When do you feel most beautiful?

Like all women it's when I've had lots of sleep, just had my hair highlighted and I've taken time on my make up. I look in the mirror and think, 'Yep, I'm looking good!'. Also, finishing your face with some fake lashes also helps! I love having a little bit of a tan, fake tan or bronzer of course. In fact, I know I'm not looking my best when my dad says: "Not feeling well today, love?'.



Famous by Sue Moxley is available at Superdrug nationwide.


Thursday 18 August 2011

Product of the day




I know I have told you this lots of times but I have sensitive skin.

It is prone to redness and very easily imbalanced. So I am always super careful with what I out on and also very curious as to what's out there that can keep it looking and feeling as good as possible.


So, when I tried Darphin Intral I was cautious but excited to see the results.

The serum is ideal for easily irritated skin or skin which can be red or blotchy. But anyone can use it as a skin booster and it is really superb on ageing skin.


I use it according to the instructions - quite sparingly. It feels very intense actually so three pumps is all you need.

I then apply it to my face, neck and décolletage (girls, always apply serums and moisturisers to this area as it is one of the first places we age) in upwards sweeping movements.


Skin feels better virtually immediately, but takes about a fortnight to actually look significantly better. I have a friend who has rosacea and after using this she says she's finally found some relief.


Now, this ain't cheap. It is £47 in from Darphin, Space NK or House of Fraser but you will be able to find it cheaper online. And really, if you have very dry skin or are really worried about ageing, this is a cracking product!

Wednesday 17 August 2011

Product of the day

Don't freak out if you've never heard of Anatomicals Tanatomicals, but now that I'm bringing them to you attention, read and remember and then do yourself a favour and go out and get yourself some!


I love a tan. I feel happier, I look better and people comment on how good I look. And let's face it, that's a driving factor on why we beautify ourselves. We love it when our friends or colleagues say: 'You are looking really great!'.


However, I am a beauty addict, not a crazy and so I do not sit in the sun for days on end. Not when I'm at home, nor when I 'm on holiday. I always wear SPF 30, Summer or Winter. My best beauty friends are fake tan and bronzer.


So, when I came across Because Only Bacon Should Be Streaky by Anatomicals Tanatomicals, £7.99, I had to shove it in

the shopping basket.


Clearly, the first thing you notice is the name. It is funny, irreverent and actually accurate!

Even the blurb on the packaging is tongue-in-cheek and will make you laugh out loud.

But it's all well and good being a bit of a laugh, but is it any good?


Yes, it is actually not just good but brilliant!

It is a really smooth and even formulation, more like a lightweight cream or thicker lotion rather than a stodgy fake tan.

It absorbs really quickly, so you can slather some on quickly before going out and you can dress right away. Also, it doesn't small very chemically, it's scent is very soft and gentle.

The colour is a very light and even. It is a sort of light glowing gold which I really love as it gives you the appearance of being sun-kissed rather than roasted.

I think this is a great little tan for those who are not experts in self-tanning or of you want a nice even lightly-tanned look.


Super slim me!

My friend is a pamper addict, much like me!

But since she had her baby she finds it hard to get out for a day of treatments.

She tells me it's because she has less time, but I know it's also because she will feel selfish and guilty if she does.

No mater how many times I tell her that giving herself one day every few months is fine, she just won't.


So the solution?

Bliss have created the fatgirlslim home treatment package! Aren't they clever?

So, what's to love about this brand?

Firstly, they clearly don't take themselves seriously - that's patently obvious by the name. I love that they are just having a laugh really!

The packaging is great too. Very simple, very unassuming - clearly Bliss just care about the product, there is no frou-frou because it's all about making your skin look and feel better.



So, what's in the package?

Well, four classic Bliss products.








The fatgirlscrub is the first step in the process. This should be applied when in the shower. This is quite intense, but it should be, so don't freak out! The pink salt and plant extract stimulate the circulation.










Step two is the fatgirlslimulator. This is a rubber nubbly massager and is so good to massage into your thighs or any wobbly bits really. The little nubs boost the circulation.
















Step three is the fatgirlslim, the Bliss sensation. It is a cream which tones and firms skin. It is bursting full of caffeine which makes your legs feel all tingly and light.











Step four is to rub down with fatgirlsleep before bed. The fragrance is yummy - lovely lavender, very relaxing.






Is it as good as actually having an in-spa treatment?

It's not as good because when someone is scrubbing you to within an inch of your life, nothing you do ever matches up to that! But it is great; very simple, nice and easy to apply, doesn't take ages to absorb the creams, mess-free. And at £30 it represents fantastic value.


My friend loves it and uses it every day. She said her skin feels so much better and looks a lot firmer to boot. I have always thought she's got a good bod, but she says after having the little one, her love handles became a bit too loveable and she got dimples in the wrong cheeks. But since using the Bliss fatgirlslim home treatment she says she feels more confident about her body. You can't get better than that, can you?


Tuesday 16 August 2011

Product of the day

Is your bedside table like mine? Heaving with bottles, jars, pots, cream, lotions, potions, serums, sprays, ointments and all sorts. Well, I've discovered one thing that could make that chaos a things of the past.

Trilogy's Everything Balm, £20.43, is one product that can virtually do it all.

It is a balm to heal all wounds!




So, what do I use it for?


I rub my feet with it (the tootsies have been under a lot of stress this summer with all these amazing high heels in the shops) and the skin is smoother, softer and because of the essential oils, soothed.


I use it on the knees and elbows because these crinkly areas are not easy to get looking good.


It's great for dry and sore knuckles, too.


I smooth the ends of my hair with a little bit of it.


I comb a little through my eyebrows to tame and define them.


I love it as a lip balm.


My friend uses it on her baby - he gets a tiny bit of dry skin around his chubby little ankles and she finds it really helps.


I also like to rub it in to my nails and it softens the cuticles really well.


The delicate skin around my nose becomes red-raw when I have a cold, and this is so hydrating and soothing that it quickly fades and the redness is reduced.


If I have had a tough skin day - by that I mean in and out of the sun and wind, into an air conditioned office and car, and out for the night after work - when I get home and take my make-up off, I will warm the balm between my hands and press some into my face for an overnight skin boost.


That's only 10 or so uses off the top of my head and I am sure many of you have a whole load more ideas for it. It really is a great little product and ideal for going away as you only bring one pot rather than six or seven different things, the versatility means it offers excellent value.


I really think Trilogy have created a beauty bag secret everyone should invest in!



Available from Boots.

Monday 15 August 2011

Product of the day!


Prevage has long been considered a great beauty brand; the gold standard in quality products and anti-ageing.

But is their targeted skin tone corrector really any good and is it worth £100?





So, Prevage claim that Clarity minimises age spots. Does it? Well my two testers, aged 45 and 58 respectively, both noticed a marked improvement in less than seven days. And they were both very eager to try it for a much longer time!


It is packed full of of an anti-oxidant called Idebenone. This has a very dramatic impact on your skin. There really is no denying the science behind this product - it really changes the complexion and skin tone - it adds a youthful and bright glow.


The Soy Ferulate - C helps to protect the skin from pigmentation and skin irregularities. So that Prevage Clarity not only targets and improves skin tone, but it also prevents all those nasties that actually give you the dark spots and discolouration in the first place!


I may not have age spots, but I am prone to dark circles under my eyes (I am a shocker, I actually love to go to bed early but am quite easily-led, which means I end up staying out late and then getting up early the next morning, hence the dark circles). Also the area around my mouth can sometimes appear darker or more pigmented than the rest of my face. So I gave Prevage Clarity a go, with a little trepidation, mind, as I have very sensitive skin.


The formula is light and more of a lotion than a cream and it is absorbed very well. I was delighted to know that it is a very delicate concoction and it did not give my easily-irritated skin any trouble at all. What a relief!


As for the dark circles and the pigmentation: much reduced. I have only used it a for a few days but there is a big difference. Also, the texture of my skin seems more even and actually it also looks firmer. I do have some light fine lines around my eyes and they seem a lot perkier too, so all up a good result.


Now for the big one: is it worth £100? I genuinely believe it is one of the best formulas for tackling these problem areas on the market. The price tag reflects the rapid results, so looking at it like that, I would say yes, definitely worth it.

Also, I use it quite sparingly, as a little does go a long way. Also, you don't need an extra moisturiser, or serum, or eye cream of sun protection, so by not spending loads of money on all these other products it does represent value for money in that respect!



Supernatural!



If you've never come across New Zealand beauty brand Living Nature, you must seek them out!


It is a totally 100% natural skincare and make up range for men and women, and they have a nice little maternity line too.


They take inspiration from NZ's native plants and use the best of what the country has to offer in the way of healing, calming, smoothing and protecting. Sounds good, eh?


A lot of us tend to wear lighter make up during the summer because of the heat and because we look healthier and don't need so much coverage. So lately, I've been using two Living Nature products, and I have to tell you the results are better than some of the more expensive brands.





I don't often wear tinted moisturiser but Day Light Tinted Moisturiser in the Clear Lights, £18.40, range is so good. It is barely coloured but evens out your complexion a treat. It is also lightly moisturising, rather than heavily oiled, so your face feels fresh but not slick with grease.











I use it with the Luminous Powder in Light, £18.40, which complements the tinted moisturiser wonderfully. I blend the tinted moisturiser with my fingers and lightly swirl the powder around my face with a fat kabuki brush.




One of the things I really like that about Living Nature is that the products are all natural and that they nourish your skin with things such as Manuka Honey.


Their beauty ambassador, the very beautiful Kiwi Miss Universe, Lorraine Downes hits the nail on the head when she says, ' Women today want more than just beauty. I don't just hear women today say they want to look great, I hear them say they want to feel great'. And Living Nature certainly helps us feel that too!


For stockists, head to http://www.livingnature.com/stockists.cfm



Friday 12 August 2011

Product of the day!


Is there anything better than having long, white, strong beautiful nails? I don't know why but when I look down at my hands I just love that my nails always look good.


I am an obsessive nail painter (see blog post Hard as Nails 29th July 2011) and as a result your nails can suffer; yellowing, weakening, brittleness and so on, so you really need something to help them look good.




Which is where my Product of the Day comes in; Sally Hansen Nail Growth Miracle Serum. Blimey, not only is it a mouthful, but it is also gobsmackingly good. if you want nails that grow really fast and want to see good results in a weekend, yes, a weekend, then this is the product for you too. This also seems to thicken the nail a bit too so they don't appear to be fine, see-through and weak-looking.


Sally Hansen Nail Growth Miracle Serum is £9.95 and last a really long time. I use mine every weekend and each bottle lasts me a few months, so really good value, and given the results, I'd actually be prepared to pay more!

Dead cool!

Buying from a skincare range with the word dead in it doesn't evoke much confidence does it?

But when it comes to Ahava, you really should!



Ahava is a beauty brand from Israel and is based on the shores of the Dead Sea. We all remember from school that the Dead Sea is the saltiest stretch of water in the world which means that, yes you float and that nothing can grow in it. However, the plants which grow on the shoreline are extremely precious and unique as they are brimming with skin-enhancing minerals. Brilliant!


I've been trying out a few products in the range and have also given some to my friends to try out.


The brand has four main pillars: Time to Smooth, Time to Hydrate, Time to Clear, Time to Revitalise. So there really is something for every kind of skin-type and age. Ahava blend totally natural ingredients with some more techie scientific ingredients which together are very powerful.


I was expecting the creams to smell unpleasantly, knowing that the Dead Sea area has a strong stench of sulphur. But no, they are very light and sweet smelling, so all good there!







The Time to Hydrate range is very good indeed. it glides onto your skin effortlessly and quenches the skin. I felt that after a few days my skin seemed clearer - less tired-looking and generally healthier. I combined the Essential Day Moisturiser, £28, with the Essential Reviving Serum, £40, and my skin felt good all day long. Sometimes, my face feels like it needs a moisturising top up towards the end of the working day. not with these products!






A couple of friend tried Age Control Day Moisturiser, £42, Age Control Night Nourishment, £45, and the Age Control Intensive Serum, £45. The verdict was a resoundingly positive one! The products all contain SPF 15 which is good and the minerals in the creams can help protect against sun damage too. The serum gives the skin a real lift and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles, while the moisturisers are very nourishing and so your skin looks fresher and more youthful.






While this isn't the most budget range on the market now, to be honest they do give your skin an extra zip, so I think well worth the money!