You know that product you’ve been dying to try but don’t know if it’s worth it. Let me know and I’ll review it for you! I’ll give you my honest opinion and let you know if I think it’s worth it! Seriously! You can even give me your skin type, hair color, etc, and I’ll try it on people with traits similar to you!
A bright side of the very strange year that was 2020 - it gave me lots of time to focus on things I normally don’t make time for.
One of those things was focusing on my skin. I haven’t gone out in public without makeup on since my teen years! Between the daily makeup wear, stress, the sun, aging, hormones, and pollutants in the air my pores were in desperate need of some TLC. The kind people from Derma E sent me an amazing care package of products to help out with that. The products they sent include hyaluronic acid, when I’m learning is the secret to having well hydrated skin! Their Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Water Eye Gel came in especially handy when I’d need to freshen up after a good cry.
I’m pleased to report that, by the end of 2020 I achieved what was previously unthinkable to me, something I didn’t think I would ever feel confident doing: sharing photos of my bare makeup free face! So enjoy these ones of me in the shower, washing away the year that was 2020. (And maybe treat yourself to some Derma Eproducts!)@dermae-blog
Hi! i just got my new partner discount code for Teami Blends and its my biggest one yet! You can save 30% off of your purchase of $50 using code: JACQUELINEHOLIDAY10
i just started using this lightweight moisturizer about a week ago and it’s become my favorite product, replacing the overnight sleep mask!
Let me know what you try and how much you’re loving it!
Every time I make a big lifestyle change my skin suffers for it and so three weeks into my new fitness and diet regime I’ve been left with super dry skin that is in need of a bit of extra TLC. I don’t have dry skin naturally so none of my beauty products are really geared up to deal with it apart from my go-to oils and now this new apocothary-style wonder from Benefit.
Instant Comeback* is a clear gel-like serum to be applied before your moisturiser in the and/or under makeup in the morning and my skin loves it. I always get a little nervous trialling new skincare products, especially serums, but I’ve had absolutely no issues with this bad boy which is one of the reasons I love it even more. The morning after using just two pumps of Instant Comeback my skin looks and feels glowy, plump and really healthy which is quite the transformation – I liken it to the difference I see after using my Alpha h Liquid Gold but with a little more moisture. It helps firm the skin too, and now I’m on the wrong side of 25 I need all the anti-ageing help I can get with my expressive features!
A little bit higher than the seemingly normal Benefit price of £24.50, a bottle of Instant Comeback will cost you £36 but a like a lot of serums and richer skin products a little really does go a long way and with it’s handy pump system you won’t over-apply in a hurry. But if you’re really worried, Benefit offer a 28 day money back guarantee with their b.right! skincare so if you don’t love it, you don’t lose out – however I’d be very surprised if anyone took this bottle back. I can’t recommend this serum enough and I’d say it’s definitely one to invest in as we move ever-closer to the Autumn months.
You can find Benefit’s Instant Comeback Serum on their website here for £36.
Have you tried any of Benefit’s skincare range? Would you add this bottle to your shelf?
Tweet us @xameliax @BenefitUK and tell us which Benefit skincare product is your favourite #instantcomeback
.Detox and Cleanse In Whole New Way | Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Charcoal Wash and Mask.
I have quite large pores on my cheeks that get blocked very easily especially when exercising a lot in warm weather. I find sometimes even with my Clarisonic it can be quite hard to get my skin completely clean so I occasionally need to reach for something a bit more heavy duty. Boots have released a new range of Tea Tree and Witch Hazel skincare products with active charcoal to help detox the skin leaving it feeling super clean and clear and I’ve been testing them out!
Their new Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Active CharcoalFacial Wash* andFace Mask* come in simple packaging that are easy to handle and fit right in on your shelf of every day face products, however both are jet black when you squeeze them out and they gave me a bit of a shock when I slapped them on my face! You only need the tiniest bit of the face wash to get a good lather on and although it looks a bit scary it’s easily rinsed away with a warm flannel leaving your skin incredibly clean. For me I found I needed to use an oil(favourites being thisandthis) afterwards as it did leave parts of my face feeling a little dry but for a good old pore cleanout it’s amazing.
I tend to use the mask once a week and I love it. It doesn’t dry down completely and crack like a clay mask (which for some reason I expected) but it’s easily applied and left for 10 minutes before again rinsing off with a flannel to reveal perfect pores and a very clean feeling behind. I’m really impressed with both of the products and they have an incredible price point too. I would have never thought to put Charcoal on my face but I’m a total convert – a great little skincare duo that work well and won’t break the bank.
You can find the new range on the Boots websiteherestarting form just £2.87 as an introductory offer!
Have you tried any Boost Skincare? Would you pick these up next time you’re in and give them a go?
.My New Luxury Summer Love | NEOM Wild Mint & Mandarin Body Scrub.
Over the past year I’ve picked up a real penchant for pampering and for me a luxurious body scrub is the crème de la crème. I’ve found a couple in the past that have truly excited me including Neom’s Real Luxury Body Scrub* and to my glee they’ve only gone and released another one with this stunning Great Day Wild Mint & Mandarin Body Scrub* (£34)!
You many have also noticed the super slick new packaging design that comes along with this new scent – I absolutely love it! With their new white and black labels NEOM now fits in right at home on the shelf with my other higher end beauty products and looks incredibly smart. Fancy new labels aside, a scrub is only as good as in contents and I’m happy to report that this beautiful new scent is simply to die for. It smells like summer wandering through an orchard with a mojito in hand - a real zingy, refreshing scent and as always the essential oils leave your skin feeling so soft after use I often find I can skip moisturiser altogether. I like to use mine before a night out as a luxury way to pamper and invigorate me into the party mood!
A little goes a long way with NEOM scrubs so although the £34 price tag may seem a little daunting in comparison to those you find on the shelf in Boots, you really do get what you pay for. A fantastic way to exfoliate and moisturise your skin and add a little bit of luxury into your shower session with a scent that fills the room as soon as you open the lid. I’m crossing fingers NEOM keep bringing out scrubs for all their scent ranges because I will quite happily work my way through every single one!
You can find all of NEOM’s stunning candles and skin care products on their website here - they’re fast becoming one of my absolute favourite brands.
Have you tried this new body scrub scent? What’s your favourite NEOM product?
1. Oil production has decreased dramatically. Don’t have to wash my hair everyday, or even use oil absorbing pads on my skin.
2. No extreme dryness thus far (crossing my fingers it stays this way). I have still been able to use benzoyl peroxide for spot treatment. I do put on chap stick more frequently, but I definitely don’t have horribly dry lips.
3. I have experienced mild discomfort in my back, nothing debilitating. I continue to exercise regularly.
Today, I went to the dermatologist and I will begin a higher dosage once I finish my current prescription.
Sending my best to everyone out there as we continue our clear skin journeys!
So I thought I’d be giving an update sooner. But the fact is…it’s day 8 and changes have been pretty minimal.
About the pictures above…the one on the left is of me like 2 weeks before starting accutane. I decided to take the drug less because of the acne and more because of my severe oil. It constantly looks like I’m sweaty, and it’s very uncomfortable. Also, sorry about my wild beard haha. The picture on the right is today. I don’t look oily because I just washed my face. The white dots are where I applied benzoyl peroxide.
I have experienced thus far no dryness (except maybe my hair?). I have also noticed no decrease in oil production. The good news..I have no active or painful blemishes at the moment! I put the benzoyl peroxide on red spots.
But anyway, my original purpose for writing this post was to express my discouragement today. The last two nights I have felt bloated with a stomach ache, and today I experienced some discomfort in my back. And of course I feed in to bad feelings by reading horror stories on the internet. I’m having second thoughts about taking the drug, in short. I can handle these effects for 6 months, but I worry that I could end up like the unlucky few who have dealt with a lifetime of problems.
I don’t know what to do. Perhaps it’s too early to judge. For now, I plan on seeing how the month goes and consulting with my dermatologist at my next appointment.
Took my first accutane pill & prepared my first arsenal of skin care products to fight side effects. Wish me luck! I will try to update semi-frequently. And always let me know if you have any questions ❤
I’m so tired. Red eyes and mental fog. Almost every thought is about my skin. How does this lighting make me look? I feel a slight tinge here- will this be a new blemish? Which way should I position my face to show the least amount of acne? Is my current acne product working? When’s my next dermatologist appointment? Will my oily skin ever go away? Are others staring at my skin? What do they see?
I just want a break. I want to be free from these thoughts. To sit, carefree and comfortable, under fluorescent lights.
All those suffering from acne on tumblr have really helped me. We are really strong. Acne is a taxing reality. But we remain beautiful and we continue. Can we all go on a retreat together?
A safe-space where we could freely talk about acne to understanding ears. Take selfies together and talk about how we are flawless and wonderful and how we will (or won’t) have clear skin one day. And that’s okay.
1.Do not suggest acne products: it’s a kind gesture, but chances are we know. We’ve tried it. Our cabinets are overflowing with products that have failed us. My bathroom looks like a small chemistry lab.
2.Do not draw correlations between acne and our diet: I tried drinking 8 waterbottles a day, eating organic, cutting out sugar, filling up on a laundry list of fruits and vegetables. It’s not often the solution. A lot of us would have clear skin if it were that easy.
3.Do not talk about your so-called acne: As I’m sitting here drowning in my own face oil and covered in multiple pimples, I am incredibly envious of your one red dot that apparently, for you, constitutes ‘acne.’ Give me that acne plz.
4.Do not tell us “you can’t see our acne”: Yes you can. So can I. Your feigned blindness to it does more harm than it does good.
Hello everybody with summer fast approaching here is your regular reminder that:
Everyone needs to wear sunscreen
SPF 50 is pretty much the best protection you can get, an SPF higher than that will have the same effect
Melanin does not protect you from skin cancer
Tanning is caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation
Spending the majority of your life receiving regular large doses of UV radiation without any skin protection is a good way to get skin cancer
Don’t use tanning beds, and don’t go sun tanning
Wear your fucking sunscreen
Okay, people are clowning in the replies, so let’s try this again:
Sunburn is an uncomfortable short term problem caused by being out in the sun for too long without sunscreen. Some people are more susceptible to it than others. Melanin does protect you from sunburn, so people with dark skin are less likely to get burned, but also sometimes people just have a natural resistance to sunburn (or lack of resistance) - I’m white as hell, and literally the only time in my life I’ve gotten a sunburn was when I spent a whole day outside in a swimsuit without putting on sunscreen when I was a kid, and all I got was a minor burn across my shoulders. Never experienced that whole ‘peeling’ thing y’all are talking about, sounds super gross and uncomfortable tho. Rip to all the rest of you but i’m different.
Skin cancer is fucking cancer. It has nothing to do with sunburn, apart from both being caused by a lot of unprotected sun exposure. If you have skin, you are at risk of getting skin cancer. I have little to no risk of getting sunburn, but I still wear sunscreen, because I am protecting myself from fucking skin cancer.
If someone is basically immune to sunburn, then that’s awesome, but we still need to use just as much sunscreen as everyone else. Because we can still get skin cancer. Immunity to sunburn is not a sign that you can go easy on the sunscreen. And honestly, if you’ve got dark skin, you should probably be extra paranoid about applying sunscreen, because the majority of information on recognizing skin cancer is meant specifically for recognizing it on white skin. If you’re black/brown, it will probably take you longer to be diagnosed if you get skin cancer. And cancer is one of those things that you want diagnosed and treated very quickly, so you should be extra motivated to not get skin cancer in the first place.
Everyone needs to wear sunscreen. Wear your fucking sun screen.
There are a lot of charts like this readily available online.
The thing to be aware of is that type 6 skin typically has later diagnosis of skin cancer. There are a lot of factors that can play into this. People with this skin type may receive different medical care in some countries. It may be more difficult for people with this skin type to see warnings such as “unusually coloured moles”. But even in countries where type 6 skin is the majority, there is a lack of knowledge around skin cancer. People may assume that a suspicious mole is anything else in the world before they see a doctor about it.
Skin cancer caught early on can be as easily dealt with as cutting out a minor freckle. The “cure” can be less worrisome than getting a tattoo.
Skin cancer caught late can kill.
It’s very unfair, but it’s worth being aware that radiation damage through the skin can occur across the breadth of humanity.
“My skin remains clear and healthy” write in on your problem areas with moisturizer or cleanser as you go about your daily skin routine for best results.
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