I don't know about you, but this lockdown has felt like the longest one yet! Luckily, I've been able to test out many new and exciting beauty releases to keep myself occupied and my skin glowing - here's my latest favourites round-up to celebrate these new kids on the beauty block!
The New Luxury Oil Cleanser: Beauty Cleanse Cabbage + Cranberry + Hemp Anti-Pollution Deep Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover*
(100ml, £26, link)
OK, so this cleanser might have one of the longest names in skincare history, but don't let that put you off because it's a dream to use! This is the second product release from the natural London based indie brand Beauty Cleanse, and after I tried their amazing multi-purpose Serum-In-Oil Drops late last year (read my review here if you missed it), I couldn't wait to test this newbie out as soon as it arrived.
Packaged in a sleek square glass bottle, this wonderfully inclusive Anti-Pollution Deep Cleansing Oil is 100% natural, cruelty-free, vegan-friendly, and it can be used by all skin types and genders. It's also very eco-friendly thanks to the innovative upcycling of superfood Hemp and Cranberry Seeds which usually go to the waste as by-products of the food industry. Here, they're given a new lease of life in a beautiful oil cleanser formula which emulsifies into a light milky texture when it comes into contact with water.
The result is a fragrance-free, lightweight, silky-feeling cleanser that effortlessly removes all traces of everyday dirt, pollution, impurities, SPF and make-up. I'd recommend it for anyone who lives or works in a city as it's brilliant for stressed-out skin and helps to combat blemishes too.
The New Home Beauty Treatment Device: PMD Personal Microderm Elite Pro*
(£269, link)
What's this I hear you cry? A brand new Personal Microderm device from PMD? Yes, please! With spa days, beauty salon trips and facialist appointments all off the cards until this lockdown lifts, now really is the best time to splash your cash and invest in a high-tech beauty device for those essential home skin care treatments.
Specially developed to deliver results that are on a par with those professional in-office treatments, the PMD Microderm Elite Pro is one of the most customisable microdermabrasion devices currently available on the market. This allows you to choose from a range of carefully crafted discs to cater for all your exfoliation needs, starting with ultra-sensitive to very intense.
I first reviewed the original
PMD Microderm Classic back in 2015
(check out my review here) and have enjoyed using that for many years, however, I did feel like I wanted something with a couple more bells and whistles, which is why I love this new
Elite Pro version so much.
The Elite Pro has three speed settings instead of one which makes it a lot easier to control and customise to your treatment needs, plus a much wider range of exfoliating discs with new luxe Face, Body and Blackhead caps. It also comes with its own case to keep all the accessories tidy, a charger and a 1-year warranty.
If you haven't tried microdermabrasion before, it's amazing for helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as improving the overall appearance of blemishes and large pores. I try to do a home treatment session once or twice a month as part of my anti-ageing skincare routine and always recommend following up with a moisturising face mask. Give it a go!
The New Luxury Body Lotion: NSF NeuroSkinFeeds The MicroMilk*
(250ml, £33, link)
For those who are in the market for a seriously luxurious and ultra-pampering body lotion to help their skin be the softest its ever been, look no further. This exciting new second product release from NeuroSkinFeeds is called the MicroMilk and it's simply the antidote to dry and scaly winter skin. It's gentle enough for sensitive skin types to use too.
MicroMilk has an interesting holistic formula that features Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil with 1% CBD which is ideal for nourishing and regenerating sensitive skin thanks to its natural anti-inflammatory and moisturising properties. The CBD element assists in providing soothing benefits for the mind, whilst Aloe Vera Gel helps to hydrate and reduce any feelings of itchiness, and Shea Butter instantly softens, tones and conditions the skin. A must-try for anyone who is feeling stressed and has dry skin.
Nourish London Skincare Essentials Kit in Balance*
(£29, link)
I often get asked what the best brands and products are to switch to when someone wants to make the change to the world of green beauty, and one brand that I recommend a lot are Nourish London. They have recently launched a range of Skincare Essentials Kits which makes testing out and compiling a new skincare routine super easy!
Each kit features a travel size of the four main products that every great skincare routine should have; a cleanser, toner, serum and moisturiser. There are currently five different kits to try to suit a wide range of skin types and concerns, so naturally I was drawn to the 'Balance' kit which is for oily and combination skin.
This kit includes Nourish's Balance Detoxifying Cleanser (50ml), Balance Refining Toning Mist (50ml, Balance Nutritious Peptide Serum (15ml) and Balance Essential Moisturiser (15ml). It's vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, made in the UK and comes packaged in a fair-trade cotton zip bag. Worth £38, you save yourself a neat £9 - bargain!
What are you loving at the moment?
