Dr Organic Royal Jelly Eye Serum

I picked up Dr Organic Royal Jelly Eye Serum in my first build a box from Latest in Beauty back in March, it was the full sized version and as such has lasted quite a while. In fact I'd say I've at least another two or three months of use left in it so far.

Latest in Beauty Box

I've posted about Latest in Beauty before when I detailed what I ordered in my 'make your own box' back in March, since then obviously I've used up all of what I'd ordered so I thought it time to make up another box, last time I chose the six item box, this time I've gone for the nine item box and pretty much like in my last box I've opted for skin care products to try out rather than makeup.

So here's what I ordered this time;

Tony Moly I'm Real Avocado Mask Sheet - Nutrition

Tony Moly I'm Real Sheet Mask

After gushing on about how much I loved the Tony Moly Aloe sheet mask last month I'm back to tell you about another mask I thoroughly enjoyed using, and that was the Avocado mask from the same I'm Real range.

Nude ProGenius Rescue Oil

Nude ProGenius Rescue Oil

Bravura London Lactic Acid

Bravura London Lactic Acid

Holika Holikia Silky Foot Mask Sheet

I work on my feet, have done for twelve years, that's eight hours a day, five days a week. I haven't done the maths but that's a lot of time standing up, not counting any time outside of work either, so obviously the skin on my feet gets a bit battered. So with that in mind, I decided to give Holika Holikia Silky Foot Mask Sheet a try.

Strivectin Illuminating Serum

I chose Strivectin's Illuminating Serum in my 'build a box' from Latest in Beauty primarily from the claims that it would "diminish dull skin, even skin tone and enhance overall clarity," of the skin. My skin isn't particularly dull but I do have different skin tones across my face, from perfectly decent to the Rudolph the red nosed reindeer affect and a few other shades in-between. So anything that could even out those tones would get a thumbs up from me.

All About Hand Care

I'm going to let you in on a 'skincare hack' I discovered a while ago all about hand care, I came to this realisation after years of having major issues every winter with the skin on my hands, like my mother before me, when the winter comes along the skin on my hands throws up the white flag of surrender and goes into meltdown.

I would have liked to have shown you how my hands looked during that time but I haven't any photos as I no longer get into that state for one reason and one reason only.

Dry Body Brushing, How and Why.

Something I've started doing again recently after a very, very long break from doing so, is dry body brushing. I use a sisal mitt which I picked up for 50p from a local shop, one side is sisal, a durable natural plant fibre and fairly scratchy, the other side is a soft flannel.

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish

The Claims

"Free from mineral oil, it has a rich and creamy texture and swiftly removes all traces of face and eye make up, even stubborn mascara. Phase two is the polishing. Polish off the cream using the pure muslin cloth to gently dislodge dead skin cells and help reveal clean, soft and radiant skin. Naturally active ingredients include eucalyptus and cocoa butter for smoother, cleaner skin."

Elizabeth Arden 8hr Cream

The Claims

"Moisturise and protect anytime, anyway you choose. Shape brows, revitalise shine, soothe dry hands and smooth cuticles and nails. Also for symptoms of chapping, peeling or flaking due to minor burns, sunburn, windburn, scrapes, abrasions or cracked lips."

Inlight Organic Body Oil with Arnica

The Claims

"A deeply warming, soothing body oil with a complex of plants and astringent herb extracts to relax, rejuvenate and promote suppleness and elasticity and leave your skin with a lustrous, silky sheen."

Sanctuary Polishing Hot Cloth Cleanser

Sanctuary Polishing Hot Cloth Cleanser

The Claims

"Beeswax, cocoa butter, coconut & jojoba oil & soothing camomile are blended into this nourishing creamy cleanser & when partnered with the gently exfoliating muslin cloth delivers a quick & powerful cleansing result. Dead skin cells, dirt & impurities are gently buffed away to reveal skin that is perfectly clean, soft & glows with health."

Bravura London Glycolic Acid

Today's star is the Green Bottle

The Claims

"Our unique new formulation is infused with extracts of lavender and can be used 3-4 times a week giving far superior results to a peel used once a week. It helps to fade hyperpigmentation from sun damage or acne, reduces the appearance of fine lines, exfoliates dry skin without being abrasive and reduces acne breakouts."

Bravura London Salicylic Acid

Today's star is the Blue Bottle

The Claims

"This 2% daily salicylic acid exfoliator is the perfect choice for treating skin complaints such as blackheads, enlarged pores, congested skin and acne where the skin is oily. Because these skin conditions are caused by the skin being clogged by excess oil and dead skin, using a peel daily will give far superior results than using a stronger peel once a week."

Bravura London Calendula Toner

The Claims

"Purifying Calendula Toner is an effective facial astringent recommended for normal and normal to oily skin. Its normalising pH helps to fight bacteria, making it particularly valuable for skin types with partial oiliness and break outs. PH 3.8

This exfoliating facial toner combines the effective exfoliation properties of 10% Glycolic Acid and 3% Lactic Acid with hydrating aloe vera and healing calendula extract. It works to remove the last traces of cleanser, along with dead skin cells and excess oil to leave skin feeling smooth, soft and ready for the next stage in your skincare routine."

Dr Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Day Cream

The Claims

"This hydrating day cream is light enough to use every day but rich enough to nourish even dry skin. With medium chain triglycerides from organic virgin coconut oil, this face cream can help improve hydration, firmness and skin tone using plant extracts and organic oils. Deeply nourishing, wonderfully soothing, and designed to smooth and even the skin tone."

Cult 51 Night Cream

Last time I covered Cult 51 Immediate Effects Serum and today I'm going to cover Cult 51 Night Cream. The night cream retails for £125 for 50ml, £30 more than the serum and a whopping £220 if you wanted to buy both, the price alone makes you think this cream must be fantastic for your skin. But is it?

Image taken from Cult Beauty

Cult 51 Immediate Effects Serum

I'm going to jump right in now with a post on a serum that was recommended to me via a friend who knows about my on going hunt for a decent eye cream that targets fine lines under the eye, which I appear to be developing despite my best efforts to battle them.

That serum is the Cult 51 Immediate Effects Serum coming in at a staggering £95 for 30ml.

Image taken from Cult Beauty