Indeed Labs Fillume Moisturiser

The Claims

"Restores the look of facial contours.

Plumps the appearance of furrow lines and smile/laugh lines.

Improves skin tone and texture of skin.

Improves topical hydration levels which counteracts the natural decline of skin’s density.

Bring volume where it’s needed! fillume volumising moisturiser is a combination of clinically proven ingredients designed to help target the appearance of subtle facial volume loss at the skin’s surface. Sesamin (from seeds of sesame), hyaluronic acid, and a molecular network of natural biopolymers help skin appear fuller, firmer and smoother without invasive treatments."

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."

Eyebrow Grooming

Eyebrows, pretty much all of us have them, and we all groom them at some point or another, but what method do we choose and why.

I know I started off plucking my eyebrows back in my teens, it was cheap, the cost of a pair of tweezers and you could do it at home. Back then I don't think there was much of a focus on eyebrows as a fashion statement as much as they are these days with "eyebrow trends". The pressure is on for a great pair of brows.

But whatever trend you follow and whatever shape you choose depends on you and your preferences; so here is a quick low down of some pros and cons of eyebrow shaping.

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."

NARS Blusher in Sex Appeal

Another makeup post so soon after the one about the Lancome Teint Idole foundation, I must be having a flush. But what is more fitting than blusher to come after foundation, after all, once we've created a good base we need a little colour in our lives.

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24hr 005

I know I've said I won't be featuring makeup heavily on this blog, however I do still wear it and will feature it from time to time. Like today with my favourite foundation in the whole wide world..... (as if I've tried all the foundations doh)

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24hr foundation in 005 also known as Beige Ivorie.

Latest in Beauty Box

Getting nostalgic for a moment about my old blogging life, I realised after searching for a good beauty box that I was there at the birth of beauty boxes in this country. I probably was even amongst the first to sign up for Glossybox. I remember the debates between bloggers about how good, or bad it would be. Then the initial hiccups, the lovers, the haters, the mehs.

And now five years on, there are so many different beauty boxes to choose from, catering from the younger generation (So Susan) to those on a budget (Glossybox, You Beauty Discovery, Birchbox) to those who don't mind spending more but don't want a monthly subscription (Latest in Beauty, U Feel Unique) Even specialising in certain areas such as nails (Nail Box) or for vegans (LoveLula) or those who want organic products (Naturisimo) and that's not even an exhaustive list.

There were so many in fact that when I decided I wanted to try them again, the only way I managed to make a decision about which box to buy was the fact that Latest in Beauty allowed you to choose your own contents. Less surprise and more delight for me, having had a few too many boxes in the past containing makeup products that were completely wrong for my skin tone. It also isn't subscription based which is ideal for just trying it out, as no one wants to sign up for something to discover they hate it.

Anyway, putting nostalgia aside for a moment I just wanted to quickly run through what I had in my box;

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

Under Construction

It's been a long time since I last ran a blog, that blog (Ms Red's Beauty Blog) was semi successful in its following and I know it will take me a while to build back up to that here. I'll even admit I've forgotten the HTML coding I used to know amongst many other bits of pertinent information for running a blog, and don't get me started on the contacts I've lost along the way.

I thought I'd just lay out my rough plans for this blog, Mrs Red's Beauty Blog, in an introductory post and see how I go, I'm older, hopefully wiser and certainly busier than I used to be so won't be posting every day like many younger bloggers can or I'll just wear myself out.

My plans mostly include;