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Saturday, 26 January 2019

Skincare Empties January 2019 UK - Best and Worst

Best and Worst Skincare UK 2019

It's been a while since I've done a skincare empties, but I have been collecting a wide variety of skincare products that I've finished up to share with you guys, some I would re-purchase and some I wouldn't, so here's the low down on what's hot and what is so not...

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
1. Sister & Co True Cleanse*
2. Poundland Micellar Cleansing Water
3. Pixi Rose Caviar Essence*
4. The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalene*
The Ordinary Blog Post - https://pinkparadisebeauty.blogspot.com/2018/04/the-ordinary-skincare-review-and-photos.html
5. Aldi Lacura Charcoal Mud to Foam Cleanser
6. Derma V10 Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patches
7. Superdrug Cleansing Eye Makeup Remover Pads
8. Vitamasques Orange Slice Eye Pads*
9. Superdrug Vitamin E Hydrating Mist
10. Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser*
11. Aldi Lacura Daily Cleansing Glycolic Pads
12. Primark Micellar Cleansing Pads
13. Nuxe Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm*
14. Masque Bar Rose Gold Foil Sheet Mask
15. Simple Rich Moisture Sheet Mask
16. Simple Hydrating Sheet Mask
17. Derma V10 Hydrating Vitamin E Woven Face Mask
18. Aldi Lacura Moisture Complex Sheet Mask with Green Extract
19. Holler and Glow Hydrating Sheet Mask
20. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Recovery Mask
21. Garnier Pure Charcoal Black Tissue Mask
Testing 7 Drugstore Sheet Masks in 7 Days - https://youtu.be/4G60V3yucOM
22. Primark Skin Shot Energising Sheet Mask
23. Primark Cleansing Rinse Off Rose Mask
24. Hema Bambo Sheet Mask
25. Kruidvat Anti-Aging Argan & Grapeseed Oil Tissue Mask
26. Primark Cooling Cucumber Pads
27. Primark KPop Cooling Gerbara Pads
28. Holler and Glow Money Honey Hydro Gel Under Eye Masks
29. Primark Dreamy Lip 2 Step Lip Scrub & Mask
30. Montagne Jeunesse Overnight Moisture Mask from Primark
31. Aldi Lacura Caviar Day Cream SPF15
32. Aldi Lacura Caviar Night Cream
33. Aldi Lacura Caviar Day & Night Intensive Treatments
34. Aldi Lacura Caviar Facial Cleansing WIpes
35. Aldi Lacura Power Midnight Power Eye Care
36. Bioderma Micellar Water*
37. Glossier Priming Moisturiser*
38. Origins Ginzing Energy Boosting Gel Moisturiser*
39. Aldi Lacura Hot Cloth Cleanser
40. Pixi Rose Flash Balm*
41. Garnier Sensitive SPF 50+*
42. Australian Gold Tinted Mineral SPF50 Lotion*
43. Una Brennon Vitamin C+ Dark Circles Eye Cream*

SHOP MY FAVOURITES BELOW

The Best Drugstore Skincare Dupes You Need to Try

Drugstore Skincare Dupes

Happy Saturday guys, I hope you're all having a good one! Today I wanted to continue my Drugstore Skincare Series with a look at Five Skincare Dupes. Some of these are identical looking but others don't necessarily look the same, however they do perform in the same way, so here's my favourite five!

1. PREMIUM VERSION: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish £15.50 (100ml)

DUPE: Soap & Glory The Ultimelt £10 (100ml)

Now I'm already a big fan of the Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser, as it's such an iconic product that's been around for years and although this isn't too expensive, there is also plenty of drugstore dupes/versions now available. One of my favourite dupes for this, is the Soap & Glory The Ultimelt. This fundamentally does the same thing as it's a 'hot cloth cleanser', that cleanses and takes off make-up, it also comes with a muslin cloth too.

2. PREMIUM VERSION - Bioderma £15.50 (500ml)

DUPE: Garnier Micellar Water £4.99(400ml)

You may have already heard of numerous dupes for the cult Bioderma Micellar Water, however I wanted to share with you my personal drugstore favourite from Garnier. Essentially the Garnier Micellar Water performs in exactly the same way, except this is a much more affordable version that also comes in various sizes to suit your needs.

3. PREMIUM VERSION: Alpha H Liquid Gold £33.50 (100ml)

DUPE: Nip & Fab Glycolic FIX Night Pads EXTREME £14.95 (60 Pads)

The Nip + Fab Glycolic FIX Pads are such wonderful dupes for the popular Alpha H Liquid Gold. The only difference is the Nip + Fab ones already come saturated on a pad and the Alpha H version requires a cotton pad to be saturated. Having used both, I actually prefer the Nip + Fab ones because they are so easy and convenient to use, plus they are half the price too!

4. PREMIUM VERSION: Sunday Riley Flora Face Oil £70 (30ml)

DUPE: L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil £19.99 (30ml)

Sunday Riley is a brand that I have heard so much hype about lately, especially when it comes to their facial oil collection. The only thing is most of these oils start from £70 upwards, which is a tiny bit pricey! Thankfully I've found a lovely dupe for the Flora oil in the form of the L'Oreal Extraordinary Facial Oil. This helps hydrate and brighten the skin just like SR Flora does, except it's a fraction of the price. If you want to know why I adore the L'Oreal oil so much, then be sure to check out the post here where I explain in more detail.

5. PREMIUM VERSION: Glamglow Muds £39 (50g)

DUPE: L'Oreal Pure Clay £7.99 (50ml)

Ok so you may be sick of me going on about how fantastic the L'Oreal Pure Clay masks are, but I just wanted to give them one more mention as they really are such wonderful dupes for the Glamglow versions! All three of the clays perform in the same way and each targets a specific concern. Again I explain in more detail about each L'Oreal Mask here, regarding which dupe is which for the Glamglow ones and if you haven't already tried these then I definitely recommend you give them a go.

The Cult Beauty Product that Removes Makeup in Seconds..

Bioderma H20 Micellar Water

I've tried a fair few Micellar Waters from the Drugstore, but I've never actually tested out the iconic Bioderma, which I consider to be 'the crème de la crème of micellar waters'. Nowadays Micellar Waters have become a bit of a cult favourite within the beauty world thanks to the one and only Bioderma Créaline H20 and I was keen to finally see what all the fuss was really about...

When I first heard about Bioderma, at the time it was only available on Amazon or via a quick trip to France to a French pharmacy. But now we are lucky enough to have access to this product right on our doorstep.

I actually did pick mine up while I was in France as it is a little cheaper, but if you can't quite make the trip then Bioderma as a whole is now available from Boots, Boots.com, Amazon* and Feel Unique. Prices do vary, but for the 500ml bottle of Créaline H20 that I have, then this is around £19.

The solution can be used to cleanse the face or to remove make-up, either way this is a great quick and effective process if you're short for time.

Overall comparing this to drugstore formulas, I can now see why this has a huge following. Bioderma just has that edge over other formulas because it enables you to remove your makeup litrally in seconds, plus it's also fragrance free, demagogically tested and super for sensitive skin.

*Some links are affiliated but as always all opinions are my own.

A French Skincare Love Affair

French Skincare Haul

A few weeks back I visited the spectacular medieval city of Rouen in France and while I was in ore of all the beautiful churches and architecture I was also on a mission to find two things, Macaroons and a French Pharmacy. Luckily I found both, but of course I'm here to chat about skincare and not how amazing the macaroons were (although they were truly scrumptious!) So here's a round up of everything (skincare related) I picked up.

La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo

Now if you haven't already heard of this cult product, where have you been! The La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo is renowned for helping to clear up blemish's and it's something I've gone through several times if my skin's having a moment. This I picked up for €10,60 whereas here in the UK this retails for £15.50 for 40ml, so your saving around £5 depending on the exchange rate.

Bioderma

I feel like it was about time I finally tried out the infamous Bioderma as I've already tested out a fair few Drugstore Micellar Waters, so I will keep you updated on how this compares to the more affordable options. I picked up the large 500ml and there was actually two in a pack for €17,95 which is around £16, whereas a 500ml bottle in Boots retails for £19.

Caudalíe Beauty Elixir

I heard about this product a few years back through watching Fleur de Force. Fleur actually describes this as a bit of a 'princess product' as it essentially just hydrates the skin with a misting of divine smelling essential oils, so of course I needed to see what all the fuss was about. This retails for €9,95 in France which is roughly just over £8. Here you can order this from feelunique.com for £11.50 for 30ml.

Avéne Eye Contour Cream

I've been on the hunt for a day eye cream for a while now and so I thought I would give this Avéne one ago as I've heard a lot of good things about this because it's especially great if you have a sensitive eye area. However your actually better off getting this in the UK as it's a little bit cheaper.

Lastly the lovely lady at the pharmacy also gave me a ton of La Roche Posay samples to try, so again I will let you know if anything is good enough to buy in full size.

Have you tried anything from any of these brands, if so is there anything you can't live without or that I must try, I'd love to know your thoughts in the comment section below.

And if your wondering about those Macaroons, here they are in all their glory before they were demolished within a night!

Simple Micellar Cleansing Water Review and Photos

Simple Micellar Cleansing water

Within the last six months micellar waters have become big business, with drugstore brands finally introducing them to rival the original Bioderma for half the price. So far I have tried the Garnier, Nivea and Loral versions and had recently discovered Simple had also released a version too. Here's my thoughts.
Have you used any drugstore or high end micellar waters, if so what's your favourite? Leave me a comment down below to tweet me.

Simple Kind to Skin Micellar Water retails for £4.49 for 200ml and is compatible for all skin types including sensitive skin. This Simple version claims to remove make-up and cleanse, like most micellar waters. Being an avid fan of the Simple wipes, I was keen to try this to see how it compares with the others I had tested.

This Simple version is unscented and easily removed my make-up. I used this with cotton wool pads to remove my initial layer of make-up, before deep cleansing. The only negative for me was it did irritate my eyes a little when removing my eye make-up. Comparing it to the other drugstore versions I have used, the Garnier version is by far the best value for money and defiantly my favourite, it seems to work the best for me.

Garnier Micellar Water - Bioderma Dupe Review and Photos

I spotted this the other day and had to grab it as I thought it looked very similar to Bioderma.

I have started to notice a lot of Micellar Waters coming through into the drugstore and had already tried the Loreal version which was lovely for wiping off your make-up, but what sold me on this one was the size and value for money compared to the Loreal and of course the original Micellar water Bioderma.

I defiantly recommend the Garnier Version as it removes make-up, cleanses the skin, is for all skin types, is gentle on the face and for double the size compared to the Loreal one, it is a winner for me!