Currently Loving: Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm

Emma Hardie Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm £34 Feel Unique here

After getting onto my third tub of the Emma Hardie I thought it was about time I told you why it's been a constant repurchase for me. Being a cleansing balm addict (this post here would've given that away)  one of the cult balms I was yet to try was the Emma Hardie Amazing face Moringa Cleansing Balm. 

From first use I knew it was one of those perfect cleansers - it was an absolute pleasure to use as it left my skin feeling soft but without an oily film, not tight or dry and smells absolutely incredible. I'm not too much of an ingredient junkie but it seems that it's only lovely ingredients here as it doesn't irritate my skin in any way - vitamin E, moringa seed and wild sea fennel but minus mineral oil which does have a tendency to break me out.

The packaging is where I become picky. Firstly it's in a pot which I don't find too sanitary as I much prefer a squeezy tube and secondly there seems to be a fault with all 3 tubs I've owned leaking as the lid isn't secure. Negativity aside, the actual balm is divine, so soothing and relaxing to massage into the skin. A small amount warmed up in my hands is perfect, I apply it all over my face and was off with a warm muslin cloth. I've even been using it on my lashes and lids to remove intense eye makeup without any irritation or stinging - massive thumbs up from me! The texture is absolutely incredible, it feels so nourishing and luxurious on the skin. I've finally found my favourite balm cleanser.....5th time's a charm      

Overnight Skin Treats

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate £36 here, Origins Drink Up Intensive £20 here

As much as I'd love everything in my stash to achieve amazing results this rarely happens, especially with skincare. It's rare my picky self ventures out of the usual skincare routine but thanks to some seriously dehydrated skin giving me a push in the right direction I've discovered two absolute gems... 

First up is Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate, an elixir which claims to replenish the skin with moisture. Feeling totally weightless on the skin but really nourishing at the same time. After using the Kiehl's for the first time and stumbling out of bed the next morning to go give my skin some good scrutiny in the mirror, I smiled. I actually smiled AT my skin, which is something completely new for the girl that is usually frowning and poking. My skin tone looked much more even and calm, my blemish looked less red and inflamed - it was pretty spectacular. About four drops of this after toning does the job, pressed into my skin with my finger tips and left overnight. 

After that success with Kiehl's, as I applied Origins Drink Up Intensive and inhaled the peachy scent I thought there was just no way it could beat the effects the Kiehl's had... The cream with a gel like consistency feels like a heavier moisturiser that my skin literally 'drunk up' overnight leaving me waking up to practically glowing skin. Despite this being designed for dry skin types I felt it worked amazingly on my combination skin, t-zone was less greasy and dry patches were significantly reduced. All in all balancing everything out making my makeup last longer on my skin as a result. Another big winner!

Both of these are something I use once a week, a night before an event or the night after a little boogie when I didn't get too much sleep. Some pretty hefty claims on my part but something you'll only see if you try for yourself! I can't rave enough about these! 

What are your overnight skin treats?

All that we can do, is smile

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that one of the reasons why my face has been a little absent from my blog was the current state of my skin.
I think a lot of it was to do with the fact that I've recently come of the pill, which tends to help with outbreaks. It's calmed down a little now, but I'm still getting random little whiteheads and outbreaks, I'm sure this is supposed to have stopped by now, I'm nearly 24!
Lots of you have told me I have lovely skin, but you should know that I wear a ton of make up, I can't leave the house without concealer and foundation. I even wear make-up when I go running. Without it, my confidence is ziltch. nada. zero. I even hate taking my make up off infront of my boyfriend every night, and going make-up free for the beach on holiday. If I went to my office tomorrow with no make-up on, no one would even recognize me.
So I've decided to try and take a few steps in the right direction to try and improve my skin, I'm so sick of it affecting my mood, I really want to change my attitude towards it. I'm going to try and drink a litre and a half of water every day, eat healthier and change my skincare routine (which basically consists of face-wipes at the moment, I know you'll all tell me off for this).
I bought this Clinique '1,2,3 Step' cleanse, tone and moisturize set. I bought the starter pack which was £20 just to see if it agrees with me. I've been using it for 2 weeks now, I'm not really sure if it's made a massive difference to my skin if I'm honest. I don't know if I'll go for the full size bottles yet, I don't really like the smell of the cleanser and moisturizer is pretty hard to get out of the bottle. I don't know why they put it in a hard plastic bottle, surely a squeezy tube makes more sense?! 
Do any of you have confidence issues with your skin? What products have you tried that have helped? Have you tried Clinique 1,2,3 Step?

Skin Saviour: Ren Invisible Pores Detox Mask

Ren Invisible Pores Detox Mask £18

Only having taken my favourite bits on holiday with me I've seen products I consider staples yet haven't shared! (See my hair hero Kerastase Elixir Ultime here)

Elements such as face masks and exfoliators don't tend to carry too much of an influence in my skincare routine, purely out of laziness and the fact that both of them have remained the same for years, both being from Ren. The face mask in particular being one of my firm favourites, the Invisible Pores Detox Mask, which is a product that gets saved for those good old weekend pampers.

Ren is an AH-mazing skincare brand I know I can totally trust to be full of good ingredients and no nasties, part of their combination skin range, the Invisible Pores Detox Mask is something my love affair with goes back years. As far as claims go I have to agree! Draws out impurities, helps reduce pore size and blackheads as well as leaving skin purified, smoothed and toned. In terms of application, when I remember it's usually once every two weeks, even though Ren recommends once a week. It takes around 20 minutes for the clay to dry followed by me washing it off with warm water. The texture of the mask is something amazing, so silky and smooth and even though it does harden on the skin it's not unpleasant at all! 

A bit of a skin SOS, something that gets dragged out of my stash whenever my skin is in desperate need of rescuing. It's one of those instant gratification products I know I can always rely on, I honestly can't rave about this face mask enough, it puts the few others I've dared to try to shame - overall a huge thumbs up from me!  

Skincare Disclaimer: Skincare products are very personal. Remember that what works on my skin may not work for you! For reference my skin type is combination.

How To: Maintain A Tan

Last year I remember spending days of hours soaking up the suns rays with a minimal factor slapped all over myself only for my glowing skin to significantly decrease after stepping onto that heavily air-conditioned plane. Not to mention getting back to the cold weather in london. Being less of a sun junkie this year I've been slapping on a few extra products to help maintain my glow. 

Whilst I was still in Ibiza every evening I'de apply some after sun, Lierac Apres Soleil is my one of choice as it's very cooling, sinks into the skin really easily, smells amazing and hydrates dry skin. I do pick this up in France but have found it on Feel Unique here

Just before I got on the plane I slathered my skin in some good old Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula, Boots do some really handily mini bottles and this being under 100ml means it was perfect for travelling. It kept my skin hydrated throughout the flight as well as had me smelling like a yummy chocolate      

Right so the tricky bit, after a couple of days skin starts peeling, looking a day flakey and dry and just generally looking a tad lifeless. That's where the big guns come in, I've been reaching for Clarins Moisture Rich Body Lotion which was a free gift with purchase but I'm definitely considering buying the full bottle. It feels super luxurious on the skin and the formula is very rich and nourishing. Another product I've been loving is Neal's Yard Wild Rose Body Elixir, which is really wowing me at the moment so be prepared for a product rave coming your way soon! It's unlike anything I've ever tried before but in a nutshell is an intensely hydrating body cream.

If I'm going on I'll apply some St Tropez Skin Illuminator in Rose, which isn't sticky, sinks in immediately and adds a lovely glow to the skin, just to give it that extra bit of colour. 

So that's everything I've been religiously applying to try and maintain my tan before my next holiday! 

What are your favourite products for maintaining a tan?

Prepping The Skin For Summer Sun

I've never really gotten into a tanning routine before as it's something I found very tedious and extremely dull - eventhough I love the effect of being bronzed I just can't bring myself to sit and bake for an entire day. As I haven't been in the sun since christmas time this year I thought I would try something new to prepare my skin for seeing the sun... the tan promoters as I like to call them.

First up, my body. For this I've been reaching for Institut Esthederm Uv inCellium Spray. It's a water spray which contains ingredients that helps skin adapt to it's environment by preparing your skin for sun exposure by boosting its natural defences. It also encourages melanin production so my skin hopefully won't have a panic attack and burn when I lay in the Ibiza sun. I've been using it all over my body morning and evening as it's actually surprisingly moisturising! The scent reminds me of summer too which just adds to the anticipation! 

For my face I've been using By Terry Serum Terrybly Sun Booster, which doesn't include DHA (the fake tan ingredient) but instead claims to use the skins mechanisms to develop natural pigmentation and create a glowing, natural tan. It acts as a great base for makeup as it's a gel texture and dries matt, as well as smelling amazing!

Having sensitive skin, especially when in the sun I've also been reaching for some A84 Peptide-6 Pro-Melanin by a great brand,  Etat Pur. It's made for preparing sensitive skin for exposure to the sun as well as helping the skin protect itself against harmful UV rays. It's really moisturising, unscented and very lightweight. Being unscented and non-sticky it's perfect before leaving the house as I can just slap it on without waiting to get dressed or the scent interfering with my perfume.

If I feel like this all needs a bit of a top up I've grabbed some Guerlain Terracotta Serum Tan Prolonging Serum which is more if you've already got a tan so I'll be saving that one for the actual holiday.

Does this stuff work miracles? The jury is still out on that one...only time will tell!

Have you ever used tan promoters?

Liana Beauty Award: Kiehl's Creme De Corps

I've dabbled here and there in other body moisturisers but none of them seem to have everything that Kiehl's Creme De Corps does...

As my skin is less dry in summer I tend to put the intensive 24 hour body moisturiser away and bring out a lighter one. I look for moisturisers that don't interfere with my tan, aren't sticky so I'm not lying in bed being unable to move but also have a lighter texture as I don't need such hydrating properties in summer.

It's not heavily scented which is great as it doesn't interfere with my perfume. I normally apply it after showering onto damp skin, wait a couple of minutes for it to be absorbed (really fast!) and then get dressed. 

Kiehl's always have the cutest bottle designs too! The one above is a celebrate Britain theme and starts at £8.50 and £1 goes to SportsAid. 500ml will keep you going a while too but there are also smaller travel sizes available. 

Have you ever tried Kiehl's Creme De Corps? What's your favourite body moisturiser?

PS- my lips are from this post here!

Brand Alert: Dr Nick Lowe Skincare

If you follow me on twitter you're probably bored of hearing about the endless 'Dr Nick Lowe is amazing', 'I love the Dr Nick Lowe range' tweets so after 10 weeks of treatment at Dr Lowe's Cranley Clinic I felt it was about time to get down to the nitty gritty and give you a heads up on the brand. 

As well as having a clinic in London Dr Nick Lowe also has a range of affordable skincare that can be found in Boots. There are four ranges which are the Anti Blemish Range, Anti Age Range, Skin Solutions Range and Secret Is Out Range. There was one reason this brand appealed to me before I had even been to see Dr Lowe at the Cranley Clinic, I really liked the idea of a Doctors brand especially one that I  had seen some very impressive results on a couple of my friends in a short space of time.

The products I've been using is mainly from the Anti Blemish and Anti Age Range but here are the ones that stood out to me were...

- The Oil Control Day Cream (£15.31) a bit thicker than the creams I'm used to but it was hydrating as well as helping control blemishes. Full review here

- Hydrating Foaming Cleanser (£10.20) a white foam that can be used all over the face. It does leave that tight feeling on the skin but that can always be counteracted with a moisturiser. Even if I wasn't wearing makeup during the day I still felt as though it was removing all the grime

- Spot Gel (£9.18) I was seriously impressed with this after trying out soo many! Make sure to use up to four times a day and can also be applied over makeup       Full review here

- Sebum Control Cleanser (£10.80) I thought of this as more of a toner as I would just dab some onto a cotton pad and wipe over my t-zone after using the Hydrating Foaming Cleanser

Being such an affordable range with fuss free simple products I've noticed I'm not the only one obsessed with the range. Recently it seems everyone I know has something from Dr Lowe in their bathroom cabinet! One of my friends actually called herself a 'face cream stalker' the other day for the extreme lengths she took searching multiple Boots stores around London to find the Oil Control Day Cream!

It's certainly proved to be very popular even though I am quite fickle with my skincare and don't stick to one brand Dr Nick Lowe is the brand thats taking up the majority of my routine. I have had a noticeable difference in the appearance of skin but this could also be due to treatments with Dr Lowe at the Cranley Clinic in conjunction with all his products!

Overall I think the range is definitely worth giving a go especially if you've got troublesome skin! Have you tried anything from the Dr Nick Lowe range?

Skincare Disclaimer: Skincare products are very personal. Remember that what works on my skin may not work on yours. For reference my skin type is combination.

Liana Beauty Award: Ren No1 Purity Cleansing Balm

Recently my skin has been having a bit of a freakout, most likely due to stress but whenever this happens I try and take my skincare routine back to basics. One thing I do notice that makes a big difference is using natural products, that don't contain harsh chemicals that strip the skin causing me to breakout further. The Ren Skincare range is one I'm familiar with and their face masks, body oils and body washes are some of my all time favourites - especially the Pore Invisible Pores Detox Mask (review here). 

The No1 Purity Cleansing Balm works in the same way as a hot cloth cleanser like Liz Earle's Cleanse & Polish. I rub a little together in my hands, massage the balm into my face avoiding the eye area, let it sink in for a couple of minutes and wash away with a cloth soaked in warm water. As I mentioned before the balm is very moisturising and being rose infused it smells so relaxing as well as not leaving that tight feeling on the skin. 

It does manage to remove the majority of my face makeup in one go but one big drawback is it doesn't remove eye makeup which adds an extra step in the routine. Normally opting for 'do it all' products I let that slide as this was such a cult product for me mainly for the way it left my skin feeling - amazing smooth and silky!

Best for: Sensitive skin girls that are looking for a luxury cleanser

Ren No1 Purity Cleansing Balm is £30 for 100ml and is available from SpaceNK here and Selfridges here. 

Have you ever tried any Ren products?

The Only Spot Gel For Me...

When it comes to spot treatment gels I've never found one I love, or even like for that matter. None of them seem to help in the reducing of redness or size, so after many trial and errors of many products I gave up. I've recently seen Dr Nick Lowe at his Cranley Clinic in London (more on that later!) for a number of treatments and skin related help. When he recommended I try his Spot Gel I had already made up my mind that it wouldn't work. He continued to recommend that I use his up to four times a day (who knew?) and even over makeup!

In the above picture are 9 over the counter spot treatments I have tried and failed, 10 if you include Origins Super Spot Remover which my friend took possession of. Others include Soap & Glory, which actually gave me a skin irritation, Clinique, Dermalogica and La Roche Rosay. I'm not sure why none of them worked, maybe because I wasn't applying them four times daily (even though the instructions didn't  suggest doing so). So as I was working one day, sceptically applying Dr Nick Lowe Spot Gel four times, I really wasn't expecting anything at all. By the evening my little face friend had drastically reduced to the point where it was hardly noticeable! I've continued to use Dr Nick Lowe Spot Gel religiously since then whenever I spy a little lurker appearing to help keep everything at bay. I love the great size too, I even bought an extra one to keep in my handbag for emergencies! 

In terms of applying it over makeup, I didn't seem to ruin foundation or concealer but it did seem to ruin blush as there was a little patch where I applied the gel. It's great to know that I can apply this on top of makeup during those days on the go where I can't be hibernating at home constantly reapplying spot gel. I think the trick to combat little face friends is to apply the gel as early on as possible.  Having treatments with Dr Nick Lowe at the Cranley Clinic and I haven't had much need for the Spot Gel recently but it's just nice to know should that situation occur I have back up options!

Tenth time lucky I guess      


Dr Nick Lowe Spot Gel is available on his site here or at Boots here for £9.18

Skincare Disclaimer: Skincare products are very personal. Remember that what works on my skin may not work on yours. For reference my skin type is combination. 

Currently Loving: Almonds

The L'Occitane range have really been doing amazingly well in my good books recently! It's very rare that I love a skincare item thats based on food as well as the actual food itself, but hello almonds! L'Occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil, which I raved about fully here, is definitely my favourite skin oil (and I have tried my fair few) along with the amazing smell comes a moisturising, soft oil that leaves me waking up to the most lovely skin ever. Paired together with another item in the range I love, the Almond Shower Oil, to give the dream team of achieving soft skin. The shower oil is really buttery soft but lathers really easily which is why I love it.

On to the actual food these are based on, Almonds. One of my friends, whose Mom is actually a nutritionist, would always have a little pot of almonds next to her bed to snack on. Probably because they are a really healthy snack with tons of benefits       . What many would describe as 'brain food', as well as boosting energy and helping aid weight loss. The most important for me is the skincare and haircare benefits, being a good source of protein almonds can aid hair and nail strength and growth as well as being heigh in antioxidants! 

My Top 5...Rose Water Toners!

I'm totally addicted to anything that includes rose water, not only does it smell amazing it's also super good for your skin & has tons of benefits (listed below). Rose Water toner is probably my most collected and used toner for this reason! Here are four of my favourites - from left to right - Neal's Yard Rehydrating Rose Water Toner, Jurlique Rose Water Balancing Mist, Amanda Lacey Persian Rose Water, Botanics Organic Face Rose Water Toner.

Neal's Yard Rehydrating Rose Water Toner - £15 - The safest out of the lot as it's specifically for sensitive skin, feels very soothing especially on breakouts and blemishes. Full post here

Jurlique Rose Water Balancing Mist - £21.50 - Most useful! Being a spray bottle there's no need to faff about with cotton wool, just a couple of spritz's and all good! Also includes aloe so double soothing goodness     . I've been using it after makeup too as an instant refresher and to achieve a less powdered look.

Amanda Lacey Persian Rose Water - £62 - A 250ml bottle (more than double Jurlique which is 100ml) It did feel the most refreshing and have the strongest rose scent, which I love. In the morning after a late night this would be my preferred one for soaking a cotton pad and placing on the eyes for about 5 minutes while I lay in bed, to decrease puffiness and redness. 

Boots Botanics Organic Face Rosewater Toner - £4.07 - A great budget option but the least nicest smelling! Specifically for dry skin but when tested on my dry patches I didn't notice any difference. The best for taking off the last layer of makeup.

If I had to pick my favourite it would be Jurlique mainly because of the useful spray but also because it was the only one I could not fault! 

Rose based toner benefits...

- Anti-inflammatory - great for people who suffer from breakouts or acne

- Soothing & gentle - great for people with skin irritations or sensitive skin

- Tightens pores

- Antioxidant - for people living in busy cities like London!

- Moisturisng, firming & anti-wrinkle

Would you ever try Rose Water Toner?

Skin Saviour: L'Occitane Supple Skin Oil

Body oils  are one of those things that you either love or hate and I am one of those that absolutely loves them! I've been through countless bottles from thisWorks to Nuxe to Omorovicza and the L'Occitane Supple Skin Almond Body Oil is high up at the top of the list!

The scent is probably what drew me to it the most, the first time I sampled this was on a brief walk by in Selfridges and I literally could not stop smelling my hands! Think a mix of marzipan, oil and almonds, but trust me it's good. Made & perfect for dry skin as oils help sink into the skin and penetrate into the layers rather than just sitting on top of it.  Compared to other oils like thisWorks Dry Leg Oil it's a lot thicker making the spreading a little harder and sinks in the quickest (yep I tested!) Of course it does leave that residue that oil does so before sleeping is probably the best time to apply this. I've consulted a couple of my fellow beauty obsessors too and apparently it's fantastic for people with ecxzma and psoriasis too!         

Liana Beauty Award: Soap & Glory Some Like It Hot!

I recently tweeted asking what everyones favourite body scrub was and the answer was all the same! Soap & Glory! I've used and loved Soap & Glory The Scrub Of Your Life pretty much since it came out until I purchased this one. After my first use of the Some Like It Hot! Hot Thermal Body Scrub was quick to the top of my 'products that work instantly' list! Using it combined with my Dermalogica Buffing Cloth - link made such a difference in the softness of my skin.

After being warned that this scrub gets really hot I dispensed a dollup into my hands and quickly rubbed into my arms - the warmth kind of felt like it was soothing my muscles as well as my skin while being really relaxing. Being a hot thermal scrub newbie I was totally blown away by the results as soon as I washed this off. I'm not sure which ingredient is the miracle one or maybe it's just a combination of macademia oil, sugars, vanilla seeds and aloe vera that are all included. For those that like a really strong lather in their scrub I would recommend the Soap & Glory Scrub Of Your Life instead as it's creates more of a foamy lather.

To use this apply a fairy large dollup onto your hands and then straight onto your damp skin in the shower or bath. Massage in and then rinse! You'll be amazed with the results I promise      

Some Like It Hot! Is £10.00 and available here or at Boots here

Brand Alert: Etat Pur

There's a new brand on the block called Etat Pur that sounds right up my street! Especially as it's manufactured and tested by two of my favourite skincare ranges, Bioderma and Institut Esthederm. It's basically a fuss and frill free brand that aims to target and solve different problemsfor each skin type. Their Pure Actives, the main reason why I was drawn to them, are little bottles of specific doses, each to combat a specific skin concern or problem such as spots, dryness or wrinkles. You can actually log on to their site here, and go though each skin problem you have and Etat Pur provides you with each specific Pure Actives to help solve that problem! I will keep you updated on these as I have yet to notice a difference while using them. 

Etat Pur - Pure Active!

Etat Pur also include some other wonderful products such as Eau Micellaire/Cleansing Water, for all Bioderma lovers that know it's impossible to get hold of in the UK (if you have no idea what I'm talking about you can read my post here!) this is a great alternative! It's definitely not as effective at removing makeup as Bioderma but a great alternative. 

Etat Pur offer free delivery on your first order, plus 3 free samples! On the downside delivery does take a good two weeks to arrive...

You can have a browse at Etat Pur products online here

Mamechiyo for Shu Uemura

Currently Japanese artist Mamechiyo has teamed up with fantastic brand Shu Uemura to give us these limited edition designs on their best selling products. I picked up the Under Base Mousse which I actually wrote about here. I also bought a Brightening Cleansing Oil. There are different oils for each skin type, anti aging, oily or dry skin. The oils are used for removing makeup by applying to dry skin, massaging in and removing with warm water and a cloth. Surprisingly for an oil they feel very light on the skin and out of the three I've tried, Cleansing Beauty Oil (green bottle), Classic High Performance Balancing Beauty Oil (cream bottle) and Brightening Cleansing Oil (purple bottle), the Brightening Cleansing Oil is the one I prefer. I'm not sure if there is a different formula but it seems to take of makeup with much more ease than the others. Especially heavy eye makeup! You can buy them in two sizes, 150ml and 450ml (above). Both will last you a while, as one pump is enough to spread around your face.

Below is a video about Memechiyo for Shu Uemura:

Available from Shu Uemura counters now or online here

Neils Yard Rose Water Toner

Mmmm the smell of roses! Totally obsessed! I'm the kind of person that will buy something purely because it includes the word 'roses' in it, which is probably why I’m a sucker for By Terry products. I've recently been into a lot of rose based skincare products and one of my favorites is this Neal's Yard Rehydrating Rose Toner. In the morning and evening I'll douse a cotton pad in the toner and wipe all over my face. It feels very refreshing and has a lovely comforting scent that really feels like soothing my skin.

Rose based toner also has a lot of benefits! Such as...

- Anti-inflammatory- great for people who suffer from breakouts or acne

- Soothing & gentle - great for people with skin irritations or sensitive skin

- Tightens pores

- Antioxidant - for people living in busy cities like London!

- Moisturisng, firming & anti-wrinkle


Neal's Yard Rehydrating Rose Toner can be purchased for £15.00 here

Skin Saviour: Pai Camellia & Rose Organic Facial Cleanser

Pai is a skincare brand really appeals to me as their products are totally natural & organic, made especially for people with sensitive skin. After finishing my Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish I went on a hunt for a similar product, fuss free and one that removes face & eye makeup. Basically any lazy persons dream! There are times to splurge and times to save and for me, skincare is definitely where I splurge. Pai Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating cleanser melts away makeup while giving off a gorgeous rose scent. For those that hate that tight skin feeling after using some cleansers this is perfect for you as it just leaves skin feeling so soft and gentle. Massage into your skin, rinse a cloth with hot water and wipe off all your makeup! Totally love this simple cleanser for sensitive skin girls & will work with any skin type - dry, oily or combination!

After my success with Pai Camellia & Rose Cleanser I look forward to trying more products from their range & hopefully I'll love them just as much!

Pai Skincare is available here

Lanolips Rose Balm Intense Love Or Hate?

One of my newest product obsessions are overnight treats, ones I can put on before bed & wake up to a fabulous result on my skin. Something that I'm sure won't be for everyone is Lanolips Rose Balm Intense. The name isn't very clear but it's actually a hand & foot cream. A recent impulse purchase at boots as I'm an absolute sucker for any product that includes the word 'rose'. Let me just say now- Lanolips Rose Balm did not smell like rose at all, more like Johnsons & Johnsons baby cream, so naturally I was disappointed!

Quite confused by this balm at first, its consistency reminded me of toothpaste, very thick and waxy that needed a lot of working into the hands and then left a sticky residue that remained for about 10 minutes until it sunk in. Never have I had such a pallava applying one product! After working out the most convenient time to apply this was straight before bed I started to forget about the drawbacks of applying Lanolips and focusing on the benefits it had for my hands & feet. Waking up with soft nourished feeling skin unlike any other hand cream I've used. I can imagine this would be excellent for people with very very dry hands or feet such as those suffering from side effects of roacutane. I now use this as a once or twice a week treat as it is definitely not a handbag hand cream!

Lanolips Rose Balm Intense is available here.