FACE CLEANSERS TONERS

Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Peeling Gel Review

Hello everyone, I hope all is well! It’s been a while since I updated my blog because I have been focusing more on creating video content for Instagram. I don’t want to abandon my blog as I still love to blog about stuff so I promise to update it more regularly this year!

Today’s post is a review and demo on a product I really love, the Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Peeling Gel. This is a gentle exfoliant that promises fresher and smoother skin.

Experience

I’ve many used many little tubes of this over the past years. By the way, this isn’t the full size, I have been collecting mine in PTR gift sets for a while (they do the best gift sets) and these deluxe travel sizes last a while too.

This is an exfoliating product designed to be used on a clean dry face. I use a generous amount and massage in circular motions all over my face and neck. It’s satisfying to watch it transform into tiny white balls as it lifts dead skin off the face.

The result is smoother and softer skin! Check out my demo below

PTR FirmX Peeling Gel Demo

In summary- this is a good product for those that can’t quite stand acids and don’t want to use scrubs. It’s a good half way point. It’s pricey so either collect in gift sets to determine if you want to invest or there are good k beauty dupes for peeling gels.

Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Peeling gel is £40 on LookFantastic*

Catch you later!

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Beauty Pie Jeju Daily Multi-Phase Purifying Cleansing Milk Review

As you know, I LOVE BeautyPie skincare products! I have tried a few and I have lots of reviews of the products on my blog! After falling in love with the Japanfusion Cleanser so much I was really interested in the Jeju Daily cleanser because they are quite similar in terms of the multi-phase textures.

What the brand says

An absolutely marvellous multi-phase cleansing milk – with Jeju Cherry Blossom, soothing Bamboo Grass, Liquorice-Root Extract and Meadowfoam Seed Oil. It’s rich and milky, super-emollient, massages into an oil, breaks makeup down in microseconds and rinses-off like a dream, leaving your skin looking fresh and bright. (Buy a few, so you have backup.) Ultra gentle, for all skin types.

Experience

I have been using it as my first cleanse in my PM routine for just over month now. It’s a huge 190ml bottle and I still have some to last another 3 weeks. It comes in a pump bottle which I have not had any issues with

What I liked: this is a beautiful multi-phase cleanser. I’m not ashamed to say I use about 4 pumps all over my face and neck lol. I massage for about 4 to 5 mins and sometimes even longer (this is not necessary but I really enjoy using this time to watch something and massage my skin). This goes from ‘milk’ to an oil. This emulsifies with water quite easily and rinses away clean with very little residue. This cleanser breaks down SPF and makeup easily and mascara as well. I’ve been using the L’Oréal False Lash Fiber mascara which builds volume by adding fibres and this cleanser does an amazing job at removing all traces of it!

What I didn’t like: there are only 2 very minor details I have picked up but it’s really me just been picky. 1- it takes a bit of time for it to go for milk to oil. Not a long time but it’s not as ‘instant’ as the Japanfusion cleanser. 2. I don’t really want to call it a milk because I think of that as something quite watery and fluid and this isn’t. I don’t really know what to call it but yh lool

Verdict

This is a beautiful sequel to Japanfusion cleanser! Most sequels aren’t as great with a rubbish storyline (except for Lion King 2- that sequel was AMAZING, Mulan 2, on the other hand, wasn’t lol) but this Jeju cleanser stands really well on its own. It’s an amazing first cleanser which removes traces of makeup, mascara, dirt and oil. It doesn’t leave much residue on skin at all and it leaves the skin soft and hydrated. It has a pleasant scent.

I’m really happy with this cleanser and even happier it’s a much bigger size compared to JapanFusion which is only 100ml!

I will definitely repurchase and recommend

If I had to choose between this and the Japanfusion cleanser, I would choose the latter, only because Japanfusion is perfect in my eyes lol BUT if you want an alternative because it’s sold out (which happens a lot), you won’t be disappointed with the Jeju Cleanser!

Beauty Pie Jeju Daily Multi-Phase Purifying Cleansing Milk is £11.29 for members on BeautyPie. For non-members, it’s £28 and I honestly think it’s worth that price!

Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser Review

Caudalie’s new Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser promises a lot of things. The brand says:

The first essential step in your beauty routine against blemishes, the Purifying Cleansing Gel, enriched in natural salicylic acid, grapeseed polyphenols and organic* essential oils, cleanses and purifies the skin without leaving it dry. Its gentle and effective formula works to tighten pores, reduce excess sebum and visibly reduce blemishes. Its gel texture leaves skin feeling instantly fresh and clean. A light and surprising, 100% natural scent derived from a unique complex of essential oils that delivers a breath of freshness with each use.

Benefits: Purifies, Tackles blemishes, Minimises pores and Reduces excess sebum

Experience

I received the 30ml size as a free gift with purchase from Beautylish.

I’ve been using this cleanser both morning and night (as a second cleanser)

What I liked: this cleanser has salicylic acid (BHA) which helps to reduce blemishes and reduce pore size. I really liked this cleanser because it did exactly that. I had a few breakouts in my lower cheek area and this cleanser helped. The cleanser produces a light foam which is easy to rinse away but doesn’t try out the skin. Normally around this time, my skin would be oilier but I have felt my skin be more balanced. It has a minty medicated scent but this doesn’t linger. It’s gentle enough for daily use. As a second cleanser, it works well to remove makeup and oily residue left over by my balm cleanser

Verdict

This is a great cleanser and I would highly recommend to oily and blemish-prone skin types. The BHA in the cleanser helps reduce breakouts and pore size as well and balancing the skin. I used this twice a day but it never dried out my skin. I like the fresh scent and feeling it leaves my skin. I won’t recommend this for dry skintypes

I will definitely purchase this but it would be a cleanser I use in the warmer months as that’s when my skin tends to be oilier and blemish-prone.

Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser is £16 on LookFantastic

Beauty Pie Jeju Daily Rehydration Mist Review

You guys know my love for Beauty Pie skincare, I have tried a lot of their products and repurchased a lot too. check out my 2 month BP challenge here

Today’s post will be a full review on the Beauty Pie Jeju Daily Rehydration Mist.

What the brand says:

A super antioxidant, energizing and hydrating mist!

Just a couple of pumps, after cleansing, over makeup, through the day, will make your skin appear supple and lovely. With hydrating hyaluronic acid, energizing bamboo grass, antioxidant Jeju yoshino blossom and antioxidant scutellaria root-it’s an absolute’must-dew’.

Experience

The Jeju collection is a 4 product 1 tool strong collection and I have 3 out of the 4 products. I have been using the mist as a toner in both my morning and evening routines, after cleansing and before serums etc. I’ve been using it over 3 weeks and I have enough for another week or so.

What I liked: the mist has an amazing scent, it’s not overpowering. The formula is blending of antioxidants and hydrating ingredients and I find it quite soothing and hydrating. It quite softening on the skin and it sinks into the skin quickly without leaving it oily or forming a ‘shiny film’ on the skin. It leaves my skin glowing

What I didn’t like: this has to be one of the worst spritzers I have used. It shoots in a stream and hits you in the face lol. After 2 days, I had to decant it into a different spray bottle

Verdict

100% will recommend and will repurchase. I love how easy it is to add to any routine and how well it works with other products. Its hydrating, softening and has antioxidants. The only issue I have is the spritzers! If they fix it, it will be the perfect spray toner! Until then, I will be decanting it into another spray bottle.

I’ve been using the Cleansing milk and will be reviewing soon.

Beauty Pie Jeju Daily Rehydration Mist is £10.61 for members

YourGood Skin Comforting Gel Cleanser Review

I did the 28 Your Good Skin challenge when the brand first launched in 2017. Since then I have repurchased the SPF30 moisturizer a LOT and recommended it to so many people. Your Good skin is a good budget-friendly brand so when I was looking for a balmy cleanser I made sure to check it out.

I picked the YourGood Skin Comforting Gel Cleanser which is now finished so I can bring you my full review!

What the brand says

WORKING WITH YOUR “SKIN”

This transforming gel gently melts away make-up, excess oil & daily impurities.

THE “GOOD” THINGS

From first use, skin looks healthy & feels instantly nourished. Skin feels smooth, supple & moisturized. Proven to give you more good skin days. Formulated without parabens & fragrance-free. Dermatologically tested & suitable for all skin, even sensitive.

Experience

This was my first cleanse in my evening double cleansing routine. This cleanser is a gel which transforms into oil then emulsifies into milk. It has a mild scent but I did not experience any irritation.

This cleanser does great to remove traces of makeup, grime and oils. I use a fair amount of the gel and massage it on dry skin till it turns into an oil. How long this takes depends on the amount I dispense. Once it turns into oil, it moves around easily on the skin. They describe it as a ‘light oil’ but I don’t think the oil feels light on the oil. After massing for a few seconds, I add a bit of warm water to start emulsifying it. I keep doing this until it turns into milk then rinse it away with warm water. I found that using cold or room temperature water doesn’t emulsify it properly and after rinsing leaves a residue on the skin. Rinsing the milk away with warm water leaves a slight residue on the skin.

The main ingredients in this cleanser are the same across the brand, it’s been formulated with green tea, bisabolol and vitamin C.

Verdict

I do like this cleanser and I think it’s the drugstore dupe for the Beauty Pie Japanfusion cleanser which I love. They are similar in terms of texture but the main difference is that the BP Japanfusion leave rinses away clean and it’s easier to turn into an oil and milk.

This is a great cleanser but it has to be removed with warm water. It does well with removing makeup and SPF. Whilst it leaves some residue on the skin, my second cleanser is able to pick this up.

The member’s price for the BeautyPie cleanser is the same as this one however non-members pay the full price which is £25. If you don’t want to join BeautyPie, the comforting Gel cleanser is your best bet.

I will recommend this as a 1^st cleanse in the evening only and go in with a second cleanser to remove the residue. Sticking with the brand, I recommend the Refreshing Cleanser

YourGood Skin Comforting Gel Cleanser is £6 in Boots

Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist Review

Hey all, I hope all is well with you.

I’m quite excited about this post today because I am finally reviewing the cult classic, crowding pleasing Queen of Hungary mist by Omorovicza.

Let’s get into it!

What the brand says:

A quick spritz of this neroli and rose-scented facial mist refreshes the skin and lifts the spirits! Purifying and hydrating, it was inspired by the Queen of Hungary Water, the world’s first recorded perfume, formulated for Queen Elizabeth of Hungary in the 14th century. Perfect for a midday pick-me-up or as a post-cleanse toner.

Experience

Ever since I became a skincare fanatic and master of facial mists (yes I gave myself this title lol), I was interested in this product. I finally got the mist this year in my annual Val’s day skincare haul (don’t ask). I got this in a set from Beautylish but you can also purchase this in the UK via the Omorovicza UK site.

I used this mist twice a day, in the morning and evening after cleansing. The Queen of Hungary mist sprays in a fine weightless mist and leaves no residue. It feels as if there is nothing on my skin because of how fine it is but then I feel my skin softened, hydrated and soothed. I also love using it through the day as I have been working from home as a quick pick me up for my skin.

I particularly loved the delicate scent of the mist and it instantly transports me to a fancy boujie spa, I don’t know why but the Gellert Thermal Bath I went to in Budapest (ironic uh) comes to mind. It’s not lingering or overpowering and it dissipates as soon as the mist dries down. All this is housed in a luxe frosted glass bottle

The mist is enriched with humectants and emollients to hydrate the skin and you also get antioxidant protection thanks to Acerola fruit extract.

Verdict

She’s fancy but she’s so worth it! I’ve used a lot of mists but I’ve never used one that sprays in such a fine mist as this. For me, it’s easy to see why it’s so popular because not only does it hydrate and protect the skin, but you also get some form of aromatherapy with that delicate scent. It’s easy to add to any routine and I didn’t experience any issues with it.

She is pricey, it’s £20 for 30ml but I got a secret for you! You can get the 30ml size and the 30ml Cleansing Foam which I LOVE (full review) for £22 on the Omorovicza site

I would have purchased two more if I wasn’t doing a no-buy challenge but as soon as this is over, I’m getting it!

Evian Facial Spray Review

I am obsessed with facial mists, be it setting sprays or facial toners, I love drenching my face in them. When it comes to facial mists I have tried a lot but the one I always wanted to try but never seemed to find in Boots or Superdrug is the Evian Facial Mist.

The Evian Facial Mist promises to moisturise, refreshes and tone the skin. It also helps to fix makeup and freshen and purify the skin

Experience

Facials mists are a big part of my skincare routine especially when I’m travelling. I find using a mist on the plane and throughout my holiday helps to keep my skin texture free and hydrated. I have been waiting to use this mist for a while, to say it was anti-climax is an understatement! It sprays in a fine mist but I did not find it as hydrating and soothing as my HG Avene Thermal Mist. It works well over makeup, infact it helps to freshen it when applied during the day but I found the mist very disappointing. There isn’t a particular scent to it

Verdict

I’m very disappointed with the performance of this facial mist. Having tried most of the heavy hitters: Avene Thermal Mist, La Roche Posay Thermal Spring Water, Caudalie Grape Water etc, this one for me is bottom tier. Not enough hydration and doesn’t really make a difference and to top it all over, it’s stopped working! There is still a bit left in mine but for some bizarre reason my spritzer is stuck so I can’t push down on it and nothing comes out! The product is not damaged in any way!

I will stick to my HG Avene Thermal Mist for travelling from now on!

Evian Facial Spray is £4.95 on Fragrance Direct

I wrote this review right after my holiday in Feb!

Omorovicza Cleansing Foam Review

Omorovicza is a luxury brand with a lot of products under its belt. Their best selling Queen of Hungary Mist is what piqued my interest in them. luxury brand = higher price so when I saw this giftset ( for less than £40)featuring the mist and this cleanser I got it straight away! Today’s post will be a full review of the Omorovicza Cleansing Foam.

What the brand says

This delicately scented blue cleansing foam swiftly purifies and refreshes the skin, morning or evening. The sulphate-free formula removes all makeup and impurities without stripping skin of moisture.

Experience

I used the cleansing foam twice a day, in the morning and in the evening as my second cleanse. I did not experience any irritation from the cleanser and it has a mild pleasant scent.

The cleanser has a mousse-like texture that transforms into a delicate foam on the skin with the addition of water. I use a fair amount and add a bit of water to get the foam then massage it all over a dry face in the morning ( morning routine in the pic above). This cleanser is effective, it leaves the skin clean without stripping it of its oils. My skin feels comfortable throughout the day. As a second cleanser in the evening, it’s able to remove traces of my balm cleanser with ease. My balm cleanser leaves a little bit of an oily residue on the skin.

As a foaming cleanser, you would think this would leave the skin dry but this cleanser doesn’t. it doesn’t produce a lot of foam, to be honest, I don’t mind a foaming cleanser. I know a lot of people stay away from them

Verdict

This is a beautiful luxurious cleanser that feels so soft on the skin. I love that it’s not harsh and doesn’t strip the skin dry. Whilst I haven’t tried it against makeup, I have full confidence that it will great. I love the scent! It reminds me of an aromatherapy facial in a fancy spa.

This joins my luxurious cleanser list- I will work on my recommended list soon!

I will recommend.

Omorovicza Cleansing Foam is £18 for 30ml on LookFantastic

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Farmacy Clean Bee Face Cleanser Review

As many of you know, I love Farmacy skincare! Everything I have tried from the brand has been great. Whilst the full range is not available in the UK (seriously, its 2020!) most of the range is available from Beautylish and a few products also on Cult Beauty and LookFantastic.

I got the Clean Bee facial cleanser in the Sweet Dreams set earlier this year.

What the brand says

A soothing, ultra-gentle facial cleanser perfect for everyday use! Made with sensitive skin in mind, Clean Bee lifts away excess oil, impurities, and makeup while infusing moisture with honey and hyaluronic acid.

Experience

I have been using this cleanser for about 2 weeks, twice a day in my AM and PM routines. This is a gel textured face wash with a pleasant scent. The scent reminds me of ginger for some reason even though it’s infused with honey lol. It does produce lather.

What I liked about it? I apply this on wet skin in the evenings as I use it as my second cleanser and in the morning on dry skin (with a touch of water) as it’s my first cleanser. It works really well both ways to produce lather. I think this is gentle and my face feels clean. I follow the 60-sec method and massage my face and neck gently before rinsing away. My face is left clean but not stripped.

My first cleanser in the evening leaves some oily residue and this does well to remove it as well.

In terms of ingredients, it’s got a lot of antioxidants, skin-soothing and brightening agents

Verdict

I’ve really been enjoying this cleanser. I got the 100ml size in the gift set and it’s lasted a while ( still going strong) even with using it twice a day. I have normal/oily skin and it works well to balance out my tzone without drying my cheeks.

I would definitely buy this again and will recommend! I just don’t know where the ginger scent comes from lol, it might just be me lol

Try Clean Bee for £27 (150ml) on LookFanastic

Indie Lee COQ-10 Toner review

This particular toner has been on my wish list for a long time, every time I would get stuff off Beautylish I would add it to my basket, only to remove it at the last time because it tipped my haul over budget lol. I finally decided to get it last year for my birthday and ii have only gotten around to using this year around my birthday( lol this is a normal lifecycle for a product for me lool but it feels like I got this recently lol)

Anyway the review

What the brand says:

Hydrate and rebalance the skin with this Hyaluronic Acid and Aloe Vera based essence. Alcohol-free and formulated with antioxidant CoQ-10 and Sage, this non-drying formula leaves skin primed and protected from pollution and environmental aggressors.

Experience

I used this as my morning and evening toner, spritzing after cleansing and before serums. it has a subtle fresh scent and a fine mister. I didn’t experience any irritation with it.

After waiting so long to use this, was it worth it? Absolutely! The mist is fine and dries quickly. It leaves the skin very hydrated and softened. I was attracted to this because Q10 is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the skin against environmental aggressors. This also has aloe vera in it

Verdict

A lovely toner and I will definitely purchase the full size of this. The travel size I have is 30ml and it lasted just over a week and a bit. I really enjoyed using it and I’m happy I got it. The full size also comes with a spritzer.

If you want to try this but it’s out of your budget, the Inkey List have a Q10 serum which I also LOVE! Nivea also have an amazing Q10 plus Vitamin C range that I recommend.

The 30ml Indie Lee Toner is £10 on cultbeauty