Facial Oils

The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil makes you want to dive right in!

August 21, 2017 Paris B 6 Comments

One of the more fascinating releases from The Body Shop that I watched with some interest a few years ago, was this product – The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil. The Oils of Life is a category unto its own with more than just a facial oil, which may explain the rather long product name.

There are one or two other products in the Oils of Life range, but my interest laid primarily in the facial oil. I am after all, a big fan of facial oil, and this one was one of the more easily accessible, and I dare say, one of the more affordable ones. I had to see how it fared.

Well, to pre-empt you, let me just say that if you have oily or even combination skin, this is not the facial oil for you. But if you have dry skin, or live where the weather will turn very cold and dry, then you (and your wallet) will enjoy this one! 🙂

My Skincare Routine August 2017 : Healing Sensitive Skin and Products I used

August 14, 2017 Paris B 31 Comments

I’ve been meaning to update my day and night skincare routine for a while (my last was in 2014!) Goodness, I hadn’t realised that it was so long ago! I’d been trying to write a post about my skincare routine for a while, but what with one thing and another, never got around to writing it.

I also get a lot of requests to share the products I’m using in my routine. The thing is, a lot of my basic routine remains pretty constant. The products change from time to time, depending on my skin needs, how I feel etc.

So, instead of just sharing my skincare routine once a year, which will change, I’ve decided to keep to an evolving skincare routine post. I’ll endeavour to share my routine every 2-3 months. It’ll give you an idea of what I’m using, how they work for me, how I use a product or fit it into my routine, and it’ll give me a point of reference as well. Also, it’ll allow me to highlight certain products that I may not dedicate a full post to. Win, all around methinks!

For starters, here’s my skincare routine that I’ve been doing for the past month or so. I had a much more complicated routine before this. But about a month ago, I noticed that the skin on both my cheeks were taking on a very bumpy feel. It wasn’t visible, but the texture of skin had changed, and any glow I had was gone. Naturally so, for the skin was uneven, even if unnoticable to someone else. I was very upset.

So, one day, I sat down, and stripped back all my skincare. Then, I built back a routine that was very simple and basic. Whether it was the products I used, or the routine I was on, my skin is now back to normal. Hurrah! 😀

Chanel celebrates 90 years of skincare with Coco Chanel’s Huile de Jasmine Revitalizing Facial Oil

July 31, 2017 Paris B 11 Comments

When facial oils step out of the shadows of niche skincare brands, into the glare of mainstream department store brands, you know they are a legitimate skincare category to be reckoned with. Quite a few department store brands now boast a bottle or two of a facial oil.

Chanel now enters the fray with the Chanel Huile de Jasmine revitalizing facial oil with jasmine extract, raising the stakes somewhat. The Chanel Huile de Jasmine (Jasmine Oil) has just been made available at counters, but I’ve been experimenting with it for almost 2 months now.

I haven’t come across a lot of buzz about this, which I found surprising. Doesn’t the internet usually go a little crazy over everything new that looks imminently pretty and instagrammable? 😛 I think it’s because of the price point, and the rather exclusive availability – only at Chanel boutiques, not all counters.

Cynicism aside, I was very interested to have a go at it because you know how I feel about facial oils right? I love them! There’s always space in my stash for one more 😀

The Kopara Golden Jojoba Oil takes gold for being an affordable multi-use product

July 24, 2017 Paris B 16 Comments

Jojoba – that’s pronounced “ho-ho-ba”, in case you’re wondering. But I’m sure you knew that already didn’t you?

Early in the year, I was offered by a local brand, Kopara, to try their Golden Jojoba Oil. What really made me say yes to them, were 2 reasons. First, they recognised that I preferred using blended facial oils, and yet they decided to take a chance. Second, this oil was very affordable, and I’m all for good quality, affordable products that are easily found locally.

Enter therefore the Kopara Golden Jojoba Oil – a no fuss, no muss, simple oil that has a multitude of uses. It took me a while to figure out what I thought of it, for, as I have noted often, my preference lie with blended facial oils, that I feel work better for my skin.

However, with the Kopara Golden Jojoba Oil, what I found was a very nice starter oil for those who may be just starting out with facial oils, and aren’t sure what to go for, or how to use them. Because it is affordable, and easily available locally, this is something I feel worth looking at, if you want to try an oil for the first time.

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