Skincare

Will the Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum and B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum send me to a euphoric high?

Paris B 16 Comments

Now, here’s a brand that’s quite a hot name in the skincare business now – Drunk Elephant. The curiously named brand that conjures up amusing images of inebriated pachyderms has fascinated me for a long time.

But I’ve always balked, because the prices are eye-watering.

drunk elephant c-firma day serum, b-hydra intensive hydrating serum

So, when I spotted the Drunk Elephant Rise + Glow set, featuring minis of 2 products I’d most wanted to try from the brand, I pounced!

Although containing just 8ml of product each, it’s lasted me for 2 weeks and still counting. About enough time for me to figure out what I think of both these cult products, and whether I’ll splurge on the full sizes.

Continue Reading

Would I switch to the REN Clean Screen Mineral SPF30 sunscreen?

Paris B 14 Comments

I am, without doubt, a big fan of REN Skincare. Their products work well for me, and I like their aesthetic, formulation and packaging. Naturally therefore, when I first heard, months ago, that a sunscreen was being released, I was quite excited.

We know how I feel about sunscreen right? Yep, all day, everyday, no exceptions!

ren clean screen mineral spf30 mattifying face sunscreen

When the REN Clean Screen Mineral SPF 30 sunscreen dropped, I was conflicted. On the one hand, I was excited to see new mineral sunscreen in the market.

On the other hand, I found myself thinking “SPF30? Only 30??”

Continue Reading

The Body Shop Youth Concentrate Sheet Mask – Kind to skin, kind to the Earth

Paris B Leave a Comment

Sheet masks are still having their day in the sun and if anything, I see them becoming even more mainstream and popular. What’s there not to love? They’re convenient, and you notice immediate results. Everything anyone wants in a skincare product.

the body shop youth concentrate sheet mask

So, with the slew of very affordable sheet masks available in the market, what makes The Body Shop Youth Concentrate Sheet Mask stand out from the crowd?

Continue Reading

I wasn’t sure what to expect from Paula’s Choice 1% Clinical Retinol Treatment but it was a pleasant surprise!

Paris B 4 Comments

I get a lot of questions about retinol, which often throws me for a loop. Unlike many bloggers or skincare enthusiasts who have jumped on the trend, and who are raving about it, I have struggled with retinol – something I will share another day.

But in recent times, there’s been so much talk about retinol and Vitamin A going around, I had to dip my toes into the pool.

paula's choice clinical retinol

One of the brands that come very highly rated in this segment of skincare, is Paula’s Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment. I acquired a bottle one day, and decided to devote some time to figuring it out.

A month into using the product, I’d have given a sigh, a resigned laugh and shrugged it off as yet another product to shelf. Almost 3 months later, I think I understand why it’s so popular.

Continue Reading

Instagram @parisbmws – You don’t want to miss this