Brand Review
Tuesday, May 30
Hi, dolls!
With summer approaching, I have three suggestions from RoC's Soleil-Protect range to help and protect you from the sun. If you're interested to find out all about it, let's get right into the review!
This post may contain gifted products/affiliate links. However, my reviews/opinions on products are always 100% honest and I'll only recommend items that I love!
SPF (Sun Protection Factor) should be an essential for everyone no matter their age, skin type or tone. It protects against harmful UVA & UVB rays, reduces signs of ageing and it helps to strengthen your skin barrier. I also want to stress how important it is to wear SPF all year round and not just in summer to protect your skin from UV rays. RoC Soleil-Protect range is perfect to try out in order to start introducing SPF products into your daily routines. The three products I was able to try out and can honestly recommend to you are the High Tolerance Comfort Fluid, Moisturising Spray Lotion and the Refreshing Skin Restoring Milk.
This High Tolerance Comfort Fluid comforts sensitive skin and protects its youthful appearance. It has a very light fluid texture that leaves no white residue and penetrates quickly into the skin. It's actually the second bottle in my collection - I really enjoy using it on a daily basis and it works great on my sensitive skin. It's fragrance-free and hypoallergenic.
RoC's Moisturising Spray Lotion SPF50+ ensures high sun protection whilst maintaining your skin's natural moisture. It also has a light, non-greasy and velvety-texture formula that leaves no white residue. It's a spray lotion, so it's perfect to quickly reapply throughout the day.
One of my favourites, this Refreshing Skin Restoring Milk immediately cools, soothes and hydrates skin. As someone who burns easily if exposed to sun for too long, I really appreciate having this product in my collection. It has a light, refreshing milky texture that immediately penetrates and helps to repair sun-induced skin damage.
Have you tried anything from RoC's Soleil-Protect range yet? Which of the three products appeal to you the most? Let me know in the comments and stay tuned for my next review!
Love, Olivia xo
Sunday, September 19
Hi, dolls!
Today, I wanted to share with you my top 10 Huda Beauty Must-Haves including Wishful and Kayali. As you already know, Huda Beauty is one of my favourite beauty brands when it comes to all things beauty - makeup, skincare and fragrance. I always get so many questions what is my favourite product from the brand and although I love them all, I decided to pick 10 I really couldn't live without. If you're interested to find out all about my top 10 Huda Beauty products, let's get right into the review!
This post may contain affiliate links meaning that if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. However, my reviews/opinions on products are always 100% honest and I'll only recommend items that I love!
Tantour is a must-have if you love to contour and bronze your face! This cream product blends out so perfectly well and it will last you forever, as you only need a bit of the product for your whole face.
Nothing will hold your makeup better than the Resting Boss Face Setting Spray. You might ask, is this better than the All Nighter by Urban Decay? The answer is YES! Your makeup will not move for hours, even if you cry, sweat or go swimming.
Huda's big palettes are simply never boring. They all have a theme and innovative formulas. The Naughty Nude palette is worth every penny, I'm obsessed with the nude shadows!
Full review coming soon
Yo Glow is truly my favourite scrub out there. It's super gentle on my sensitive skin and it does wonders to my face. Plus, it comes in a mini-travel size for you to try before committing to a full-size bottle!
Sweet Diamond Pink Pepper | 25 is the first intense fragrance in the Kayali collection and it's such a stunning scent. My boyfriend loves when I wear it and coming from someone who doesn't really care for fragrance says a lot to me. It's spicy yet sweet and I love it!
I always preferred cream/satin lipstick formula rather than matte but always struggled finding one that's comfortable on the lips and at the same time pigmented. Huda has created one of the best - in my opinion - cream lipstick formulas available in so many beautiful shades. Some of my favourites are Hustla, Angel, Habibi and Amore.
Get Even Rose Oil has been my life-saver lately. When struggling with a horrible rash on my face, this is the product that helped me heal within hours. It's truly magic in one bottle!
Huda's eyeshadow formula is one of my favourites and lately I've been loving her mini palettes. If I could only pick one, it would definitely be the Gold Obsession palette created in collaboration with Cult Beauty. I can't get over these beautiful shades!
I might be cheating a little bit here by including this set of 4 but this list wouldn't be complete without the 4 beautiful Kayali scents that were dropped as collection 01. Vanilla | 28 is my absolute favourite, however I think one Kayali scent isn't enough as the true magic starts when you layer them all together.
This serum is my Holy Grail skincare product. I am currently on my 3rd bottle and my skin loves it! I truly can't get enough of it and I wish it was available in a bigger bottle.
Final Thoughts
This list was almost impossible to do because I love all my Huda Beauty, Kayali and Wishful products. I always look forward to all the newest releases to add to my collection.
I would love to know which Huda Beauty/Kayali/Wishful product is your favourite, so don't forget to let me know down below in the comments! xo
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Tuesday, August 31
Hi, dolls!
I've received a very exciting package from RoC with their skincare goodies, and I wanted to do a first impression review for you guys. I will definitely update you and do a more detailed review after I've tested these products for 2-4 weeks, however I wanted to share my initial thoughts after trying these products. If you're interested to find out more about RoC's skincare range, then let's get right into the review!
This post may contain gifted items meaning I received these beauty products for free from the brand to try and test out. However, my reviews/opinions on products are always 100% honest and I'll only recommend items that I love!
RoC has been revolutionising skincare since 1957 when Dr. Jean-Charles Lissarrague, a French pharmacist at the Rogé Cavaillès pharmacy, created the first hypoallergenic skincare formulations. Dr. Lissarrague believed in innovative skincare solutions, based on science, to help women look and feel their best at every age. This has been the foundational philosophy at RoC for more than 60 years now.
Every RoC product is scientifically crafted and tested to ensure the highest quality.
RoC's gel cleanser is designed to deliver an instant glow, dissolve dirt and oils, and leave skin smooth and refreshed after a single use. The invigorating citrus-scented cleanser contains brightening ingredients including Vitamin C, Potent Fruit Extracts and Glycolic Acid.
After trying out this cleanser for the first time, I've immediately noticed it doesn't dry out my skin and leaves it feeling soft, smooth and refreshed. It's gentle and although it has some added fragrance, it didn't irritate my sensitive skin. I'm looking forward to continue using this cleanser, especially because RoC's products provide anti-aging properties. Plus, the added citrus-scent is really minimal and enjoyable!
RoC's Revive and Glow serum is clinically proven to deliver instant luminosity. This lightweight serum gives fatigued skin the daily dose of RoC Vitamin C it needs to maximise luminosity and reveal a visibly tighter, brighter and more even complexion.
I really like the fact this serum absorbs really quickly onto your skin and doesn't leave it feeling all greasy. Similarly to the cleanser, it also has a nice scent added to the formula which is very enjoyable. I haven't tested this product for long enough to see the long-term results, but I will definitely do an updated review on it. However, I have to admit it added instant luminosity to my face and I'm looking forward to continue using this range for the next 4 weeks as recommended to see the full results.
This lightweight gel cream is clinically proven to deliver instant radiance and plumper-looking skin with 24 hour hydration. Reveal an instant lit-from-within glow and even tone with this non-greasy gel cream that easily glides onto skin.
This is such a lovely moisturiser! You only need a tiny bit of the product for the entire face and neck area. It's very hydrating, non-greasy and non-irritating. I'd recommend using this in both, your morning and evening routines for best results. Plus, it works great under makeup!
RoC's SPF 50 visibly reduces brown spots, protects and improves skin's youthful appearance. It's as light as a daily moisturiser and is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive.
I use sunscreen every day, so this is a great addition to my skincare collection. It has SPF 50 which is the ideal protection for my pale skin and it also works amazing as a base for makeup. It has a nice, thin, milky consistency which absorbs really quickly onto my skin. The consistency reminds me a little bit of my favourite Airthin UV Defender by YSL. This is a product I'll for sure be using daily.
RoC's Night Serum Capsules will give you an overnight dose of Vitamin C proven to reduce dark spots and improve skin radiance while you sleep. Each potent dose is clinically proven to resurface skin overnight, reducing discolouration, improving radiance and reducing lines over time.
I've never tried or tested any serum capsules, so I'm very excited to try these out. I'm looking forward to seeing any visible results on my skin, but I'm also going to have my mum try these to see how well this will improve the reduction of any wrinkles she might have.
Final Thoughts
I'm very excited to start testing this RoC skincare range for the next 4+ weeks. I'm really pleased with these goodies after trying them for the first time and I'm interested to see the final results. I usually am able to pick a favourite out of the products I test but because I truly enjoyed all 5 products, it wouldn't be fair to have favourites. As previously mentioned, I will do an updated review in 4 weeks to let you guys know all about the products once again.
Thank you to the entire RoC team for letting me try out this range! If you head over to my instagram, you can see the beautiful PR box these goodies arrived in. What are your thoughts on RoC skincare products? Have you tried any of these? Let me know down in the comments! xo
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Wednesday, October 7
Hi, dolls!
In today's blog post, I wanted to review two products from Florence by Mills that I have been testing - Zero Chill Face Mist and the Mind Glowing Peel-off face mask. If you're interested to learn more about these two products, let's get right into the review!
Florence by Mills is a beauty brand created in 2019 by Millie Bobby Brown - every teenager's idol. Florence is about defining beauty on our own terms without rules. It's aimed at Gen Z - those that are 24 years old and younger, as Millie believes there was a gap in the market for her age group. This beauty brand is also parabens-free, sulfates-free, cruelty-free!
Rose Face Spray is described as a botanical, rose-infused spray that restores good vibes when our skin has zero chill. Rose and lavender work together to give your skin a big sip of calming moisture with just one spritz. It's made with seaweed - a natural skin-soother rich in yummy nutrients and pollution-busting thyme extract.
Personally, I enjoyed using this, however definitely not as much as I like my Mario's facial sprays. It's definitely refreshing but not a must-have face mist that does incredible wonders to your skin. I think it's fair as it's targeted mainly at teenagers, but for its price, I think there are cheaper facial sprays that will hydrate your skin for much longer than this one. I think a lot of teenagers will want to get it because of Millie, so I wish it did a bit more for their skin than smelling nice and I definitely wish it had a much longer lasting effect of hydrating your skin.
Key ingredients:
- Thyme Extract: A herby ingredient chock-full of antioxidants that protect against nasties lurking in air pollution.
- Bladderwrack Seaweed: A sea plant that brings the chill and puts moisture back into dull, tired skin.
- Rose & Lavender Blend: Botanical BBFs that help balance and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
The Charcoal Mind Glowing Peel-Off Face Mask is described as an iridescent purple peel-off mask that helps us reset our skin after a tiring week. Purifying charcoal draws out dirt and oil while witch hazel keeps skin cute and happy. Lavender oil brings the chill vibes by calming skin.
This peel-off mask makes my skin feel moisturised and super soft, leaving it looking luminous after each use. I'm definitely not a big fan on the lavender scent of this mask - it's extremely strong and off putting, it's not those scents that I personally enjoy in facial products. I think it's a nice face mask to try out but once again, I don't think it's something I would repurchase as the mask doesn't really target any specific skin issues.
Key Ingredients:
- Charcoal Powder: An oil magnet that drags gross stuff out of pores for the ultimate detox
- Lavender Oil: A calming force that soothes angry skin to bring happier times
- Witch Hazel: An oil-balancer that helps soothe skin and keep pores clear and happy
Final Thoughts
Although I don't think I would repurchase any of the two Florence by Mills products that I have tried, I don't necessarily regret trying or buying them. They have not irritated my sensitive skin in any way and I think the only reason I did not enjoy it is because I find it to be super simple. Yes, I am aware that this is mainly targeted at teenagers, but being 22 years old, I definitely didn't see these products to bring any changes to my skin. It would have been much more fun if these skincare products were more beneficial for a young person's skin.
Have you tried anything from Florence by Mills? If so, what did you like or dislike about the brand and its products?
Let me know down in the comments xo
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