Benefit Skincare

Thank goodness for the Benefit boutique in Carnaby Street! After a few disappointing trips to the Benefit brow bar in Debenhams on Oxford Street, I was rather concerned as to where I would get my eyebrows shaped in the future. All the girls in the boutique were delightful, helpful and very professional. I finally got my eyebrows shaped to the standard I expect. Whilst I was waiting for my tint to set in, the lovely Vicki introduced me to some of their skincare. Now I'm not one to believe the hype. I find makeup brands that venture into skincare a bit cliche. I think well what do they know about skincare? Anyway I needed a new serum and moisturiser so gave in to the Triple Performing Facial Emulsion and the Instant Comeback Facial Serum.  When I tested these on my hands I was more than amazed! They smelled phenomenal to start with and they melted beautifully into my parched skin. I was sold! Packaging aside this is serious skincare. The Triple Performing moisturiser is oil free and contains SPF 15 PA ++ It has a tri-radiance complex that helps capture and maintain water on the skins surface. This works perfectly under makeup, it instantly hydrates my oily skin without leaving it greasy or uncomfortable. The serum is an age-defying booster worn under your moisturiser for maximum effect. It's fast absorbing and helps protect against visible signs of ageing. It also contains the tri-radiance complex locking in moisture. I must say I have been using these for the past week now and I am really enjoying them. My skin is no longer in a frenzy. It looks bright and radiant and feels soft and supple. No gimmick here, just great skin! 

Have you tired any of Benefits skincare? What do you think?

My Complete Skincare Essentials

Hello lovelies happy Sunday! Having had some very lovely comments on my skin lately, I thought I would share with you my complete skin care regime.This is everything I use morning and night without fail. I haven't had it easy with my skin in the past, so once I find something that works I stick to it religiously. I still try new products now and then but nothing has come close to my trusty skincare arsenal.

 Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser: This has been my number one cleanser for the last five years. This removes every trace of makeup, even mascara in one easy step. I contains naturally active ingredients like cocoa butter and eucalyptus, leaving skin scrupulously clean and soft. It is perfect for acne prone skin. I wish I had this when I was fourteen and struggling with the worst acne of my life!

 Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic: After cleansing I use this to close my pores and complete the cleansing process preparing my skin for treatments and moisturiser. This is alcohol free so great for sensitive skin. It has aloe vera and vitamin E to soothe and tone your skin. Its so refreshing and smells subtly of roses. I couldn't be without this.

bareMinerals Purifying Facial Cleanser: This is a gel cleanser that removes all traces of makeup leaving skin smooth and supple. It has no nasty ingredients. It contains rare mineral active soil complex which helps regenerate skin. I like to use this in the morning. Just one pump is all you will need, it doesn't dry out my skin and keeps it clear.

bareMinerals Multi-Wrinkle Repair: This is a serum which targets those pesky frown lines and keeps skin looking plump and youthful. I use this in the morning before my moisturiser and in the summer this replaces my moisturiser all together. It contains the revolutionary Active Soil Complex which is naturally derived. I love this this stuff and am on my third or fourth bottle. Serums penetrate skin on a much deeper level helping to repair damaged skin and protect future damage.

Rachel K CC Renew: (see full review here ) This is my all in one, my moisturiser, my sun protection, my anti-age and my primer. I love this stuff and I can't rave about it enough! This just melts into my skin, blurs out my pores and just leaves my skin flawless. This is great on its own as the coverage is medium to full or under foundation. Great for the gym or popping to the shops.

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair: ( see full review here) I am totally obsessed with this serum I don't know why it took me so long to try it! oh yeah the price tag! This is a serum that completely transforms skin overnight. It repairs sun and environmental damage and continues to protect skin against future damage. It is amazing and you will notice the difference in your skin almost immediately. Go get you some!!

Decleor Harmonie Calm Eye Cream: The lightest gel eye cream I have found that doesn't cause those little white bumps. This smells divine as all Decleor products do, leaves my eye area hydrated and ready for my concealer. Its not sticky or too wet, it absorbs quickly into my skin and has a cooling sensation.

Ren Invisible Pores Detox Mask: This is my weekly mask that keeps my skin in check. It does exactly what it says on the bottle. I have humongous pores and this makes them disappear before my very eyes! I love it! It smells clean and fresh, it has no parabens or synthetic fragrance and leaves my skin clearer and smoother. You can purchase this at Space NK.

Tiana Coconut Oil: I use this all over my body, in my hair and for cooking. Its one of the most healthiest oil you can use especially when cooking as it maintains its nutrients even at high heat. It has so many health benefits its unreal. It is great for dry skin conditions, stretch marks, scars, removing makeup, hair conditioning, hands and feet and delicious in tea or coffee. You can even use it to replace butter in baking!

So there you have it my secret to amazing skin is out ;) check out my video below to see how excited these products make me.

What skincare products can't you live without?



Thank you for stopping by

BlondeTeaParty x

ALPURE- Skincare from the Heart of the Swiss Alps

Today I would like to introduce you to Alpure a Swiss skincare brand that hails from the glorious Alps of Switzerland. Being Swiss born myself I can truly appreciate the ingredients and the source of these products. These days we are all searching for a more natural approach to skincare.

Bio Alpine is an exclusive complex of specially handpicked plants, each chosen for it's innovative anti ageing properties, straight from the heart of the Swiss mountains. Alpure has designed a targeted solution for every woman for each stage of her life. With it's 100% natural active ingredients and specially selected water from the Dar Glacier, Alpure covers all your skincare needs.

Alpure Alti-White is a line of whitening care targeting the needs of Asian skin and hyperpigmentation. This is perfect for me as I have alot of hyperpigmentaion on my face that generally gets darker during sun exposure. Alti White technology combines powerful plant ingredients produced by Swiss organic farming to reveal a more radiant and even skin tone. It helps control melanin production and protects further hyperpigmentaion acceleration. 

Alti-White Brightening Purifying Gel: Paraben free, for all skin types. This opalescent gel cleanser gently cleanses the skin removing all makeup and skin dulling impurities revealing a bright,clear complexion.

Alpure Alti-White Whitening Intensive Serum: Contains vital vitamin C and E to help diminish existing pigmentation and works at preventing  new spots from forming thanks to its anti-melanin ingredients.

Alpure Alti-White Whitening High Protection Fluid SPF30/PA++: A light weight silky fluid that protects skin against harmful UVA and UVB rays. It helps prevent and correct hyperpigmentation and contains effective anti-ageing properties that also fight pollution and free radicals that can further damage your skin. Complexion is hydrated,radiant and more even looking.

Alpure Detoxifying Toning Cleanser for Face, Eyes, Lips: This three in one cleanser combines Systeme-Pur, an innovative complex of organic flowers from the Swiss Alps and water from the Dar Glacier that aid in restoring the skins moisture balance leaving skin clean and comfortable. This is a beautifully light, gel like consistency that melts away makeup and impurities in one easy step preparing your skin for your serums and moisturiser. Perfect for dry skin. Non Rinse Off Formula.

Bio- Alpine Correction Lift Anti Ageing Day Fluid SPF: Effective anti-age and sun protection in a light, hydrating fluid idea for normal to combination skin. UVA and UVB SPF 15 protect your skin from premature ageing while a unique blend of papaya extract and Dar glacier water help improve skins ability to retain moisture. Skin is more radiant, supple and soft. This makes a great base for makeup.

Altisource Intensive Hydration Energising Fluid: 24 hours of hydration thanks to its unique complex Altisource 24 which is a clever combination of active alpine ingredients that work to restore skins moisture balance. This is perfect for normal to combination skin with its light gel texture that melts effortlessly into skin.

Bio-Alpine Anti-Ageing Eye Cream: This skin around our eyes is very thin and delicate compared to the skin on our face. An eye cream is specially formulated for that delicate area. It's important to start using an eye cream from our 20's to help prevent fine lines and wrinkles in the future. This is a super light cream that helps repair, prevent and protect the delicate eye area. Dark circles and puffiness are significantly reduced and eyes feel fresh and hydrated.

Altisource Intensive Hydration Re-sourcing Mask: Intense hydration from the source of the Swiss Alps. This box contains twelve individual pots of this soothing, cooling, creamy mask that instantly calms dry, sensitive skin, hydrating with an original combination of natural alpine ingredients that work to restore the skins moisture balance. Apply a thick layer for 10 mins, remove with a cotton pad. Skin is left comfortable, nourished, soothed and hydrated. This is one of my favourite hydrating masks I've used and I just love the individual packets which are excellent for travel.

All in all I have really been enjoying using these beautiful products, they make you feel fresh and alive leaving skin with visible results that last! Choosing the perfect skincare regime couldn't be easier with Alpure.  

Please visit www.alpure.ch for your nearest stockist.

Thank you so much for reading & please let me know if you have any specific questions about Alpure skincare that I can help you with.

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum Review

Hello lovelies and Happy New Year!! Kicking off the New Year I'm all about getting my skin in the best possible condition. It couldn't be easier since using this little miracle in a brown bottle. Yes you've all heard the rave on this and its true its absolutely amazing! Results are literally over night, I'm not exaggerating. Advanced Night Repair was first introduced in 1982 and has been a number one seller ever since! It has recently been reformulated with the synchronised recovery complex II giving it even more power for the modern day face. It is an anti-age night serum which repairs damaged skin and dramatically reduces the signs of ageing while you sleep. It is a fact that while we sleep our bodies ability to regenerate is much faster that during the day as we are fighting pollution, sun and daily ageing elements. It also protects you skin in the long term against future damage from UVA and UVB light, smoke and pollution.
A serum is used before a moisturiser and is absorbed by the skin on a much deeper epidermal level resulting in maximum and continuous skin repair. The texture is light and silky and melts into skin. ANR contains vital levels of Hyaluronic Acid which help the skin retain moisture instantly and overtime.
So if you are unhappy with your skin or its looking a bit lacklustre give this a try, you won't regret it. Its perfect for all skin types and best of all doesn't cause breakouts!








Thanks for reading
BlondeTeaParty x

My Updated Everyday Make-Up Routine

Hello beautiful people and thank you for visiting my blog! I thought I would share my updated make-up routine that I do for work, days off, everyday basically. Its quick, easy and effective.

Products I used are as follows:

                                                               FACE
                                                Income Visionaire Serum
                                                Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF 35 Fair
                                                Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Beige
                                                Chanel Double Perfection Matte Powder Suede 115
                                                Bourjos Chocolate Bronzer
                                                Bobbi Brown Bronzer Antigua
                                               

                                                              EYES
                                                Mac Paint in Bare Canvas
                                                Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara
                                                Eyelash curler from Space NK

                                                            
                                                               LIPS
                                                Nivea Lip Butter Vanilla and Macadamia
                                                Revlon Colour Burst Lipstick in Blush
                                               


Whats your everyday face? How much time do you give yourself to get ready each morning?

New BareMinerals Goodies

Hello all! So on my annual summer vacay to California, I made a pit stop at you guessed it the
Bareminerals store and picked up some real beauts! I spend a fortune everytime I go in there, but it's once a year right?!


1. Intensive Glow Pads Brightening Treatment-These are vitamin infused pads that brighten and increase cell turnover to improve overall skin tone. They have two sides, a smooth side for everyday use and a textured side a more intense use like a once a week boost. It says to use at night after cleansing followed by your usual night time routine. I am still testing these out so I'm not sure what I think of them yet. So far so good.

 

2. Active Cell Renewal Night Serum-

This helps your skins ability to to reach its ideal renewal state. It maximises cellular renewal and hydrates yours skin. Leaves skin firm and supple. Use a pearl size amount and smooth over cleansed skin. I really like this,I feel like its doing its job. Skin feels hydrated and plumped up. Nice!

3. Blush in Vintage Peach- oh boy this is a complete dupe for Nars Orgasm blush.

 

4. 100% Natural Lip Colour in Bellini- not only do I love the name, but the colour is divine! It's pretty similar to the blush infact. Its a pink frost with gold flecks. Gorgeous my new favourite!

 

 

5. Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Show Off- another apt name for me ;-)

This smells like vanilla, mint cream, ah its divine! It's a gorgeous creamy pink. Hydrates and softens lips with natural botanical. Perfect over the Bellini lipstick.

 

 

6. i.d. Bare Escentuals Shaping Eye Brush-This is perfect for packing on colour on the centre of your eyelid and using the tapered tip for  shading in the crease, switch to the other end for precision eyelining and for filling in eyebrows. Love this brush, especially for travel.

 

 

Bare Minerals Matte Mineral Foundation

Hello all hope the month of February is treating you well. So I have decided to give my Bare Minerals Matte another go. When you go onto their website http://bareminerals.co.uk/ it kind of reels you into their mineral glory and I get obsessed all over again! I have the shade Light which I think is a tad too dark for me at the moment. I apply with the kabuki brush which gives the fullest coverage of all the brushes.  This takes getting used to and patience. You have to make sure you have moisturised well. Then starting on the outside of your face near you cheekbones gently buff working your way into the centre of you face. You don't get immediate coverage with this straight away, you really have to buff and buff which can be annoying but the pay off is rather spectacular and the more I use it the better my skin seems to look. I have an oily T-zone so this is perfect for keeping the oil at bay. I still use the mineral veil over top to give a real soft focus glow. I have been using this for a few days now and I think its working for me. It definitely lasts all day and I only blot twice if that.

I just love the whole concept of  BareMinerals and its philosophy. The CEO Leslie Blodgett is such a lovely, down to earth person I just adore her personality and how she takes the time to interact and inspire people all over the world.

I also love the packaging oh its so beautiful and the layout of boutiques are stunning! I even love the type font!!

Now too see what I shall purchase next... I have my eye on the new Active Cell Renewal Night Serum and the new eyeshadow quads! oooh how exciting! Oh and I just ordered the Brightening Prime Time Primer! YAY!

Lancome Visionnaire

Advanced skin corrector-Wrinkles-Pores-Evenness. I would call this a serum, I use it in the morning before my moisturiser. It states that its so powerful that half of the women who tested this out considered delaying cosmetic procedures! Well I am 29, have large pores, uneven skin tone and maybe a few dehydration lines on my forehead. I have been using this since Christmas day and haven't noticed anything brilliant yet. It costs £58. I enjoy using it though, it feels silky smooth on the skin and makes my moisturiser and makeup apply seamlessly. I use about two pumps. It looks a feels like a liquidy highlighter with a slight pinky sheen. Completely sinks into the skin leaving it soft and supple. You can definitely feel a difference in the texture of your skin. I will continue to use this and see what happens.