Marie Reynolds London Moringa Melt Cleansing Balm Review

 
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Marie Reynolds London Moringa Melt Cleansing Balm Review

Marie Reynolds has launched two new skincare products for 2024 and one of them is the most gorgeous cleansing balm! Here’s the low down on the brand new Marie Reynolds London Moringa Melt Cleansing Balm. If you love cleansing balms and care about good ingredients, you should try this.

What is Marie Reynolds London Moringa Melt?

Marie Reynolds London Moringa Melt Cleansing Balm Review
Marie Reynolds London Moringa Melt Cleansing Balm

Moringa Melt is a sumptuous cleansing balm created by skincare and wellness expert Marie Reynolds to “transcend the ordinary cleansing balm.”

  • Unique transformative texture
  • A rich balm that emulsifies into a milky cleanser when water is added
  • Designed to effectively removing impurities
  • Leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed
  • Works to hydrate the skin
  • Uses the Marie Reynolds London signature blend of Frankincense, Rose, and Neroli
  • Can be used morning and night as a first or second cleanse
  • Suitable for all skin types

Key Ingredients

Moringa Oil – rich in antioxidants and vitamins to nourish and protect the skin against environmental aggressors

Castor Oil – to deep cleanse the skin of makeup and impurities without stripping away moisture

Sumac Oil – with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, to calm and soothe sensitive or irritated skin

Dycaprylyl Carbonate – lightweight emollient to soften and condition the skin whilst maintaining hydration

How to use it

You can use the Moringa Melt Cleansing Balm as a first or second cleanse both day and night. Take a small amount and work it into dry skin before adding a splash of water to emulsify into a cleansing milk. You can rinse away or remove with a cleansing cloth.

My Review of Marie Reynolds London Moringa Melt

Marie Reynolds London Moringa Melt Cleansing Balm packaging
Marie Reynolds London Moringa Melt Cleansing Balm packaging

I am a huge fan of cleansing balms to take my makeup off, and as a first cleanse, so I was very excited to try this new 2024 launch from Marie Reynolds.

Marie is the most amazing skincare and wellness practitioner, and I love so many of her products and also the supplements she produces. Marie was talking about the skin microbiome and gut health years before it became a hot topic in the beauty industry, and she really knows her stuff.

The new Marie Reynolds London Moringa Melt Cleansing Balm is no disappointment. I absolutely love it. It has the most addictive texture and scent, and it effortlessly elevates my cleansing experience.

Marie Reynolds London Moringa Melt Cleansing Balm texture
Marie Reynolds London Moringa Melt Cleansing Balm texture

The balm itself has the smoothest, most buttery texture, that melts into the skin upon contact and spreads softly over the face, breaking down makeup and impurities with ease.

Because it feels so nice, I like to take my time to massage in and then I slowly add small splashes of water and keep massaging. I then use a wet cloth to completely remove. This works really well as a standalone cleanse, although I like to follow with a second cleanse at nighttime.

The aroma is so good, and Marie says that the blend of Frankincense, Rose, and Neroli oils not only elevates the ritual of cleansing but also enhances the cleansing action itself. It’s an absolute delight to use.

If you haven’t tried any of Marie’s products before, make sure you check out some of my Marie Reynolds London reviews.

Where to buy it

The Marie Reynolds London Moringa Melt Cleansing Balm is £48 and available via the link below:

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Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen Review & Swatches

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Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen Review & Swatches

As concealer is one of my absolute favourite makeup products, I was very excited to try out the new Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen which has been created in partnership with with skincare genius, Augustinus Bader. I have all the shades here to show you, here’s what you need to know.

What is Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen?

Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen
  • Designed to deliver second-skin, light-to-medium buildable coverage
  • Radiant, real-skin finish
  • Immediately perfects the skin
  • Proprietary skincare actives improve your complexion over time
  • Provides an 8-hour nourishing veil
  • Resists settling into fine lines or pores
  • Formulated with TFC8 by Augustinus Bader
  • Works to reduce the appearance of fine lines, dark circles, eye puffiness, and hyperpigmentation
  • Uses a calibrated dispenser and tapered brush for easy application
  • Long-wear formula
  • Cruelty-free, vegan, silicone-free, soy-free, gluten-free
  • Dermatologist-Tested
  • Safe for sensitive Skin
  • Non-Comedogenic
  • Available in 16 flexible shades

Key Ingredients

TFC8 by Augustinus Bader – uses a blend of high-grade vitamins, lipids, and high-performing, proprietary peptides that transports key nutrients to the cells for renewal, combatting signs of aging and damage

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 – peptide known to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles brought about by facial expressions

Polyglutamic Acid – keeps skin hydrated and improves elasticity

Squalane –  helps to prevent moisture loss, leaving skin feeling supple and more comfortable.

Amino Acid Coated Pigments – provide long-lasting colour payoff

Rosa Damascena Flower Water – to help hydrate, soothe, tone and protect the skin

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein – to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier, improve hydration and enhance elasticity

Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen Shades & Swatches

There are 16 flexible shades in the Victoria Beckham concealer collection and they are predominantly neutral undertones designed to be compatible for warm, neutral and rosy undertones:

  • FL1 – Very Fair Light with neutral undertones
  • FL2 – Fair light with neutral warm undertones
  • L1 – Light with neutral undertones
  • L2 – Light with neutral warm undertones
  • LM1 – Light medium with neutral warm undertones
  • LM2 – Light medium with neutral undertones
  • M1 – Medium with neutral warm undertones
  • M2 – Medium with golden undertones
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen Swatches
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen Swatches
  • MD1 – Medium Dark with neutral undertones
  • MD2 – Medium Dark with warm peach undertones
  • DK1 – Dark with neutral undertones
  • DK2 – Dark with warm peach undertones
  • DP1 – Deep with neutral undertones
  • DP2 – Deep with neutral warm undertones
  • R1 – Rich with neutral warm undertones
  • R2 – Rich with neutral undertones
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen Swatches
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen Swatches

How to use it

You will need to do a few clicks to get the product flowing upon first use, but after that you’ll need one or two clicks to dispense the amount of product you need. You can paint straight on to the skin and then blend with fingertips.

VB Beauty say that for the best results you should apply to well moisturised skin.

For brush cleaning, you can use lukewarm water and a mild soap and then allow the brush to dry before replacing the cap.

Before & After Photos

This is the before photo:

Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen - Before Photo
Before Photo

And the below photo shows the shade LF2 applied to the left side as you are looking at it:

Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen in LF2 applied to left side of photo
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen in LF2 applied to left side of photo

My Review of Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen

This post has taken me ages to put together because, 1. it’s Advent Calendar season, 2. I wanted to make sure I swatched all the shades, and 3. at the hefty price tag of £64 for 2.4ml, I wanted to properly test it out before I said a word!

Now, my first concealer-type product super-obsession was the YSL Touche Eclat pen. This worked more as a brightener and highlighter than a traditional concealer, but I religiously used it to conceal and generally pep up my complexion none-the-less. I loved it. I actually still love it. I really do need to use it again soon!

Anyway, I am harping on about that because Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen is using a very similar packaging format to Touch Eclat. It is a clicky pen, just like my original favourite and has a very similar brush applicator as the YSL.

Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen brush
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen brush

There is quite a lot of reference to how much work went into the brush on this new concealer, but it doesn’t seem to be very different to the YSL to me, so perhaps I need to get the two products next to each to really compare and contrast. Anyway…

Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen packaging
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen packaging

Aside from the packaging, I love that this is a skincare formula; and a skincare formula with none other than Augustinus Bader. I do really like this the skincare products that VB has created so far, and I am a big fan of the Cleansing Protocol, which I have continued to use since I wrote my review on it. I actually think I’ve liked that duo more and more the longer I have been using it. You can read my Cleansing Protocol Review here.

This concealer includes the Augustinus Bader TFC8 formula which promises to be an all-singing all-dancing renewal complex to deliver anti-ageing benefits. I love a makeup skincare hybrid, so this of course got me really excited.

Now, it is important to note that I haven’t been testing this for 4 weeks yet, so I can’t really comment on the skincare claims of this product. However, I will continue to use it, and will update for you when I can. For now, these are my thoughts on it as a concealer.

So, this is a lovely concealer. It has a creamy texture and offers up a buildable coverage. A couple of clicks dispenses a good amount of product and the brush is the perfect size to apply the concealer exactly where you want it.

It is pretty easy to blend, and gives a lovely smooth finish very quickly. I think it has a self-setting quality, and I haven’t felt that I need to powder it. I do find that I need to layer this to get the coverage that I need, which concerns me, because there is only 2.4ml of product in the tube.

I love that it sets itself and I have found it to be really long lasting, even without setting it with powder. It doesn’t settle into lines or wrinkles, and just gives the skin a very smooth look and it very good on pores too.

Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen covers really well. It is light to medium, but it is good on the purple tones under my eyes, redness and also pigmentation marks so it’s a great all rounder. I find that if I let it sit on my skin for a bit before blending, you can get a bit more coverage out of it.

I can use a few of the shades. LF2 is a good match for everywhere, and I quite like LF1 under the eyes when I want something super bright. L1 also actually works well under the eyes and I can make it work everywhere. If I had to choose one shade, which I would if I was buying it because each tube is £64, I’d go for LF1.

And while we are on the topic of price, it is definitely something we need to discuss. It is £64 for 2.4ml, which is so expensive. Obviously, the cost reflects that you are getting the Augustinus Bader TFC8 complex in there, but that alone may not be enough to persuade you to part with that much cash for 2.4ml of product.

I am going to continue to use this regularly and see if I can see any of the longer term skincare benefits it promises.

What impresses me most about this is how natural it looks on the skin, how smooth it makes the skin look, and how well it lasts. It barely fades at all, and pretty much stays looking freshly applied all day. It’s impressive.

Where to buy it

Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen is £64 for 2.4ml and is available via the link below:

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Sephora Melting Cleansing Balm Review

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hihi everyone, I hope all is well, Autumn has arrived in the UK after a very cold & brief summer lol

Today I’m talking about the melting cleansing balm from Sephora. This one promises to remove even waterproof stubborn makeup and oils and dirt from the skin.

Experience

oh gosh I havent used a bad cleansing balm in a while. This balm just isn’t it. Firstly it doesn’t spread easily across the face and it struggles against makeup, even just everyday simple makeup. Against mascara and waterproof mascara you need a few good rubs to remove them and even after that it doesn’t completely remove waterproof mascara. It does emulsify well I have to give it that but that’s just about it

Verdict

I’ve really tried to stick with it and to finish it but its a massive tub and I just cant anymore lool. Its not a good cleansing balm period, I’m going to have to throw this one away.

SupraFade Hyperpigmentation Review

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hihi everyone, I hope all is well. Today I have a full review of the Supradafe hyperpigmentation serum I finished last month

Suprafade is the first product from HUE, a black owned skincare brand based in the UK. The promise is “A serum formulated with 7 active ingredients and antioxidants working synergistically to target the signs and causes of hyperpigmentation, discolouration and dullness. Engineered to be gentle enough for nightly use, our formula starts working in as little as two weeks. To ensure maximum efficacy and results, we always use ingredients at their active level. “

Experience

I introduced this to my routine on 9/6 very slowly. In the first week I used it once then twice in the 2nd week- I do this to prevent any irritation when starting new products. I started using nightly from 23/6. I finished the product 20/8. I experienced no issues with the serum.

Suprafade has no noticeable scent and I didnt find it particularly hydrating. It layers well with other serums with no pilling and works well with retinol ( I use MEdik8’s r-Retinoate® Intense) and acids with no issue

The serum has really big claims, on the website they claim: In a consumer study, participants agreed that there was a dramatic improvement in hyperpigmentation within 6 weeks. 2 weeks- 80% agreed skin tone was more even. 4 weeks- dark spots were obviously reduced. 6 weeks- complexion was significantly more even

For me the experience was very different, by 4 week I couldn’t really tell if my dark spots were fading or not, infact by the time I finished the bottle I was still on the fence. June to Aug were bad skin months for me, I had a lot of texture and spots that led to new hyperpigmentation. I’m not sure if the serum helped deal with that. I had 2 old spots I really wanted to target with the serum and to me they dont look any better.

Mark 1 is an old hyperpigmentation spot Ive been trying to get rid of and it was what I wanted Hue to target. I can barely tell the difference by the 20th when I finished the serum. Mark 2 looks slightly better but 3 is also confusing, Im not sure if there was any improvement. Other areas of my face are also the same I can barely see a difference.

I do like the texture of the serum, its very lightweight and it pairs well with other products. Whilst its not the most hydrating serum out there it is ok. I also like the pump jar it came in.

Verdict

To be totally honest, I’m disappointed with the serum. I saw so many good reviews and improvements from other people but I really cant tell if the serum did anything for me. I did have bad skin this summer as I have new pigmentation spots to treat but I wanted the serum to target older spots I had. Side by side pictures tell me there was hardly any improvements. the newer pigmentation spots look slightly improved? Im not even sure

Will I repurchase? Honestly I did consider it because perhaps I needed more time with it? however after 8 weeks of daily use and not seeing major improvements, I didn’t want to spend another £52 on it plus shipping. I wont repurchase.

If you want to check out Suprafade, check the website here

M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 – Contents & Launch Date

 
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The beauty advent calendar from Marks and Spencer has been one of the best sellers since the beginning of beauty advent calendar time. Here’s everything you need to know The M&S Beauty Advent Calendar for 2024. Enjoy!

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What’s in the M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2024?

M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Contents
M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Contents

This year’s edit includes hair treatments, luxurious skincare, festive makeup and also fragrance.

There are 25 products including 11 full-sized products and 14 travel sized minis. This year it comes in a velvet vanity case which you can reuse for holidays and beauty storage in general.

The products included in the 2024 calendar are:

  • Floral Street Vanilla Orchid Eau Deu Parfum 10ml
  • Clinique Take the Day off Balm 15ml
  • Color Wow Colour Security Shampoo 75ml
  • Color Wow Colour Security Conditioner 75ml
  • Benefit Fan Fest Mascara 8.5g
  • REN EverCalm Cleansing Milk 50ml
  • Nails Inc Cranberry Me Merry 10ml
  • Percy & Reed Tame That Mane Smoothing Blow Dry Cream 100ml
  • Formula Sleep Cream 15ml
  • L’Occitane Shea Hand Cream 30ml  
  • Philip Kingsley Elasticizer 40ml
  • Fresh Elements Glow Day Cream 15ml
  • Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Masque 15ml
  • Nails Inc Nude In Noelle 10ml
  • Pixi Eye Define Waterline Tightline Black 0.35g
  • Cowshed Relax Bath & Body Shower Gel 100ml
  • Margaret Dabbs Nail and Cuticle Serum 15ml
  • This Works Deep Sleep Overnight Whip 200ml
  • Discover Velvet Amber 10ml
  • Cowshed Relax Bath & Body Body Lotion 200ml
  • Dr. PAWPAW Ultimate Red Tinted Lip Balm 10ml
  • Prai Ageless Throat & Decolletage Crème 30ml  
  • Living Proof PhD 5-in-1 Styling Treatment 60ml
  • Emma Hardie Purifying Pink Clay Detox Mask 15ml
  • Bloom & Blossom Keep Dancing Foot & Leg Mist 100ml

When does the M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 launch this year?

The M&S Beauty Advent Calendar is available in-store and online from

24th October 2024 at M&S Beauty.*

How much is this year’s M&S Beauty Advent Calendar and what it the value?

This year the Advent Calendar will be £50 and the value of the products is over £300.

My Review of the M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2024

M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Review
M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2024 Review

I love this new design with the velvet vanity. It’s absolutely packed with great products and you can reuse it for your beauty storage or your travels.

The selection of products includes lots of treats that will help get you party season ready. There is a mix of both travel and full-sized products across everything you ‘ll need to glam up and also wind down during the festive period. The range included cult classic products and also the latest launches and new innovations.

The value of the M&S Beauty Advent Calendar is always brilliant as the gift with purchase offer means you can buy a Christmas gift and get the calendar for a real bargain price. It is always very popular and this year’s one is no exception.

What is the Value of M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2024

The value of this year’s edition is £300.

How to get the M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2024

The Advent Calendar is just £50 when you spend £30 on Clothing, Home & Beauty instore or online at Marks & Spencer*.

Make sure you check out Best Beauty Advent Calendars for 2024 in the meantime.

M&S Beauty Advent Calendar Unboxing Video

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