I’m off on a quick trip to somewhere (hopefully) warm and I have the Spray-On Moisture from This Works safely tucked away in my hand luggage. It’s lovely, this spray, and it is most definitely being added to my list of “facial spritzers that actually do something”. (To read about the others, see here.)  It’s slightly different to many that I’ve tried because it contains a blend of plant oils, so there’s a proper dose of moisture there and not just some wishy washy water that’s going to evaporate off within seconds. As far as spritzes go, it’s actually quite heavy duty. More of a treatment than a “freshen up” – though it does feel as fresh and cooling as any other spritz. It’s just so much more than one of those water sprays – as usual, This Works have created a product that actually does exactly what it says on the tin. Spray-On Moisture. That’s what it does. Like the Deep Sleep pillow spray that sends you into a – you’ve guessed it – deep sleep. (You can find that here – sixteen quid well spent, let me tell you!)

If you find your skin somewhat lacking in the moisture department then this little spritz would be a good one to have handy. Small enough to keep in your handbag or carry on with your in-flight toiletries, it contains Aloe Vera and so it’s soothing and calming as well as providing that little hydration hit. Great for pepping up tired makeup, but I’ve also been using it as part of my morning skincare routine, right after cleansing. Almost like a pre-serum step, though I suppose you could equally put it on after serum and before moisturiser… Experiment, go wild, let me know how you get on!

I haven’t tried the shower gel and body lotion that are pictured with the spray, but I will. Body duos don’t tend to float my boat, but I have a feeling that these will have something special up their sleeves.

This Works Spray-On Moisture is £18 with delivery from LookFantastic.com

Read about some other moisturising facial sprays that are worth the spend…

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Another one for fans of the “my skin looks loads better but I’m not sure how or why” powders. Many see these brush-on complexion enhancers as being a bit pointless, but I, for one, can definitely see the difference when I use my Les Beiges or Hourglass Ambient Lighting as a finisher over foundation, tinted moisturiser or BB/CC cream. Now and then I just use them straight over my moisturiser to give a slightly more uniform and brighter complexion without adding glitter or shimmer.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder…

I have never really figured out how these powders work, they just seem to do the trick. There’s absolutely nothing going on in the concealing department, so I suppose you need to have a relatively clear complexion to begin with, but there’s nothing like a quick bash about with the Les Beiges compact to lift and subtly illuminate the skin.

Read about Chanel Les Beiges…

I can see that Chanel’s new Infiniment illuminating powder might be more of a collector’s item for those who love the double Cs, but I have bulldozed straight on in with mine and have been using it over my current face-base choices (Max Factor’s Miracle Match and Eucerin’s CC Cream) to add a bit of healthy glow. As I say, you either “get” these powders or you don’t – the effects are very subtle – but if you like to add that final touch of polish then this one has an extra little colour boost from the peachy-coloured logo. I think that the “illuminating powder” description could be a little misleading for those expecting a blast of reflective shimmer or a Kardashian-style highlight, but for those wanting an understated sheen, it’s perfect.

You can buy Chanel’s Infiniment Illuminating Powder at House of Fraser -it’s £42.

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