Article by Ceri Wheeldon I had no expectations when starting to use this product. I have to confess to not even reading any of the blurb or press coverage beforehand. I am a bit of a product junkie (as one look in my bathroom will confirm) so am always keen to try anything new. The first differentiator is that the product is in fact 2 separate ones which you pump onto your hand and mix (more…)
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Review by Fabafterfifty I’m a big fan of marine based products, so was keen to try their new Silicium range. The Slicium range in particular is targeted at skin showing loss of firmness and wrinkles. Having had Thalgo facials in France I was looking forward to seeing what effect the products for home use would have on my skin. I tried 2 products in the range – the Silicium Cream and the Silicium concentrate. The Silicium (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty I never seem to find the time to have facials, but love the decongesting effect facial massage has on my skin. I thought it might be worth giving the Sarah Chapman Facial Massager a try ( a friend has one and swears by it) . The Facialift looks like a big wishbone, with 8 massage heads and 48 nodules. You roll the massage heads across your face and neck (instructions are given (more…)
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Review by Fabafterfifty Lulu’s hair looked terrific throughout Strictly Come Dancing – so I decided to try some of her hair products for myself. I have incredibly difficult hair to manage – it’s extremely fine, very curly and tends to take on a mind of its own- particularly during damp or humid weather. It’s not unusual for me to have to blow dry my hair daily (or even twice a day if I have an (more…)
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Review by Fabafterfifty I told a friend about tying Frownies- and my experience. She said I just to share. The things I try out to be wrinkle free! How did Hollywood actresses appear wrinkle free in the days before Botox? Apparently many actresses applied triangles of sticky brown paper on their foreheads to combat frown lines and at the sides of their eyes for crows’ feet to retrain muscles and eliminate wrinkles. A strange concept, but does it (more…)
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Review by Fabafterfifty 1. Why did I feel the need to try Time Bomb Youth Juice Secret Oil? I have read a lot about the skin losing natural oils as we age, so liked the idea of trying a more ‘natural’ approach to replacing as opposed to my usual serum. 2. What it felt/smelt like? A light oil, reminded me of the massage oils used in an upmarket spa. I loved the way it felt as soon (more…)
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Review by Fabafterfifty 1. Why try a new cleanser? I’m always open to trying new products- especially if they are dual purpose and developed for mature skins. The fact that the Time Bomb’s Take Off Time Cleansing Cream had exfoliating properties ( contains magnesium oxide crystals which are used in many micro-dermabrasion products) too was a bonus for me, and the smaller size is easy to slip into my hand baggage while travelling. Lulu always looks (more…)
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Review by Fabafterfifty How can be best protect the delicate skin around our eyes in summer? I tested one option from Avon 1. Why use a separate sunscreen product for eyes and lips? I always wear high factor sunscreen on my face but hate the way that it can ‘sting’ around the eye area when out and about, so was keen to try a product specifically for the eye area. It also is said to have (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty 1.Why use a tinting fluid? During the day, and especially in summer I don’t always want to wear foundation, but feel a little too bare faced if I go out with just moisturiser. I was keen to try something which would give some coverage but with a ‘light’ effect. 2. What it felt/smelt like? Madara Tinting Fluid felt very light and had a fresh, ‘clean’ smell 3. Was it easy to use? The (more…)
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Review by Fabafterfifty The condition of our skin in the neck and decolletage can really give away our age ( not that we shouldn’t be proud of our years!), so I wanted to share my latest ‘find’, Boob Tube Bust and Neck firmer by Mama Mio. 1. Why a separate product for neck and décolletage? I think the décolletage area can be one of the first to show signs of ageing- especially as I am fairly big (more…)
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