Tag: Astalift

  • My New & Improved Skincare Routine – Brands From Abroad

    My New & Improved Skincare Routine – Brands From Abroad

    I have been introduced to so many new skincare products recently and my entire skincare routine has been given a total revamp! It’s something that I’d been wanting to do for a while as I knew that due to my skin changing (age wise) and the seasons changing, I wasn’t getting the best results from my previous routine and so it was time to switch things up.

    I always like to try products for a couple of weeks before giving my verdict but after a couple of months I can say that these products have become firm favorites as part of my new skincare routine.

    Everyday Skin Care Routine for combination skin

    Gatineau Peeling Expert Microdermabrasion Exfoliating Cream

    First up is the Gatineau Peeling Expert Microdermabrasion Exfoliating Cream (or as I like to call it, face scrub). I wasn’t sure about this product when I first used it, as the ‘micro-beads’ felt quite soft and didn’t feel like they were really scrubbing and exfoliating the skin like some face scrubs do – This is probably where I’d previously been going wrong using rougher face scrubs – as after a couple of time of using this product, I realized that it didn’t need to feel like it was ‘scrubbing’ my skin at all. The Peeling Expert’s gentle exfoliation was all I needed to help exfoliate, smooth and brighten my skin.

    For the past two months I’ve been using the Gatineau Peeling Expert two times per week and it’s helped to keep my skin feeling smooth and looking bright without being harsh on my skin.

    Gatineau Paris Peeling Expert Review

    Astalift Brightening Serum

    The Astalift brightening serum is one of my favorites. I mentioned it in a previous post here, so I won’t go into too much detail but I’ve been using this morning and night now for the past couple of months and my complexion has never looked more even. My blemishes have been massively reduced and overall I feel this product gives my skin a fabulous radiance.

    Astalift Brightening Serum
    Caudalie Polyphenols C15 Broad Spectrum Spf 20 Anti-Wrinkle Protect Fluid

    Other than winning the award for longest title – The Caudalie Polyphenols C15 also contains SPF 20, so it’s a great for daily application to help protect the skin. It also contains hyaluronic acid which helps to plump the skin and smooth out any fine lines. It’s super light weight, smells amazing and smooths on easily to the face and neck making my skin feel super fresh in the mornings.

    It is meant to be used as moisturizer alone but on days when my skin feels dry, I like to add a creamier moisturizer on top. I love that this one protects my skin against UVA and UVB radiation though, so I currently like to use this every morning.

    Caudalie Paris Polyphenol C15 review

    Embryolisse lait-crème concentré

    Finally the embryolisse lait-crème concentré is another skincare product that I recently reviewed here on my blog. This stuff is amazing for when I need to add instant hydration to my skin. It’s great to use as an everyday moisturizer and for me it’s been the perfect combination to apply it after the Caudalie Polyphenols C15, to help prep my skin ready for makeup.

    Embryolisse Lait-creme concentre review

    I’ve been loving my new skincare routine, so much so that I’ve been enjoying plenty more makeup free days as my skin has been looking far more radiant.

    Really good skin care products

    Do you like to update your skincare routine occasionally? Which skincare products have you been loving recently?

    Samio x

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  • Astalift Brightening Serum by Fujifilm – Review

    Astalift Brightening Serum by Fujifilm – Review

    My obsession with skincare is forever growing and therefore my want to try new products seems to be never ending. Although I have some of my regular go to face products, I’m always keen to discover more and one product I’ve been trying out recently is Astalift Brightening Serum .

    Astalift Brightening Serum

    The Astalift packaging is quite simple; it comes boxed and both the product and the box have a pearlescent sheen that catch your eye as it hits the light but other than that it’s rather modest. I’d say it’s a lot less ‘showy off’ than most products and doesn’t boast a load of product claims on the front of the bottle. In a way, I think that this made me more intrigued by the Astalift serum – that and the fact that it’s created by Fujifilm.

    Good Facial Serum Astalift

    On the back of the box it says that the Astalift Brightening Serum ‘restores firmness and radiance’ and ‘reduces the appearance of dark sports and evens out skin tone’ and it instructs to apply to the face morning and night before face cream… When pumped, the serum comes out as an orange translucent liquid. When applied to the face, one pump is enough and it spreads easily onto the face and neck before quickly drying.

    Fujifilm skin care face serum review

    After only a few days of using the Astalift serum morning and night, I had already started to notice a difference. I feel that this product has visibly helped to even my completion, stop it from looking sallow and given my skin a more radiant look.

    Astalift Review

    I’ve been really pleased with the Astalift serum since introducing it into my skincare regime as I have noticed the positive effects it has had on my skin. It is slightly pricey but I’d say that if you’re looking to invest in a good facial serum (especially if you have older skin or pigmentation/blemishes) and fancy treating yourself, then this is a good one to go for.

    Have you tried any of the Astalift skincare products? If so, what did you think? I’d be keen to try more.

    Samio x

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    Some of the items may have been sent to me for review purposes, however this does not affect my opinions – check out my disclaimer for further information.