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Fashion and Style Police Reviews The Hero Project

February 28, 2018 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , 31 Comments

I love discovering amazing skincare brands. My skin is always in need of some TLC, so I was happy when I got the opportunity to try out some products from The Hero Project.

The Hero Project is a new British beauty concept from UK cosmetics superlab, Pangaea. The brand takes the latest skincare trends and refines them, with lovely ingredients and beautiful packaging.

 

 

Vit C-30™ Ultra Brightening Serum 30ml £39

 

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I really like this Vit C-30™ Ultra Brightening Serum. It is a great serum and it is amazing for my skin.

Vit C-30™ Ultra Brightening Serum is a powerful vitamin C serum with 30% ethylated L-Ascorbic Acid(one of the highest amounts to make it into a product). It helps to improve the appearance of existing fine lines and wrinkles now, and protects from pesky damage later. The serum is enriched with natural extracts of Grapefruit and Lemon.

 

How to Use

Apply 3-4 drops to clean face, neck and upper chest then gently massage the serum in. Avoid the delicate eye area.

 

PROS
  1. This serum is free from parabens, sulphates, alcohol, mineral oil.
  2. It feels amazing on my face. I love the texture.
  3. The packaging is bright and beautiful.
  4. It is cruelty free.
  5. This serum absorbs into my skin very quickly and I love the tingling sensation.
  6. It has made my skin tone a lot brighter and smoother.

 

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CONS

None

 

 

Resurfizz™ – 2-Step Carbonated Face Peel Treatment Set 1 x 30mL Thermo Melt™, 4 x 6mL Enzyme Fizz™ £49

 

I love having some quality me time at work with a face treatment on and a glass of wine after a long week. This Resurfizz™ – 2-Step Carbonated Face Peel Treatment Set is now one of my favourite facial skincare treatment.

 

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This set contains –

Thermo Melt™
This exfoliating cleanser gently heats up the skin using natural self-heating minerals that actually produce real heat and open up the pores to prep the skin’s surface for soaking up nutrients in the second step of the treatment process. It basically gets your skin ready for the real deal.

 

Enzyme Fizz™
This face mask is acid-free oxygenated. It is enriched with natural Pomegranate enzymes, formulated to fizz up on your face, whilst Bamboo exfoliating beads help buff away dead skin cells to cleanse, purify and remove clogged up makeup particles.

 

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How to Use

Step 1 – Massage a small amount of Thermo Melt into damp skin. Rinse this off with warm water.

Step 2 – Empty one of the enzyme peel jars onto your skin and smooth all over. Leave on for 5-7 minutes. The colour will change from a golden gel into a white fizzing foam. Rinse off with warm water using the muslin cloth provided.

 

PROS
  1. This set is very easy to use.
  2. The Thermo Melt™ exfoliates and cleanses my face thoroughly. I also love the warm feeling on my skin.
  3. I love the Enzyme Fizz™ face mask. It leaves my skin feeling and looking soft and smooth.
  4. It brightens up my skin tone as well.
  5. This set is free from parabens, sulphates, alcohol, fragrance, phthalates and mineral oils.
  6. It is cruelty free.

 

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CONS

None.

 

The Hero Project Hand Rehab Diamond Dusted Hand and Nail Therapy 75ml £15

Our hands are usually one of the first parts of our body that shows ageing signs. All thanks to the multi tasking and endless washing. I sometimes neglect to take good care of my hands, like I do the other parts of my body.

The luxurious Hand Rehab™ contains a powerhouse blend of moisture-rich Hyaluronic Acid and Aloe Vera for long-lasting hydration, as well as finely-milled Diamond Dust, which gently buffs away dead skin cells and impurities while strengthening nails and tidying cuticles.

 

 

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PROS
  1. This hand cream smells amazing.
  2. I love the pretty packaging.
  3. It contains SPF 20.
  4. It is easily absorbed and leaves my hand feeling soft and smooth.
  5. The hand cream is non-comedogenic. It is free from parabens, sulphates, alcohol, phthalates and mineral oil.

 

 

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CONS

None

 

I love all these skincare products, and I recommend them all 100%. The Hero Project is a great brand and definitely worth shopping.

What are your thoughts? Have you used any of these skincare products? Have you ever used any The Hero Project product before?

 

*PR Samples.

Patting is the Best Skincare Application

February 20, 2018 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , 35 Comments

Last week I came across an interesting discovery – we have been applying skincare products the wrong way! For as long as I can remember, I have been applying skincare products by rubbing them into my skin. That’s the only way I ever knew how. And I am sure most of you apply cream or lotions the same way too.

 

 

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I was very surprised to find out that all the while I had been applying skincare products into my skin, I had been damaging my skin in the process and drastically reducing the efficacy of the products I apply on my face. After I made an interesting discovery of the effects of rubbing, I found it really important for me to share this information with you.

 

What rubbing really does to your face

Rubbing skincare products on your face stretches the skin. This directly results in wrinkles as the rubbing breaks down collagen and elastin that help to keep your skin smooth. So here’s what that means: Every time you rub, you add more wrinkles to your face.

Strangely, I thought that if I rubbed the cream on my skin, it would help evenly distribute the cream on my skin but it turns out I was totally wrong. Instead of distributing my skincare product, rubbing made me remove it off my skin thus leaving only a little product to work on my skin.

Rubbing skincare products on your skin leaves your face looking puffy. This is because the rubbing movement pushes against the flow of your lymphatic system. This is what causes the puffiness.

 

 

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Why you should do more patting

Right now you’re probably as surprised as I was when I found out how rubbing has been affecting my skin all these years. The good news is that there is no better time to make the switch to patting than now.

Apparently, patting comes with a lot of benefits. In fact, it does the complete opposite to what rubbing does. When you pat skincare products on your skin, you’re actually helping to enhance the production of collagen on your skin and stimulate blood flow. Collagen is what will help make your skin firm and elastic.

As you put products on your skin and pat instead of rub, you’re assured of a more even distribution of the product on your skin. This helps to ensure that you enjoy the full benefit from the product you purchase.

Patting is gentler on your skin and it has been proven to increase the efficacy of the products you apply on your face. This is because more product is being absorbed into your skin. No wonder the products I bought some months ago didn’t work as well as I had expected!

Knowing that this little hack can make all the difference in your skincare regimen is comforting. So start showing your skin more love by patting your skin instead of mindlessly rubbing it. It could go a long way to give you the smooth and youthful glow you had been looking for.

 

 

Product Review – BRYT Skincare

February 18, 2018 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , 12 Comments

As a sucker for quality skincare, I am always on the hunt for the next best brand to try out. I had the golden opportunity to try out BRYT Skincare, and I took it with both hands!

For those who have never heard of BRYT Skincare, it is a PETA Approved Vegan and Cruelty Free British brand. The brand’s aim is to use only those ingredients which are kind to the planet, ethically sourced from Fairtrade partners and sustainable projects, and organic where relevant.

 

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I received BRYT Skincare Night Cream, Day Moisturiser, Nourish Serum and Foaming Facial Cleanser. Here are my thoughts on the products.

 

Foaming Facial Cleanser 150ml/£12.99

This Cleanser comes with a muslin cloth to aid facial cleansing. The key ingredients are –

  • Natural super-antioxidant APS formulation.
  • Apple Extract.
  • Olive and Aloe Vera extracts.

 

PROS
  1. I love the bright packing. It is a beauty.
  2. The compact packaging with the pump makes it so easy to use, and less messy.
  3. It has a light fresh fragrance I like.
  4. This cleanser deeply cleansed my face, leaving with very smooth and clean.
  5. I like the light price tag of £!2.99.

 

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CONS

None.

 

Nourish Serum 30ml/£18

I love trying serums, so I was eager to get on with this BRYT Skincare Nourish Serum. This serum was created for dry/dehydrated skin, which is fab because sometimes I find my skin quite dehydrated.

Here are the key ingredients –

  • African Baobab Oil, Jojoba Oil.
  • Essential oils including Rosemary, Lavender and Jasmine.
  • Natural super-antioxidant APS formulation.

 

PROS
  1. Another beautiful packaged bottle here
  2. It is quite affordable at £18.
  3. This serum is very easy to use with the pump. All you need is 2 pumps, and dab away on the face and neck.
  4. A little goes a long way.
  5. I love the texture of the serum. It leaves my skin looking smooth and supple.
  6. It has a lovely fragrance.

 

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CONS

None.

 

Day Moisturiser 50ml/£19.50

This Day Moisturiser is another product from the amazing BRYT Skincare brand. I apply it seconds after applying the nourish serum.

The key ingredients are –

  • The unique APS system and antioxidant-rich African Mongogo Oil.
  • Vitamin E and essential oils including Green Tea, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin.

 

PROS
  1. It contains SPF15 which protects the skin from UV-induced damage.
  2. It is beautifully packaged with a pump.
  3. I love the light fresh fragrance of this moisturiser.
  4. The price tag is also inviting at just £19.50.
  5. My skin feels nourished everytime I use this day moisturiser.

 

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CONS

None

 

Night Cream 50ml/£19.50

Since I hit the dirty thirties, I have started paying more attention to my skincare, especially my night skincare routine. This Night Cream has been used a couple of times, and I am loving it. I apply it at night time, seconds after applying the nourish serum.

It contains –

  • Essential oils including Rose Absolute, Chinese Geranium, Palma Rose and Lavender.
  • The unique APS formulation which is rich in super-antioxidants.
  • Vitamin E, Shea Butter and African Marula Oil.

 

PROS
  1. Like all the other BRYT Skincare products, it smells amazing.
  2. It looks good in the bright packaged pump bottle.
  3. I found it easy to use. A little goes all the way. You only need about 2 pumps for the face and neck.
  4. The price tag is affordable
  5. My skin feels very moisturised once this night cream is applied.
  6. It is suitable for all skin types.

 

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CONS

None

 

All BRYT Skincare products are Vegan and Cruelty free. They are also free from petrochemicals, sulphates, silicones, parabens, phthalates and GM ingredients.

What do you think of these products? Have you tried any of them before? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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