Caudalie Beauty Elixer

Caudalie Beauty Elixer 100ml @ FeelUnique.com £28.80
(excuse the yellow looking oil in the bottle, I didn't shake it up before photographing!)

When it comes to the Caudalie Beauty Elixer I feel like I woke up one day having never heard of the product and the next day BOOM it is bloody everywhere! Unless you have literally been hiding under a rock over the past couple of weeks you will know full well about this big beauty buzz product.  I've dabbled in a few Caudalie samples such as the body and face moisturizers but never actually purchased a product from them till now, and how could I not with all this hype?! I purchased it from Space NK a few weeks back and remember bringing it home and thinking wait a second what does this actually do? I journeyed back in my brain trying to remember why I bought it and all I could think of was "the smell is amazing" and at £32 (Space NK price) and this not being a perfume thats a bit of mental splurge. So again for this review after using the product for around a month I ask myself "what does it actually do"?

The product sprays out in a lovely fine mist which sinks into the sink immediately unlike some water gun spritzing toners! I use the product kind of like a toner, after my cleanser but before my moisturizer and if I feel my make up looks a little cakey I'll spritz some on my face. I do have to note the smell, it's amazing! It really instantly makes you feel relaxed and calm  and like all you want to do is smell it. After the product has sinked in I feel instantly more awake and rejuvenated and my skin appears so much fresher and in a way enhanced? The skin is left soft and supple before moisturizer. Ever since I started using this I've had nothing but compliments on my skin. My mum of all people just doesn't shut up about it! It looks super healthy and alive, no more sleepy skin days! Not only that but I haven't found myself with break outs and the tiny pimples that re occur on my chin are not existent which is amazing considering they haven't been since I went on a tinted moisturizer over foundation kick in the summer. I even feel where my skin is slightly more red it has calmed down, the product has just overall improved my skin in every way possible, never did I think I would receive compliments on my foundation-less skin! I also like to spray the product when my foundation or powder is looking a little heavy to give it a more fresh look.

So it really does seem that the mental investment was worth it! I am beyond pleased with the product and would repurchase in a heart beat, I can really see why it's taken the blogging world by storm. The product does come in a smaller bottle if you don't think the plunge of the 100ml is quite worth it, the cheapest I've found it is at FeelUnique.com (linked above). 

Thanks for reading!

Caterina xo

Origins Zero Oil Deep Pore Cleanser

Origins Zero Oil Deep Pore Cleanser

I had been using the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish for just over a year and felt like it was time to break out into a different cleanser. To me changing skincare is scary as it might not work out for you and you could end up with blotchy, uneven and spotty skin just through a cleanser change! I opted for something aimed at an oily skin seeing as mine is combination (a bit of an oily t-zone with normal cheeks). The Origins Zero Oil is aimed at a oilier possibly more blemish prone skin and helps to over time reduce the oils in your skin.

I wouldn't recommend this if you have normal/dry skin but are prone to break outs as this will dry your skin out that bit more. I use the cleanser in the morning and evening. I splash cold water onto my face then work the cleanser into the skin until it foams up slightly and then splash water on my face again to remove the cleanser. My skin is left feeling so fresh and the smell of the mint makes you feel really awake and rejuvenated. The cleanser itself is a gel like constancy which foams up quite easily when applied to wet skin.

I've been using this cleanser for just under a month now and have really noticed a difference in my skin, it is so much less oily and practically break out free. It's made me a lot more confident in my own skin to the point where I'm looking into light tinted moisturizer for spring/summer! I really recommend this cleanser and will definitely be repurchasing it along with possibly some more products from the Zero Oil range!

Thank you for reading!
Caterina xo

Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator

Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator 50ml Tube available @ lizearle.com £9.25

I have never really been a big exfoliator person apart from for the body. I was given this particular one as a gift and thought it was my chance to really see if they made a difference to my skin. I kind of do gently exfoliate my skin twice a day when using the cleanse & polish but I guess thats not a proper thorough exfoliate.

The beads are very small and don't feel abrasive on the skin, I'm personally not a big fan of gritty exfoliators as after pro long use I find they make my skin dry and sensitive. It smells very clean and fresh like most Liz Earle products which I love! 

I applied the exfoliator  after my cleanse and polish to damp skin and buffed it in with my fingers. After washing away the product my skin instantly feels smoother! I honestly couldn't believe how smooth my skin felt as I already feel that the cleanse and polish leaves my skin smooth but this is on another level! I have found that after using this a few times my skin has been a lot clearer and looked a lot brighter and more "radiant" rather than dull like it usually does.

All in all I think this is a fabulous product and has really made me see the benefits in exfoliating your skin. I am so impressed with the results that I can definitely see myself purchasing the 70ml pump size which retails for £13.00. Liz Earle also do a 15ml tube for £5.00 which is perfect for people who would like to try it out.

Hope your all well and good!

Lots of love, Caterina xo