vichy
June Favourites 2014
7.01.2014
(clockwise l-r; setting powder, corrective stick, body foundation, compact foundation, liquid foundation)
Hey everyone,
I recently had the pleasure of attending the launch of the new products in the Vichy Dermablend range. Vichy are a French brand that I have been loving for quite some time now, and they're a firm favorite of my grandmother too! Dermablend has been around since 1981, and is the number 1 coverage brand recommended by dermatologists in the US, but they've recently added some new products to the range- exciting! The background story to it is actually quite interesting. A doctor created for his wife, who suffered from facial vitiligo, and in 2003 it became available to buy worldwide.
4 new products are joining the original fluid corrective foundation: a compact cream foundation, corrective stick, total body corrective fluid and setting powder. After seeing the foundation put into action, I was extremely excited to try it out myself. I'm usually a medium coverage kinda girl, but there are definitely days when I would love a bit more cover. All products in the Dermablend range promise to give high coverage, lasting power for up to 12 hours, and they're also hypoallergenic too.
Zombie Boy, whose tattoos were covered using Dermablend as shown on the left. Mindblowing!
I've been testing the range out since attending the launch in Dublin 2 weeks, and I am absolutely loving it! The fluid corrective foundation* is the one I grab the most. I got the shade 15 opal in all products, as I have extremely pale skin, and although it is a tiny bit darker than I would usually go for, it blends seamlessly into the skin. Not only that, but with the liquid foundation in particular, I don't feel the need to apply concealer or primer! Perfect for those days when you just want to hurry out the door. It really does last all day, which I love, seeing as I want to be covered throughout the school day! €21.50 for 30ml
my before and after with the fluid foundation
As you can see from the swatches below, the corrective stick* looks a tad darker than the others, so I prefer to apply this before my foundation. This has the highest amount of pigment out of all the products in the range! It masks my spots and blemishes perfectly, and I can definitely see why people with skin problems would love this. €16.95 for 4.5g
Up until trying the compact cream foundation*, I had never used a compact foundation before! I've been using my flat foundation brush with this rather than the sponge, but the compact and sponge are so handy to keep in your handbag or schoolbag throughout the day. I don't feel this lasts as long as the fluid foundation, but that's not that big of a deal. €24.50 for 9.5g
The setting powder* is one of my favorites in the range- it mattifies my skin which tends to get oily, and also makes my makeup last so much longer! I've tried a few loose powders before but this is by far my favorite. If you have oily or combination skin, or just despise looking shiny, I would definitely suggest checking this out. €20 for 28g
The last product in the range is the total body foundation*. I'm going to be completely honest- this isn;t a product I can see myself using very much in the near future. This was demonstrated on a model by covering up her tattoos, and I was blown away by the coverage, but I don't have any particular body marks I want to conceal. Perhaps I might give it a try on the spots on my back if I'm wearing a backless dress in the near future! €25 for 100ml
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Vichy Dermablend Range Launch & Review
4.30.2014
(clockwise l-r; setting powder, corrective stick, body foundation, compact foundation, liquid foundation)
Hey everyone,
I recently had the pleasure of attending the launch of the new products in the Vichy Dermablend range. Vichy are a French brand that I have been loving for quite some time now, and they're a firm favorite of my grandmother too! Dermablend has been around since 1981, and is the number 1 coverage brand recommended by dermatologists in the US, but they've recently added some new products to the range- exciting! The background story to it is actually quite interesting. A doctor created for his wife, who suffered from facial vitiligo, and in 2003 it became available to buy worldwide.
4 new products are joining the original fluid corrective foundation: a compact cream foundation, corrective stick, total body corrective fluid and setting powder. After seeing the foundation put into action, I was extremely excited to try it out myself. I'm usually a medium coverage kinda girl, but there are definitely days when I would love a bit more cover. All products in the Dermablend range promise to give high coverage, lasting power for up to 12 hours, and they're also hypoallergenic too.
Zombie Boy, whose tattoos were covered using Dermablend as shown on the left. Mindblowing!
I've been testing the range out since attending the launch in Dublin 2 weeks, and I am absolutely loving it! The fluid corrective foundation* is the one I grab the most. I got the shade 15 opal in all products, as I have extremely pale skin, and although it is a tiny bit darker than I would usually go for, it blends seamlessly into the skin. Not only that, but with the liquid foundation in particular, I don't feel the need to apply concealer or primer! Perfect for those days when you just want to hurry out the door. It really does last all day, which I love, seeing as I want to be covered throughout the school day! €21.50 for 30ml
my before and after with the fluid foundation
As you can see from the swatches below, the corrective stick* looks a tad darker than the others, so I prefer to apply this before my foundation. This has the highest amount of pigment out of all the products in the range! It masks my spots and blemishes perfectly, and I can definitely see why people with skin problems would love this. €16.95 for 4.5g
Up until trying the compact cream foundation*, I had never used a compact foundation before! I've been using my flat foundation brush with this rather than the sponge, but the compact and sponge are so handy to keep in your handbag or schoolbag throughout the day. I don't feel this lasts as long as the fluid foundation, but that's not that big of a deal. €24.50 for 9.5g
The setting powder* is one of my favorites in the range- it mattifies my skin which tends to get oily, and also makes my makeup last so much longer! I've tried a few loose powders before but this is by far my favorite. If you have oily or combination skin, or just despise looking shiny, I would definitely suggest checking this out. €20 for 28g
The last product in the range is the total body foundation*. I'm going to be completely honest- this isn;t a product I can see myself using very much in the near future. This was demonstrated on a model by covering up her tattoos, and I was blown away by the coverage, but I don't have any particular body marks I want to conceal. Perhaps I might give it a try on the spots on my back if I'm wearing a backless dress in the near future! €25 for 100ml
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Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here.
Hey everyone!
It feels like quite some time since I've written a review. I've been a tad busy with school lately, and I find hat reviews can be a bit tedious to write when I'm tired! Current state of mind= listening to old Lily Allen songs, and eating vanilla ice-cream on bed. Sure what else do us teenagers do?
Right, back to the review! I received* this serum at the official launch in Dublin weeks ago, which you can read about here, but I wanted to give it a proper try before writing this review. First things first- I have never actually owned anything by Vichy before this! Well, I've had the few samples, but not full size products. I've also actually never used a serum. Before attending the launch, I always presumed that that serums were typically for older skin. But I was wrong!
The Vichy Idealia Life Serum is a "skin idealizer", that claims an "even and illuminated complexion, refined looking pores and rested facial features". It's suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, and better yet- ITS PARABEN FREE! For those of you who don't know what parabens are- they're specific nasty things are in most skincare products, and most of the time cause no harm. MOST of the time. The serum smells absolutely heavenly. I realise that scent means nothing but I can't help it! Roses and jasmine are the first things I think of. Its pearly white in colour, with tiny bits of shimmer inside, and its very easy to apply to the face. Iadore the packaging too- pink holographic, what more could a girl want?
The serum itself has most definitely changed my skin over the past few weeks. It states to help skin within 8 days, which I think is a tad far fetched! I applied it one in the morning, once in the night. My skin looks brighter, less tired and definitely alot smoother. Although I can't say if it helps with ageing ~ I am only 15..~ my mum also tried it out, and she loved it too!
You can read more about the serum here. Will you be trying it?
-Rachel x
*This product was given to me by Vichy at the launch.
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Vichy Idealia Life Serum* | Review |
9.18.2013
Hey everyone!
It feels like quite some time since I've written a review. I've been a tad busy with school lately, and I find hat reviews can be a bit tedious to write when I'm tired! Current state of mind= listening to old Lily Allen songs, and eating vanilla ice-cream on bed. Sure what else do us teenagers do?
Right, back to the review! I received* this serum at the official launch in Dublin weeks ago, which you can read about here, but I wanted to give it a proper try before writing this review. First things first- I have never actually owned anything by Vichy before this! Well, I've had the few samples, but not full size products. I've also actually never used a serum. Before attending the launch, I always presumed that that serums were typically for older skin. But I was wrong!
The Vichy Idealia Life Serum is a "skin idealizer", that claims an "even and illuminated complexion, refined looking pores and rested facial features". It's suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, and better yet- ITS PARABEN FREE! For those of you who don't know what parabens are- they're specific nasty things are in most skincare products, and most of the time cause no harm. MOST of the time. The serum smells absolutely heavenly. I realise that scent means nothing but I can't help it! Roses and jasmine are the first things I think of. Its pearly white in colour, with tiny bits of shimmer inside, and its very easy to apply to the face. Iadore the packaging too- pink holographic, what more could a girl want?
The serum itself has most definitely changed my skin over the past few weeks. It states to help skin within 8 days, which I think is a tad far fetched! I applied it one in the morning, once in the night. My skin looks brighter, less tired and definitely alot smoother. Although I can't say if it helps with ageing ~ I am only 15..~ my mum also tried it out, and she loved it too!
You can read more about the serum here. Will you be trying it?
-Rachel x
*This product was given to me by Vichy at the launch.
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Hey everyone,
I recently attended the launch for a new Vichy product- the Idealia Life Serum. It was held in an oh-so-glamorous venue, The Black Door on Harcourt Street. I'm sure you all know by now that I adore new skincare products, and I love looking after my skin, and treating it the best way possible. Truth be told, I don't actually own an Vichy products- I think the price tag has been throwing me off! I'm very cautious when it comes to buying "expensive" products, as I like to ensure they're worth the money. SO as you can tell, I was very excited to try this new product. Vichy has always been a brand that I've heard so much about, and I'd typically associate it as a pharmaceutical brand [their TV ads do seem to have alot of jargon], but my grandmother has been a lover of the brand for years, and swears by their products!
The Idealia Life Serum is a serum clinically proven to improve the effects of daily excesses, such as stress, unbalanced diet, exposure to the sun and pollution. It claims that the serum leaves your skin "looking radiant and fresh, and the texture feels refined. Facial features look more relaxed and skin looks younger and healthier". At first I assumed that the product would be only for older/aged skin- not quite something a teenager would need! However even us teens tend to eat too much junk food, or sit in the sun too long. It also states that it can do all of this in 8 days! The serum has a gorgeous scent, as it contains jasmine. And the best thing is? Its free from parabens!
The event itself was brilliant- there was music, delicious food and icecream! There was also a very informative power point presentation on the exciting new product.
I personally can't wait to try the 8 day challenge and try out the serum myself. I'm also going to get my mam to try it with me, as I'm curious to see if it works a treat for older skin, too. Keep any eye out for a review very soon!
P.S- you may have noticed that my blog layout has changed, and then changed BACK, over the past few days. As soon as I get a bit of money together I'm going to pay for a new blog layout!
-Rachel x
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Vichy Idealia Life Serum // Launch
8.25.2013
Hey everyone,
I recently attended the launch for a new Vichy product- the Idealia Life Serum. It was held in an oh-so-glamorous venue, The Black Door on Harcourt Street. I'm sure you all know by now that I adore new skincare products, and I love looking after my skin, and treating it the best way possible. Truth be told, I don't actually own an Vichy products- I think the price tag has been throwing me off! I'm very cautious when it comes to buying "expensive" products, as I like to ensure they're worth the money. SO as you can tell, I was very excited to try this new product. Vichy has always been a brand that I've heard so much about, and I'd typically associate it as a pharmaceutical brand [their TV ads do seem to have alot of jargon], but my grandmother has been a lover of the brand for years, and swears by their products!
The Idealia Life Serum is a serum clinically proven to improve the effects of daily excesses, such as stress, unbalanced diet, exposure to the sun and pollution. It claims that the serum leaves your skin "looking radiant and fresh, and the texture feels refined. Facial features look more relaxed and skin looks younger and healthier". At first I assumed that the product would be only for older/aged skin- not quite something a teenager would need! However even us teens tend to eat too much junk food, or sit in the sun too long. It also states that it can do all of this in 8 days! The serum has a gorgeous scent, as it contains jasmine. And the best thing is? Its free from parabens!
The event itself was brilliant- there was music, delicious food and icecream! There was also a very informative power point presentation on the exciting new product.
I personally can't wait to try the 8 day challenge and try out the serum myself. I'm also going to get my mam to try it with me, as I'm curious to see if it works a treat for older skin, too. Keep any eye out for a review very soon!
P.S- you may have noticed that my blog layout has changed, and then changed BACK, over the past few days. As soon as I get a bit of money together I'm going to pay for a new blog layout!
-Rachel x
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Hey everyone!
I was sent out a load of Nivea Daily Essentials samples a while back but still haven't got around to trying them all out! I also picked up some Vichy, La Roche-Posay and Lancome samples in store, so thought I'd write a quick review on three products I have started using already.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Correcter;
This is the first skin correcter by Lancôme, promising to correct wrinkles, pores and evenness within 4 weeks. Being a 15 year old girl, I don't exactly HAVE an wrinkles, so I can;t say if it improves the appearance of them or not! However, I was intrigued to see if it really would minimise my pores and even out the colour of my skin. I'm pleased to say, it did! Although results weren't as obvious as I'd hoped for, my skin colour had evened out quite a bit. My pores didn't look very minimised though. At €70 for a full sized bottle, there's just no way I would pay for a product that i guess really just isn't for me! I would recommend it to the older genre of women out there to try.
Nivea Regenerating Night Cream;
I am a BIG fan of Nivea products and their Daily Essentials collection is one of my absolute favorites. I was delighted when Nivea UK sent me out a few samples to put to the test! One of the first things I immediately went for was the Regenerating Night Cream- simply because I was on the look out for a new night moisuriser anyways. It reminds me of their Day Cream [which I reviewed here]- same creamy but light consistency and white colour. My skin definitely felt alot better in the mornings, alot softer and fresher. I can't wait to go out and buy a full bottle! Might I also mention it smells divine?!
Vichy Aera Teint Pure
I adore this fluid foundation! As you can see from the picture above, the sample is empty- it was well worth the use! The shade matched my skin perfectly and it glided onto my skin so easily. The coverage was brilliant- something I wasn't expecting seeing as it looked a bit thin coming out of the package. Although I have enough foundation to last me for a couple of months, I may consider buying this when I'm finished.
- Rachel x
Samples Review- Lancome, Nivea & Vichy!
4.06.2013
Hey everyone!
I was sent out a load of Nivea Daily Essentials samples a while back but still haven't got around to trying them all out! I also picked up some Vichy, La Roche-Posay and Lancome samples in store, so thought I'd write a quick review on three products I have started using already.
Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Correcter;
This is the first skin correcter by Lancôme, promising to correct wrinkles, pores and evenness within 4 weeks. Being a 15 year old girl, I don't exactly HAVE an wrinkles, so I can;t say if it improves the appearance of them or not! However, I was intrigued to see if it really would minimise my pores and even out the colour of my skin. I'm pleased to say, it did! Although results weren't as obvious as I'd hoped for, my skin colour had evened out quite a bit. My pores didn't look very minimised though. At €70 for a full sized bottle, there's just no way I would pay for a product that i guess really just isn't for me! I would recommend it to the older genre of women out there to try.
Nivea Regenerating Night Cream;
I am a BIG fan of Nivea products and their Daily Essentials collection is one of my absolute favorites. I was delighted when Nivea UK sent me out a few samples to put to the test! One of the first things I immediately went for was the Regenerating Night Cream- simply because I was on the look out for a new night moisuriser anyways. It reminds me of their Day Cream [which I reviewed here]- same creamy but light consistency and white colour. My skin definitely felt alot better in the mornings, alot softer and fresher. I can't wait to go out and buy a full bottle! Might I also mention it smells divine?!
Vichy Aera Teint Pure
I adore this fluid foundation! As you can see from the picture above, the sample is empty- it was well worth the use! The shade matched my skin perfectly and it glided onto my skin so easily. The coverage was brilliant- something I wasn't expecting seeing as it looked a bit thin coming out of the package. Although I have enough foundation to last me for a couple of months, I may consider buying this when I'm finished.
- Rachel x
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