Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Facial

Hi guys. Allow me to get straight into the topic because I have been dying to talk about this baby ever since I got it but I wanted to give a bit more time so I could give you a much more accurate review. Let's just say this little miracle worker should be in everyone's skincare cabinet. Hear me out! 

First of all let's all just take a moment here to appreciate the gorgeous packaging. Nothing screams more luxurious than this little elegant bottle. Can we all agree on that? Or maybe it's just me as I'm sucker for packaging. 

The bottle is made of a really hard and sturdy plastic which I prefer because that means I can travel with it easily rather than carrying around a heavy glass bottle. I also love the pump that it comes with, very different than other pump bottles or those bottles that come with droppers you know what I mean? Well I like droppers as far as oil products but this pump is just so perfect because one pump is the perfect amount to cover the whole face and neck so I don't need to think about how many drops I need. Really neat! 

A little background info here on Sarah Chapman if you don't know who she is. She is a famous facialist who is based in London. She has her own clinic and of course her own product line. This Overnight Facial is her award winning and best selling product in the beauty world and I can see why because it is fabulous. 

The oil itself is light yellow and it feels silky smooth as I apply on my face. It is not greasy, absorbs really fast and just a great product to use in the cooler months. I even use it in the summer because it doesn't feel greasy at all. 

I must take a minute here to mention the scent. OMG! I mean I can't... I can't even... It is beyond lovely. It smells like rose and jasmine and whenever I use this product my whole bathroom smells lovely and I just feel so relaxed. I have to admit that the scent makes me wanna use it all the time and I really just look forward to my night time routine to be honest. OMG! I wish you guys could smell it through this blogpost. 

This oil is very natural and paraben free. Here is a list of the active ingredients: Vitamin A, VCIP Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Lipobrite®HCA-4, Coenzyme Q10, Renovage™, Dermaxyl™Oligopeptide, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Abyssinian Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Melon Oil, Baobab Oil, Jojoba, Jasmine, Rose. I told you it's natural see?! This stuff is so good for the skin and it really just hydrates, plumps and soothes my skin and when I wake up in the morning, my face is glowy, eventoned and looks youthful. 

This Overnight Facial is a serum and face oil in one so all you have to do is wash your face, tone and apply this at night. Easy breezy, great for someone (me) who can't be bothered to put layers and layers of products at night. It is basically created to achieve the result you would get when you have a facial at a spa. It comes with a booklet showing you how to massage your face with this product to get the maximum result at home. I can't say enough good things about this little wonder, highly highly recommend for everyone really especially for those of you who have drier skins. 

If I have to pick a con on this then it would be the price. It costs £45 for a little 15ml bottle which is crazy because normally you would get a 30ml bottle as far as oils and serums, but that being said I would keep purchasing it. In fact I got the duo from QVC UK because I know I would enjoy it because one, I am obsessed with face oils (here is an approve) and two, there are only positive reviews on it. Although it's expensive a little goes a long way with this oil as one pump is more than enough. You don't wanna use too much cuz it might feel oily. One pump is just perfect. Remember less is more.

That's it guys. I don't wanna ramble too much cuz this post is already pretty long. Let's just say that YOU NEED THIS IN YOUR LIFE. So try it and let me know what you think will ya? 

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Pai Intensive Nourishing Facial - Rosehip Collection (Limited Edition)

I love when beauty companies do sets because I like trying different products from different brands but sometimes I just don't know what to get so when those handy sets come in filled with some best selling products of certain brands, I jump right in with no hesitation because it is a great way to try some of the things from whatever brand you are interested in, and they are normal quite economical as well. 

I have one set here to show you today and it is from Pai Skincare. Now Pai is well-known as their natural organic skincare products especially the Rosehip line, so when I saw this little Rosehip set that Pai brings out every Christmas I couldn't be happier. Bear in mind that this is a limited edition set but Pai does bring back every Christmas so if you like the things I'm about to show you then get it next Christmas. FYI: beauty bay.com still has some left and it is currently on sale so hurry if you are interested. 

This set comes beautifully packaged with this gorgeous box which makes it an ideal present, and there are 3 products inside, they are the ever-so-famous Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil (30ml), Rosehip BioRegenerate Rapid Radiance Mask (75ml and limited edition), and an organic Muslin Facial Cloth. 

Now I have been wanting to try the oil for the longest time and I'm so glad I finally got it. I have to warn you though because it smells real funky. When I first applied I almost gaged because it is that strong. It smells very earthy, mediciney like some sort of herbs but very natural from what I can tell which I actually prefer than those synthetic perfume smells. I have been using it every single night as the last step of my skincare routine and to be honest the smell doesn't brother me anymore, it is not bad at all actually. So I guess what I'm trying to say is that don't give up because of the smell as it is an beautiful oil. 

It applies so smoothly, very hydrating and nourishing. It does brighten up my complexion and I really like how my face looks and feels when I wake up in the morning. It is not too greasy and absorbs fast! I think all skin types can benefit from this oil but dry skin will really enjoy it. I haven't noticed anything about lightening up pigmentation or blemish marks because I have only been using it for like a month but rosehip is known for treating pigmentation so I'll definitely keep using it and report back.

I mean you just can't go wrong with a good Rosehip oil and this particular one is all natural and some of the ingredients are actually organic plus Pai doesn't test on animals. It's a win win for me. I honestly don't know much about Rosehip oils but I do know that the darker the colour the better quality of the oil you'll get, and this one is pretty nice coloured. It's a must have if you ask me! Highly recommend. 

Now the limited edition mask... It smells exactly like the oil but lighter, comes out like a yellow-ish cream but actually feels like a gel cream, very light in texture and goes on smooth. This stuff is so unbelievably moisturising and I just love how my skin feels afterwards. You can leave it on for like 10 minutes then rinse off or sleep in it like an overnight mask. This mask is more like a pre-party pamper for me. I like to put this on before applying my makeup. I wish Pai sells this separately because it is fabulous and I think everyone would love it as it just feels so good and very soothing to the skin as well. 

(before and after)

All in all this is a GORGEOUS skincare set and I can't recommend it enough except the muslin cloth. It is way too harsh, feels so scratchy on my skin and my face looks and feels RAW afterwards. I mean RAW! So no thank you to the cloth!

There you have it guys, this is such a great skincare set and love love the oil and the mask, great value for money as well and I feel like I need to pick up another set as a back-up. But like I said Pai brings back every Christmas so don't feel bad if you can't get your hands on now. 

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Have you tried anything from Pai before? Any recommendations? 

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My Top 5 Facial Oils

I am a big fan of facial oils if you haven't noticed it already from my Morning and Evening skincare Routine blogposts I did like a month ago, which by the way check them out if you are into skincare like I am. Just click on the links above. Anyways as I was saying facial oils are so so good for your skin and much more hydrating than moisturisers. Here are my 5 facial oils which I am currently loving and I'll tell you why in a minute, I have a couple more are on my wish list and when I get to try them eventually I will report back how they are. Always trying out new face oils  I know... By the way I don't actually have dry skin, it's more normal to combo but I do enjoy using oils. Think about it the reason why your skin produces so much oil is because your skin is dehydrated. So don't be scared of oils if you have oily skin because they can balance out your complexion. 

There we go. My top 5. I guess I'll start with the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery concentrate. They are in no particular order by the way, I love them all the same but for different purposes. 

This stuff is seriously amaze balls, and I'll tell you why.

• It hydrates instantly
• It penetrates deeply into your skin
• It smells OMG divine if you like Lavender
• It's so light, not sticky at all
• You'll wake up with a nice glow on the face (seriously)
• It cost 39 euros but it lasts like forever, seriously this stuff never finishes. 

TIP: try mixing it with your favourite clay mask, it'll just give you an extra boost. It worths every penny, so try it guys. If you have never used oils before the Kiehl's one is a good start! It's a serum but moisturise enough to be a moisturiser. I personally layer it with another oil which I'll get into it in a minute, but if you don't have dry skin this is good enough on its own. 

Now I know that everybody loves the Rosie Maran's Argan Oil so I am not gonna get into too much of detail but I'll tell you why I LOVE IT. It hydrates like nobody else's business! Exclamation point!!!! That's it, that's why I love it, I think that's a pretty good reason right?!!! Plus It's very natural and has all the good skincare ingredients in there. It's rich in Vitamin E so great source of Anti Oxidant for delaying ageing. I got the miniature version and definitely would pick up the full size when this runs out if it ever does. A little goes a long way with this oil. I also wanna try the "light" version. Does anybody know how it is compare to the original one? Please let me know. 

This Nude ProGenius Treatment Oil is actually a deluxe sample which I got from Sephora when it had a promotion. I am glad I got this because it is lovely. It's light yet hydrating, it doesn't have a smell to it which is okay although I do prefer a light relaxing scent to be honest, but it's good for those of you who are sensitive to fragrance. It's a treatment oil so you only need to use this one after washing your face in the evening, and you WILL wake up with a nice glow and more eventoned complexion. It's suitable for vegans as well just FYI. I will definitely pick up a full size when I finish up my other face oils. 

Next up, the Pure Maracuja Oil by Tarte. You can always find this under Sephora's best sellers, and now I know why. It's definitely a must have if you are into facial oils. I mix this with my Argan oil as my moisturiser and let me tell you the combination of these 2 is incredibly moisturising, but remember to use it in the evening it is too "oily" for morning use. It's rich in Vitamin C which is great for brightening your complexion if you have dark spots' marks and uneven skin tones. I got mine again in the miniature version, which by the way is great for travelling, and great value for money , trying it out before splurging on the big bottle right guys?! It also comes in a roller ball form, and I think I will get it next time just to experience the sensation of rolling this oil all over ma face! haha

I applaud you if you are still with me. I know I ramble, but we are almost there, I promise. 

Last but not least, the Normalising Day Oil by Dr. Hauschka. This is the only oil that you should use it in the morning as your moisturiser. It really balances out your skin no matter what skin type you have. I used up the whole bottle and it lasted me more than a year. I know right?! You only need a couple drops for entire face and neck. I found my face a lot less oily on the T zone and my foundation stays on all day. I love this so much and I am gonna have to pick up another bottle soon. I prefer using it in the winter, spring and autumn except summer, I just find a little too heavy in the summer. I love the scent, it smells like oranges, absolutely joyful to use in the morning. The only downside is that it leaks, it leaks everywhere. The bottle is a pain in the neck but they have changed the bottle I've heard so that's good news. 

There you have it, my beloved facial oils which are very very good for your skin no matter what age you are, and what skin type you might have. Try to use oils instead of creams in your skincare regime and you will see the difference once you get into it. 

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