skincare
MY FIRST HYDRAFACIAL AT INFINITY AESTHETICS
Tuesday, 9 July 2024
I've always taken an interest in skincare and trying out new facials and skincare products. I was kindly invited by Infinity Aesthetics to try their Hydrafacial and I was very excited as they are the first place in Gibraltar to offer this leading treatment.
The first thing we did at my appointment was address any skin concerns I had, My aesthetician Vicky asked "if you had a magic wand today what would you want to fix" and we discussed that my main concerns were skin texture and redness. She then analysed the deeper layers of my skin using a machine which looks at everything from UV damage, pores, ageing and pigmentation to name a few. It was definitely a humbling experience!
We then got on to the relaxing part, the hydra-dermabrasion facial. Vicky explained to me that some parts of the facial might feel a bit 'tingly' but personally none of it was uncomfortable for me.
So how does the HydraFacial work?
The first step is to cleanse the skin, the products used exfoliate the skin using a gentle peel to uncover a new layer of skin.
Next is to extract, by removing impurities from pores with painless gentle suction. For me this was a much more pleasant experience than when I've had other facials that typically involve a more painful extraction process.
The last step is to hydrate the skin. Using personalised ingredients to saturate the skin's surface and leave the skin feeling soft and looking glowy.
For my skin concerns, we used the 'JLO Beauty Booster' which contained ingredient like Olive Leaf Extract to help with the appearance of ageing, Proprietary Hydracomplex to help with skin plumpness' and Niacinamide which is known to improve smoothness and protect against environmental stressors. The wand used works like a vacuum to open pores for a deep cleanse and easy extraction of impurities and dead skin cells. It then allows the active ingredients in the booster to penetrate deeper, for the most effective treatment possible.
During the facial I also received an LED treatment which can be red or blue, depending on your skin. Red is more tailored towards ageing and blue can help with problems such as acne. She used the red LED on me and it was a nice warm sensation. At the end of the facial, I got to see the 'gunkie jar' containing all the extractions, so you can definitely see it works!
I really enjoyed my experience and loved how glowy and vibrant my skin looked after. I'm going to try and have a Hydrafacial at Infinity Aesthetics once every few months, although if you really want to invest in your skin it is recommended to have it done every 4 weeks. The signature facial is £120 whilst the deluxe is £160.
G
SKINCARE SUNDAYS | A REVIEW OF KLAIRS KOREAN BEAUTY.
Sunday, 10 November 2019
[Disclaimer: This post contains a gifted product for review but all words and opinions are still mine and honest]
I was first introduced to Klairs last year when WishTrend reached out and asked if I wanted to try some of their products. I tried their Soft Airy UV Suncream and I ended up buying one myself after I finished the bottle. I usually find with most big brand suncreams they leave my face oily and the cream is too thick and I feel like my pores are yelling ahhh get this off me!! With summer now coming along in Australia (it's Spring and already in the 30s), I knew two products that would definitely come in handy were the rich moist soothing serum and the midnight blue calming cream and both products came in a 2 step sun-burn care set. As me and my friends know to well, even if I put factor 50 cream on my face I end up looking like Mr Krabs at the end of my trip. I've been using both products for a couple of weeks and as always, here are my thoughts on them.
About Klairs
Klairs is a eco friendly and vegan korean skincare brand that has been around since 2010. They create products that are tailored to different skin types and for different seasons. Their products are especially great for people who are more on the sensitive side as they use natural ingredients that do not irritate the skin.
Morning Blue Calming Cream ($25)
The morning blue calming cream instantly calms and soothes sensitive skin. It includes guaiazulene, a natural component extracted from chamomile oil which has strong calming effects, whilst centella asiatica hydrates the skin and relieves redness.
What's in it?
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Polysorbate 60, Bees Wax, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Morus Alba Root Extract, Tromethamine, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Guaiazulene, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, SH-Olgopeptide-1, SH-Olgopeptide-2, SH-Polypeptide-1, SH-Polypeptide-9, SH-Polypeptide-11, Bacillus/Soybean/Folic Acid Ferment Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
My Thoughts
First of all this cream is blue so that makes it even more fun to use. It's designed to be an after-sun moisturiser so I don't use this every night. I keep it in the fridge and if I've been out in the sun all day or been sunbathing then I use it. It definitely calms the skin and it feels nice and refreshing. The product comes in 30ml and 60ml sizes so it's a great skincare product to bring with you in your hand luggage!
Rich Moist Soothing Serum ($23)
This hydrating serum helps reduce the surface temperature of your skin which helps cool down sunburnt skin and replenish it's moisture. It's a light serum and it doesn't leave a sticky residue or a thick layer of product on your skin.
What's in it?
Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Betaine, Natto Gum, Propanediol, Polyquaternium-51, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Carbomer, Arginine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lysine HCL, Proline, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Methionine, Theanine, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Illicium Verum(Anise) Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi(Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Panthenol, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Beta-Glucan, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Brassica Rapa (Turnip) Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract.
My Thoughts
This product absorbs easily into the skin and like I mentioned, I like that it doesn't leave a sticky or thick residue on the skin. It's a clear solution and odourless and leaves the skin feeling pretty matte and clear. It says what it says it does, it hydrates the skin well and it hasn't caused me any irritation or breakouts.
Have you ever tried any korean skincare products or heard of Klairs?
G
PRODUCT REVIEW | SKINTIFIQUE SKINCARE.
Friday, 6 January 2017
Last month I was contacted by Skintifique and was asked if I wanted to review their new Cleanser P product. I love trying out new skincare ranges and we know the french are famous for having great skin so I jumped at the chance to try this. Essentially it works as both a cleanser and make-up remover with the use of micellar water. Here is what I made of the product itself.
PRODUCT REVIEW | SKINCEUTICALS' PHYTO CORRECTIVE MASQUE.
Thursday, 20 October 2016
Hi guys! It's been a while since I've done a product review and the lovely people at Dermacare Direct reached out to me about reviewing one of their new products. I love changing up my skincare products after a couple of months and the Phyto Corrective Masque definitely intrigued me, I mean it's green! If you travel often, are sporty or simply suffer from red face syndrome, then this might be the product you need to add to your shelf.
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