A spritz is a facial cleanse equivalent of the "shower in a can" philosophy - a quick freshen up when you don't have time for the whole sink and water routine. But a facial spritz will also tone your skin and set your make-up. Depending on the formulation it may even lift your mood or calm your mind, with the help of some essential oils. Apply these products onto a cleansed skin, and/or after you've applied your make-up, and then at intervals throughout the boost, whenever you need a pick me up.
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{fine mist delivery by Liz Earle's Instant Boost Skin Tonic} |
My other recommendation would be Caudalie's Beauty Elixir, a company I really rate in the natural skincare department. They are a French company who use the bi-products of the wine-making industry in their products. Their main focus is on the anti-oxidant properties found in the grapes, and like Liz Earle, their focus is on natural, chemical-free products.
Beauty Elixir is a more glamourous affair, coming in a tactile glass bottle, which makes it a lovely present idea. The glass bottle means you can actually see the essential oils forming a layer at the top of the liquid. Give the bottle a good shake before you spritz it over the face, neck and decollete. It really boosts radiance and also tightens pores, so this is a great product if large pores are a concern for you. The active ingredients are grape, orange blossom, rose, mint and rosemary. The essential oils combine to give a really refreshing and uplifting fragrance, with a top note of mint. It's a great product for men to use after shaving. Available here, or from your nearest John Lewis or Space NK.
Two other products worthy of a mention - Vichy Thermal Spa Water Spray and Evian Water Facial Spray are both excellent at delivery instant refreshment - good options for your beach bag. They won't deliver radiance or give you a boost like the Liz Earle or Caudalie products, but they will sooth and hydrate, and are a fraction of the price.
Brilliant - I'm getting that Caudalie mist for my pregnant friend - been wondering what to get her as a little treat for ages. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Ms Lemonade. I am a huge fan of your fashion & beauty blog so could think of no one better to ask for beauty regime advice.
ReplyDeleteI am a classic english rose with lots of freckles & copper red hair who can burn even on a mild british summers day. I have combination skin suffering oiliness & blackheads in my T zone so I tend to pick oil free products with spf 15-30.
At present I use Elemis skin care products which I have loved since a devine facial in my late 20's. But of late I have started to notice some deep wrinkles appearing on my brow, frown & laughter line area which are starting to persist even at rest.
My current regime includes Elemis tri-enzyme facial wash daily, Elemis lime blossom cleanser & lavender toner 3+ weekly, pro collagen marine cream & pro collagen eye serum twice daily. I also have an occasional Elemis papaya enzyme peel & deep cleansing lavender masks (which are gorgeous and must be tried)
I am currently in my early thirties and feel my skin is changing and perhaps deserves a new skin care regime. Given your extensive knowledge & dedication to exploring beauty products I would really value your opinion. Laura xx
Oh ....any tips on an oil free tinted moisturiser with spf as my laura mercier is about to run out