beautyfan1's Stats
- Review Count87
- Helpfulness Votes39
- First ReviewOctober 31, 2012
- Last ReviewDecember 12, 2023
- Featured Reviews0
- Average Rating4.9
Minimise the appearance of ageing and fatigue with La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes.
Created especially for those with sensitive skin who want effective results, this targeted formula intensively smoothes and sculpts the eye area with a lightweight, easy to apply texture that feels so comfortable.
The cream is enriched with 0.1% pure retinol, a potent ingredient that is optimised with La Roche-Posay's exclusive booster complex to ensure enhanced results. An infusion of 0.2% caffeine energises tired eyes, making the area appear luminous and vital, while a high concentration of La Roche-Posay's signature Thermal Spring Water cools and soothes.
Tested under ophthalmological control, Redermic R Eyes is suitable for contact lens wearers. The hypoallergenic, paraben-free and non-comedogenic formula ensures perfect tolerance.
Apply in evening from the inner corner of the eye outwards. Ensure you wear a daily sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Do not use in conjunction with any other retinoids.
Overall Rating:
5
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A really excellent eye cream
Date:January 15, 2017
beautyfan1
Location: Southampton Hampshire
Age: 40 or older
Gender: Female
Skin type: Combination
Fragrance appeal:
5
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Effectiveness:
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Ease of use:
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This little tube of eye cream is lovely. The lines around my eyes won't ever disappear completely, but certainly the little ones are less noticeable, and the skin around my eyes is softer. The cream/gel like consistency goes on easily, and a little goes a long way. I don't have sensitive skin, I just prefer to use La Roche-Posay treatment rather than any other brand.
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''Soothe, hydrate and comfort dry skin that's prone to itchiness with La Roche-Posay Lipikar Baume AP+M, a caring and calming skincare staple suitable for sensitive, atomic eczema-prone skin.'' - Kate, Escentual Beauty Team
Why you'll love La Roche-Posay Lipikar Baume:
Designed for dry, sensitive or eczema-prone skin.
Offers instant soothing, while offering anti-scratching, anti-flare-up benefits.
Suitable for the whole family - it can be used from three months old onwards.
Offers up to 48 hours' hydration.
Helps to reduce the frequency of flare-ups.
Rebalances the skin microbiome.
It has a comfortable texture that melts in without feeling greasy.
Why it's Escentual:
We love how soft and gentle this cream is; it melts in to hydrate, soothe and calm skin without feeling heavy or greasy, making it ideal for all skin types and all ages. It even creates a cooling, relieving sensation as you work it in - and as a bonus, the 200ml bottle is made from an eco-tube developed from sustainably sourced cardboard to help cut down plastic usage.
But what's behind this hardworking cream? The skin-calming balm features a dose of La Roche-Posay's iconic Thermal Spring Water, which is renowned for its hydrating, soothing, and anti-irritating powers. Niacinamide, glycerin, and nourishing 20% shot of shea butter are also added to the mix to intensely soothe skin and help restore the skin barrier. The result? Comfortable, hydrated, and calm skin that's better protected against unwanted flare-ups.
The best way to use it:
Massage into skin to comfort areas prone to dryness or itching.
Values:
Dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic.
Fragrance-free.
Overall Rating:
5
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5
Another great product from La Roche Posay
Date:April 22, 2016
beautyfan1
Location: Southampton Hampshire
Age: 40 or older
Gender: Female
Skin type: Combination
Fragrance appeal:
5
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Effectiveness:
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Ease of use:
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I was recommended this by my BF who has eczema, and she rates it the best ever. Although it's very rich, it's not in the least bit sticky or tacky and sinks into my skin easily. It's very soothing on my dry, flaky, itchy elbows, knees and lower legs, and lasts all day without having to reapply like some I've used before. 10/10.
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Lipikar Surgras - Ultra Rich Body Wash 200ml
Restore the softness of your skin every time you shower with the La Roche-Posay Lipikar Surgras ultra rich body wash, an intensively moisturising creamy cleanser.
The compensating cream is made up of a 10% lipid replenishing concentrate that is soap-free and paraben-free, and is specifically designed for dried out and uncomfortable skin in both children and adults. Formulated with a very mild cleansing base containing a lipid-replenishing derivative of Shea Butter, it gently cleanses the skin without irritation and keeps the skin's hydrolipidic film intact and protects against the drying effects of water.
Shower after shower, the skin is protected against any feelings of tightness and continues to retain its natural softness and comfort. Put a dab in the palm of the hand, apply to wet skin, massage lightly and then rinse away.
Overall Rating:
5
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Another great LA Roche Posay product
Date:April 22, 2016
Fragrance appeal:
5
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Effectiveness:
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Ease of use:
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I have dry, flaky, itchy skin on my elbows, knees and lower legs, and this wonderful shower cream certainly helps to soothe and calm these areas. I now use a baby sponge rather than those horrible twisted plastic things, and this helps too. This shower cream doesn't irritate at all, and leaves my skin feeling really soft. A little goes a long way and it has a fair amount of lather even in the hard water area where I live. A great product.
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La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Lips intensely replenishes chapped and sore lips.
The protective formula creates a layer on the lips, filling in cracks and preventing external aggressions from worsening the problem. A 5% concentration of panthenol provides instant, intense relief from discomfort and repairs the damaged skin, while 3% MP-lipids recreates the hydrolupidic film to prevent chapping.
From the very first application, lips are soothed and comforted. After 4 weeks, irritation is reduced around the lip contour, and new cracks are reduced.
Apply Cicaplast Lips as often as required. The compensating formula is suitable for all skin types including patients taking Roaccutane, and is allergy tested under dermatological control.
Overall Rating:
5
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A good product.
Date:February 28, 2016
beautyfan1
Location: Southampton Hampshire
Age: 40 or older
Gender: Female
Skin type: Combination
Fragrance appeal:
5
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Effectiveness:
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Ease of use:
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But it's not what I thought it was going to be. I want a light cream that I can put on my lips either under or over my moisturiser and under my foundation. This type of product appears to be in short supply on the market. Having said that, this Cicaplast lip balm is one of the best I've used. I put it on my lips just before going to bed, and they are definitely soft and not dry in the morning. So on the whole, although it's not what I wanted, it's a good product.
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Indications: Dry and irritated hands.
Properties: Thanks to its moisturizing and repairing components, this cream restores the hydrolipidic protective film and leaves the skin supple and soft.
Its formula provides and light, no-greasy film that permeates the skin for a greater comfort.
Water resistant, it protects the skin from daily stress factors.
Use: Apply the cream to the hands as often as necessary and massage in until absorbed.
External use only.
Overall Rating:
5
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A lovely hand cream
Date:February 28, 2016
beautyfan1
Location: Southampton Hampshire
Age: 40 or older
Gender: Female
Skin type: Combination
Fragrance appeal:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Ease of use:
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Although I haven't got dry skin on my hands, they do sometimes get itchy. Some hand creams I've used that are heavily fragranced can irritate them. This Lipikar hand cream is lovely. It's light but very moisturising and a little goes a long way. The fragrance is unobtrusive but is light and fresh and very pleasant. My only gripe is that I had a dickens of a job getting the plastic seal off from around the lid.
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Overall Rating:
5
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Really good product
Date:February 10, 2016
I don't use this to cleanse my face at night, because I don't feel properly clean unless I've used a cream cleanser with water after to rinse it off. However I do use it in the mornings to cleanse my face of night cream etc. For this, it is brilliant. The fragrance is lovely, and it makes my face feel refreshed, clean and invigorated and ready for the days make-up. And in a 400ml bottle, very good value. Will definitely use again.
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Rehydrate your sensitive and dehydrated eye skin with the La Roche-Posay Intense Hydraphase Eyes cream, an effective smoothing formulation.
The intensive cream offers targeted hydration, smoothing out dehydration lines with hyaluronic acid fragments, sodium hyaluronate and glycerin. It also has a draining effect on bags and puffy eyelids with a dose of energising caffeine. La Roche-Posay thermal spring water combats dark circles.
The skin is rehydrated and smoothed, the eyelids are refreshed, and signs of fatigue are reduced.
Dosage:
1. Dab a small amount of the product around the eye contours.
2. Spread the cream using light strokes.
3. To reduce bags, continue the procedure by smoothing the lower lid, from the inner corner of the eye towards the temple. Finish off by exerting mild pressure on the temples to stimulate lymphatic circulation.
4. To erase dehydration lines, do a series of little tapping movements around the eyes.
Paraben Free. Fragrance free. Non-comedogenic.
Overall Rating:
5
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Very good
Date:January 22, 2016
beautyfan1
Location: Southampton Hampshire
Age: 40 or older
Gender: Female
Skin type: Combination
Fragrance appeal:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Ease of use:
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I really like this eye cream. It's smooth and creamy, and not greasy around my eyes. It's also easy to apply and a little goes a long way. Although the skin around my eyes isn't that sensitive usually, it can get a bit itchy at times, and this is great for soothing the itch. During the summer I think I'd keep it in the fridge. It will be wonderfully soothing.
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Brighten skin and blur imperfections with the bareMinerals Original Mineral Veil Finishing Powder, a sheer finishing powder that will subtly enhance your complexion and can be used by all skin tones.
If you're looking for a setting powder with a natural and skin-like finish that's good-for-skin, then look no further than the Original Mineral Veil Powder.
The finish of the Mineral Veil is almost translucent, delivering a sheer coverage which instantly blurs pores, fine lines and imperfections. Its sheer effect is so natural that it gives your makeup a skin-like quality that could easily be mistaken for naturally flawless skin. And, as it's only made from natural ingredients you can expect your skin to look just as good when you take it off at the end of the day too!
Feather-light and ultra-fine, the vegan powder feels comfortable on the skin as you dust it over the top of your favourite bareMinerals foundation. Never drying, the hydrating powder will mattify you in all the right places while making sure your makeup stays just as good as it did the moment you first applied it.
Why We Love It
We love using the bareMinerals Original Mineral Veil as the final finishing touch to our makeup look as it makes skin look so luminous and airbrushed. But, what makes us really love this powder is how versatile it is. It can be applied in a number of different ways, such as onto bare skin as well as under foundation to keep oilier complexions in check throughout the day.
The design also has to get a mention; potted in the classic bareMinerals style, the lid doubles as a palette for measuring out just the right amount of powder before application.
How To Use It
Apply onto your bare skin or over the top of your favourite bareMinerals foundation for a flawless complexion. If your skin airs on the oily side or you like to apply rich moisturisers, lightly dust this powder on before you apply your foundation to keep skin looking fresh and mattified.
Works Well With
For an even and flawless finish combine this powder with any of the face brushes from the bareMinerals' premium makeup tools collection.
Values
Vegan.
Cruelty-free, preservative-free, paraben-free, wax-free, talc-free, binders-free.
Overall Rating:
5
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5
Mineral Veil
Date:September 13, 2015
beautyfan1
Location: Southampton Hampshire
Age: 40 or older
Gender: Female
Skin tone: Fair
Eye colour: Blue
Colour appeal:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Ease of use:
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Longevity:
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A little goes a very long way with this product, and whilst I wouldn't use it over the original Bare Minerals powder foundation as it would be far too drying for me, over a liquid foundation it's great for my mature skin. It's incredibly light and I don't feel as though I'm wearing powder. Also because it's so fine, I can use a tiny amount as an under eye concealer setting powder too. It looks quite pink in the pot, but it does go on colourless. When you reach the bottom, you can end up losing a few days worth, but with a bit of welly you can get the mechanism off.
My Product Recommendations
bareMinerals Stroke of Light - Eye Brightener 5.5ml
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Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Iris Eau de Toilette Spray 75ml
The Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Iris Eau de Toilette tells the tale of a flower laced with dew.
Inspired by the beauty of the majestic Iris Pallida, a rare and precious bloom, the Acqua Nobile Iris scent romances the senses. The elegant fragrance captures the exotic, earthy beauty of the flower and presents it in a clearer and more luminous way.
With the iris at its core, citrus top notes shine a dazzling light and make for a vivacious opening. Neroli and viola highlight the greener nuances of the Iris Pallida, before a base of vanilla and musk mark the last whispers of an Acqua di Parma scent with creamy softness.
Top Notes: Citrus, Grapefruit, Mandarin
Heart Notes: Neroli, Viola, Iris Pallida
Base Notes: Vanilla, Musk
Overall Rating:
5
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Iris Nobile
Date:March 5, 2014
Fragrance appeal:
5
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Longevity:
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I've had a couple of 'Iris' fragrances, but for me, this is the best. It's a soft lightly flowered fragrance, but long lasting. The sharp top notes of citrus and grapefruit mellow into the neroli, iris vanilla and musk which is what lasts on me more than anything. A lovely fragrance which ends up with my friends saying 'can I have a little squirt'. I feel a new bottle is needed sooner rather than later.....
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"Clarins Beauty Flash Balm gives your skin its glow back. You can use this beauty icon as a treatment over your everyday moisturiser, mix it in with your foundation or apply a thick layer as a nourishing face mask. However you use it, you're guaranteed to achieve lit-from-within luminosity." - Kate, Escentual Beauty Team.
Why You'll Love The Clarins Beauty Flash Balm:
Complexion-enhancing balm that restores skin radiance.
86% of women said their features appeared more rested after first use.
92% of women said their complexion was revived after 28 days of use.
Diminishes signs of fatigue whilst toning, smoothing and soothing skin.
Protects against damaging environmental pollutants.
Suitable for normal, oily, combination or dry skin types.
What You Need To Know:
Beauty Flash Balm is a fan-favourite for a reason - and it's now even better than before.
Updated in 2022, the anti-fatigue, pro-glow balm is all about instant radiance as it's designed to illuminate and energise your complexion.
The 96% natural balm restores radiant, glowing skin using acerola seed extract, activates cell renewal with prickly pear extract and tightens and smooths your facial features with organic oat sugars for a smooth, well-rested look.
The pink-tinted colour counteracts dullness with colour correction, while the gel formula helps improve elasticity and skin firmness with sunflower unsaponifiables. Rosemary supports the process by gently tightening and toning the skin. The multitasking balm also soothes and hydrates your complexion using aloe vera, while shea butter protects against water loss. To complete the mix, the Beauty Flash Balm protects your skin with Clarins' iconic Anti-Pollution complex.
Why It's Escentual:
With four decades worth of expertise behind it, Clarins' Beauty Flash Balm has been a fan-favourite of our customers for years. But this is Clarins, and they don't settle. They continue to innovate to ensure you're getting the best Beauty Flash Balm possible. And the latest update certainly packs a punch.
The 2022 update saw the introduction of a trio of new active ingredients: acerola, barbary figs (AKA prickly pear) and sugar oats, which combine to offer improved radiance and a unique tightening effect.
But that's not all; the balm's improved texture now feels even more hydrating on your skin as it smooths over your complexion. The design features 25% recycled plastics and is completely recyclable too. All in all, loyal Beauty Flash fans will love the latest iteration of this balm just as much as every version that's come before - if not more so.
The Best Way To Use It:
The balm can be used in three different ways. To use it as a day treatment, gently smooth a very thin layer onto a cleansed face, neck and decollete after your face cream without massaging it in. To use it as a makeup base, apply over your regular skincare products before applying your foundation; alternatively, mix it in with your liquid foundation for a glowy finish. To use it as a mask, apply a thin layer to your skin two or three times a week. Leave on for 10 minutes before removing any excess with water. Then, apply your lotion with cotton pads and pat dry.
The Sustainable Side:
Held in a carton made using paper from sustainably-managed forests, the Beauty Flash Balm uses 25% recycled plastic and is fully recyclable.
Overall Rating:
5
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5
Beauty Flash Balm
Date:February 22, 2014
beautyfan1
Location: Southampton Hampshire
Age: 40 or older
Gender: Female
Skin type: Combination
Fragrance appeal:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Ease of use:
5
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After trying all sorts of different brands, I always come back to Clarins, and this product is certainly no exception. My make up goes on like a dream, and lasts all day. So easy to use just pat it in gently, and the fragrance is heavenly. Definitely a hero product for me. I really could not be without it now.
My Product Recommendations
Clarins Extra-Firming Eye Lift Perfecting Serum 15ml
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Clarins Vital Light Day SPF15 - All Skin Types 50ml
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