Serums & Treatments Reviews
What is a serum? Basically, a serum delivers a targeted treatment designed to help eliminate a specific skin concern to the lower levels of the skin. When should I use a serum? It’s normally recommended that any serum is applied underneath your moisturiser after cleansing and toning.
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KIKO Skin Trainer Youth-Generating Serum

Not so long ago, I was referred to by someone as Mr. KIKO and you know something, I can’t fault the implied observation. Since discovering the brand 3 years ago in Spain (there’s a boutique very close to where my parents live), I haven’t looked back. The products aren’t the most high end; the ingredients…
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L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Lotion

L’Occitane are at quite an exciting stage as a brand and over the last few years it has been incredible to watch them create hit, after hit, after hit. Since April, I’ve been using the freshly reformulated Immortelle Divine collection with the fabulous addition of the new Immortelle Divine Lotion – a post toner/pre-serum solution,…
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Dr. Jackson’s Natural Products

I’m in love. You all know by now that I’m not Mr. Natural, but you know something, I’ve been brought around by Dr. Jackson’s Natural Products, a fabulous new range being stocked over at Mankind, launching today with an armoury of great grooming goodies, all with potent, natural formulations. There’s no nasties, plenty of ethics,…
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L’Occitane Iris Angelica Sublime Essence Serum

L’Occitane Iris Angelica Sublime Essence is part of an additional refresh of products added to the L’Occitane Angelica range, utilising two, new, unique and powerful patents from the Angel flower family. Despite not appearing as the most masculine of products, it’s a perfect addition to your men’s grooming bag, designed to reduce shine, pore size,…
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Filorga Meso C Radiance Treatment

This isn’t just your regular daily use serum, oh no, it’s a powerful , 21 day, skin transforming treatment that unquestionably brightens dull and lifeless skin. Filorga are purveyors of very high-end cosmeceuticals and this is no exception. If you’re truly looking for something to boost your daily groomingn and beauty regime, then Filorga Meso…
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Darphin Skin Mat Balancing Serum

It’s not often you come across a treatment serum designed to treat the concern of oily skin. Normally serums are designed for ageing, brightness, pores etc but this is purely to combat excess oil and shine whilst helping to tighten those pores. The photo above, with the product on the back of my hand, isn’t…
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First Impressions: Clarins Double Serum

Unless you’ve been living in a box over the last few months, you will have undoubtedly seen posters and signage for the new Clarins Double Serum. But is it really worth it? There’s been a lot of hype surrounding this launch with an inordinate amount of PR, and I want to know if it makes…
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Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Correcting Serum

To give a little introduction, over the last few weeks I’ve been doing Clinique’s Great Skin challenge to see if in two weeks, I’ll have that famous Clinique skin glow. I’m now on week 3 and I’m incredibly impressed, not only is it glowing, it’s holding on to more moisture and my pores are noticeably…
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NeoSTEM Anti-Accelerated Ageing Serum
This is something rather special, with a wonderful research history that has gone on to become part of the incredible product selection over at M&S Beauty. Before I even tell you what it is or how it works, I will tell you that on the M&S website, it’s received 4.9/5 stars overall and 5/5 for…
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Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Booster

Pumped full of Hyaluronic Acid and Red Marine Algae, Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Booster is the go to product for anyone that needs extra skin hydration, which I will tell you is about 99% of us as even those who fight with oily skin are often massively dehydrated. This product has been a huge buzz…