Skincare
Fathers Day Ideas
Fathers Day Ideas
Golf packages, wine-tasting days out and racing car experiences, all well and good, if you have the cash. But if you're looking for something practical and affordable for your Fathers Day gift, then try one of these:
Tags: Clarins Daily Energizers
Clarins Daily Energizers
Listen up Nifty campers, you want to age like Madonna, J-Lo and Demi, there's something you should know. No, it's not the number of the best plastic surgeon (those ladies all age naturally don't you know..cough). Nope, it's that old adage that it's never too soon to invest in your skincare. Your skin will thank you for it as you get older. So just getting rid of problem prone teen skin? Then your next step should be a skincare dedicated to 18-to-late-20s age group.
Institut Esthederm skincare
New skincare products from Institut Esthederm
Have you heard of French beauty brand Institut Esthederm? You have? Great, but if not, time to introduce yourself because strike us down or using this cream will give you a glow J-Lo would be proud of. Tis no joke - use this and in a matter of days skin looks more radiant, glowing and healthy. The company, based in Paris and Provence, has been developing skincare treatments for 30 years. And now it's adding to its range with a new moisturiser and powder serum.
Origins A Perfect World new additions
Origins A Perfect World new additions
Top up your sun and skincare with these new additions to Origins Perfect World Collection for high level skin protection. Use A Perfect World™ SPF 35 UV Face protector with White Tea to safeguard skin against current and future environmental damage from ozone, UVA and UVB rays. Apply after your moisturiser, available from Origins counters nationwide now £19/€25.
DayWear Creme SPF 15
Almost like a “skin superfood,” this incredible moisturiser provides your skin with daily anti-oxidants and SPF 15 protection. It helps neutralise every key type of free radical before they can prematurely age your appearance.
Looking to tackle anti-aging whilst keeping skin hydrated all-day and protect against sun damage? Use this. Actually, use this even if these things aren't on your checklist because this is a brilliant moisturiser.
Skin is left smooth, supple, line-free and totally hydrated. It isn't heavy and doesn't over-load skin which can cause breakouts. After a few week's use, there's a change in skin's texture, it looks healthier and more hydrated.
Estee Lauder counters nationwide and online ww.esteelauder.co.uk
£35
Creme de la Mer The Radiant Serum
The Radiant Serum illuminates the complexion immediately on contact, awakening a brilliant new clarity. Targeted skin tone correctors help dissolve the look of discoloration. Water borne anti-oxidants help skin remain looking even and bright.
It's difficult to review this product, released March 2011, without first mentioning the price. So we'll do it fast, like a plaster, and get the pain over with. It costs £215.
Yikes, that's a sore one isn't it. So is it worth it? That depends on what's important to you. If you can't live without plumper, more radiant and even-toned skin then yes. On first application it glides onto skin and is absorbed immediately. If you're looking for a glow boost, then this provides it. Skin is noticeably more radiant after the first day of using. Pores are less noticeable, skin is plumped up and so looks smoother and more even-toned.
However, we can't ignore the price. This Nifty tester certainly couldn't stretch to this price but gratefully received a sample. But the price is a major problem. So despite a brilliant product, we have to take a heart off for affordability.
Creme de la Mer counters nationwide. Call 0870 034 2566 for your nearest stockist.
£215
Philosophy Hope Springs Eternal deep sea revitalising mask
The Hope Springs Eternal mask contains over 250 minerals and spirulina, an antioxidant derived from seaweed, that condition and topically feed your skin healthy nutrients for an astonishingly healthy glow. Natural sea salt provides gentle skin purification, while maintaining skin's natural moisture barrier.
Let's face it, we can all over-do things. So if you're stressed out with work, or feeling under the wather, then use this mask. It's one of our beauty must-haves here at Nifty HQ.
Your stressed out skin disappears and tired, dull skin is left glowing. It also works wonders on any dryness, leaving skin looking and feeling hydrated, soft and super smooth. A brilliant product.
Available from selected John Lewis stores and Selfridges. For full stockist details call 0870 990 8452.
£20
Dior Instant Eye Makeup Remover
Perfectly suited to the fine, weakened and lipid-poor skin of the eye contour area. This two-phase makeup remover comes to grips with the most resistant, including waterproof, make-up. When the bottle is shaken, the emollient crystalline oil and blue-tinted water, rich in moisturizing agents, instantly blend together to offer both gentle and effective cleansing action. The eyelids are perfectly clean, soft and moisturized; the eyelashes supple and silky smooth.
We love our mascaras, eye liners and shadows here at Nifty HQ. But some of those products are so good, that come bed-time, we just can't get rid of them. Well, that was before we were introduced to this amazing eye makeup remover from Dior.
It's non-oily and leaves no hint of greasiness. And unlike other eye makeup remover products, there's no smudging or streaking. Eye makeup just disappears.
At £20, this is a luxury product, especially when there's other eye makeup removers which cost less than a fiver. But this is definitely one of the best we've ever tested. No racoon eyes, just clean soft, moisturised eyes and we say this is well worth paying for.
Dior counters nationwide
£20.50
Elemis Rehydrating Rosepetal cleanser
Active extracts of healing Rosepetal, Lecithin and Vitamins E and F replenish moisture levels, whilst gently purifying the skin. Elemis Rehydrating Rosepetal Cleanser is a rich, aromatic Cleansing Milk that helps restore the youthful bloom to dehydrated and mature skin.
Smooth, soothing and utterly perfect, this cleanser is one of our makeup bag must-haves. The smell is lightly floral, not in least over-powering, just refreshing and clean.
The texture is silky smooth and gentle. It's not at all oily, doesn't dry skin out nor lead to any break-outs. We've used it all winter and our skin has remained moisturised and completely hydrated.
Given the dearth of off the shelf cleaners available in drug stores and the like, this may be more than you'd consider paying for such product. But once you've used it you'll think it's a bargain. You will notice a difference to your skin in days.
Elemis stockists nationwide and online www.timetospa.co.uk
£19.40
Caudalie Premier Cru The Eye Cream
A unique ultimate anti-ageing care that treats and beautifies at once.
This new highly active formula targets the deliciate area to brighten and revive skin and reveal younger looking eyes. This ulimate "elixir of youth" targets all visible signs of ageing around the eyes: loss of elasticity, ageing, dehyrdation, wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness, lack of radiance and firmness, leaving the eyes with a renewed youthfulness.
The major stumbling block with this product is the price, which is just under £50. It's a big ask of consumers to part with that kind of cash for a beauty product. So is it worth it?
The cream is deceptively light. It is rich to touch but it soaks quickly into skin and as the instructions say, a half pump is more than enough to cover the eye area.
It contains iridescent pearly particles so eyes are instantly brightened and dark circles diminished. And we'd have to say after a week's use, fine lines and wrinkles are less noticeable, skin looks plumper.
All in all, it's an extremely good eye cream. And it should last you a few months as a little does go a long way. So if you, or someone you know, has a spare £50, then we say buy it.
Available in the UK frin Selfridges and Space NK.
£49
