Monday 17 September 2018

Review: Recent Discoveries from Payot Skin Care*

Review: Recent Discoveries from Payot Skin Care*
Monday 17 September 2018
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If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I just love skin care! As much as I love make up, skin care takes priority; not only because I find that for make up to go on smoothly, you must have a good base but also because I just love having some time for myself to relax and take care of my skin.

One of the brands that I’ve been loving is Payot. As you know, I’ve had the opportunity to try out Payot Skin Care on multiple occasions courtesy of Franks, and since I’ve discovered this brand, I’ve been using their products religiously.  From previous skin care related posts, you might know that my skin type is combination, acne-prone and dehydrated thus making taking care of my skin the more important. My skin is also slightly sensitive so I’m always taking extra precaution when choosing which products to put on my face.



The first product I’ve been loving is the Payot Crème Purifiante. It’s a non-greasy purifying, anti-imperfections face cream that is said to visibly reduce imperfections and unclogs pores. Ingredients wise, this products is full of good stuff for your skin, especially if your skin type is similar to mine. It contains zinc extract to normalise sebum level (how much oil your skin produces) and purify the epidermis and it is also loaded with 7% AHA Ester – for those who do not know what AHA is, it’s an acid which helps exfoliate the skin to help clear blemishes, hydrates the skin and helps with damaged and aging skin. This product is also infused with rosehip oil which helps regenerate skin tissue, boost cell growth and reduce any scarring you may have. Personally, I like using this product in the evening since the acid in it makes your skin more sensitive to the sun. I still apply sunscreen everyday so I don’t find issue with it. As soon as I apply it, I notice that my face looks smoother and clearer and quite matte which is a bonus! I’ve been using this face cream for quite a while now and I can definitely vouch that my skin has improved.



I’ve also been loving another product from Payot, this time it’s a sleeping mask. My Payot Sleeping Pack is an anti-fatigue, radiance reviving overnight mask which makes your skin brighter and plumper. I love putting a thin layer of this mask on nights prior to events or on Sundays, so I can start the week with fresher, brighter and plumper looking skin. It has a gel-like texture and an amazing scent, probably because of the energising super fruits it contains. Apart from the super fruits, this mask also contains hyaluronic acid and silk tree extract; all these products combined help erase visible signs of fatigue and gives a radiance boost to your skin. As skin fanatics know, your skin is most receptive to the benefits of skin care while you sleep so you reap more benefits from such a mask. The ideal for those who want to take care of their skin without bothering having to wait a period of time to wash it off!



Payot products can be found in all Franks Outlets.

Hope you all have a lovely week!

Love, Thereseanne

Wednesday 12 September 2018

Review & Swatches: 3ina Lip Vinyl*

Review & Swatches: 3ina Lip Vinyl*
Wednesday 12 September 2018
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When it comes to lip products, matte lipsticks have been getting all the hype these past couple of years, however, the lip gloss seems to be making a comeback as many brands are coming out with different ranges of glossy lip products. And 3ina did not disappoint!



First of all, I’m a bit of a nerd for packaging so I first fell in love with the packaging of the Lip Vinyl. They come with a doe foot applicator which makes for easy application in a slick, minimalistic tube in matte black with the colour of the gloss visible, making them easy to reach for when in a hurry. The 3ina Lip Vinyls come in 8 different shades, all boasting a “smooth, glide-on vinyl shine and rich, bright colour.”  In spite of the fact that the pigment is truly rich, they give more of a natural colour (which I personally prefer) rather than a bold, shiny lip.

Moving on to the product’s texture, it has the consistency of a lip gloss without it feeling heavy on the lips or as sticky as your usual lip gloss thus adhering to its description as having a “non-stick formula” which gives a “feather-light weightlessness that lasts all day.” The four colours I was generously given by 3ina to try out were:
  •        Shade 700 - A clear lip gloss which can be either worn on its own for that ‘my lips but better'  appearance or on top of any lipstick for an instant glossy lip
  •      Shade 701 – A beige-nude lip gloss
  •      Shade 702 – A corally-pink lip gloss, perfect for spring and summer
  •      Shade 705 – A reddish brown lip gloss which is a must have for autumn!


The 3ina Lip Vinyls are also cruelty free, vegan friendly and paraben free. 

You can either purchase 3ina online here or by visiting one of their outlets – Pama in Mosta, Energy Complex in Valletta, The Point in Sliema, and next to Kiabi in Qormi.

So, what do you think of lip glosses? Do you prefer them over matte lipsticks?


Love, Thereseanne