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PUNK ROCK PAMPERING
Which skincare products do
you reach for first? Here are
a few of our favourites this
issue.
PUNK ROCK PAMPERING
Nip + Fab Renew Retinol Fix Eye Treatment
We mentioned REN’s Firm And Lift Eye Cream last issue, which we mostly use in the daytime,
but one eye cream for night time use is Nip + Fab’s Renew Retinol Fix Eye Treatment. Retinol
only came onto our radar during lockdown, but since then we’ve been piling it on. Retinol is one
of the best treatments when it comes to fine lines. If you’re young, chances are you won’t need it
– though it’s also said to be good for acne. But retinoids, derivatives of Vitamin A, have a wide
range of uses, such as speeding up cell turnover and enhancing collagen production. While over-
the-counter retinols or retinal aren’t as strong as prescription strength forms such as Tretinoin,
they are still beneficial, especially if you’re new to Vitamin A. Nip + Fab’s RENEW Retinol Fix Eye
Treatment is perfect for use under the eye. It’s not harsh, yet still manages to smooth fine lines.
Every time we use it, the next morning, our fine lines look visibly reduced or invisible. Priced at
£19.95, it is frequently on offer on Nip + Fab’s website, www.nipandfab.com. It lasts for ages too.
Definitely fab.
PS… Future’s Bright
With summer on its way, we discovered Primark’s PS… Future’s Bright Daily Defence Facial
Moisturiser at just the right time. It’s a lovely moisturiser which is not too thick, that absorbs easily,
as well as having an SPF of 30, so perfect for being out in the summer sun. With a fresh, water-
melon scent, this moisturiser is a definite hit. It’s hydrating, conditioning and, at only £4, fantastic
value for money. We love that Primark has registered their PS… vegan products with The Vegan
Society too – you’ll find The Vegan Society logo on the back of the packaging. Head to www.pri-
mark.com (and a store near you) and check out their PS… range.
The Ordinary “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1%
The Ordinary have an amazing array of products at an amazing price. They’ve inspired other
companies to produce similar ‘ingredient’ style products, but The Ordinary are definitely the orig-
inals that cannot be beaten. Our first foray into The Ordinary (a brand owned by Deciem) came
in the form of their retinol products as well as Matrixyl, the latter giving a much-needed boost to
our skin. But currently, we’re three-quarters of the way through a bottle of “Buffet” + Copper Pep-
tides 1%. This blue liquid is a little more expensive than some of their £6 products – at £28.90,
but it is worth it as it contains the aforementioned Matrixyl in Matrixyl 3000 Peptide Complex form,
plus Matrixyl Synthe’6 Peptide Complex, as well as other peptides (such as ARGIRELOX) that
are said to target signs of ageing, and, of course, Copper Tripeptides. The combined ingredients
hydrate the skin, give it a youthful, svelte look, and a gentle glow. Visit www.deciem.com/theordi-
nary for more info.
Sea Magik PRO Pro-Ageing Spa Skincare Weekly Spa Ritual Set
Sea Magik PRO’s Crystallage Pro-Ageing Spa Skincare sets are a bit more of a treat. A little
upscale, Sea Magik’s Crystallage range is a luxurious spa experience. The brand, who specialise
in dead sea spa mineral products, have created a beauty range that allows you to pamper yourself
in your own home. Priced at £39, their weekly set includes the Crystallage skin polish and the
Crystallage mousse mask. The two products are best used one after the other and help smooth
and cleanse the skin, reducing the size of pores as well as fine lines and wrinkles. Although the
results seem only temporary, they give instant results. It’s almost like putting on a primer as the
texture of the skin improves tenfold, leaving a much more flawless appearance. The skin polish
includes organic winged kelp and natural plant oils, which help exfoliate the skin, removing dead
skin cells, while the mousse mask with pure Kaolin Clay, magnesium crystals, organic winged
kelp and jojoba and olive oil, plus aloe vera, smoothens, refreshes and brightens the skin, reducing
redness at the same time. Visit www.seamagik.com for more info.
Words & Photos By Shari Black Velvet