Paula’s Choice Resist Barrier Repair Moisturizer with Retinol review

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anti ageing, bio, cruelty free, moisturizer, natural ingredients, Paula's Choice, Resist Barrier Moisturizer with Retinol, retinol, review, skincare

Paula’s Choice is a brand I never had access to until recently. But the reviews I got the chance to see and read online were amazing!

A natural, organic skincare line suitable for all skin types and able to gently take care of every skin problem, well… I had to try it! My skin is pretty good at the moment, no major break ups, a bit of irritation and redness and the dullness characteristic to the transitional season period, was something I learnt to live with throughout the years… I just switch my skincare routine to a more nourishing one and I’m good!

So when I discovered that Paula’s Choice was available for purchase in my country, I thought I should give it a try! And I was not disappointed!

I was on a hunt for a good moisturizer for the colder seasons, so I ordered the Resist Barrier Repair Moisurizer with Retinol.

This moisturizer contains a specialized complex of ingredients proven to remodel aging skin, bringing it to a healthier, more youthful state-really. The formula is packed with ingredients that work to build and preserve collagen ( you know aging is not the funniest of processes ), prevent moisture loss ( which I completely needed ), restore essential ingredients to protect skin’s barrier function, and reduce inflammation with potent antioxidants. It suitable for all skin types and targeted towards aging and Rosacea.

More points from me because this moisturizer also doubles as an eye cream. So, one step minus in my skin care routine? Yes, please!

It is a light moisturizer which absorbs extremely well, leaving the skin extremely soft, fresher and the aspect of the fine lines around my eyes seem diminished. Even if people shy away from products containing retinol, the retinol in it is not irritating my sensitive skin at all. I use it as a part of my daily skin care routine, under my usual SPF, and because it absorbs in a couple of seconds it acts as a great primer too, and makes makeup application easier.

Here you have the complete list of Ingredients:

Overall, I am pleased of how this product makes my skin feel and I will definitely keep using it!

Have you tried any Paula’s Choice product? What else should I try next?

See you soon, beautiful!

xx, Annie

 

 

CAP Cosmetics – BIO skincare made in France with Hyaluronic Acid for a younger-looking skin

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anti ageing, bio, CAP Cosmetics, ECOCERT, hyaluronic acid, makeup remover, micellar water, natural ingredients, review, skincare

CAP Cosmetics is a small family business established in 2008 in SV of France, in the small city of Montauban, 50 km away from Toulouse, by a young dreamer called Paul Epinette. The brand stands out throughout the quality of their products, ethic and the respect for the ingredients they use, most of which come from Fair Trade Market ( like the beurre de Karite, a BIO product originated from Mali ).

They offer a complete range of skincare BIO certified by ECOCERT for us to take care in the best and healthiest way possible of our skin, eyes and body!

My two picks are the makeup remover: Lait Démaquillant Bio à l’Acide Hyaluronique and the micellar water: Eau Micellaire Bio à l’Acide Hyaluronique.

The Lait Démaquillant Bio à l’Acide Hyaluronique is a makeup remover which gently takes away all your makeup without rinsing. It can be used morning and/or evening on a cotton pad for a fresh and glowy skin.

99,3% of its ingredients have natural origins and 27% of its ingredients come from biological agriculture. Those are: Argan Oil, Sweet Almond oil, Calendula ( marigold ), Aloe Vera, Karite, Hyaluronic Acid. The alliance between the benefits of the Sweet Almond oil and the replenishing and hydrating virtues of the Hyaluronic Acid give you an amazing experience and a complection which is clear, soft and bright. The other ingrediens work together to help your skin regenerate and to correct any imperfections.

At a first look the Eau Micellaire Bio à l’Acide Hyaluronique might seem to you just an average cleansing water/toner. But at a closer look you will discover a concentration of floral waters BIO rich in Hyaluronic Acid which softly purifies and hydrates your skin. Contains Hamamelis, Calendula, Oat, Imortelle, Cornflower, Aloe Vera and Hyaluronic Acid. The Aloe Vera and the Hyaluronic Acid are excellent hydrating agents, the Cornflower is amazing at decongesting puffed, tired eyes and calms “angry” skin and the mix of Calendula, Imortelle and Hamamelis work together to heal redness by stimulating the periferic microcirculation, and they are also great antioxidants. Lastly, the oat infused water helps your skin by giving that fresh and healty-looking aspect to your complexion. 

The ingredients in the Micellar Water are also in 99% of natural origins and 30,4% obtained from biological agriculture. 

My experience:

With the changing of the seasons my skin “developed” a certain “bada*s personality” which made me immediately reconsider my skincare routine. Now, with the help of these two Cap Cosmetics products ( …and a few other amazing ones! ) my skin is happier. The process of removing my makeup is not that annoying anymore because it’s faster and the scent of thse two products is so recomforting and natural, seems like I am having a SPA treatment at home everyday. By using the micellar water morning and evening on a cotton pad, as recommended, I noticed that my complexion wasn’t dull anymore, my pores aren’t that obvious and the blackheads that I hate so much cleared up noticeably. The skin is hydrated thanks to the Hyaluronic Acid which makes the makeup application a lot more esier. Good bye dry patches!

You can order yours directly on Cap Cosmetics website and for my lovely Romanian readers from Petite Provence. Also, petite Provence has amazing offers and gifts-with-purchase for their CLUB Members, plus FREE Shipping! Oh, and an excellent Customer Service! Monsieur Ovidiu will answer your every question with so many amazing details and the patience of a saint! 

I hope you enjoy my new skincare discoveries because I have quite a few more to share with you! 

See you soon, beautiful! 

xx, Annie

 

Rampal Latour – a healthier option to clean your hair and body

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bio, ECOCERT, natural, rampal latour, review, shampoo, shower gel

The Rampal Latour manufactory creates soaps in Provence, France, since 1828. They use traditional recipes with secret ingredients that are well kept. Their secrets were passed on from generation to generation and they are, until now a testimony of quality and authenticity.

Their range of soaps contains a variety of fine essences from Provence and a line of products with bio certification ECOCERT – find more here or on Rampal Latour‘s website.

What I got:

1. SHAMPOO & SHOWER GEL with HONEY AND GRAPEFRUIT extracts. It is a strengthening and toning product enriched with organic honey from orange blossoms. Used as a shower gel, the body is gently cleansed and also nourished. As a shampoo it works best on normal hair or dry hair.

2. SHAMPOO & SHOWER GEL with SAGE AND BERGAMOT extracts. It moisturizes and softens and revitalizes you body and it also contains sweet almond oil. Suitable for normal hair type.

3. SHAMPOO with DAMASCUS ROSE. It has a hypoallergenic formula enriched with bio Damascus Rose floral water. It is specially created to prevent the risk of allergic reactions. Suitable for normal hair and for sensitive scalp and skin.

4. SHAMPOO & SHOWER GEL with bio ROSE AND LAVENDER extract. It has a calming and nourishing action and it contains bio lavender oils, from Provence.

5. SHAMPOO & SHOWER GEL with OLIVE AND LAVENDER extracts. Helps refresh and smooths your skin thanks to bio olive oils and it is recommended for all family use.

ALL the products have 100 % plant base. NO parabens, NO presevatives, NO EDTA, NO PEG or other petrochemical derivates and NO artificial colorants. The products are NOT tested on animals and they are 100 % biodegradable. The packaging is also biodegradable.

Ingredients generally used: Aqua, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decayl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Benzil Alcohol, Linalool, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, floral waters ( Thymus Vulgaris Leaf water, Damascus Rose water ), bio oils ( Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Lavandula Hybrida oil etc. )

Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid

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Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid

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All Rampal Latour products are ideal for the entire family. They have multiple uses: shampoo, shower gel, liquid soap, I even used them to take a bubble bath and to wash my makeup brushes. But if you expect a lot of bubbles prepare yourself to get disappointed! Because of the lack of sulfates, these products will not lather much. Just enough to enjoy your bath time. The herbal, natural scent is calming and relaxing.

I ordered mine here. I chose the 250 ml bottle because I wanted to try several products. It also comes in a larger size bottles of 1000 ml. The selling price for the small bottles was 6 euros each, but for the big sizes you will have to pay a bit more.

See you soon, beautiful!

xx, Annie