Monday 3 November 2014

Skincare Updates!

Sorry it's been quiet on here for the past few weeks! With Vlogtober in full swing, it's been hard to find time to blog too much, but now it come to an end, I'll be back with lots more beauty bits for you all! (If you want to see what I've been up to, check out my vlogging channel here!) Today I wanted to update you with some skincare treasures I've discovered this month.
The first thing is a serum. I don't use serums all the time, usually in the winter months or if I have a problem with my skin and it needs a little helping hand, but I've really been loving this one from Vichy...

It's their Idealia Life Serum and is very much a hybrid product in texture: halfway between a serum and cream. It absorbs into my skin instantly, leaving it super smooth, glowing and hydrated. I loved it the first time I tried it and still do 4 weeks later! It's £29.50 for 30ml and available from Boots or online here.
The second item that has snuck into my skincare routine is a new scrub. I've been loyal to Soap & Glory's Scrubatomic for around a year now, but when I finished my latest tube I fancied a change. So I picked up Apivita's Olive Scrub and it's brilliant. I was a fan of the brand's face masks before, but the cooling, clean sensation this gives you is lovely. Its not overly harsh or stripping but still effective. It's £13 for 40ml, available from Marks & Spencer stores and online here.
Finally, a new mask I've been loving... I've heard so many good things about Oskia over the past few years, but hadn't tried anything from the brand until this mask. It's their Renaissance Mask and has won lots of awards, so my expectations were high. It didn't disappoint. It's a really strange, salmon pink, thick gel texture. It turns white when you apply it to the skin, but leaves your complexion super smooth, revived and plumped. It has a delicate rose and chamomile scent and is packed with exfoliating fruit acids (passionfruit, lemon and grape) and papaya enzymes. I try to use this at least a few days after using the Apivita scrub so I'm not over-exfoliating my skin, but I'm absolutely loving it. It's pricey at £48.50 for 50ml, but a little goes a long way! It's available from SpaceNK here.
That's it for my skin updates! If you want to know what else I've been loving recently (there's lots of hair care bits!) check out my October Favourites video!
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  1. Lovely video as always Fleur :) I've got a sample of the Vichy serum somewhere, I'll have to try it! x

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  2. Nice review. I just was thinking of buying this scrub:)

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  3. Love the sound of the Vichy serum - their products always work really well for me :)

    Josie XOXO
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  4. I really want to try this face scrub!! I'm in need of a new one. Also, I adore that your name is Fleur.
    xx
    Jenny
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  5. Love Apivita face masks! I like using their sachets so you can just test out a product to see if you like it! Lilly xx http://alittlelilly.blogspot.nl/

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  6. I love this, i def love face masks

    check me out

    xx
    tyana
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  7. Love this post! Want to try all of these products now!

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    xx

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  8. I have to try that Apivita mask, it seems lovely! x

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  9. Would love to try the Oskia mask! I've heard such good things about the brand but never know which would be a good product to start with, so haven't tried anything from them yet. May have to give this a go. x

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  10. I really want to try some facemasks and I think I would definitely like to try all of these!

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  11. That mask sounds lush...but the price is sky high! xx

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  12. I would love to try pumpkin icing body wash! xx

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  13. These look like some great products! Great post
    xoxo

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  14. Lovely post as always :) looking forward to more of your posts! Although I do enjoy your vlogs just as much :) also really tempted to try the serum!

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  15. Hello, Great picks with Oskia! I really want to try their cleanser…supposed to be awesome too!
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  16. I love the sound of that Oskia mask! I feel like I will never have enough skincare..

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  17. Oh wow I really like the face mask!!
    Anyone wanna be bloggerfriends? :D
    xoxo Francey http://franceycat.blogspot.co.uk/

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  18. I was looking at that renaissance mask the other day but the price kinda put me off. Maybe I will give it try.

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  19. Love this post! I need to give some of those products a try!

    Missmacbeauty | Missmacbeauty

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  20. I am quite tempted to try the Vichy serum soon. Thanks for your recommendations!

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  21. Oooh I always look at those scrubs in M&S, definitely tempted to try now!

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  22. Lovely update on your skincare Fleur! The scrub looks great! I also have a YouTube channel if anyone would like to check it out! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyH_Rhm1T-kOJd7D4p5UXyw
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  23. I love idealia life serum, it's great :)

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  24. Great post and lovely pictures Fleur :) The scrub and serum sound great!!

    Check out my blog, follow or comment!! :)
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  25. The serum sounds great I loved following you all of Vlogtober your videos are always interesting well done. xox

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  26. The Oskia mask sounds fabulous :) x
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  27. These all sound so great! I hope I can pick some up soon :)

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  28. thanks for sharing your skin care faves. I love trying new ones. def. some pieces here to add to my wishlist.

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  29. Loved the post and the video! :D

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  30. I have the high street version of the scrub with olive, so I know I'll that one. Need to have a little treat I think!

    Annabel ♥
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  31. Love your products and video!

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  32. The Vichy Idealia Serum is one of my favorite products x

    Leonie ♥ IkonikBeauty

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  33. The Renaissance mask despite the heavy price tag sounds divine.
    I'm so sad Vlogtober has come to an end, I really enjoyed it!

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  34. The olive face scrub sounds quite interesting, and all the suggestions are great! x
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  35. After watching your youtube video I'm definitely going to be on the lookout for that Apvita Face Scrub with Olive. I've used their face masks before and have loved them. I've always looked at their other skin care items and have never known what to pick so I'll probably start with the scrub now! Jess xo It's That Time For

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  36. I've always wanted to try Vichy products, I might just have to now!

    Lace and Limes

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  37. I really need a new skin care routin and these products sound really good. :D

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  38. Those look like some really great products!!

    Candice | Beauty Candy Loves
    xoxo

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  39. These all look fab! I love your blog! xoxo Heidie

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  40. Looks great, Fleur can you tell us where the lights come from? :) xx

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  41. I love hybrid serums, especially in the Winter. Vichy Idealia seems similar to Nuxe Creme Fraiche serum that I love! Oskia is a brand I want to try too. Thanks for sharing, your skincare recommendations are always on point for me!

    Alexandra
    Glam O’Clock | Beauty Blog

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  42. i need to try the Vichy one

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  43. Great selection, I really need to check out the beauty section in Marks and Spencer!

    Amy xo
    Messing With A Dreamer

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  44. Great post!

    I have heard a lot about this serum and I'm definitely gonna try it too!

    Thanks for sharing

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  45. Lovely post! x

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  46. I am very intrigued about that Apivita scrub, with my super oily skin I am always on the hunt for a great one :)

    Veronica @ http://www.abunchofradness.com/

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  47. Just what I needed !

    Great post as always ;)

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  48. i love Apivita so much, they are much cheaper in greece if you are ever over there.

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  49. I LOVE Vichy skincare. They are an amazing brand and I find them really affordable.
    Feel free to check out my blog http://makeupdiaryofanaddict.blogspot.be/

    Xoxo Nathalie

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  50. i ordered the vichy serum and can't wait for it to come!

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  51. I have the Oskia Renaissance Mask and it's truly fabulous! ox

    -Jen

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  52. Love the reviews!

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  53. I need the face scrub! I’ve been hunting for a new one!

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  54. I love the way you've set these photos! x
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  55. Your blog posts are so helpful! :)

    If you like blogs like this, I'd love for you to check out mine, I'm sure you will LOVE IT :D

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  56. The serum and the mask both sound so lovely - I've actually been eyeing up a few Oskia products as a sneaky Christmas present to myself, and I think you've convinced me to choose the mask!

    Kelsey | Beauty by Kelsey

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  57. I love how you photographed the products with the light bulbs. xx

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  58. Great blog post Fleur! I have been loving Vlogtober! I can't wait for holiday posts :)

    Becky, x
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  59. I need that Oskia Mask... keep hearing such great things!

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  60. Great selection. I will get some of your picks as Xmas gifts!

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    Miri
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  61. I love how you photographed the products :-D That mask really sounds like something.

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  62. I've been looking for a new face mask as well! Maybe I will give the Oskia Renaissance Mask a try in the future! You are just a gem by the way, Fleur. I love reading your blog and watching your videos. You just seem like the nicest, loveliest person. I would love to meet you in person someday. Thanks for the heads up on these beautiful products!

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  63. Nice review! The serum and the mask looks to be a good deal...
    xo
    clarice
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  64. Great video and awesome photos as usual!
    <3
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  65. That mask sounds great !!!

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  66. I have to try the face mask or the scrub :)

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  67. This was a really good post! I have really weird skin that's not oily, and not dry so I don't really use skin care things a lot because I really don't know what I need to be looking for in a product :(
    <3 Katie
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    1. Try Clinique products. They have always worked for me.

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  68. The face scrub sounds very luxurious and I love how it contains olive! This will be very hydrating and leave your skin super soft, definitely need to try this xx

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  69. The serum sounds really nice.

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  70. The Vichy Serum is on my WL at the moment, since it isn't in stores here at the moment. And btw, I've been loving your vlogs this months, it became quite of routine, waking up and watching your vlog. :) And congrats on the book, really looking forward to it. :)

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  71. The olive face scrubs looks very interesting

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  72. Great update Fleur! Definitely looking to try a few of these. My skin is not always the biggest fan of the harsh, winter, weather!

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  73. I really enjoyed this video!

    (This a bit off-topic but I love the photo setup you've used - so creative with the lights bulbs! Love it!)

    m | the time to wander

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  74. I've tried this Vichy serum it's really nice! :)

    Life As Lissy

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  75. First of all, I am intrigued by the round hair thing in your video (I have yet to watch it). Second, I have recently tuned into all things Oskia and am glad I got to hear someone speak up on this renaissance mask! Thanks for sharing!

    Tiff | AMtoPM

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  76. Lovely pictures on your post Fleur! (and great post as always) Have you tried the Apivita Serums? I really like using this at night! I have done a review on my blog - I will attach below...

    L.E.M Beauty Blog | Apivita Serum Review

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  77. The serum sounds great I loved following you all of Vlogtober your videos are always interesting well done

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  78. Wonderful article!! I expect more helpful article from you in near future. Clear and beautiful skin is one of the main elements of a person's beauty. I keep my skin hydrated all year long with Sakare products. I would like to recommend this to you too.

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