A monthly accounting of what has been used up, and whether any of it was worth the shelf space.
❤️ – Repurchased Already
😍 – Would repurchase
😢 – Not for me
Skincare
❤️ Trinny London See The Light SPF50
Already repurchased. A genuinely luxurious SPF that gives a soft-focus glow without ever feeling like sunscreen. Worth every penny.
😍 Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50
One of the most moisturising sunscreens I have tried. It wears comfortably all day without tipping into greasiness. It does the job of a daytime moisturiser so convincingly that you may find your existing one suddenly redundant.
😍 Bondi Sands Hydra UV Protect SPF50+ Face Gel
Ultra-light, genuinely invisible once applied, and it doesn’t sting the eyes. A real find for anyone who has historically struggled with facial sunscreens, and is looking for one that’s affordable.
😍 Merit Great Skin Instant Glow Serum
It delivers the nourishment of an oil without the weight. If glowing skin is your goal, you will love it. If you prefer a matte finish, move along.
😍 Deviant Skincare Retinal Clarity Serum*
Targets congestion, pigmentation and fine lines simultaneously. I was cautious about the salicylic acid given my dry skin, but it worked well and the results were genuinely impressive.
😍 January Labs Daily Brightening Tonic
What separates this from most exfoliating toners is that it doesn’t leave skin parched afterwards. No sting on application, no tightness by midday, and it layers well under everything else.
😍 Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream
A straightforwardly excellent moisturiser. It smooths dry patches, keeps skin comfortable throughout the day, and manages all of this without feeling thick or occlusive.
😍 Dr Sam Bunting Skincare Flawless Moisturiser Intense*
Plush and silky without being greasy or claggy. Skin feels calmer and looks healthier within minutes. The kind of moisturiser that makes your face look like you have been taking very good care of yourself, and it’s perfect if you’ve been overzealous with the actives.
Body Care
😍 Sol de Janeiro Delicia Drench Shower Oil
Deeply hydrating with a vanilla scent that makes the shower feel considerably more indulgent than usual. If you want a body wash that actually addresses dryness rather than just gesturing at it, this delivers.
😍 Kate Somerville Goat Milk Body Lotion
If you already love the Goat Milk range, this will feel immediately familiar. It has the same soothing, softening quality and that gentle, comforting scent, but for the body. Hydrating and cocooning in equal measure.
❤️ Phlur Father Figure
A green, cooling fragrance that somehow manages to feel both intimate and clean at once. One of my favourite scents, particularly at this time of year.
Haircare
😍 Kérastase Nutritive Shampoo and Conditioner
Tried these in travel size as a test run. A well-matched duo for dry scalp, lengths and ends, and they worked well enough on my hair that a full size feels like a reasonable next step.
😍 Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother
A leave-in styling treatment that keeps hair soft without collapsing any volume built up during styling. For hair prone to dryness, that balance is harder to find than it sounds. This finds it.
