Shiseido Matifying Moisturiser

Shiseido Pureness Matifying Moisturizer Oil Free 50ml £28.00

I've only just rediscovered this little gem, otherwise I would have raved about it sooner!

Shiseido Pureness skincare range has been specifically designed to address excess oil and a lack of moisture that can often occur together and upset the skin's normal functioning.

They Say: "A lightweight moisturiser, with oil absorbing powder, that helps reduce surface shine as it provides exceptional hydration to skin. Feels refreshing and ultra sheer. Promotes a smooth texture.

Recommended for morning and evening; oily, blemish prone and combination skin."

I purchased a set of Shiseido products during my microdermabrasion treatments that also contained Shiseido Balancing Softener 150ml £23.00 and Shiseido Deep Cleaning Foam 100ml £21.50. It's fair to say this period of my life cost me an absolute fortune!

I originally purchased mine from the salon that did my microderms, but it can also be purchased from John Lewis and House of Frasier.

The moisturiser is housed in a pretty glass bottle with a not so pretty plastic lid, and has a pump dispenser which is ideal for getting just the right amount with no waste.

It comes out of the pump as a very light, slightly runny liquid and as it's massaged in I can feel the barest hint of powder. It instantly dries on my skin, leaving no oily, sticky residue that you so often get with moisturisers. 

I find this to be ideal as a primer - it leaves my skin soft, smooth and matte and foundation just glides over the top of it. I still use a small dab of primer over my cheeks on top of this, but I would say I am using a third of the amount I would have used on bare skin.

It's the only moisturiser I can wear under my makeup without ending up with a shiny face by the end of the day.

A little bit of this will go a long way! One pump covers my whole face for daytime use, but I do use a little bit more in the evenings just to make sure my face is thoroughly moisturised.

It does seem very pricey, but the amazing results justify the price for me and I would repurchase this again - however my current bottle will easily last another six months so it's definitely value for money. I don't know if I'd purchase the foam and softener again as I have other products that do the same job just as well, but this is the only moisturiser I have had such positive results with.

I'm not sure why I stopped using it, but I'm so pleased to have it back in my daily routine!

2 Weeks To Pretty Feet! Moisturisers & Butters

Are you wearing your flip flops yet?

I am, but I'm still working on making my feet even prettier for when we really get into the summer months!

This week, along with my Ped-Egg, I have been slathering my feet in a range of lovely moisturisers and butters in a bid to soften my heels and get beautiful glowing feet.

Here's what I have been loving this week:

Boots Gorgeous Feet Rapid Cracked Heel Repair 100ml £5.10

They Say: "Simply massage this balm into cracked heels for an overnight improvement. Continue for three days and you'll see a real difference as the special rejuvenating formulation works to repair damage and promote soft smooth heels once more."

First of all, the floral, vanilla smell of this cream is so delicious I could eat it! This is my newest foot purchase and I have been using it twice a day as directed. Maybe my heels were in quite a bad state, but it took between 5 and 7 days to see a noticeable difference, rather than the stated 3 days. Despite this, I really recommend this product! I usually apply quite a thick layer in the evening and pop some socks on overnight (does anyone else love wearing socks in bed? Just me?) and use a thinner layer for the daytime, and it really has worked wonders - the skin on the back of my feet looks a lot softer and smoother.

Body Shop Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion 60ml £3.00

They Say: "Fights odour causing bacteria, and promotes a cooling sensation on the skin to leave feet feeling refreshed."

I tend to use this after my post gym shower as running often leaves me with weary feet and this is a pretty good pick me up. I'm not a great fan of the smell - peppermint is a bit too overpowering for me, but it doesn't linger too much and once I've put my cotton socks on the smell is pretty much covered up anyway. At £3 for 60ml this little tube is a bargain - I only use it three times a week so it lasts well.

Avon Foot Works Heel Softening Cream 75ml £2.50

They Say: "Cracking up? Give you heels some sanity. Relieves extremely dry, cracked skin on feet, providing 24 hour moisturisation. Helps heal and guard against skin infection in tender, cracked skin."

I purchased this a couple of months ago and despite the price, and the not so pretty packaging, it actually works quite well - just as well as the Boots Heel Repair in fact. I find that I don't reach for this as much now that I have a Boots version, but it's definitely a handy backup to have.

Body Shop Strawberry Body Butter 50ml £5.00

They Say: "An intensive creamy all over body moisturiser, offering up to 24 hours moisturisation with a sweet berry fragrance."

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter 50ml £2.35
They Say: "Smooth, creamy and velvety. With skin softening shea butter and aloe vera to attract moisture."

These are my weekend luxury treatments! I love the thickness of these body butters and on a Sunday night I like to slather a thick layer of one on before covering up with cotton socks and my feet are left feeling gorgeous on Monday morning. A real treat for the feet!

Which foot creams have you been using? Do you mind wearing socks in bed?!