Never Under Dressed Editorial now live

Colourful, elegant and super bright new beauty editorial by Hope Von Joel, photography Julia Kennedy, Make up Kim Kiefer and Hair by Peter Lux, food stylist Ian Graham.

Hope's Testing Kiehls Liquid Cleanser 'Pear Tree Corner'

Fresh, fruity and beautifully soft, pear tree cleanser takes me back to my childhood

picking pears and drinking/eating fresh fruits.

An original smell not too strong but enough to make you feel pampered and special.

Light in colour and texture leaves skin super soft and smooth. I chose to test this product due to the unusual fragrance and was very much surprised and pleased with the results. Having been sent many different shower gels this is definitely one that i keep going back to. If your looking for something to make you smile while in the bath a smell to share old memories with and a super smooth body then this is the one for you.

A perfect gift and a sensual addition to any bathroom.

My only thought is that the packaging unlike many of the brands in the same price range is a little disappointing, plastic and thin feels a little cheap, luckily the product makes up for that in quality.

Brown bag is earthy and classic, pear tree reference is earthy and pure.

Information  

A refreshing, gentle, yet effective cleanser for the body. Formulated to help skin maintain its moisture levels. Used in the shower or bath, our formula helps leave skin clean with a lovely texture. Available in Mango, Pour Homme, Coriander, Grapefruit, Coconut, Pear Tree, Forest Rain and Gardenia.

ingredients

ALOE VERA

Pronunciation : A-loh VEE-rah

Latin : Latin genus: alo barbadensis

Aloe Vera is a compound extracted from the South African Aloe plant. With over 300 species, Aloe has been used for its medicinal and skin care benefits for over three thousand years. Historically, it is known to soften, soothe and comfort skin.

HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN (PHYTO PEPTIDES)

Pronunciation : HI-druh-lie'zd HWEET PRO-teen

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, also known as by the collective name Phyto Peptides, is an effective substitute for hydrolyzed animal protein derived by acid, enzyme, or other method of hydrolysis. It offers conditioning, moisturizing and film forming properties.

SODIUM PCA

Pronunciation : SOH-dee'-uhm PEA SEE AY

Latin : Sodium is from the Middle English 'sode' (saltwort), 'soda'

Sodium PCA is a naturally occurring humectant in the skin, partly responsible for the skin's moisture-binding capacity. It is derived from amino acids and is highly water absorbing.

www.kiehls.com

Hope's testing vote 7/10 perfect smell

Hopes Testing Jurlique Skin Balancing Face oil

Smells divine, soft and luxurious, smooth and silky, I am a great fan of face oils and this is by far my favourite. Applying day and night and enjoy the wonderful smell, fantastic to drift of to sleep with and even more lovely after a bath. To my delight I have even been stopped in the street and asked what perfume i am wearing and happily i told them about this product. After a week and a half of testing (went over my normal week as i was enjoying it soooo much) skin feels hydrated, smooth and silky and looks truly radiant. I was promised Hydration and protection and I received so much more!!

The Ingredients:

• Evening Primrose Oil, Macadamia Seed Oil and Marshmallow intensely hydrate and soften skin, improving its overall condition.
• Rose Hip Oil and Safflower Oil work in tandem to soften fine lines & wrinkles and improve skin’s firmness.
• Shea Butter, Avocado Oil and Jojoba Oil provide emolliency and give skin a smoother, healthier appearance.

www.jurlique.co.uk

Hope's testing vote 9.5/10 Pure luxury

Hope's TESTING Decleor Hydra Floral Light Cream.

Wow wee, not always a fan of light creams when i love to use a good face oil but this maybe the product to transform my thinking. Hydra floral d'hydratation formula works a treat, drawing the water in the skin to the surface and discovering softer more radiant textures in only a few days. Cream is soft and has a mild but luxurious smell, the glass jar is tactile and cold while the lid releases easily. Satisfying to open and even more satisfying on the face! I challenge any brand to make a cream that makes you feel like you have luxury on your skin. FAB product!! OOOh one to remember for popping on, on holiday after a day covered in sun lotion and protection. 

I think this brand is now happily on my radar and i am excited to try out other products.

Ingredients include
Wild Pansy Extract, Samphire Extract, Moringa Oleifera Microproteins and Sunflower Extract.

Hope's testing vote 8.5/10 Pure luxury

This week TESTING ......... beauty product WONDERLIP by Lubatti

What a fab surprise on this sunny day but a new product from LUBATTI. 

Wonder-lip, super charged anti-age - with special 'pump up your lip action' Lip balm for the fashion conscious lady. Aimed at 22-45. 

What a product......Convinced yes i am, easy applied, smells very mild but beautifully calming; lips quickly appear smoother and softer. But what is important to me is the added bonus of no Paraben's. 

What is more, I was happily surprised to hear that it had won best lip therapy product at the beauty awards this is definitely one to be added to the make up bag for a daily dose of luxury.

Hope's testing vote 8/10

Key ingredients: Triple HA Complex, Vitamin E & Cera Alba

Contains UVA & UVB filters
Paraben free

www.lubatti.co.uk