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Ooooh, what have we got here then? Enter Pixi's latest release; the Retinol and Jasmine Collection. Designed to renew and rejuvenate, this is a collection that I'm particularly excited to try. This range consists of six products which retail for between £18 and £26 and can be purchased online at Pixi Beauty.
Now, a quick summary for anyone that isn't crystal clear on what retinol is, how it works, or what it's used for. Retinol is a form of Vitamin A, and helps speed up skin renewal leading to a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. It is also known to improve skin tone and reduce pigmentation, and does this by increasing collagen production in the body, not via exfoliation! (Apologies if I've missed anything or phrased something incorrectly but this girl tried her best!)
I was kindly gifted all of the products in this post, but as always, that doesn't impact my opinion.
Pixi's Retinol and Jasmine Collection
Retinol Jasmine Cleanser* - £18.00
This creamy cleanser contains three stand-out ingredients; retinol to smooth the skin, jasmine oil which is an anti-inflammatory, and ceramides which help to lock-in moisture. This Retinol Jasmine Cleanser removes all impurities for smoother, firmer and more radiant-looking skin, and should be rinsed off with water.
Retinol Tonic* - £18.00
Another Pixi toner, but will this one live up to the hype of the cult-favourite Glow Tonic? This one contains time-release retinol to smooth and refine, elderflower to soften and brighten, and chamomile to calm and minimize redness. This claims to lead to a smoother, softer appearance while soothing sensitive skin.
Jasmine Oil Blend* £26.00
Designed to use in the morning, this treatment consists of jasmine flower extract to rejuvenate and calm, evening primrose to help boost circulation, and grape seed oil to nourish. According to Pixi, this helps repair damage as well as calm and restore stressed and unbalanced skin.
Overnight Retinol Oil* - £26.00
The evening counterpart for the Jasmine Oil Blend, this oil contains time-release retinol to smooth and refine, peptides to firm and revitalize, and ceramide NP to lock-in moisture. These ingredients all help to restore skin plumpness and improve the appearance of fine lines and pores.
Retinol Jasmine Lotion* - £24.00
This lightweight moisturiser contains retinol to smooth and refine, peptides to firm and revitalise, and jasmine oil to nourish and brighten.
Retinol Eye Cream* - £22.00
According to Pixi, this eye cream is formulated to improve elasticity, smooth & protect the delicate skin around the eye area. It contains time-release retinol to smooth and refine, caffeine to depuff and energize, and peptides to firm and revitalize.
So there we have it, Pixi's new Retinol and Jasmine Collections... It all sounds pretty good, doesn't it! In case you were interested in reading about some of Pixi's other collections, I've previously written posts about Pixi's Vitamin C Range and their 20 Years of Glow.
Have you ever used retinols?
A First Look At: Pixi's Retinol and Jasmine Collection
3.5.20 • a first look at, beauty, first impressions, pixi, skincare
Ooooh, what have we got here then? Enter Pixi's latest release; the Retinol and Jasmine Collection. Designed to renew and rejuvenate, this is a collection that I'm particularly excited to try. This range consists of six products which retail for between £18 and £26 and can be purchased online at Pixi Beauty.
Now, a quick summary for anyone that isn't crystal clear on what retinol is, how it works, or what it's used for. Retinol is a form of Vitamin A, and helps speed up skin renewal leading to a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. It is also known to improve skin tone and reduce pigmentation, and does this by increasing collagen production in the body, not via exfoliation! (Apologies if I've missed anything or phrased something incorrectly but this girl tried her best!)
I was kindly gifted all of the products in this post, but as always, that doesn't impact my opinion.
Pixi's Retinol and Jasmine Collection
Retinol Jasmine Cleanser* - £18.00
This creamy cleanser contains three stand-out ingredients; retinol to smooth the skin, jasmine oil which is an anti-inflammatory, and ceramides which help to lock-in moisture. This Retinol Jasmine Cleanser removes all impurities for smoother, firmer and more radiant-looking skin, and should be rinsed off with water.
Retinol Tonic* - £18.00
Another Pixi toner, but will this one live up to the hype of the cult-favourite Glow Tonic? This one contains time-release retinol to smooth and refine, elderflower to soften and brighten, and chamomile to calm and minimize redness. This claims to lead to a smoother, softer appearance while soothing sensitive skin.
Jasmine Oil Blend* £26.00
Designed to use in the morning, this treatment consists of jasmine flower extract to rejuvenate and calm, evening primrose to help boost circulation, and grape seed oil to nourish. According to Pixi, this helps repair damage as well as calm and restore stressed and unbalanced skin.
Overnight Retinol Oil* - £26.00
The evening counterpart for the Jasmine Oil Blend, this oil contains time-release retinol to smooth and refine, peptides to firm and revitalize, and ceramide NP to lock-in moisture. These ingredients all help to restore skin plumpness and improve the appearance of fine lines and pores.
Retinol Jasmine Lotion* - £24.00
This lightweight moisturiser contains retinol to smooth and refine, peptides to firm and revitalise, and jasmine oil to nourish and brighten.
Retinol Eye Cream* - £22.00
According to Pixi, this eye cream is formulated to improve elasticity, smooth & protect the delicate skin around the eye area. It contains time-release retinol to smooth and refine, caffeine to depuff and energize, and peptides to firm and revitalize.
So there we have it, Pixi's new Retinol and Jasmine Collections... It all sounds pretty good, doesn't it! In case you were interested in reading about some of Pixi's other collections, I've previously written posts about Pixi's Vitamin C Range and their 20 Years of Glow.
Have you ever used retinols?
~ This post contains gifted items ~
I'm sure you're all very much aware how much I love Pixi Cosmetics by now, I mean, just LOOK at these products! I was recently sent over their 20 Years Of Glow parcel so I figured for today's post we could have a look through it together, have a peek at what was included, and make some first impressions...
I've previously written a similar post on Pixi's Vitamin C Range and I am still very much loving quite a few of the products from that collection. In case you were wondering, my favourites include the Caviar Balm and the Serum, they've done great things for my skin and I love the scent!
Rose Ceramide Cream* - £24.00
Part of a range I've personally never tried before, this moisturiser claims to deliver deep, long-lasting nourishment. The ingredients to note include Rose Flower Oil for nourishment and restoration, Ceramide for time-release moisture and Probiotics to protect and balance. This product also contains antioxidants which help to fortify the skin and improve elasticity, which all sounds good to me. I'm interested to see how my skin fairs with this, my skin is fairly oily so I'm not sure if this might end up being a little too intense...
Glow Tonic* - £18.00
Does this product need any introduction? A cult classic, this is a product I regularly use as part of my skincare routine and not to be dramatic, but I don't think I could be without it. This is a toner that cleanses and gently exfoliates leaving the skin looking radiant. It doesn't contain alcohol and is also suitable for all skin types so it really is a win-win and deserves the hype it deserves.
Glow Mist* - £16.00
This is the product that I'm potentially most excited about in this collection... It contains 13 natural oils and is said to hydrate, protect and nourish. It can be used before makeup, to set makeup and to refresh makeup, as well as on the hair! This product is said to give a glowing, luminous complexion and I cannot wait to give it a go!
Eye Reflection Shadow Palette* - £24.00
This is the Natural Beauty palette and includes 12 pinky brown shades: 7 glitters and 5 shimmers. The shadow that I'm most excited to try from the palette is Foiled Bronze, which, as the name suggests, is a stunning warm brown shade. Whilst they're not my favourite shadows on the market, I do very much like the Pixi ones, they're pigmented and blend out nicely!
Endless Silky Eye Pen* - £12.00
Now, despite calling itself a pen, this product is, in fact, an eyeliner pencil. It describes itself as giving the concentrated colour of a liquid liner but in an easy to apply pencil which sounds too good to be true, right?! Alas not. I've swatched this on my hand and I can indeed confirm that this product is just as it says it is. In fact, when I first applied it I even let out a little gasp, it's the smoothest thing ever and looks JUST like a liquid liner. Whaaaat? Where have you been all my life?MatteLast Liquid Lip* - £16.00
I don't know about you but I'm far from over the matte liquid lipstick trend... I was sent the shade Pleasing Pink which is a really vibrant hot pink (and totally out of my comfort zone) but I have got my eye on Bare Beauty, a gorgeous nude. Despite being a matte product this actually isn't drying on the lips and sets really nicely.
Lip Lift Max* - £12.00
There is something oddly satisfying about a plumping lip gloss and I love this one. I have the shade Petal Ice which is a really pale almost transparent pinky shade that can be layered over any other lip colour. The plumping action this gloss gives is actually noticeable, but not too painful or tingly on the lips. Whilst this is slightly sticky, being a gloss and all that, it's not unbearably so, as it's still fairly light!
So there we have it, a roundup of the products in Pixi's 20 Years Of Glow Collection... Which of these products most catches your eye?
A First Look At: Pixi's 20 Years Of Glow*
13.1.20 • a first look at, beauty, first impressions, pixi
~ This post contains gifted items ~
I'm sure you're all very much aware how much I love Pixi Cosmetics by now, I mean, just LOOK at these products! I was recently sent over their 20 Years Of Glow parcel so I figured for today's post we could have a look through it together, have a peek at what was included, and make some first impressions...
I've previously written a similar post on Pixi's Vitamin C Range and I am still very much loving quite a few of the products from that collection. In case you were wondering, my favourites include the Caviar Balm and the Serum, they've done great things for my skin and I love the scent!
Rose Ceramide Cream* - £24.00
Part of a range I've personally never tried before, this moisturiser claims to deliver deep, long-lasting nourishment. The ingredients to note include Rose Flower Oil for nourishment and restoration, Ceramide for time-release moisture and Probiotics to protect and balance. This product also contains antioxidants which help to fortify the skin and improve elasticity, which all sounds good to me. I'm interested to see how my skin fairs with this, my skin is fairly oily so I'm not sure if this might end up being a little too intense...
Glow Tonic* - £18.00
Does this product need any introduction? A cult classic, this is a product I regularly use as part of my skincare routine and not to be dramatic, but I don't think I could be without it. This is a toner that cleanses and gently exfoliates leaving the skin looking radiant. It doesn't contain alcohol and is also suitable for all skin types so it really is a win-win and deserves the hype it deserves.
Glow Mist* - £16.00
This is the product that I'm potentially most excited about in this collection... It contains 13 natural oils and is said to hydrate, protect and nourish. It can be used before makeup, to set makeup and to refresh makeup, as well as on the hair! This product is said to give a glowing, luminous complexion and I cannot wait to give it a go!
Eye Reflection Shadow Palette* - £24.00
This is the Natural Beauty palette and includes 12 pinky brown shades: 7 glitters and 5 shimmers. The shadow that I'm most excited to try from the palette is Foiled Bronze, which, as the name suggests, is a stunning warm brown shade. Whilst they're not my favourite shadows on the market, I do very much like the Pixi ones, they're pigmented and blend out nicely!
Endless Silky Eye Pen* - £12.00
Now, despite calling itself a pen, this product is, in fact, an eyeliner pencil. It describes itself as giving the concentrated colour of a liquid liner but in an easy to apply pencil which sounds too good to be true, right?! Alas not. I've swatched this on my hand and I can indeed confirm that this product is just as it says it is. In fact, when I first applied it I even let out a little gasp, it's the smoothest thing ever and looks JUST like a liquid liner. Whaaaat? Where have you been all my life?MatteLast Liquid Lip* - £16.00
I don't know about you but I'm far from over the matte liquid lipstick trend... I was sent the shade Pleasing Pink which is a really vibrant hot pink (and totally out of my comfort zone) but I have got my eye on Bare Beauty, a gorgeous nude. Despite being a matte product this actually isn't drying on the lips and sets really nicely.
Lip Lift Max* - £12.00
There is something oddly satisfying about a plumping lip gloss and I love this one. I have the shade Petal Ice which is a really pale almost transparent pinky shade that can be layered over any other lip colour. The plumping action this gloss gives is actually noticeable, but not too painful or tingly on the lips. Whilst this is slightly sticky, being a gloss and all that, it's not unbearably so, as it's still fairly light!
So there we have it, a roundup of the products in Pixi's 20 Years Of Glow Collection... Which of these products most catches your eye?
~ contains gifted products ~
Ooooh, what have we here then? Is that some new Pixi products I spy... Say hello to the new Vitamin C Collection. The postman handed me this beautifully themed parcel this morning, containing five of their new products and I just couldn't wait to share them with you!
The Vitamin C range is designed with skin brightening in mind, and includes a cleanser, a toner, a serum, a moisturiser and a leave-on mask. Vitamin C is known to boost the skin's luminosity as well as promote healthy collagen production. The products retail from £10 to £26 and are all available online at pixibeauty.co.uk.
Vitamin C Tonic* - £10.00
A brightening toner made with vitamin C and ferulic acid. This product is alcohol free and suitable for all skin types to be used after cleansing.
A leave-on brightening mask that contains encapsulated vitamins as well as ferulic acid and probiotics. This product should be used as the last step in a skincare routine, as it's left just to absorb into the skin.
A cleansing water that contains orange flower water, stable vitamin C, ferulic acid and probiotics. This can be applied with either cotton pads or your hands and does not need to be rinsed off.
A moisturizer that also contains vitamin C, ferulic acid and probiotics and hence is also designed to brighten the skin. This is advertised as being suitable for all skin types.
A serum that also contains vitamin C, ferulic acid and probiotics, for use after cleansing and toning. This is advertised as being proven to reduce the effects of sun damage and free radicals.
~ contains gifted products ~
Ooooh, what have we here then? Is that some new Pixi products I spy... Say hello to the new Vitamin C Collection. The postman handed me this beautifully themed parcel this morning, containing five of their new products and I just couldn't wait to share them with you!
The Vitamin C range is designed with skin brightening in mind, and includes a cleanser, a toner, a serum, a moisturiser and a leave-on mask. Vitamin C is known to boost the skin's luminosity as well as promote healthy collagen production. The products retail from £10 to £26 and are all available online at pixibeauty.co.uk.
Vitamin C Tonic* - £10.00
A brightening toner made with vitamin C and ferulic acid. This product is alcohol free and suitable for all skin types to be used after cleansing.
A leave-on brightening mask that contains encapsulated vitamins as well as ferulic acid and probiotics. This product should be used as the last step in a skincare routine, as it's left just to absorb into the skin.
A cleansing water that contains orange flower water, stable vitamin C, ferulic acid and probiotics. This can be applied with either cotton pads or your hands and does not need to be rinsed off.
A moisturizer that also contains vitamin C, ferulic acid and probiotics and hence is also designed to brighten the skin. This is advertised as being suitable for all skin types.
A serum that also contains vitamin C, ferulic acid and probiotics, for use after cleansing and toning. This is advertised as being proven to reduce the effects of sun damage and free radicals.
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