Heatwave Help at Hand - 9 Sun Protection Products

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:35:02 BST

The UK is experiencing quite the heatwave this week, making sun protection an all the more important part of your daily beauty regime. Take a look at advice on how to keep your skin safe in the sun, then have a browse through 9 products that offer to do the job from SkinCeuticals, Institut Esthederm, Caudalie, StriVectin, Palmers, Avene, Trilogy, Nurture and Piz Buin.

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Product Review: StrIvectin Overnight Resurfacing Serum

Jamie Roy — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:30:00 GMT

There has been so much buzz around StrIvectin Overnight Resurfacing Serum (£49) recently, not least because it boasts Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Minogue, Kelly Osbourne, Tamara Mellon and even Sir Elton John as fans. The Serum which has been dubbed, 'Sleep in a Bottle', sold out across UK stores when it launched a few months ago and again once it was replenished by fresh deliveries. Made from prickly pears and pink seaweed, it claims to dramatically revive and exfoliate skin when used at night.

The gel-like liquid is applied with a pipette and feels lovely, cooling and refreshing on your face. It absorbs instantly and has a light fresh scent. However - does it work?

My answer is yes it works, but not quite as dramatically as the hype would have you believe. I've been using it for a week and my skin looks smoother and more even-toned. I like that it dries quickly and that it doesn't feel heavy. The simple packaging however, is a bit less attractive as it focuses on more of a pharmaceutical vibe, than a glamorous beauty look.

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Heatwave Help at Hand - 9 Sun Protection Products

Product Review: StrIvectin Overnight Resurfacing Serum