The Luxe List

When it comes to travelling, it doesn’t matter if I’m driving a couple of hours up the road, or if I’m jumping on a long-haul, my skin tends to feel dry in record time. I’m not sure if it’s the central air in hotels, or just the change in routine, but anytime I’m spending nights away from home, I make sure to tuck a few sheet masks in my beauty bag to keep my skin happy during my trip. A few weeks ago, Starskin sent over their fabulous new VIP Cream de la Creme Masks, so I made sure I put them to the side, so I could make full use of them whilst I was down in London – and I’m so glad I did!

Available in a choice of Age-Perfecting or Instant Recovery, these VIP masks are perfect for skin which needs a serious dose of R&R. Unlike most sheet masks, these ones are coated in cream, rather than infused with a watery serum. This lets them treat the skin at a deeper lever – hydrating and repairing skin which has been dehydrated or dried out.

Both of the masks come in two parts, meaning you can place them properly, and you won’t feel them sliding around and off whilst you’re wearing them. Infused with Shea Butter, both masks work to deeply nourish skin, whilst the Instantly Recovering Mask is focused on intense replenishment, whilst the Age Perfecting Mask is focused on nourishment. I’ve been using the masks in the evening after a thorough cleanse, and they cut down my redness, and dryness. Starskin advise you wear the mask for around 30 minutes, but honestly, I wear mine to bed, and wake up with skin which feels so soft and smooth.

Starskin VIP Cream de la Creme Masks are priced at £13 each and are available here

With just over a week to go until Easter hits, I’ve become way too invested in the holiday. From chocolate eggs to fluffy chicks, I’ve bought them all, and sprinkled them around various corners of the house. I’m loving the blast of spring energy Easter brings, and when L’Occitane sent over news of their new Beauty Easter Eggs, I couldn’t resist getting my hangs on a Verbena one!

Available in two scent options – you can pick from Verbena or Cherry Blossom, the Beauty Easter Eggs are the no-calorie option for getting into the holiday mood! They come packaged in a gorgeous seasonal tin, complete with ribbon, and whether you want to use them as part of an egg-hunt, or you’d rather just treat yourself – the eggs are an absolute delight.

Tucked inside the eggs are three generous bottles of L’Occitane must-haves. There’s a deluxe sample bottle of the Verveine shower gel, which is perfect if you’re after a super-fresh, morning choice. It smells gorgeously clean and fresh – very green and soapy, it’s a perfect everyday choice.

There’s also a bottle of the Verbena Body Lotion. I am in love with the lightweight, milky formula, which sinks in almost immediately, leaving skin feeling soft and smelling incredible. I love to use it on mornings when I know I’m embarking on a long day, as it keeps me feeling fresh all day long.

The last present tucked inside the egg is the Verveine Hand Gel Cream. Unlike other hand creams, this feels like water to apply and immediately feels cooling on the skin. I keep it in my makeup bag for use when I’m out and about, as it doesn’t leave skin feeling greasy or sticky. Instead, it just seems to disappear, leaving hands feeling soft and smelling great!

L’Occitan Verbena Beauty Egg is priced at £15 and is available here

At this time of year, I’m all about the joys of Spring. The whole house is filled with tulips and hyacinths, and I’m counting down the days until Easter. So, it was perfect timing when L’Occitane sent over their Rose Eau Parfumee – a fresh, lightweight scent for days when you want a burst of something beautifully light and clean.

Coming right in time for Spring, the Eau Perfumee is a beautiful choice if you’re after a fragrance which just smells clean. I love it spritzed on sweaters and scarves, as it seems to linger on fabrics for hours, and it’s a great choice for days when you just want to smell great. Even though I’m not always the biggest fan of rose scents – they sometimes feel too old-school or traditional for me, L’Occitane’s take on the flower is really beautiful and feels absolutely perfect for Spring!

L’Occitane’s Rose Eau Parfumée is priced at £32 and is available here

When it comes to make-up, I like mine as neutral and as natural as possible. I’m never one for a full-on face of make-up, and this time of year makes me want to embrace all things fresh-faced. So, when a tube of Erborian’s iconic CC Creme Clair appeared through the letterbox, it felt like perfect timing.

Released a good few years ago, I feel like Erborian’s was the OG CC Creme. Claiming to visibly perfect, illuminate and enhance skin whilst providing SPF 25 protection it’s a multi-purpose product which makes skin look flawless. If you’re looking for a quick-fix product which is going to get you out the door in the morning, this is the CC Creme for you!

Smoothed on after moisturiser, the Erborian CC Creme Clair is shockingly white out the tube – I like to dot a little of my forehead, cheekbones, nose and chin, and smooth in with my fingers. Once it gets into contact with skin, some sort of magic kicks in, and the cream magically changes colour to reflect your own skin tone. I’m not quite sure how the cream does it, but the effect is a finish which gives skin a lit-from-within glow.

The creme has a rich, hydrating feel so it’s perfect for dry skin like mine. Once it’s on, it creates the perfect base for a quick swipe of concealer too. Skin is given a healthy glow, and imperfections are subtly blurred. The effects last all day long, and it doesn’t feel like anything is on the skin once applied. It’s a perfect product for long days when you need to look the same at 8pm as you did at 7am.

Erborian CC Creme Clair is priced from £17 and is available here (UK) and here (US)