FACE | BEAUTIEDIT COSMETICS TAN: A 3-IN-1 TO TAN, TREAT & HYDRATE YOUR SKIN

It’s not often I do a standalone article on a tan, as I find many are similar in their offering, but this month I was sent the latest offer from the Irish gal duo at BeautiEdit Cosmetics and I have to say, I’m impressed.

I made myself a pact this year that I’d move away from reviewing and featuring products on here and on my Instagram which are not at least making efforts to be sustainable & ethical in both their ingredients and their packaging, and this tan passes that first test for me, with a formula that is ‘clean’ with no nasties like parabens, sulphates, dimethicone or alcohol.  It is vegan-friendly, cruelty-free and contains ethically sourced ingredients which deliver goodness to the skin, as well as a natural tan colour.

There are extracts of collagen, hyaluronic acid and aloe vera, so it’s ultra-nourishing, anti-aging and (apparently), anti-cellulite. The goal of developers (and best friends) Jennifer Cullen and Lisa McDermott was to come up with a tan product which delivered an anti-aging treatment that moisturises and nourishes your skin all at the same time, making it an innovative 3-in-1 product to tan, treat and hydrate skin. And as I have slightly thicker (read: older/drier!) skin, I have to be aware that tanning can be tricky without oodles of moisturiser beforehand, however less so with this product. (Note: I personally chose to slather on my usual Body Shop body butter before my review application, as I love my skin almost dewy with moisture and oil! You could easily go without, or just with some barrier moisturiser on elbows, ankles and the bony bits on feet and hands).  I also added some NUXE dry oil afterwards and when i went out for brunch the next day for extra glow & again, further moisture.

Also, on that note, I must add that it glides on super easily and blends well with the mitt. It’s not sticky either and has a non-transferable formula which means you can get dressed right away, although personally I do love to lounge around when I apply anything to my body! There is no biscuity (or other) smell, and in fact there is only a very light fragrance of sandalwood, jasmine and coconut. It lasts 5-7 days and fades beautifully with no snakeskin wear off – even with my post-holiday flaky skin!

All in all a lovely tanning product and certainly one that I would choose to buy (my initial one was gifted for review). It’s available across Ireland/NI in pharmacies as well as online at www.beautiedit.com

Here are my key takeaways:

• NO NASTIES - over 95% Natural ingredients

• CLEAN FORMULA USING THE HIGHEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS

• NO PARABENS + NO HARSH CHEMICALS + NO ALCOHOL

• NO SULPHATES + NO DIMETHICONE

• 99% NATURAL ORGANIC ECOCERT DHA

• VEGAN FRIENDLY + NO ANIMAL DERIVATIVES + CRUELTY FREE

• INSTANT COLOUR TINT THAT IS QUICK DRYING & DEVELOPS INTO A BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN GLOW.

• NO ORANGE TONES – the colour guide system adapts to your natural skin tone giving you a natural looking tan

• ANTI-AGINGb + ULTRA HYDRATING • SOOTHING AND CONDITIONING FOR THE SKIN

• SMOOTHING FOAM LEAVING YOUR SKIN FEELING LIKE SILK

• FAST DRYING IN SECONDS

• STREAK FREE FINISH

• NON STICKY

• NO TRANSFER

• EVEN FADE WITH NO SNAKESKIN WEAR OFF

• NO UNPLEASANT ODOUR - COCONUT, SANDALWOOD AND JASMINE SCENT

FACE | INTERVIEW WITH JENNIFER ROCK AKA THE SKIN NERD AS SHE LAUNCHES NEW BOOK

In a world where beauty consumers are inundated with marketing messages and every product is said to be the ONE you need for your skin, where does one turn to for truthful and helpful advice without agenda?

Look no further because The Skin Nerd, Jennifer Rock shares all her skincare expertise, and the passion and knowledge gathered in her extensive career in this helpful beginner’s guide. The Skin Nerd: Your straight-talking guide to feeding, protecting and respecting your skin is a 360° approach to your healthiest skin.

Written with Jennifer’s unique brand of humour and honesty, her first book is jam-packed with skinformation and advice, which will educate and empower you to know what your skin needs and how to achieve better skin health. Readers will learn how the skin works from the inside out with information on nutrition and beneficial skin vitamins and supplements, to managing the ageing process and tackling skin conditions. Jennifer also shares her core Nerd Philosophies and Commandments and the benefits of Spritz O'Clock. With all this information and more The Skin Nerd: Your straight talking guide to feeding, protecting and respecting your skin will be your skin bible for life.

Extractable sections:

·       The ideal skin diet

·       The skin test - assess your skin situation

·       Spot quick fixes/remedies

·       Jennifer’s favourite skingredients and makeup products

·       The Korean skincare regime and other skincare trends

·       Jennifer’s special event skincare schedule

Our editor Cathy caught up with Jenn for a bit of a chit chat on how she got to where she is today.

What was your tipping point, getting you to actually turn The Cleanse Off Mitt into a business? 

I was a skin therapist in London and I had clients who were buying premium results-driven skincare but using face wipes to “cleanse” first so the fantastic skincare wasn’t able to properly penetrate into the skin and do its job. They may as well have been pouring half of the serum directly from the bottle onto their bathroom counter (and expecting skin results). 

I knew that there was a gap in the market for an accessible, affordable and skin-friendly alternative to face wipes so I created it and so the Cleanse Off Mitt® was born. 

#cleansewithme is the new #getreadywithme - but can you overcleanse?

Yes! Of course you can! I think it more has to do with what you’re using to cleanse than the amount of cleansing you're doing. I advocate for a double cleanse - remove your makeup and debris with your first step and then cleanse with something that is either soothing or pacifying the skin or delivering active ingredients after.

Overcleansing is when you are using too many skin-stripping ingredients, you’re using active cleansers too frequently (such as a cleanser with a high salicylic acid content twice a day) and you’re essentially damaging your skin’s barrier. 

Everyone wants to know about adult breakouts - are they caused by food, hormones or products? Or a mixture of all three?

They can be caused by any of these or combinations. I believe it is important to investigate the root of the concern, to figure out whether it’s stress that is causing your breakouts, whether it’s lifestyle, whether it’s products that no longer work for you or whether it’s an intolerance, for example. 

This is why we send all clients of the Nerd Network a skin diary to complete, to track whether they slept correctly and how much sugar they ate, for example, and see if these things correlate with their skin troubles. 

Skin from within - which supplements would you recommend for healthiest skin?

All of them. First and foremost, vitamin A in some shape or form so long as you are not pregnant or breastfeeding. Probiotics are something that everyone should take, as are omegas. Vitamin C is key for tackling pigmentation, boosting our collagen production and strengthening capillaries to aid with redness. If you’re looking for plump, youthful skin, collagen supplements like IMAGE’s Yana are the ticket. 

Is sugar the devil? Should we stay away from it for our skin - for our health in general? 

Unpopular opinion but yes, sugar should be avoided whenever possible. Sugar increases inflammation throughout the body (thus in the skin) and helps to form AGEs (advanced glycation end-products) which attack our collagen and elastin and age our skin faster. 

That being said, all in moderation. Every once in a while, it’s not the end of the world if you have some chocolate. If that same chocolate helps to reduce stress, then isn’t it having a positive effect on your skin nonetheless?! 

For the blurb about book at end, can we feature the consultations too like so? (I've attached the book press release again below)

For an online skin consultation and personalised results-driven routine from an expert, as well as access to your recommended products on The Skin Nerd® store, exclusive content, events, webinars and so much more, visit www.theskinnerd.com/onlineskinconsultations/ and join the Nerd Network.