Cult Beauty is a must-visit site in my opinion as they stock so many brands that are awkward to get hold of in the UK. This makes it the perfect place to make random discoveries and try products you may not have otherwise. So, I thought I’d share with you some of the brands I’ve discovered through Cult Beauty and some of my favourite products from them! This time I'm focussing on skin but let me know if you enjoy this and I may follow it up.
Oxygenetix
Oxgenetix is a brand originally created for doctors. It’s
focussed on creating base products that double up as skincare. The aim is not
only to provide complete but lightweight coverage without any irritation but
also to diminish scarring and hydrate the skin. The packaging is very basic for
the price but I do hear this is being updated as we speak!
My Top Pick from
Oxygenetix
Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation* | £45
This is what I like to call a 'natural skin' foundation; it's not dewy and it's not matte. I have combination skin and this works really well for me as it's non-drying, hydrating but not wet-looking. The shade Walnut is a pretty good match for me. It looks and feels so natural and breathable on the skin. It's billed as a sort of '2 in 1' skincare and makeup product. I tend to reach for this if my skin is acting up or I've been eating a little unhealthily or drinking a bit much and my skin is feeling tired, dehydrated and blemish-prone as a result. It evens out my skin and offers good coverage whilst feeling extremely lightweight. It doesn't clog my pores or break me out so if your skin is prone to reactions then this is a sound investment.
This is what I like to call a 'natural skin' foundation; it's not dewy and it's not matte. I have combination skin and this works really well for me as it's non-drying, hydrating but not wet-looking. The shade Walnut is a pretty good match for me. It looks and feels so natural and breathable on the skin. It's billed as a sort of '2 in 1' skincare and makeup product. I tend to reach for this if my skin is acting up or I've been eating a little unhealthily or drinking a bit much and my skin is feeling tired, dehydrated and blemish-prone as a result. It evens out my skin and offers good coverage whilst feeling extremely lightweight. It doesn't clog my pores or break me out so if your skin is prone to reactions then this is a sound investment.
REN
This has to be hands down one of my favourite skincare
brands when it comes to treatments and cleansers because they’ve never once
disappointed me. Despite the more high-end price, again the packaging is more
functional than luxury but it’s very practical and hygienic. Plus, you can
always see how much you have left! REN is a British brand built around the
concept of clean skincare using only 100% plant and mineral derived actives.
My Top Picks from REN
This is my absolute favourite morning/second cleanser of any
that I’ve tried since starting this blog. My skin is definitely combination and
whilst it’s prone to patches of oiliness and blemishes, it also gets quite
dehydrated. This is the perfect formula for combating my skin concerns and
restoring some balance to my skin. I love the clay-based formula as it leaves my
skin feeling clean but not squeaky clean or stripped. It’s not too harsh but
still makes my skin feel fresh whilst hugely improving the look of existing
blemishes and preventing new ones forming. I also just love the feel and
natural fragrance of this.
My other major concern is that my skin is prone to looking
dull and lifeless. This mask is one of those magical AHA formulas that seem to
bring my skin to life. I use this for around 10 minutes once a week. It’s a sort
of marmalade-consistency formula that smells quite fruity. I just apply a thin
layer and rinse it off once the time is up. There’s such an immediate,
noticeable difference, it’s really quite incredible. My skin looks glowing,
healthy and fresher when I use this.
You can read about the Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial here and I will be posting on Wake Wonderful soon.
You can read about the Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial here and I will be posting on Wake Wonderful soon.
Pixi Beauty
Pixi Beauty is a skincare and makeup brand founded by
Swedish-born Petra Strand. It was initially only really available in the London
boutique near Carnaby Street but you can now pick it up in Liberty and very
recently it’s been rolled out to Marks and Spencer stores nationwide. Us
non-Londoners can also order directly from the Pixi website and there’s a
limited range of their products on Cult Beauty, ASOS, Beauty Bay and Look
Fantastic. In terms of price, I find Pixi to be a true mid-range brand (which
are hard to come by!) I think the packaging makes it seem cheaper and more
teenager-y than Pixi really is, though I do like the little rose gold details.
Whilst I find the makeup can be a little hit-and-miss, I’m a very big fan of
the skincare products I’ve tried from them so far.
My Top Picks from Pixi
Beauty
Glow Tonic | £18
Probably the product you’ve heard about! I didn’t pick this
up until over Summer as I was never entirely clear on what it did. Essentially
this is an acid toner – a little like a less-concentrated liquid equivalent to
the REN mask I was just talking about. It’s gentle enough for daily use, though
I use it 3-4 times a week. It’s orange in colour and like many AHAs has a
fruity scent. I’m a big fan of this as it not only gives me an instant boost of
radiance but it’s really helped to fade some old blemish scars I’ve been
struggling with.
Glow Mud Cleanser | £18
This is a pretty new purchase but I’ll be posting about it
soon! It’s essentially a companion product to the Glow Tonic and also contains
5% glycolic acid. So far though I love the consistency of this on the skin and
how clean it makes my face feel without any foaming. It’s really nicely
hydrating too and once rinsed off you can see an immediate improvement to the
look of my skin. It looks so much more vibrant, even though this is such a
gentle product.
The Mattelustre Lipstick in Bitten Rose and Glow Serum are new additions so I'll be posting on those soon.
The Mattelustre Lipstick in Bitten Rose and Glow Serum are new additions so I'll be posting on those soon.
Which brands have you discovered through Cult Beauty?
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I had a sample of the Ren Radiance Renewal mask and loved it! I also love the Pixi Glow Toner as they are both amazing products for helping make my skin less dull! x
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Two of my all-time favourite products for that exact reason :) xx
DeleteCult Beauty is such a fab website, they have so many great brands, I really want to try Pixi beauty, the Glow Tonic and Mud Mask sound lovely!
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I really need to buy a full size of Glow Tonic, and I think I'll pick up the Glow Mud Cleanser when I do, as well - they sound like the perfect pairing!
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You keep making me want to try the Glow Tonic even more, I've spotted it on ASOS and I don't think I can wait until pay day!
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Well ASOS always do good discounts ;) xx
DeleteI adore REN and Pixi, I haven't tried anything from Oxygenetix though, I must check them out!
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The Glow Tonic from PIXI sounds great, I know you've been speaking about it quite a lot! Also REN is still on my skincare wishlist! Also I'm running a giveaway I thought you would be interested! xx
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Ahh, I love the Ren cleanser! They're a fab brand. Pixi is totally next on my list of brand to investigate, I've genuinely heard nothing but great things about them, and the prices seem really reasonable :)
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I'm really interesting in trying that REN cleanser and the Glow Tonic from Pixi, anything that can help fade my acne scars sounds like heaven to me.
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I love Cult Beauty! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the new Pixi products! xx
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I would love to try some of the new products from Pixi, the Cleanser and Serum sound interesting! x
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Ahh, I have just discovered Cult Beauty and I absolutely love it :)
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I have been dying to try out some of the Pixi products but didn't really know where to start. I do love the sound of the Mud Cleanser x
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It's amazing - do check it out! xx
DeleteI love Ren and really need to try Pixi's products, especially the Glow Tonic. Now that it's also available in M&S I may finally buy it. xx
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I still need to pick up the Pixi Glow Tonic. I've heard so many great things about it so it's probably about time I jumped on the bandwagon!
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Now that Glow Tonic is available at M&S I can't wait to add it to my Christmas list - free delivery to the store :) I've tried a few REN products in the past and loved them but I haven't heard of the other brand - i'll go check the out!
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Love Pixi Glow Tonic and really want to try more from the brand! Cult Beauty has a great selection of brands, I love the when they do their 15% off offer!
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I always do an order when they do haha xx
DeleteI'm off to splurge on the REN Clearcalm3 Clay cleanser now - your short description has sold me on it haha! I also want to try more from Pixi (have the Glow Tonic already) but I think I might wait to pick that up in store at my local M&S.
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I really want to try these Pixi products, especially the tonic. I heard a lot about them!
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Really like the sound of the Ren cleanser! I've never really tried that many things from them before but I've always really liked everything I have. & I'm soo glad glow tonic is getting more accessible. Love that stuff!xx
ReplyDeleteDefinitely check out REN's treatments and cleansers :) xx
DeleteMy toner is currently running out and I definitely want to try Pixi Glow Tonic next!
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The Ren bits sound like something I would like. I can spend many an hour on Cult beauty, maybe I should finally buy some stuff :)
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Ren sounds like a good brand! My friend uses their cleansers as well and she's recommended them to me loads! Definitely need to try their products x
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Pixi skincare is next on my wish list & the top products you have here sound amazing x
ReplyDeleteBeauty with charm
These products seem great! Pixi Glow tonic is definitely on my list to try. I've only tried a Ren moisturizer once, maybe I'll give them another chance. Great post.
ReplyDeleteI've not heard such great things about their moisturisers but their treatments and cleansers are my absolute favourite! xx
DeleteTo be honest, I haven't heard from this brand before, but after reading this post I would love to give it a try! The Pixi Glow Tonic sound fantastic, Jasmine! Hope you have an amazing weekend! xx
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I've heard a lot about REN so it was interesting to read your thoughts!
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I love Ren & Pixi. My favourites being the Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask and Glow Tonic. They're 2 from my regular stash!
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That REN mask is a great bet for normal/dry skin types. Glycolic acid works wonders on dry skin and gets it springing back to normal in no time!
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I'm glad this was helpful! :) definitely check out Pixi's skincare! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments - hope this gave you a few ideas as to what to pick up next ;) xx
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