It’s DECIEM sale time again so since I
have already reviewed most of the NIOD line, I thought I would concentrate on the
copper amino isolate products today! If you are a long-time reader of my blog you
will know that the Copper Amino Isolate Serum is my absolute all-time favourite
skincare product and I’ve now had a chance to use up the Copper Amino Isolate
Lipid so here are my thoughts!
Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1 (CAIS3)
RRP £65* is now in its third generation and it’s been a staple in my
skincare rotation in previous forms since circa 2016. A copper peptide serum, unlike
its previous incarnations, you don’t have to play scientist with this one as it
comes premixed and it’s a blue watery liquid with a slight vinegar scent (don’t
worry it dissipates very quickly!). It’s a pro-repair and pro-collagen serum
that maintains healthy looking skin by targeting signs of skin ageing including
textural damage, uneven skin tone, enlarged pores and a lack of radiance.
This is easily my favourite serum in my
stash and while this one was received in PR, I have bought countles bottles of this myself and
will continue to do so! My skin really does look and feel much healthier when I
use this consistently. It’s more even, clear and firm and it really does what
it says on the tin – it’s a must have! This sinks in quickly and can be used in
the morning and evening, but it is recommended to not use with acids, Vitamin
C, EUK, or strong antioxidants. I tend to keep my routine simple when using
this serum as it does all the heavy lifting for me! After the first few bottles of
this I went through, I noticed its effects more when I stopped using it and I
always have it in my stash now!
Moving on to the Copper Amino Isolate
Lipid (CAIL) 1% RRP £72 and this one took me a while to get my hands on as
it was out of stock for so long! Nevertheless, I’m glad I finally got the
chance to try it! Like CAIS, it’s a copper peptide formula but this one is
suspended in squalane so melts into skin and takes on more of a balmy, gel,
oil-like feel and it’s designed for evening use. Again, its pro-collagen,
pro-lipid and pro-fat and aims for healthy looking skin. It also has the added
benefits of building and enhancing skin elasticity. The same products as
mentioned above should be avoided alongside this as well as resveratrol and
ferulic acid and I tend to use this as my last step in a simple evening
routine. My skin feels well supported and hydrated overnight and like with
CAIS, overall, it looks better and healthier with consistent use.
If you’ve been on the fence about trying either
of these due to their price, now is the time while NIOD have their yearly 23%
off sale! My personal favourite is the serum, it fits better into my routine as
I can use it both AM and PM and it also works out better value for me with the
30ml being £65. CAIL does go a long way and is lovely to use as a treatment (especially in winter!) but I just love the serum more!
See my other NIOD reviews here and here
if you want some more ideas for the sale! Have you tried the brand before? Let
me know your favourite product or what you are planning to pick up!
Long-time no
speak! I took a little extended break from posting as I just moved back to
Canada for another working holiday but I’m keen to get my last batch of empties
before I moved up on the blog! I’ll also hopefully get back to more regular
posting in the next few months when I settle into my new place!
Haircare
Living Proof PhD
Dry Shampoo
Now I’ve finally
tried this I completely get the hype! Definitely the best dry shampoo I’ve
used, this claims to actually clean hair and absorbs oil, sweat and odour! It’s
much pricier than my normal go to dry shampoo so I reserve this for days when
my hair will be seen but it’s so good I have already repurchased!
Frank Body
Caffeinated Scalp Scrub
Really enjoyed
this, felt nice and scrubby and worked into my scalp easily leaving it feeling
clean and invigorated! Will repurchase in the future!
Olaplex No. 3
This needs no introduction;
I go through these on the regular so this supersize was a good investment for
me! I use weekly and find my hair to be in much better condition and stronger while
using regularly! Read more here! Already repurchased!
ESPA Pink Hair
and Scalp Mud*
Only a sample
size and I didn’t notice much difference with this when I used it so not a
repurchase for me! See my post on ESPA here!
Bodycare
Lush Rose Jam
Shower Gel
Love this, it
smells incredible and makes my skin feel so nourished and the bottle lasts
forever! Will repurchase soon!
So impressed with
this treatment from Good Molecules! I already love their skincare so I hope
they add more to the bodycare line! This worked so well on darker pigmentation
from old acne marks on my chest and back! It felt lightweight and hydrating too
and as it’s a targeted treatment it will last a while too! Read more here! Would
repurchase!
Elemental
Herbology Zest Bath & Body Oil*
My second one of
these and probably my favourite body oil! It’s absolutely beautiful, I love the
uplifting scent and it doesn’t feel greasy at all. The bottle lasted me ages
too and I love how it has a pump! Read more here! Would repurchase!
Ameliorate Intensive
Foot Therapy
This was a really
great overnight foot cream, it felt super rich and made my feet so smooth!
Another one I would repurchase!
Prai Beauty
Ageless Upper Arm Cream
Nice cooling
cream but nothing special for me! Not a repurchase!
Sol de Janeiro
Bom Dia Bright Cream
Smoothing but not
my favourite scent from SDJ so not a repurchase! I’ll stick to Bum Bum cream!
A classic K
Beauty toner I have talked about many times! It works great for my skin and
feels hydrating and soothing! Would repurchase!
CosRX Cica
Cleanser*
Really enjoyed
this cleanser, it had a creamy lather and was perfect as a morning or second
cleanser for me. It didn’t feel drying and lasted a long time! Read more here!
Would repurchase!
Paula’s Choice 2%
BHA Liquid Exfoliant
A bit of a cult
product and for a reason! This worked great for me when my skin was more problematic. I haven’t been reaching for it as much since I finished Accutane
but it’s still nice to have as it works so well with acne! Would repurchase!
The Inkey List
Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser*
Not my favourite
cleanser from The Inkey List, I found this a little more drying than I was
expecting for a HA cleanser and I much prefer their Fulvic Acid cleanser. Read my full review here! Not a
repurchase for me!
Murad Vita-C
Glycolic Brightening Serum*
One of my
favoruite recent skincare discoveries, I absolutely love this serum and saw a
dramatic difference in my skin brightness when using it! It’s the best Vitamin
C formulation I have used and worked wonders on pigmentation. Full details here
but it’s well worth the money and I was kindly sent a top up from the brand but
I would repurchase with my own money also!
Dermalogica
Biolumin-C Gel Moisturiser*
Another brilliant
Vitamin C products, this was the perfect summer moisturiser for me! Lightweight
and brightening and it sat well under makeup. Not quite hydrating enough for
winter for me but I would repurchase for summer! Read more here!
NIOD Copper Amino
Isolate Serum3 1:1*
Probably my most
repurchased serum, I love this stuff! My skin just feels and looks better and healthier
when I use it and I hate being without! My full review is here but I already
have a backup in use!
NIOD Copper Amino
Isolate Lipid 1%
Finally got my
hands on the lipid version too and while it doesn’t quite beat the serum for me
it’s a gorgeous overnight treatment with added hydration. Enjoyed but not a
repurchase!
Dermalogica
Pre-Cleanse*
A beautiful cleansing
oil though I sometimes tend to avoid my eyes with this as I can find the
essential oils a little strong for them! It smells lovely and citrusy and removes
makeup with ease! Already using a full size!
The Inkey List
Omega Water Cream*
So impressed with
this moisturiser from The Inkey List! It’s lightweight but hydrating and sits
well under makeup. One of the best budget buys I have found this year! Full review here and I already have a backup ready to go!
The Inkey List
Madecassoside Mask*
This felt very
cooling and invigorating on my skin so I think it would be perfect after a
workout etc when you want to cool down! It’s not the most calming mask I have tried
which is what it is billed as though so not a repurchase for me! See my full review here!
Hello Sunday The
Everyday One SPF 30
Sadly, not a fan
of this one, I have never had a product pill on me as much as this. No matter
what I tried it with and how long I left between layers of skincare I had the
same problem. It did feel lightweight and left no white cast on me but the pump
was also awful and I ended up having to open the bottle to get the product out.
See my full review here! Not a repurchase!
Vichy Mineral 89
Probiotic Fractions*
Great little
serum that is hydrating and calming so perfect for stressed out skin! See my full review here! Already have a backup!
Dermalogica Daily
Microfoliant*
One of my
favourite exfoliants! You can control how gentle you want this to be with water
and it leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth and it’s not harsh at all! Love! A
bottle lasts forever too. See my full review here and I have a full size of
this!
Kate Somerville
Exfolikate Cleanser
Used this
cleanser mostly on trips away and enjoyed it, not drying and made my skin feel
smooth. Not a fan of the scent though, smells a bit like bathroom cleaner so
not a repurchase!
Supergoop Unseen
Sunscreen SPF 30
I was surprised
by this one as I expected to hate it, but I actually didn’t mind it! It’s very
dimethicone-y so I felt like I used less of this than a standard SPF but it sat
well under makeup. Not my favourite SPF though so not a repurchase!
The Inkey List
Caffeine Eye Cream*
A great budget
eye cream that feels lightweight and de puffing. I have others I prefer though
so not a repurchase for me at the minute!
Avene Cleanance
SPF 50
This had a bit of
a yellow tinge but worked well and didn’t pill. Again, I have others I prefer,
so not a repurchase!
Makeup
Charlotte Tilbury
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
Love this stuff!
The trick is to spray before makeup as well as after and it really helps with
the staying power! Already repurchased and using!
Becca Backlight
Priming Filter
Still gutted
Becca is no more! This was one of my favourite radiance giving primers that I
used to mix with foundation! Let me know if you have a dupe! I have a mini left
to use then I will need to find something new – maybe the ELF Halo Glow?
RCMA No Colour
Powder
A little on the
drying side but a good budget mattifying option. Willmaybe repurchase in the future!
Essence Lash
Princess Waterproof Mascara
So disappointed
with this – not waterproof and I had black marks under my eyes after a few
hours. Awful! Not a repurchase!
Maybelline Great
Lash Mascara
Another
disappointment, transfers after a few hours and the wand is tiny so takes ages
to coat lashes! Not a repurchase!
Benefit They’re
Real Mascara
I was impressed
by this, took it on a trip to Prague earlier in the year and no running or
transferring even though it isn’t marketed as waterproof etc. Gave good volume
and separation too! Will potentially make a full size purchase in the future!
By Terry Terrybly
Lash Growth Mascara
Quite a dry
formula and I found it to be a bit flaky. Not a repurchase.
Too Faced Better
Than Sex Mascara
Again, a little
flaky but nice volume. Not a repurchase!
Anastasia Lash
Brag Mascara
Another flaky one
but again good volume/separation! Not a repurchase though!
Miscellaneous
Frank Body In
Your Dreams Sleep Scrub and Soak
Nice bath soak
and it dissolved well – worked better as a soak than scrub, I prefer their
actual scrubs! Not a repurchase!
Sanctuary Spa
Sleep Mist*
Really relaxing sleep
mist that I came to associate with bedtime/relaxing! Full review here! Would repurchase!
Sanctuary Spa
Calming CBD Oil*
Perfect to add to
your bath or as another extra in your wind down routine. I preferred the other
products in this range but it’s affordable so would possibly repurchase!
As you can see, I
was on a mission to get things finished off! I took mosty new/ very full products with me so I think it will be a while before my next empties instalment!
Let me know your thoughts if you have tried any of these!
