Sunday, 1 February 2026

Five Things I’m Loving | January 2026

ziip halo 2.0 review jones road miracle balm

 

It has been a long time since I’ve done a five things I’m loving post but after talking about my favourite beauty discoveries of the last year I couldn’t help but talk about some newer products that have impressed me recently as well as one old rediscovery! 

 

First up, the ZIIP HALO 2.0 Nanocurrent™and Microcurrent Facial Toning Device RRP $539.99 CAD | $399.99 USD | £379.99*. I feel like I will do a full blog post on this later in the year once I have used for longer but I had to include it now as I’ve been so consistent this month! I can’t compare it to the original but I am impressed with the 2.0 version! It comes with 3 types of microcurrent gels and an app that you can sync your device to and choose which guided facial you want. Options include anything from a 12 minute “Everything Facial” to a 1 minute “Heal”. Most regularly I have been doing the 6 minute “Instant Face Lift”, 4 minute “Clear Skin” and 2 minute “Lips”. Routines use either Microcurrent, ZIIP Nanocurrent™ or both and works to re-energize skin cells, boost collagen, improve elasticity, and restore natural glow for visible results. My skin looks instantly lifted and plump when I do the Instant Face Lift and I can’t get over the difference in my lips after doing the lips treatment! They are so much more defined and plump! The clear skin treatment is one I’m paying a lot of attention to at the minute aswell - i've used it every other day this week and I am already seeing a marked reduction and healing in spots I get regularly on my jaw line! Very impressed so far and you can use my code DANIELLEBEAUTY for 10% off on thier website! Full in depth review to come!

 

The Jones Road Miracle Balm in Flushed RRP $49 CAD | £36 | $38 USD* has been my go to throughout the colder weather in January. Flushed is a cool pink shade with a subtle sheen and sheer to buildable coverage that works for all skin tones. The balm is light-reflecting and gives your skin a fresh, healthy glow. The texture is so interesting and unlike anything else I have in my collection. It doesn’t fully set and has a little bit of tack to it so it’s my go to on days that dip below -10°C in particular as I walk to work. For me, as well as looking good, it gives my cheeks a little extra protection as Alberta is so cold and dry! I don’t love the feel of Aquaphor on my cheeks if I’m going to be outside for too long so this works for me instead! It comes in a very weighty screw compact with a huge 50g of product and you need to “break the seal” of the balm on first use to warm up the product and release the pigment. I have been using this over my foundation with the Jones Road Everything Brush - a dense, wide and flat brush that gives controlled, even coverage. It’s very easy to build the pigment up and I have been super impressed with the wear time on this considering it doesn’t fully dry down. I haven’t noticed it fading or transferring throughout the day either and it gives a lovely sheen to my skin and doesn’t look greasy! It contains jojoba seed oil which is rich in fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals so this conditions, moisturises, and softens skin for a smooth complexion. It also contains Vitamin E known for its antioxidant properties. The brand actually sent me two of the same shade so I gave one to a friend I used to work with and she said this – “first impressions are I need this product in my life! Not what I expected and not as tacky as I thought either. The dew look doesn’t sink in or disappear, it’s very nice and I want to try more products. Have decanted it so I can carry one in my bag!” High praise indeed! 

 

jonse road miracle balm review

jones road miracle balm flushed review swatch

I went home for Christmas and neglected to bring an overnight lip product so went through my drawers (which still have some beauty products, it’s bad I know) and found a fresh Jouer Cosmetics Essential Lip Enhancer RRP $22 CAD | £13. I have used up a couple of these and loved them and this time is no different! I believe this is the Rose shade but it doesn’t say on the packaging and this is one of the most hydrating lip products I have tried! It feels ultra-rich but not heavy on the lips and contains vitamin E, shea butter, jojoba seed oil and Jouer signature Maxi-Lip complex - a natural peptide blend that diminishes fine lines and makes lips appear fuller! It squeezes out so easy and makes my lips feel amazing! I used it overnight as well as during the day and it keeps them hydrated all night long, while not being sticky and (more importantly for during the day) it gives a lovely shine! Now I am back in Canada, it’s protecting my lips against the cold and heating while I am indoors! I see it’a out of stock on Cult Beauty so I am a little worried now I have rediscovered it, it’s going to be discontinued! Get it if you can!

 

I recently added the U Beauty The RETURN Eye Concentrate RRP $202 CAD | $148 USD | £143* into my skincare routine and had to mention it here! It is described as a complete contouring treatment that targets visible signs of fatigue, stress, and aging around the eyes and is formulated with Diamond Powder, Marine Plankton Extract, Stabilized Superoxide Dismutase, Pure Beta Glucan, and Short-Chain Hyaluronic Acid. Every U Beauty product is also powered by SIREN Capsule Technology™ - an adaptive, multi-patent-pending delivery system that customizes treatment for transformative skin results. I’ve been using it for almost a month now and it is a beautiful formula, so hydrating but sinks in easily and doesn’t mess with my makeup. It’s helping improve the appearance of fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles while smoothing and plumping by eye area! I have high hopes with continued use and rightly so at that price! My discount code DANIELLEBEAUTYBLOG20 gets 20% off your first purchase!

 

I got the Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Delicia Hair & Body Refillable Perfume Mist RRP $53 CAD | $39 USD | £38 for 240 mls along with a mini of the body butter in the same scent as part of my birthday present from SpaceNK and I can’t stop wearing it! Having worked in a scent free office for around 2.5 years, I have become so self-conscious when I wear scents now as I’m not used to it anymore but I changed jobs in July and have slowly been introducing scents back into my daily routine! This one is described as warm and spicy, uplifting and delicious - with notes of vanilla orchid, sugared violet, and sheer sandalwood. I’m a big fan of the original Cheirosa 62 but it can be quite overpowering at times and I find this one the opposite! I am useless as describing scents but this one is understated but still long-lasting and you should go to your nearest store to test it out immideiately! 

 

review ziip halo, jones road miracle balm, u beauty eye cream

Have you tried any of these before? What products are you loving at the minute?

 

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Sunday, 25 January 2026

Best Beauty Discoveries 2025 | Hair and Body

Wrapping up my Best Beauty Discoveries of 2025 with hair and body care! I am a creature of habit but still found some newbies to me last year that I loved! 

 

2025 hair and bodycare faves

Starting with the Coco and Eve Like a Virgin Hair Masque RRP $56 CAD | £30* and this blew me away this year! It’s an intensively nourishing formula containing shea butter and argan oil to detangle hair and tame frizziness. I let it marinate in my hair for 5-10 minutes then wash out and style as normal. The result is manageable, soft, shiny and hydrated hair with no straw like ends! Usually, I don’t see a huge difference between normal conditioners and hair masks but with this one I can really see and feel the difference in my hair! It’s got a lovely lightweight coconut scent and works for all hair types!

 

On days I don’t plan to use a hair mask, I have been making a point of oiling my hair before washing with the OGX Coconut Miracle Oil RRP $13 CAD | £9.99. This is definitely the Abbey Yung effect and has made such a difference to my hair! This would be way too heavy of an oil to use on my hair after washing but I coat my ends in it and let it soak in for about an hour before showering and wash out with a clarifying shampoo. I am left with soft, hydrated hair with great shine and my ends don’t look or feel as frazzled! It smells like a vacation and it’s so affordable I don’t feel bad or like I am wasting it by washing out!

 

Sticking with the drugstore and after enjoying the pre-shampoo treatment from the same line, I picked up the OGX Bond Protein Repair Heat Protect Spray RRP $11.97 CAD | £15. This protects up to 230°C and is a weightless mist with a continuous spray. I spray on damp hair, it doesn’t weigh it down and leaves it feeling soft and protected from the heat I use! The spray is formulated to rebuild bonds in the inner hair cortex and to bind to damaged sites on hair cuticle to help keep hair strong, smooth, and resilient. I enjoy the scent too, it’s hard to describe but inoffensive!

 

josie maran bodycare review

Moving onto body products and this 2025 was the year of Josie Maran for me! The Body Butter in Topless Tangerine RRP $22 CAD* is so creamy and hydrating and leaves my skin feeling soft and glowing! It contains argan oil, avocado oil and shea butter good for skin elasticity and suppleness and it moisturises my skin so well and smells incredible! This travel size is so handy for trips too, I took it to Norway last year and it lasted me most of the trip as you don’t need a lot of it! The formula is perfect, thick but it sinks in easily!

 

The body butter is the perfect companion to the Josie Maran Fragrance Mist in Topless Tangerine RRP $38 CAD*. I used this so much during summer especially and it smells so fruity and fresh! It is a milky emulsion scented with pixie tangerine, pink grapefruit and brown sugar. Like the body butter, the mist also contains argan oil to lock in moisture and scent and the two can be layered. They both come in a range of scents, but Topless Tangerine is so special, I love it! Read more here!

 

hair and bodycare favourites 2025

See the previous posts in this series below:

Best Beauty Discoveries 2024 | Hair and Body

Best Beauty Discoveries 2022 | Haircare

Best Beauty Discoveries 2021 | Hair andMakeup

Best Beauty Discoveries 2021 | Skin andBody

Best Beauty Discoveries 2020 | Makeup andBodycare

 

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All opinions are my own. Affiliate links used.

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Sunday, 18 January 2026

Best Beauty Discoveries 2025 | Skincare

 

best skincare discoveries 2025

Last week was makeup and now it’s the turn of the skincare I discovered in 2025!

 

currentbody skin LED red light therapy face mask series 2 review

I’m going to start with the CurrentBody Skin LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2 RRP £399.99 | $639.99 CAD | $469.99 USD which I bought myself right at the end of 2024! I was so consistent with this mask throughout 2025 and use it on average 5 nights a week and I cannot begin to tell you how much I love it! I have a whole post on it here with more information but in short, my skin is more even, calmer and much less inflamed. Darker pigmentation spots take less time to fade, active spots aren’t active for as long, my skin looks and feels smoother and firmer and fine lines aren’t pronounced or getting deeper. My complexion is brighter and clearer and just better than when I wasn’t using it! It is most definitely an investment but well worth the money! It is a nightly ritual for me, and my skin is reaping the benefits! I have an affiliated discount code - DANIELLEBB - which gives a 10% discount year round and for a few weeks around Black Friday this increases to 20% off!

 

I found it so tough to pick just one cleanser, but I didn’t want this post to have 20 products in it! The Farmacy Green Clean Gentle Creamy Cleanser RRP $44 CAD | £31* was one I finished first from a few Farmacy cleanser faves I received this year (read more here) and this one is great for drier and more sensitive skins! It’s fragrance free and contains moringa as well as oats and Vitamin F to sooth and nourish the skin. It feels creamy and hydrating and I reached for it especially when my skin was feeling in any way sensitised but its just such a lovely second or morning cleanse no matter what your skin type is!

 

I became obsessed with the Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner RRP $52 CAD | £31* last year! It might just be my favouite of Farmacy’s three toner offerings, but it was Hard decision! It claims to reduce the look of dark spots in just 7 days and I would have to agree! It contains 3% tranexamic acid to work on aforementioned dark spots and to brighten as well as 5% PHA and azelaic acid to even skin tone and gently exfoliate. This has worked so well to brighten my skin and help lighten some stubborn dark spots I get after breakouts! It’s gentle and I love using it in both my AM and PM routines!

 

The Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner RRP $52 CAD via IPSY | £34* pleasantly surprised me last year, probably because I have been underwhelmed by most other Glow Recipe products I have tried! This formula is cooling, brightening and hydrating and it didn’t smell overpowering like their watermelon line. It contains Cloudberry which is packed with Vitamins C and E and Coenzyme Q10 which is antioxidant and strengthens skin. The bottle is only 75mls so I went through it quite quickly and it was hard to get the last quarter out as it’s a jelly-like consistency and comes in pump packaging and I just repurchased as Sephora had 50% off last week! Read more about it and the Farmacy toner here!

 

My retinal product of the year was the Sachi Skin Ursolic and Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform RRP $129 CAD | £78*. This is a 0.05% stabilised retinaldehyde and also contains 12 antioxidants and Ayurvedic botanicals, including Encapsulated Glutathione, Superoxide Dismutase (also found in one of my favourite facial mists from NIOD!), Niacinamide, Bakuchiol, Rosehip, and Carrot Root Extract. It also features Liposomal Ursolic Acid and Tripeptide and these all work together to brighten, protect, support collagen, firmness, and skin renewal. I used this 1-2 times per week and noticed a real difference in my skin - it felt smoother, I had less congestion on my chin and jawline, and my fine lines looked softer and less obvious. It also helped fade residual dark spots and my skin felt more plump and even-toned, and I looked fresher in the morning! I love how gentle but effective this is – it is recommended to layer it under or over moisturiser but I personally didn’t have to buffer it as it didn’t cause any irritation or flakiness (I am used to 0.05-0.06% retinals though!). I also love the airless pump packaging – it feels sleek, hygienic, and makes it easy to get the right amount of product each time! I got around 5 months use (using 1-2 times a week) so feel it’s reasonably priced for such an effective product!

 

Rounding up my best skincare discoveries of last year with a couple of SPF’s now and the haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen SPF50+ RRP $23.02 CAD* became one of my favourite SPF’s this summer and I love the pump packaging it comes in! It’s a lightweight, non-greasy formula that doesn’t leave a white cast and I think it would work for all skin types! I use 2 finger lengths worth, and it sits so well under my makeup, there is no pilling and my skin feels well protected! It contains 100% Korean black rice, rich in antioxidants, vitamin E for free-radical protection and skin moisturising Ceramide NP & Heartleaf Extract. Use my affiliated discount code DANIELLESBB5 for up to 5% extra off at YesStyle and read more about my K Beauty Faves here!

 

Lastly, I have to mention the Naked Sundays CabanaClear Invisible Water Gel Serum SPF50 $24.99 CAD | £25 | $22 USD*. This is a lovely lightweight, quick absorbing and hydrating SPF! It’s silicone free and full of antioxidants like Vitamin E and Kakadu Plum to protect and fight aging as well as hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump skin. It comes out like a creamy serum but rubs in clear with no white cast and sits well under makeup, I can’t fault it! Read more about Naked Sundays here!

 

I would love to know your thoughts on any of these products if you have tried them! Check out my previous years posts below!
Best Beauty Discoveries 2024 | Skincare

Best Beauty Discoveries 2023 | Skincare

Best Beauty Discoveries 2022 | Skincare

Best Beauty Discoveries 2021 | Skincare

Best Beauty Discoveries 2020 | Skincare

 

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Danielle xx

 

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Sunday, 11 January 2026

Best Beauty Discoveries 2025 | Makeup

I’ve got my best beauty discoveries series coming up this month starting with makeup today! These are not necessarily new products released in 2025 but that just happened to be the year I discovered them and fell in love! 

 

best makeup discoveries 2025
 

For base products, the Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer in shade 04 Fair Neutral RRP $45.50 CAD | £27 has become my go to concealer! It’s a great colour match for me and works well under the eyes and on blemishes or dark spots. It contains niacinamide to brighten, arnica to reduce the look of redness and hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate. I love the packaging and the formula feels so hydrating and blends easily as well as offering good coverage!

 

I was sent the limited edition MERIT Archival Lip Essentials Gift Set in September and the Signature Lip Blush in Archival RRP $36 CAD* and Shade Slick Sheen in Archival RRP $33 CAD* have not left my lips since! The lip blush is a diffused soft matte in a cool mauve and the slick sheen is a sheer pearlescent lip oil in a cool mauve. The lip blush in particular is such a special formula! It feels lightweight, glides on so smoothly and doesn’t feel drying at all despite being a matte, the shade is beautiful and looks so natural but helps pull my makeup together! I haven’t worn a matte on my lips in forever but this is the perfect formula for me! Obsessed! I love adding the Slick Sheen over the top when I want my lips to look glossier and the combo gives me the perfect my lips but better shade! I hope they bring this shade to the permanent line!

 

makeup favourites 2025

Last year I managed to snag a $100 Rouge Reward so knew I had to pick up something luxurious! I decided on the Yves Saint Laurent All Hours 24H Hyper Sunkissed Glow Bronzer in Shade 2 Dune RRP $88 CAD | £48 and I’ve happily used it all year! I am obsessed with the packaging of this and the product inside isn’t bad either! It contains a little shimmer but to be honest I thought it was matte! The formula is smooth and blendable and leave my skin looking sunkissed and never orange or dirty!

 

The Tower 28 Beauty GetSet Blur + Set Matte Powder Blush in Long Beach Iced Tea RRP $32 CAD | £22 was my favourite blush I picked up last year and I definitely want to explore this brand a bit more! This is an earthy rosy pink shade with great colour payoff and buildable pigment. It helps smooth the look of texture and give my cheeks a healthy flush of long lasting colour! Need to get more shades!

 

Lastly, the Pixi Natural Brow Duo in Deep Brunette RRP $24 CAD | £15* has been a constant in my makeup bag for the last half of the year! I love the dual ended packaging and it’s so quick to use with the angled brow pencil which makes it easy to fill in any sparse sections of my brow then the gel to set them! The gel isn’t crispy and keeps my brows in place all day! 

 

makeup swatches

Top to bottom: YSL bronzer in 2 Dune, Tower 28 blush in Long Beach Iced Tea, MERIT Signature Lip Blush in Archival and Shade Slick Sheen in Archival

 

I’d love to know your best makeup discoveries from the last year! Let me know if you have tried any of these as well!  

 

Find the last few years versions of this post below! 

Best Beauty Discoveries 2024 | Makeup

Best Beauty Discoveries 2023 | Makeup

Best Beauty Discoveries 2022 | Makeup

Best Beauty Discoveries 2021 | Makeup

Best Beauty Discoveries 2020 | Makeup

 

*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me.

All opinions are my own. Affiliate links used.

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Danielle xx

 

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