The Sarah Chapman Skinesis line is quite compact in terms of different products, which is one of the things I like about it. At launch, there were an oil based cleanser, general anti-ageing serum (in two different strengths), spf 15 day cream (again in two different strengths) an eye cream and a night treatment oil. About 18 months ago she also introduced three 'Booster' serums to the line. I bought the Exfoliating Booster and was sent the Hydrating Booster by the PR officer for the brand. There is also a Skin Tone Perfecting Booster which I haven't tried yet.
I use Hydrating Booster in the evening under my night moisturiser. You can also use this one in the morning, although I find an evening application sufficient to keep dry patches at bay. This is a thickened watery texture, and absorbs quickly with no stickiness. As well as glycerin, rosewater, sodium hyaluronate and marine extracts, it also contains beta glucan. This is a great ingredient (derived from oats) as it calms sensitivity and can be beneficial for skin that tends to break out as a reaction to stress. If you have skin that is basically oily but also dehydrated, I'd recommend this product.
Ingredients list:
The Exfoliating Booster is too strong for my skin. Its recommended usage is three nights a week, but I found if I used it twice a week that my skin felt very sensitive after the second application in the week, and was often a bit touchy after a single application. I have quite fine-textured skin that doesn't need a lot of exfoliation, and if that's your skintype too I'd recommend skipping this product - I have an exfoliating product from another brand that I like more and I'll be reviewing it soon.
If, on the other hand, you find that most exfoliators on the market don't work on your skin and you have quite oily or resistant skin, this may suit you better.
Ingredients list:
These are expensive at £57 each, but they are also a good 30ml size. Sarah Chapman products are available from
SpaceNK and
QVCuk.com.
In other Sarah Chapman news, I'm back on the Eye Recovery. I noticed the fine lines around my eyes getting worse, so took myself off to SpaceNK to buy a new one sharpish. This was one of the first products I ever reviewed on this blog: you can read my original review here:
Sarah Chapman Eye Recovery. Nearly three years after I originally started using it this is still the eye cream that I rely on and go back to again and again.
Disclosure: Hydrating Booster PR sample.
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I really like the Hydrating Booster and the Exfoliating Booster, infact the SC range is one that I have gone back to again and again. I think it was your original reviews that swung it for me :)
ReplyDeleteThe hydrating booster sounds perfect for me! I might have to try it after I finish my current serum.
ReplyDeleteI've been interested to hear more about this line, thanks for the review. The hydrating booster sounds lovely, especially for the colder seasons.
ReplyDeleteThe hydrating booster sounds very nice, thank you for posting the ingredients as well. Do you think you might be reacting to the retinol in the Exfoliating Booster? By the way, the Eye Recovery became my favourite eye cream as well - but it wasn't until I stopped using it after I ran out of the first bottle that I realized just how much I like it, so thank you for another great recommendation :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jan - glad they are working for you! This range is still my go-to for results.
ReplyDeleteHi Kat - it's great for this time of year too, when weather and central heating can ruin skin.
Hi Meeta - yes, it's perfect for the cold weather.
Hello Klara - I think it's the combo of retinol and lactic acid in one product - it's just too exfoliate-y for me (my skin doesn't require much exfoliation). I love that eye cream - glad you like it too!