Best Skin Brightening Treatments

With so many anti ageing/anti wrinkle treatments and products out there we can get so caught up on straightening out those pesky lines. Ageing is a natural part of life and doing it gracefully is the best way to go. It has taken me some time to come to terms with my wrinkles but now I am learning to embrace them. Yes I use eye serum every night but I believe that natural methods are the way forward and not plastic surgery. Recently I discovered that in order for our skin to appear more youthful and healthy we need to focus on care in general for our skin and not just on getting rid of a specific line or flaw. With a good skin care regime your skin will have a healthy glow. If you have tried this and feel your skin needs an extra helping hand then there are loads of brightening treatments you can try! They introduce that youthful glow that you had before things started to do downhill, disguising other signs of ageing such as wrinkles and lines. Here are some of my favourites....


                                           Countertime Enlightening Treatment Pads

These are great time savers simply because they are in ready-to-go pad form. Think you don't have time for a skin brightener? Well you do with Countertime. Fruit acid complex gives your skin a shot of anti oxidants, brightening the skin and reducing the appearance of pores and imperfections.

Sakare 24k Gold Serum

This serum is simply amazing. It is saturated with tiny pieces of real gold that give an unrivalled level of skin brightening. Elasticity is brought back to the skin with the high concentration of argan oil,  nyamplung oil and vitamin E. Extremely light and extremely potent. Will also get to work on those tough wrinkles at the same time. Works well on all skin types.

Arcona Gentle Solution

This is one for all the sensitive skin sufferers out there. A nighttime treatment that helps your skin repair itself overnight for optimal results. Great for dry/damaged skin. Repairs the skin by encouraging cell renewal meaning you wake up every day looking like you have had the best sleep of your life. 

Sakare Soothing Shower Oil Review

I'm not a shower girl...I need to feel relaxed and pampered and not in a rush. Bath time is my favourite time of the day and I always make time for it. Bubbles, music, candles, sometimes wine. I know, I'm a cliche, but that's me. My friend Joanna was recently raving to me about how amazing the Sakare Soothing Shower Oil is and that I should try it out a couple of times a week and try to be a bit more environmentally friendly by saving water. Unwillingly. I gave in to the peer pressure and here is what I thought:

The shower oil felt really silky soft when I rubbed it into my skin. Lathering slightly you do feel that it is doing a good job of cleansing as well as moisturising. Although it might not be as relaxing as lying in amidst the bubbles there was something rather luxurious about it.

When I came out of the shower and dried off I realised that my skin had still retained the moisture from the oil and so I didn't need to spend any time rubbing in moisturiser like I usually do.

The oil has a gentle yet beautiful aroma which stayed with me even after I had dried and dressed.

In order to try and inject some more luxury into my shower I made sure the water was extra hot and lit some candles for a relaxing atmosphere. I saved so much time and still felt pampered thanks to the help of Sakare. Not sure I will be converted to a shower girl just yet but a couple of times a week I am now taking the quicker option.

If you swear by a quick shower then you will just love this product. It's a time saver's dream!

Sakare London Experience

Hi everyone,

I'm Isabella and I'd like to share some of my tips, tricks, insights and observations with you. As a mother of 2, (both under 5) and a certified shopaholic I will be discussing parenting, products and more!

Life as a mother can be stressful and sometimes you are left with no time at the end of the day for yourself. I make it a priority to set aside a few hours here and there to browse the shops and seek out the newest and best products. Last week I took a wander down Bond Street and discovered the beautiful Sakare cosmetics store.

                                                        Sakare at 93 New Bond Street

As I had never noticed or heard of this store before I just had to go in. The staff very very friendly and straight away noticed that I was new to the products and so explained to me a little bit about the range. I loved the way the store was set out...with vintage style booths neatly displaying creams and lotions. I didn't feel overloaded and so was able to look and really take in what was on offer. One thing caught my eye straight away...the anti-wrinkle eye cream. Even though I am still under 35 I suffer from pronounced crow's feet wrinkles around my eyes. Having tried many creams and serums over the years I still haven't been able to find a product that I am happy with. The sales-woman suggested I try it which I did. I have to say that it felt great on my skin and the eye area did seem brighter and smoother, although I have also felt this way with other products that I have gone on to see no real results. At £124.99 this wasn't a cheap product, but the sales-woman reassured me that I will start to see evident results after only one week, and that if I am not happy I should come back. Shockingly, I have spent way more than this on other 'anti-ageing' products and so was really hoping this would be the answer to my prayers.

I have been using the Sakare anti-wrinkle eye cream for just over a week now and I am really pleased with the results! The skin around my eyes is visibly smoother and the wrinkles are definitely less pronounced. The cream is easily absorbed and feels beautifully soft on my skin. Also a great base for eye make-up.  Not the cheapest option out there but definitely a good investment if you are looking for tangible results. For sure I will be returning to Sakare on my next trip to take a look at their other products. Keep an eye out for more reviews!!