Great Gift Idea - Sakare Nail Treatment

Since discovering Sakare I waste no chance to introduce others to the products. Every time I need to buy someone a gift I look to Sakare first. Everyone can do with a bit more luxury in their lives and even though the range isn't huge, I feel that there is something for everyone (yes guys included).

Some of the products tend to be a bit more of a let's say...investment rather than a spontaneous purchase and so I realise that it's not such an accessible option for every occasion. Therefore I wanted to share with you my favourite go-to gift for those times when you are trying to hold onto those purse strings!

Sakare Nail Treatment

The complete nail kit is a great option as it includes everything needed for a home manicure. Isn't age sensitive...old and young alike will love it and it is assumable that most people take care of their hands and nails in some form or another. £45 is s pretty good deal considering that you get a nail file, buffer, full sized hand cream and the amazing cuticle oil.

If you are looking to spend less you can still treat that special person! 

A single bottle of hand cream is a great idea....needed all year round and will only cost you £15 for a full sized bottle! Choose from 3 different fragrances to suit the receiver.

The cuticle oil or nail buffer are also a great options for just £15 each and can be purchased separately. The buffer really does work magic and the shine it gives lasts for weeks. 

Sakare is a very affluent brand with high level products but that doesn't mean it's exclusive. They will even give you great deals when buying a few products at a time (don't say I told you so!) 

Everyone that I have treated to Sakare gifts have so far loved them. Don't be caught short again and don't panic buy the first thing you see! 

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. 

The New Intensive High-Speed Skincare Products

This latest trend that I have recently cottoned on to is all about getting long term results in an incredibly short space of time. Those wrinkles that you thought only a facelift could ease are now treatable with serums and creams....and you don't have to wait months or years to see a difference. I put a few to the test and compared the results to what is promised on the bottle. Here are my insights....

1. Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Eye Cream 

Time Frame: Promises results in just 2 weeks

Power Ingredient: Anogeissus...bark of a tree native to South Asia

Verdict: Promises to work actively on 4 different signs of eye-ageing. Plumped my eyes up so the lid skin was less crepe-y but didn't really tackle dark circles. A good base for eye makeup. I saw results after a week but wasn't the full coverage that I expected.

Best For: If eyes are your problem area

2. Sakare Fortifying Facial Serum

Time Frame: Doesn't specify

Power Ingredient: Birch Sap Extract...has medicinal properties and was traditionally used to treat skin conditions

Verdict: This luxury option can be used all over the face and is excellent at smoothing complexion. Strong natural ingredients are key here...they give the skin a natural lift and glow. I smoothed a few drops over my skin before bed and saw results immediately the next morning!

Best For: Uneven skin tone

3. Olay Regenerist Luminous Skin Tone Perfecting Serum

Time Frame: 3 weeks

Power Ingredients: Green tea & aloe vera

Verdict: After around 2 weeks I started to notice that my skin was always well hydrated and had a more youthful appearance. Great for calming and regenerating skin but doesn't really make the cut in reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Best For: Dry Skin

Have you used these products? Let me know what you thought! It's always interesting to see how different products work on different skins.