Here are some of my top picks that I tried and tested in December 2024:

1. Scentric Glow Brightening Soap

Made with natural and plant-derived ingredients, this brightening soap promotes brighter and healthier skin with its unique blend of active ingredients, including:

• Turmeric – known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, helping to brighten skin and reduce dark spots.
• Kojic Acid – a natural skin-lightening agent that helps fade pigmentation and even out skin tone.
• Vitamin C – a potent antioxidant that brightens skin, boosts collagen production, and fights free radicals.
• Lemon – naturally brightens skin and provides a refreshing, uplifting effect, promoting a radiant appearance.

Another skincare product that I was able to properly try out and can honestly say, I love it!

I have been using the Scentric Glow Brightening Soap for a good few weeks now, as part of my morning and evening skincare routine. It does take a bit of effort to lather it up, but it cleanses my skin really well and doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry.

It has definitely helped my skin recover from a recent breakout, so I would highly recommend it to anyone suffering with blemish-prone skin. It not only helped to clear up spots but also reduced post-blemish marks.

Another great thing about the Scentric Glow Brightening Soap is that the bar doesn’t go soggy between washes, and I can see this bar lasting well over 2 months!

🛍 The Scentric Glow Brightening Soap is available to buy directly from Scentric Glow.

2. Lancôme Hydra Zen Cream

A hydro-soothing treatment now infused with a natural-origin Centifolia rose extract and powered by biotech hydro-active Hyaluronic Acid and soothing Bisabolol. This comforting cream provides 48 hours of lasting hydration and perceived efficacy on redness reduction after only 1 week.

The texture of this cream is generally my go-to for moisturisers. I love how velvetly and creamy is it and how it leaves skin feeling silky smooth. There is no greasy and tacky residue left on the skin. This cream soaks into the skin so well. I also love the smell of this cream. You can smell the rose extract, but it’s not overwhelming.

I have been using this cream every day for just over one month, and I feel that my skin has really benefited from it. It has really helped to soothe my skin from a recent breakout and kept my skin well moistured and nourished.

Ideal for anyone with sensitive or blemish-prone skin and great for normal to dry skin types.

🛍 The Lancôme Hydra Zen Cream is available to buy directly from Lancôme Paris.

3. One Thing Niacinamide Glutathione Toner & Serum

This One Thing Toner and Serum duo are both enriched with Niacinamide and Glutathione to help hydrate and brighten uneven skin tone while reducing hyperpigmentation and blemishes.

They both also contain Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract to condition skin, promoting a clear and radiant complexion, and are infused with 7 types of vitamins and Tea Tree Leaf Extract to restore skin clarity and radiance, while alleviating skin irritation.

I have been fortunate to be able to try out the One Thing Niacinamide Glutathione Toner and Serum for a good month and so, feel confident in saying that this duo really has contributed to improving the discomfort caused by a recent breakout and helped to clear my skin.

Both the toner and serum are lightweight and absorb well into the skin. They have not caused any irritation or additional purging, and both leave my skin feeling relieved and hydrated and do not leave any sticky or greasy residue.

🛍 The One Thing Niacinamide Glutathione Toner & Serum are available to buy from YesStyle.com.

4. Vividraw Niacin Onion All Clear Ampule

The Vividraw Niacin Onion All Clear Ampule is a spot-clearing ampoule that helps to create a radiant and clear complexion. Formulated with Red Onion Extract to deliver intensive nourishment to mature and tired skin while reducing spots and skin hyperpigmentation for a youthful look.

This ampoule is also packed with 5% Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative to brighten and even out dull skin tone with extra spot care and enriched with Vital Biomewater to hydrate dry skin and prevent dehydration.

Over the past few weeks I have had a horrible time with my skin breaking out but I have finally managed to get my breakouts to calm down, and the Vividraw Niacin Onion Ampule is one skincare product I have seen some good results from.

I have only been using this ampoule for one week, twice a day, and already I can see that the bumpy, inflamed skin around my jaw line has reduced and become much less sore.

This ampoule seems a little thicker than other serums I’ve used in the past but applies to the skin really well and hasn’t caused me any irritation. There doesn’t appear to be any smell to this ampoule, so no worries about smelling like an onion. It doesn’t leave skin feeling greasy or tacky and works well with other skincare products.

🛍 The Vividraw Niacin Onion All Clear Ampule is available to buy from YesStyle.com.

5. Manucurist Holiday Trio 24 Petite Set

My daughter is always after my nail polishes, but my nail polishes are not designed for children, whereas this Holiday Trio 24 Petite nail polish set from Manucurist is the perfect gift for her.

In the Manucurist Holiday Trio 24 Petite set, there are three glittery shades of pink, which include:

• Betty the Turtle – a raspberry pink glitter
• Janis the Seahorse – a mauve pink glitter
• Stella the Starfish – a pale pink glitter.

This kids’ nail polish set comes from a nailcare brand I trust and love and has been designed specifically for children and formulated from natural ingredients. The nail polishes are water-based, vegan polishes that are easily removed by simply washing hands with soapy water. They come in miniature bottles with miniature brushes, making application perfectly suited for small fingers!

🛍 The Manucurist Holiday Trio 24 Petite Set is available to buy directly from Manucurist and when you click on my link, you will automatically get 15% OFF your order!