Welcome back to BEAUTYDIRECTORY's monthly series – where each BD team member puts the latest must-have products to the test.
Last month we tried tools of the trade – you can read that HERE. Next up? At-pampering: A look at some of the best products to treat yourself to in the comfort of your own home.
Read our honest thoughts below, and why you should give these goodies a go yourself. After all, once you see the BD Tried & Tested badge, you know we've given it our stamp of approval.
For hi-res images, and further product information, click the brand name.
JERGENS Oil-Infused Moisturiser - Skin Firming - Tiarne
What we think: This is one of my all-time favourite moisturisers! It comes in a very generous sized bottle with a pump that makes it super easy to use. With a lovely thick and creamy texture, I was surprised how easily it absorbed into my skin, noticing immediately how soft and smooth my body felt. I would say it is the perfect balance between a body oil and a body moisturiser, so you don't have to worry about your skin becoming too oily or not hydrated enough. The scent is mild but I absolutely love it – it makes me smell and feel super fresh.
Revitanail 2-Step Revival System - Sam
What we think: In trying to detox my nails from my relentless SNS addiction I have been using the Revitanail 2-Step Revival System at home. It includes Revitanail Nail Strengthener to help strengthen, and Revitanail Nourishing Oil to hydrate. My nails look naturally shinier and I have noticed a considerable reduction in breakage. The system is easy to use and the results speak for themselves.
Manicare® maniPRO 2-in-1 cuticle pusher & file - Caitlin
What we think: Having not given my nails some TLC this month I was quite excited to try this. Made from 100% European crystal certainly has weight to it with a dual ended cuticle pusher and file. After soaking my nails I used the flat end to push them back which it did so easily and then I used the pointed end to file down the cuticle. There was minimal mess which was fantastic.
We Are Feel Good Inc. Kakadu Plum Body Milk - Tam
What we think: With the colder days upon us, my skin has started to dry out pretty quickly and this body milk is exactly what I needed to rehydrate! It is a thicker 'milk' that feels extremely luxe on the skin. It smells divine, aborbs quickly and is packed with all the benefits of Vitamin E, Aloe Vera, and Vitamin C while nourishing my skin with a formula that is free of nasties.
Dermalogica Deluxe 6-Piece Gift Set With Purchase - Deb
What we think: This gift set is the ultimate in at-home pampering with everything from exfoliation to skin nourishment, and the product sizes are great for a weekend get away. The resurfacing cleanser really saved me time in the shower as it cleansed and exfoliated my skin all at once, leaving me more shower time to use the multivitamin power recovery masque. The masque had a thick luxurious texture, which I applied liberally and left on for ten minutes. My skin felt immediately smoother to touch as I rinsed off the masque. After towel drying my face and neck, I applied the the neck fit contour serum, massaging upwards over my neck area, and I felt an instant firming from this product. Following this, I applied the multivitamin power firm around my eye area, and finished with applying the super rich repair to the rest of my face and neck. Both of these products were super hydrating and nourishing and perfect after a deep cleanse. My skin felt like I'd had a salon facial but in the comfort of my own home.
DMK At-Home Enzyme Masque - Eleni
What we think: Beauty salon results are now achievable in the comfort of your own home. Mixing equal parts of the Foamy Lift and Exoderma Peel in the provided bowl to create a paste, I applied this to my face using the provided fan brush. Applying it in upward strokes and leaving it for 45 mins, I found the DMK foamy lift masque of this gentle masque to give great results and give an instant boost to my skin! I was genuinely surprised at how great my skin looked and felt. It felt tight, fresh and looked brightened. I loved this mask and will use it weekly as a part of my self care regime as well as to ensure my fresh skin is maintained.
De Lorenzo et Equilibrium Deep Repair Treatment Masque - Issy R
What we think: If your locks are in need of some TLC, give this masque a go! Firstly the packaging is so pretty, and secondly the scent of the masque is beautiful. Formulated with organic rosehip and oat peptides, my hair came out feeling soft, my ends hydrated and repaired, and my overall hair feeling strong and shiny. If your strands are feeling dry and brittle, this mask is worth putting through as it revitalised my hair after one use.
Clarins Lotus Face Treatment Oil - Combination/Oily Skin - Aurora
What we think: I have oily and congested but dehydrated skin and so I have been very wary of using a face oil (even though so many people have recommended it to me!) but when I saw this was specifically marketed to oily/combination skin I had to give it a shot. It has a very soothing, almost warming feel on the skin and it’s been a welcome addition to my winter nightly routine. It’s marketed has having 100% pure plant extracts and you can tell by the subtle flowery scent it gives off. It definitely leaves my skin feeling supple and satin-like though I haven’t noticed that it’s balanced my sebum production yet, but that’s likely because I haven’t used it for regularly for long enough.
Rodan + Fields REDEFINE Lip Renewing Serum - Issy D
What we think: So recently my housemate and I had been complaining about how dry and winburned our lips had been due to a cold snap. I brought home this product and we both tried a capsule. Both my housemate and I are delighted with how this product soothed our lips and it also tasted delicious. This will be our new go-to when our lips feel like they could use some TLC.
GROW Longer Stronger Anti-Breakage Hair Mask - Alicia
What we think: My hair has been in need of a pick me up lately (due to overstyling), but this Anti-Breakage Hair Mask worked great to help restore my former glory. The formula is quite light and after 10 minuites my hair felt much softer. Best of all, it is 90% natural and is made in Australia.
