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These are the best face masks for every skin concern

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With so many steps in your daily skincare routine from cleansing and toning, to exfoliating and moisturising, you might be wondering if masking is really another necessary step, after all, what more can this product do for your skin that your cleanser, toner, exfoliator, serum and moisturiser hasn’t already done? Well, the answer to that is a lot actually! Face masks are in fact an essential part of any skin care routine, and for very good reason. Not only do they help protect your skin from environmental pollutants and other irritants, but they also help to keep skin looking and feeling healthy. They are also a great way to give your skin a boost of nourishment and help to target any skin concerns you may have too.

So, if you’re looking to brighten your dull complexion, reduce wrinkles, hydrate your skin, or fight acne, there is a face mask for you! But with so many masks available, it can be hard to know which one to choose. Below we’ve rounded up the best face masks on BC for every skin concern, as recommended by the BC Pros of course!

 

For Brightening: If you’re looking to brighten your skin tone and even out your complexion, look no further than a vitamin C mask. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to fight free radicals and reduce the appearance of dark spots. It also helps to stimulate collagen production, giving your skin a youthful glow.

Try; Vie Collection Photo C Bright Radiance Mask. Inspired by phototherapy, this cream-mask restores the skin’s original radiance and luminosity. Its formula combines Vitamin C with a refreshing molecule to reveal an incredibly radiant and brightened skin appearance right after the first application.

“I bought this mask to get rid of dullness after reading about it. I have used it 1-2 times a week for the last few weeks and have definitely noticed a difference in my skin. It’s starting to get the glow back after months of lack lustre. My skin always feels beautifully soft after washing it off too!” Mia

Photo C

For Fighting Acne & breakouts: If you’re struggling with acne, a detoxifying charcoal or clay mask will be your best bet. Charcoal and clay masks help to draw out impurities and absorb excess oil, making them great for helping to reduce the appearance of breakouts.

Try; Pevonia’s Pure Skin Charcoal Mask. It is the perfect antidote for congested, dull, acne prone skin. It neutralises pollutants, draws out impurities and leaves skin glowing with pure freshness!

“Being in my 50’s I wasn’t sure if this would dry my skin out, but I bought it coz I had a few breakouts – hormonal, I guess. I’ve used it daily for about 3 days and it’s totally cleared my skin up – it feels de-congested, clear and smooth. I love this mask – will try the collagen mask next.” Melinda

N.B For the month of February, 2023 in conjunction with our Valentine’s Perfect Pairs Promotion, when you purchase Pevonia’s Pure Skin Charcoal Mask (and Pevonia’s Collagen Mask and Green Apple Mask) you’ll receive our best-selling Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser 50ml for FREE.

Beauty Collective - Pevonia - Pure Skin Charcoal Mask

 

For Reducing Wrinkles: If you’re looking to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, a retinol mask is your best bet. Retinol is a form of vitamin A that helps to stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Look for masks that contain retinol, as well as ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help hydrate and soothe your skin.

Try; Vie Collection Retinopur Intensive Retinol Mask. It’s a unique foaming mask formulated with encapsulated retinol (which means it prevents inflammation often associated with retinol) and kaolin clay to effectively address concerns with acne and wrinkles while refining pores and mattifying skin (without causing irritation or dryness.) We love it.

” My skin feels brand new after using this mask. I love how bright and vibrant it makes my skin and have noticed an improvement in both fine lines and pore size. I have quite sensitive skin and find retinol can be intense if overused so I tend to only use it once every two weeks and as a result have not found this to irritate or dry my skin out at all. Love It!!” Fifi

VIE Collection Retinopur Intensive Retinol Mask

For Hydrating skin: If your skin is feeling dry and dull, a hydrating mask can help. Hyaluronic acid is a powerful moisturizing ingredient that helps to plump and hydrate the skin. Look for masks that contain hyaluronic acid, as well as ingredients like aloe vera and jojoba oil to help soothe and nourish your skin.

Try: Vie Collection Mesoforce Hyaluronic Acid Vitamin Mask. This revitalizing and nourishing mask takes its inspiration from mesotherapy to visibly revitalize the skin. Its formula contains a cocktail of vitamins and hyaluronic acid that ensure beautifully nourished, plumped and radiant skin after every application.

“This product is amazing. My skin feels hydrated, smooth and plump and I know it’s because of this beauty! A little goes a long way, and one tube lasts me almost 6 months with regular use. Can’t be without it!” Erin

Beauty Collective - Mesoforce Hyaluronic Acid VItamin Mask

For soothing sensitivities. Just because your skin is sensitive doesn’t mean you should not include this vital step to your skincare routine, you just need to look for soothing ingredients.

Try; Phytomer Accept Comfort Mask. You will love this soothing, healing mask! Not only does it calm red, irritated skin almost instantaneously, but it will strengthen your sensitive skin too. Healing is faster when applying this mask and it leaves your skin feeling beautifully hydrated, smooth, nourished, calm and comfortable for days!

“This product is my saviour!! I have sensitive skin that has been angry and red lately due to some shifts in my skincare regime. This mask has made a marked improvement overnight. I used to use it weekly and don’t know why I stopped. Now, I have used it 3 times this week and will move to 2x a week once my skin shows permanent healing. I will never be without this again!” Molly

No matter what skin concern you’re trying to target, there is a face mask out there that can help. With the right mask, you can help to improve your skin and give it the nourishment it needs.

 

 

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Show your love with the perfect Valentine’s Day gift from BC

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Whether you are looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift that your partner will adore, want to spoil yourself with a little bit of loving, or are simply on the search for makeup looks to have you stand out from the crowd, we’ve got you. While many of us would be happy receiving a gorgeous bouquet of flowers, or a delicious box of chocolates, a beauty gift will last so much longer, and can have a long-lasting effect on the receiver too! So keep reading as we not only count down our top 5 Valentine’s Day gift recommendations but talk you through how to achieve this month’s trending makeup look perfect for the upcoming special day, too!

 

Phytomer Oligomer® Well Being Sensation Essential Minerals Relaxing Bath 250ml

This mineral relaxing bath not only looks and sounds fantastic, its heavenly when added to your bath too. Such a simple yet luxurious and effective gift idea, Phytomer’s Oligomer Well Being Sensation Essential Mineral Relaxing Bath will transform the bath into a wee spa, encouraging not only relaxation but romance too! Lightly foaming, this stress relief liquid gold, contains all the remineralizing properties of seawater to strengthen and restore skin and release all pent-up tension. Ahhhhh. And all you need to do is simply pour a little into the bath, light a candle if you wish (and add a little music) and it could be nearly as good as a pamper session in your loved ones favourite spa!

Beauty Collective - Phytomer - Oligomer® Well Being Sensation Essential Minerals Relaxing Bath

 

ELES Custom Palette

This sleek and convenient compact by ELES Cosmetics, where you call the shots, is a no-brainer for any makeup lover! Guaranteed to become a daily go-to, this beauty favourite created to add a little makeup loving to any complexion, features four empty face, blush and eyeshadow slots for you to customize for that special person in your life.

What’s more, the feather-light formulas of each of the products are enriched with natural skin-caring ingredients including vitamins A, C & E to help provide antioxidant defence while conditioning and protecting the skin so you’ll be looking after their skin’s health too!.

Beauty Collective - ELES - Custom Palette

Pevonia Enzymo Spherides Peeling Cream

Also known as our ‘mini facial in a jar’, this ultimate gift for skincare lovers will have that special someone fast tracking to radiant skin! Don’t let the word ‘peel’ put you off though as the natural peeling cream will do wonders for even those with skin sensitivities! It combines natural fruit pineapple and papaya enzymes to gently eliminate impurities, dead cells, blackheads and toxins from the skin, revealing a silky, soft, smooth and glowing complexion after every use!

Pevonia - Enzymo Spherides Peeling Cream

Beauty Collective Gemstone Facial Roller

These little massage beauty’s (also touted as an “anti-ageing tool”) are an amazing gift idea, not just because they’ve become a beauty bag staple in recent years, or because they ‘look’ great but because they offer a multitude of benefits for the skin when used regularly and correctly. They can help fight wrinkles, stimulate collagen production, tighten skin and pores, increase blood circulation to the face, clear toxins, decrease puffiness under the eyes and around the face, and potentially improve inflammatory skin conditions too. They even have the ability to release tension and are soo soothing and calming on the skin. Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all though, with a range of gemstone options, it’s important to look at their individual properties and benefits to find the one you think your partner would love! But if you’d like a little help, for Valentine’s Day why not opt for the Rose Quartz Facial Roller, since rose quartz is known as the crystal of unconditional love. To find out more click here.

BC Rose Quartz Facial Roller

Phytomer Hydrating Starter Kit

There is nothing that says pampering more than an indulgent facial. So why not send that special someone to your local Pevonia spa, or buy them a facial starter pack so they can indulge in a facial in the luxury of their own home. We are loving the Phytomer Hydration set packed with all the necessities to pamper your skin, keeping it soft, supple and deeply nourished. Ahhhhh.

Set includes; Perfect Visage Cleansing Milk 15ml, Hydra Original Thirst Relief Cream 15ml, Hydrasea Night Plumping Cream 15ml, Hydracontinue Moisturising Gel 3ml, Hydrasea Rehydrating Mask 5ml, Oleocreme Ultra-Moisturizing Body Milk 5ml

Phytomer Hydrating Starter Kit

 

Still not sure what to buy? Why not consider giving them the gift of choice with a BC eGift card? It means they get to scroll the web and select the products they really want without paying the price tag! Here’s all you have to do. Click on the link, tell us who it’s for. Personalise your eGift card with a message for the recipient and your eGift card will be emailed directly to you or the recipient once your order has been processed. Simple as that.

Get the look

Who doesn’t love a no makeup makeup look with a beautifully natural bronzed glow, especially during the sizzling summer season? To recreate our bronzed beauty makeup look is easy and includes only a few featured products.

Start by simply applying a supple dewy foundation such as the ELES BB Cream 30 or Mineral Sheer Tint, followed by a bronzer to contour beneath your cheeks and jawline to “slim” the face. The ELES Baked Bronzer in Sunbeam is perfect for recreating this bronzed glow. Apply a little extra to your forehead to add that “sun-kissed” warmth and if you want to be a real show stopper, dab on a little stick illuminator above the apples of your cheeks, down the centre of your nose and in the inner corner of your eyes.

ELES Stick Illuminator

To make eyes pop, apply a light sweep of ELES Mineral Shadow in Vanilla to your eye lids and then blend softly above the crease of your eye lid, as well as beneath the lower lash line. Don’t be afraid to use the ELES Waterliner pencil in both the inner corners of your eyes as well as on your waterline. Complete the eyes with lashings of mascara.

Beauty Collective - ELES Mineral Matte Shadow Vanilla

For that subtle flush of colour on the lips, use a lip liner to gently fill in (we recommend the ELES Gel Lipliner in Nude) and then add a touch of lippie such as the ELES Moisture Crème Lipstick in Parfait.

Gel lipliner

These were the top 10 beauty buys on BC

These were the top 10 beauty buys on BC in 2022

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It’s that time again! time to talk BC best-sellers – the products our customers couldn’t get enough of in 2022. From cult classics to new product launches, keep reading as we count down the top 10 selling products on BC last year,10 products our customers are loving, and the reviews are there to prove it! 

 

Pevonia Age Correction Marine Collagen Cream 

Pevonia’s Global best-seller and on BC’s top-selling list for yet another year, this moisturiser is a must! After all it doesn’t have an international star status for nothing! It is deeply nourishing (without feeling heavy or oily), feels amazing on application it’s formulated with hydration hero hyaluronic, anti-ageing holy grail marine collagen, squalane and glycerin, to plump, smooth and deeply nourish skin for optimal radiance. Say no more. 

“I am on my 5th jar of this Marine Collagen Cream. I adore this cream. No 1 for moisture and yet so light on the skin. Helps with my fine lines as well.” Lorraine 

“This cream is amazing! After about 3 weeks of using it, I noticed that the lines around my eyes were softer, the red sun damage on my cheeks was lessening and the general quality of my skin was improving. I will continue to use this product indefinitely.” Sara 

“I absolutely love this cream. It is a day cream and a night cream and it helps with puffiness, lines, blemishes, skin tone, you name it! Totally amazing ❤️” Ana 

 

ELES Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation 

I never stop raving about this gem of a product and neither do our customers! If you are a lover of matte foundation but after something more subtle and light, then you should invest in this beauty too! Not only does it provide a flawless, soft, subtle matte finish (it glides on as a silky liquid but sets as a soft powder finish), it’s also mineral-enriched (so great for your skin) and provides broad spectrum sun protection! Honestly what more could you ask for! 

“Have been using this product for many years and absolutely love it – will never change foundations ever again! Great coverage, never causes pore blockage, packaging is fantastic and practical for travel. Highly recommended!” Leanne 

  

 “Love this product, beautifully sets from liquid to powder! Great for oily skin or skin which becomes shiny during the day. Love to mix it with my SPF for a lighter finish!” Laura 

“I’ve been using this foundation for years and I can’t live without it. The texture and the way it makes my skin feel is amazing. It gives such even, natural and flawless coverage. It’s seriously the best foundation I’ve ever used.” Sia 

Pevonia Soothing Sensitive Skin Cream 

It would appear that many of us are silent sufferers of sensitive skin. Well, no wonder this product was top of the charts in 2021, it’s the ultimate for those with skin sensitivities. Smoothly textured it calms, hydrates and heals skin with hero ingredients propolis and aloe. Combined with other potent actives, the natural ingredients work together to relieve redness and skin sensitivity rendering skin decongested, calm, soothed and smoothed! 

“The soothing sensitive cream is my favourite. My skin tends to turn red with a lot of creams. Not this one. It is so soothing.” Patricia  

“This is the only cream I have found that gives my skin the moisture it needs without causing irritation or breakouts. I have rosacea and acne and my face hates almost everything. But there is zero irritation to my very sensitive cheeks and the moisture is the perfect amount. Very happy with this product.” Emily 

“Hands down the best cream for sensitive skin. I’ve been using this cream for 15 years. I’ve sampled 100 moisturizers and this is the only one that works for my sensitive skin and doesn’t clog my pores. I love it!” Simone 

ELES Age-Defying BB Cream 30 

Your moisturiser, primer, sunscreen and foundation in one, the ELES Age-Defying BB Cream SPF 30 is a multi-tasking makeup miracle, suitable for all skin types! A big call I know, but it’s not one of BC’s best-sellers for nothing! 

It primes, tints, nourishes, protects, blurs and evens out your skin tone for a truly, natural, flawless finish. And thanks to its skin-loving ingredients including Vitamin E, Goji berry, Squalane, a multi-mineral complex, and age defying peptides, over time it will help to promote cell health, strengthen elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines and restore that natural glow you once donned! What’s more, you’ll feel as though you aren’t even wearing makeup, no easy feat for a foundation or any product with SPF for that matter! 

“This product is so beautiful for older skin. It covers really well yet allows the skin to breath. It has a pearlescent finish that makes the skin glow. I am really happy with my purchase and recommend it to others without reservation.” Judith 

“I’ve been using ELES BB Cream for 5 years and have not strayed. I love the coverage (you only need a little) and the dewy complexion it gives my skin! Highly recommend this product!” Joanne 

“This is my favourite make-up. It has very natural colours, is as smooth as silk and has a sunscreen which is so important in Australia. I discovered this make-up about 10 years ago and have used nothing else since.” Gael 

Pevonia Hyaluronic Acid HydraMist 

A true multi-tasker, it can be used in the morning to revitalise your senses and replenish the moisture your skin has lost overnight, after your makeup to set it in place, throughout the day to help your skin stay supple and fresh (or as the perfect pick-me-up), and as a toner to enhance your evening cleanse. What’s more it will actually improve the absorption of your serum and moisturiser optimising the benefits and overall results too! 

  

“Completely obsessed! I’m not usually into face mists or even toners but tried this and fell madly in love!!! Not only does it make my skin feel super moist and dewy first thing, but I also noticed it keeps my make-up nicely set.” Maribella 

“My skin was instantly hydrated and glowing after applying this product! It makes my tired skin look awake and refreshed and the scent is great and very aromatherapeutic to help with the stress of the day. I love it, I will never go without this product.” Deanne 

“Love it! I love how refreshing my face feels with every application of the Hyaluronic acid Hydra-mist, I guess it is safe to say that all the natural ingredients come together to sooth and calm my sensitive skin.” Shey 

Pevonia RS2 Care Cream 

Rich in licorice root extract (also known as nature’s cortisone) this beautifully nurturing cream is soothing like ice on rosacea prone skin. Formulated with Green Tea, Licorice, and Chamomile, it provides your skin vaso-constricting, repairing, and hydrating benefits! No wonder our customers love it! 

“I love this cream, the best one around. It is cool and refreshing. It does not make me break out, which many creams do. I have super sensitive skin and this is one of the few products that my skin loves.” Jackie 

“I have paid out a lot of money on products for my rosacea- this time I have hit the jackpot! After years of frustration and not wanting to go down the laser path I have found this cream and I can truly say it has helped my skin. It is calmer with less redness and flare ups.” Sharon 

“I have rosacea and my skin can be sensitive so have been using this care cream for some time now. I have tried some others but have moved back to this one as it keeps my rosacea calm and my skin hydrated. I love it.” Margaret 

Pevonia Hydrating Cleanser 

Formulated with marine collagen, marine elastin and other natural nourishing ingredients this beautifully creamy textured anti-ageing cleanser does exactly as the name says! It both hydrates and gently but deeply cleanses the skin removing impurities without any residue.  

 

“Best Cleanser Ever. Creamy, non-irritating cleanser. I’ve been using Pevonia for years and my skin feels great.” Kelly 

“The best way for younger looking skin.Just a few pumps will clean your face and your face will feel silky smooth. Does not leave your skin feeling dry.” Sarah 

“I love this cleanser and so does my skin. I have tried others but keep coming back to the Power Repair. Even my rosecea loves it.” Robyn 

 

Pevonia Rejuvenating Dry Skin Cream

Dry skin often lacks lustre and vitality but not if you use this little gem! Silky smooth, it literally melts into your skin on application, leaving no residue yet keeps skin moisturised pretty much all day long! Nourishing, energising, and oxygenating, it’s formulated with pear seed extract proven to effectively aid in counteracting dryness while diminishing lines and wrinkles! The result? Rejuvenated, hydrated and glowing skin every day! Oh, and it smells pretty wonderful too! 

“Simply the best mouse nourishing face cream I have ever found.” Audrey 

“I love this product. Perfect for when you don’t want to wear makeup. Melts into your skin so that you can’t really tell you are wearing it but your skin is moist and glowing!” Roxanne 

“I’ve been a long-term user of this product, it’s amazing for my dry skin. Smooth, silky and leaves no residue, absorbs quickly and moisturizes skin pretty much all day. Absolutely love it!” Marina 

 

Phytomer Vegetal Exfoliant with natural enzymes 

Exfoliation is important for everyone, even those with the most sensitive of skin, but finding the right exfoliator to suit can be tricky. We therefore aren’t at all surprised that Phytomer’s Vegetal Exfoliant was in the top 10 for 2021 too! It is a seriously soft, silky and subtly scented exfoliant for all skin types, as it eliminates impurities by gently removing dead skin cells with natural enzymes (so no scrubbing or irritating the skin whatsoever!) This formidable exfoliator encourages cell turnover, revealing beautifully luminous and youthful skin after every use – no jokes! So if you aren’t a lover of physical exfoliators (the ones with the bits!) the Vegetal Exfoliant is for you! 

 

“I have never used this product before, the first time and I can tell you that I love this brand. It makes your skin on your face more fresher and younger. Will buy again :)” Judy 

“I have the most sensitive skin, so I can’t use those exfoliants that contain microbeads or scrubs…this is a great alternative. It sloughs off all of the dead skin cells without ever irritating my skin! I use it once a week at the minimum, and it keeps my face glowing and smooth. It’s the most wonderful exfoliant ever!” Sara 

“I bought this after reading the reviews and it makes my skin glow and feel silky. Totally worth it!!” Justine 

 

Medicalia Retinol & C Cream 

A firm favourite of the BC team and professional dermatologists alike, this exquisite cream is now a love of BC customers too! It melts into the skin on application, delivering both cell rejuvenating and brightening benefits! 

Use at night to work while you sleep and wake up to brighter, tighter and lighter skin! 

  

“This is the best product for aging skin I have found.” Heather 

“Great product especially for older more mature skin. Reduces wrinkles and keeps facial skin moisturised.” Judith 

“This stuff might be expensive, but it’s well worth the cost. It’s is amazing and will last me yrs to come.” Wendy 

Want to learn more about retinol and why it’s the anti-ageing ingredient your skin needs? Click here. 

Beauty Collective - Beauty Trends

The biggest beauty trends for 2023 revealed

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From cloud skin to cloudless skin, glass skin and skin slugging, we’ve seen a lot of beauty trends come and some go over the last few years, but now we’re bringing to you some of the latest beauty trends predicted to be all the rage this year! Read on as we reveal everything you need to know about the 2023 trends we are loving and are sure you will too!

 

Ceramides to lead the tide

It’s not new, 2022 in fact saw an increase in ceramide rich skincare products, but this super ingredient, which has been the underdog until now, is predicted to hit a new high this year! Why? Because after years of exfoliating acids and anti-ageing retinol, it’s time to reduce skin sensitivities and build up our skin barrier, and ceramides do exactly this! They support a healthy barrier all whilst securing hydration to our skin. Plus, combining ceramides with other nourishing and skin nurturing ingredients such as fatty acids, hyaluronic acid, probiotics and niacinamide leads to intense hydration and optimum skin health.

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Hyper-glowing skin

When is glowing skin not in? A look we all want to achieve on the daily I’m sure, however this year’s rendition sees glow-getting skincare coupled with the right highlighter to create almost mirror-like skin. Bronzers will take a small step back as the focus no longer falls on contouring, but high shine.  It’s all about hydrating and brightening ingredients to create this much-loved trend. We’re talking skincare enriched with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.

Skincare & Makeup hybrids

Skincare and makeup hybrids, otherwise known as ‘skincare makeup’ as we like to call it at BC, isn’t exactly new, but this year the industry is ramping up awareness as we focus heavily on skin health not just skin’s appearance. Makeup products are better than ever as they are designed to not only conceal imperfections but actually improve them too. 2023 will see us taking extra steps to protect our skin starting by allowing it to breathe freely even when wearing layers of makeup – makeup formulated with the best skincare ingredients from hyaluronic acid to vitamin c, collagen, ceramides and more!

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Au Naturale / Barefaced beauty

Who doesn’t love a natural look when you are using miracle makeup to hide those flaws! Well this year is predicted to see a big focus around barefaced beauty, not a new trend we know but this year’s interpretation is all about letting your skin breath freely but without having to go makeup free! Base makeup will see a shift from heavier matte foundations to tinted SPF’s, tinted moisturisers, and bb creams, enhanced by highlighters, blush and bronzer to sculpt and define features. Finish the look with subtle dewy lips.

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Vinyl lips

This year sees the move away from matte mouths to satin, glossy and shiny luscious lips. We’re talking a level of gleam glam we haven’t seen before! Lips like latex in bold bright shades.

Body beautifying

Everything we’re doing for our face, from masks to serums, exfoliation to sculpting, we’ll be doing for our body this year! it’s time to treat the skin on your body just as well as the skin on your face. We’ve moved further than a body lotion or oils, though to full body exfoliation, body contouring and body sculpting.