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10 skincare solutions for rosacea flareups that really do work!

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Skin somewhat irritated at the moment? Suffering from facial redness or pimple like breakouts? Chances are you have rosacea, a very common skin condition that can actually affect just about anyone, so you are definitely not alone!

As well as being a common skin condition, rosacea can also be quite unpredictable – cue sudden facial flareups – and like acne, can be triggered (and exacerbated!) by a number of factors, including stress, sunlight, wind, exercise, caffeine, alcohol, heat and spicy foods!

While there is, unfortunately, no cure for rosacea, you can definitely avoid flareups by incorporating the right skincare products into your daily routine. From gentle face washes to soothing serums, read on as we reveal our top 10 skincare saviours. 10 products the BC experts swear by too…

 

The best cleansers for rosacea

Cleansing your skin is imperative for everyone but for those suffering from rosacea it’s essential to use mild, non-abrasive cleansers and rinse with lukewarm water (not hot that can further trigger the flush).

 

Pevonia RS2 Cleanser

Pevonia’s RS2 Gentle Cleanser has been especially designed to counteract the signs of rosacea. Ideal for hypersensitivity, it’s a calming, creamy cleanser which gently removes impurities with soothing, cooling and decongesting allantoin, French rose and chamomile.

Beauty COllective - Pevonia RS2 Gentle Cleanser

Phytomer Accept Soothing Cleansing Milk

This 2-in-1 treatment cleanser has the cleansing action of milk combined with the toning action of a toner. It gently yet effectively removes make-up, cleanses, tones and soothes even the most sensitive of complexions without irritation. Excellent for rosacea prone skin.

 

The best serums rosacea

Serums are like a shot of goodness for the skin. Firstly, they tend to perform above and beyond many regular skincare products, this is because they are developed with a higher concentration of targeted active ingredients. Secondly, the purpose of a serum is to target a specific concern, i.e Rosacea!

 

Pevonia RS2 serum

If you’re suffering from rosacea a soothing serum is a must! Choose one rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients such as Green Tea, Licorice, and Olibanum, that work deeply to strengthen capillaries, control blotchiness and restore calmness like Pevonia’s RS2 serum.

Beauty Collective - Pevonia RS2 concentrate

 

Pevonia Soothing Propolis Concentrate

With anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant properties, this outstanding serum is the perfect elixir for inflamed, sensitive or acne prone skin. Rich in soothing ingredients including propolis, lavender and vetiver oil, it desensitizes, decongests, heals and strengthen fragile skin!

Pevonia - Soothing Propolis Concentrate

Vie Collection Rosa Control Relief Concentrate for redness

A soothing, non-comedogenic, non-greasy, fragrance-free fluid enriched with hydrating, nourishing and soothing ingredients and can be used alone or in combination with usual facial cream. With a protective and repairing vitamin and peptide cocktail, ROSA CONTROL reduces flushing, erythrosis, couperose and rosacea while hydrating and soothing the skin. Skin’s barrier function is strengthened, free radicals neutralized and skin redness reduced.

 

The best moisturisers rosacea

Whether rosacea makes your skin dry, oily, bumpy or irritated it’s imperative you still moisturise daily.  Moisturising not only helps hydrate your skin by trapping in water, but also creates a barrier that locks out irritants and can help keep symptoms at bay. Choosing the wrong moisturiser however can exacerbate the condition so make sure you select wisely!

 

Pevonia RS2 Cream

Rich in licorice root extract (also known as nature’s cortisone) this beautifully nurturing cream is soothing like ice on sensitive skin. Formulated with Green Tea, Licorice, and Chamomile, it provides your skin vaso-constricting, repairing, and hydrating benefits!

What’s more for the month of April, if you purchase this best-selling cream, you’ll receive the matching cleanser and lotion 50ml for FREE!

Beauty Collective - Pevonia RS2 Care Cream

Phytomer Douceur Marine

This best-selling moisturiser from Phytomer is outstanding for those suffering from sensitive, acne or rosacea prone skin. It’s intensely comforting formula feels like velvet on the skin and effectively nourishes, cools, calms, soothes and reduces skin redness and discomfort!

Beauty Collective - Phytomer Douceur Marine

 

The best masks for rosacea

Applying a face mask can be a game-changer for your complexion no matter what your skin type or concern! In fact, face masks offer immediate gratification for a multitude of skin conditions from dryness to inflammation, redness to acne and more.

 

Phytomer Accept Comfort Mask

Specially formulated for seriously sensitive skins, this anti-inflammatory, desensitizing cream mask boosts skins defence system to reduce inflammation and redness. Hypoallergenic, it smooths on to calm, heal, soften and hydrate the complexion. Skin is left feeling moisturized, balanced and comfortable and redness is gone!

 

The best makeup for rosacea

For those of us rosacea sufferers, leaving our rouge faces uncovered isn’t an option, the problem is makeup can exacerbate this already chronic condition. So rather than covering up your redness with a thick layer of concealer followed by foundation, it’s best to opt for a colour corrector which will help visually correct redness and even out skin tone. Or if you want to keep things simple and subtle try using a buildable mineral powder foundation instead. Using one with UV protection will also help shield your sensitive skin from exposure that can also aggravate rosacea.

 

ELES Luminous CC Cream 20

This lightweight, oil-free, colour correcting cream with broad spectrum protection multi-tasks like no other! And while it’s technically not a foundation, the full coverage pigments cover redness—be it from rosacea, pimples, irritation, you name it—so well that you very well may be able to get away without wearing any other makeup. What’s more it’s Hypoallergenic, oil-free and paraben-free making it the perfect choice for those with skin sensitivities like rosacea.

ELES - CC Cream 20

 

ELES Mineral Powder Foundation

As a sufferer of want for a better word ‘flushed skin’ I personally LOVE the best-selling ELES Mineral Powder Foundation! It’s one of the most natural-looking foundations I have ever tried and is easily buildable depending on the coverage you want to achieve. It contains zero chemical nasties, instead, it’s packed with skin loving ingredients including vitamins A & E, and it’s highly compatible with common skin sensitivities, working wonders at camouflaging facial redness while protecting skin against ultraviolet damage too!

ELES - Mineral Powder Foundation

skin and the city

Skin and the city – how to minimise the impact of city living on our skin!

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We all know about the importance of protecting our skin against the sun, hey I preach about it enough! But for those of us who live in urban areas, what about protecting our skin against pollution? That’s right, as well the adverse effect pollution has on both our environment and long-term health, it can also damage our skin! There are however measures we can take to reduce the impact of city living on our skin and we are here to tell you want they are so keep reading…

Firstly, exactly how does pollution affect our skin?

Pollution – anything from exhaust fumes to smoke to dust and more, can not only leave your skin feeling irritated, oily and grimy but it can also seep into pores weakening the skin’s delicate barrier. It can break down collagen (the protein that keeps our skin healthy and supple!) and oxidize the lipid layer in the skin, damaging skin-barrier function, resulting in dehydration, sensitivity, uneven skin tone, dullness, acne, and premature aging! Eek!

 

What can we do to protect our skin against pollution?

  1. Invest in a skincare program specially designed to improve the impact of pollution on our skin.

Until we find a way to remove these nasties from our environment, it’s essential to maintain a good skincare regime that protects our skin from chemicals in the air and prevents them harming your health. Urban living will always be full of things to stress you out, but, thankfully, damaged skin doesn’t have to be one of them!

The great news is French marine skincare brand Phytomer have created an outstanding awards-winning collection of products designed to repair and revive urban skin syndrome called CITYLIFE.

All three products in the collection effectively re-oxygenate and diffuse mineral water into dull, devitalized and dehydrated skin.

 

CITYLIFE Face and Eye Contour Sorbet Cream

Yes! An outstanding moisturiser for both face and eyes, it’s formulated in a refreshing sorbet texture and is just what you need to reoxygenate tired skin. A combination of three marine sugars creates the active ingredient, CITYSAFE®, to depollute, cleanse and oxygenate the skin. CITYSAFE®, along with blue and red algae’s and Phytomer’s patented seawater concentrate – Oligomer®, reset skin repairing damage caused by signs of fatigue, dark spots and a dull complexion. CITYLIFE not only sweeps away toxic micro particles but provides an ultra-moisturising facial experience too!

Beauty Collective - Phytomer - Citadine Citylife - Face and Eye Contour Sorbet Cream

CITYLIFE Ultra Cleansing Flash Peel

This is the first of its kind, a pollution defence deep cleanser power packed with a high concentration of exfoliating enzymes, it leaves the skin healthy, purified and with an incredible glow.

Phytomer - CITYLIFE Ultra Cleansing Flash Peel 125ml

CITYLIFE Radiance Reviving Mask

This unique cream-mousse mask instantly counters all the effects of pollution – dehydration, signs of fatigue, dark spots and dull complexion. Combining 100% natural red and white clays, blue microalgae, red algae and a comprehensive depolluting complex of 3 marine sugars, it reveals luminosity, radiance and refined pores after just one application! No more tired, lacklustre skin. What’s more day after day, pores are visibly tightened too!

Beauty Collective - Phytomer - CITYLIFE Radiance Reviving Mask with Clay

  1. As always, sunscreen is essential

Always be prepared with your daily dose of sunscreen! Just like the sun, pollution is always there so opt for a sunscreen that’s affective at protecting against both!

Phytomer Algodefence SPF 20 Multi-Protective Wrinkle Cream is a clever sun protection and wrinkle corrector in one! and is formulated with anti-aging and marine ingredients to provide a complete action against pollution, free radicals and UV rays! Genius.

Phytomer Algodefense

  1. Diet and lifestyle are also powerful ways to address the effects of pollution on our skin.

Easier said than done I know but reducing stress in your everyday life as well as getting enough shut eye can really help. Upping the intake of antioxidant rich food such as green leafy veggies, blueberries, cherries, tomatoes and nuts are a must, as these help fight free radicals from within.

Also cutting down on alcohol, processed meats, sugar, fried foods, and refined flour will make a difference.

Phytomer Serum

8 seriously good serums for 8 common skin conditions

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Ask any skincare expert and they’ll tell you that a really, really good serum is an imperative step in your daily skincare routine. In fact, serums address specific skin issues more effectively than both moisturisers and lotions because they are made up of smaller molecules that can penetrate deeper into the skin and effectively deliver a very high concentration of active ingredients. Their job is to literally repair the skin at a cellular level and act on a wide range of skin concerns. Want to fade dark spots? There are serums for that. Suffer from skin sensitivities? There are serums for that too! Trying to smooth fine lines? Yes! That too…in fact there is a serum for pretty much every skin type and condition, so read on as we reveal 8 of them and find out which might be best suited to your skins needs!

 

  1. Phytomer Hydrasea Ultra-Moisturizing Polarized Water Serum

Best for: DEHYDRATION

If your prone to dehydration, no matter how much water you consume! this little ultra-moisturising gem should be your go-to on the daily! It’s a superbly nourishing, lightweight serum that cleverly combats dehydration with the exceptional power of polarized weaving algae! It literally melts into skin to visibly hydrate and quench it’s thirst. The result – a softer, suppler, brighter complexion after every application.

“This serum is a staple in my skincare collection. I LOVE it. It is such a beautiful, lightweight and silky serum and feels devine to apply. It leaves my dehydrated skin softer, smoother and radiant every time I use it.” – Jojo

Phytomer - Hydrasea Ultra-Moisturizing Polarized Water Serum 30ml

  1. Phytomer Souffle Marin Energizing Oxygenating Serum

Best for: DULL, FATIGUED SKIN

If you’re feeling fatigued your skin will visibly reflect it. You know that pale, dull and devitalized complexion, dark, puffy peepers and exacerbated fine lines we all love to hate. This is because when we are tired the blood in our body is not flowing efficiently which normally results in a lack of oxygen in the blood. Cue Phytomer’s Souffle Marin Energizing Oxygenating Serum. It literally coats the skin in pure oxygen, providing the cells with the vivid rejuvenation they need. Formulated with marine extracts, the invigorating, moisturising blend, ensures fresher, more youthful skin with an overall increase in visible radiance. What’s more, it protects skin against environmental pollution and free radical damage too!.

“Absolutely love this serum! Makes my skin feel and look great! I use it year-round, day and night. Would highly recommend it!” – Rebecca

Beauty Collective - Phytomer - Souffle Marin Energizing Oxygenating Serum

  1. Phytomer Emergence Even Skin Tone Refining Serum

Best for: ENLARGED PORES, PIGMENTATION & IMPERFECTIONS

If pigmentation, enlarged pores and imperfections are all a concern to you, look no further, this lightweight, refining serum does it all! It actually diminishes the appearance of uneven pigmentation, acne, enlarged pores and dark spots with a formulation infused with alpha hydroxyl acids and glycolic acid. Skin really does immerge younger, healthier and more refined.

“On my third bottle now and loved how it made a few of my dark spots disappear. It does take a while to see the results but it’s definitely worth the price!” – Vickie K

  1. Phytomer Oligoforce Soothing Enforcement Serum with Oligomer

Best for: REDNESS, SKIN SENSITIVITY, IRRITATION

Sensitive skin? Suffering from facial redness? We swear by this product! It helps calm and soothe irritated or sensitive skin instantly. It contains anti-inflammatory Phycosaccharide to reduce stinging sensations, infused with OLIGOMER® to deliver an optimum dose of trace elements & minerals. It fortifies the epidermis & prevents cellular fatigue. Calm & soft skin is immediately restored.

“I am completely obsessed with this product. I have very sensitive skin that breaks out from everything, so keeping it hydrated and clear at the same time has been a real struggle. UNTIL NOW. This serum hydrates my skin, tames the redness and sensitivity and gives me a natural glow. I use it morning and night under my moisturizer.” – Sophie R

  1. Phytomer Oligoforce Advanced Wrinkle and Dark Spot Correction Moisturizing Serum

Best for: WRINKLES, DARK SPOTS

This newest launch from Phytomer contains two active flagship marine ingredients: OLIGOMER® concentrated sea water and Marine Eternal micro-algae, to target dark blue spots and wrinkles. Its dewy texture, combining all the comfort of an oil and the effectiveness of a serum, envelops the skin in light and delivers intense hydration while improving skin ageing. Day after day, skin is more radiant, dark spots are diminished and wrinkles are visibly smoothed.

“I love this serum. I am in my 50’s and have noticeable age spots, skin ageing and dehydrated skin. After using Oligoforce for a month I have already noticed a change in both the appearance and feel of my skin. It’s smoother, more supple and some areas of hyperpigmentation have faded. Highly recommend!” – Brianna R

 

  1. Phytomer Youth Performance Wrinkles Radiance Serum

Best for: WRINKLES

Great for those with early signs of ageing, or those concerned about deeper wrinkles, this serum features an exceptional texture which instantly melts on application to create younger looking skin. Its high-tech formulation includes a new, vectorized marine ingredient, Seastem Ciblactiv, which precisely targets the skin’s regeneration cells. Results are immediate: wrinkles are smoothed, and the complexion is more radiant from the very first application. Day after day, your face will appear visibly younger. Genious!

“This velvety, non-oily serum is terrific. It melts into the skin. My skin feels soft and supple. My skin has increased in volume and density.” – Glen

Phytomer - Youth Performance Wrinkle Radiance Serum 30ml

  1. Phytomer Structuriste Firming Contour Serum

Best for: LOSS OF ELASTICITY, LOOSE, SLACKENED SKIN

No one likes seeing their skin start to sag as we age thanks to the breakdown in collagen and elastin, but with this miracle serum all is not lost! It’s beautifully lightweight and milky and effectively moisturises and improves skin tissue density by smoothing, firming and plumping the skin as well as enhancing the look of facial contours! Seriously!

“I was recommended this serum by a friend and am so glad I was! I’m in my 60’s and have been concerned about my skin getting looser as I age. This serum smells divine and feels light and silky on application and in the month I’ve been using it, it has definitely made a difference to my skin. It is now more supple and visibly firmer too!” wonderful!” – Kylie D

Beauty Collective - Phytomer - Structuriste Firming Contour Serum 30ml

  1. Phytomer Pionniere XMF Radiance Retexturizing Serum

Best for: ALL SIGNS OF AGEING

All hail this outstanding anti-ageing and skin brightening serum in one! Worried about all signs of ageing (aren’t we all!) this serum is the one for you! Formulated with XMF and VMR (two new generation marine sugars) it features a luxurious “second-skin” texture that penetrates quickly. Day after day, the skin texture is refined, pores look visibly reduced, the appearance of wrinkles is smoothed, and skin suppleness is restored. I can vouch for this myself!

“The thing that I have noticed since using this product is the circles, puffiness and fine lines have greatly decreased.” – Tamsin P

Phytomer Pionnere XMF Radiance Retexturizing Serum

 

Found one that sounds perfect for you?! Well, you’re in for a further treat! For the month of March 2022 when you purchase one of Phytomer’s serums, you’ll receive a NEW Phytomer Citylife Radiance Reviving Mask for FREE. Want to know more about why you should start using facial masks? Click here.

Beauty Collective - Phytomer - CITYLIFE Radiance Reviving Mask with Clay

 

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Calm and conceal ultra-sensitive skin with these top-rated beauty buys

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If you’re prone to sensitive skin or simply suffering from sudden skin irritabilities, you wouldn’t be alone. When it comes to sensitive skin there can, unfortunately, be many internal and external factors that are triggers, so it’s a good idea to look at your lifestyle as well as rethink your skincare routine. By opting for natural products formulated with soothing, calming and nurturing ingredients such as chamomile, calendula, aloe, lavender, propolis and more, you can overcome common skin sensitivities, and we are here to share 5 products that’ll help you do so. Products the BC experts swear by but also the ones loved by BC customers too.

 

Pevonia Soothing Propolis Concentrate

Serums are essential in any skincare routine because they deliver vital active ingredients to the dermis quickly. Think of a serum as the secret weapon for treating skin issues like discoloration, dullness, fine lines, acne and skin sensitivities!

For a truly nurturing, soothing serum Pevonia’s antibacterial Soothing Propolis Concentrate should be your go-to. It literally bathes skin in calming lavender and healing propolis from the Jura Mountains of France, decongesting, enriching, alleviating and strengthening fragile skin.

“I have problems with adult acne as well as having sensitive skin. This product helped calm my skin down as well as reduce my acne and made my skin feel really soft again.” Laura L

Pevonia - Soothing Propolis Concentrate

Vegetal Exfoliant with Natural Enzymes

Sensitive skin still needs exfoliation, but you should approach with caution! You want to avoid scrubbing or using mechanical methods of exfoliation as these will only irritate your skin further and can lead to additional redness. Instead use natural enzyme exfoliators. Enzymes are a great choice for those with sensitive skin, as they provide a gentle way to both exfoliate and brighten.

Phytomer’s Vegetal Exfoliant with Natural Enzymes is the ideal gentle exfoliant for even the most sensitive skin. It is a seriously soft, silky and subtly scented and it eliminates impurities by gently removing dead skin cells with natural enzymes (so no scrubbing or irritating the skin whatsoever!), encouraging cell turnover and revealing a refined skin texture and luminous youthful complexion! The velvety vegetable-based formula also contains vitamin E to neutralize damaging free radicals.

“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!” Sarah R

Phytomer's Vegetal Exfoliant with Natural Enzymes

 

Pevonia Sensitive Skin starter pack

When your skin is sensitive and reacts to anything and everything, you really need a skincare solution that will gently soothe, calm and property desensitize! Pevonia’s Sensitive Skin starter pack contains not one, but three skincare essentials: Pevonia’s bestselling Soothing Sensitive Skin Cream, Sensitive Skin Cleanser and Sensitive Skin Lotion! The trio calm and control hypersensitivity. Skin nurturing ingredients including propolis, calendula and aloe alleviate and harmoniously correct skin’s blotchiness and irritability.

“I have super sensitive skin and these products have a beautiful calming, hydrating effect on my skin.” Tania T

Pevonia - Sensitive Skin Starter Kit

ELES Mineral Powder Foundation

Even if you are suffering from skin sensitivities, you’ll still likely want to wear makeup especially if you want to conceal any blemishes! The thing is many makeup products can exacerbate an already irritated complexion so you’re best to keep things simple (less is more) and opt for mineral makeup! Mineral makeup is free of irritants like talc and chemical dyes (making it a great choice for people with sensitive skin that’s prone to irritation, itching, dryness, and redness). It allows your skin to breath freely and won’t clog it up with chemicals and artificial colours, perfumes, or preservatives! Phew.

As a sufferer of want for a better word ‘flushed skin’ I personally LOVE the best-selling ELES Mineral Powder Foundation! It’s one of my all-time favourites. It’s one of the most natural-looking, if not THE most natural-looking foundations I have in fact ever tried and being in the industry for 20 years I’ve tried many! It contains zero chemical nasties, instead, it’s packed with skin loving ingredients including vitamins A & E, can be used as a buildable foundation from natural sheer to polished opaque (dependant on what you need) and it’s highly compatible with common skin sensitivities, working wonders at camouflaging facial redness while protecting skin against ultraviolet damage too!

“This is the first powder I have tried which has not had a drying effect on my skin. It is so gentle and comforting on my sensitive skin, leaving a soft silky veil over my face. It is also the most natural looking foundation I have ever tried. Coverage can be built with ease and creates the illusion of naturally flawless skin. I don’t think I could ever use another powder again, definitely a convert.” Katherine B

ELES - Mineral Powder Foundation 

ELES Luminous CC Cream 20

If it’s facial redness which you are prone to, using a colour corrector can be a game-changer! Rather than covering up the redness with a thick layer of concealer followed by your foundation, a colour corrector will help visually correct redness and even out skin tone too! Using a colour corrector with UV protection will also help shield your sensitive skin from exposure that can aggravate it!

The ELES Luminous CC Cream SPF 20 is outstanding. It’s a lightweight, oil-free, colour correcting cream with broad spectrum protection that really does multi-task like no other! And while it’s technically not a foundation, the full coverage pigments cover redness—be it from rosacea, pimples, irritation, you name it—so well that you very well may be able to get away without wearing any other makeup. What’s more it’s multi-mineral complex helps to condition skin and provide antioxidant protection, while Hydra-Extend provides instant, long term moisture retention and 72 hour hydration, reducing TEWL and strengthening skins barrier function!

“I’m loving my new CC Cream! I was recommended it by a friend as I suffer from facial redness and sensitive skin and this product does an amazing job at colour correcting so the redness is beautifully concealed but my skin feels calm with a nice natural glow at the same time. Would highly recommend it.” Sarah M

ELES - CC Cream 20