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Vie Collection: Superior Skincare at Beauty Collective

Vie Collection: Superior Skincare at Beauty Collective

by Jo Boyden on Jul 04 2025
Happy with your skincare but craving something a little more powerful? Or maybe your current routine just isn’t delivering the results you want? Cue Vie Collection, your next-level skincare solution inspired by aesthetic medicine and packed with proven actives! Whether you’re concerned about deep wrinkles, dehydration, loss of firmness, or more, this advanced dermaceutical brand offers professional-grade formulas that deliver fast and lasting results, without the need for needles. Sound like the skincare for you? Keep reading to discover 4 expert-approved bestsellers from Vie that have earned glowing reviews from skincare experts, professional clients and BC customers alike.   1. Chrono Lines Ultra Smoothing Cream This powerhouse anti-ageing cream is like a time machine for your skin! Formulated to target all types of wrinkles—expression lines, dehydration lines, and deep-set wrinkles, it smooths and softens with a luxurious, silky texture. Why it’s loved: Enriched with skin-replenishing hyaluronic acid and peptides, this cream visibly reduces the depth and number of wrinkles. Beyond wrinkle correction, it delivers deep hydration and actively enhances the skin's natural firmness restoring elasticity for a more youthful, refined appearance. Its lightweight, melt-away finish absorbs beautifully, leaving your skin feeling incredibly soft and looking visibly smoother. “I love the scent and texture of this luxurious cream and it is the best wrinkle reducer I have found yet. I went to lunch with a friend the other day and had to convince her I did not get botox! Thanks Vie Collection for keeping me youthful!” – Jenny, BC Customer 2. Time Control Deep Wrinkles Firming Rich Cream For those seeking next-level age-correction and skin-plumping hydration, this rich cream is your ultimate go-to. It’s specifically formulated to firm sagging skin, reduce deep wrinkles, and restore suppleness. Why it’s loved: This rich, comforting cream is a powerhouse for mature skin. It combines retinol-like actives, shea butter, and peptides to smooth deep lines while improving the skin’s structure and density. The rich texture deeply nourishes, leaving skin feeling supple, firm, and deeply hydrated. “I was recommended this product from my salon and I am so pleased I purchased it. I’ve used a few anti-ageing creams but this has been phenomenal. My skin is definitely smoother and firmer and the lines around my eyes and on my forehead have dramatically improved. I highly recommend it!” – Emma 3. Mesoforce Hydra Revitalizing Cream Dehydrated? Dull? Fatigued skin? The cream is a hydration hero designed to mimic the effects of mesotherapy, without the needles. It floods the skin with moisture and energising ingredients to restore vitality and radiance. Why it’s loved: Loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid, it strengthens the skin barrier, delivers long-lasting hydration, and improves overall radiance giving your skin that coveted ‘lit-from-within’ glow. “This is the best face cream I've ever used! The revitalizing cream leaves my face feeling refreshed and I could see some noticeable difference after using it for a week. It also smells intoxicating!” – Sandra  4. Vita B3 Concentrated Solution One of the most sought-after ingredients in skincare today, niacinamide is known for its multi-tasking brilliance and Vie Collection’s B3 Concentrate delivers a potent dose. This serum tackles pigmentation, dullness, redness, and texture all while boosting skin resilience. It’s a must-have for almost every skin type! Why it’s loved: With a concentrated formula of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, this lightweight serum improves skin clarity, strengthens the barrier, and leaves skin looking smooth and refined. It's an incredibly versatile serum that can be layered with your favourite cream to boost its efficacy, leaving your skin refined, balanced, and beautifully luminous. “This has completely evened out my skin tone and reduced redness. I can’t be without it now.”  - Emma  And for the month of July, when you purchase one of the above best-selling creams, you’ll receive the outstanding Niacinamide rich Vita B3 Concentrated Solution for FREE.  What are you waiting for?
These are three of the best serums and the results prove why

These are three of the best serums and the results prove why

by Jo Boyden on Jan 31 2025
If there's one skincare product I personally can't do without, it's a good serum. When it comes to achieving that enviable radiant, glowing complexion, serums are the secret weapon you absolutely need in your skincare arsenal! Packed with potent, targeted ingredients, these lightweight powerhouses are designed to deliver impressive results for your skin, no matter your skin condition or concern, and fast! This is because, unlike your cleaners and moisturisers, serums are formulated with much smaller molecules which allows them to penetrate the deeper layers of your skin! What’s more they work as a booster for your skincare routine, enhancing the effectiveness of other products by prepping your skin to absorb them better. At Beauty Collective, we’re proud to stock some of the best serums on the market! And yes, we may be a little biased, but these aren’t just your average serums, they are professional strength serums that don’t just promise visible results, they really do deliver, and their results prove it! From tackling dryness to boosting radiance to minimising fine lines, keep reading to learn why these three serums have earned their spot at the top!   Vie Collection Serum De Vie – High Performance Youth ConcentrateFor those serious about combating signs of ageing If you’re searching for a serum that will take your skincare routine to the next level, Vie Collection Serum De Vie High Performance Concentrate is it! This luxurious serum is all about delivering visible, transformative results, making it perfect for anyone looking to tackle signs of ageing, dullness, or lacklustre skin. Its high-performance formula is packed with a blend of advanced active ingredients, including peptides and antioxidants, that work synergistically at a cellular level to protect skin cells while targeting fine lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity and hyperpigmentation to firm, smooth, rejuvenate and brighten the skin. What makes it so effective? The peptides in the serum stimulate collagen production, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while enhancing skin elasticity. Niacinamide slows the transfer of melanin to key parts of the skin to fade the look of dark spots and age spots, meanwhile, the antioxidants shield your skin from environmental stressors, leaving it brighter and more radiant.  The lightweight texture absorbs effortlessly, delivering an instant boost of hydration and nourishment without feeling heavy or greasy. And with regular use, you’ll notice your skin becoming firmer, plumper, and more youthful.  Whether you’re concerned about signs of ageing or looking for a concentrated boost to maintain your glow, this serum is a skincare investment you won’t regret and a recent study on 24 women aged 49 to 64 proves why. The women used the serum twice daily and after 2 months the outcome was; Collagen density increases: 191%Smoother Skin: 91%Plumper skin: 91% Pretty impressive right? It’s the ultimate weapon in your anti-ageing arsenal, believe me! “This is the best serum! I’m on my second bottle, I can see that my face improves a lot, more bright, healthy and firmer!” – Sarah M   Phytomer Souffle Marin Energizing Oxygenating SerumThe soothing serum that fights pollution and combats dull, devitalised skin If your skin has been feeling dull, tired, or simply in need of a breath of fresh air, Phytomer Souffle Marin Energizing Oxygenating Serum is your ultimate skin saviour. Designed to energize and revive fatigued complexions, this serum is like a deep inhale of ocean air for your skin thanks to its outstanding marine properties.  Its lightweight, refreshing formula is infused with marine-based ingredients that work to detoxify, hydrate, and restore a healthy glow, making it perfect for anyone exposed to pollution or daily stressors. What sets this serum apart is its ability to boost skin oxygenation. It helps your skin "breathe" better by stimulating microcirculation, which in turn revitalizes your complexion and restores its natural radiance. The inclusion of marine extracts not only helps eliminate toxins but also strengthens the skin’s defences against environmental damage. The result? Skin that feels energized, looks brighter, and appears more resilient to external aggressors. Don’t just take our word for it though, a recent trial by 22 women using the product twice daily for a month proved the excellent results!  More even skin tone: 91%More radiant skin: 95%Strengthened skin: 86%  With its silky texture and quick-absorbing formula, Phytomer Souffle Marin is wonderful to apply, whether you use it as part of your morning routine for a fresh start or at night to rejuvenate while you sleep.   “This is a fabulous product! My skin used to look dull all the time due to stress and pollution. After using this product it improved my skin with overall radiance . It makes my skin look brighter, fresher and younger looking ....! Love it.” – Joanne   Phytomer Hydrasea Ultra-Moisturizing SerumLike a burst of moisture for your skin If your skin is thirsty for hydration, this could be the serum you need! It’s a true oasis for dry and dehydrated skin I’m telling you as I use personally use it when my skin needs a moisture boost. This luxurious serum is specially formulated to deliver intense, long-lasting hydration, leaving your complexion plump, dewy, and full of life (fact!) Powered by Phytomer’s marine biotechnology expertise, the serum features an ultra-light texture that absorbs effortlessly into the skin, making it perfect for layering under your moisturiser or using on its own for a boost of hydration. But the magic lies in its star ingredient, weaving algae, a marine powerhouse known for its exceptional ability to retain water and restore moisture balance. Combined with other marine actives, this serum works to strengthen your skin’s natural barrier, lock in hydration, and protect against dryness caused by environmental stressors. So whether you’re battling tight, flaky skin or just want to maintain a healthy, hydrated glow year-round, this serum will have you covered. With continued use, you’ll notice your skin feeling softer, smoother, and more radiant. And we’re not the only one saying this! In a recent trial carried out by 20 women using the product twice daily for 14 days, these were the results; Skin immediately suppler and softer: 96%Skin is ideally moisturised after the first application: 83%Hydration levels restored: 83%Skin thirst as if completely quenched: 80% If hydration is the key to glowing skin (and it is!), Phytomer Hydrasea Ultra-Moisturizing Serum is the ultimate solution. Trust me, your skin will drink it up! “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
Customer favourites: The top BC beauty buys of 2024

Customer favourites: The top BC beauty buys of 2024

by Jo Boyden on Dec 20 2024
I know I might be biased, but at BC we are fortunate to offer an outstanding range of results driven, professional skincare, makeup and beauty essentials from cosmeceuticals to high performance vegan and organic products, but which products stole the spotlight this year you might be wondering? Whether you are looking to refresh your routine, are in search of that one game-changing product, or are simply interested in what others have been buying, we’ve rounded up the top 10 beauty buys on BC for 2024, 10 products from across our brands which our customers can’t get enough of and neither can we! Keep reading as there is something for everyone!  1. The hydrating cleanser – Pevonia Age Correction Hydrating Cleanser This outstanding cleanser has become one of BCs 2024 best-sellers thanks to its luxurious formula that deeply cleanses while nourishing the skin. Infused with anti-ageing ingredients including hyaluronic acid and collagen-boosting extracts, it gently removes impurities without stripping moisture. Loved for its ability to leave skin soft, radiant, and visibly youthful, it’s perfect for those seeking effective, skin-friendly results. "I love this cleanser and so does my skin. I have tried others but keep coming back to the Power Repair. Even my rosacea loves it." - Robyn Hobbs   2. The toning lotion - Phytomer Rosee Visage Toning Cleansing Lotion Phytomer Rosée Visage Toning Cleansing Lotion topped Beauty Collective’s 2024 bestseller list for its dual-action formula that cleanses and tones in one simple step! Enriched with rosewater and marine ingredients, it gently removes impurities while hydrating and soothing the skin. We personally love its refreshing scent and ability to leave skin soft, balanced, and glowing, and so do BCs customers! It really is a must-have for all skin types! Wondering why a lotion is another necessity when it comes to your skincare routine? Well a good lotion (or toner) will replenish moisture, balance (correcting skins pH), and soften skin, preparing it to absorb serums or creams more effectively. They can also target specific concerns like uneven tone or dullness! "Holy Grail toner! I have tried so many toners and this toner is my all time favourite. There's just something in this toner that truly leaves my skin better for use. Even after it dries off my skin does not feel tight or dry." - Barbara   3. The exfoliator – Pevonia Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser For those who crave radiant, even-toned skin, this luxurious, creamy exfoliator is a must. Packed with natural goodness including chamomile, calendula, French rose and jojoba beads, it brightens, smooths, soothes, and refines skin texture, making it a go-to for glowing results and many of BCs customers! "This is the BEST gentle exfoliator I have ever used. I have been using Pevonia for 5 years plus. I have sensitive skin and this exfoliator is perfect for my skin type. HIGHLY recommend." - Annalisa Robinson  4. The soothing serum – Pevonia Soothing Propolis Concentrate Pevonia’s Propolis Concentrate became Beauty Collective’s top-selling serum in 2024 due to its transformative benefits for sensitive and problematic skin. Packed with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, this natural serum soothes irritation, heals blemishes, and strengthens the skin barrier. BC customers love its fast-absorbing formula, visible results, and ability to deliver calm, radiant skin. "I can't go a day without this! The Soothing Propolis Concentrate brightens my skin immediately giving it an amazing glow. I use it every night and it must work miracles overnight because my skin looks flawless and bumps are reduced significantly by morning. This is truly a remarkable product, after trying sooooooo many antibiotics, creams and skincare products I have finally found a product to keep my breakouts at an all time low." - Shelley M   5. The De-Ageing Cream – Pevonia Age Correction Marine Collagen Cream Topping the list for yet another year, this global best-seller is outstanding! Enriched with marine collagen and hyaluronic acid, it deeply hydrates, firms, and smooths the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles (seriously!). Team BC and the BC customers alike rave about its lightweight texture, luxurious feel, and visible results in restoring a youthful glow! Perfect for all skin types, it has became a go-to for radiant, ageless skin. I personally LOVE it! "Still the best moisturiser around. Worth every penny! My skin just drinks it up and feels so smooth and plump. LOVE!" – Lene Simpson   6. The calming care cream – Pevonia RS2 Rosacea Cream This cream really has earned its spot among Beauty Collective’s top -selling products in 2024 due to its exceptional ability to calm and soothe sensitive, rosacea and redness-prone skin. Formulated with green tea, licorice, and chamomile, it targets rosacea symptoms by reducing inflammation, strengthening capillaries, and restoring hydration. Loved for its lightweight yet nourishing texture, BC customers praise it for delivering visibly calmer, healthier-looking skin, making it an outstanding option for sensitive complexions. "Amazing cream! I absolutely love RS2 Rosacea care cream. It's the only cream my face loves & does not break out in rashes since I've hit the post menopause aga. It's so hydrating & id be lost without this face cream." - Cherie Christie 7. The multi-tasking eye and face cream - Hubislab Active Eternal Eye & Face Cream New to Beauty Collective in 2024, this Korean skincare favourite became a top seller on BC in little to no time due to its multi-action benefits and luxurious formula. Infused with powerful peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, it effectively reduces fine lines, brightens dark circles, and deeply hydrates both the eye and face areas. It really is a go-to product for achieving youthful, radiant, and revitalized skin. 8. The Nourishing Night Cream – Phytomer Hydrasea Night Plumping Rich Cream This nourishing night cream became a top seller on Beauty Collective in 2024 for its deeply hydrating and rejuvenating benefits. Formulated with marine ingredients like Sea Water and Hydra-8 Complex, it intensely moisturises and plumps the skin overnight, reducing signs of dryness and fatigue. Its beautifully rich, luxurious texture literally envelopes skin while you sleep and you wake up to smoother, firmer, and a more radiant complexion in the morning no joke! It’s perfect for restoring vitality and we and the BC customers can’t get enough of it! "It works! I saw a noticeable difference starting after the first night of use. I’m using Structure during the day. My skin is noticeably smoother and more lifted. I’m very happy with the results!" – Sarah A 9. The de-puffing eye cream – Vie Collection Chrono Eyes Puffiness Dark Circles Wrinkle Cream Praised for its lightweight texture, fast absorption, and outstanding results, its no wonder this treatment cream for puffy peepers topped the charts in 2024 as a best seller. Infused with the best of the best when it comes to anti-ageing, nourishing and revitalizing ingredients including vitamin c, peptides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, it visibly reduces puffiness, minimizes dark circles, and smooth wrinkles while deeply nourishing the delicate eye contour. " This is a wonderful eye cream, it gives immediate gratification thanks to a pearlescent finish that instantly brightens the eye area and it has definitely calmed my puffiness, lightened by dark circles and even smoothed my wrinkles! It’s truly a fabulous eye cream that is well worth the price tag." – Lisa M   10. The anti-ageing eye gel – Pevonia C Evolutive Eye Gel Enriched with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and ginkgo biloba, this lightweight gel is loved by BC customers and staff alike. It’s the perfect cooling gel to visibly brighten dark circles, reduce puffiness, and smooth fine lines. Customers love it’s refreshing, non-greasy formula that absorbs quickly, making it ideal for daily use. Its ability to deliver visibly brighter, firmer, and youthful-looking eyes also solidified its popularity! "Have totally fallen in love with this product! It's cooling around the eyes without that tight feeling you sometimes get with other gel eye creams. Definitely reduced puffiness around the eyes. Highly recommend!!" - Miriam Kaye 11. The most-loved mask – ELES Hydrating & Brigthening Sheet Mask ELES Hydrating & Brightening Sheet Mask was a 2024 bestseller on Beauty Collective due to its exceptional formula and immediate results. Infused with powerful antioxidants and hyaluronic acid, this mask deeply hydrates, brightens, and rejuvenates the skin. 1 Its luxurious sheet mask material and soothing essence provide a spa-like experience, leaving skin soft, radiant, and refreshed. "This is a really lovely mask. It was hydrating and my skin felt very nice after using it. I recommend using it with a nice oil bath or before bed, as you don't wash it off. - Simone 12.  The formidable foundation - ELES Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15 This multitasking wonder continues to top the charts for its breathable, buildable coverage and natural finish. Infused with skin-loving minerals, it provides SPF protection while evening out your complexion, making it ideal for busy mornings!! Plus it starts as a liquid and transforms into a velvety powder finish, providing the perfect balance between coverage and lightweight wear. Oh and it's enriched with vitamins A, C and E, making it ideal for those who want a foundation that cares for their skin! “I have been using this product for 10 years+ and cannot fault it. It is light, silky and even though my skin is oil based it does not leave it clogged like many other foundations I have used previously. I absolutely recommend anyone to try it to see how beautiful it is to wear.” – Debrah      13. The sunscreen - Sunscreen SPF 40 with Blue Light Shield We all know wearing daily sunscreen is a must to protect skin against harmful sun rays, but this sunscreen takes it to the next level! It’s a true triple threat, since its formulated with an exclusive mineral formula including both zinc and iron oxides to shield skin from harmful sun rays, blue light and pollution! It delivers all-natural protection with the addition of zinc oxide which acts to form a protective seal over the skin to reflect blue light away. It rubs into skin seamlessly without leaving a white cast or greasy residue behind. And even better, the formula is reef-safe and works for all skin types and tones. So worth the investment in the BC customers books! "Love this product it gives all day sun protection doesn’t mark clothing and gives my skin a healthy glow I’m hooked!" - Jan Carlisle   These top 10 beauty buys are customer-approved favourites for a reason! Whether you’re looking to enhance your glow, hydrate deeply, or simplify your routine, these products are the perfect starting point.
5 products that will bring your dry skin back to life

5 products that will bring your dry skin back to life

by Jo Boyden on Aug 03 2020
If you’re like me, or the ‘old’ me should I say! You’re one of many who suffer from dry skin. I’m talking dry, dehydrated and lacklustre, only made worse in the winter months thanks to the cooler, windy, weather, and constant need for indoor heating which let’s face it sucks the life out of our already devitalised complexions!So if you need to breathe some life back into your dry, lifeless skin, these products, I personally promise, will be a lifesaver, what’s more, they come highly recommended by our customers and the BC experts too! Pevonia Rejuvenating Dry Skin CreamFormulated with some of the best natural ingredients to counteract dry skin including pear seed extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen and Shea Butter, this deeply nourishing and skin smoothing cream diminishes dry and flaky skin while combatting fine lines and wrinkles for a truly rejuvenated, hydrated appearance. “I have tried numerous products whose purpose is to hydrate and soften dry skin but this is the only product that I have found that actually accomplishes this goal. I have used this product for nearly five years and have no plans to use any other product than this in the future. Actually, I love the entire Pevonia Dry Skin line of products!” Sarah S Pevonia Vitaminic ConcentrateIf you don’t have a nightly skincare ritual, start now by introducing Pevonia’s Vitaminic Concentrate. You will thank me later. This soothing, silky oil with the most amazing mandarin aroma, is worth its weight in gold! It’s fast-absorbing and radically combats dryness by locking in hydration and delivering moisture that stays! So you’ll wake up to smooth, supple and seriously glowy skin every morning. “This product has saved my dry skin especially during the colder months. You put it on after cleansing and it is absorbed right away. It is a dry oil and is just wonderful.” Amelia G Phytomer Nutritionelle Dry Skin Rescue CreamSalvation for even the most dry as a desert skin! This soft, silky rich cream incorporates a cocktail of marine and plant oils including organic glasswort, organic buckwheat, apricot kernel, shea butter and hydratfusion, to bring comfort and hydration all day long. Say goodbye to tight, uncomfortable and parched skin and hello to a suppler, soft and visibly plumped complexion. “This is glorious. My skin feels so soft and plump after I use it.” Lisa DHyaluronic Acid Hydra SerumLiquid gold! The powerhouse serum packs a punch as it delivers a burst of hydration to seriously thirsty skin. Formulated with one of the highest concentrations of hyaluronic acid on the market (12%) combined with marine collagen and hibiscus esculentus extract, it eliminates dryness almost instantly while maintaining surface hydration throughout the day. It leaves the skin’s texture softer, plumper, and firmer while looking healthier, luminous, and supple. “I have just started using this serum and the results are already noticeable. My skin is so much more youthful! Smoother, plumper and visibly radiant! I couldn’t recommend more highly!!” Marie C Vie Collection Mesoforce Hyaluronic Acid Vitamin MaskTaking its inspiration from mesotherapy – a technique which uses injections of vitamins, minerals and plant extracts to deeply rejuvenate and nourish your skin – this mask, rich in vitamins and hyaluronic acid, visibly revitalizes for a more radiant, smoothed and plumped complexion. “My skin was feeling patchy with the changing seasons, but after one application of this mask it felt better moisturised and fresher. Dry, flaky patches were soothed and smoothed. I’ve used it once or twice a week since and my skin tends to feel plump and fresh for a good 4 days after using the mask. Very gentle and soothing.” A McBride