Hottest New Skincare Right Now: Ren, Lancôme, Caudalie, Nuxe...

Wanna know what's new on our beauty market? Well, I've gathered a pretty big bunch of newly released products for face, lips and body. Some being instantly purchased after the release and some being kindly sent out to try. If you want to be updated, then you should keep on reading.

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Želite slediti novostim na našem kozmetičnem trgu, pa je prevelika poplava izdelkov? Brez skrbi, jaz vam bom stvar olajšala s to objavo, kjer sem nabrala le najbolj zanimive in večinoma naravne izdelke, ki ponudijo le najboljše za nego obraza, telesa in ustnic. Jaz sem nad nekaterimi enostavno presenečena in bilo bi škoda, da se kateri od njih po pomoti spregleda. Če ste pripravljeni na negovalno raziskovanje, pa le nadaljujte z branjem.

Lancôme Énergie de Vie Liquid Moisturiser (around 30-35€ for 30ml, Lancôme counters) is a freshly released skincare for busy women, who need to add glow to their skincare regime. Lancôme refers the effect as a post-gym glow, that natural inner radiance, visible directly on your skin. Liquid Moisturiser is a Korean kind-of-thing as it's meant to be a liquidy, lightweight moisturiser that sinks into the skin in seconds. No more heavy-duty formulas for summer, bye! It's filled with antioxidants like goji berries and lemon balm oil, while you can easily layer other day creams or SPF protection without heavy filling. As of now, I can only report it's pretty lightweight liquid, that instantly sinks into the skin. I will report more after I thoroughly test out this energy gem.

Lancôme Énergie de Vie Tekoči Vlažilec (okoli 30-35€ za 30ml, Lancôme prodajna mesta v Muller, Nama, Maxi in Kompas Shop) je čisto sveže lansirana novost, najverjetneje o Lancôme Énergie de Vie tudi prvič berete. Linija je namenjena vsem mladim ženskam, ki imajo popolnoma zapolnjene urnike in živijo stresno življenje. Sam fokus linije je na antioksidantih kot so goji jagode in limonski izvleček, saj preprečijo staranje kože. Obenem pa Énergie de Vie podari koži naraven sijaj, kot bi ravno končali s svojo najljubšo telovadbo. Tekstura tega Tekočega Vlažilca se zgleduje po trendni teksturi iz Koreje, saj se v kožo takoj vpije, hkrati pa zagotavlja dovolj vlage kot naravna krema za obraz. Super inovacija za poletje, saj lahko odvržemo težke teksture in potenje. Kljub temu, se lahko čez izdelek zlahka slojijo še dodatni izdelki, če imate potrebo po bolj hranljivi negi. Čudovita inovacija izpod rok Lancôma. Več vtisov sledi kmalu.

Who doesn't want to be fresh like a lemon in summer? Nuxe outdid themselves again, as their organic Bio Beaute line got freshly squeezed products. Nuxe Toning & Nourishing Satin-touch Oil (17,50€ for 100ml, pharmacies worldwide) applies like a dream, as it's satiny dry on the touch and smells like a lemon-vanilla sorbet. Yum! Definitely my kind of scent, sweet but slightly sour like lemons. It should hydrate, nourish and tone your body with verbena extract from Corsica. Bio sesame oil gives satin touch and it's also good for your body and soul in Ayurveda (yes, I'm slightly broading my horizons). This dry oil doesn't leave greasy film and it's filled with vitamin E. It already won a prize from Vorte Beauty magazine, which is always a good sign. Nuxe 24hr Refreshing Deodorant (8,50€ for 50ml, pharmacies worldwide) has the same lemony-vanilla scent with a touch of herbs (I see sage, rosemary and verbena high on ingredient's list). It's in a roll-on form, which is not my favourite as I have to wait with my clothing. I could easily detect the scent of the deodorant all day, which is another good sign in natural deodorant department. It's not the best at protecting but it does minimise odor through the day. Which is understandable, as it's paraben, aluminium salt and alcohol free. Only thumbs up for now.

Kdo si ne želi biti svež kot limona na vroč poletni dan? Nuxe je zopet prekosil samega sebe, saj je Bio Beaute liniji dodal novo iztisnjene poletne izdelke, ki vsebujejo citronko s Korzike. Nuxe Satenasto Olje (15,75€ za 100ml, na Sophia ali v lekarnah) se nanaša božansko, saj je resnično lahkotno kot suho olje in hkrati zelo žametno na dotik. Sam vonj je neverjeten, saj spominja na limonin kolač z vanilijo. Kljub sladkemu vonju, je koža še vedno osvežena. Večji del bio sezamovega olja pa poskrbi za čutila, telo in duha - vsaj po ajurvedskih načelih. Obenem nahrani, navlaži, gladi in tonira kožo. Satenasto Olje je komaj dodobra prišel na kozmetični trg in je že pobral nagrado francoske revije Votre Beaute, kar je vedno dober znak. Novost je tudi Nuxe 24hr Osvežujoči Dezodorant (7,65€ za 50ml, na Sophia ali v lekarnah), ki ima enak vanilijev-limonin vonj s primesjo vodic žajblja, rožmarina in citronke. Deodorant je v tekoči obliki s roll-on kroglico, ki meni ni sicer najljubša oblika. Kljub temu, deodorant lepo zakrije neprijeten vonj čez dan, na žalost pa ne prepreči potenja. Kar je vsesplošna slabost naravnih deodorantov, saj ne vsebujejo aluminijevih soli, parabenov in alkohola. Zaenkrat pohvale za oba produkta.

Weleda Evening Primrose joined Weleda family for a reason. Primrose is known for it's healing and protecting abilities, making it great for your skincare. It nourishes, protects and gives natural glow to the skin, that's why I became really interest in their Night Cream (23,95 for 30ml, Feelunique) and Cream for Eyes & Lips (22,95€ for 10ml, Feelunique). It's actually meant for more mature skin, but that didn't stop me from achieving perfectly radiant skin. Both have a strong floral scent that's typical for Weleda but they're superb in texture department. It should also re-activate your skin cell metabolism to increase natural glow and toned skin. A lovely natural, organic alternative to combat first lines and achieving radiant skin.

Kaj je novega pri Weledi? Poleg nove slovenske spletne strani, se je njihovi organski liniji pridružil tudi svetlin, ki je že dolgo časa poznan po sposobnosti globinskega vlaženja, obnavljanja kože in povečanja naravnega sijaja kože. Linija za nego obraza je sicer namenjena starejšim ženskam po 40.letu, katere potrebujejo dodatno spodbudo pri delovanju kožnih celic. Kljub temu, me je izjemno pritegnila zmožnost povečanja sijaja, kar je vedno dobrodošlo na moji dokaj suhi koži. Nočna Krema s svetlinovim oljem (23,95€ za 30ml, Tamaschi ali Muller & DM) je obogatena tudi z incha inchi oljem in oljem pšeničnih kalčkov, ki kožo krepijo in bogato nahranijo. Linija ima značilno močan cvetlični vonj in vedno lepo mazljive teksture. Prav tako je zanimiva Krema za okrog oči in ustnice (22,95€ za 10ml, Tamaschi ali Muller & DM), ki učvrsti in minimalizira videz drobnih gubic.

Belweder are plant-based lipbalms (4,75-6,60€, pharmacies) made in France. Belweder is fun, youthful, energising and trendy. I adore their packaging and I'm stunned looking at the ingredients. They have a perfect balance of pleasant texture, lovely scents, cute packaging and amazing ingredients, no kidding. Each sort has a different scent, that is pretty much subtle but really yummy. For example, Antioxidant Lip balm is a perfect example of orange creamsicle. Lip Glow smells like vanilla strawberry and gives a tint (similar to Dior Lip Glow), while push-up lipbalms are just as good as EOS-looking sphere balms. I'm in love so be prepared for an indepth review in the near future. If I'm not mistaken, they are widely available in Nederlands, Germany, Poland and France.

Belweder so rastlinski balzami za ustnice (4,75€-6,60€, na spletu in kmalu po lekarnah v Sloveniji), ki so ravnokar vstopili v Slovenijo. Francoska znamka, ki se lahko kosa z opevanimi EOS balzami. Še bolje, teksture so lepše mazljive, vonji prečudoviti, sestavine naravne in embalaža izjemno ljubka. Vsaka barva ima svoj namen in svoj vonj: Oranžna kroglica balzama je polna antioksidantov in diši kot jugoslovanska pomarančna lučka. Medtem ko roza sferica Lip Glow doda malce naravne roza tinte (podobno Dior Lip Glow). Vsi balzami na potisk imajo podobne vonje in okuse, razen to, da so v veliko bolj priročni embalaži kot standardni balzami. Vsi dišijo božansko, kljub temu, da so vonji dokaj naravni, prijetni in nevsiljivi. Več o teh ljubkih balzamih si lahko preberete v prihodnjih objavah. Trenutno so na voljo v ljubljanskih lekarnah, se pa počasi širijo po ostalih lekarnah po Sloveniji.

Ren Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial (40€ for 40ml, online or Ren counters) or overnight miracle worker easily deserves to be on my top skincare list. Easily as that, Ren never disappoints and I can 100% guarantee you'll be surprised with all of their products. They're simply the best, still (I've been raving about Clay Cleanser here). Their prices are not so pocket-friendly but they'll deliver with amazing results on your skin. Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial gives instant results in the morning as it exfoliates with AHAs, lactic and glycolic acid. Skin is resurfaced and acids help to get rid of melanin and skin blemishes. Omega oils and sodium lactate rehydrate and heal. Skin looks plump, radiant, refined and smoother than before. I treat myself to this night cream every 1-2 times a week, treating this wonder like a pure diamond. Note, that the acids sting a little when the night facial is applied. On top of all, REN doesn't test on animals, it's 100% plant-based and has fantastic ingredients.

Ren Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial (40€ za 40ml, na spletu in Muller) bi lahko oklicala kar nočni čudež. Z največjo hitrostjo se je povzpel na lestvico mojih najljubših negovalnih izdelkov, kar ne preseneča, saj je Ren ena izmed najbolj zanesljivih znamk na tržišču. Britanci še kako dobro vedo, kaj delajo, saj vsak Ren produkt preseneti z rezultati v minimalnem času. Zato tudi 100% jamčim za njih, ker me še nikoli niso razočarali (o Ren sem že pisala tukaj). Čeprav so cene primerne sami kakovosti, vedno rade volje kupim kakšen njihov izdelek za sijaj kože. Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial dokaže učinkovitost čez noč, saj kožo obnavlja in izboljša s AHA kislinami ter mlečno in glikolno kislino. Obenem jo intenzivno navlaži, izboljša in nahrani. Kremo uporabljam kot redek diamant - enkrat ali dvakrat na teden je popolnoma dovolj, da se znebim nepravilnosti in mozoljčkov, obenem pa spet pridobim zdrav sijaj kože. Čisto normalno je, da izdelek malce zapeče ob stiku s kožo. Kot češnja na smetani je Ren prav tako 100% rastlinska znamka, ne testira na živalih in vsebuje neverjetne sestavine.

If you're already annoyed with bugs and other creepy insects that suck your blood, L'Occitane might have the au-naturel solution. L'Occitane Verveine Outdoor Body Spray (12,70€ for 100ml, online & L'Occitane stores) is a newly added thingy to protect you when you're discovering outdoors. Not only it smells refreshingly citrusy and sour, it also has essential oils of geranium, lavender, eucalyptus, verbena, lemongrass and mint. Not everyone's cup of tea but it's a pretty neat solution to avoid unpleasant bugs. Scent kind of reminds me of dog collar repellents, while still being much more fresh, juicy, sour and bitter like verveine itself.

Če se že jezite nad motečimi žuželkami, ki se rade poslužijo vaše krvi, potem ima L'Occitane au-naturel rešitev za vas. L'Occitane Citronkina Meglica za Telo (12,70€ za 100ml, na spletu ali L'Occitane trgovine) je nova pridobitev že skoraj tradicionalne Citronke. Je čudovita meglica za uporabo v naravi, saj ima dodana eterična olja sivke, geranije, mete in evkaliptusa. Mešanica deluje kot odganjalec mrčesa, še vedno pa boste dišali po osvežujoči citronki. Priznam, da me mešanica na hitro malce spominja na pasje ovratnice za odvračanje klopov, vendar je vonj še vseeno subtilen, sočen, osvežujoč in prijeten na koži. Poleg tega sem opazila, da težko prenašam toaletne vodice drugih znamk, odkar sem se privadila na bolj naravne dišave L'Occitane. Zanimivo.

Caudalie Vinosource got brand new quadruplets for moisturising young skin. Pink is never a wrong answer and the entire line looks like an ombre of pinks. Ombre goes from ultra light textures and mattifying properties for combination/sensitive skin up to ultra rich formulas for very dry, dry and normal skin. I got the second darkest tube, which is Moisture Recovery Cream (28,35€ for 40ml, online) for dry skin. For now, it's pretty moisturising and nourishing. Oils from boraga and grapes are replenishing, while polyphenols from grape seeds and hyluaronic acid gives that extra kick of moisture and protects from free radicals. As always, texture is utterly pleasant and easy to use in the morning and evening.

Caudalie Vinosource liniji se je rodil nov četvorček nege obraza za mlado kožo. Roza barva ni nikoli napačen odgovor, zato so celotno linijo preoblekli v pravo pink ombre simfonijo. Formule se razlikujejo glede na barvo in potekajo od svetlo roza za mešano/mastno kožo pa vse do fuksije in vijolično roza za suhe, normalne in zelo suhe tipe kože. Jaz sem dobila 2.najtemnejši odtenek, Vinosource Obnavljajoča Krema (28,35€ za 40ml, Vivaderm ali Muller), kar pomeni, da je primerna za suh tip kože. Zaenkrat je krema prijetno vlažilna in hkrati malce gostejša. Olje borage in grozdja še izdatno nahrani kožo in zadrži vlago, medtem ko polifenoli grozdnih pešk poskrbijo za zaščito pred prostimi radikali. Hialuronska kislina prav tako lepo veže vlago za mladosten sijaj. Krema je primerna za dnevno in nočno nego.

Which product caught your attention recently? Any recommendations? 

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Cleanser Collection Overview for Dry Skin

Truthfully, skincare products are the most boring items one can review on the blog. I much more prefer fun, beautiful makeup products but I tend to research ''skincare future buys'' as a necessary obligation. Nobody want to spend lots of money on a product that doesn't work, right? I did however noticed increased interest in some of my previous skincare reviews so I might just bite the bullet and offer you a quick overview of my current cleansers. Since I usually invest in good face creams rather than cleansers, I was pretty confused looking at my increased cleanser collection. A few of them are my sister's belongings because she likes to invest in good quality cleansers - total opposite of me. While that has bonus points for me trying them out, I might as well review all of them. Keep in mind I have normal to dry skin, with some enlarged pores around my nose. My nose is usually quite flaky and cheeks are somehow dry. 

Since I'm usually dealing with overly dry skin and flakiness, I will start with butter cleansers.

A while ago I got Antipodes Grapeseed Butter Cleanser from Maja as it didn't work for her skintype. Now while she wanted to get rid of it, I absolutely ADORE it! It is one of the most buttery things I've ever tried. While it doesn't remove eye makeup completely (stubborn mascara) it leaves a luxurious feeling on the skin. My skin feels nourished after using Antipodes with a warm wash cloth. I use this butter almost as a special treat when my skin is feeling extra dull and flaky. Totally worth the hefty price tag (32€ for 75g on FeelUnique), not to mention effective natural ingredients. Most definitely a repurchase.

The Body Shop Chamomile Cleansing Butter on the other hand doesn't even compare to Antipodes. Sure, it's great for cleansing dry skin but it has a ''coconut oil type'' of texture. It warms up into an oil and feels a bit silicone-y. I do enjoy using it but my eyes can't handle this formula too well. Will repurchase as an extra step in cleansing my face (and skipping  eyes). The Body Shop is sold (almost) worldwide here.

Best UK Cleansers

Soap & Glory The Ultimelt is a hot cloth cleanser that I honestly used only once. It's a new addition to my stash but so far...everything is great. You get an extra hot cloth with the cleanser so basically any monkey would know how to properly use it to full extent. It's a thick cream that leaves your skin feeling nourished without any tightening feeling. It removes makeup but I suggest it using as your second step of cleansing. I would repurchase but it's unfortunately sold only in UK.

N7 Cleansing Oil is another UK gem. I love it for removing entire makeup since it foams up with water. It's also great for a face massage before you wash it off. Would love to repurchase. 

Simple Moisturising Facial Wash cleanses gently and doesn't strip oils from skin. It's super gentle around the eyes and has a creamy gel consistency. A great bargain makeup remover. I would repurchase if it wasn't only UK and US based.

Now onto DM and Muller cleansers.

CadeVera Mildes Reinigungsschaum is a Muller brand item with affordable price. Foam cleanser in a pink bottle is meant for all skin types, has strawberry scent, contains panthenol for suiting irritated skin and removes makeup quite effortlessly. A bargain cleanser for 1,99€ in Muller. Definitely a repurchase. 

Balea Reinigungs Schaum for normal/combination skin cleanses gently but does nothing extra to impress. It's just a standard quality product without any scent. I repurchased several of these since they're convenient to find (all DM stores) and remove face makeup. Still debating on repurchasing. 

Balea peelings are usually a disappointment but Balea Creme Peeling surprised me with it's creamy texture and tiny, quite harsh peeling bits. They're not your standard peeling balls but something a bit more effective and gritty. It's great for getting rid of dry, flaky skin on the nose. Doesn't leave a residue on the skin. I might repurchase in the future. Balea skincare products usually cost 2-5€.

Natura Siberica Exfoliating Face Scrub is another scrub gem. Natura Siberica is an all natural, ecological skincare brand from Russia. I wasn't expecting much since packaging usually fools about the quality. However, this scrub has a pleasant berry scent, it's not silicone-y and has an interesting scrub texture with fine bits for a pleasant exfoliation. I will definitely repurchase. They retail for around 5,50€ in Tuš drugstores. 

Balea Reinigungs Ol-Fluid is supposedly an oil based cleanser for dry skin. Oh boy, this was a total disaster. Not only they're quite expensive for Balea (I think they're around 3/4€ for 100ml) but they leave a horrible residue afterwards. I really wish we had a good oil cleanser out here but this just doesn't cut it. It's actually a mousse with oil that doesn't cleanse well enough. Won't repurchase. 

Balea Reinigungs Mousse is a total opposite of Ol-Fluid. Has a mousse texture but strips every inch of moisture out of the skin. A squeaky clean skin that feels tighten, almost like using soap on your face. No, thank you. And how ironic is the soap free sign? I'm not repurchasing.

Ren Skincare won me over with this amazing white clay cleanser. Ren Clarifying Clay Cleanser sounds like an effective product for oily skin types. But that's not the only case. This particular cleanser saved my sister's skin, literally. She had some major breakouts that didn't seem to stop. Her skin was sorted out in a month with Ren. I was intrigued by softness of my skin after the first usage. It's a creamy/clay formula that doesn't dry out your skin but cleanses your pores at the same time. It's actually difficult to explain - a perfect gentle cleanser for all skin types. Oily skin is well cleansed, yet dry skin gets nourishment. It cleanses but gives something nourishing to the skin - just amazing. A definite repurchase. You can get Ren in Muller and online.

A-Derma Emollient Cleansing Oil was my desperate buy from the pharmacy. I really wanted to try my first oil cleanser and I've ended up with this french, natural skincare. This is actually a face and body cleanser for atopic/very dry skin. It cleansed my face quite well yet it was still a bit too drying for my liking. However, I used up entire bottle exclusively on my face which means a lot. It was gentle enough and had a pleasant oil texture, similar to N7 Cleansing oil. I also like the fact that is all natural, fragrance free and suitable for babies. I might repurchase in the future but I'm currently eyeing Nuxe Reve de Miel Cleansing Gel. I got a 400ml bottle for around 16€ on offer. You can find A-Derma in pharmacies, Boots and Escentual.

As you may have noticed, I have a mixture of various cleansers from different locations. If I had to choose my favorites I would say: My absolute favorite UK cleanser is N7 Cleansing Oil and I envy all of you who can get it easily in Boots. My favorite ''middle Europe'' (Germany, Austria and others) are definitely CadeVera Milder Reinigungsschaum and Natura Siberica Exfoliating Scrub. For brands that are available worldwide I would highly recommend Ren Clarifying Clay Cleanser (here), Antipodes Grapeseed Butter Cleanser (here) and The Body Shop Camomile Butter Cleanser (here). If you like to use only one step in your cleansing routine, these might not work for you. I like to start cleansing my skin with a cheaper cleanser and end with another, more high quality one. I cleanse my eyes with coconut oil before or afterwards. Keep in mind I have still tons of cleansers to try out. Maybe there's a hidden gem that's still waiting for me. What do you recommend? Which is your favorite cleanser of the moment?