solalhealthyaging – Cathi Trevor

It feels like March has flown by in a whirlwind! As the month draws to a close I’m finishing up a few amazing products that I’ll definitely be repeat buying. Here’s a round up of my March empties:

BIODERMA PHOTODERMA TINTED PROTECTIVE CREAM M SPF50
I adore this tinted protective cream. It ticks all the boxes: moisturising, high SPF, and just the right amount of tint to leave you looking fresh-faced and chirpy. I’ve been using this as an alternative to a foundation as it’s
lightweight, doesn’t sink into my lines and wrinkles and gives me just the right of colour and coverage for everyday wear.
It comes in two tones, this one being the darker shade. The lighter is a fraction too light, but will be perfect for winter months. My dermatologist recommended this one specifically for protection as I work under camera lights
for most of the day. I’ll be eeking out the last drop with a pair of scissors in a day or two before heading off to buy again!

Available at Dischem R265

EUCERIN ELASTICITY + FILLER FACE OIL
I’m a long-time Eucerin fan as it’s a reputable brand that really delivers, and with a good price
point too. Face oils and serums are important to include in your beauty regime.
In short, face oils provide intense hydration while serums
contain active ingredients to target specific skin concerns, such as pigmentation, skin
brightening, balancing, and moisture barrier repair. The consistency of Eucerin Elasticity + Filler Face Oil is super lightweight, it sinks in easily, and doesn’t feel
oily at all! I’ve bought this product a few times to reapply during the day as it gives a
fab boost of extra moisture (and I really need it in my aircon environment!)
Dermatological skincare and clinically tested.

Available at Clicks R459

(they have a special on at the moment, buy any 3 Eucerin products and get the cheapest for free)

SOLAL SKIN OIL TO CLEANSER
Solal is another brand I’m seriously into, and it’s a local brand too. I grew up washing
my face with Pears soap (that smell!), but happily moved on to a myriad of different cleansers over the years as I discovered there was more to life than soap! I love using foamy cleansers as
they feel like they are really getting to work, and this one is no exception! The oil to
milk cleanser piqued my interest as on contact with water it changes into a milky
liquid that foams up and feels super clean and soft on the skin. I do have makeup
removers but sometimes am pushed for time so want a multi-functional product
that cleans properly, and also most importantly removes mascara, and thankfully this cleanser
does that.
I’ve been chatting with two of my favourite makeup artists about mascaras and
am still deciding which one to buy next – I’ll fill you in next time!

AVAILABLE SOLALSKIN ONLINE R209

That’s it for today and guess what – it’s Friday!!! Yay or what!

Happy day

Cath

If you love beauty products that address ageing healthily with minimal effort then SOLAL multifunctional products will resonate with you. I was fortunate to be sent SOLAL Hydration Serum and SOLAL Even Tone Serum which both target my anti-ageing concerns of mature dehydrated skin; here’s what I thought.

SOLAL use multiple actives per formulation at optimal concentrations with no harmful ingredients. Promises? Highly effective active ingredients with long lasting moisture to the skin, repairing the skins barrier and helps with firmness.

SOLAL Hydration Serum for dry dehydrated sensitized skin:

Key ingredients include Jojoba seed oil to provide soothing benefits, omega 7 fatty acids to restore the skin barrier and promote intense moisturization. Niacinamide offers multiple benefits for blemish prone skin, improves enlarged pores, improves uneven skin tone and dullness and also has skin restoring properties to plump and hydrate skin.

Hepotapeptide-34 increases hydration and restores youthful vitality and one of my favourite ingredients, hyaluronic acid for intense hydration!

I loved the non greasy silky texture for easy application and for extra TLC, I applied serum with my little jade roller to boost circulation and (hopefully), minimize fine lines. I use two pumps of serum that easily covered my face and neck area.

Solal Even Tone Serum

Promises? Helps to reduce hyper-pigmentation and brighten and restore youthful vitality.

Ingredients include jojoba oil, cross-linked hyaluronic acid and Niacianamide (assists in a more even skin, helps with enlarged pores and general improvement in suppleness hydration and smoothness. Hepta peptides restore and protect against effects of UV exposure and pollution in the skin.

After cleansing skin I applied a generous amount (two pumps) of Even Skin Tone Serum, then a moisturiser (I am using another brand and it works well together).

I used the former serum combined with a moisturiser first and then moved onto the latter serum. Any preferences? I think they both are fantastic products and also get my stamp of approval as they are a local brand ( #supportlocal) and have excellent price points.

SOLAL products have no animal testing, are clinically and dermatologically tested and suitable for all skin types.

SOLAL Hydration Serum for dry dehydrated sensitized skin and Solal Even Tone Serum ZAR439 each