The Decleor Skincare Edit.
This post contains gifted items.
When it comes to skin care, I love trying new products. Slathering on the serums, dousing myself in toners and covering myself in a blanket of cream. I have my firm favourites and products that I go back to time and time again. I started up my Skin Care Diaries series and whilst I have let it fall over the last few months, I will be adding more to it. There are some skin care items that come into your life that make you wonder why on earth you haven’t used them before and how much of a difference they have made to your skin. Decléor is one of those brands and I have been blown away by luxurious formulations and incredible spa like scents.
Decléor is a French botanical beauty brand that emphasises the skincare benefits of essential oils to help the skin, body and mind. Using a high concentration of active ingredients within their formulations, Decléor can bring an an home spa and aromatherapy experience to you in just a few simple steps. I love watching their Instagram Stories as they show you step by step how to achieve an at home spa experience using their products and how to place them on your face and body for a wonderfully relaxed pamper.
The scent ranges are all designed to use their properties to improve your skin.
- Green Mandarin – for energy boosting
- Neroli Bigarade – for balance and radiance
- Lavender Fine – for firming and anti-ageing
- White Magnolia – for moisturising and refining for mature skin
- Cica Botanic Eucalyptus – to soothe, repair and protect
One of the products that has stood out to me since I have been using Decléor is the Night Balm and I have to say that it’s been a product that has changed my evening routine for the better. I have three different balms and as you can see the Green Mandarin has taken quite the battering. I adore it! A pea sized amount of the balm is all that you need and I rub it into my hands before holding my hands over my face and inhale in the aromatherapy blend. The then apply to the skin bit by bit. I work the balm in on my pressure points; under the brow from the bridge of the nose but making sure I avoid my eyes, the temples and the jaw line. I then use the rest all over my face. The balm sinks into the skin with ease and leaves a silky residue that works overnight to restore the moisture in my skin, leaving my face looking glowing and smooth come morning.
I openly admit how terrible I am with eye cream but since the back end of last year, I have actually been using an eye cream frequently each morning and almost every single evening. I have noticed a difference and now I have been kicking myself for not getting into the routine earlier. One of the eye creams that I have been applying is the Decléor Plum Eye Cream. I have been using this in the morning and as it’s suitable for mature skin, it’s helping with fine lines. Although the product is using the Plum formulation, the product itself is actually fragrance free. The applicator and spatula encourages a massage technique when you apply and it’s making my eyes look much more open and wide awake. The Eye Bright technology of the formulation means that it contains pearlescent, light reflecting particles which conceal dark circles and reduce my little wrinkles. It’s such a beautiful product and I find myself reaching for it on no makeup days to make it look like I’ve been fully rested.
I was extremely lucky to receive a gift from Look Fantastic containing a pot of the Decléor Cica-Botanic Eucalyptus Balm which has been designed for use on the body. It’s a perfect product for if you have dry skin and I’ve been using it on my knees, ankles and elbows as well as that horrible chicken skin I get on my arms. If you know, you know. The formulation with the eucalyptus has healing properties to soothe and repair as well as protect. Within two weeks, I have noticed a marked improvement on my chicken skin and thankfully it looks a lot less visible than what it did. It also smells incredible and as it is a balm, you can really work in the product into your skin at leisure and give a massage into those areas like your knees and ankles that wouldn’t usually get much love on a daily basis. There is 30% off Decléor at Look Fantastic at the moment however if you aren’t shopping right now, you can use my discount code in the future to get 15% off – ANOUSHKA_LF.
I feel that whilst I have night creams and balms down to a tee, I find that I struggle with day creams. Whilst I’m at home, it’s not so much of a problem as I’m not going anywhere but when I’m out and about, if the cream is too rich or heavy then I find that I’ve lost most of my makeup by the time I reach the office. I’m using this time wisely to try many creams to see which ones are the most suitable for work and home days and part of my trial has brought me to the Decléor Day Creams, in particular the Neroli Bigarade Rich Day Cream for dehydrated skin and the Lavender Fine Light Day Cream for mature skin. Out of the two, I do find that the Lavender Fine is actually too rich for me for a day cream. I believe this is due to the formulation as it is for mature skin so it will naturally be heavier than a cream intended for younger skin. I am still using it but I find that it’s more suited for a non makeup or minimal makeup day. If I do wear it under makeup, I need the smallest amount or I find that I get pools of oil around my cheeks and forehead. That being said, with the scent of lavender it makes quite a lovely night cream to apply before bed.
The Neroli Bigarade Rich Day Cream is the one I have been leaning towards the most but I still find it a little too heavy if I use too much. I have to use a light hand and really let the cream sink into my skin. What I do find is that it does take a while for absorption and it does leave a residue on my face after use. It does however work well under makeup and I haven’t had any issues with my foundation moving or slipping. The plus side is that it really does wonders for my skin in terms of suppleness and bounciness. I feel like I have added a lot of moisture and hydration in and those dehydrated patches really enjoy having such a burst of moisture.
One of the Decléor products that I have fallen head over heels for is from the Green Mandarin range. The Decléor Green Mandarin Sun Kissed Glow Cream has become one of those products that I know will stay with me for many years. The cream itself is brown in colour so when it’s applied, it gives an all over instant burst of colour that looks like you’ve been out in the sun. It does not contain any tanning properties so you don’t need to worry about any false tan effects. The tint, although dark looking in the jar doesn’t transfer to the skin as dark so it’s suitable for all skin types. The Green Mandarin formulation gives a radiance and luminosity that makes you look so fresh and awake that you instantly feel revived. It’s just such a lovely cream to use.
The final pieces in my Decléor collection are from the Aromessence collection and boy oh boy, have I found some absolutely beautiful serums within this range. I always talk about my love for face oils and serums and I can’t imagine not using one on a daily basis. Using an oil has changed my skin for better and where I had quite oily skin, it has now been balanced into a more normal skin type with minimal oil production. The Oil Serums are formulated with essential oils which vary with each range. At a minimum, each oil serum has 97% natural ingredients and the concentrates work to boost the skin. The White Magnolia energises skin whilst the Lavender Fine firms mature skin and the Green Mandarin reduces the signs of ageing. Again, the Green Mandarin has been my favourite throughout as I just love how it makes my skin feel and look.
I’m so pleased with every product that I have tried from Decléor and I cannot believe how long it has taken me to try the brand. Next on my list is the gorgeous looking Antidote serum.
At this time, I do not want to encourage unnecessary spending in light of the current situation so I urge my readers to shop responsibly and only if it is an essential purchase. Thank you.
