Alice Hart-Davies

Beauty journalist and author Alice Hart-Davies joins me in the taxi for a 2 minute makeover and takes us through her top beauty products. Alice is passionate about finding products that really work and it's so wonderful discover some new brands...

MAKE UP CHALLENGE

BFF Cream SPF 30 in Medium (£35)
Just A Touch Foundation/Concealer in Klara (£28.00)
The Right Light in Sunlight (£25.00)
Face Finish (£25.00)
Miracle Blur (£26.00)
Flush Blush in Electra (£20.00)
Flush Blush in Wiggs (£20.00)
Lip Glow in Lyla (£16.00)
Lip Luxe in Swainy (£22.00)

ALICE'S TOP BEAUTY PRODUCTS...

1/ Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleanser (£16)

I like Dr Sam's own cleanser which has recently just come out. I have been using it for two weeks and I have found it does the job properly but also gently. It's a good cleanser for sensitive skins. Nothing amazing but simple and does the job.

2/ Paula’s Choice Clear Extra Strength 2% BHA Exfoliant (£26)

A good liquid exfoliant that quickly penetrates deep inside pores, effectively clearing breakouts. This contains salicylic acid, the best acid for acne prone skin.

3/ Alpha H Liquid Gold (£33.50)

I love this product. It's a great resurfacing treatment that helps diminish pigmentation and sun damage. It makes my complexion look more glowy.

4/ The Hero Project Vit C-30 (£39)

This Vitamin C contains 30% Ethylated L-Ascorbic Acid, which is a stabilised Vitamin C. It contains antioxidant and skin brightening benefits. You all know my love of Vitamin C, I've tried this one before so I'm absolutely going to be buying this again... It can be bought at M&S.

5/ Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum (£44)

I'm not a huge fan of hyaluronic acid. Having said that this one is nice... It's not too sticky which is a huge bug bear of mine when it comes to hyaluronic acid serums. It does hydrate the skin; it contains provitamin B5 and pineapple ceramides...

6/ Bio-Extracts HA Hydro Boost (£19.50)

Another type of hyaluronic acid; this is a botanical extract which acts ike natural hyaluronic acid found within our cells. It has been proven to deliver greater hydration that lasts 4 times longer than synthetic hyaluronic acid. I'm sceptical but will trial it...

7/ Novexpert Hyaluronic Acid Booster (£49)

Yet another hyaluronic acid... Alice really does love her hyaluronic acid serums. This one claims to contain 100% pure and natural hyaluronic acid that helps plump and hydrate the skin. This serum is made up of 4 different sized of hyaluronic acid and contains the equivalent of 20 injections of hyaluronic acid.

8/ La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra Light Fluid SPF 50+ (£16.50)

I love this SPF. I use this alongside my ultimate favourite Heliocare Airgel. This one is lower in price, so a good starting point when it comes to sunscreen. It is UVA & UVB broadspectrum.

9/ Paula’s Choice Clear Moisturiser SPF 30 (£33)

This is an extremely light moisturiser ideal for breakout-prone skin. This water-light moisturising fluid minimises the appearance of pores and protects skin from the sun’s rays to help prevent the early signs of ageing.

10/ Beauty Pie Super Retinol Ceramide-Boost Anti-Aging Face Serum (£80)

I do love Beauty Pie products. They have a brilliant Japanfusion range. This retinol is slow-release, gentle, and encapsulated; It helps to even skin tone and diminish fine lines and wrinkles. It also contains a ceramide blend and hyaluronic acid.

11/ Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Seum (£70)

A fast absorbing retinol which I've used before. I do like this one, so I will always have it in my arsenal. For now I have been using other stronger retinol serums such as the Aestheticare Retriderm.

12/ Medik8 Crystal Retinol 6 (£59)

Another retinol that I actually have in my bathroom. I must trial it properly. I like that you can buy varying strengths of this product.

13/ NeoStrata Enlighten Illuminating Serum (£67)

I do love some of the Neostrata products including their NAG Cream. I've not tried this particular serum before; This product contains 12 active brighteners targetting 7 pigment control systems to help break up and reduce the appearance of existing pigmentation and discourage new dark spots from forming.

14/ Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 (£130)

Alice recommends this cream for the older, more mature skin, as it contains high levels of colesterol, ceramides and fatty acids, it is really going to plump and restore the skin.

15/ Liposomal Vitamin C (£39.99)

A liposomal vitamin C supplement. I love my topical Vitamin C products so I was SO excited to be introduced to these little sachets. I'm going to be trialling these and see if they make a difference to my skin...