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Hi Guys,

I’ve been so eager to post this review for weeks but I was lacking the time. Today, as the title states I’m talking about the new addition to my skin care regimen; the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Light Cream. As I’ve mentioned in my summer edition skin care routine post, I’m all about hydration as my skin tend to look tired and dull in hot and humid summer days. Now let me clarify that dehydration is NOT a skin type as much as a skin condition.

I’ve been looking for a moisturizer to replace my Clinique one for ages until I popped at my local pharmacy and got this one by chance occurrence. It comes in a lovely light blue glass jar that could be a downfall for some but I personally like it.  

This moisturizer has a gel cream texture that settles into the skin immediately without greasiness. Though the cream is rich with amazing ingredients such as Vichy Thermal Spa Water and Hyaluronic acid, it remains extremely light in formula which offers up to 48 hours hydration, protection, smoothness and plumpness.

I’ve been using the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Light Cream in mornings and it definitely helped improve my complexion, leaving my skin, with no overstatement, brighter and fresh. As I mentioned in my skin care routine post, I love the old school scent this moisturizer has; it is light and takes me back to great memories with my auntie who had the exact lovely smell.

We’ve got a winner here people! The Vichy Aqualia Thermal Light Cream is an amazing moisturizer that sticks to what it claims. I’m glad I’ve picked it up. If your skin lacks life like mine used to, give this gem a try…

Have a great day!

As I’m constantly trying out different products, though I don’t think I’m using as many as most of other bloggers, my skin care routine keep on changing. Hence, I decided to go for a “New in” series to highlight all of my newest products.

In this first post, I want to spotlight two products that I’m totally hooked on and I wonder why it took me too long to discover them. Anyway, today I’ll be talking about the Bioderma Hydrabio Serum and Vichy Normaderm Hyaluspot.

I got the Bioderma Hydrabio Serum in a subscription box last year and since then it’s been in my skin care drawer and don’t ask me why. I’ve tried a lot of moisturizers and serums throughout the years to find an end to one of my main skin concerns; dehydration and nothing seemed to be efficient the way the Bioderma one did. It is a fresh smelling gel that’s weightless and absorbs beautifully with no shine or greasiness. It works great on providing pure hydration leaving the skin plumped and supple. I’ve noticed a remarkable difference in my skin since the first week of use and believe I’m not exaggerating here. Another additional bonus of this serum is its clean and hygienic packaging. The Bioderma Hydrabio Serum assuredly got a permanent spot in my skin care shelf. I just love the results; my skin never felt the same in such a long time.

My second addition to my skin care is The Vichy Normaderm Hyaluspot, which I got last month as a remedy for my second main concern; scars and hyper pigmentation, to find out that it actually targets appearing or existing blemishes.  Thank god, I experience those only in that time of the month and I still can’t stand it. Vichy promises results after 48 hours from application. You might be saying Ok whatever but this little one, despite its pricey tag, works as claimed and the best of all, the blemish doesn’t leave a scar. I call it a skin care gem!! It comes in a form of odorless gel housed in a hygienic small plastic tube with a metal applicator to apply it directly on the blemish. The zit does not fade away immediately however it looks less inflamed and by the end of the second day, the pimple retracts and I’ve even test it out on a bump that was growing under the skin and I was impressed how it never emerged on top. I usually use it at night as like most of the spot treatments it dries out forming a film on the pimple. Considering the results I’m alright with that. I’m really happy to have this overnight pimple magical treatment stashed in my skin care.

Both products are very efficient and provide great results to the skin. They are certainly a must-try!!

Thank you for stopping by!

Hi Everyone,

Today I will take you through my summer morning skin care routine and if you are new to my blog, I have normal to dry skin and I live in very hot and humid Dubai. In my choice of products here I mainly focused on hydrating and protecting my skin as it gets unbelievably dehydrated and tend to look dull due to high temperatures and continuous running AC everywhere. Saying that, lightweight products are definitely my picks.

It is a very simple and minimal regimen featuring some nice products I have been lovin’ lately. I first start by splashing cold water on my face and brushing my teeth of course and I will then grab my Garnier Smoothing Cream Cleanser. This is a gentle and creamy cleanser that helps restore the softness of the skin without drying it out. It contains Jojoba and Macadamia Oils and I really enjoy it however I won’t be repurchasing it as it has paraben.  Right after, and it’s probably my favorite part, which is toning. For that, I spritz my DIY toner or facial mist, whatever you wanna call it, which consists of ½ cup Organic Witch Hazel, ½ cup rose water and lavender essential oil (you can add any essential oil of your choice). I’ve got to say that I’m so in love with this toner, it’s so refreshing and the smell is just stunning; it’s exactly what you need to start your day.

Next, is a step I’ve been re-applying lately and I’m really lovin’ it. It is the serum and I’m using the organic Argan Oil for that. I don’t think I need to talk any further about how amazing this oil is; it helps keep my skin incredibly hydrated and supple throughout the whole day. The last step is moisturizing and I start by applying the Clinique Superdefense SPF 20 age defense eye cream, which is my favorite because it’s so lightweight and has SPF 20 which is really rare finding in eye creams and coming to my face and neck I applied for the past couple of months the Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream, which I reviewed here but for the past week or ten day I’ve been enjoying the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Light. I’m really liking this one because it’s so lightweight with a typical scent of the french skin care products, as I believe is based on water and sinks immediately into the skin providing the necessary hydration you need for the day. Another reason why I love this moisturizer is because it reminds me a lot of my adorable auntie Latifa in Paris as she used to have exactly the same scent and I just wonder if she wasn’t using the same cream???  

Last but certainly not least, and this step comes just before applying my makeup, I apply a sunscreen, even if I’m not leaving the house and my go-to one is the La Roche Posay Anthelios XL Comfort Cream. I’ve got to say that it’s NOT a lightweight one. It gets a tiny bit sticky on the face and has a thin white layer, just like most of sunscreens but for a maximum protection of SPF50+ I don’t really mind that. Not to forget my lips, I’ve been using the Avene Cold Cream Lip Balm which kinda works for me only in hot months and I can’t stand it in winter. Weird No????

This is it for my morning summer skin care routine. Hope this post was helpful and stay tuned for the evening one. Have a great day!