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Exfoliators & Polishes

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Crystal Clear

Exfoliators & Polishes

 Exfoliation is key to clear, glowing skin because as we age the dead skin cells become more compact and the body is slower to shed skin cells and generate new ones. When the dead skin cells pole up it can leave the skin looking dull, rough and dry. Furthermore, it can result in excess oil and clogged pores, leading to blemishes and acne. Regular exfoliation allows the removal of that build up and allows better permeability of your moisturiser to be more effective rather than simply sit on the surface.

BESTSELLER Oxygen Face Polish

200ml

Crystal Clear’s fabulous, gentle Oxygen Polish is suitable for all skin types, especially problematic and sensitive skin. Containing the active ingredient Oxylastil, which is a known oxygen carrier and has excellent anti-bacterial properties while Jojoba beads gently exfoliate. Used daily, this radiance-restoring exfoliator buffs and smooths leaving the skin polishes, revitalised and rejuvenated.

Moisturising complex softens and limits moisture loss and helps cells to retain water while Vitamin E protects the skin. Oxygen polish is an all-round super skin buffer and you will become addicted to the fabulous polished feel to the skin even after the first application.

  • Radiance-restoring.
  • Vitamin E protects the skin.
  • Suitable for all skin types.

 

 Crystal Face & Body Polish

25ml & 150ml

Refine, Smooth and Resurface

Crystal Clear Face & Body Polish includes super exfoliation and polishing actives such as fine micro-crystals from the precious stone Ruby, natural sea salt and acacia honey as it is rich in minerals including zinc, iron, potassium, copper as well as Vitamin C to slough away the build up of dead skin cells while buffing and polishing for a beautiful radiant glow.

 

Last but not least Crystal Clear have included Matrixyl 3000 as it is hailed the wonder ingredient for its anti-ageing affect and we believe prevention is better than cure. It’s no surprise its one of Crystal Clear’s best-selling products.

Microdermabrasion In A Bag With Ionic Sonic Super Cleanse

3 simple steps to great looking skin.

 Step 1

Super cleanse with Crystal Clear Ionic Brush and Soothing Cleansing Gel to gently dissolve grease, grime and provide a salon system cleansing effect.

Step 2

Microdermabrasion with Crystal Clear Ionic Brush and Crystal Polish allows dead skin cells to be removed, diminishing the appearance of pores, refining skin texture and improving the absorption of your favourite skincare products.

Step 3

Help increase the effectiveness of moisturising with Skin Repair as the clever brush aids absorption by pulsing the product deeper into the skin.

MATIS Caviar The Essence shortlisted as Finalist at The Attracta Beauty Awards 2020

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Paris, August 2020: We are so excited to announce that the fabulous MATIS Caviar The Essence was selected as a finalist in the Best Facial Mist-Toner category in the Attracta Beauty Awards 2020.

The Essence belongs to the MATIS Caviar line, a symbol of the brand’s revival. Exceptional products, sensuous formulas, delicious textures, 360-degree targeted anti-ageing action, streamlined design and premium materials combine to deliver a perfect experience of French-style luxury.


THE ESSENCE is a sublimating CAVIAR toner that offers a unique sensory experience for pre-treatment. Its formula combines the power of French caviar, rich in Omega-3, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, with marine collagen to help the face to regain the glow of youth day after day.

The Attracta Beauty Awards were founded by the highly respected Make-Up Artist Attracta Courtney in 2014 and with the vision to be a celebration of products that truly merit commendation. The Awards began from Attracta’s desire to not only share professional ‘tried and tested’ insider knowledge on makeup, skincare, and wellness but also products that elevated beauty by function and distinction.

Each year Attracta invites a panel of distinguished Make-Up, Hair and Nail Artists and influential industry experts to join her to judge the specific categories. At the prestigious London ceremony, esteemed industry experts share their knowledge and experience on topical and trending topics within beauty and wellbeing. The Attracta Beauty Awards separate themselves from other industry accolades as this is an integrated celebration of the hero products, services and professionals from an independent viewpoint; backed by years of expertise and professional knowledge.

Winners for the 2020 Awards will be announced on the 4th of August! Keep your fingers crossed for our amazing brand.

THE HOTTEST LOOK OF 2020? LUMINOUS SKIN

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After what felt like a pretty WILD ride to the start of the year, summer has officially arrived! When it comes to summer beauty, queen of the crop is glowing luminous skin. Achieving that sun-drenched, summer face & body glow is the highest beauty accolade, whether it’s going to the shops or to a garden BBQ!  When done right, using the best products and applying in the right way, you can achieve a luminous, radiant skin finish that screams: “I’ve had 3 litres of water and 8 hours sleep”.

Beauty Fresh would like to introduce the New Vita Liberata Blur Luminosity. Blur Luminosity comes in two stunning shades: GOLD and ROSE. Both will have you looking like an A-List faster than you can say “I NEED that”. Below you will find everything you need to know about this favourite newcomer as well as expert hints and tips for the perfect application.

WHY IT’S MY FAVE? Says Cheryl at Beauty Fresh

Get ready for your moment to shine bright like a diamond but with zero glitter. Our record-breaking Beauty Blur and Body Blur products get the perfect summer boost with the addition of the new cream highlighter to our Blur collection. This illuminating face and body highlighter adds a romantic, rosy shimmer (ROSE) or a warm, golden sheen (GOLD) to the skin, so beautiful that it seems to glow from within.

Formulated with pearlescent pigments that reflect the light, your skin instantly is given a flawless glow on application to brighten and highlight whatever it touches. Packed full of skin loving ingredients the Blur Luminosity hydrates and conditions the skin. Added Aloe Vera provides a massive hit of hydration for your skin, which nourishes with natural enzymes and amino acids. This wonder plant also fights the signs of aging by improving the skin’s natural firmness with the help of a plethora of antioxidants including beta-carotene and vitamin C and E to hydrate, condition and soothe the skin. Skin superfood Shea Butter is naturally rich in vitamins A, E and F and provides the skin with essential fatty acids, making it incredibly nourishing. Not only that, it actually improves skin moisture retention and elasticity over time, aiding in cell regeneration AND collagen production! What’s not to love?

 

HOW DO I USE IT:

You can either choose to apply in tiny dots over your chosen area and blend with your fingertips, brush or beauty sponge. Add definition to your cheek and brow bone or sweep across the shoulders and décolletage for a super summer glow. Top tip: apply alone down the centre of your legs to elongate or mix in with your Body Blur for the ultimate flawless finish to add all-over radiance to your look.

Don’t stop there! Blend Blur Luminosity ROSE across your eyelids and apples of your cheeks for a dewy, blush-pink sheen or apply Blur Luminosity GOLD for the ultimate wet, molten metal look.

See you at happy hour!

How to tighten and lift facial skin at home

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INTRODUCING NUFACE® MINI

Meet one of the fantastic devices that Beauty Fresh have added to our anti-aging powerhouse! NuFACE Mini is a petite, portable and powerful microcurrent facial toning device that’s FDA-cleared for facial stimulation. This natural, non-invasive solution uses microcurrent, a soft wave technology to target the core of the aging-process in order to improve facial contour, skin tone and reduce wrinkles. NuFACE Mini gently stimulates the larger surface areas of the face–such as the forehead, cheekbones, and jawline–to provide a five-minute facial-lift and help improve your appearance.

 

NuFACE Mini is designed for those people on-the-go with it’s convenient and travel-friendly size. It comes with a re-chargeable battery and compact power adapter. You only need 5 minutes a day to achieve visible results.

The price of the NuFACE Mini is very affordable, which makes this a perfect starter solution for anyone looking for an introduction to microcurrent technology. The Mini is for all skin types and anyone wanting a cutting-edge solution to help improve their overall appearance.

The NuFACE Mini really is microcurrent technology made simple!

3 Easy Steps

  1. PREP: Cleanse skin with an oil-free cleanser.
  2. LIFT: Apply the NuFACE Gel Primer in a mask-like layer so the skin appears wet. Glide the NuFACE Mini over the natural contours of the face as directed.
  3. FINISH: Remove NuFACE primer from face and device with a damp cloth.

 

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The Ultimate Men’s skincare Routine

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The Ultimate Men’s Skincare Routine for 2020

Us men are just as susceptible to irritants, damages & skin conditions as women – yet why is our gender so underrepresented in the media? I’ve learned, trialled and tested some of the most popular ways to take care of skin, specifically male skin (yes everybody, it’s very different to female skin) and I am blown away by some of my findings…

Sleep.

Sleep is probably one of the most important things that I researched with VERY clear definitive answers. When we sleep our whole body goes into a resting state, and it’s not just our muscles that relax during sleep, our organs also relax and start to shut down, going into stasis.  Failure to maintain a healthy and frequent sleep pattern drives our bodies to produce more of the stress hormone Cortisol (not good!). Lack of sleep also prevents the skin from naturally repairing itself from inflammation & damage, research also suggests that this increases existing immune-related skin concerns such as psoriasis and eczema.

Regular Facial.

As innovative as skincare labelled for use at home is, it can only do so much, so if you’re trying to get to a happy place with your skin OR maintain healthy looking skin, it is paramount that you pair your homecare with a professional ‘in clinic’ facial; the products used are of a higher potency, and the methods available in clinics simply aren’t available for homecare.  As men’s skin is generally around 25% thicker than female skin, it’s essential to ensure that you’re getting active ingredients into the deeper layers of skin.  You can do this through pain-free clinical treatments such as the ‘H20 Glow’ or ‘Frozen Facial’, which consists of a Deep Cleanse, Microdermabrasion, Micro-channelling & Cryo-Oxygen – actors such as Jude Law, Colin Firth & Celebrity MUA Mario Dedivanovic are known fans of these in-clinic treatments. I had a course of the Frozen Facial (6 treatments, 1 every 3 weeks) and my skin has truly never looked clearer, younger & more even! I now have one per month to maintain a good skin quality.

Homecare

Like anything in life, doing just one thing is not going to give you the results you’re looking for. Adding a simple anti-bacterial exfoliator such as ‘Crystal Clear Oxygen Face Polish’ and a lightweight, mattifying moisturiser with plenty of Vitamin C, such as ‘No Shine Serum’ is the perfect introduction to a homecare skincare routine. Try adding a few drops of an Active Skin Booster such as ‘Pollution Defence’ to your moisturiser to protect from pollutants and irritants in the natural air (especially if you’re working outside); this will also hydrate, reduce puffiness & actively anti-age your skin throughout the day. Consistency is key and I found that after 21 days, I really started noticing the difference!

Ditch the Shaving Foam!

Shaving Foam is historically known to dry out the skin as it can contain a selection of irritating ingredients such as Butylated Hydroxtoluene: BHT for short. This nasty preservative is one of the most toxic chemicals on the shelves and is linked to a number of negative side-effects, including skin irritation. Shaving foams can also contain Mineral Oils which can clog pores, cause inflammation and trigger acne breakouts.  Reduce shaving rash & skin inflammation by switching your Shaving Foam out for our smooth and gentle ‘Soothing Cleansing Gel’ and up your Shaving Game! The ingredients and the consistency creates a moisture-rich barrier against a dragging razorblade. Shaving foam, despite its fluffy texture, does not provide quite the same level of protecting lubricant for your skin!

Water

Drinking the recommended daily amount of water sometimes seems impossible; tie that in with work, the gym, seeing mates and a good night’s sleep and we’re left with very little time! But I wanted to really put this to the test so I decided I would attack really trying to get as much water intake as possible. I would wake up and have 500ml of cold water straight away, then make sure I drank 1L of water whilst I was sat at my desk throughout the day and then on the drive home again finish another 500ml of cold water.  I did this for 10 days and I was truly blown away by the results; my skin appeared clearer and much more hydrated and when I woke up in the mornings I was A LOT less puffy. What really surprised me however, was how much more energy I had at the gym, I wasn’t getting cramp, and I seemed to have a lot more strength… had I found the secret behind protein shakes? Was it actually the water over the powder that was boosting my energy levels? Now I imagine I will never be totally clear on what was fuelling me but overall, the increase in water intake has genuinely benefitted my life in multiple areas – the Water is here to stay!

Advanced Nutrition Programme – New Skin Vit C

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Advanced Nutrition Programme

New Skin Vit C

 

 

For decades, vitamin C has been correctly celebrated for its multifactorial benefits to our skin and overall well-being. Following extensive research, Advanced Nutrition Programme have decided to pair vitamin C with the emerging nutrient profile of acerola berry as well as zinc which has been validated by academia for years.

ANP Skin Vit C has been updated and now powered by three ingredient technologies: vitamin C, zinc and acerola berry in a daily dose capsule to help brighten dull-looking skin. All three ingredients are protected in a clean, plant-based capsule and suitable for vegan and vegetarian lifestyles.

In topical skincare, vitamin C is revered for its skin-supporting properties with formulas recommended to brighten, lighten and smooth. The inherent qualities of ingested vitamin C offer notable support to our skin and emerging research showcases depleted levels in ageing and photodamaged skin. As well as skin benefits, vitamin C is celebrated for the immune system and offers over-arching wellbeing benefits.

Zinc supports our skin, hair and nails, and is also revered for its antioxidant protection. Acerola berry is an exciting addition to ANP ingredient library as it boasts rich nutrient values with recent research explaining that it features 50-100 times more vitamin C than oranges. Emerging studies have also reported reviewed potential benefits on UVB induced pigmentation.

By synergising these ingredients together, Skin Vit C offers an array of benefits to all skin types and is recommended for anyone looking to enliven dull skin and those concerned with premature ageing, uneven skin tone and environmental aggressors.

 

For Skin Vit C, please visit https://beautyfresh.co.uk/collections/advanced-nutrition-programme/products/advanced-nutrition-programme-skin-vit-c-60

Matis Paris Caviar The Serum

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A luxurious elixir with the anti-ageing properties of French Caviar

Paris, May 2020: Caviar, one of the world’s most highly-prized delicacy and the embodiment of absolute luxury, also has precious anti-ageing and mineral-replenishing powers in skincare.

A luxurious treat for the skin, the secret to caviar’s skin-nourishing properties lies in its vitelline, a substance composed of marine phospholipids and phosphoproteins, both of which are essential cell components. Caviar is also the perfect blend of minerals (calcium, magnesium, silicon, etc.), amino acids, fatty acids (Omega 3, DHA) needed for skin cell membrane formation, vitamins (A, E, C, D and B complex vitamins essential for cellular metabolism) and trace elements (zinc). In short, caviar serves up a balanced blend of all the nutritional elements that skin cells need. These nutrients are essential to maintaining the skin’s cellular balance and giving skin cells the ingredients needed to reconstruct membranes. That’s how caviar extract nourishes and hydrates the skin in depth, stimulates collagen production and regenerates cellular structures, resulting in firmer, plumper skin.

MATIS only uses premium, 100% French-sourced caviar and takes the greatest of care in selecting the most eco-responsible caviar available following regulated production methods, stringent specifications and compliance with anti-pollution and animal welfare norms and standards.

The caviar used by MATIS is particularly rich in essential nutrients, especially in plumping and restructuring proteins and amino acids (arginine, histidine, isoleucine, lysine, methionine, etc.), as well as regenerating, anti-oxidant, collagen synthesis-boosting Vitamin C.

Caviar The Serum, is a supreme elixir with caviar at the heart of its formula that offers a global anti-ageing solution and an exquisite sensory experience. Its exceptional formula with caviar is blended with a potent active ingredient that firms the skin and fights wrinkles, helping the skin recover its beauty and firmness.

 

How to use: Apply morning and/or evening on the face, neck and décolleté before your day/night moisturiser.

You can buy Matis Caviar The Serum online from Beauty Fresh https://beautyfresh.co.uk/products/matis-caviar-the-serum-30ml. £111.99

Turn Back The Clock With Collagen

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Whether whizzed into a morning smoothie or brewed in a Bullet Proof Coffee, celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry and Kate Hudson have fed our hunger for collagen powders, pills and potions. Here we lift the lid on the super supplement de jour and disclose how it can benefit our Beauty Fresh customers.

Originating from the Greek word for ‘glue’. Collagen is part of the protein scaffolding that holds the body together. Found in skin, muscles and connective tissue, it’s the secret to a supple, youthful complexion and has many other benefits to boot.

Collagen make up about 75% of the weight of your skin.

Going, going, gone

Essential for keeping our skin supple and resilient, collagen is found in the dermis and created by fibroblast cells, suspended in a ‘gel’ which consists of hyaluronic acid and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). The bad news is collagen production slows as we age, in fact by the time you hit your mid-40s, levels have plummeted by a jaw slackening 30%, cue wrinkles, sagging and fine lines. Lifestyle factors such as poor diet, smoking and pollution, will expedite the drag of the natural intrinsic ageing process but the good news is that you can slow this decline by using the tools needed to ramp up your collagen production.

Restore and Replenish

So, what’s the best way to reverse plummeting collagen levels? Religiously applying creams containing the nutrients skin needs to manufacture its own supply – vitamin A, Vitamin C and peptides are all pivotal to collagen production and cosmetic needling at home will enhance penetration for better results.

Beauty Fresh would also like to stress the importance to replenish levels from the inside. Consuming pills, powders or drinks containing collagen may not be necessary, says Lorraine Perretta, Head of Nutrition. Collagen is made from amino acids found in protein foods. Most of us have enough of these in our diet, so the body already has the building blocks it needs to make its own collagen. What you need are the synergistic nutrients to make this process of converting amino acids into collagen more efficient, and to protect the fibres once they’ve been created. There’s little point consuming products containing collagen if you haven’t got the co-factors to assimilate it into the skin.

Gram for gram collagen fibres are stronger than steel.

Your NEW collagen building tool

NEW Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Collagen Support. The Advanced Nutrition Programme are pioneering aesthetic nutrition by reformulating Skin Collagen Support with a unique combination of skin supporting ingredients. A review of the latest advanced in research underpins our complex of powerful nutrients to build and protect collagen. The new formula fuses proven ingredients which are backed by over 150 scientific studies confirming their positive effects on skin. The exclusive new Skin Collagen Support includes a clever cocktail of Zinc, MSM, Grapeseed extract, vitamin C, and Melon concentrate rich in Superoxide Dismutase (a powerful free radical fighter) to activate collagen synthesis for a younger looking complexion.

Matis Preventive

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Starting from 25 years old and due to effects of time, environment and lifestyle, the skin progressively loses its capacity to regenerate. The communication between the skin cells is less efficient, the cell renewal mechanisms slow down and the cellular defence systems weakens. The skin gets tired and begins to show signs of aging. Thanks to targeted products, it is possible to help to prevent the skin from the effects of ageing.

 

The essential range includes:

 

  • HYDRAMOOD-NIGHT

Ultra plumping mask, ideal after short nights

CONCEPT: This turbo-charged moisturizing mask works in unison with the body’s circadian rhythm to hydrate in depth. Its ultra-replenishing night-time texture drenches skin in softness, leaving no residue on your pillow. Its formula harnesses the powers of plumping hyaluronic acid, hydrating aloe vera and ChronoNight complex to boost skin cell renewal. From the first awakening, the complexion appears rested and baby soft, with lines smoothed away, just like after some extra hours of sleep.

 

Intense thirst-quenching serum

CONCEPT: This intense thirst-quenching serum is tailor-made for dehydrated skin types. Its light, creamy gel texture melts into the skin, revitalizing and deeply refreshing it. HydroBooster technology combined with hyaluronic acid works at the heart of the formula, offering intense in depth and surface-level hydration. Moisture levels are replenished for perfectly hydrated skin with improved water balance. Skin is refreshed and deeply moisturized from morning to evening. La peau est fraîche, réellement hydratée jusqu’au soir.

 

24h hydra-protective care

CONCEPT: This round-the-clock hydra protective cream keeps skin looking and feeling its best day after day. Its light, fluid texture is quickly absorbed into the skin. Its dual-action effects combine hyaluronic acid for perfectly hydrated and plumped skin with antioxidant properties of lychee. Skin is hydrated and better protected from the signs of premature aging. Stronger, all its natural beauty and glow is restored.

Hydrating shield care, anti pollution effect

CONCEPT This moisturizing, protective shield is the ultimate secret weapon for erasing visible and invisible signs of pollution. Its lightweight, fastabsorbing texture melts into the skin. Its formula draws on a powerful combination of plant-based goodness and biotechnology prevents multiple airborne pollutants carbon particles, fine nano particles, ozone, etc). Moisture levels are replenished. Skin is stronger and more radiant, perfectly hydrated and able to breathe, for a beautiful, natural glow

 

Ageing signs in progress normal to dry skin

CONCEPT This targeted, expert cream tackles the four key mechanisms that trigger the signs of aging: • Glycation (where collagen and elastin gradually harden, leading to wrinkles) with a powerful peptide; • Oxidation (speeds up aging) with an active antioxidant active ingredient; • Dehydration with high molecular weight hyaluronic acid; • Cell longevity with rice and vine stalks extract which extend cell life; Comfortable and enveloping, thanks to the Illipe butter, its texture is perfect for dry to normal skin types. The skin’s youth capital is protected and activated. Skin is strengthened, protected and perfected.

 

Ageing signs in progress combination to oily skin

CONCEPT This targeted, expert cream tackles the four key mechanisms that trigger the signs of aging: • Glycation (where collagen and elastin gradually harden, leading to wrinkles) with a powerful peptide; • Oxidation (speeds up aging) with an active antioxidant active ingredient; • Dehydration with high molecular weight hyaluronic acid; • Cell longevity with rice and vine stalks extract which extend cell life; Its fine, lightweight texture is ideal for combination to oily skin types. The skin’s youth capital is protected and activated. Skin is strengthened, protected and perfected

 

Face lipid restoring serum

CONCEPT This lipid-restoring serum is the perfect solution for dry to very dry skin types. Silky yet enveloping, its texture intensely nourishes the skin thanks to Shea and Illipe butter content. Its formula is packed full of nutritious goodness in a harmonious blend of peptide-rich white lupin extract to boost lipid synthesis in the epidermis, and antioxidant properties of Damask rose. Skin is nourished, more supple, comfortable and strengthened, with all its natural beauty preserved.

 

Climatis balm, extreme conditions

CONCEPT This balm acts like a true shield, protecting skin from harsh external factors. Its rich, creamy texture envelops skin in a protective cocoon. The synergistic action of its active ingredients, arm the skin to withstand external factors (cold, wind, dryness, bad weather, sudden changes in temperature, etc). Skin is protected, nourished, more supple and feels more comfortable. Stronger, all its natural beauty and integrity is preserved.

Matis Launches Lift & Plump

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Matis Launches Lift & Plump

An innovative 7-day targeted treatment against skin-ageing

The visible signs of ageing on the surface of the skin are the product of what happens underneath the skin: slow cell renewal, change in pigmentation, increased sensitivity.

To delay the process of ageing the skin requires products that offer deep and targeted action with nourishing and firming formulas, antioxidants and smoothing and tensing active ingredients.

Lift & Plump is a complete 7-day cure containing 7 concentrated vials for the day and 7 concentrated vials for the night. The Day LIFT serum is a real targeted care against skin ageing. It combines a lifting active ingredient, with a regenerating biotechnological active ingredient for an express beauty result. The Night PLUMP serum combines plumping hyaluronic acid with an antioxidant extract from Edelweiss. A youth infusion for a smoother and plumper skin.

This allows a synergy of actions with increased efficiency for amazing results. The skin in lifted, firmer and smoother from first application.

You can buy Matis Reponse Densite Lift & Plump online from Beauty Fresh

Suggested Retail Price: £77.99