Wipe On - Wipe Off

Wipes have only been around for the last few years and I was certainly addicted to them. They're ingenious - you can use them anywhere, they fit in your bag, you can take on a plane, they take off makeup when you're too drunk or hungover to wash your face. However, a health conscious friend alerted me to the fact that they do tend to have some rather naughty things in them and we shouldn't be spreading that all over our face and necks. It's really crazy and if you can just stop and take some time to research what we're potentially letting our skin soak up. If it's got Benzyl Alchohol or Petrolatum in it DON'T BUY IT. Try and stick with organic brands from health shops or ones without scent.

My Aunt Laurie kindly sent me this very helpful website where you can check ingredients.

http://cosmeticdatabase.com/

I researched a few today instead of working at my day job so I can save you some time.
Good
Simple Facial Cleansing Wipes - 25 wipes for around £2.97
Simple Spotless Skin Quick Fix Facial Wipes 25 per pack around £2.99

A company that does everything organic is Jason. Most health food/organic shops will stock. They don't do wipes but have cleansers.
http://www.jason-natural.com/
Holland & Barrett have a good range and sell Akin products which are really lovely. Here is a two in one cleanser and toner - not a wipe but can just use with a Kleenex or cotton.
http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=2459&prodid=2708


Bad
Olay Daily Facials Refill - 30 wipes for around £3.99 (it has Petrolatum - which isn't great girls) http://cosmeticdatabase.com/ingredient/702512/FRAGRANCE/#misc

Loreal RevitaLift Radiant Smoothing Wet Cleansing Towelettes - 30 wipes for around £4.00
http://cosmeticdatabase.com/product/283416/L'Oréal_Advanced_RevitaLift_Radiant_Smoothing_Wet_Cleansing_Towelettes/

Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Skin Protectant

It's getting a little chilly here in London and I thought I would share what is probably quite a well known beauty tip for the colder weather. I am sure many ladies have Lizzy Arden's 8 Hour Cream kicking around in a drawer or purse or bedside. We all know it lasts and only needs to be used sparingly. I faithfully use it when on a flight to keep skin hydrated and its great for chapped lips in winter. It does tend to be quite thick and hard to spread around but I now put a tiny bit in my palm and then use a small amount of light moisturiser like Simple's Hydrating Light Moisturiser (50ml £1.00 with Ocado!) and this will help break the 8 Hour creme down and you can smooth all over face and under eyes. Try not to touch your face after application -be patient and let it sink in. Will leave your skin feeling soft and protected against wind and rain and snow (boo)!

If you have a fringe pin it back or don't apply so much to forehead as it does tend to stick a bit.

I searched web and for the UK found a good deal for £23 at Look Fantastic website.
http://www.lookfantastic.com/beauty/elizabeth-arden/top-5-beauty-products/elizabeth-arden-eight-hour-cream-skin-protectant-50mls.html

Keep an eye out on Superdrug as well as they usually beat the competition (i.e Boots) and sometimes will do deals on this particular product. For the North Americans any drug store sells and also Ebay is a brilliant place for deals. Remember it lasts ages so it's an investment.

A little trivia which I just learned is that Miss Arden also famously used it to soothe her thoroughbred horses' legs! I say!