Hey everyone

Welcome back to Day 2 of my week long Declaré series. If you missed yesterday post click here to catch up,


Today will be a little about the Stress Balance range and my favourite product from that line.


When Elka tested my skin she was able to see dryness in areas on my face and décolletage.
Dryness and redness are commonly found when your body is stressed or when your skin encounters the likes of pollution, weather changes, air conditioning or central heating..
We all know I have had enough stress to age me by 20 years with Stephen's illness so I was not surprised to hear Elka talk about this.

It was recommended I start using an Anti Irritation Serum. Elka called this a firefighter for redness! :D

This serum helps reduce the visible signs of redness and fatigue quickly. Behind the scenes it stabilises skin's protection barrier by refilling lost water way beneath the skin. It is also suitable for all skin types.
Key properties include Declaré's award wining SRC complex, Hyaluronic acid and plant extracts.

The serum comes in a beautiful 50 ml glass bottle with a clever twist able lid and retails at E59.50 . A dropper dispenses the serum onto the hand. You use this after cleansing and before moisturising morning and evening. Another good thing is you can bring it on the plane if travelling....!! Yay for me as I have been back and forward to Scotland alot recently!

There is a lovely scent from the serum as with all the products in the range. I got a hint of like sweet perfume but rest assured if there was anything to irritate the skin I would know by now..
It glides onto your skin and it soaks right in. I like how it is not oily and doesn't leave any residue on skin.

I have been using the serum for the last few days and I have actually noticed a small difference with the redness and my skin sure feels plumper, hydrated and smooth so I'm happy with that for now!
I would definitely recommend this serum and I will be repurchasing.



Come back tomorrow for the next instalment in the Declaré series,

Louise xxx

So why have Lancome launched Dream Tone?

Over 10,000 women in 19 countries took part  in a study where it was found that there are no less than 64 different skin shades! Before now, assessment of skin colours where done on less than half a dozen skin types and based on gender, race and geography! Having the new knowledge meant Lancome (L'Oreal) could characterise to 3 pigmentation profiles (Light, Medium, Dark) and be true to colour. Lancome also knew from world wide studies that women are concerned about skin tone more so than wrinkles. They were able to see that certain skin types have varied problems with skin such as, Light skin and Redness, Medium skin and Sallowness, Dark skin and Blemish spots.

Lancome have discovered the true reason behind age spots and blemishes. From that they have been able to create a new approach to treating it!

Ooohh I am interested, Do tell more?

Lancome have used the profiles for Light, Medium and Dark skin tones and created creams to treat each of the three most common complaints of uneven skin tones..

Light Skin Addition of Micro Seaweed Extract to combat redness 

Medium Skin Addition of Maitake Extract to help fight sallowing of the skin tone

Dark Skin Addition of Salicylis Acid Derivative to target blemish marks

They have also worked really hard to improve the skins texture, to correct discolouration and improve radiance! The cream smells divine also!

The idea is that you apply cream every day for 8 weeks after which you will see results.. The exciting part so far is that the results are long lasting and not just a temporary effect.

I want it NOW... 

The good news is that Lancome DreamTone is available to purchase in store from 1st September 2013 Nationwide! 

The better news is that it is exclusively available from Brown Thomas Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Galway from 15th August 2013.

I know I cannot wait to use this product. What are your thoughts? I don't normally write posts like this but I was so intrigued by the science behind it all I wanted to briefly touch on it for you!

Louise xxxx