Is there any way to get a proper DPD label to print myself and not just a QR code? I want to be able to send family members to the shop without the hassle of QR codes. Does anyone have a workaround?
I'm 49, with ageing skin and rosacea, and have normal-to-dry skin. I love Korean skincare, but I also use a lot of French, German, and British products. I live in the UK. I'm originally from Germany.
Face
Paula’s Choice 1% Retinol Treatment - I got this as a present. I normally use Retinal, but this product was far too pricey not to try it, nonetheless. I actually liked it. It was nice on the skin, and I couldn't see that my skin missed Retinal badly. I liked the pump dispenser and the serum's texture. I had no issues, but I still prefer Retinal. 8/10 WNBA
Lacura Hydrating Cleanser - I searched so long for a good cleanser that doesn't dry my skin or aggravate my rosacea, and that's the one. I even use it when I have no makeup during the day. Highly recommended! Lidl in the UK has exactly the same one, branded as Cien. 10/10 Bought it again.
Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream - One of my favourite products. I have rosacea, and it's so soothing. I recommend the Midnight Blue calming cream all the time. It also helped my partner, who sunburnt his neck. Also ideal for use during the day if I need something cooling or moisturising. I always have a tube at home. 10/10
Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol cream - I just ordered a new tube. I think this will become my regular day cream. I have normal to dry skin, and it eats it. It's also great under makeup. I don't have acne or clogged pores (never had), and I like thick creams, so this is pretty good for my taste, even though it isn't really thick, but it has oomph for dry skin. 10/10 Bought it again already.
Numbuzin No 1 Clear Filter Sun Essence - One of my Top 3 sunscreens I have in rotation. No white cast, light, absorbs quickly. There is nothing not to like 10/10 (already bought several times)
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 - This was my first Medik8 try, and I liked it. It’s a shame it’s so expensive, but I even went a step further and bought the Retinal 10. The texture is amazing. It was a small tube, so I can’t comment if it’s working yet, but so far, so good. 8/10 WBA
Med b 1 Day Pomegranate Mask Pack - Okay mask, nothing special, but did the job of hydrating. It wasn't too soaked and was relatively easy to unfold. 7/10 WNBA
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Omega-Rich Cloud Cream - That’s a funny one. I bought the Lidl dupe of this product first and loved it. Then I wanted to try the original, and I thought the dupe was better. Good for my money. It’s not a bad product, but I have no reason not to go for the cheaper dupe with the better ingredients list. 8/10 Would only buy again if my dupe gets removed.
Balea Belebende Augenpflege (Eye cream) - This was an annoying one. I didn’t like it, but it took forever to empty it; even so, I used it every day. It was too runny for me and didn’t moisturise enough. It’s dead cheap, but this is noticeable in quality. 3/10 WNBA
Lacura Vitamin C Brightening Serum - My forever favourite Vitamin C serum, but impossible to get at the moment. I have issues with many other Vitamin C products, but this one worked despite the high %. 10/10 WBA
TirTir Milk Skin Toner - New staple in my routine. Absolutely love it in the morning. Wakes my skin up and is very soothing. 10/10 WBA
Cos de Baha MA Peptide Serum - Interesting product. Cheap, but the ingredients list looks good. A bit runny. 8/10 WBA
Theramid Acelaic Azid 15% - My standard Azelaic Acid. I think it’s the best I’ve tried. I have been using it for over a year on and off (if I didn’t get medical treatment for rosacea). Perfect for my rosacea. 10/10 WBA
Maybelline Grippy Serum - I buy it since it exists. Perfect primer. There is no better one for me. 10/10 WBA
Primark PS… Hyaluronic Micellar Water - Best and cheapest Micellar water. Love it, but it’s discontinued. So I will go back to Bioderma, I guess. 10/10 WBA
Essence Fix&Last Fixing Spray - I use this if I only use makeup to pop into the shops for an hour. It’s light and not long-lasting. Not a bad product, but not made for the whole day. 7/10 WNBA
Skinfood Carrot Carotene Relief Cream - I only had a tester for this one. It was so good that I will buy a normal size if I see it anywhere. 8/10 WBA
Primark PS… Brighten and Firm sheet mask - I’m a bit fussy when it comes to sheet masks. This is one of my favourite ones. My skin takes it very well. 9/10 I already bought several others.
Hands
Neom Perfect Night Sleep Hand Balm - So nice to smell when sleeping in. I buy it more for the scent than for my hand care. 10/10 Already bought it again several times.
Jean+Len Repair and Protect Hand Cream - Wow, amazing hand cream! Unfortunately not available in the UK. Very good hand treatment for dry hands. Mine is from Germany. Smells nice on top. 10/10 WBA
Body
Retino Collagen Guasha Neck Cream - Oh, I found it so annoying. I bought it for the roller at the top, and I hated it because it was impossible to feel how much cream was already on the neck. Very difficult to manage, and it didn’t even feel nice. The cream was okay, but nothing special. No, no, no. 3/10 WNBA
Avene Eau Thermal Spring Water - I used this for moisturising my body before using a moisturiser at night, because I have very dry skin. Did the job, but it is far too expensive. 7/10 Would only buy it in sales.
Mitchum Shower Fresh Antiperspirant - Hated it. The scent, the product and it didn’t even work. Worst deodorant I ever used, I don’t understand why it is so hyped on social media. 1/10 WNBA
Hair
Jean+Len Rebuild Conditioner Dates and Vanilla - Liked it. Nice scent, and my perimenopausal thinning hair appreciated it. 8/10 WBA
Pantene Grow Abundant Anti-Hair-Loss Scalp Serum - Another new product I rebuy all the time. One bottle lasts a month roughly. I’m at my 3rd or 4th bottle. Good product. 9/10 WBA
Lush Super Milk - I have been using this for years after my heat protector. Love it. My hair smells so good. Makes it look fresh for longer. 9/10 WBA
Perfume
Glow Gordon Vanilla and Warm Sandalwood Eau de Parfum - We used it as a room spray. Not because it was awful, just because it was cheap and a bit strong for the body. 7/10 WNBA
Glow Vanilla Almond and Salted Caramel Eau de Parfum - Same as the first one. We used it as a room spray. Both were okay for this purpose.