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iS Clinical with Alison Clarke, Southwold

Alison Clarke is a qualified Nurse Prescriber, based in Southwold, Suffolk. She has over 35 years experience in her field beginning her career training at Hertford County Hospital. Expanding her knowledge as a nurse in the Royal Navy, Alison went on to gain a wealth of experience working in prominent London hospitals: The Westminster, St James’ and Queen Mary’s.

​​Throughout the entirety of her career, Alison has developed a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of medicine and general care. Vaccinating several generations of newborn babies, children and adults, she has built up a firm reputation as a trusted family nurse.

Following the demand for pain free, cosmetic procedures Alison is now specialising in aesthetic and skin treatments. Starting her self titled clinic in December 2016, Alison has created home practices in both Stevenage and Southwold, ensuring a relaxing and welcoming environment for her clients.

​Alison is fully registered with the NMC and insured by Hamilton Fraser.

Offering a range of treatments from aesthetics to skin, Alison also recommends various professional skincare systems to use. One of which is iS Clinical, which I have been using for purpose of review.

If, like me you are pretty obsessive over looking after your skin all months of the year, keen to use a high SPF to protect your skin to its maximum; you will really love this product. A great cream to use under make-up as its matt and great for holidays and prolonged periods in the sun to decrease the risk of skin cancers and early signs of ageing.

This product is so great for that burst of hydration, a spritz suitable for the face and neck. Such a joy to refresh with, especially lovely in the months where your skin requires that hydration fix, defending against those visual signs of aging, whilst smoothing and firming.

    Alison’s Coastal clinic is based at Alison’s home in Southwold, Suffolk. Offering clients treatments in the privacy of her home in an informal yet clinical environment. The clinic runs once a fortnight with weekday appointments available upon request. There is free parking.

    Please email alisonmclarke@icloud.com or visit the contact page via her website for appointments and product information. All initial consultations are free of charge.

    Have a great afternoon and happy skincare!

    Emily x

    *Products were gifted for purpose of review.

    Beauty

    Vitalumiere Aqua perfecting foundation with Chanel

    When I say I have tried a myriad of foundations I would be underestimating. Isn’t it funny how sometimes the very product that we are using to achieve that flawless complexion can actually worsen or intensify the appearance of our skin complaints? I have, over many years, tried what seems like every conceivable tinted moisturiser / foundation, in a quest to find ‘the one’. A little like a first date with an unknown guy, concerns over whether he will be too smothering or totally underwhelming….

    I have oily skin, I would argue the most frustrating skin type (although we are told we ‘age better’ I’m not so sure that blessing is worth the inconvenience of battling with excess sebum!). I have the common battle of ‘less is more’ in order to pacify ‘Mr Sebum’ but equally I want to achieve that flawless look that all my fiends have. What a conundrum.

    It seems I have found ‘the one’, let me introduce you to Vitalumiere Aqua by Chanel

    I have been using this beautiful product for almost two years now and I honestly can’t rave about it enough. I was first introduced by Emma of ambleandash.com and I haven’t looked back since (she had slightly different problematic skin and couldn’t get enough of this wonderful product)

    Lets talk radiance boosting. Now I have a bad relationship with foundations that feel heavy on the skin and primarily those that mattify the skin within an inch of its life. This product is seriously light weight, almost as a second skin; providing a luminous and energised complexion.

    I apply with a Real Techniques foundation brush

    For daytime, I apply lightly and for evening I build it to more of a medium coverage; that’s the beauty of this product-it can be built up to a higher level of coverage when wanted. It has a composition of ‘high definition light’ particles to make the skin look more luminous and even. Containing Lotus water and seaweed derivative, my skin feels energised and toned, plus it has the all important SPF15.

    I use shade 20 beige, but it is available in various shades, from fair to dark skin.

    So, a rave about a product which has been tried and tested, a real life review which is worth a read- after all, I only promote products that I feel truly deserve it. If you are after a light weight foundation, that doesn’t disturb the balance, this could well be right for you.

    Have a great evening all,

    Emily x

    *No product was gifted for the purpose of this review. I am not a skincare specialist, but draw on my own reviews and experiences.

    Beauty

    Eyelash Lift with Blush & Glow, Southwold

    I must admit I was pretty pleased to be asked back to the little pink door at the gorgeous Blush & Glow, Southwold, the luxury facial I had back in January was just so beautiful I was keen to explore the array of treatments available further.

    As a historical false eye-lash junkie I have worked hard to build up some reasonable condition with my own lashes. Years of extensions had left my own lashes feeling rather disheveled and lacking serious lustre! I finally feel like my lashes have recovered from all the lash glue and are back to good health but without a tint, the eyelash curlers and lashings of mascara; like most other people’s lashes, they look nothing.

    Blush & Glow kindly invited me to try one of their lash lifts, a treatment designed to enhance your natural lashes and an alternative to going down the false lash route. Combining perming and tinting, this treatment is designed to create visibly lifted and longer lashes; without the damage. Sounds good doesn’t it?

    The treatment took around an hour and was combined with a Mini Detox Facial. This 15 minute detox facial using a jade roller glides over the face in specific ways in order to drain the skin of toxins, waste, and puffiness, leaving your skin healthy and naturally radiant. This quick treatment is the perfect skin pick-me-up (especially after the weekend or a night out). Being only 15 minutes and not disturbing your makeup, you can take advantage of this treatment any time. Perfect treatment to have whilst relaxing with the eyelash treatment taking shape! This facial (worth £15) is currently offered free of charge with a lash uplift)

    I felt entirely comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole treatment process (the treatment bed is so cosy I battled to keep my eyes open infact!) Overall, I have been completely blown away with the results! My lashes look considerably longer, they are curled beautifully even first thing in the morning (it’s so great to wake up with a ‘face’) and because of the combined tinting they are luscious and dark!

    I will ABSOLUTELY be sticking with the 8 week maintenance of this gorgeous treatment, I’m already considering how fabulous it’ll be in the summer makeup free on my holidays! Pop over to my highlights on @asliceofsuffolk {beauty edit} for a before and after video.

    Go grab an appointment, you won’t regret it!

    Emily x

    *This post was sponsored by Blush & Glow, Southwold. The treatment was gifted for the purpose of review.

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