Showing posts with label skincareroutine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label skincareroutine. Show all posts

Monday, 15 April 2019

SKINCARE I WANT TO TRY FOR RADIANT GLOWING SKIN

Hello everyone! It has been a hot minute since i last shared any sort of skincare routine or skincare related post and there is an explanation for that, that reason being that i have actually been doing the same skincare routine/using the same products since last summer. I just found that all of the products i was using were really working well for me, that being said now i feel like it is time for much needed change. So i have taken the time out to research and discover what products i think would work well for me and my skin type, rather than just picking up anything and wasting my money...


1. revolution gold elixir | £10 | click to shop |
I have been a huge fan of facial oils for a while now and i always opt for one as a primer/base for my skin before going in with foundation, as i just find that they not only hydrate my skin but also help my foundation apply better, sit better on the skin and last for longer.
- rosehip seed oil
- ultra-nourishing to promote supple skin and even texture
- subtle gold flecks to boost radiance
- how to use: shake well before use. massage a few drops into skin, before makeup but after applying any water-based serums. use alone at night or in the morning mixed with foundation for a radiant finish or to make matte formulas dewier.

2. nuxe creme prodigieuse boost silky cream | £29.50 | click to shop |
So ever since last summer and before that i have been using a lot of products in my skincare routine by the brand Nuxe, as it is definitely a brand that i know works for me. Whilst searching for a new moisturiser i noticed that they have a new line of products, which all look amazing and definitely the type of products that would work with my skin type for hydration.
- redefine the facial contours and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles
- antioxidant-rich jasmine flower works to defend against the ageing effects
- fresher, brighter and younger-looking complexion
- how to use: apply in the morning to the face, neck and décolleté.

3. revolution hyaluronic acid over-night face mask | £8 | click to shop |
Face masks are an essential for any skincare routine, especially when you need an instant skin boost or instant hydration fix in the space of 10 minutes or so. That being said you want something that is a little more complex and i feel like this over-night mask/over-night masks in general, are perfect for doing just that.
- hydrate your skin overnight with this hyaluronic ccid infused treatment
- sweet almond oil 
- vitamin e to moisturise
- how to use: apply to cleansed skin to soak in overnight, avoiding the eye area. cleanse any residue or massage in upon waking. use 1-2 times a week.

4. lumene nordic c pure glow cleansing balm | £15.90 | click to shop |
I have been using an oil based cleanser for the past few months now, which i did enjoy using but there is just something about a cleansing balm for removing your makeup. When i have used them in the past they have really broken down the build up of makeup a lot faster than some other formulated cleansers.
- effortlessly melting onto skin
- wild arctic plant extracts and scandinavian ingredients
- vitamin c for enhanced radiance
how to use: massage gently onto wet skin. rinse well with lukewarm water or with a dampened cloth. removes impurities and makeup without leaving a greasy residue, leaving skin feeling refreshed.

5. garnier organic argan mist | £5.29 | click to shop |
I love face mists especially in the spring/summer months, more so when it is super hot or when i need to feel instantly refreshed and awake. A lot of mists can be used also on top of makeup, as well as underneath which comes in handy.
- vegan formula: no animal derived ingredients or by products inside
- argan from morocco is organically produced and ethically sourced
- hydrates and refreshes to awaken skin
- how to use: spray at min 15cm. do not intentionally inhale. apply to the skin before completing skincare routine, before or after makeup.

6. revolution pink clay detoxing mask | £8 | click to shop |
Drifting back to to face masks, sometimes the skin or different areas of the skin need a different type of tlc. That is what the beauty of different formulated masks for different needs, which a lot of skincare brands take in to consideration.
- formulated with seaweed extract
- witch hazel to help moisturise and soothe problematic areas
- draws out impurities and absorbs oil for a healthier looking complexion
- how to use: apply an even layer to clean, dry skin avoiding contact with eye area. allow to work for 10-15 minutes. rinse well with warm water. use 1-2 times a week.

7. neutrogena radiance boost hydrogel mask | £3.50 | click to shop |
Finally we have my favourite type of face mask which is the sheet mask, i always opt for these as they are easy to use, always effective and are mess-free when applying. I usually reach for the Garnier moisture bomb sheet masks, but i really want to try out some different brands especially the ones from the Neutrogena range.
- a revitalising treatment designed in korea
-  vitamin b3
- expect a soft, fresh complexion with a luminous glow
- how to use: cleanse your face before using. peel white film backing from the mask sheet and discard. place hydrogel mask down on face and leave on from 15-30 minutes. remove the mask and massage remaining product onto face and neck.

Catch up on my previous post: here

xo.

Wednesday, 12 April 2017

SKINCARE ROUTINE: SIMPLIFIED

Hello everyone! It has only been a month or so since i last shared my current skincare routine, but i thought i would give you an update as my skin decided to have a little freak breakout session for some reason. So straight away i switched up some of the products i was using and my skin cleared up within a week. The main trick for keeping my skin clear that i have learned is to keep things simple, a case of illuminating what isn't an essential item.


Kicking things off with the cleansing stage, which i always start off by removing as much makeup as possible with these face wipes from nivea. I have mentioned these wipes so many times (including my recent skincare routine post) as they are my absolute favourites and i don't use any other kind. Even though they are exfoliating wipes they aren't harsh on your skin in the slightest and they have two sides to them, one with the exfoliating bumps on and the other side which is just smooth.

I think the biggest difference to my skin that changed was when i first started to use this cleanser, which i mentioned in a four skincare products i can't put down post. That being said when i was all out of this cleanser, i decided to give a couple of other cleansers a try and i think because i stopped using the manuka doctor cleanser is what caused my skin to freak out...maybe?

I have been reaching for this particular sample sized cleanser from burt's bees, which i got in one of my feel unique sample service boxes and i have really been enjoying using it on those more makeup days, as it literally melts every single piece of makeup off. Also a little of these product goes a long way but once i am out with the sample, i definitely think i will be buying the full size.


So once my skin is completely makeup free/cleansed, i will go in with the two of my current go-to treatments. First up is the blemish solution from the ordinary, which i did a full review post on here. I used to use it along side the vitamin c moisturiser but i stopped to keep things simple and not aggravate my skin too much, since i have just been using this alone i have actually noticed better results.

manuka doctor replenishing facial oil
Next up you shouldn't be shocked to see the manuka doctor facial oil in the mix, as i can't go a day without using it. I was using the same brightening formula for skincare and mixed into my foundation, but now i am using the replenishing oil at night and the brightening oil with my foundation. These oils are such a handy way to help keep my skin super hydrated, which i mentioned in my products i swear by for dry skin post last week.


Finally we move onto the moisturising stage of my skincare routine, which at night time i will do right before going to bed rather so the treatments i applied earlier have time to sink in. I have been using this manuka doctor targeted wrinkle filler for around four months now as an eye cream and i have found it just works well for me, keeping my under-eye area hydrated and crease free.

Yet another product that i have been using for months and months now, as it just works so well for me. This is such a hydrating/rich moisturiser yet it is lightweight, perfect for applying underneath your makeup as it sinks in super quick locking all the moisture in which i have mentioned on several occasions now.

Last of all we have this sample from another one of my feel unique sample service posts, i have really been loving bareMinerals products recently so i was really intrigued to give this sample a try. This is more of a serum consistency product designed to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and hydrate the skin. I have been using this on and off, as the sample is quite a decent size and so far i am really enjoying how nice the product feels, i just don't know whether i would want to splash £45 on a full size of it yet?

♥