Showing posts with label theordinary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label theordinary. Show all posts

Wednesday, 15 November 2017

KEEPING THINGS SIMPLE: CURRENT SKINCARE ROUTINE

Hello everyone! So it has been a good few months (April to be precise) since i last did any form of skincare routine post and since then, i have switched up a fair few products in my daily routine. Now that we are into the autumn/winter months our skin needs just as much TLC, as it would during the summer months if not more sometimes. As the weather is obviously colder, the coolness tends to dry out our skin a lot quicker than it would when the weather is warmer. That being said seeing as my skin type is normal/dry, i need all the help i can get when it comes to keeping my skin looking and feeling hydrated.


Kicking things off with how i start by removing my makeup and that is with these face wipes by Nivea, which have been favourites of mine for so long now and i don't reach for any other face wipes now as nothing compares to them for me. Even though they are exfoliating wipes they aren't harsh in the slightest on the skin, i simply like to take one of these to remove as much surface makeup as i can before going in with my cleanser.

So i have been using this particular face wash for a few weeks now and i am really enjoying reaching for so far, because it honestly just ticks all of the boxes for what my skin needs at this time of year. I love how gentle, yet effective this face wash is and removes every single bit of makeup from your face, as well as leaving it feeling super soft/hydrated. I have never really reached for all that many Simple products ever, but after giving this a try i am intrigued to try more from this particular "water boost micellar" range.

I first mentioned these nose pore strips in my five october favourites from superdrug under £5 post and how effective i have found them to be, for unblocking my pores/getting rid of any blackheads on my nose. Strips like these are really great just to pop one on once a week, to remove any build up which is mainly caused from wearing makeup every single day like i pretty much do.

This particular face mask was recommended to me by my sister, as it is really great for eliminating impurities (aka blemishes) and helps draw out any oil build up from the problem areas. I really love "clay" type face masks, as i find they work well for my skin and even though it is more of a dry texture face mask, it doesn't dry out my skin in the slightest. I will usually only use this face mask either once or twice a week.


So this particular sheet mask has been a favourite of mine ever since they launched and i usually always have a handful of them in-stock, for when i might need one. The reason for that is because this particular sheet mask is amazing for that instant boost of hydration, that your skin might be lacking and you can literally go from dry skin to hydrated skin in 10-15 minutes. As this is a sheet mask as well there is no washing off needed to be done, all that you simply do is remove the sheet from your face and massage in the remanding product.

I have tried out so many different skincare products from The Ordinary brand by Deciem, but i have honestly never tried one as effective as this particular solution is. If i have a huge/angry visitor on my face, all i will do is apply a small amount of this solution to the problem area, right before going to bed and in the morning it will have reduced the size of the blemish/problem area. I also still can't believe how affordable yet effective these products are, especially because the majority of them are under £5 each. 

This product is one that i was using during my previous skincare routine post and still continues to be my eye cream of choice now. I love how ever since using this wrinkle filler, the lines under my eyes appear smaller, as well as keeping the under-eye super hydrated. As this particular product contains bee venom, it really helps to keep the skin feeling/looking firmer as well as hydrated. 

Last of all we have the final step, which is "moisture" and rather than using a cream formulated moisturiser, i have been simply using this oil by NUXE and is one that i have raved about for months now. I have been obsessed with using facial oils this year, as i find them so much more hydrating/effective for my skin than a regular moisturiser would. I actually did a full first impression/review post, talking all about the multi-usage dry oil which you can catch up on here if you want to know more about the product.

Check out my affordable dupes for high end skincare products post HERE...

xo.

Monday, 2 October 2017

AFFORDABLE DUPES FOR HIGH-END SKINCARE

Hello everyone! Through out the years i have discovered so many different affordable dupes for higher end products, along side a few finds discovered by others and i have posted a ton of different dupes from makeup, haircare and skincare. With that in mind, i thought this would be the perfect time to do an updated version of some affordable dupes for high end skincare that i have discovered recently/have yet to share.


Facial pads are such a great product to reach for after cleansing, not just to help make sure all your makeup is removed but also to help brighten the skin and give it a natural radiance. These two particular pads from two different brands are probably the most popular of their kind, which is ironic because they are the perfect dupe of each other and the only difference between the two in my opinion is the price. The first aid beauty pads retail at £24 for 60 pads and the nip+fab pads retail at £12.95 for 60 pads, so that is a price difference of £11.05.

These two products are a well talked about dupes for each other and is an oldie but a goodie, as the two products have been well loved by many for years now in the beauty community. Using micellar water is a great way of removing any stubborn makeup such as eyeliner, waterproof mascara and long-wearing lip products. I have personally gone through so many bottles of the garnier version, yet i only purchased the bioderma one once as i honestly see no difference. The bioderma solution retails at £19.10 for 500ml and the garnier cleansing water retails at £3.29 for 400ml, so that is a price difference of £15.81.

I actually mentioned this particular moisturiser by peter thomas roth in a pre-fall wishlist post last month and a lovely lady sent me a message saying she had tried this moisturiser and the garnier moisture bomb cream was an exact dupe, because it has all the same hydrating benefits and texture. That being said i definitely think i am going to save the pennies and opt for the moisture bomb cream, as i know i will love it because the moisture bomb sheet masks are a favourite of mine. The peter thomas roth water drench cream retails at £42 for 48ml and the garnier moisture bomb cream retails at £7.99 for 100g, so that is a price difference of £34.01.

One of my go-to skincare/bodycare products is argan oil, as it has so many amazing benefits especially when it comes to brightening and hydrating the skin. That being said over the years i have tried so many different versions from different brands, some high-end some affordable and the two that are complete dupes for each other as they are both just pure argan oil (no other ingredients) are the one by john masters which retails at £32.50 and the one by the ordinary which retails at just £6. The fact that one company can over charge so much for something that is 100% the same product, always blows my mind and is something that deciem took into consideration. The price difference between the two oils is £26.50.

Finally we have another affordable dupe that has been discussed widely across the beauty community recently and it is actually a face mask you can pick up from aldi, yes you heard right aldi. Personally i didn't even know aldi sold beauty products but apparently they do, which definitely makes me want to get my hands on this mask asap as i have tried the glamglow youthmud mask and loved it, so if i can save myself some serious money i am down for that. Even though i am yet to try the affordable dupe, i think from other peoples recommendations it is worth the dupe title and i can't wait to give it ago for myself. The glamglow youthmud retails at £42 for 50g and the lacura exfoliating mud mask retails at just £6 for 50g, so that makes the price difference £36.

previous similar affordable dupe posts:
my favourite affordable dupes for highend products #1
my favourite affordable dupes for highend products #2
drugstore skincare alternatives #1 cleanse
drugstore skincare alternatives #2 exfoliate & moisturise

xo.

Monday, 7 August 2017

BEDSIDE BEAUTY: CURRENT GO-TO PRODUCTS

Hello everyone! So i don't know about you but i always like to keep a selection of beauty products on my bedside table, for two reasons. One you can use these skincare/bodycare products whilst sat or laid in bed watching your favourite tv show or movie and two because they are mainly products that are best applied right before lights-out. Some of these products are always the same and some i like to switch up from time to time, with that in mind i thought for today's post, why not share with you all my current go-to bedside beauty products.


I usually always use the Palmer's Coconut Oil Body Lotion, which i still do from time to time but for the past month or so i have been re-reaching for this Sleepy Body Lotion from Lush instead. Sleepy was originally just part of the Christmas line last year (which is when i first tried it) and obviously since then they have made it permanent. This body lotion is perfect in every single way for bedtime, as it will put you out in a light, help free any built up anxiety with the help of its lavender oil infusion.

I have talked about a selection of products by Deciem (The Ordinary) in quite a few posts this year, as it has been a skincare brand i have been reaching for a lot. This particular product has replaced another product i was using for the same purpose, as i now prefer to just apply a small amount of something more effective to the problem area (aka a blemish). If i don't think a blemish is all that bad or it is almost healed i will sometimes reach for a little amount of ever so trusty Sudocrem.  


Again like i said above i sometimes switch between two different products and because i do have more normal/dry skin, i do love nothing better than to basically smother my face in facial oil before bed and then it keeps the dryness at bay. These two particular products are favourites of mine, both are some hydrating, brightening but that being said The Ordinary one is a great multi-purpose products as it can be applied to the ends of the hair also. As well as these facial oils being bedtime favourites, i am also obsessed with they way they prep your skin for makeup in the morning time, either underneath or mixed into your foundation.

Finally we have one of the products that i can never go to bed without applying and that is lip balm, i also never use any other kind now except for the Coconut Lip Butter from The Body Shop. This lip balm is just so effective, as it instantly hydrates your lips keeping them hydrated for longer and chap-free. Also if i am feeling as if my lips are that extra bit dry and in need of some TLC, i will apply a mixture of the Lip Scrub by Lush and this.

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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?

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