After many years and years of trying lots of different skincare, I have finally gotten my morning skincare routine to something I am quite happy with at the moment. As you can see it only consists of three products but I am finding that the less products I use on my skin the better at the moment.
As well as making sure I stick to my skincare routine I also make sure that I eat healthy, exercise regularly and try and drink as much water as possible as these have all been shown to have a good effect on your skin.
I have a different routine in the evening so if you want me to do a post on that I can.
Step 1: Face Wash
Product: Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Facial Wash
I have been using this for quite a while now, in fact this is my second bottle. It is nice and cheap and seems to help clear my spots a bit quicker.
Step 2: Eye Cream
Product: Kiehls Creamy Eye Treatment
A new addition to my skincare stash is the Kiehls Creamy Eye Treatment. I saw a lot of people talking about this product and after a reaction to another eye cream I thought that this would be the best one for me to try as I can get a bit of eczema on and around my eyes.
Step 3: Moisturiser
Product: Boots Botanics Mattifying Gel Cream
I have been using this since January or February and at first I didn't like it. This is when I was using other products and I found that it would roll off my skin, as I was using too many silicones I think. But now I am not using as many products it is good, to prepare my skin for makeup, as my skin can get quite oily during the day this make sure it doesn't start off oily.
And then it is time for make-up.
See you soon.
Jess
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So after reading many different reviews about the Mask of Magnaminty by Lush I decided to buy it as some people have rave reviews about it clearing up there acne and this is definitely what I need right now. Although I have tried some skincare from Lush before I don't think I have tried any of their masks. Anway...here is my review:
This product is a face and body mask, although I have yet to try it as a body mask (but probably should, who wants bacne) as I find it hard to apply it myself to my back without getting it everywhere. I also bought the self-preserving formula as I didn't know if I would be able to use a fresh mask in the time that it says you have to use it within. I think I am right in saying that you have to keep the fresh ones in the fridge but knowing me I would almost certainly forgot I have it. I purchased the 125g version which is £5.75 but there is also a 315g which is £9.95 but I only wanted to buy the small one just in case I didn't like it or didn't get on with it. This is also a product that is suitable for vegans.
Now on to the actual product, the first thing you'll notice when you open this up is the overwhelming scent of mint, I know this may seem obvious from the name, but I am actually not a big fan of mint flavoured things, but I will let it slide if I really like a product.
Now on to the ingredients, I am actually extremely fussy with which ingredients I will put on my skin, even with Lush products. I have one too many bad experiences to not afford to look at the ingredients. My main ingredient that I tend to avoid is perfumes, I have had some horrible outbreaks from them. And although this product does contain perfume it is the second to last ingredient and so is not very concentrated. The last one I tried it was in the top five ingredients.
The top ingredient is honey which is antiseptic, next is kaolin which is a type of clay deeply cleanses and draws out any impurities. And the third ingredient is Bentonite Gel which deeply cleanses and gently tones the skin.
I have used this mask a couple of times now on my face. All I do is cleanse my skin, dry it with towel and then apply the mask. Leave it for five to ten minutes (or if you are me the length of a YouTube video) and then wash it off with a flannel.
When you are applying this to the skin you will notice that there are little exfoliating beads inside of it which are evening primrose seeds and aduki beans which helps to exfoliate the skin whilst you are taking it off. I applied quite a thin layer to my skin as I did not want to try it out too much. Just to warn you too, this mask is a little messy.
One thing I found that with taking the mask off is that it actually left my skin rather red, although it felt great. I think as I usually use an acid toner instead of a manual exfoliator my skin is not used to the abrasiveness of it. It did however bring some of spots to a head which is a good thing. I will have to see if with repetitive use whether it gets rid of them completely like some people claim it does or just keeps bringing spots up.
All in all, I have not made my mind up on this yet, I am going to carry on using it and will have to get back to you on whether my skin has improved or not.
See you soon.
Jess
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Although I have had a blog for a while I have not posted any skincare posts yet. I am very passionate about skincare since I started reading Caroline Hirons blog (who I am sure you all know) and who has gotten me on to using acid toners. I try to use a different acid toner in the morning and the evening but I don't use them everyday as I don't want my skin to be completely stripped. I thought I write about some of my favourites:
1. First Aid Beauty Radiance Pads - these are my favourites as they are so easy to use, each pad is pre-soaked so you don't have to worry about pouring on to a cotton wool and you know there will be enough on there. These are also not stripping at all and are nice on gentle on the skin I like to use these in the mornings.
2. Clearasil Daily Clear Superfruits Refreshing Pads - these are extremely budget friendly and I don't think everyone would realise that they are acid toners. I find these quite strong and so would not usually use them in consecutive days.
3. Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion - this contains salicyclic acid so is good for people who have acne as it won't make it any worse or aggravate it. This as it suggests in the name is mild and was one that I liked to use in the evening as it feels a bit more moisturising on the skin.
4. Clarins Gentle Exfoliating Brightening Toner - this is my absolute favourite and think always will be, I like to have it always in stock in my skincare stash. It's lovely to use just a couple of times a week just as a treat for my skin.
My advice (well from Caroline) is to have two or three acid toners, and use the lighter one for the days and a strong one for night. I have also done a bit of research into what each of the acids done so I'll add that below for you.
Lactic Acid - good for dry and dehydrated skin, resurfacing
Glycolic Acid - good for collagen stimulation, resurfacing
Malic Acid - good for collagen boosting, resurfacing
Salicylic Acid - good for acne prone skin
PHAs - good for hydrating and deep penetration of products afterwards
See you on Monday!
Jess
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Hello!
Time for another gift guide and this time it is for skin care lovers. My last one that I posted was more a general beauty one, but this is one is much more specific. This is for the person who is really into treating and looking after their skin.
1. Glamglow Glamtastic Facial Set. This is a set of four of Glamglows most well known facial masks, they are all travel size. It contains the Glamglow Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment, Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment, Glamglow Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment and Glamglow Brightmud Eye Treatment. £49.99
2. Clinique Cleansing by Clinique. This contains the Clinque Sonic Cleansing System as well as three minis of the three step routine that they promote. This set also is available for different skin types. £79 Worth £100
3. Emma Hardie Merrily Moringa Gift Set. This contains a travel size version of the cult classic Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing balm and a flannel. This would be perfect for anyone who has been dying to try it at such an affordable price. £10
4. Murad Exclusive Flawless Set. This set is exclusive to FeelUnique and has a good saving on the value of the products if you bought them all individually. £55 Worth £98.75
5. Caudalie Christmas Must Have Set. This set contains miniatures of some Caudalie's must famous products. If your skin care lover has sensitive skin this could be the set for them as Caudalie use all natural products. £18 Worth £26
6. The Magnitone The Full Monty. This is one of the more pricey gifts in the gift guide but from all of the rave reviews I have seen about this, the Magnitone would be a skincare lover's dream come true and it also comes in lots of different colours. £130
7. Jurlique Iconic Collection. This is another gift set full of Jurlique's most famous products. If you really want a love one to indulge this Christmas this is the one to get. £69 worth £89
8. Elemis 25 Heritage Heroes. This is a celebration box for 25 years of Elemis, with a huge selection of face and body products. I know that this is extremely expensive but I know that some people are devoted lovers of Elemis, this is for them. £225 worth £425.16
9. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Beauty Set. This set contains 5 deluxe samples of the different types of the Eight Hour Cream range, so if you know anyone who just keeps repurchasing this over and over again this is the gift for them. £42 worth £69
There we have it my picks for the skin care lover. Is there anything you think I have missed. Comment below.
See you tomorrow.
Jess
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