I've waited a bit to do this because my skin changes with my monthly hormones so I wanted to give you guys the full review and intruction of my skin routine, knowing that it works for all times of the month and for a sustainable period of time. I've done this exact routine for about a month and a half. Some of these products might be a bit pricey for younger teens, but they are worth it if you save up. I will do a cheaper high street/drug store skincare routine another time, if you guys would like to see that!
Pre Steps (not daily occurrences, but still important for maintaining my skin)
FACE MASKS
At the moment, my two favourite face masks are:
- The Origins Clear Improvements Active Charcoal Mask (£22), I got this for my birthday (the only newer item on the list) and it is fantastic. You can feel it working on your skin, minimizing pores and absorbing oil amazingly. Perfect for a pamper night and a skin lift.
- The Soap and Glory No Cloggs Allowed Face mask (£13). I've had this for around 4 months and am now finished with my second tube. It's amazing! It is self heating and has a few small beads so as you massage it onto your face, it goes from pale green to blue and gives your face a gentle scrubbing. It really refreshes your face and you can feel the effects for a good while. I've just run out of my last tube but a new one will soon be with me!
I love these both equally and I alternate the use of these unless I need them for a specific reason. Like if my skin is really oily I'll use the Origins, or if it feels really dull I'll use the Soap and Glory one. I usually do face masks once a week, but with it being the winter, more pamper nights occur and I can do a couple a week to treat myself.
FACE SCRUB
This is my absolute all time favourite Facial Scrub/Polish EVER. It is the Benefit Refined Finish Facial Polish. It applies really easily, you can really feel the beads working their way into your skin, removing dead cells and smoothing over rough areas and helping to clear problem areas, but it doesn't feel harsh or itch at all. It doesn't have a very strong smell, but I actually like that because it feels simple and it doesn't need the smell to make it fabulous, it just is. It really leaves your skin feeling INCREDIBLE and I use this 3 times a week (twice during summer, but the winter has an effect on my skin). This is £18.50.
Daily Routine (in order)
CLEANSER
I have tried multiple cleansers, but I have used the Bioderma Crealine H20 Micelle Solution. I got it off Amazon, and I ended up getting 2 x 500ml bottles for £24.84 (inc. postage and packaging). This is amazing. The formula is fragrance free and is really good on your skin. It's for all skin types, I persaonally think that it is the best cleanser I have tried for combination/oily skin. I have been using this for close to 4 months and it is just fabulous. I'd definitely recommend it. It takes your make-up off really well and leaves yours face clean and clear. It has also lasted me ages. I've only gone through 3/4 in 4 months, and I have two of them. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that means I have cleanser for just under a year probably for £24.84! What a bargain! I use on a regular cotton pad and sweep over my face, making sure I get all the nooks and crannies, paying particular attention to eye make-up.
TONER
I decided to buy this after Tanya Burr raved about it and this was probably my first expensive skincare purchase, so it was a big deal, but I needed a new toner. It is the Ila Hydrolat Toner. At first, I thought I'd make a big mistake because it smelt sooo strongly of roses, that doesn't sound too bad, but at first it was actually a really overwhelming smell. I got used to it after a few uses and I don't notice it now, but if you don't like rose scent, you won't like this. Anyway, I decided that I would stick it out because it was actually doing wanders for my skin. I use on a cotton pad and sweep over my face, and the results are so visible. I didn't realise how dirty my skin was until I started using this. It really leaves your skin clean and toned - everything feels just fab. I literally never saw the need for toner until I tried this. This was £37.
SERUM
There is only one serum for me - the Hydraluron Moisture Booster. This was £24 from Boots and OH MY GOD this is an essential product for every female in the world, no matter how old you are or how good you think your skin is, this product will blow your mind. I didn't think my skin needed hydration, but apparently it really did. This serum leaves my skin plump, firm and super hydrated because it helps the skin to absorb moisture (it holds up to x1000 it's weight in water!!). I've noticed such an improvement since I started using this and you will too! Perfect for all ages - definitely go out and buy this!
EFFACLAR DUO
This doesn't feature in everyone's skin routine, but this product is sooo amazing and I couldn't think of any other title for this part of my skin routine. This is the La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Corrective and Anti-Clogging Care. It is £12.50 and such value for money. Every girl has something about their skin's appearance they wish they could change. For many, it's the breakouts at the time of the month or redness from the harsh winter weather. This cream clears all of that within days. I do use this day and night because if I don't, I genuinely notice a huge difference. I have no spots at all, no matter what the time of the month is, and my redness is long gone. I don't apply all over the face unless it really is a huge disaster, just on the blemishes or on the redness, mainly in the t-zone.
EYE CREAM
My current eye cream is the Una Brennan Super Facialist Vitamin C+ Dark Circles Eye Cream. I had been searching relentlessly for an eye cream that would reduce the dark circles under my eyes and I came across this one in Boots and a month later, my dark circles are practically gone, except for when I have had a truly horrific night's sleep. I use this under the eyes and around the tear-duct/bridge of the nose area and it is really fantastic. A little goes a long way and it spreads beautifully. This is £12.99 from Boots.
MOISTURISERS
My Day Cream is the Una Brennan Super Facialist Neroli Day Cream Spf 15. I've used this for a month now and I'm not loving it. It does the job and I've learnt to handle it, because if you put too much on (which is very easy), it leaves behind an obvious residue. It smells quite herbal as well, which I'm not a fan of, but I'm going to stick it out until the end then go on a serious hunt for my perfect face cream. It does the job as long as I'm careful with application, but I personally would not recommend this. It was £15.99 from Boots.
My Night Cream is the No7 Beautiful Skin Night Cream for Normal/Oily Skin. I finished my day cream of this ages ago (which was good, but not perfect), but the night cream has lasted ages! This is fantastic and really skins into your skin, leaving it completely oil free and very smooth. Don't really know what else to say about this, other than it is really just an amazing cream and they do all different types for the different skin types as well. My mum also swears by the No7 Night Cream. This was £13.50.
LIP CARE
I use the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant. It comes in lip stick form, applies easily and has kept my lips nothing by incredibly soft through the last month, where the English weather has taken a true turn for the worst. A must have for people with suffering lips who can afford the £20 (seems much for a lip balm but a great quality).
During the day, I don't carry this in my handbag, because I'm really scared I'll loose it. So, during the day, I use the Maybelline Baby Lips in Pink Punch, which is £2.99 and keeps my lips nice a soft during the day. Sorry there is no photo, I seem to have misplaced this in my multitude of hand bags...
That is it for my skin care routine! I hope it was of some help to you or gave you some ideas for your skincare routine. Please leave comments about what products you use in your skin routine and please recommend a day cream!
Much love,
Rosie
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'An obstacle is often a stepping stone'
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