Skincare Routine: PM

So I have already posted my 'AM Skincare Routine' a few week backs, if you haven't seen that you can click here. But now you can take a look into the skincare products I use to remove any make-up and impurities before heading off to sleep.

PM

First things first is to remove any traces of eye make-up. I adore this Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water. I used to use Bioderma back in the day, but as most of you will know its so difficult to get hold of within the UK and if you do find a place where they stock it, its more than likely going to be ridiculously over priced! So when I heard Garnier released a Micellar Water similar I knew I had to try it. This product is hands down amazing, its so easy to take off all traces of eye make-up with this stuff, it doesn't leave a trace of mascara or eyeliner on your eyes. I like to use a large cotton pad and gently massage my eyes a couple of times to let it dissolve the eye make-up away. 

My favourite part. Removing all make-up. This Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm has saved my skin. I have fallen in love and will never stop using. I have dry/sensitive skin so this just works a dream for my skin. I take a small amount into my palm, add a couple of drops of water then rub into my skin to create a milky balm like texture. I make sure to massage this product thoroughly into my skin, concentrating on areas like my chin and nose. With the smell of Moringa I instantly feel like I am relaxing somewhere in a spa, it really is beautiful. I use a warm muslin cloth to remove the product and also this exfoliates the skin at the same time. I highly recommend trying this product if you are like me and suffer from dry/sensitive skin. 

Once my skin feels fresh and clean I use the Clinique Anti-Blemish Gel. I apply a very thin layer onto my skin, this product helps prevent any unwanted blemishes from making a sudden appearance. 

I then move onto my Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment. I bought this product after seeing it appear in one of Zoella's videos. Before this I had never even used an eye cream before, I have heard so many positive reviews on this I had to try. Its has avocado within it which makes it so creamy and gives it that tinge of green in colour. I apply a small amount on my ring finger and massage in around my eyes. I try not to use as much as this can make your eyes puffy the next morning. Since using this I have noticed a difference in the texture around my eyes, they seem more smooth and not so tired looking anymore.

I cannot go to sleep without applying the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask. This is just a beautiful heavy duty moisturiser than sinks into your skin and works wonders. With its ingredients of Plant Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Apricot Kernel Oil, Avocado Oil, Mango Butters and Japanese Seaweed, it smells good enough to eat. I have to say this has to be my all time favourite night time moisturisers I have ever used, I noticed an automatic difference when I woke up the next morning after using this for the first time, my skin didn't look so tired, it looked healthier and fully hydrated. 

I then head off to bed and catch some well deserved sleep.

L x

My Skincare Routine : AM

Late last night I was racking my brain on what I could blogpost about next, endless amounts of ideas came into my head but the one that stuck out like a sore thumb was skincare! 

Now if you didn't know by now anything skincare related I have a rather large love for. I don't know what it is but the thought of fresh squeaky clean skin morning and evening, the spa like smells of different products on your skin sends me into some sort of luxurious daydream. So I was so ready to wake up early and refreshed the next morning to crack on with this blogpost, and here I am.

Before I start I just want to clarify that all products within this content I have featured were all bought by myself. I wanted to make sure first that I fully researched into each product and make sure they were to suit my skin type. I have quite sensitive skin with some dryness, especially during colder months. There are so many different products on the market that specialise in sensitive skin, so it was a long trial and error process before I found the ones that worked a dream for my skin, I have set this out into the products I use first thing when I wake up (AM).

Now like I have previously mentioned these products work a dream on my skin, but in no way shape or form am I telling you that these products may work a dream for your skin too. Everybody's skin is different in a multitude of ways, some may react differently to others. Its all down to trial and error, I'm sure most of you have purchased a product in your lifetime that was rather popular and had a lot of hype, but it just didn't work well with your skin at all, in fact it made your skin worse. I know I have. So without further ado I present you with my morning skincare golden luxuries.

AM

First things first, cleanse. This is the step that wakes my skin up from that tired and lifeless stage to a more refreshed and awake feeling . This cleanser is a gel based formula fantastic for dry skin, it doesn't strip your face from its natural oils and leave you with that tight feeling, oh no no, it leaves my skin feeling soft like a baby's bum. I have wanted to try the brand REN for a long time, after seeing numerous amounts of bloggers talk about their skincare cleansers I thought it was about time I did too. This is a decision I will never regret. I put a few pumps of the REN Rose Centifolia Cleansing Gel into my hands and apply to damp skin, it lathers up beautifully and is so light on the skin it feels like its barely there. I wash off with a muslin cloth and that's it all done. Voila.

This next step is vital for my dry skin. If you haven't heard of Hydraluron here's what it reads on the back of the product "an intense moisture boosting serum containing the highest grade of Hyaluronic acid to aid in replenishing and retaining lost moisture". It has properties such as Red Marine Algae which helps maximum delivery. Now as mentioned before I do have very dry skin so this product basically screamed out for me, its jelly like formula is smooth, light and sinks in beautifully when applied to the skin. Snoxin on the other hand is a "concentrated multi-peptide packed wonder serum that helps improve all aspects of skin aging" also combating deeper folds, fine lines, crows feet, textural irregularities and sagginess. I know I am only 20 years of age but they do say the earlier you start to look after your skin the better it will look when you are older. I apply a pea-sized amount of both to my skin before my moisturiser, making sure to concentrate on areas where my skin is dry the most.

As you can see I only have the small 5ml product on both. This came in a sample pack alongside Nanoblur called Indeed Lab Set Of 3 Sample Kit, I wanted to trial and test these products mainly to see how it worked with my skin and also I didn't want to be spending a fortune only to find out it just didn't work well with my skin. I can now 100% say that I will be purchasing the full sized tubes, these small samples were heaven sent to me.

Last two items in my AM skincare routine are both by a brand called Origins. It was only about five months ago I had started to hear about this brand through watching endless amounts of YouTube videos featuring these products. Both of these have energy boosting properties within them which is perfect for the morning to give your tired skin a zap of energy. They even describe this product range "like a shot of espresso for tired skin", this couldn't be more true. I always apply the Origins GinZing Eye Cream before my actual moisturiser this gives it time to sink into the delicate skin surrounding my eyes. I tend to get very puffy eyes in the morning so this eye cream is a must for me. It states its brightens and depuffs eye, oh my it does exactly what it says on the tin. The puffiness around my eyes have almost disappeared after using this product. It is a small sample yet again as it came in a pack with a full sized GinZing Moisturizer, but I can assure I will be purchasing the full sized tub once I have run out. I love it! The Origins GinZing Moisturizer itself is light-weight, oil free, fortified with skin-boosters like Panex Ginseng and coffee bean to create a healthy glow for lacklustre looking skin. This sinks into my skin and is a wonder to work with. 

And that's a wrap. So now you have seen all the products I use every morning without fail, I hope you have enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it! Let me know what you think, whether you've tried any of these products or even send me your recommendations, I would love to hear them! 

Keep your eyes open for "Part 2 - PM" which will be appearing on my blog in the near future.

L x

New Beginnings

Welcome 

I have been wanting to start up my own blog for a VERY long time and I have finally taken the plunge. Yes I have to admit I am still rather nervous, but I am only human.

I do have a slight obsession with anything beauty related. Okay okay when I say “slight” I do generally mean mahoosive. I am always eager to try out new products on the market, this can range from skincare to make-up. These two sub categories of “Beauty” are literally my world. I have been inspired by so many different beauty bloggers and Youtubers who have made a huge success for themselves and I applaud them in every single way possible. Its these people that have made me want to write a blog dedicated to the things I have a strong passion for. So that is what I have done.

I wanted to start my blog based on the products I have been fortunate enough to try already, to share with you my tips and tricks and to tell you all about my favourite products so far. Although my main focus is Beauty, I do have other interests such as Fashion and Baking.

So as my journey begins I hope you stick around with me and follow me on this exciting adventure. 

Happy Reading

L x