Recently, I've been quite successful with my skincare routine - I do have two different routines for the evening and the morning, so this post only focuses on what I do in the evening.
Step 1: Cleanser -
This product has been an absolute gem! I saw quite a few reviews about this before I caved in and bought it (which, lets face it - once you see what brand it is, you'll know it didn't take much convincing).
It's the Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil from The Body Shop (£11). After only using this product a couple of times I began receiving so many compliments about how healthy my skin looked, and, at the time this was the only item that had changed in my routine.
It's the Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil from The Body Shop (£11). After only using this product a couple of times I began receiving so many compliments about how healthy my skin looked, and, at the time this was the only item that had changed in my routine.
If I'm honest, I did have my doubts; first up, would it actually remove all my make-up (including waterproof mascara?!) and, secondly - eek! It's an oil?! Wouldn't it make my skin mega oily?!
There was only one way to find out, and, that was to put my faith in the product and give it a try. You simply just squirt however much you fancy onto a cotton bud and apply it to your face to clear away any make up or dirt that has accumulated in the daytime. First up, it smells absolutely amazing, and secondly, it feels so smooth and gentle on your skin. The make up literally glides off your face, and I can quite confidently say, for me this is the best cleanser I've used in a while. After applying, just simply wash off with warm water.
One thing would say, is take caution when using it to remove your eye make - it's amazing, but will make your eyes go blurry if it gets in there!
Step 2: Toner -
I'll be honest with you, this is the first toner I have ever used. Bad, I know! But, up until recently, I've always seen toners as an 'old lady' product - did/does anyone else think that...? Not entirely sure where I got that concept from..anyway! I braved, or rather, embraced the old lady product, and treated myself to the Vitamin E Facial Toner, by (if you read my blog often, you'll have already guess..) The Body Shop!
I tend to use this in the same way as I use my cleanser, but, this time I don't wash it off. Again, the product smells nice - which, is always a bonus! I must say, I haven't seen any drastic differences whilst using this product, other than my skin doesn't seem to be getting many break outs or getting that dry.
Step 3 - Moisturiser -
Now, I don't actually use a proper "face" moisturiser, mainly because I'm lazy, and if I can use one moisturiser for the whole of my body, I will! Recently, I've been loving the Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula.
If you haven't picked up on it yet, I'm a sucker for things that smell nice, and, oh my gosh does this product smell amazing, or what?! I won't go into much detail about this, other than if you like the smell of cocoa, this is for you.
For when my skin is having a 'crisis' -
Us females will know, that at.... 'certain' times of the month, for some of us, our skin can decide to play up! I am one of those people. Every month, I will have a break out of spots that I just don't need when I'm feeling crappy already. Currently, the first item I grab is one of the Lush face masks - the Mask of Magnaminty, which I've already reviewed here; Lush Mask of Magnaminty facemask but, honestly, this is a serious life saver! Sad thing is, I'm starting to run out rapidly, so if any of you reading this know a similar product, please, please share with me!!
Finally, after all of that, I'll use some sudocrem on any of the spots I feel need a bit of extra help to leave my face.
If you've written a similar post, or have any tips for how you look after your skin when there's a bit of an unwanted break out, I would love to hear about it, so pop links/tips in the comments below! :)
Lots of love,
One thing would say, is take caution when using it to remove your eye make - it's amazing, but will make your eyes go blurry if it gets in there!
Step 2: Toner -
I'll be honest with you, this is the first toner I have ever used. Bad, I know! But, up until recently, I've always seen toners as an 'old lady' product - did/does anyone else think that...? Not entirely sure where I got that concept from..anyway! I braved, or rather, embraced the old lady product, and treated myself to the Vitamin E Facial Toner, by (if you read my blog often, you'll have already guess..) The Body Shop!
I tend to use this in the same way as I use my cleanser, but, this time I don't wash it off. Again, the product smells nice - which, is always a bonus! I must say, I haven't seen any drastic differences whilst using this product, other than my skin doesn't seem to be getting many break outs or getting that dry.
Step 3 - Moisturiser -
Now, I don't actually use a proper "face" moisturiser, mainly because I'm lazy, and if I can use one moisturiser for the whole of my body, I will! Recently, I've been loving the Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula.
If you haven't picked up on it yet, I'm a sucker for things that smell nice, and, oh my gosh does this product smell amazing, or what?! I won't go into much detail about this, other than if you like the smell of cocoa, this is for you.
For when my skin is having a 'crisis' -
Us females will know, that at.... 'certain' times of the month, for some of us, our skin can decide to play up! I am one of those people. Every month, I will have a break out of spots that I just don't need when I'm feeling crappy already. Currently, the first item I grab is one of the Lush face masks - the Mask of Magnaminty, which I've already reviewed here; Lush Mask of Magnaminty facemask but, honestly, this is a serious life saver! Sad thing is, I'm starting to run out rapidly, so if any of you reading this know a similar product, please, please share with me!!
Finally, after all of that, I'll use some sudocrem on any of the spots I feel need a bit of extra help to leave my face.
If you've written a similar post, or have any tips for how you look after your skin when there's a bit of an unwanted break out, I would love to hear about it, so pop links/tips in the comments below! :)
Lots of love,
Megsy...xo
Will definitely give the toner a try, I like the vitamin e range and the body shop but never thought to try their toner
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