I've been asked a few times whether or not I'll do a post on my skin care routine and considering I know a lot of you suffer with the same skin problems I do, I thought I would. My skin care routine is something that I change up quite a lot - I blame being a beauty addict for that - but this is one that I've stuck with for quite a while. I've noticed a reduction in blemishes, oilyness, blackheads and even my scarring so it's something that is definitely working for me. I've decided to split my skin care routine up into two separate posts - day and night so that I could go into further detail about the products so tomorrow's post will be my night time skin routine. For reference, here is a little bit of background information about my skin: I have combination skin that is pretty oily in the t-zone but can get quite dry around any blemishes. I am prone to blemishes and I get the odd spot every now and then. I used to have really bad skin which has left me with awful scarring and hyperpigmentation on my skin (which you can see here). I also sometimes get blackheads on my nose and my pores are quite large.
Before finding this Cleansing Foam, I hated any kind of foaming face wash. I thought that they were absolutely useless and just stripped the skin of its natural moisture. But this Cleansing Foam is face wash perfection. Granted it's not the best at removing make up but I don't use it as a make up remover - just a face wash. It removes dirt and grime from the skin and once washed off, leaves the skin feeling beautifully soft and looking clearer and brighter. I haven't had a break out since using this Cleansing Foam and it does a wonderful job at keeping my oil at bay throughout the day. Overall, it's a wonderful face wash that I can see being in my routine for an awfully long time. I've seen a lot of people complaining about its price but £14.95 for clear skin - and two products in one - isn't a lot for me at all. It's definitely worth the money.
Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Exfoliating Facial Pads - £12.99
After cleansing my skin, I use these Exfoliating Facial Pads all over my skin to exfoliate and tone it. I've done a full review of this product here and since then, I've repurchased them. They're quick and easy to use and also gentle enough to use daily. After I've sweeped one of these over my skin, it looks brighter, clearer and it's almost perfectly prepped for make up. These haven't dried my skin out nor have they made it oiler but they balance my skin nicely and since using them, I've noticed a minor improvement on my scarring.
Eucerin Even Brighter Spot Corrector - £14.50
I've been using this product for a little while now and it's something that I think I'll always repurchase. I haven't noticed a major difference in my scarring but it definitely has settled down any redness. I apply this twice a day to my most prominent scars and leave it for a couple of seconds to sink into my skin. The smell of this is pretty chemical but it feels light on the skin and it's something that you don't notice is there. When using this you do have to use a high sun protectant and be careful where you apply it because essentially it is bleaching the skin.
b.liv off with those heads* - $49.00
When it comes to blackheads, I'm not something who is willing to squeeze them out of my skin. It doesn't look pretty and it sounds painful so instead, I tend to use a face scrub in the hope that they'll eventually disappear. However, this gel makes it much easier. It's very light and cooling on the skin and I've been applying it once a day in the morning on my t-zone where I'm prone to blackheads. The product claims to remove blackheads and whiteheads in 14 days of daily application however I found that after five days, mine had completely disappeared. I've also noticed that my t-zone hasn't been as oily since I've been using this which means I no longer have to powder throughout the day.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo* - £13.00
This has to be one of the most loved products in the blogosphere. I do believe that literally everyone has tried this product and I can definitely see why. If you haven't heard of the Effaclar Duo then basically it's a complete skin care solution that aims to purify pores and reduce the appearance of imperfections. The thing that I love the most about this product is how light it is - if you're someone who suffers with breakouts then you'll know that spot treatments tend to be drying and quite heavy but this one isn't at all. I use it like a serum and it leaves my skin feeling soft to the teach. It's definitely cleared out my pores and it's rare that I get a breakout these days. I've done a full review of this product here.
Eucerin Even Brighter Day Cream - £22.50
This day cream is lovely. It sinks into the skin beautifully and preps the skin for make up very well. I've really enjoyed using this and so far, I've barely made a dint in my tub as you only need a tiny amount. It smells really pleasant and since using Eucerin in my skin care routine, my skin tone has definitely improved and make up is starting to apply better. I will be continuing to use the Eucerin Even Brighter range and hopefully, I'll report back to you my thoughts as scarring reduction definitely takes time.
So there you have it! My daytime skin care routine. Tomorrow's post will be my nighttime skin care routine and I'll just give you a little warning now - a few of the products will be the same. What's your everyday skin care routine? Do you use any of the products I've mentioned? Or do you want to try any? Let me know!
So there you have it! My daytime skin care routine. Tomorrow's post will be my nighttime skin care routine and I'll just give you a little warning now - a few of the products will be the same. What's your everyday skin care routine? Do you use any of the products I've mentioned? Or do you want to try any? Let me know!
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*PR Sample
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