So here it is ladies and gentlemen, my night time skin care routine. Yesterday I posted my day time skin routine and so I could write bigger mini reviews, I decided to split them up into two separate parts. I do use quite a lot of products in my skin care routine but all of them work really well with my skin type. I did mention yesterday the kind of skin that I have but here it is again for reference: 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.
No7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Balm - £9.00
FaceB4 Daily Cleansing Foam - £14.95
This is my night time make up remover. It's really kind and gentle on the skin and removes make up quickly and efficiently. I apply the product to my palms and massage it into dry skin until all of my make up has been dissolved. After this, I remove with water and flannel and my skin is left looking very clean. I find that it's great to use on waterproof make up and lifts any dirt and grim from the skin leaving the it feeling soft and supple. I've done a full review of this product here.
You can quite easily use the Cleansing Balm alone but I'm a big believer in double cleansing so I use this Cleansing Foam afterwards. I mentioned this yesterday but before "discovering" this, I hated cleansing foams; I thought that they were useless and a waste of time. But this is absolutely incredible. I haven't had a breakout since using it and my skin feels beautifully soft after I've washed it away. It's quick and easy to use and it smells clean too. I can't find a fault in this at all and it's perfect at washing away any left over Cleansing Balm.
I've done a full review of this product here and I also mentioned them in my day time skin care routine. I use these twice a day because in the mornings, they instantly brighten my complexion and at night, they get to work on my scarring. When I wake up, my skin feels beautifully soft. As I mentioned yesterday, these are safe enough for every day use and they don't dry the skin out or make it any oilier. I definitely want to try out other forms of acid exfoliation but for now, these are perfect.
Eucerin Even Brighter Spot Corrector - £14.50
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo* - £13.00
I use this twice a day - in the mornings and at night - to help fade my spots quicker. It feels light on the skin and despite its chemical smell, it's a pleasure to use. I can't emphasise enough how important it is to use extra SPF on your face when you're using brightening products (I have an SPF post coming tomorrow) so make sure you do. Like I've said before, I've not seen any major reduction in my scarring as my scars are pretty deep but I can definitely notice a minor difference.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo* - £13.00
Like I mentioned yesterday, I love this product because it clears out my pores and helps stop breakouts. It's lovely to use in the day as it's very light but it's also great at night time as it's refreshing. I use this twice a day to ensure that spots don't reappear and to keep them at bay. It's a great all round product and does exactly what it claims to do. I've done a full review of this product here.
b.liv shrink and tighten+ large pores diminishing night complex* - $49.00
This isn't something that will completely eliminate my pores for good but it does help to tighten them overnight. I apply this all over my skin before going to sleep and when I wake up, my pores look visibly reduced and more refined. This has been formulated with L-ascorbic acid and it stimulates collagen production at night which helps to tighten pores. I've been enjoying using this product and I definitely think I will repurchase however unfortunately it's quite hard to get a hold of in the UK. It's a must have if you dislike the appearance of your pores.
Eucerin Even Brighter Night Cream - £23.50
Unlike the Day Cream from this range, this is very light on the skin and feels like a hybrid of a cream and a gel. But don't be fooled by its texture - it's very nourishing and moisturising and replenishes your skin overnight. I love the light texture of this cream as it's refreshing on the skin and a pleasure to apply. As I've mentioned before with this range, I haven't seen a massive difference in my scarring - wow I'm like a broken record with that one - but I've noticed a difference in the appearance of my skin, the way it feels and hopefully in time, my scarring will fade dramatically.
And there you have it! My night time skin care routine. As I also mentioned in this post, tomorrow's blog post will be about my favourite SPF's for the body and the face and for me, SPF is the most important skin care product that I use. There's no point in using all of these products to help fade my scarring if I don't help prevent further hyperpigmentation from forming. Do you use any of the same night time products as me? What are your favourite night time products to use on your skin?
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*PR Sample
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