Until only a couple of years ago I though taking my make -up off only involved a quick once over with a simple face wipe. How wrong I was; as I get older I am beginning to understand the importance of taking good care of my skin, here are a few of my favourite daily skincare products with a few beauty thrown in for good measure.
The Liz Earle Hot cloth cleanse and polish is my ultimate favourite to remove the day. This cleanser removes makeup and leaves my skin feeling so refreshed. I have been using this for over 3 years now and I honestly cannot fault this product. Retail price £15.50 100ml
After cleansing follows toning, my current favourite is the Tea Tree skin clearing toner from the body shop. I was introduced to this by my Sister and I could not recommend this more. The Tea Tree is incredibly cleansing and leave my skin feeling so refreshed and clean, almost like a layer has been taken off but in a good way. This retails in store at £5.00 and really is money well spent!
Around twice a week I find it works well for me switch up my routine slightly and incorporate a face mask, I had seen this Origins Clear Improvements and really wanted to give it a try, I bought this miniature version over in America back in January and once this is finished I will definitely be investing in the full sized product. This mask is clay based and I find it is the perfect product to really clear out my pores. Retail price £23.00 (full sized product).
Keeping mu skin hydrated is really important to me, again a few years ago I had no interest in moisturising my skin, I still don't moisturise in the mornings, it's not for everyone and everyone has a different skincare routine. However before I go to bed I like to keep my skin hydrated. The Clinique Smart Night moisturiser does just that, I always worry that moisturiser will leave my skin greasy or oilier but this does just the opposite. I wake up every morning with smooth and hydrated skin. Retail price £48.00
Changing directing slightly to make-up, although this isn't exactly skincare, I do apply it to my skin. The Clinique moisture surge tinted moisturiser has been a complete game changer in my make-up routine. Since coming back from Barbados I really haven't wanted to clog my skin up with a heavy duty foundation and this has been the best alternative. Although it's a moisturiser it has an amazing light and long lasting coverage that really evens out a lot of my imperfections. SPF 15. Retail price £23.00.
Whilst on the subject of make- up and in a similar theme to not wanting to smother my face in heavy make- up, the Mac mineraliser in the shade Cheeky Bronze is s beautiful highlight and bronzer that I cannot put down at the moment. It is so radiant and makes my overall daily make- up look incredibly bright (even if I don't feel it). Retail price £24.50
I love a good brow as much as the next person. Tamed brows are the one thing that makes me feel I have the slightest bit of control in my life, tidy brows = tidy life. The NYX Tame and Frame Tinted Brow Pomade is a little pot of wonder. It is so affordable and I would choose this over most high end brow products any day. This product suits my skin tone perfectly and is incredibly long lasting, I never have to touch up my brows at all when wearing this product. Retailed at £6.00 a little goes a long way!
Finally I thought I would add in this all time favourite, just for good measure. The Vera Wang Princess has been my scent of choice since I first discovered it when I was 16, which I can't believe was nearly 10 years ago! Since then I have never fallen out of love with this perfume, it's always my first choice where ever I go. The scent is so floral and light that over the past 10 years all my friends associate this scent with me! Retail price is around £24.99 which is super affordable I would recommend it to anyone!
So there it is, a few of my all time beauty and skincare favourites that I couldn't live without right now. Let me know if you use any of these or if there are any products you think I should try!
Disclaimer: I am under no obligation to review these products or receive any money to mention them. All views are my own.
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