Until fairly recently, skincare was never something I was
all that interested in. For my entire adolescence, my skincare routine was
limited to removing my makeup with a baby wipe and only moisturising before
applying foundation. And I wondered why I had so many skin problems!
Thankfully, I've come a long way since then; I have found a skincare routine
that works pretty well for me and there's not a baby wipe in sight. I'll
occasionally switch up which products I am using, but I never stray far from my
basic 'cleanse, tone and moisturise' routine. I should note that I have a dry
skin type, so these are the products I find work well to keep my skin in good
condition.
Before I do anything else, I always remove my eye makeup
first. I hate using creamy cleansers on my eye area as I always end up with
product in my eyes, so I use this to remove my eyeshadow and mascara. I always
wear waterproof mascara and find this works brilliantly at getting it off. I'll
also use this to wipe off some of my face makeup, just as a quick pre-cleanse.
Next comes the cleanser, and I find nothing work better for
my dry skin than a balm cleanser. This is my absolute favourite as it takes off
every scrap of makeup and leaves my skin feeling plumped up and soft. It's also
unscented so it's perfect if you have sensitive skin. Yes, it's a bit on the
pricier side of things but it's totally worth it.
Chemical exfoliators are great if you find manual
exfoliators a bit too harsh on the skin. This one has been really hyped up, but
for good reason. Using this regularly can make such a difference and really
helps to keep skin smooth and free of any flaky patches. I also find it keeps
my skin looking brighter and clearer. It can be kind of a pain in the bum to
find, but if you can get your hands on it I would totally recommend it.
I tend to switch between this and the Lush Eau Roma Water,
dependent on how my skin is feeling. If it's feeling particularly dry I go for
Eau Roma, if it's going a bit cray on the blemish front I use the Tea Tree.
Right now, I have several spots that need their own seats on the bus, so out
comes the Tea Tree Water. This is lovely stuff; it helps to shrink down those
annoying spots a bit quicker without drying my skin out. It also smells
freaking amazing. Such herbal. Much refreshing. (Too many Doge memes).
I've been using this eye cream all spring/summer and have
been liking it, but I'm not sure I love it. It gives a good amount of moisture
to the eye area, but it's also quite lightweight so it sits nicely under
makeup. If you're skin isn't as dry as mine, you might love this. I really like
it for this time of year, but when it starts to get chillier (as it's already
beginning to *sob*) I may need something a bit richer. If anyone knows of a
good eye cream, I'm open to suggestions!
I picked this up on Escentual after hearing Gemma from Miss Makeup Magpie rave about it. (She's one of few beauty bloggers I've found with
dry skin, so she's my first port of call when looking for skincare
recommendations.) This is the second tub I have bought of this and it won't be
the last. I absolutely love this stuff, I use it day and night. My old
moisturiser, that I used to really like, pales in comparison to this. It's
really rich, so it probably won't suit normal skins and oily skins should avoid
this like the plague. However, if you have dry skin and are looking for
something super moisturising, this is the one.
It's a little pricy but, again, it's so worth it. Though this deal isn't
on right now, Escentual will often have 1/3 off French skincare brands so
that's a good time to pick it up.
What are your favourite skincare products?
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