Skincare Routine 2015

March 22, 2015

I've really been getting into my skincare recently. I've always tried to take good care of my skin, but my true obsession really started after my trip to Paris last year when I visited the holy grail of skincare shops CityPharma. I've tried and tested a number of skincare products over the few years, so now I feel I have a pretty solid skincare routine,ready to share with you all...

Morning

In the morning I like to be as quick as quick as possible. If I'm in a rush to get out the door then I will just use a quick swipe of Bioderma or La Roche Posay Serozinc over the face just to get rid of any excess oils from the night before. I then like to moisturise to prepare my skin for makeup using the Embryolisse Le Creme Concentrate. This really is the most beautiful morning moisturiser. It really sinks in hydrating and plumping the skin without being greasy. Finally I use a little bit of Nuxe Reve de Miel lip balm to prep my lips before any lipstick etc.

Evening

This is where I do my 'proper' skincare routine. I start by taking off the bulk of my makeup using Bioderma which is just my ultimate makeup remover. I like to think of this as my first cleanse which is then followed up by my second cleanse Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish. This is one of the first cleansers that I ever used, but I've had many an affair with brands such as Ren, Khiels, Una Brennan - the list goes on! However, I really do love this cleanser. It's a simple, creamy hot cloth cleanser that melts away the impurities, and leaves my skin feeling so soft, supple and hydrated. I really do love it, and if I could only have one skincare product it would totally be this!

A few times a week I will then use the Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator. It seems in the past year or so that 'acid exfoliants' have been all the rage, but quite honestly I don't see the harm in using a gentle scrub like this. The beads are very fine and just buff away any dead skin build up with ease. What I love most is that it leaves my skin looking so fresh and radiant.

I then use La Roche Posay Serozinc which is one of my favourite toners. It really clarifies and soothes the skin, and is great at clearing any breakouts and blemishes, but is great even if you have dehydrated skin like me. I then use my favourite product of the moment, The Body Shop Serum-In-Oil. This is SUCH a good serum/oil. I basically use it as a moisturiser as it is so hydrating and just leaves the skin looking so bright and fresh. I've even found it clears my skin, and for such an affordable serum/oil I think it is totally worth giving it a go.

I then use the Body Shop Vitamin E Eye Cream which I have to say I feel slightly indifferent about to be honest. I just like to use an eye cream though as I feel prevention is always better than cure! Finally I use my favourite Nuxe Reve de Miel lip balm which is such a hydrating and soothing balm - totally recommend!