When it comes to skin care for me personally the simpler and less products the better. I'm forever wanting to try new products, but find if you end up having a cream that tackles every problem going then the build of products in fact make your skin feel worse. So here is a little look at what I use on a daily basics and a few things I reach for when my skin is not at its finest and weekly masks.
First step in my morning skin care routine is to cleanse my face using the infamous Liz Earle Cleanse and polish. I apply this to my face dry and massage in circular motions, I then use a clean muslin cloth or flannel, which I soak in hot water and then wring out to polish off the cleanser. This is a cult product and a well loved cleanser in the beauty blogosphere. I use this as part of my evening skin care routine once I have removed my makeup too.
Next step I apply moisturiser, I'm currently using Simple's Kind to Skin Hydrating Light moisturiser. This is a great basic moisturiser, but I am looking to try something different or repurchase the Origins Ginzing Moisturiser. Any suggestions?
Before applying makeup I also use an eye cream or serum at the moment I am using a couple from Simple. The Soothing Eye Balm and the Revitalising eye roll on. I allow these to sink into the skin before applying my makeup. These products both aim to awaken tired eyes, which is just what I need with a 6am wake up call. The light textures are perfect for under the eye, meaning that makeup does not glide off or crease.
For evening skin care I begin by removing my makeup, I've recently run out of Bioderma, so whilst im figuring out how to repurchase my next lot I'm using another product by Simple to do the job for now. Next I repeat the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish.
Once a week I like to use a face mask, my favourite is Catastrophe Cosmetic fresh face mask from Lush. The combination of blueberries, soothing chamomile, Irish moss and the gentle cleansing action of calamine, this works wonders on my skin when I'm wanting to feel fresh faced after a makeup day. I apply a thin layer of this all over my face avoiding my eye area and leave for fifteen minutes, I then use my hand to move over my face and remove the excess of the mask. Then with a clean flannel I remove the face mask. I have tried a couple of the face masks from Lush, but I find myself returning to this one. I have sensitive skin and for once this works fine with my skin .
When my face is in need of extra hydration I like to use an over night mask. I reach for my Origins Drink up Intensive overnight mask. I massage this into clean skin before bed. This mask contains plant glycerin, hyaluronic acid and apricot kernel oil which help to rehydrate the skin.
My holy grail skin care item to keep my skin clear is another blogger favourite, La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo. I apply a thin layer of this all over my face, avoiding the eye area. This product aims to clear skin of imperfections, reduce redness and unclog pores. I find when I use this religiously each night my skin is very clear. I have recently picked up the Effaclar Duo [+] to see if it has any other results.
Another item which could be claimed as skin care is actually a part of my everyday makeup this is the Yves Saint Lauren BB cream. I wear a small amount of this as my base this gives me light coverage and allows my skin to breath on a day to day basis.
This is a skin care routine which works for me, but I sometimes chop and change a few things.
Any holy grail skin care items you think I should try?
Thanks for reading,
Rhiannon
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