I really want to put more effort into my skin care routine this year and find products that suit my skin type more and work really well for me. I've been trialing some new skin care products since Christmas and I thought I would share with you what I thought of them.
I purchased the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel as before I was using the same product but the lotion version. In 2015 my skin type changed dramatically from dry to combination/oily so the lotion just wasn't working for me anymore! A friend recommended that I should try the gel version, and since I have done I haven't looked back! It's really moisturising, sinks in so quick (unlike the lotion), and doesn't make me oily throughout the day. It also makes such a good makeup base!
The Origins GinZing eye cream has been appearing on my Instagram timeline for years and I thought it was about time I invested in a really good eye cream. It is specifically for de-puffing and brightening the under eye area. I suffer with really bad dark circles so this is exactly what I was looking for from an eye cream. The product is a slightly pink colour with a hint of shimmer. This is great for no make up days as the shimmer acts as a sort of concealer for the dark circles. You only need a really small amount so I can see this little pot lasting a long time, and I also don't think £20 is bad for such a good eye cream!
Only recently has the Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm come into my life. I purchased a sample size for £10 to see if I would like it before I bought the full size one. The full size version is quite pricey at £38! I'm really liking it though. Which I hoped I wouldn't! When rubbing the balm into my face it turns into a smooth oil. I rubbed this into my eye area to remove my eye make up and I can safely say it didn't irritate my eyes at all and it removed every bit of my mascara! It also has a really nice relaxing scent to it which I always like from a product I use before I go to bed!
Lastly, I've been trying out the Sanctuary Therapists Secret Facial Oil. This is the first facial oil that I have tried. I was quite worried about using a facial oil as my skin is quite oily anyway and didn't want to risk breaking out! I've heard a lot of people who have oily skin have been using oils and it hasn't broken them out so I thought it was time to be brave! I've been using a few drops of this onto my skin after my evening cleanse and tone. I haven't been putting it onto my forehead as that's where I use my La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo at night time but it hasn't caused me to have any spots and I'm noticing a huge difference in how soft my skin feels in the morning and how moisturised it looks! I now want to breach out of my comfort zone and try some different oils!
L-R Sanctuary Therapists Secret Facial Oil, Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm, Origins GinZing Eye Cream, Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel.
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