Luxury Skincare Must Haves!

Happy New Year everyone! I still cant believe that 2015 has come to an end (where the hell did the year go... Yikes!) I hope you all had a lovely festive season indulging in lots chocolatey treats as I always do at this time of the year! I have carefully selected a few of my favourite luxury skincare products that work BIG on getting your skin back to normal after a hectic period. All of these products can be used on normal to dry skin types. However, if you have extremely sensitive skin get your hands on some samples first as I always say the feeling of a product not working out for you can be the worst feeling ever! Especially if its a luxury skincare item.

 

Omorivicza Hydra Melting Cleanser:

 

So I recently treated myself to an Omorovicza facial and it was the most pampering, beautiful and effective facial I have ever had in my LIFE! No joke people it was just the most relaxing facial ever with fantastic results. That being said I then got to redeem money on products of my choice and of course I went for a few products that felt amazing whilst having the facial. I believe the Hydra Melting Cleanser is a fairly new product but can I just say I have not come across anything else like this! Its a gel like cleanser that melts into an oil once it touches the skin, thankfully its great at taking of all of my makeup even the pesky little bits of mascara. If you have dry or oily skin don't be scared because one great thing about this product is that it does not strip the skin off its moisture nor does it leave any form of residue behind. After I cleanse using this invigorating cleanser I notice that my skin feels smooth, clean and well balanced. Another plus point is that no muslin cloth is needed whilst using this which is probably the main reason why I opted for this. If your like me and really cant be bothered with the muslin clothes this may be for you! (Available at Cult Beauty 100ml £65.00)

 

Caudalie Overnight Detox Oil:

 

Sometimes our skin can undergo various symptoms. The cause of these symptoms can be down to many reasons. Weather change, stress, pollution or maybe even a poor diet the list is endless. Sometimes a good face oil with properties of detoxifying the skin can help to reduce inflammation, calm the skin down from any redness and bring it back to its usual self. The Caudalie Polyphenol C15 Overnight Detox Oil consists of grapeseed oil (a great anti oxidant) as well as essential oils with detoxifying properties such as white santal, carrot, neroli and lavender oils. Sweet almond and rosehip oil help to regenerate and sooth the skin. You only need a few drops, massage it in to the skin and you will notice that it just absorbs in to the skin almost immediately. In the morning I cant help but notice how glowy and hydrated my skin looks after using this! (Available at Cult Beauty 30ml £29.00)

 

Refining Facial Polisher:

 

Another Omorovicza product that I absolutely adore! When it comes to exfoliators I need something very gentle anything too harsh causes my skin to break out and by the end of it my face seriously looks like a war zone! Thankfully with omoroviczas facial polisher I can now exfoliate twice a week without getting any breakouts. The refining polisher consists of marine micro- algea and natural pumice to exfoliate dead skin cells. At first the exfoliator is a dark green colour and once you start to exfoliate it turns in to a light green colour with more of a thicker texture. Overall its great at detoxifying, smoothing and adding radiance to the skin.  (Available at Cult Beauty 100ml £65.00)

 

What are your luxury skincare must haves? Let me know in the comments below :-)

Review: Quick Fix Facials Masks

It was about time that I got myself in to the habit of using a face mask more frequently. Quick Fix Facials is a brand that I had never heard of before, so I was super excited to try them out. Each mask is very different from the other, some that I got on incredibly well with and the odd one that I just didn't like at all. They are fairly reasonably priced and can be found in the skincare aisles of boots.

One of my favourites from the brand is the Mega Moisture Mask which is aimed at dry skin, my skin is usually normal to combination but there are odd days where my skin is feeling quenched and thirstier than usual and applying makeup on dry skin is hard to get right (things can sometimes get messy!) Using this mask 10 minutes before makeup helps to unleash happier and less thirsty looking skin. It just smooth's the surface and makes the dry patches look slightly less noticeable. Next up is a mask that I reach for when ever my skin is feeling dull and congested, its the Purifying Charcoal Mask Charcoal masks are known to detox and get rid of all the nasty's, but what I love about this one is that Its not too harsh on the skin. Although its effective and helps to rebalance unhealthy looking skin it wont leave your skin feeling like its been stripped off its moisture. The Anti Blemish Mud Mask is aimed at oily and spot prone skin, It is a little drying so I wouldn't recommend it for anyone who suffers from dry or sensitive skin I haven't been using this one as much because at this time of the year hydration is all I need! Do not be fooled by the name Calming Clay Mask this mask honestly speaking is a nightmare! Whilst applying it I noticed a cooling sensation but after a few minutes my skin started to feel slightly heated and upon washing the mask off I noticed that my face resembled a tomato.. Seriously, my face was SO red and looked irritated what a disaster. I would love to know if anyone else had the same experience with this one or was it just me?

 

 What are your favourite go to masks? Let me Know in the comments below.

P.S.I hope your all having a fab weekend! :-)



Avene At Its Best!

Has your skin been super sensitive recently? Me too. I never was one to under go a break out syndrome, even in my teens break outs were no where to be seen. And as soon as I hit the twenty mark it all started to happen the invasion of pesky little spots that come and go more or less in the same area leaving marks upon healing. I wanted to start using a cleanser and moisturiser from the same brand so that they could provide the maximum results together. The French brand Avene was my first pick, mainly because I could relate to the products instantly whilst reading up on them.

 

Cleanance Gel:

 

The Cleanance Gel is a soapless cleanser aimed at oily, blemish- prone skin types. My skin isn't really among the oily types its a little more on the dry to combination side. I found the gel to be really gentle on my skin without drying it out. I do a double cleanse just to make sure there is no makeup left behind. It does have the tendency to irritate the eyes, so I would highly recommend using an eye makeup remover before hand. (Available at Boots 200ml £11.00)

 

Skin Recovery Cream:

 

Star product right here! I cannot begin to explain how soothing and anti- inflammatory this cream is. It has no scent and the texture is pretty lightweight but it still moisturises wonderfully. Although the Skin Recovery cream is designed for sensitive and irritated skin I would put it down as being one for all skin types. If your looking for a cream to comfort you skin check this out! (Available at Boots 40ml £13.00)

 

Thermal Spring Water:

 

I was putting off buying Avenes Thermal Spring Water for a while. Only because I thought water in a spray can thing? That couldn't make much of a difference. And whilst it doesn't make a huge amount of difference it does help with calming down those spots and the redness. Just a fine mist adds the most satisfying cooling effect. I like to use it as a toner and sometimes just spraying it on top of my makeup at arms length helps to give that plump, healthy skin look. (Available at Boots 150ml £7.00)

 

I hope you liked reading this post I would love to know what you think of these. And what are your favourite picks for problematic skin? Let me know in the comments below!

Review: Liz Earle Skincare

Cleanse & Polish:

 

The Cleans and Polish is a smart way to keep blemishes and pimples at bay when used with the muslin cloth provided, It does a marvellous job at removing dead skin cells and keeping the surface polished to combat any skin tone unevenness. The creamy formula works wonders at breaking down even the toughest of mascaras and thoroughly cleansing along with preventing any dryness. What I totally love about Cleanse and Polish is the fragrance, it has a super calming and soothing eucalyptus scent that helps with cleansing the senses and makes the cleansing ritual all the more relaxing. (Available at John Lewis 100ml £15.50)

 

Instant Boost Tonic:

 

This toner smells amazing a mix between rose and lavender. Generously soaking two cotton pads in this solution and applying evenly all over helps with cooling, brightening and hydrating the complexion this step also helps the moisturiser to sink in effortlessly. (Available at John Lewis 200ml £14.50)

 

Skin Repair Moisturiser:

 

Face creams can sometimes be the tricky ones to pick out especially if you have sensitive skin like mine. The Skin Repair moisturiser which I have in normal/ combination includes a rich source of essential fatty acids and natural anti- oxidants. Thankfully it has done nothing to irritate my skin, hence why I would recommend it for even the most sensitive skin types. It does a lovely job at balancing out the moisture levels and sinking in straight away without leaving an overly oily residue. I like how hydrated and plump my complexion looks after using this. (Available at John Lewis 50ml £20.25)

 

 

Overall, Liz Earle is a nourishing and healthy skincare brand perfect for happy skin! What are your favourite Liz Earle products? Let me know in the comments below! :-)