My Skincare Routine

Ello lovelies!

Over the last few months I've had quite a few requests for a skincare post so i thought it was about time i got one up! I'm pretty boring with my skincare and more or less stick to the same staple products with the odd new thing thrown in every now and again for good measure. For reference i have quite dry / sensitive skin and over the past year or two my skin has been slightly problematic with breakouts every so often, nowhere near the severity of acne, but still enough to get right on my nerves! I've found a routine that is more or less perfect for my skin, i just need to find a way to battle pesky blackheads! So onto the products!

Simple Cleanser & Toner

I've been using these two for absolutely years! Having a beauty therapist lecturer as a Mother has meant I've been cleansing, toning and moisturising from my early teen years. These aren't very glamorous and are cheap as chips, but they do the job. I generally only use the cleanser on my lazy days, when i can't be bothered to cleanse and polish or whack out the Clarisonic. The toner i use on a daily basis and if my skins being overly problematic i add a drop of tea tree to a spray bottle mixed with toner to help calm it.

Soap and Glory Fab Pore Minute

This second or third tub on this little beauty. I use it twice a week on my nose to try and combat my blackheads, it helps temporarily but has no real long term effects. But it makes my pores feel and look smaller in the short term.

Rose & Co Apothecary Rose Petal Salve

One of the only good things i received in a beauty box. Feels so much nicer on the lips than Vaseline and i find it a lot more nourishing. Has its place permanently next to my bed before i go to sleep to banish dry or cracked lips.

Oilatum Natural Repair Moisturiser

This really does live up to all the hype. I've been using this almost constantly over the past year and i really would not be without it. If you suffer with dry skin, you need this. Again its not a fancy product but it does the best job at moisturising the skin. I picked up an Embryolisse at IMATS and it does not stand up to Oilatum, its just not as moisturising. I really could not recommend this product enough.

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish

I really don't need to say much about this do i? Its so hyped online and I've got to agree with all the hype, its a fantastic product. Works great with a muslin cloth and with my Clarisonic, i love it!

 
Etat Pur Salicylic Acid

A new addition to my routine. I'm using this at night in an attempt to rid my nose of blackheads, I'm not sure if its having a huge effect yet, but I'll be sure to do a full review once I've given it a good ol' testing!

Elemis Fruit Active Mask

Its a good mask, but its not my favourite. Elemis is on the pricey side for me and I'm currently out of my favourite Papaya Enzyme Peel Mask and desperately trying to be good and use this one up. On the plus side Fruit Active smells AMAZING, maybe even better than Papaya Enzyme, i just prefer the results with the peel.

Origins Drink Up Mask

I recently reviewed this beauty, you can read that here! Again its another corker of a product, great for dry to normal skin.

Clarisonic Plus

I'm a bit naughty when it comes to using my Clarisonic Plus every day, but when i remember i really do love it. Do i think its worth the money? Meh probably not, the Mia or Classic is a much better choice although still an expensive one. With regular use i really see a difference in my skin, it feels smoother and i have a lot less break outs, i just need to be better with using it! I really don't use the body brush in this either and would of done fine with the Classic model, but no, i had a Veruca Salt moment and wanted the PLUS! Hehe.

So that's it! My entire current skincare routine.

What are your skincare staples?

xox

Clarisonic Mia 2 Review/Info

 As promised, here is a post about the Clarisonic Mia 2 (:

I received this as a gift on my birthday it cost about $150 -_- and had been using it for quite sometime now, starting mid June.

The Mia 2 set came with the Mia 2 (2 speed) in Coral, a sensitive skin brush, a charger, traveling case and a sample size of a clarisonic cleanser(not pictured) and a $25 off coupon towards the site plus a 2 year warranty. Ever since I have heard the hype about the clarisonic I wanted to try it. People were saying "Once you use this, You will never use your hands again" that's a huge claim to make so i decided to try it out myself.

The Good:
The box says that it "Cleanses 6X better than with your hands alone" and makes "skin receptive to treatments, lotions and serums" meaning not only does it clear up your skin, but also being able to use skin care products because they are absorbed better is probably one of the best things about this product for me. Another thing that i love about the Mia 2 is how your skin LOOKS and FEELS after you use it. The results for me were amazing you will feel the difference right away. I don't have problematic skin, I get a few bumps here and there and my skin is pretty dry from my laziness of not applying moisturizer or sunscreen. But wow the texture of my skin dramatically changed, you will definitely feel the change in smoothness. I didn't really notice at first, but I was complimented on how my skin looked polished without makeup. It was only a few weeks when I decided to get a magnifying mirror and I actually saw that my pores where clear especially the whiteheads around my nose, I was so happy this meant that the brush head was successful in being able to remove the dirt and makeup.

But another important thing about the clarisonic is that you have to find a cleanser that is compatible with you if you, that product and the mia together can bring the best result. the Mia 2 came with its own sensitive skin brush that is replaceable, My mom actually bought a deep pore brush that worked well for her. I found that the only bad thing about it is it's price, but it is definitely an invesment that can make a difference not only in your pocket. It is recommended that you change the brush head every 3 months, but since i just use it once a day the brush doesn't look like it needs replacement. 2 new brush heads cost about $40.


I'll probably do another post on the Mia 2 since its a bit overwhelming and I probably didn't cover everything but i hope you found this interesting. So if you have any questions just comment them below! I'll answer all of them (: And p.s. I'm not exaggerating anything, I guarantee, you will see a difference. Thanks for reading , have a lovely day!

~Jill