Skincare routine

For the past few months I have been pretty good at sticking to a skincare routine, usually when it comes to skincare I like to try out new products and tend to switch up cleansers and moisturisers a lot. 

But after quite a bad breakout (probably due to eating too much pizza) I reassessed my skincare routine and wanted to get it down to the basic, core essentials.  

I start my usual morning and evening routine by using the Liz Earle Hot Cloth Polish. I work this creamy cleanser onto dry skin and remove using a muslin cloth soaked and rinsed in hand hot water.

This is great for removing any makeup and even works like a dream in removing stubbon eye makeup. This little gem contains eucalyptus essential oil which has decongestant and cooling properties which makes the skin feel deeply washed and cool after using. 

After patting my face dry with cotton pads, I go ahead and use the Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic. I apply a generous amount of this onto a cotton pad and sweep over my whole face. This helps to refresh, soothe and brighten your skin and it does just that. Also the spa like smell of this alcohol-free toner makes it a joy to use.

Now, I don't use this next product everyday, I would only apply it if my eyes are feeling dry and need an extra bit of attention. In which case I would use the Liz Earle Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion. This contains witch hazel, aloe vera and cornflower to help tone, cool and refresh tired, puffy eyes. 

 

Bio Oil has become a firm favourite and I religiously use this little miracle worker morning and evening before I apply my moisturiser. I massage this all over my face, a pea sized amount is enough to do the job- a little goes a long way with this oil. After months of use, I have definately noticed that any scarring or pigmentation in my skin has been greatly reduced and it also does a pretty awesome job of giving my face a little moister boost! 

Next I will apply either my day moisturiser, Liz Earle Skincare repair moisteriser for dry/sensitive skin. 

I find this a good base for makeup, but unfortunately as I am a sufferer of very dry skin, I have to amp up my evening moisteriser, in which case I use No7 Night cream for dry/very dry skin. I have been using this night cream for a year now and it really does do what it says on the tin. 

Once or twice a week for a little skin treat I will use the famous Lush 'Mask of Magnaminty' face mask. This is a recent purchase of mine and already has become a favourite. The hype around this product is real, claiming to help clear breakouts and congested skin. It also makes a really good gentle exfoliator. Not too mention the fresh minty feel of the skin after this has been washed off is really refreshing and feels like your skin has under gone a major deep clean! 

Liz Earle products can be found in larger Boots stores and I would highly recommend their skincare line to anyone with troubled skin :)