Describe your skincare routine in 5 words
SLS-free, simple, gentle, thorough, hydrating
What's your skin type?
Oily/Combination that needs hydration
What's your favourite skincare product?
I
am tempted to say my new Clarisonic because as long as it isn't overuse
it gives amazing results.... however I've only had it a short while. So
a more long standing favourite product would be the Amie Cooling Clay
Mask (found in Boots - review post here) as I truly love to use it and it's great for oily, blemish-prone skin.
Top blemish zapper
I swear by Origins Super Spot Remover Gel (review post here).
It is a little pricey for such a small product but then you need so
little of it. The gel really does reduce spots over night and will
actually remove them within 2-3 days.
Face wipes yay or nay?
I
did use to be particle to a face wipe or two when feeling lazy but now I
know they do more harm than good to the skin. So on lazy nights when
makeup removal seems like too much of a chore I opt for the L'Oreal
Micellar Solution (review post here)
on a cotton pad, then I just make sure I do a thorough double cleanse
in the morning. Though this doesn't happen often though as I like to
remove makeup way before getting in to bed when I have the energy to do
it!
Toner yay or nay?
The
new type of toner 'the exfoliating toner' is all the rage at the moment
and even though I have yet to hop on the bandwagon I can see the
benefits and appeal of a non-manual exfoliate. However with my
Clarisonic (which I won't be casting aside any time soon) and Ginvera
Marvel Gel (review post here)...
that is pretty much a non-manual exfoliate I feel my skin doesn't need
anymore exfoliating. But yay or nay for the more standard toner I would
be inclined to say nay. I think a lot of high street toners can either
be too stripping (when targeted at blemish prone skin/blackheads) or not
actually do much at all.
High end skincare or high end make up?
I
truly believe that with good quality skincare that is right for your
skin you can make low cost/high street makeup look flawless. So I would
always go for high end skincare over high end makeup. However just
because someone spends a lot on high end skincare doesn't mean they will
have good skin.... a lot of the high end skincare brands still include
ingredients you should be avoiding so I think you need a good amount of
knowledge about your own skin type and skincare ingredients in general
to get the most out of high end skincare.
What's the most unusual skincare product you've tried?
That would have to be Snail Cream?! Yes, I have actually applied snail slime to my face! Earlier this year Rachel from Blush and Brunch sent me a very lovely and generous package containing a range of Korean beauty products (you can see what she sent me here)
which also included a sachet of Tony Moly Intense Care Snail Cream that
was actually 70% snail slime! Snail creams are pretty much old hat in
Korean... they really are everywhere, however it was very odd knowing I
was applying the slime of a disgusting creature to my face!
You're in a French pharmacy and can only pick one item - what is it?
With the Escentual website
stocking so many french skincare brands I really wouldn't be sure what
to pick up in a French Pharmacy. So I will have to be boring and say I'd
probably end up picking something that seemed like a totally different
product to try out, maybe some kind of under eye mask or aerosol face
mask.
Tell us your top skincare tip
It
would be to never underestimate the power of cleansing thoroughly if
you have blemish prone skin. Using the right cleansers (always SLS-free
when going for a facial wash and a cream cleanser in the evening) and
double cleansing at night (with a flannel to gently exfoliate), you
really can improve your skin.
- See more at: http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2013/07/savvy-sunday-skincare-skincare-tag.html#sthash.7gkyTKf0.dpuf
Describe your skincare routine in five words...
Simple // Thorough // Moisturising // Unchanging // Affordable
What's your skin type?
I have normal/combo skin - it is dry over my cheeks, arounf my eyes and along my jawline but I sometimes get a little greasy around my T-zone. I have large pores and some blemishes but not full-on cystic acne!
What's your favourite skincare product?
Peaches and Clean by Soap and Glory - my Holy Grail, it always clears up my skin and smells so darn good x
Top Blemish Zapper?
I love the clean and clear dual action moisturiser - a blob of that on a blemish and it's settled down in the morning.
Face Wipes yay or nay?
I like face wipes to remove my face makeup but never as a cleanser on their own!
Toner yay or nay?
Exfoliating toners are fab and I don't feel as though my skin is clean unless I use some kind of water on a cotton pad over my skin.
High end skincare or high end makeup?
I don't splurge on makeup or skincare very often but I think I'd be more inclined to buy more expensive skincare for the good ingredients - if you have good skincare you don't need a lot of makeup!
What's the most unusual skincare product you've tried?
Clean and Clear's Blackhead clearing lotion - it stings and doesn't help at all; good skin isn't meant to be painful, right?
You're in a French pharmacy and can only pick one item - what is it?
Bioderma, for sure - it's so much cheaper abroad!
Tell us your top skincare tip?
Keep to a good skincare routine from a young age and stick to it - don't chop and change products regularly otherwise your skin will be confuzzled (confused + puzzled)! Also, don't be afraid of products that say 'anti-aging' - you won't end up looking like a 4 year old if you use them!
I hope you liked this post wrapping up 'Skincare Week'! Make sure you do this tag and say I tagged you! Leave me links to your posts below x
Love, Lizzie x
Describe your skincare routine in 5 words
SLS-free, simple, gentle, thorough, hydrating
What's your skin type?
Oily/Combination that needs hydration
What's your favourite skincare product?
I
am tempted to say my new Clarisonic because as long as it isn't overuse
it gives amazing results.... however I've only had it a short while. So
a more long standing favourite product would be the Amie Cooling Clay
Mask (found in Boots - review post here) as I truly love to use it and it's great for oily, blemish-prone skin.
Top blemish zapper
I swear by Origins Super Spot Remover Gel (review post here).
It is a little pricey for such a small product but then you need so
little of it. The gel really does reduce spots over night and will
actually remove them within 2-3 days.
Face wipes yay or nay?
I
did use to be particle to a face wipe or two when feeling lazy but now I
know they do more harm than good to the skin. So on lazy nights when
makeup removal seems like too much of a chore I opt for the L'Oreal
Micellar Solution (review post here)
on a cotton pad, then I just make sure I do a thorough double cleanse
in the morning. Though this doesn't happen often though as I like to
remove makeup way before getting in to bed when I have the energy to do
it!
Toner yay or nay?
The
new type of toner 'the exfoliating toner' is all the rage at the moment
and even though I have yet to hop on the bandwagon I can see the
benefits and appeal of a non-manual exfoliate. However with my
Clarisonic (which I won't be casting aside any time soon) and Ginvera
Marvel Gel (review post here)...
that is pretty much a non-manual exfoliate I feel my skin doesn't need
anymore exfoliating. But yay or nay for the more standard toner I would
be inclined to say nay. I think a lot of high street toners can either
be too stripping (when targeted at blemish prone skin/blackheads) or not
actually do much at all.
High end skincare or high end make up?
I
truly believe that with good quality skincare that is right for your
skin you can make low cost/high street makeup look flawless. So I would
always go for high end skincare over high end makeup. However just
because someone spends a lot on high end skincare doesn't mean they will
have good skin.... a lot of the high end skincare brands still include
ingredients you should be avoiding so I think you need a good amount of
knowledge about your own skin type and skincare ingredients in general
to get the most out of high end skincare.
What's the most unusual skincare product you've tried?
That would have to be Snail Cream?! Yes, I have actually applied snail slime to my face! Earlier this year Rachel from Blush and Brunch sent me a very lovely and generous package containing a range of Korean beauty products (you can see what she sent me here)
which also included a sachet of Tony Moly Intense Care Snail Cream that
was actually 70% snail slime! Snail creams are pretty much old hat in
Korean... they really are everywhere, however it was very odd knowing I
was applying the slime of a disgusting creature to my face!
You're in a French pharmacy and can only pick one item - what is it?
With the Escentual website
stocking so many french skincare brands I really wouldn't be sure what
to pick up in a French Pharmacy. So I will have to be boring and say I'd
probably end up picking something that seemed like a totally different
product to try out, maybe some kind of under eye mask or aerosol face
mask.
Tell us your top skincare tip
It
would be to never underestimate the power of cleansing thoroughly if
you have blemish prone skin. Using the right cleansers (always SLS-free
when going for a facial wash and a cream cleanser in the evening) and
double cleansing at night (with a flannel to gently exfoliate), you
really can improve your skin.
- See more at: http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2013/07/savvy-sunday-skincare-skincare-tag.html#sthash.7gkyTKf0.dpuf
