Updated Skincare Routine

Hello everyone!

Today I'm just doing a quick updated skincare routine. I posted one not too long ago but it's

changed quite a bit since then so thought I would just do a little update on how it's changed.

Hope you enjoy!

Morning Routine.

I start by massaging my No7 Hot Cloth Cleanser (not pictured) then using a warm muslin cloth to wipe it off.

It's a basic cleanser that moisturises as it cleanses and it very gentle on the skin. Then I  put some of my Boots

Tea Tree and Witch Hazel Cleansing Toning Lotion on a cotton pas and wipe it all over my face. Sometimes I switch

it up and use the Boots Skin Clear Deep Cleansing Lotion. I then moisturise with my Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion

(not pictured). I then go on to do my make-up..

Night Time Routine.

I take off my make-up by putting some of my Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water on a  Boots Cotton Wool

Double Faced Oval Pads and wiping it all over my face. I usually do one for my eyes and then one for my face.

This usually get the majority of make-up off. I then go in with my Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

and massage it into my skin to take really clean my skin. I then get rinse my muslin cloth under warm water, rinse

it off and wipe the balm off with this. After it's all off and my face is dry, I then go in with my Tea Tree and Witch

Hazel Cleansing Toner again and wipe it over my face with a cotton pad. I've used Neutrogena Visibly Clear Spot

Stress Control 3 in 1 Daily Cleansing Lotion and Garnier Pure Active Purifying Toner which, are both really great

products. Once that has sunk into my skin, I use either my Origins High Potency Night a Mins Mineral Enriched

Renewal Cream or my Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil.

Products  I don't use on a daily basis.

If I want to exfoliate I usually use the Boots Skin Clear Ultra Deep Pore Facial Treatment Scrub. It's a really

inexpensive great exfoliator. I sometimes use it on my body as well if I've got any rough patches and it works

a dream! I've recently started using the Boots Tea Tree Witch Hazel Exfoliating Face Scrub which, I really

enjoy using. This one is also very inexpensive.

If I ever have a spot I've always sworn by Origins Super Spot Remover Blemish Treatment Gel. It's a very powerful

little gel. I also sometimes use Soap & Glorys Dr Spot. The one I've recently purchased and really love is the Mario

Badescu Drying Lotion. It is a bit pricey but it does the job amazingly. I put it on before bed and the next day the

 spot s dramatically reduced and the smaller ones are practically gone. 

Face Masks.

I thought I'd show you a few of my favourite face masks also as we're on the subject. My most favourite one

to use is the Lush Mask Of Magnaminty. Does such a great job every time and I expect nothing less from Lush.

I also purchased another Mario Badescu product recently. I bought the Mario Badescu Drying Mask to go

with my drying lotion. this mask along with it is pricey but I really see a difference after using it. A few other

favourites include Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque which is such an incredibly inexpensive but amazing mask.

I also love the Soap Glory No Clogs Allowed Super Self Heating Deep Pore Detox Mask for the times I want to

pamper myself. The Una Brennan Super Facialist Clay Mask is a great mask for when my skin needs a deep clean

and for when my skin is dry and I need some moisture I swear by Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask.

I also picked up the under eye patches in TK Maxx. I can't find a link for them as everything's quite unique in

there as most of you probably know. They're just to help with wrinkles and puffiness under your eyes. It feels nice

using them and you eyes do look noticeably different as well. 

Photography by Sophie Ford
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Sophie X

My Night Time Skincare Routine

Hey everyone!

So this is my current night time skincare routine. It is forever changing but most of these products I have

used for a long time and really do love. I don''t believe you should use too many products on your skin

because that's when it gets complicated. I prefer to have a nice simple skincare routine!

Clarisonic Mia in Lavender

The first and most important thing in my skincare routine is my Clarisonic. Since getting it over a year ago I've

never looked back. It's an investment as it did cost me £99, but it's one of the best investments I've ever made.

It has really changed my skin for the better. My skin is still in no way perfect thanks for hormones and stress,

but this has made a massive difference in my skin. It gets a lot more dirt out of your skin then you usually

would by just regularly cleansing. It is definitely something I recommend you get if you take your skincare

seriously. By the way if you don't know what a Clarisonic is then where the hell have you been? - It's basically

a toothbrush for your face

No7 Beautiful Skin Hot Cloth Cleanser

This is the cleanser that I use with my Clarisonic. (I use it in the morning with a hot cloth as well - the way

it is recommended). It's a gentle cleanser that leaves my skin feeling smooth, moisturised and cleansed. It's for

all skin types as well, so anyone can use it which is great. I always get it when it's on offer or when I have a

voucher from Boots so makes it around £5 instead of £9.95

Simple Kind To Skin Facial Cleansing Wipes

These are definitely my holy grail face wipes. I've been using them for years. I always have a back up spare in

my drawer in case I ever run out. They're so gentle on my skin and always get all of my eye make-up off. I usually

take the majority of my make-up off with one of these, then go in with my No7 cleanser and clarisonic as I never

rely on just a face wipe alone to take off all my make-up,

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Spot Stress Control 3 in 1 Daily Cleansing Lotion

I've only recently added this product into my skincare routine. So far, I really love it. I will usually put some

of this on a cotton pad and wipe it all over the face after cleansing my skin. It's not made any massive differences

in my skin as of yet but I can see a little bit of improvement. I've just replaced my usual toner with this now to see

if it's any better.

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil

After the Neutrogena cleansing lotion has dried, I will then use this amazing rosehip oil on my skin as

night time moisturiser. It's not greasy in the slightest, although you'd think and oil would be. It sinks into the

skin so nicely and leaves it feel so hydrated and smooth. I also love the fact it's organic and I can now get

it in my local Boots!

Soap and Glory Dr Spot

If I have any breakouts going on then I will just dab some of this in the problem area and by morning it will have

gone down quite a bit and isn't as visible. It doesn't get rid of the spot completely over night, but it does reduce

redness and size quite a bit. I'm forever trying out different spot treatments though!

Benefit It's Potent Eye Cream

I don't always use an eye cream at night but when I do, I use this Benefit one. It's helps brighten the under

eye area and works nicely. I am in search for an anti-ageing under eye night cream but in the mean time, this

does the job fine!

Seeing as we're on the subject of skincare, I just thought I'd quickly share 5 of my favourite face masks with you!

Soap & Glory No-Clogs Allowed Super Self Heating Deep Pore Detox Mask

Una Brennan Superfacialist Pore Purifying Clay Mask

Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask

Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

Lush Mask Of Magnaminty

Photography by Sophie Ford

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Back To School Make-up Essentials

Hey everyone!

Everyone goes back to school this week where I am so, I thought I would do a quick little

post of my favourite inexpensive make-up and a few skincare essentials which, can al be
purchased from most drug stores/pharmacy's.

Neutrogena Spot Stress Control 3 in 1 Daily Cleansing Lotion
I bought this recently and I'm really loving it. It says it's a cleanser but I basically use it as a toner. I use it after
cleansing my face in the morning and before moisturising then, I use it in the evening after cleansing and
before putting on my facial Rose hip oil. I'm prone to spots and get stressed often so this calms my skin down
so much. It's a great product for back to school as it can be quite stressful and who wants spots making it worse.

Cetaphil Moisturising-Lotion
I really love this moisturiser and would definitely recommend it to anyone! My one is for dry/sensitive skin but
I'm pretty sure they also do one for oily skin as well. It's about £7/£8 and mine has lasted me months and months
and I use it everyday and leaves me skin so moisturised and isn't greasy or oily in the slightest which I love!

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Lightweight Primer
I don't usually use primer as I don't really need it as my skin is quite dry but if I do need to use a primer,
this is the one I go for. It's very inexpensive and does the job perfectly.

Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation in Ivory
This foundation is definitely one of my favourites. It gives such a great finish and is very easy to blend. (I use it
with a damp Real Techniques sponge) Plus the best thing is that it's only  £8.99!

Maybelline Eraser Eye Concealer in Light
This is a great under eye concealer if you've had a late night. I like to use this with a damp Real Techniques
sponge and it goes on perfectly!

Rimmel Clear Complexion Transparent Powder
I use powder to set my concealer sometimes and I've always loved this one. It doesn't change the colour
of your concealer or foundation and I like the fact it controls oil and mattifies your skin as I can get a bit
of an oily t-zone throughout the day.

Maybelline Eye Studio Master Shape Brow in Soft Brown
When you're in school I don't recommend going all out on doing your brows. I never use to. It's best to keep it
as simple as possible. If you do like to fill in your brows a bit then I recommend this brow pencil from
Maybelline. It's only £2.99 which is amazing and it also has a spoolie on the end to brush out any harsh lines.

Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting Mascara in Medium Brown
To set my brows I like to use this brow mascara from Maybelline also. It's tinted so gives a bit of colour. You
could use this alone to tame your brows if you don't like to fill them in. I like that it sets them in place without
leaving them feeling too rock hard.

LOreal Volume Million Lashes Excess Mascara
I'm not overly fussed about having massive lashes as I prefer to look more natural which is why I love this mascara.
It's give length and volume but doesn't leave them looking like spider lashes!

Makeup Revolution happylips in Love Nude
I never wore any lipstick in school, but if you want to add a bit of colour to your lips then I recommend Makeup
Revolutions new happy lips collection. They have the lipstick colour in the middle with argan oil surrounding
it, so conditions your lips as well as gives them a bit of colour. They're also only £3 which I think is amazing.


Photography by Sophie Ford
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