Feeling all the Blue, Purple and Green hues in my Evening Skincare Routine tonight! 💙💜💚
1. I used Clinque Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm for my 1st cleanse to take my makep off.
2. For the 2nd cleanse I went in with my favourite Hot Coth Cleanser from Aldi
3. Etude White Cloud Mask.
4. It's mask time with the Vitamasques Milk Sheet Mask.
5. Pixi Retinol Tonic.
6. Lacura Midnight Power Eye Gel.
7. Lacura Caviar Night Cream
8. Herione Make Eyelash Serum
9. EOS Cooling Chamomile Lip Balm.
Welcome back to my 2nd Skin Care Diary! I've been testing out alot of new products from my Singapore Beauty Haul and loving everything I've tried so far. I also have a post going up this week all about Poundland's new skin care line, so keep your eyes peeled for that. In the meantime here's my evening skin care routine from this past Thursday. I had a make up free day so I kept my skin care routine a little more simple.
1. I had a makeup free day so I kept it simple with this Jurlique Revitalising Cleansing Gel*.
2. I also used this Daiso Konjac Sponge with the Cleanser.
3. Next I gave my face a spritz with the Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray*.
4. I tested out one of these Tomato Collagen Masks from Watsons I loved how well they fitted to the face thanks to the ear holes!
5. To finish I used the Aldi Lacura Midnight Power Eye Gel.
6. And the Poundland Anti-Ageing Night Cream.
7. Herione Make Eyelash Serum.
8. EOS Lip Balm* in Wildberry.
Hey guys and welcome back to another skincare post. Today I wanted to share with you what I picked up on my recent trip to Singapore. Let me tell you the skincare selection was pretty insane here, I could have wandered around for hours in many of the drugstores and department stores gazing at all the pretty packaging and fascinating selection of beauty products Singapore had to offer. Honestly, if you're a skin care addict like me and you ever get the chance to go, go! Not only is the skincare amazing, but the people are also lovely and the food is on another level! So without further ado here's what I picked up...
Hey guys, I hope you're all having a great weekend so far! I wanted to start a new series on my blog where I share with you my Evening Skin Care Routines. I've been sharing a lot more skincare content over on the PPB Instagram herebut I also wanted to document my routines over here too. But first, let me give you a bit of a background to my skin type. I have Normal/Combination Skin, I often get the odd spot mostly on my chin and I am in my Mid 30's. You can also message me on Instagram if you want to know any more additional information about my skin type. So without further ado here's my Nighttime Skincare Routine from Wednesday.
WHAT'S INSIDE?
- Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly 125ml 100% Fragrance-Free, Dermatologist-developed and Allergy Tested. WHAT DOES IT DO AND WHO'S IT FOR?
This non-sticky Jelly is a hydrating lightweight water-gel formula that claims to hydrate the skin and lock in moisture for up to 24 hours. The hydrating Jelly is suitable for all skin types.
PRICE
Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly £31 PACKAGING
The Jelly comes in a plastic pump dispenser with lid. It's also housed in an informative box.
HOW TO USE
The Hydrating Jelly can be incorporated as Step 3 in Clinique's 3 Step System or you can slot this into your regular skincare routine before SPF and after Toner in the mornings. Additionally, you can use this whenever your skin needs that extra boost of hydration.
OVERALL THOUGHTS
I adore the Clinique Hydrating Jelly because it's a wonderful pick me up to treat tired and dehydrated skin. I use this of a morning before I apply my SPF as it works wonders at helping my skin look more alive and feel extra hydrated. I also love how convenient this is as it sinks into the skin straight away with no effort or fuss and can be used any time anywhere. This would be even more amazing if they did the Jelly in a smaller travel-friendly size as it would be perfect for long-haul flights!
Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly 4.8 out of 5
Cleansing balms have become quite a thing over the past few years and if you're not familiar with this dreamy product then this may change your life when it comes to removing your makeup in the future.
I've already tested out a few of these types of balms but today I wanted to share with you this Clinique version as I've heard so many wonderful things about this cleanser from other blogger friends. So here's everything you need to know about the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm...
Price
The Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm retails for £24 for 125ml of product. The balm is actually part of the Take The Day Off collection which includes,
- Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes and Lips £17.50
- Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Milk £22.50
- Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Oil £22.50
- Clinique Take The Day Off Eye Makeup Remover Stick £16
- Clinique Take The Day Off Face and eye Cleansing Towelettes £16
Packaging
All of the Take The Day Off Line is packaged in a subtle purple wrapping so it's clearly identifiable from other products within Clinique's skincare collections.
Most balms you will find come in a pot form so you can easily scoop out how much you require to remove your makeup with.
Application
If you're not familiar with this type of product then the aim of the balm is to break down any oils, makeup and general build up from the day. Additionally Take The Day Off is also wonderful at removing sunscreens and it's fragrance-free, ophthalmologist and allergy tested.
I scoop out a 2p sized amount of the balm and rub it together in my hands to warm up the product. I then apply this directly to the skin massaging it into the whole face including all over the eyes and neck. I then go in with a warm flannel to wipe away the excess. The balm should be the first step in your nighttime routine.
The consistency of the balm is very smooth and once massaged into the skin it turns into a silky oil that helps break down my makeup quickly. You also really don't need that much as a little goes a long way.
If you want to see a live demo of the cleansing balm in action, then I have made a short Insta Video on how I use this here. Longevity
Once opened the balm has a 6-month shelf life and as I mentioned above you really don't need that much, so ultimately I do think you get your money's worth over that 6 month period.
I've been using this for 2 months now and I have to say my skin definitely feels hydrated and glowy after each use.
Overall Thoughts
I'm truly hooked on this stuff, as not only do you get your money's worth but it works tremendously well at breaking down your makeup so quickly. It's also a nice alternative to a Micellar Water if you don't want to faff about with cotton wool and a second cleanser afterwards.
Now although I'm fond of skincare with a scent or added oil benefits there's something so pleasant and appealing about this fragrance-free, non-offensive balm. I think the consistency and the fact it feels so satisfying when you massage it into the face, combined with how lovely and glowy your skin feels afterwards makes this a winner in my books. I'm now sold on trying out the whole Clinique Take The Day Off Collection so I will keep you posted!
So all in all if you're after a no-fuss, get the job done make-up remover that's time efficient, fragrance-free and just an overall pleasure to use, then the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm may just be the one for you!
I award the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm a 4.9 out of 5
I feel like I haven't done a monthly round up in ages, so it's about time I shared with you some of my all beauty favourites from March, which coincidentally seem all very colour co-ordinated!
Soap & Glory Heel Genius
Now that we are getting into open toed weather, I feel like it's time to start preparing the feet for all those pretty sandals I've seen just lately. The Heel Genius has been a saviour at making my feet feel wonderfully soft, refreshed and ready for their 2017 debut...
Soap & Glory Hand Maid
I've nearly used up the last of my Bath & Body Works Stash of Anti Bacs (Sob!), however I've found a lovely replacement from Soap & Glory in the form of the Hand Maid. This gorgeous smelling anti-bac smells just like the Righteous Butter, plus it's a decent size too. I like to keep this one on my vanity to use before I apply my make-up each morning.
Clinque Beyond Perfection Foundation + Concealer
Gosh I love this foundation! I picked this up last year on my our way to Mexico as I had heard such good things about it. Usually I'm really not a fan of matte foundations (with the exception of the L'Oreal Infalliable Total Cover) as I tend to prefer more of a dewy finish these days. However there is just something about this foundation that gives you the most beautiful coverage, without feeling or looking dry and I just can't help but gravitate towards this every time.
MAC Angel Lipstick
MAC Angel is actually one of the first MAC lipsticks I ever bought, it's also a lipstick I go back to time and time again. This pinky nude, frost never fails to brighten up a look for me, I even wore this on my Wedding Day too.
Rimmel #Insta Fix & Go
I actually did a first impression on this recently and I've been in love with it ever since. I adore not only the smell of this, but the fact that it's a 2 in 1 Primer and Setting Spray. It's also a great affordable alternative to some of the high end version out there too.
2016 has been a year of pretty amazing launches, from skincare to make-up, drugstore to high end, I've tested a fair few out this year. The drugstore market has certainly made an impression on me this year and with so many favourites to choose from I had to narrow it down to the best of the best, so here's my 2016 Ultimate Ten...
