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, 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.
Now as you guys may well know I've become a bit of a skincare fanatic over the past couple of months! So today I wanted to share with you the best skincare products for your 30's that I'm using currently in my morning and evening skincare routine...
MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE 1. CLEANSER: Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser* - For mornings I keep it pretty basic and start by cleansing with my favourite Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser that you can read more about here. All I do is massage the product onto dry skin, wet my fingers to turn the cleanser into a milk, then to finish I use a damp flannel to wipe off the excess.
2. TONE:Superdrug Vitamin E Hydrating Mist- Next it's onto toning... Personally, I love using a spray toner as it's just quick and easy. And let me tell you this one from Superdrug is EVERYTHING! It's so affordable and hydrating.
Also if you're in need of an extra boost of hydration and you have the time, I recommend doing a double spritz, trust me... thank me later. 3. EYE CREAM: Una Brennon Super Facialist Vitamin C+ Dark Circles Eye Cream - Ok I have to admit I never used to use an eye cream, it was more of a once in a blue moon thing I think maybe because there never seem to be any decent and affordable options to choose from. But now I can't live without one, especially now I'm 35, so naturally this Una Brennon Vitamin C one is perfect as it feels very lightweight and hydrating around the eye area.
4. MOISTURISE: Glossier Priming Moisturiser* - For moisturiser you guys know as I just reviewed this here,that the Glossier Priming Moisturiser is my go to as it's lightweight, buildable and hydrating.
5. SPF: Australian Gold Tinted Botanical Face Sunscreen SPF50* - My final and most important step (and this should be yours too) is an SPF. I do not leave the house without applying one, in fact, most days I end up applying it twice, once when I leave for the gym in the morning as I walk. Then I apply it again when I go to do my skincare routine after I've got back from the gym and showered. I'm currently loving this tinted one from Australian Gold as it's also perfect for no makeup days.
6. LIP BALM: EOS Wild Berry Lip Balm* - Last but not least I just like to add a bit of lip balm to moisturise my lips.
EVENING SKINCARE ROUTINE - There is definitely a few more steps to my evening skincare routine as this is where I get serious about my skincare and really take and make the time to give my skin a well-deserved pampering. 1. MAKEUP REMOVER: Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm* - First things first, removing that makeup... Up until now I have been a solid fan of a micellar water and don't get me wrong I still am, but just lately I've been reaching for the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm. This cleanser melts away makeup like a dream! Discover more about this cleanser and why I love it here.
2. CREAM CLEANSER: ALDI Lacura Hot Cloth Cleanser- Next I go in with my favourite cream cleanser from Aldi, you guys already know how much I love this, it's honestly one of the best affordable cream cleansers I've used to date.
Additionally, I use another amazing find from Lidl in the form of the SilverCrest Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush. My husband actually got me this for Christmas and honestly, it's become a game changer within my skincare routine! It has four settings but personally, I love setting two for deep cleaning my face with the cream cleanser. All I do is wet the brush and use it in circular motions on my face and then I use long strokes up my neck towards my chin. If I ever find this again you guys will be the first to know so you can get your hands on one too!
3. EXFOLIATE: Pixi Glow Tonic* - Next it's time to exfoliate with my favourite glycolic products. I actually currently switch between two, the Pixi Glow Tonic and the ALDI Lacura Glycolic Daily Cleansing Pads. (The Pixi Glow Tonic was very kindly sent to me, but as always all opinions are my own.)
4. ESSENCE: Superdrug B Refreshed Essence Lotion - After I've exfoliated it's time to put back the moisture into my skin with this Essence I found in Superdrug. This is actually a new step I've incorporated into my routine to give my skin that extra hydration boost.
5. TONE: As Above -Afterwards I go in with my favourite toner I spoke about above.
6. EYE CREAM: Aldi Lacura Midnight Power Eye Cream - For eye cream, I've been enjoying using the Midnight Power Eye Cream from Aldi as it's hydrating and it has a lovely lightweight gel texture.
7. SERUM: The Ordinary 0.2% Retinol in Squalane* - Next it's onto serums and again I'm currently switching between my favourite 0.2% Retinol from The Ordinary which you can read all about here and the Pixi Rose Caviar Essence* which I have a post on here. The Retinol I use 2-3 times a week and then the rest of the week I use the Pixi Rose Essence.
(The Pixi Rose Caviar Essence was kindly sent to me but as always all opinions are my own)
8. MOISTURISE: Aldi Caviar Night Cream - Finally for Moisturiser I've been obsessed with this Aldi Caviar Night Cream. I'm currently testing this out for an up and coming post but so far so good.
9. LIP BALM & SPOT TREATMENT: Aldi Miracle Cream - To finish I just moisturise my lips with a little Aldi Miracle Cream which I spoke about in my Aldi Dupes post here. I also use this on any blemishes and spots however I do find The Ordinary Salicylic Acid* works wonders if you have any unwanted pimples under the skin. Find out more about this product here.
And that is it, I do hope you found this helpful in some way whether your in your 30's or not. I'm still on a skincare journey discovering new ways to use my skincare and testing out new products in general, so keep a look out for lots of fresh skincare content coming to the PPB Blog and YouTube Channel soon...
I love shopping in the US Drugstore's as they have an amazing vast selection of brands to choose from including a lot of brands and products we don't have here in the UK. Here's the things I picked up from my drugstore adventure.
What's your favourite US Drugstore brands? Leave me a comment down below or tweet me.
Products Mentioned:
- Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover
- Chapstick in Cake Batter
- EOS Lip Balms in Mint, Pomegranate, Coconut Milk and Blackberry Nectar
- Maybelline Baby Lips in Grape Vine, Pink Quartz and Beam of Blush
- Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Gloss in Coral Craze, Fuchsia Flicker, Just a Glimmer, Tickled Pink and Life's a Peach
- Physicians Formula Bronze Booster BB Beauty Balm
- Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Rose
- Milani Liquid Eye Liquid-Like Eye Liner Pencil
- Milani Baked Blush in Dolce Pink and Rose D'Oro
- Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow's in Bella Rouge, Bella Bronze & Bella Champagne
Happy hump day guys! Today I thought I would share with you my Top 10 Summer Essentials I can't live without, whether I'm on a staycation or vacation! Summer really is one of my favourite seasons as it's warm, light, we don't have to wear as many layers and I get to rock all my bright coloured nail polish, make-up and accessories!
What's one Summer Essential you can't live without? Leave me a comment down below or tweet me.
Hey Guys, I hope everyone is having a lovely Summery weekend! Over the weekend I usually sport a more full face of make-up as I tend to be doing more things and I usually have a lot more time too. During the week my face of the day consists of a little concealer, bronzer, blush, a wash of eye shadow, minimal liner and a dash of mascara. Where as the weekend I like to experiment and play around with my more expensive make-up, so today I thought I would share with you my standard uniform make-up for the weekend.
What's one product you only wear on special occasions or at the weekend? Leave a comment down below or tweet me.
I tend to start with my eyebrows, then eyes and onto face etc. so here's what I used for this look. 1. PRIME
Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin Benefit Porefessional
2. BROWS
MAC Brow Pencil in Stud Benefit Gimme Brow in Medium Deep
MAC Eye shadows in Concrete and Wedge
MAC Pro Conceal and Correct Palette in Light
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Silky Beige
MAC Clear Brow Gel
Over the past few years I have become a bit of a lip junkie! Don't get me wrong I love a good lipstick but for everyday I can't be without a lip balm. I have quite a few dotted around in the car, by my bed, endless handbags, on my vanity, the list goes on...... Today I thought I would share with you my top five lip balms.
What's your go to lip balm to keep your lips moisturised? Leave a comment down below or tweet me.
My Top 5 Lip Balms
1. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protection Stick - I recently featured the original Eight Hour Cream in my May Favourites as this is a staple in my beauty cupboard, but sometimes it can get a bit messy so it's good to have it in a stick form too. This also has an SPF 15.
2. Coca Cola Cherry Lip Smacker - I love these lip smackers especially the cherry flavour, coca cola is my guilty pleasure and something I have given up on the countdown to my wedding, so this lip balm satisfies my cravings, as well as moisturising my lips too.
3. Maybelline Baby Lips Quenched - The majority of my collection is made up of the Maybelline Baby Lips, I just love these as they are affordable, have super cute packaging and come in so many great flavours. My favourite is from the original line up in Quenched, as it has an SPF 20.
4. EOS Vanilla Mint - EOS finally came to the UK recently and while they are a bit more expensive than the US, I just love the formula of these. My top pick is the Vanilla Mint scent as it smells divine and fells like a super buttery moisturiser on the lips.
5. The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Solid Oil Lips - Although I'm not a fan of pot lips balms, where you have to dip your finger in, this is a beautiful balm for night time. If you've followed me for a while now, you'll know I'm a big fan of this scent in the body butter and pretty much love most of the Wild Argan Oil Collection, so this was a no brainer for me as it's a lovely thick luxury balm.
