The Current Skincare Edit

Makeup Remover - Bioderma Crealine Micellar Solution 

Eye Makeup Remover - Botanics Soothing Eye Makeup Remover

Cleanser morning - Neutrogena 2 in 1 Wash and Mask  

Cleanser evening - Emma Hardie Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm

Exfoliating toner - PIXI Glow Tonic 

Hydrating toner - Botanics 100% Organic Rosewater Toning Spritz 

Serum - Avene Soothing Hydrating serum 

Day moisturiser - Origins GinZing Energy Boosting Moisturizer

Sunscreen - Nivea Sun spf 30 pocket size for face and body

Night Moisturiser - Botanics Hydrating Night Cream All Bright

Ideally I wanted the Ren Clarifying Clay Cleanser to use as my morning cleanser. However  I got tired of waiting to purchase it after waiting so long for the Emma Hardie (took nearly a month to come back into stock) and the PIXI glow Tonic (this was another palarva) I just went with what was the closet thing which was readily available. So far the Neutrogena  2 in 1 Wash/Wask has been working fine. I use it as a morning cleanser to refresh my face + neck. If I did not wear makeup during the day I will use it as my night time cleanser as well. 

So far my little regimen has been going well, def since using the cleansing balm my skin has been a lot more plump and not as dry. I have been removing the cleansing balm in lines, "working with the grain of the skin in line with the facial muscles" similar to those of a facial for removing the cleansing balm from my skin in the evenings. In terms of draining the built up fluid I cannot see if that has worked to combat that or not. I can say that using the line method (opposed to rubbing circles) has def helped my chin area. There isn't as many  oily deposits around my chin area.  My skin likes the chemical exfoliation from the PIXI Glow Tonic, In terms of texture my skin is a lot smoother. In the future I would like to purchase the liquid gold and compare how the effects measure up. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0bNOeFKayk (Emma Hardie demonstration)

These are just some thoughts off the top of my head.

 I will do in depth reviews of the products soon,

 beginning with the Emma Hardie Cleansing balm, 

since I have been using that over a month . 

b- beautiful my lovelies.

The Skincare Edit - The Budget Friendly Version

The idea for this post struck me today when I was at work. One of the ladies and I were speaking about the summer sales and items we could purchase now to use as gifts for birthdays/Christmas.

 It came to me that with all the hype about the Emma Hardie Cleansing balm, the P50 exfoliating toner and the PIXI glow tonic. Where are the options for those who want to try these products but just do not have the money to buy the cult products. 

I recently posted my Skincare edit (which is subject to change so there will be updates soon), so I am writing this the Budget friendly version of my skincare edit. This would have been my skincare edit a year ago when I was a student, strapped for pennies.

Makeup Remover - L'Oréal Paris Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution 

Cleansing Oil  - L'oreal Cleansing oil (please remember this does have in mineral oil)

Cleanser morning - Neutrogena 2 in 1 cleanser & Mask 

Cleanser evening - Botanics 97% Organic Hot Cloth cleansing Balm 

Exfoliating toner - La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Lotion 

Hydrating toner - Botanics 100% Organic Rosewater Toning Spritz 

Serum - Avene Soothing Hydrating serum 

Sunscreen - Bioderma Photoderm Spot Cream SPF50+ 30ml, 

or Avene very high protection mineral suncreen spf50+ for very intolerant skin 

My current skincare edit is £125 in total. The budget version above total costs equal £85, at the moment a lot of these products are on reduced price offers, so the total would be even less. I recommend when purchasing skincare you buy one item at a time. eg when your cleanser finishes, then purchase a new one,  not before. Do the same in turn with each skincare item. Unless your skin is in a bad way, I would never suggest purchasing an entirely new skincare regime at once.  I love a bargain and the frugal person in me would never let that happen. I will stick to purchasing one at a time as items finish.  I hope that you guys find this post useful. 


Comment below and let me know if you have used any of the products above in the past. 

Happy Wednesday,

my lovelies.

xx

The Current Skincare Edit

Internal Skincare: 2 x Flaxseed oil tablets (1000mg), 1.5l water daily

Makeup Removers: Boots Botanics Makeup Remover, Bioderma Micellare Solution

Cleanser: Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm

Exfoliating /Clarifying Toner: PIXI Glow Tonic

Moisturizing Toner: Clarins Enegizing Toner

Serum: Avene Soothing Hydrating Serum

Moisturizers: Botanics Hydrating Night Cream, Origins GinZing Moisturizer

SPF: Nivea spf30 

       In that order *Mama Dee voice*

Happy Saturday my lovelies .

xx

Spring Beauty Clean Project 10 Pan 2013 - Update

Spring Beauty Clean Project 10 Pan 2013-Update. 

As of May 31st 2013 Project 10 pan spring 2013 is over. (yayyy) I used up a few things quite quickly, others are taking a longer time. The two main culprits lingering are the Sk:n Vitamin rich gentle facial cleaner & the Avene Cold Cream gel. Botanics night cream, Clean & Clear face lotion and the remnants of my Clarins Energizing toner also remain. 

As for my wishlist - I managed to get my hands on the Pixi Glow Tonic. So I am one very happy Beauty blogger at the moment. Look for a skincare edit coming your way soon.

Be good my lovelies 

xx

Wishlist

 Wishlist 

Just a few things I have my eye on,so I have started counting my sheckles 

Joules welliebobs link

No7 Cleansing Brush link 

Botanics Hot Cloth Cleansing Balm link 

Ecotools Bamboo Bronzer Brush link

Maybelline Master Shape Brow in soft Brown link 

Eylure Shape and shade Brow Pencil and Tamer Dark - Medium Brunette link 


PIXI glow tonic 

Rimmel scandal eyes black/blue eyeliner

Clinique Take the day off cleansing balm

Dior Miss Dior Cherie EDP 30ml 

Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Face Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm link

Peter Thomas Roth Max Strength complexion clearing pads link 

*Nuxe Ultra Nourishing Lip Balm link 

 *La Roche Posay effeclar face wash

 *La Roche Posay effeclar toner

 La Roche Posay effeclar duo

 La Roche Posay effeclar k

Avene Cleanane K 

Avene sunscreen


xx
Miss Mai