Skincare that doesn´t break your bank.
I got this idea from one
of my favourite French women Violette_fr and once I jumped on the
skincare wagon, there was no turning back.
Saying this, I do love me
some lotions, serums or toners... However, I don´t really opt for
all those steps and extensive routines that I see some of the other
women do, nor do I buy all the overpriced product that are presented
to me on social media. Not that I don´t treat myself to something
special from time to time... But I took time and found out what
really works for me and let me tell you, majority of the products are
from my local drugstore and I swear by them! And, ladies and
gentlemen, I am going to introduce them to you right this second:
CLEANSING:
Of course, when preparing
for the bed time you have to start with wiping away what´s left on
your face. For this I use cotton pads and the Garnier Pure MicellarWater. My next step is to use the LVLY Cleansing oil. It works well
with all skin types. I cleanse my face thoroughly.
In the morning I tend to
use the Coop&Daisy Fresh Glow Jelly Cleanser. Because my skin is
porcelain.white, I suffer from discoloration so the fact that it
contains Aloe Vera and it´ s calming, it takes care of all my red
spots. After all these steps, I spray my face with rose water that
I cook myself. It smells heavenly.
MOISTURISING:
I start with two pumps of
the intensive Hyaluron Serum by Saloos Natur Cosmetics for the
maximum hydratation. Then I add one pump of the Mixa Soothing Moisturizer. I love this one because it´s oil-free and doesn´t
leave the much-hated slippery residue. Next step is an organic
lavender lip balm which, in my head, smells like a summer in
Provence.
ADDITIONAL CARE AND
PAMPERING:
It´s necessary to
exfoliate your skin on a regular basis. I usually do it once a week
with a pump the Ziaja Manuka Tree Purifying cleansing gel on my Kajal
sponge. With a gentle force and circular motions, your skin will feel
fresh and renewed.
A little purifying pore
cleansing never killed anyone. On evenings when my skin feels dull
and oily, I skip my moisturiser and treat my skin with the Nip+FabGlycolic Fix. It´s an overnight gel that contains glycolid acid and
salicylic acids to help gently lift the dead skin cells from your
face which not only cleans your pores but also helps to control the
natural oils. When you wake up in the morning and wash your face with
a gentle cleansing gel, you´ll feel little particles under your
fingers. Don´t get weirded out, it´s the actual dead skin coming
off of your face. Am I strange if I love the feeling?
I love to use masks for
that extra pampering feeling. Probably the only French element in my
skincare routine is the green French clay from Saloos Nature Cosmetics. You have to mix it with water and slap it on your face and
leave it there until it dries. Just be careful, because it´s a
powerful little beast. If left for too long, it can leave your skin
irritated and red. Plus, don´t even try to move your face muscles
when the mask is drying because it literally hurts.
Another mask
I love to use is the Avon Planet Spa mud mask with Dead Sea minerals.
It has purifying properties and deep-cleanses your pores, which also
minimizes their visibility. It´s worth giving a try, trust me.
So yes.. this is it. I
know it might look like it´s a lot, but it really is worth it. It
doesn´t take too much time and it really works. I was used to
covering my whole face with foundation every single day because I
didn´t want to show all the visible imperfections on my face. I
don´t say my skin is perfect now, but it has definitely improved so
now I only use a little touch of concealer where it´s needed and
leave the rest of my face bare and breathing. Let me know about your
skincare routine and what works for you.
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