My Skin Care Routine

Hey Dolls

As an avid user of Liz Earle for a couple of years, I was quite upset when I realised that it just wasn't cutting it anymore. It has been a bit of a quest but I have finally found a routine that I'm happy with and after reading Jennie's recent skincare post thought I would share it with all of you. Being honest it's a bit of a mish mash of products...

Neutrogena Visibly Clear



2-in-1 Wash/Mask - I love a multiuse product! I've talked about this wash/mask before - it leaves skin feeling cleansed and supple. It smells...clean, I can't really think of a better way to describe it! I use this in the morning in the shower as my cleanser.

Blackhead Eliminating cleansing lotion - I've been using this as a toner twice daily though I was a little wary at first. It reminded me a little of Cliniques clarifying lotion with I hated (hello paint stripper) however this leaves my skin feeling tightened rather than dry. Just keep away from eyes!

Pink Grapefruit Daily Scrub - I use this about three times a week rather than daily. The scrub delivers just the right amount exfoliation, it isn't too abrasive and I love how soft my skin feels afterwards. However, I think the scent is more toilet cleaner than grapefruit.


Lush Angels on Bare Skin

I use AOBS at night as it's much milder than the visibly clear products (I use a cheapy boots make up remover first and then AOBS). I love it - it has a lovely lavender scent and leaves my skin feeling so soft and glow-y. The main ingredients in AOBS are lavender oil, rose absolute,kaolin and almonds (which provide a nice, gentle exfoliation). The one drawback - it can be a bit of a kerfufle to use - you have to scoop some product out, make a paste and then wash your face, it can be a little messy. I would also say that AOBS isn't suitable to use on it's own for acne prone skin as it's a little too gentle, though I've found it's a nice, soothing compliment to the visibly clear products.

Good Things Face the Day Moisturiser


This is quite a new product to my skin care routine. It's from a new skincare range available in boots, developed by beauty writer Alice Hart-Davis. The reason it interested me is it's paraben, sulphate and mineral oil free - I think it's brilliant that there is now an affordable, accessible skin care range that is paraben free. The moisturiser contains 'superfruit extracts' in this case goji berry and papaya which makes this moisturiser smell DELICIOUS! The cream itself is really light and fresh and absorbs into the skin really quickly. I don't like using night creams so use this twice daily.

Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avacado

I've been using this eye cream twice daily and have already noticed my eye area looking brighter and tighter. It's the thickest eye cream I've ever used which I actually really like, you have to work it in quite gently but thoroughly around the eye area. Although it is expensive you only need a tiny bit each time so I think it's worth it!

Lush Face Masks


I've already blogged about both Oatifix and Catastrophe Cosmetic so I won't talk too much about them. Oatifix is brilliant if my skin is feeling a little dry and catastrophe cosmetic if I'm mid-break out.

Korres Pomegranate Lip Butter

This lip butter is so beautiful - it has a really nice subtle scent, is so moisturising and provides a hint of colour that actually lasts...


I want to try the guava one next!

I hope this was helpful - if you have a any skincare recommendations or if you've tried any of these products I'd love to know!

Lots of Love
Nic
xoxo