Hi everyone!
Today's post is the second part of my last post in a way. I'm going to be sharing how I look after my skin before bed, making sure it's clean, moisturised and well pampered.
CLEANSER
I probably only use a proper cleanser when I have a heavy/full face of makeup, so if I do, I go with the Eve Lom Cleanser. Its texture is AMAZING, it has kind of a buttery consistency, which cleans your face, melting away the makeup, while its kind to your skin. It leaves your face feeling amazingly clean and soft, so if your skin is a bit on the dry side, it is a really good option. It's probably even a good option for oilier skin, because the oil in the product is very soft, and it's meant to even help with congested pores. You can get it here
MAKEUP REMOVER
So if I am not washing my face with what's featured above, which is most of the time, I clean my face with Micellar Water. I like using the one by La Roche-Posay. It is very gentle with my skin, and the particles in the water are designed to trap your makeup, almost like a magnet, so that your skin is left feeling clean without needing to rub or irritate it too much. Also, even if I wash my face, I usually need something extra to remove my eye makeup, because if I let any kind of soap near my eye area, they end up super irritated and with some makeup leftovers anyway, so I normally use anything that is especially formulated for waterproof makeup (because most of the mascara I use is), and the one I've been using lately is the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water in Oil. It is really good at removing mascara, it is gentle on your skin and even though it is oil based, it doesn't leave you feeling greasy. The best part about it is that it's very affordable, and there are many different types, so there will definitely be one that adapts to you. The one by La Roche-Posay is available here and the Garnier one, here
EYE CREAM
For some reason, when it comes to the eye area, I don't really like using any rich/heavy moisturisers before bed. They make my eyes itchy and irritated. I've been using Clinique's All About Eyes, which has a gel-like formula that feels really nice, especially at night. It is light and gentle, but makes my skin feel well looked-after. Plus with this product, you really don't need a lot, because thanks to its texture, a little goes a long way, so a jar will last quite a long time, and you'll wake up feeling refreshed and well-rested. Available here
FACE CREAM
Ok, so unlike my eye area, I like using quite a rich moisturiser on the rest of my face at night. I really like the cliché kind of night cream, that leaves you looking glowy and making your skin really bouncy and plumped, and the one that's been doing all this and more, is the Lancome Renergie Nuit Multi Lift moisturiser. It is seriously, seriously nice. It feels awesome on your skin, and like I said before, it makes your skin feel like you're coming out of a spa, making it super hydrated, moisturised, glowy and pampered (I wish my skin looked that glowy and healthy all the time). Unfortunately, Lancome is not exactly a super affordable brand, but it is seriously worth the price. I think that, especially in the evening, we need to look after our skin and make sure we're giving it what it needs, because I know I don't want prematurely aged skin, and I want to delay the appearance of wrinkles as much as possible. You can find it here
Bonus: CLEANSING PAD
I honestly don't understand the whole Clarisonic fever. I've tried it and it has done nothing for me, so I think it's pretty overpriced for what it does, in my opinion (might work for you, we're all different), but some months ago, I came across this little silicone "cleansing pad". It is honestly like the super cheap, super basic/old-school version of a Clarisonic, but to me, it does make a difference. I use it when I'm cleansing my face, and "brush" my skin. It has the softest little silicone bristles ever, and it helps your cleanser get deep into your pores, without irritating your skin or being rough in any way. And guess what? It cost me $3, so I don't think you can beat that! And even if it doesn't work for you, it's just $3, which will definitely be less painful than spending over $100 and not noticing any differences. I got mine at some point last year from Forever 21 (here), but I'm sure you can find it in any shop where they have Chinese beauty accessories.
Hope you enjoyed this post, thanks for reading me! xo
*Disclaimer: All these opinions are my own, I wasn't paid by Clinique, Lancome, Garnier... or anyone to share this, I just genuinely wanted to share my skincare routine.*
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