The Body Shop's Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil

Make up removal is absolutely one of the most crucial parts of my skincare routine. Anyone that has slept in make up knows the horrible feeling the next day, and I know that my skin will break out almost instantly if I let this happen. This means that I now always make a conscious effort to remember to take my make up off after late nights when all I want to do is go to bed. Until now, I was yet to discover something that did everything all in one which meant my routine was much longer. Before finding this cleansing oil from The Body Shop, I was fairly happy using Garnier's Simply Essentials 2 in 1 make up remover to take off my eye make up, followed by Garnier's micellar water which I still also really like, and then a final wipe using Simple's cleansing wipes. However, this process always felt like a lot more effort to try and get everything off, and I would go through around 7 cotton pads to do so, after which sometimes the next day there would still be some residue around my eyes. I still do this when I'm being lazy after a night out for example as it still does do the job, however on a day to day basis I have been loving using this cleansing oil which removes absolutely everything. Before this, I had never tried cleansing oils due to my oily skin which I thought would be a nightmare combination, but this is great for all skin types and leaves my skin with a post facial feeling. You only need around two pumps and you simply rub it into dry skin until the make up melts away. I use this on my eyes first and then use whats left on my face, then simply rinse and use a washcloth to wipe everything away. It is amazing at getting waterproof mascara off all at once without irritating your eyes which is something that would happen to me using only micellar water after too much rubbing. It leaves your skin feeling completely refreshed, clean and make up free which is everything I want from a cleanser. What's more, its oily texture is completely removed with water so there is no residue. This will ultimately help prevent spots in the long run and keep skin clear which is perfect for problem skin. Moreover it smells lovely and is only £11 which I think is great for delivering a result which is comparable to much higher end cleansing oils.

Have you tried this or any other similar cleansing oils?

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SKINCARE STAPLE: Superfacialist Cleanser By Una Brennan

I discovered this exfoliating cleanser from Superfacialist by Una Brennan on a whim last month on the hunt for something new. Skincare is something I find difficult to get right as I am always changing what products I use and haven't found any items that remain staples in my routine. As far as this cleanser goes, it has become the only one I use every day. 

I have had difficulties with my skin for a few years now. I never had much problem with acne as a young teen, yet it seemed to kick in during my late teens and I still have it today at age 20. It is something that I have been self-conscious with as, although I feel good about my skin with make-up on, I dislike my natural skin as it is never completely clear. Although I go through phases of it being particularly bad or relatively fine, I have never been the kind of girl who can just throw on no base makeup without feeling self-conscious. Understandably, this can really damage self-confidence as some girls with acne feel like they can't go make-up free without being stared at or judged. I have done a lot of research to try and find as much about it as I can and I'm always trying to improve my skincare. I have been prescribed creams for my acne yet this has only alleviated it for a short amount of time. It isn't something that gets me down too much these days as I understand that a lot of people have it much worse. I have blemishes on the lower part of my face; my chin, cheeks and jawline. Fortunately now, I feel like it is more under control and I only have to deal with scars and a few blemishes which make-up can cover, yet my skin is never fully clear which is something I am always trying to improve.

A really important piece of advice for anyone with acne is to try and establish a consistent skincare routine which your skin can get used to. Skin can become irritated if you are constantly switching and bombarding it with different products. I have oily skin which leads to a lot of spots if pores are clogged, which means I need to cleanse twice a day to reduce any build up, although everybody of any skin type should also do this. I have been using this cleanser for a month now and I love everything about it. It is specifically marketed as an anti blemish face scrub with salicylic acid- one of the best ingredients for deeply cleansing pores and helping to clear skin. It is really gentle and has tiny micro beads, cooling menthol and Niacin (Vitamin B3) which helps to tackle acne prone skin. Although people with acne may avoid scrubs as they can be too harsh, this is a really creamy cleanser that is also great at eliminating dead skin cells which is essential for acne to improve. Every time I use this my skin feels instantly smoother and refreshed and I have honestly felt a huge difference in my skin through this alone. It creates a smooth surface which is essential if you want make-up to look flawless so that it doesn't cling and draw attention to any dry patches of dead skin. This has now become a staple in my routine and I am excited to try more products from this range. You can get hold of this in boots for £8.99.

Hope this helps anyone with skin struggles, and any tips/products are greatly appreciated,

Love,

Lucy

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