Clinque Anti - Blemish Solutions

My skin has been awful just lately. I don't know if it's due to stress or just pure laziness on my behalf but I have come out in lots of unwanted breakouts and by that I mean SPOTS. That dreaded word nobody wants to be thinking about past the age of 20. I have always had pretty bad skin and suffered from mild acne in my teens. Like any normal teenager, I tried anything and everything to clear my skin. The only thing that really worked for me however was the combined pill as recommended by my doctor.  In my case it was a lot to do with hormone imbalance. However, along the way I have found a few skincare products that are lifesavers when it comes to cleansing your skin and freeing it from acne. One of these being the anti- blemish skincare range by Clinique. 

I first starting purchasing Clinique products when I was around 17. I went to see one of the specialists at Debenhams who sat me down and did a skin test on me. Turns out, I have combination skin which if you didn't know means I can get quite oily on my T zone areas particularly. The specialist recommended I try Clinique's anti - blemish solution foundation and after matching one of their foundations to my skin perfectly I purchased it there and then along with the rest of the products in the collection. Now everyone loves seeing results but I didn't expect my skin to change so rapidly in such a short amount of time.

The skincare regime is so easy and well worth the money. There are three steps in total to this regime. Step 1 requires a quick wash in the morning with the anti - blemish cleansing foam followed by Step 2, a small amount of the clarifying lotion to tone your skin afterwards. The final step of course is to moisturise. Just a tiny amount of the anti - blemish clearing moisturiser and you are finished. Please note, the other products in these pictures are extras I have purchased along the way. These include the spot treatment gel and moisture surge intense skin hydrator.

Step 1 and Step 2 of your cleansing regime

Start by using the cleansing foam

Then move on to the clarifying lotion. Just a small amount on a cotton wool ball will suffice.

Next, just a little bit of the clearing moisturiser will work wonders on your spots.

I tend to follow the exact same routine after taking by make-up off, just before bed as for me leftover make-up on my face causes havoc with my skin. After a couple of weeks you should start to notice a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. Redness should be reduced, pores should be cleansed and most importantly, spots should be starting to clear.

Have you ever tried Clinique products? What products do you swear by for cleaner healthier looking skin?

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Save The Bees | Burts Bees Cosmetics

For those of you who know my partner and I, you could say we are slightly obsessed by bees. So when I first got my hands on this little beauty from the Burt’s Bees collection over Christmas, Honeybee favourites, I couldn’t resist. Made from all natural ingredients including beeswax and oils to keep your skin feeling hydrated all day long, these products are not only kind to your skin, they are also very kind to the environment.  This particular set includes two of their most popular products, the replenishing lip balm with pomegranate oil, and the naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion. It is so important at this time of year to keep your lips moisturised (nobody wants sore cracked lips) and this lip balm achieves exactly that. Also the red tinge of pomegranate smells great and evens out any imperfections on the lips. Beelicious!

When looking for skin products for myself, it is very important that I check the ingredients. I have very sensitive skin and therefore finding the perfect products can sometimes prove difficult. Yet it goes without saying that this moisturiser exceeded all my expectations. Rich and nourishing, this natural moisturiser keeps the skin hydrated without adding any extra oils. Best for normal to dry skin and perfect for those long winter days, the milk is said to do the nourishing, whilst the honey helps to soften skin. Again the product smells great and lasts for up to 24 hours so no need to reapply. In fact you only need a tiny amount of this lotion and you are able to see the effects immediately.

All the products at Burt’s Bees are dermatologist-tested and available at all leading retail stores including Debenhams and Boots. If you are a lover of good quality kind to skin products and feeling a little bit under the weather this winter, then do not think twice about purchasing one, if not more of their products. A perfect fit for your handbag, this product will certainly make you think twice about abandoning that important skin regime this winter. At just £4.80 what’s not to love?

L.A

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