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Friday 27 February 2015

Dry & Sensitive Skin Care Routine

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To me, a skin care routine is extremely important and I for one stick to mine religiously. In my early teens I suffered with really problematic skin, so I decided one day that I would develop my own routine and stick to it. Over the years I have definitely seen an improvement in my skin overall and I very rarely get blemishes. The main thing with skin care is to obviously find the right products that suit your skin type and stick to them! If you're constantly swapping up and using different products, your skin won't react to them properly and it'll have no lasting effect.

I have sensitive skin that is prone to dryness - my jaw and eyes seem to be the worst affected! So I have to find products that pack my skin full of hydration yet at the same time are gentle and soothing to calm the sensitivity. I'm really happy with how my skin care routine is at the moment as I've found some real gems that work really well for me. An added bonus is that everything I use can easily be found on the high street, so value wise I think they're all amazing!

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St Ives Apricot Scrub for Sensitive Skin | LINK
As I have dry skin, exfoliating is a key step in my skin care routine as it helps buff away my problem areas and helps keep my skin feeling soft and looking radiant. My favourite facial scrub is the St Ives Apricot Scrub for sensitive skin and despite it being quite a rough facial scrub, I actually find my skin looks its best if I use this on a daily basis. I like to use this in the shower before cleansing so that it can really help make my skin feel soft and smooth.

Soap & Glory Peaches & Clean Cleanser | LINK
Now this cleanser seems to get a lot of mixed reviews, but I for one absolutely love it and use it both morning and night to cleanse my skin. The Peaches & Clean cleanser by Soap & Glory is packed with anti-oxidants and vitamins so whilst it gently cleanses away makeup and impurities, it also helps treat my skin and leaves it looking and feeling amazing. I love this cleanser so much and I can honestly say it's helped clear up my skin and definitely keeps any new blemishes at bay.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water | Review | LINK
For makeup removal I always turn to the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water (applied on to a large cotton pad) as this is brilliant for gently removing any kind of makeup - including waterproof mascara! I love how refreshing this feels on the skin and how quickly it takes my makeup off without leaving any residue on the skin. This also works really well as a toner and sometimes I apply this to a small cotton pad and wipe it across my face before I apply my moisturisers in the morning.

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Superdrug Vitamin E Moisturising Day Cream
Whatever your skin type, a daily moisturiser is absolutely essential to have in your skin care routine as they help control oil production and aid your skin's moisture levels. Every morning after cleansing I like to apply a fair amount of the Superdrug Vitamin E Day Cream to leave my skin feeling super soft and nourished. The day cream also contains SPF 15 which is great to help protect my skin from the sun's rays. The Superdrug Vitamin E range is (obviously) high in Vitamin E, anti-oxidants and contains horse-chestnut oil extracts which leaves your skin feeling amazing!

Superdrug Vitamin E Nourishing Night Cream
This is just the night version of the Vitamin E day cream and I like to use this every night before going to bed. The night cream has all the same benefits as the day cream (minus the SPF protection) so helps keep your skin feeling nourished whilst you sleep. One main thing I love about these Vitamin E creams is that their smell is really rich and lovely. Despite these creams feeling thick and luxurious, they both sink into the skin instantly and leave it feeling moisturised and hydrated!

Superdrug Vitamin E Nourishing Eye Cream
To complete the set, I also use the Superdrug Vitamin E Nourishing Eye Cream both day and night. As I've said, my eyes seem to be prone to dryness so an eye cream has been an essential part of my skin care routine for years! This is the best eye cream I've used so far as it's light yet is so nourishing on my eyes. It's really gentle too so I've never found it to irritate my eyes, so this will be great for people with sensitive eyes too. You only need a small amount of this cream so this little tube actually lasts quite a long time despite its size.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Overnight Serum Oil | LINK
Facial oils are actually a fairly new addition to my skin care routine, probably in the last year and a half or so. I was originally using the ESPA Optimal Pro Serum, but when I ran out a few months ago I went on the hunt for one that was less expensive yet still did an amazing job. I've recently fallen in love with The Body Shop's Vitamin E Overnight Serum Oil and I use this every night after cleansing my skin. I find 3 drops is the perfect amount to press into my skin and over night, the oil helps leave my skin feeling nourished and looking glowy and radiant in the morning.

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Witch Naturally Clear Blemish Stick | LINK
Even though I have dry skin, I do still suffer with the odd break out. So when I do I always reach for my trusty Witch Blemish Stick that contains witch hazel which is an anti-septic treatment that helps dry out spots and blemishes. I'm sure many of you do use this blemish treatment as it works so well and is super cheap!

Freederm Fast Track Treatment | LINK
If I have any pesky spots that won't budge with my Witch Stick, then I'll apply a small amount of the Freederm Fast Track Treatment gel. This just helps reduce blemishes and their redness in a gentle way without over drying the area.

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Superdrug Vitamin E Leave-On Moisture Mask | LINK
As I'm a firm believer in pampering your skin, I like to have a range of face masks in my stash to use a couple times a week. One of the newest additions to my skin care routine is the Superdrug Vitamin E Leave-On Moisture Mask which is from the same range as my moisturisers. This is a fairly new release yet is one that I'm already completely obsessed with! Like the moisturisers this mask is packed with Vitamin E and anti-oxidants so leaves your skin feeling really soft. What I love about this mask is that you apply it like a thick moisturiser, leave it on for 10 minutes and then simply massage the excess into your skin - simple, no messing around with removing it!

Superdrug Own Sachet Face Masks | LINK
These face masks are amazing (I think I'm a bit obsessed with Superdrug skin care!) and are so lovely to use! Sachet face masks are fun to use with your friends and it's nice to experiment with different ingredients and formulas. My absolute favourite ones are the Manuka Honey Peel-Off Mask and the Cooling Cucumber one (not photographed) as they are both amazing for sensitive skin and leave my skin looking and feeling amazing!

Quick Fix Facials Calming Clay Mask | Review | LINK
If my skin starts to flare up and feels really sensitive, this is when I use the Quick Fix Facials Calming Clay Mask as it's brilliant at reducing redness and inflammation. It also leaves my skin feeling soft and is just an all round great face mask for people with sensitive skin!

I hope you enjoyed my updated skin care routine! If you're curious and fancy reading what products I used to use a few years ago, then check out this post here. I hope that if you're looking for any new products to include in your skin care routine this post has helped you. I'd recommend everything in this post if you suffer with dry/ sensitive skin like me as together they reduce redness and help nourish my skin!

What are your top 3 skin care products?
Leave your skin care tips and tricks in the comments below!



27 comments:

  1. Peaches and clean is my favourite cleanser, I'm on my fourth bottle at the moment! A few people say it's really harsh on their skin, but mine is super sensitive and it's always made mine feel so clean and lovely xx

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    1. I've never had a problem with mine either, always leaves my skin feeling great! Xx

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  2. Ah it's good to hear the Garnier Micellar water is good for sensitive skin, maybe I'll give it a go now!

    alice x | beautybyalicee

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    1. Definitely try it, it's super gentle on the skin! Xx

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  3. I love the garnier Micellar water! Great post!
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    1. It is great, so much better than face wipes! Probably works out cheaper too :) xx

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  5. I love the Garnier Water, it's so brilliant and so affordable! The St Ives scrub looks interesting, I always stay away from them with sensitive skin but want to try this one out!

    Lucy Amelia | flawedfairytale

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    1. It is, the bottle is huge so lasts ages :) They do a few versions and I find the gentle one is absolutely fine for my skin. If your skin is sensitive to scrubs maybe try Dermalogica's Daily Microfoliant, it's so gentle yet really effective :) xx

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  6. I actually have oily skin and I've always wanted to try the S&G Peaches and Clean but for some reason I just reckon my oily skin wouldn't like it :S And unfortunately The Body Shop Vitamin E collection just made me super shiny and come out it spots - not tried the Superdrug lot but I imagine it's similar! But I must say that I find the Garnier Micellar water and St Ives scrub fantastic.:) Wendy xx
    Scottish Wendy | Wendy's World

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    1. It do think it's suitable for all skin types, so if you want to try it pick it up when it's on offer and give it a go :) Ahh I think both Body Shop and Superdrug's Vitamin E range is for normal/ dry and sensitive skin so maybe it's not tailored for oiler skins. Yes they both are fab! Xx

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  7. My skin has been so much better since putting together my skincare routine and actually sticking to it. I love the Body Shop vitamin E oil its really nice.
    Zeynab x
    The Beauty Load

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    1. I agree :) I actually quite like having a skin care routine too, it's nice to pamper your skin in the morning and evening! I've heard the whole range is amazing, would love to try more of it! Xx

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  8. I use the Garnier Micellar Water pretty much everyday! I love the Body Shop Overnight Serum too, I'll have to check out some of the Superdrug Vitamin E bits :) Danielle xx

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  9. I want all those Super Drug products, they look amazing!!

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  10. definitely going to try some [if not all] of these products . my skin gets super dry in the winter . thanks !
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