Wishing you all a belated New Year! I had a lovely time back in the U.K but it went way too fast! 2016 for me was a fun year where I've been able to travel to Kenya, Sri Lanka and Tanzania, as well as continue my passion for teaching in Oman. I'm really excited about 2017 as I've taken on a new role at school and hoping to travel more but also figuring out a volunteering experience too! I hope you all have a blessed new year full of happiness and where you can achieve your dreams.
Anyways I thought I would jump on the bandwagon and do a 'Best of..' blogpost as it has helped me pick out which items were really my favourites last year. This is my skincare post and I also have a make up and 'What I'm Loving' post coming up too!
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| L-R: Nivea Body Moisturiser, Soap and Glory Peaches & Cream Cleanser, Bioderma Hydrabio Micellar Water, Liz Earle Superskin Eye Cream, Kiehls Hydro Plumping Re-texturising Serum, Neutrogena Spot Control Gel, Superdrug Vitamin E Oil, Kiehls Cranberry & Tumeric Energising Face Mask, ELF Lip Exfoliator. |
#1: Nivea 'Nourishing' Moisturing Body Cream: I found out about this wonder from 'MakeupbyShayla' and thought I would give it a go. I have not been disappointed at all, it is a beautifully light but incredibly moisturising cream that leaves a glistening sheen to your skin. I use this every day and it has replaced my Garnier Body Tonic cream by far!
#2: Soap and Glory Peaches & Cream Face Cleanser: I've used this on and off for the past 2 years but have always found myself coming back to it. It's actually hard to find here and very pricey too, so I stock up when I am back in the UK. It's a lovely creamy cleanser which I apply after I have used Bioderma to remove any other residue from my face. It leaves my skin really nice and smooth but hydrated too.
#3: Bioderma Hydrabio Micellar Water: Ah Bioderma! I remember when this was constantly raved about when the micellar waters were introduced. I have tried the red/pink capped one as well as the green one too. I am not too fond on the red/pink capped one but I did like the green one which was great for when I had a major breakout. Although as I've tried all, I have to say the blue capped bottle aka 'Hydrabio' is the best for my skin. I have normal/dry at times and it really freshens, cleanses and hydrates my skin well. I use this to remove my makeup and sometimes as a toner.
#4: Liz Earle Superskin Eye Cream: I had really only heard of her cleanser so I thought why not try this and I am glad I did. I really noticed a difference in how it brightened up my eyes and reduced my dark circles. I have just purchased another as the results were pretty good!
#5 Kiehls Hydro Plumping Re-texturising Serum: I adore this serum. I got a sample a while back and then went back to repurchase the full size. It really moisturises and plumps the skin making it look healthy and young. This is actually only my second bottle as it lasts ages!
#6: Neutrogena Spot Control Gel: A fab product to use when you have a break out! I've noticed that before my 'time of the month' I get a break out. It's horrible but I know I can rely on this spot gel. I apply it in the morning and in the evening and it helps reduce the redness quite quickly.
#7: Superdrug Vitamin E Oil: I have used this for years and sadly this one is running out and I don't have a top-up! Vitamin E Oil is great for smoothing, nourishing and reducing the appearance of scars/blemishes. I usually use this in the evening and apply a few drops, by the morning my skin feels so soft and smooth. I have tried this on spot scars and if you use it consistently, they do minimise and eventually disappear.
#8 Kiehls Cranberry and Tumeric Face Mask: Kiehls is a great brand with a vast range of products I have gotten on well with ( - Calendula range as it broke me out!). I use this every 2 weeks and I really feel a difference, my skin looks and feels smoother and brighter. It is a great 'pick me up' for sure.
# ELF Lip Exfoliator: This has to be the best lip exfoliator I have used. It's so practical and I really feel the smoothness of my lips after. The only downside is, I have owned 2 of these and they can break quite easily. But saying that, I still used them and they performed well.
I hope you enjoyed reading. Stay tuned for my 'Best of Makeup' post coming up soon!
Love & Blessings,
Sara
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