Updated Skincare Routine

If you've been here since the start of my blogging days you'll know that one of my first blog posts was a skincare routine. Now I'm not going to link it for you because I think that the pictures in them weren't the best but if you desire to go find the blog post I give you full permission. Anyway getting back on track I figured out that my skincare routine has changed quite a bit so I thought that I would share with all you lovely people my updated skincare routine.

Earlier this year I went through a really bad stage with my skin and it still hasn't fully gone away, I think it was a face wash that didn't really react well with my skin, so I had to find skincare products that really helped my skin. I remembered that before I had the reaction with the face wash I used Simple Skincare products religiously so I had received some for Christmas but hadn't used them so I went back to basics.

We all here it. That cleansers are better for our skin than makeup wipes. You might be like I was with the excuse well you can never always believe what you hear on the internet but since I've started using a cleanser over makeup wipes I can definitely see the difference. When I use to use makeup wipes my face would feel dirty almost because all you're really doing with a makeup wipe is pushing makeup around your face whereas with the Simple Kind To Skin Purifying Cleansing Lotion you're actually removing the makeup and dirt on your face. I think that this cleanser is really good because my face feels really clean after I've used it even if I haven't worn makeup that day. I really recommend that you pick this cleanser up; it's affordable and is really light on your skin.

Finding a face wash for my skin is quite hard and I was quite worried to pick up a new face wash after the reaction my skin had had so I really read into a lot of face washes. Finally I found a face wash that I thought would really help which was the Garnier Pure Active Fruit Extract Gel Scrub. I really think that this helps my sin because it's got tiny little beads in it which help really cleaning my pores and the rest of my face. Also, because it has grapefruit and pomegranate extracts with Vitamin C it leaves my skin feeling really fresh and clean. 

Now toner isn't something I use on a daily basis which is bad because I should. However, when I do decide to dust off my toner I use the Simple Kind To Skin Soothing Facial Toner. This toner is really great because I find that after using my cleanser and face wash then putting this on top of them two products it leaves my face feeling squeaky clean. I usually like to take this away with me on weekend trips or on holiday because after being on a long haul journey I feel that my skin feels clogged up and this works its magic and restore it to its former state.

When it comes to moisturiser I want something light that isn't going to make my face feel sticky so the Simple Kind To Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser was a perfect product for me. The consistency of the moisturiser is creamy but very light at the same time. The only downside to this moisturiser is that it doesn't have SPF which is bad if you want to go outside without makeup on but it's never normally a problem because it's never really hot in England. For what this moisturiser is and what it does for my skin it's an amazing price and I definitely recommend you go and pick it up from your local highstreet shop.

What are your skincare staples? Let me know so I can have a good nosy at them.

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Back To School Essentials | Collab w/Antonella

So it's that dreaded time where all of us start buying new uniforms or outfits to wear on the first day of school. I thought that today I'd start my back to school series off with a collab. Today I'm collabing with the lovely Antonella, you might remember her from this collab. What are we collabing about? Well we're both doing our back to school essentials so if you want to check out want Antonella's back to school essentials are check her blog out here.

Concealer

Okay so concealer is a must for me when I go to school especially the Collection Lasting Perfect Concealer. Everyone who has ever watched a beauty YouTube video or read a beauty blog post will have heard of this concealer. In my opinion it hides every bit of redness, every spot and every blemish on my face which is what I want when I go to school because it makes me feel confident. If you haven't tried this concealer try it out!

Translucent Powder

After being in P.E. or rushing round school finding something for a teacher it can leave my skin a bit shiny so I like to mattify my skin. This Rimmel London Stay Matte Powder is talked about anywhere and everywhere. It's definitely going to be staying in my school bag so I can just get it out whenever necessary.

Eyeliner

Now I love a good bit of black eyeliner in my waterline as much as the next girl but I find that after blinking a lot because the interactive whiteboard is making me go cross eyed that it disappears. So throughout this school year I'll be keeping this Avon ColourTrend Black Eyeliner with me. I love the pigmentation of this eyeliner it's just the staying power which isn't the greatest. If you have any recommendations of black eyeliners that have both great colour pigmentation and staying power let me know.

Lip Balm

I have a serious obsession with lip balm and keeping my lips lovely and moisturized. Now as part of my birthday present from a friend I received some of the Wilkinson's lip balms. At first I wasn't really too fussed in trying them out but when I did I was blown away. This particular lip balm not only smells and tastes delicious it also makes my lips feel so soft and smooth. I can apply this once or twice and it lasts all day.

Hair Bobbles & Bobby Pins

There's always that one person in the changing rooms or in lessons who wants to get their hair out of the way but never have anything to do it with. A piece of advice don't be that girl. Instead be the one who actually has a hair bobbles and bobby pins to offer. We all know that our hair bobbles and bobby pins go missing left, right and centre so instead of wondering where they've gotten to feel good the you helped someone in a hair emergency.

Paracetamol

Ever had a really bad headache in the middle of lessons? Has it been that time of the month and you've been too embarrassed or scared to go ask your first aider for some Paracetamol? What I normally do is just carry one of the sheets from a pack of Paracetamol around with me so if I am ever that desperate for some I can just quickly take some without all the fuss of having to call my parents and ask for permission. I mean seriously? What fifteen almost sixteen year old needs permission off of their parent for some Paracetamol?

Hand Sanitizer

I don't even want to think of half the things I accidentally put my hand in during school hours. I could actually probably feel physically sick thinking about it. Instead of wanting to go and wash your hands every five minutes carry round a small bottle of hand sanitizer that means not only you can have clean hands your friends can as well. You never know when you're going to need some hand sanitizer. Trust me.

Body Spray & Deodorant

I'll be the first to admit that after doing sport I'm not the freshest smelling person so instead of feeling not only dirty but maybe slightly smelling a bit just put a bottle of body spray or a can on deodorant in your bag so you can just use it to freshen up a bit. Before you do bring sprays in though make sure with your school that they're allowed otherwise you could make someone's asthma flare up which wouldn't be helpful. I'll be carrying around my standard Sure deodorant and an Impulse body spray with me. You don't have to bring both but sometimes it's nice to not only feel clean but also smell floral.

Mirror

Something in your eye? Want to make sure that your mascara hasn't run down your face after P.E.? A small compact mirror is absolutely perfect! I don't quite know where mine is from seeing as it was gifted to me but it is literally so cute. I love the glasses all over it. I kept this in my blazer pocket all last year and it was a life saver. I definitely recommend that you take a compact mirror to school because sometimes the girls bathrooms can be pretty crowded so you can never get near a mirror.

Mints & Chewing Gum

Chewing gum is most definitely not allowed in my school but there's always time to quickly have a piece after eating lunch or when you think your breath needs a bit of freshening. If you're really not allowed chewing gum in school maybe pick up a pack of hard mints so you just quickly freshen up your breath that way. Unless you decide to bring your toothbrush and toothpaste to school with you which I don't really recommend to you.

So there are some of my school essentials for this. What are yours? Also, don't forget to get out Antonella's blog post.

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