I often get complimented on how clear my skin looks and how fresh faced I always appear to be. From a young age I had very problematic skin. As I've gotten older I've done a lot of skin research. I've discovered that I have combination skin and an oily t-zone and now that I know what skin type I have I can buy the best products for my skin.
This is a tell all on my morning facial routine.
Step 1: Prep (cleansing and moisturisation)
It was never easy to find a product that worked well with my skin. I've used olay, Avon products, no.7, nivea and palmers cocoa butter, none of which really did anything for me. A friend suggested I try Neutrogena's visibly clear range, which turned out to be my little skin saver.
I first wash my face using their gentle exfoliating wash. Now I can't use exfoliators because they make my face breakout in spots. As the exfoliating beads in this product are so much smaller than normal, it does not have that affect on me. I then cleanse my face using the neutrogena spot stress control cleanser. It smells lovely and contains green tea and cucumber. It makes your face feel so fresh after applying. I then moisturise using the oil free moisturiser from the same range. As I said I have a very oily t-zone so an oil free moisturiser is just what I need.
With this combination of facial treats I've noticed I don't get spots, my skin is clear and any little blemishes on my skin quickly fade.
Step 2: Priming
To protect my face just that little bit more from becoming shiny, I use l'oreal studio secrets primer. This primer is air whipped and feels so light on the skin. It gives your face that matte finish and you don't even need to apply make up on top of it. It makes your skin appear smooth and fresh. Experts say that you should always wear a good base under your make up whether it be a good moisturiser, primer or both.
Step 3: Make up application
I use MACs concealer to cover up those dark circles and a translucent powder from a new make up company called Inglot. A friend and I actually discovered Inglot because the service in MAC westfield was so bad (and yes I did complain lol). I apply the powder using a small brush and never applying too much. I also sometimes wear a blusher also purchased from Inglot and again, never too much.
Step 4: The Cleanup
As soon as I get in I wipe my face clean using neutrogena's daily facial wipes, also from the visibly clear range. These cleansing wipes clear your face of all make up and dirt and also leave your face feeling so soft. There's no need to apply any cream after using it. I also use an eye make up remover by superdrug. Nothing fancy but it does the job.
And that's it. The secrets behind my fresh faced, youthful-ish look. I really shouldn't complain too much about my oily t-zone. Apparently those with oily skin will have better skin as they age. No lines or looseness for me *bbmdancing* lol.
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This is a tell all on my morning facial routine.
Step 1: Prep (cleansing and moisturisation)
It was never easy to find a product that worked well with my skin. I've used olay, Avon products, no.7, nivea and palmers cocoa butter, none of which really did anything for me. A friend suggested I try Neutrogena's visibly clear range, which turned out to be my little skin saver.
I first wash my face using their gentle exfoliating wash. Now I can't use exfoliators because they make my face breakout in spots. As the exfoliating beads in this product are so much smaller than normal, it does not have that affect on me. I then cleanse my face using the neutrogena spot stress control cleanser. It smells lovely and contains green tea and cucumber. It makes your face feel so fresh after applying. I then moisturise using the oil free moisturiser from the same range. As I said I have a very oily t-zone so an oil free moisturiser is just what I need.
With this combination of facial treats I've noticed I don't get spots, my skin is clear and any little blemishes on my skin quickly fade.
Step 2: Priming
To protect my face just that little bit more from becoming shiny, I use l'oreal studio secrets primer. This primer is air whipped and feels so light on the skin. It gives your face that matte finish and you don't even need to apply make up on top of it. It makes your skin appear smooth and fresh. Experts say that you should always wear a good base under your make up whether it be a good moisturiser, primer or both.
Step 3: Make up application
I use MACs concealer to cover up those dark circles and a translucent powder from a new make up company called Inglot. A friend and I actually discovered Inglot because the service in MAC westfield was so bad (and yes I did complain lol). I apply the powder using a small brush and never applying too much. I also sometimes wear a blusher also purchased from Inglot and again, never too much.
Step 4: The Cleanup
As soon as I get in I wipe my face clean using neutrogena's daily facial wipes, also from the visibly clear range. These cleansing wipes clear your face of all make up and dirt and also leave your face feeling so soft. There's no need to apply any cream after using it. I also use an eye make up remover by superdrug. Nothing fancy but it does the job.
And that's it. The secrets behind my fresh faced, youthful-ish look. I really shouldn't complain too much about my oily t-zone. Apparently those with oily skin will have better skin as they age. No lines or looseness for me *bbmdancing* lol.
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
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