Over the past 5 years I have noticed a significant change in my skin and have, through trial and error, recently changed my whole skin routine. I do not consider myself old, but at 38 I find I am transitioning into a different range of products when I go the beauty counters and drugstores.
Growing up I had never really worn much make up through school and just used a quick face wash each morning and night. At the age of 18 I started focusing on my skincare. I remember heading down to the local Boots in Chester and having a consultation with a gorgeous lady on the counter who analysed my skin. She told me I had combination oily/sensitive skin. I walked out with a Face Wash, Toner and Moisturiser and an empty purse.
I used the Clinique 3-step routine for many years. It really worked for me. Even as a poor student I would find the money to continue to use my beauty and skin care products, as I knew how important it was.
Over the past 2 years I have found the products have just not been working for me. My skin has changed a lot I have quite dry areas now, especially at the top of my nose between my eyes and on the edges of my face. I now also have fine lines around my eyes and across my forehead too. I have tried different products from the Clinique range but still wasn’t happy with my skin. Through a lot of research I have now developed a new skin care routine and I am really happy with the results. My skin is even; dry and oily patches are balanced. My skin stays matte throughout the day. I will share the routine below:
Morning:
Step 1: Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pore & Shine Daily Wash. (£4.79 for 200ml from Boots)
This really cleans my skins whilst unclogging my pores & mattifying my skin.
Step 2: LUSH Tea Tree Toner Water.
(£8.50 for 250g from Lush)
This really refreshes my skin and helps balance any oil without drying my skin.
Step 3: UltraLift Complete Beauty Serum.
(£10.52 for 30ml from Amazon)
This is an anti-wrinkle serum that claims to firm your skin and boost the skin’s appearance. I am still trailing this, not convinced it has enough impact on my fine lines yet. Let me know any suggestions for serums.
Step 4: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel.
(£30 for 125ml from Clinique)
This is the one Clinique product I have stuck too. I have been trying others but I just cannot find one that really impresses me and helps control my dry and oily patches like this one does. So any suggestions would be appreciated.
Step 5: Garnier Skin Natural Ultra Lift Eye Cream.
(£4.45 for 27g from Amazon)
This helps to keep my eye area moisturized and claims to help fine lines but I haven’t really noticed a difference with that as yet.
EVENING:
This is very similar;
Step 1: Garnier Micellar Water Combination Skin.
(£2.66 for 400ml from Tesco)
I love this product. I use this first to remove my make up. I feel it really cleanses and mattes my skin. I am a big believer of the double cleansing method. I feel this step allows my facial wash in the next step to really cleanse the skin as all make up has been removed.
Step 2: Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pore & Shine Daily Wash.
Step 3: LUSH Tea Tree Toner Water.
Step 4: UltraLift Complete Beauty Serum.
Step 5: Caviar Illumination Night Cream.
(£6.99 from Aldi)
This is fantastic nightcream. Really nourishes and moisturizes my skin without leaving it greasy or oily. It also claims to have Pro-Vitamin B5 to help smooth and repair damaged skin, improve suppleness and reduce signs of ageing.
Step 6: Garnier Skin Natural Ultra Lift Eye Cream
I also use St. Ives Blemish Fighting Apricot Scrub.
(£4.19 for 150 ml from Boots).
This is a lovely exfoliator that gently deep cleanses your skin whilst removing any oil and dead cells.
I hope this has been a helpful post for you. Thanks for reading and let me know in the comments any suggestions xx
7 comments
I’ve never seen that Neutrogena face wash before where did you get it?
In Boots, I’m in UK so not sure if it’s only in U.K.? It is good, face feels lovely after using it.
I’ll have to see if I can find it on amazon.!
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