Friday, 26 October 2012
Autumn Skincare
To keep my skin hydrated and flake-free, I try to opt for products that are marketed as being hydrating as well as those for dry skin. I have a bit of a selection on-the-go at the moment so, I thought I would give you a brief rundown in case you too are trying to keep your skin happy!
Cleanser ~ I often find that cleanser strips the skin of moisture along with the dirt and grime so, when I'm actively trying to keep my skin plump and fully hydrated I that a cream cleanser like Pai's Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser* works best. This is an incredibly gentle cleanser that removes make-up and soothes skin instead of making it feel tight or raw post-washing, perfect for when your face becomes sore or chapped from the chilly weather! (Review here)
Exfoliator ~ Lately, I have been forgoing traditional exfoliators in favour of the gentle, non-abrasive action of the Clarisonic. As well as cleansing, I find this exceptionally good at removing dry skin and keeping my skin smooth and even. Once or twice per week I will use it with just warm water to slough away any dead or dry skin cells and will finish with an intensive moisturiser to keep my skin hydrated. (Reviews here:1/2/3)
Day Cream/Night Cream/Eye Cream ~ I received the Weleda Wild Rose* trio months ago but, opted to keep them aside for when my skin really needed hydrating care and I'm glad I did. The Smoothing Day Cream soaks in rapidly, leaving my skin looking plump and hydrated. It also sits beautifully under make-up which is a must for my daytime moisturiser and leaves my skin looking really dewy throughout the day. I do wish this had an in-built SPF but, otherwise it is the perfect transitional product; not too heavy and just enough hydrating. The Smoothing Facial Lotion which I use as a night cream is, by in large, the same product as the Day Cream but, is slightly thicker and takes longer to absorb. (The tubes are identical so, more than once I have found myself sat waiting in the mornings for the misapplied night cream to sink into my skin!) I'm a disaster for remembering to use eye cream so, I can't comment too much on this except to say that, when I do use it, it is really hydrating and cooling which is nice and, hey, every little helps, right?!
Mask ~ The Origins Drink Up Overnight Intensive Mask is one of those few products that I think everyone should have in their skincare arsenal. Skin can become dehydrated no matter what your skintype and, a generous layer of this post-bedtime will sort it right out and leave you with plump, baby soft skin come morning. (Review here)
Lip Care ~ Finally, lips. My lips seem to suffer the most when it comes towards autumn; dry, flaky, chapped, cracked, you name it, they have seen it. A good thick lip balm usually tends to do the trick and, alongside Lanolips, the Avène Cold Creme is the one I would recommend the most.
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I love that Pai cleanser it's gorgeous have been using it every night lately!
ReplyDeletemy dry lips wont know what hit them!
ReplyDeleteInteresting, I've always been curious about that Weleda Wild Rose line.
ReplyDeleteBy the way how many types of eye cream there...rest of the info you told is really helpful.will see if can get it from my local stores.
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