Sunday 19 October 2014

Skin Care Review - Clinique's Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

Hi Guys,

There is only a week and a half left until I fly off to New York for 5 days and I cannot wait!!!!!!

I really love New York, everyone is so friendly and nice, there is so much good food and so many things to buy! ;-)

If there is anywhere you think I should check out then please leave it in the comments below or on my Twitter! ;-)

So today I have another review for you, 2 weeks ago I went into the drugstore Boots in Central London near to where I work and picked up the Clinique take the day off Cleansing Balm.

I had been looking for a cleansing balm for a while to use over the up coming winter months, to remove all traces off make up, cleanse my skin and also to moisturise my skin - there are so many out there but I chose this one!


Clinique's cleansing balm is a little pricey at around £22 but it is so worth it!

The balm has safflower seed oil which acts as protective barrier in preventing water (moisture) from leaving the skin, it works to soften, smooth roughness and soothe some skin conditions.

The balm has a solid texture that slowly melts into a lightweight oil as you work it between your fingertips and onto your face, it has no scent and did not sting or cause any breakouts.  

If there is any make-up or mascara that my Simple face wipes didn't remove, it will simply melt away with this balm, I take a pea sized amount (use any more than that and it's a waste!) and I use my fingertips to massage it into my face, I massage it in for a good 60 seconds and then use a damp muslin cloth to gently wipe the product away. I then splash my face with cold water to close my pores, and then follow with my toner, serum and moisturiser.  

My face feels supple, soft and moisturised after using this, so if you are looking for a new cleaner to provide that extra moisture needed during those winter months, I would defo say try this one!

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Mwah x

Saturday 11 October 2014

Skin Care Review - L'Oreal Skin Perfection Advanced Correcting Serum




The L'Oreal Skin Perfection range is aimed at those aged 20 to early 30's, and there are a number of different products which you can check out here.

''New Skin Perfection Advanced Serum, a powerful formula enriched with Perline-P and patented LR 2412, helps transform the appearance of skin quality, as if perfected. Designed to penetrate through the skin's epidermis layers.'' - L'Oreal

I bought this serum in the drugstore Boots around 4 weeks ago and have been applying it to my face twice a day religiously!


I use 1 pump of product before my moisturiser and it makes my skin feel super smooth and soft, after 4 weeks of use I can honestly say it has really brightened the appearance of my skin tone, acne marks are fading and the biggest bonus is it doesn't irritate or break my skin out!

Will I repurchase? Yes for shore, especially over the autumn and winter months when my skin is a little dryer and in need of extra hydration, as this serum has been providing that extra barrier needed under my moisturiser.

I love the packaging as well ;-)

So due to the success of this serum, I'm going to try some of the other products from the L'Oreal Skin Perfection range but what next...???

Until next time, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram (click the links left of this post)

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