Tuesday 27 August 2013

Bedtime Beauty


Is there anything more pleasing than getting home, jumping in a hot bath and slipping on a face mask? I like to unwind the minute I step through my front door, bra off, comfy clothes on. I do paint a pretty picture, don't I?

Now, I'll be honest I sometimes simply cannot be bothered to carry out the whole evening skincare routine that I know I should but I've been trying my best to at least cleanse my skin properly before bed using the REN Clear Calm Clay Cleanser (review here) on days when I skin is a bit more troublesome, or either my trusty EH Cleansing balm or Balance Me Cleanse and Smooth face balm* to mix things up. For a more thorough cleanse I massage in Una Brennan Superfacialist Rose Hydrate Oil (review here) prior to cleansing to break up any makeup on my face. 

Next up, toning. I use two toners for two different reasons, which you can read about in more depth here. My favourite of the two being the Clarins Gentle Exfoliator, I apply this with a cotton pad and leave my skin to tingle for a few minutes before carrying on to serums.

I have a fair stash of serums that I chop and change from but the Estee Lauder ANR is a firm fixture in my skincare line up. A couple drops of this stuff, massaged in does the trick. I have dry skin so sometimes a bit more moisture is in need and for that I've been loving the Jurlique Moisturising Cream Mask* which you can use as a face mask when applied heavily (before your serum) which soaks up into your skin with excess being easily swiped away with a cotton pad OR after serum lightly to work it's magic overnight. I also recommend Origins Drink Up Intensive mask for after serums.

Any pesky spots are zapped with the Origins Super Spot Remover and Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip balm applied to soften my lips overnight. For nights I need extra help getting to sleep I dab the This Works Sleep balm on my pulse points and take a few sniffs. This stuff smells AH-mazing. Seriously, can't get enough.

Pampering done, I'm ready to catch some Zzzz's.

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18 comments:

  1. Lovely post! There's nothing like a good pamper session after a long day :) I'll definitely need to try out a few of those products!

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  2. Let me know how you get on! x

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  3. I'm dying to try Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm! I have been debating on whether to try the Origins Super Spot Remover because of mixed reviews. I'm glad it works for you!

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  4. I have and love most of the products you mentioned! Love the Clarins toners and the cleansers, although I'm not a massive fan of the Nuxe balm!

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  5. I enjoyed reading this article so much! You use some amazing skincare products.

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  6. Ahhh I love a good aul pamper!
    Love all the products that you use.

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  7. I just adore throwing on a face mask and relaxing! Lovely post

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  8. Love all the products here.

    shayleenanne.blogspot.co.uk

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  9. I'm so tempted to buy the clarins cleanser as I'm hearing such good things about it, the nuxe lipbalm sounds lovely too, is it worth it's pricetag?

    RosalieJayne

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  10. It lasts forever! I've never had any issues with it :) x

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  11. Ooh, how comes you don't like the Nuxe Balm? x

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  12. Hope it helps :) x

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  13. Pamper nights are the best ;) x

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  14. Isn't it the best! x

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  15. Clarins I definitely think so at £23 it's not too pricey for skincare! x

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  16. I got home from a few days away today and the first thing I did was jump in a nice deep bubble bath! You just cannot beat it :)


    The Ren Clear Calm Clay Cleanser is my go to when I'm having a spot of bother with my skin.

    Amy x
    -A Little Boat Sailing-

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  17. That sounds lovely. Can't beat a pamper.. Laughed at the "bra off, comfy clothes on".. I think every girl is the same like that haha xxx

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  18. I really want to try the Clarins toner, it sounds so good. Lovely routine :)

    Jess xo

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