I've been greatly influenced by the Beauty Blogging community to start really looking after and nourishing my skin. After all, Da Vinci didn't paint Mona Lisa on a piece of granite, did he?
So I've been on the hunt for some great skin care products, and after much trial and error, I have come up with my list of personal Skincare Saviours.
These are the products that have worked on my skin type and may not work for everyone.
My Skincare Concers:
- Dry
- Pigmentation
- Hormonal Breakouts on chin
- Dull appearance
L-R: Estee Lauder Idealist Cooling Eye Illuminator, Alpha H Prep and Prime, Liquid Gold and Radiance, DMK Acu Masque, Alpha H Gentle Daily Exfoliant, Alpha H Blemish Control Gel, Chanel Hydramax Lip Care, Invisible Zinc ESP, Chanel Lotion Confort, Comvita Purifying Cleansing Gel, Invisible Zinc Tinted Daywear, Alpha H Liquid Gold Smoothing and Perfecting Mask, Chanel Hydramax Active Moisture Creme
Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise
Cleanse
Gently removes dirt and makeup. Manuka Honey has phenomenal anti-bacterial properties (read: less breakouts) and is used to treat skin wounds and infections in hospitals.
Haute Tip: Remove makeup with a cleansing wipe THEN use this product.
Gently sloughs away the strains of the day and rejuvenates tired skin. Comes in powder form that turns into a paste when mixed with water.
Haute Tip: Strapped for time? Mix this in with your cleanser for a quick pick me up!
Tone
Wipe away any dirt of makeup that may have been left behind with this gorgeous hydrating, antipollution toner. It contains absolutely no alcohol, so it won't dry out your skin.
Moisturise
SPF 30+ UVA - UVB protection, no chemical filters, what's not to love? This moisteriser doesn't leave a film or sticky residue after it's applied and moistures the skin nicely.
This moisturiser is my saving grace when it comes to hydrating my dry skin. It's quite a thick cream, but sinks into the skin quickly and notably plumps the skin. Totally worth the price.
Haute Tip: If you can/want to, use a serum under your moisturiser. A serum works on the lower layers of the dermis, whereas a moisturiser works on the upper layers. This way, you'll be hydrated from all sides!
Control Blemishes
Exfoliates and tones blemish prone skin with the use of tea tree oil and clays. Blemishes fade within one day when using this product.
Haute Tip: DO NOT apply this to the whole face, use it only as a spot treatment. It's very drying and has an overwhelming smell of tea tree oil which can irritate eyes. Wear it on the spot overnight for intense pimple fighting power.
This product harnesses nature's ultimate anti-bacterial extracts to fight stubborn break outs (tea tree oil and oregano to name a couple). It's light, cooling and soaks into the skin quickly, making it perfect for day use.
Haute Tip: Wear underneath your moisturiser so the active ingredients can really penetrate the skin. I use this as a spot treatment only.
Resurface
A once a week mask that really exfoliates the skin and radiates the complexion. This product really perks up my tired, stressed, polluted skin and makes it glow again. Great for reducing pigmentation as well
Haute Tip: Watch out if you have any cuts on your fingers/face. This product is acidic and will burn like crazy if it comes into contact with an open wound.
This is part of the
Alpha H Liquid Gold Skin Perfecting System. This formulation really works on correctly imperfections of the lower layers of the dermis, resulting in youthful, glowing skin. Also works on maintaining water in the skin cells to help with hydration.
Haute Tip: This product works best when worn on it's own at night time. If you can, try to forgo moisturiser when using this product.
Get Your Glow On
Gorgeous Lips: Chanel Hydramax Active Nutrition Lip Care
Works on maintaining hydration within the lips. I have a tendency to getting cracked lips, so this has been my saviour! The texture is dense so it won't slide off at the slightest touch.
Haute Tip: Have some Q-Tips nearby to apply this from the pot to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Glowing Skin: Invisible Zinc Tinted Daywear*
Moisturise whilst enhancing your complexion and protecting it from the sun with this little beauty. After all of your hard work resurfacing and hydrating your skin, you really don't want the sun coming around and ruining it all!
Haute Tip: Check out the
Invisible Zinc site to see which tone of moisturiser works best for you.
Estee Lauder Idealist Cooling Eye Illuminator*
Reduce puffiness and illuminate your eyes with this incredible product. The ceramic applicator acts to reduce inflammation around the eye area and the "massaging" effect used when applying the product reduces dark circles. The light reflecting pigments in the formula further enhances brightness.
Haute Tip: Keep in the fridge for extra cooling, anti-inflammatory properties!
So there it is! My personal Skincare Saviours!
What are your Skincare Saviours? What could you not possibly live without? Let me know in the comments!
Keep it Haute!
Anni xox
*Provided for consideration. This has not influenced my opinion of the product.
