Cleansing routine

I admit I have always been really lazy when it comes to my cleansing routine in the past, I've always been a wash and go kind of girl and relied on make-up wipes at night which has not been so good for my skin. As I am getting older I actually want to take better care of my skin and want to not have to slap on so much make up to feel confident. I have discovered quite a few new products that have made a big difference to my skin its not perfect as  I have a lot of acne scarring from when I was younger but I definitely have been feeling less afraid to be seen without foundation on.

•  The first step is a good cleanser I love Clarins they do such a good range of skincare suitable for all different skin types I have tried a couple of their cleansers but my favourite which is suitable for oily skin is the Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser for combination/oily skin types. It comes in a 125ml bottle for £18, but it lasts ages as only a tiny pea sized amount needs to be used, I use this day and night, it foams up and is quite a creamy texture with gentle micro beads that gently exfoliate. It leaves your face feeling so clean but glowing at the same time as it is not harsh on the skin and is suitable for people with sensitive skin.
• I have never really used serums but I recently got some samples of the YSL Forever Youth Liberator concentrated serum and thought it made my skin feel lovely it made my skin tone look more even and made my open pores appear smaller. Sadly though it is £61 for only 30 ml so when I saw the advert for the Loreals Skin Perfection Advanced Correcting Serum I thought I would have to give it a try as it a fraction of the cost at £13.33 for the same 30ml. I'm not going to lie and say it is as good as the YSL version but it has made my skin feel much better, more softer and I have noticed that pores after a few uses are getting smaller but the only thing is that it doesn't even my skin tone but for the price as it is on offer currently at boots I would recommend it.
• I follow this with my Avon Daily Correcting Lotion in the day as it moisturises but also fights spots, its just a nice simple quite light moisturiser that doesn't make your face look too shiny. I finish this off with a quick spray off with the Eau Thermal Avene Water Spray, not everybody has to do this step but my skin can get really irritated by new products, the weather anything but while I've been using this my skin has become a lot less patchy and inflamed, I definitely would say to anybody with sensitive skin to buy this! You can get it from most large boots stores for £6.50 for 150ml.
• The other products are not stuff I use daily but I thought they were worth mentioning I have used the Clearasil Ultra Blemish and Marks Wash and Mask, I use this more as a mask when I'm more blemish prone and need a quick fix as it does reduce redness and within a day spot size does reduce. Only problem is that it does make your skin more sensitive.Another good product is the Body Shop Seaweed Night Treatment Gel, I use this at night instead of a  normal moisturiser, its very much like the Avon Correcting Lotion but a bit more heavy on the skin.
• I hope I have helped and as I am new to blogging just leave any comments below if you have any suggestions

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                Katie xxx

ASOS wishlist

I've had a week off work but have packed that much in that I haven't had time to have my usual daily look at the ASOS website, so I finally had some time to relax and thought I would have a look. The website definitely reflects the weather outside the darker tones have come out usually I shy away from darker colours as I never used to think they suited me but I think this year is for change and I have decided to embrace the dark reds, greys and moss greens. I thought I would show you some of my favourites that I would love to buy for this Autumn.

 

I'm sorry but these jeans just look soooo comfy! I think you could wear them in loads of different ways, for a more night time look you could pair them with heels and and a crop top or with a cute jumper and ballet flats when your just simply hanging out with the family. I think their a real bargain for £38 I have never bought ASOS jeans before but I'm definitely going to purchase these as I've heard really good things about them.

                                                   Sleeveless Cardigan with fluffy fabric £40
Now this is what i was talking about when i mentioned dark red, it just looks so cosy and warm yet stylish I would wear this with just a simple tee and skinny jeans.

                                              Johnny Loves Rosie Opaque Diamond stud £20
I've been loving colourful jewellery at the moment it just livens up a simple outfit making it look as though you haven't tried too hard.

                                                               Oasis Lace Skater Dress £60
This dress is from Oasis and would be perfect for most events in the build up to Christmas, really glam it up with heels and a statement necklace or partner it with a leather jacket and some heeled ankle boots to grunge it down.

                                           The Sacred Hour Collection Nail Varnish £14.50
Now my last one is this Illamasqua nail varnish which their nail varnishes are award winning and chip resistant and this one is part of their new sacred hour collection it is just a beautiful colour very ethereal. It also comes in a different colour but iI think I want to try this one first.

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                             Katie xxx

current favourites.

Ahhhhhh this is my first post, I have wanted to start blogging for quite a long time now but have never had the confidence to do so until now (big smiley face). I would like to start by telling you about my favourite products beauty and make up. It was recently my birthday so I was bought a few treats which some of them I have been absolutely amazed by so they will definitely feature on this post.

• I think the start to any look is a good base so a good foundation and primer is crucial to me, I have oily skin which can be an absolute nightmare! I know I shouldn't complain it means I wont get as many wrinkles when I'm older but I just find that my skin oxidises throughout the day making my foundation look darker and caked on which is not a good look! Recently I have found some great products, one that will not be new to anybody is the Laura Mercier oil free primer its made such a difference to me, my make up now lasts all day it feels lovely on the skin and definitely slows down the need for powder touch ups. This primer combined with the Laura Mercier silk creme foundation is my go to when I'm going out anywhere nice when I want full coverage and need it to be long lasting.This foundation has got a great option of colours I have the rose ivory as my skin is more pinker toned but even on days when I'm wearing fake tan I find with a bit of  Bourjois bronzing primer gives an incredible flawless finish. To really keep the lasting power I use Macs Prep and Prime loose powder as it is such a fine white powder that blends perfectly into your foundation and finish it off with a little spray of Urban Decays de-slick setting spray.

• Mascara time! who doesn't want their lashes to be voluminous,curled, and have definition. This summer I went to Santorini on holiday and everyday I relied on Max Factors false lash effect waterproof mascara. I've bought this mascara every summer for the past few years, its completely beach proof and the name is true it does give a false lash flutter the only grumble I have with it is that its a very wet consistency, so be careful when applying but once its dried its brilliant.

• For my birthday I received a House of Fraser voucher so i went shopping the day after and spent ages looking around the beauty department I just wanted to buy everything! I ended up buying the YSL glossy stain 103 its part of the new rebel nudes collection fronted by Cara Delevigne. I LOVE this lip product it just glides on lovely with not one little bit of stickyness and its got good staying power, as when the gloss has eventually worn off it leaves a stain. I liked all the colours but selected this one because I wanted a nude colour that was a bit more berry toned as I naturally have quite dark lips and found this would be perfect now autumn has arrived.

• I've been a huge fan of Marc Jacobs perfumes for a long time now they are all quite easy to wear girly scents so when I opened one of my presents to find the new honey perfume I was delighted it smells so nice, the honey smell is quite subtle so its not too sweet and the bottle will look so cute on my dressing table.

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                                  Katie xxx