Skincare is the hardest part of my beauty routine. I have a very oily and sensitive skin so it is such a struggle to find products that will work wonders for my skin. It took me approximately five years to finally find products that I can consider my absolute holy grail. I don't typically use the same product forever as most people do. I like to venture out and try new things that can work far better than what I have now. So far these products are amazing and I would highly recommend all of these!
Lets start with prepping our face! I have two cleansers that I use alternately depending on how much I put on my face during the day. In the morning, I start with washing my face using Lush Herbalism Cleanser (here) cleanser. This cleanser is so far the best cleanser I have ever used! It makes your face feeling smooth and moisturized. It can also act as an exfoliator so you kind of get a 2 in 1 product. At night time, I start with MAC Cleanse Off Oil on dry face and massage it all over. It melts all your makeup without using any makeup removing wipes. Add a bit of water and turns into a milky consistency. You can just use it by itself to wash your face, but I don't stop there. I then follow it up with Michael Todd's Charcoal Detox Cleanser (here) or Lush Herbalism Cleanser to deep clean my face also to remove excess oil, remaining dirt, and impurities. On the days where breakouts are peaking through, I like to put on Mint Julep Mask (here). Everybody on youtube was raving about this mask, so I finally gave in and purchased one! Things that youtube can do to you! LOL.
After cleansing I use toner to further cleanse my face and take all remaining dirt. I use Shiseido Pureness Alcohol-Free Toner. This toner smells so good and does not strip all the moisture in your face. To moisturize in day time, I like to use Clinique's Anti-Blemish Solutions to prevent frequent breakouts, and then on top of that I use Clinique's Moisturizing Gel to bring hydration back to my skin. At night time my routine is the same except I add Trilogy Rosehip Oil Antioxidant. This fella is amazing, it slowly lightens my scars and also helps tighten my face and prevent wrinkles without being too harsh.
For under the eyes I use Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream for both day and night. It's so cooling and very hydrating around the eyes. I cannot say enough good things about this product! It is the best eye cream I have ever used! You should give it a try to know what I'm talking about. For the lips, I use Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Fragrance Free. This is my new favorite product! Now that it is coming to winter here in New Zealand, you need to hydrate your lips and hands all the time. And this product is perfect! It seriously leaves your lips very moisturized and plumped the next day. I also use this in my hands when it feels a little dry.
What is your holy grail skincare products?
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PS: all these products were purchased at a local department store, Kirkaldie & Stains (here). Prices in the website are all NZD except for two products with links.
