My Current Skincare Routine - Part Two

Hello Girls! As promised, this is the second part to my current skincare routine. I recently posted part one (read it here) of what I use in the morning before I apply my make-up and wanted to show you all what I do just before I go to bed. Unless I'm on my death bed or I'm incredibly ill, I never use face wipes before bed. They remove make-up but don't physically clean the skin, so your skin is more prone to spots and blemishes if you do. Once again I've split the post into three parts (cleanse, tone, moisturise) as it's easier to show you what I use at each stage. In some sections I feature two products as I like to bounce between products to see the full effect of what certain products can achieve. I'd also just like to say that this is what works for me and my skin type at this time of year. As I also said in part one of this post, I plan to post what I use when the Summer months begin to loom and the weather heats up (hurry up Summer?) 

♥ Cleanse

Clinique Take The Day Off Make Up Remover - I don't like using a normal cleanser or eye make-up remover pads as all that stretching of the skin encourages wrinkles. I love this from Clinique as you needed the smallest amount to get the job done and it leaves my lashes and lids squeaky clean.

No7 Soft & Soothed Gentle Cleanser - I've been using this cleanser for as long as I can remember and I absolutely love it. It leaves your skin unbelievably soft and keeps dry patches at bay while working as a bonus way to remove dirt and oil from the day.

Soap & Glory Fab Pore Hot Cloth Cleanser - I'm obsessed with hot cloth cleansers! I've tried everything from Liz Earle's Cleanse and Polish to Superdrug's Vitamin E one and they are great. I love this one from Soap & Glory (obviously) as not only does it smell amazing but the cloth cleans and exfoliates hard to reach areas. 

♥ Tone

Simple Kind To Skin Soothing Toner - I found out that Lucy Mecklenburgh from TOWIE uses this toner so I was straight out to buy it and I'm loving it. It's 100% natural ingredients and removes any excess oil or make-up with ease with being dehydrating and leaving your skin tight.

♥ Moisturise 

Boots Simply Sensitive Hydrating Moisturiser - I recently found myself back in the love hate relationship I have with this moisturiser! It's so thick and creamy and really works into areas that lack hydration but it does start to feel uncomfortable after a while. 

E45 Cream - I use this stuff on dry patches I have on my cheeks and my chin and it is a product that works absolute wonders. It clears up dry areas overnight and is an absolute godsend.

Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream - I recently reviewed this product in full (read it here) and it leaves my eyes look alot more awake in the morning. I've also noticed a small improvement with the dark circles under my eyes so I'm not so much of a slave to my Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer! 

Phew. So that's part two of my skincare routine. It looks alot but skin repairs itself overnight so it's just right to give it a bit of a boost. I'm planning to post a part three to this too, to show you all treatments I use!

Do you have a skincare regime before you go to bed?

♥

My Current Skincare Routine - Part One

Happy New Year Girls! It's my first post of 2013! I hope you all had an amazing time bringing in the new year. I originally planned to do a post showing you all what I got up to but I had an absolute nightmare and forgot my camera and my phone camera isn't great! I've been meaning to do a post on my current skincare for quite a while now but just like most of you lovely bloggers, I find that it constantly changes. This is what I'm using at the moment, but as the months go on and it begins to get warmer (fingers crossed!) my products tend to change so I plan to do one at a later date too. I've also split this post into two parts; one showing you what I use in the morning and the other showing you what I use before I go to bed. I'm a real skincare junkie so I've used countless products over the years and would like to say this is just what works for me and my skin type. I also use a face exfoliator and a face mask once a week which I'll do i another separate post (maybe a part three?) if you're interested. I'd also like to say I apologise for the lighting in these photos I know it isn't great!

Since I studied Beauty Therapy at college two years ago, it's been drummed into me the importance of a 'Cleanse, Tone, Moisturise' routine and I'm pretty strict when it comes to doing just that. Even when I'm tired beyond belief or I've had a bit too much to drink (let's face it, I'm not the only one am I?) I always make sure I take my make-up off properly. It can be a bit of a chore but my skin looks and feels so much better the morning after. 

♥ Cleanse 

Soap & Glory Peaches & Clean Deep Cleansing Milk - It would be wrong not to include a Soap & Glory product in my skincare routine! I absolutely love this stuff, it leaves my skin incredibly soft and hydrated which is perfect if like me you have combination skin. I think of it as a bit of a luxury wake-up call and the smell of it is just out of this world. I also use my cleansing sponge to remove it so it's an exfoliating treatment too.

Clean & Clear Exfoliating Daily Wash - I'm sceptical about whether these sorts of brands really improve the appearance of your skin. I think if you look after it and eat healthily then your skin will show for it. I do love this stuff though, it contains micro-beads small enough for daily use and it really works into the pores which leaves my skin squeaky clean. 

♥ Tone

Dermalogica Clean Start Purifying Toner - I never skip using toner and people always do but it removes excess oil and dirt that your cleanser hasn't. This really refreshes my skin and leaves my T-Zone oil free. I also use tissue to blot my toner after I've used it because toners contain alcohol which dehydrates the skin.

♥ Moisturise

Superdrug Vitamin E Radiance Moisture Cream - I recently reviewed this product in full (read it here) and I'm still loving using it. It contains light reflecting pigments which make your skin really glow and the hydration this gives is just out of this world and it really does last all day.

Soap & Glory Daily Youth 6 in 1 Superboost Moisture Lotion - Oh another Soap and Glory product. I have a post planned to do a full review of this soon but until then this is what you should know. It's by far my new 'holy grail' moisturiser. It works absolute wonders and even after using moisturisers from brands like Liz Earle and Clinique, this is by far one of the most impressive. Be sure to check back for my full review soon!

So, that's my current skincare routine. Like I mentioned at the beginning of this post I'm constantly on the lookout for new products to really wow me but I'm rather happy with what I'm using at the moment. I plan to post part two and three sometime in the next week or so, so if you're interested in what I use before I go to bed and other treatments then make sure you take a look back.

What do you use in your current skincare routine? Do you use any of the products I do?

♥