Updated Skin Routine

So summer is finally here...well I could beg to differ. Not too sure what to think about this weather atm, its all a bit stressful! The humidity has got my hair all over the place and my morning struggle of deciding what to wear is becoming the bane of my life! But HEY HO this is England and its the norm. Whilst I've been  less-active from my blog I've been trying lots of new skin products and makeup products (Looking to add a new fave makeup post soon!) A change of season means a change of skin care, I've been trying and testing a whole bunch of skin products and I have finally got my summer skin routine and its divine, my skin is literally glowing! For me step 1 to having good skin is to STOP using face wipes I'm no skin expert but they really are the devil!!! They don't clean your pores they just wipe off the top layer of your makeup leaving behind most of it. I must admit though I am guilty of using a face wipe when I have came in drunk and its been the easiest option but I have got better with using a cleanser instead and you do notice a huge difference. I use this skin routine every morning and night so please enjoy my step by step guide and hopefully some or all of the products work for you.

Step 1.
I love a good oil cleanser they work like a dream and literally dissolve your makeup! My number 1 oil cleanser has to be L'Oreal Skin Perfect Cleansing Oil this stuff is crazy you use the smallest bit and your makeup literally glides off your face with 0 fuss. A little goes a long way with this and it is very greasy so don't over do it! I normally use 2-3 cotton wool pads with one squirt each and gently remove all the makeup. I then use luke warm water to wash off the excess oil.  Priced at £6 Shop here!!

Step 2.

This step is a 3 step cleanse which may seem long winded but it really is so worth it! I got the La Roche Posay Effaclar Anti-Blemish System from Boots which is on offer so I would grab it as soon as possible! The first step is the purifying foaming gel which I just rub all around my face with my fingers. This will remove any excess makeup that the oil didn't reach. I wash this off with luke warm water. The second step is the clarifying toner I add a few squirts onto a cotton pad and gently rub all around my face. The third step is the anti-blemish cream I use a small squirt and apply on my face with 2 fingers. Prices at £24 Shop here!

Step 3.

Right before bed I love to apply Crème de la Mer all over my face. I try not to use this everyday as it is not cheap and will make your bank account probably scream at you for buying it! Nether the less its an amazing cream and if you have dry skin I cant recommend this enough. Its a super thick cream that smells lovely. A little goes a long way with this so it does last a long time. Whenever I use this without fail I wake up in the morning and my skin is super hydrated, firm and dewy.  If you want to splash out on some good moisturiser this is definitely one of my faves! Priced at £108 Shop here



Step 4. Mask

That's my normal skin routine and I love to chuck in a mask every now and then and at the moment I'm loving the Perricone MD - Chloro Plasma Mask. I use this maybe once twice a week depending on how my skin is. The cream states to Specifically targets loss of radiance, dull and fatigued skin, enlarged pores, fine lines, rough skin texture. After I use this my skin always feels super smooth and looks very radiant and pores minimised! So for me this mask is a winner and it smells really good and fresh. I Massage onto cleansed skin in small circular motions until colour transforms to a dark green. I then Leave on for 5 – 10 minutes and rinse off with warm water and feel super duper fresh after! Priced at £69 Shop here!

I am looking to use a different mask every now and then and have been having a look at some in Space NK if anyone has any recommendations please comment!
Lots of love GC Xxx