Skincare Saviours

My skin has always been a problem for me and a part of my appearance which is definitely linked to my self-confidence. When my skin is looking good, which isn’t often in my eyes, I feel so much better, wear less make-up and generally feel happier. It feels slightly ridiculous to have my skin affect my mood so much but it makes a difference to the way people treat you, particularly those who have always had naturally good skin, and I’m always looking for new products to improve my acne, scarring and dark circles.

Luckily, I’m finally starting to find some products which really make a difference. I was over the moon to win a Magnitone Lucid at the Bloggers' Blog Awards in the raffle – if I could have chosen my prize, I would definitely have headed straight for this. I have only used this for two weeks and I am honestly blown away. Thanks to my crappy skin, I wasn’t expecting this to make much difference but I have been amazed. I’ve only used it two or three times a week, thanks to Hayley’s Magnitone review explaining how using it daily can damage the acid mantle in the skin, but there has still been a huge change. My bumpy, sore spots have disappeared and I’ve also noticed a difference in my scarring. The Magnitone effectively removes all my make-up and leaves my skin feeling super clean but not ‘scrubbed’ and sore. The device itself is basically a massive electric toothbrush for your face, and works in much the same way – using a moving brush to work deeper and more thoroughly. I was initially sceptical that it would make any difference, but the results speak for themselves and it’s a product I am excited to continue using.

I’ve also recently upped my skincare regime to include some more high-end products. I was kindly sent this Ole Henrikson Three Little Wonders mini gift set* by Escentual (£18.00) and they've become a must-have.  The trio takes you from morning ‘til evening, with three products which work together to help your skin. It’s aimed at fighting the signs of aging but you can never start too early  and I’ve found it’s really helped my skin generally too. The Truth Serum Collagen Booster is applied in the morning to clean skin and I love the citrus scent to wake me up in the mornings. Then, I apply the Sheer Transformation Moisturiser which sinks nicely into my skin, leaving my face feeling nourished and ready for make-up. Some cheaper moisturisers don’t react well with foundation I find, but Sheer Transformation actually helps my make-up stay in place for longer. At night, I remove my make-up and use Invigorating Night Treatment – a slightly gloopy, transparent cream which feels weird on my fingers but nice on my face! I then add some more Sheer Transformation to leave my skin feeling soft and ready for bed.

As an alternative moisturiser in the evenings, I love the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream* (£43.50) for a luxurious yet light moisturiser. There is no scent, which I often find overpowering at bedtime, and you can tell that the product is great quality, plus a little goes a long way. Kiehl's have just released a new limited edition of this Ultra Facial Cream, slightly bizarrely in partnership with Tinie Tempah. The collaboration is to raise money for MTV Staying Alive, with £2 from each pot being donated to the HIV/AIDs charity. So not only does this leave my skin feeling nourished, but it’s for a good cause too.

Overall, I’m actually starting to become happy about the state of my skin and it is thanks to these products. I always feel self-conscious posting a review focused on my skin, as I think everyone is going to judge the quality of my skin, but these products have made a huge difference. I'm excited to see how my skin continues to improve - do you have any wonder products you would recommend? Have you tried any of the products in this post?

Jess

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