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Skincare Essentials

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My current skin care routine is hyaluronic acid, spf & moisturiser in the morning and niacinamide and moisturiser in the evening. I also alternate retinol & BHA exfoliant in the evenings. I use a collagen cleansing balm in the evening if I've...
 
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THIS! Absolutely game changer. I used to struggle with break outs & yellow heads as well as hormonal breakouts. This has completely changed my skin and breakouts are no more! If you're struggling with spots and breakouts, you NEED this.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% | The Ordinary
 
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I use this everyday, hydrates the skin and gives a subtle glow. Affordable skin care!
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% - amazon.com
 
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Great moisturiser if you're looking for affordable skin care and have complex skin.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA | The Ordinary
 
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Love using these on tough early mornings!
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG | The Ordinary
 
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Definitely recommend
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA - The Ordinary
 
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Game changer.
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution | The Ordinary
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I love using this once a week!
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution | The Ordinary
 
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This is a game changer if you wake up puffy or need something to soothe your sensitive skin. I leave mine in the freezer over night.
Amazon.com: Ice Roller
 
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Hints & tips
Gua Sha: Benefits and Side Effects - Healthline
 
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I get really sore & dry skin under my eyes. This is perfect cream for a sensitive area, especially if you have eczema.
Epaderm Cream 500g
 
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I use this every other day in the evening to help prevent wrinkles. Can be known to cause breakouts when you first start using, ease yourself in with just once a week at the start. Have noticed a difference in my skin for sure!
Retinol Serum to Reduce Wrinkles - 30ml
 
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This is a little bit more on the expensive side, but it's important to invest in your skin care to see results. I alternate this with retinol nightly. Helps with exfoliating the skin.
AHA and BHA Exfoliants for All Skin Types
 
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I use this in the evenings to help wash away my make up. Ive noticed such a difference in my skin, it gives a gorgeous glow.
ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 100g - Cult Beauty
 
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This is my current go to SPF product, I use every day! The best way to prevent aging skin is to protect it with SPF! This sits perfectly under make up, it's not greasy and isn't scented.
Ultrasun Face Anti-Ageing Lotion SPF 30 50ml - Cult Beauty
 
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I use this every morning and evening, it supports the skin barrier and leaves a soft glow. I love that it's not super heavy or scented which is perfect for my skin. A little bit goes a long way so great value for money!
Barrier Restore Cream
 
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I love love love using this if I want super dewy/glowy skin. Cannot express how gorgeous this makes your skin look, beautifully glazed. Absolutely recommend trying if you haven't already!
Glazing Milk
 
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I have absolutely loved using this over the summer! It gives such a gorgeous hydrating glow! I use it on my bare face to make my skin looking hydrated and glowy but it also looks great on make up as well. Absolutely recommend.
glazing mist
 
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Cleansing is key! I've recently started using this in the morning and evening. Leaves my skin feeling really clean. My partner also uses and has seen a reduction in yellow heads!
CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser with Salicylic Acid 236ml
 
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I was previously using the hydrating cleanser and my boyfriend used the foaming one. I really recommend adding to your skin care routine if you haven't already, cleansing is SO important and Cerave leaves my skin feeling so clean. Definitely recommen...
CeraVe Cleanser
 
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Your girl is creeping towards 30! So I'm mixing up my eye cream. I've been using the lift and illuminate eye cream for about a month now and have genuinely seen a difference in my under eyes. They appear more hydrated and smoother. Also affordable
Boots No7 Eye Cream