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My everyday skin and hair care
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items I've spent years curating my favourites for looking after my curly hair and sensitive skin, but these are some of my favourite things to use every day
Sections
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Hair
Face - cleanse and moisturise
Face - serums and oils
Make up
Feet
Everything else
Hair
I have 3a to 3b curls, so I sometimes struggle to find the perfect products to do the best for my hair, but these are some of my go-to products
The only shampoo I use anymore - great for my curls
Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo 400ml
The everyday conditioner I use to keep my curls bouncy and moisturised
Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Hydrating Cream Conditioner
Once a fortnight I'll use this to give my hair a boost
Aussie Curls Leave in Curl Hair Cream
My go-to hair mask in the winter/cold weather, or when I've been for a swim
Aussie Bouncy Curls Butter Hair Mask 500ml
My fave whenever I bleach/colour my hair. I used to use the original version, but this new(er) curly version is even more moisturising
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Curls Deep Conditioner 250ml
Face - cleanse and moisturise
My everyday cleansers and moisturisers
Oil cleanser and make up remover. Super easy to use and a go to for oil cleansing
Squalane Cleanser
My go to step 2 cleanser (after oil cleansing)
Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
High oil moisturiser - I especially love this pre-make up and in the cold weather. I love it on a make-up free day
Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
A gel based moisturiser, feels almost like it seals everything in, so I love it post-serums and pre-make up
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
A very basic all-rounder moisturiser
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Face - serums and oils
There's a lot but I rotate and will use different things in different seasons. I've not found an SPF I love yet, but please remember your SPF every day - and reapply every two hours!
The OG to include whatever your routine under your moisturiser, especially if you live in dry air!
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
For the excess oil days, or when I'm having a breakout, this is my favourite product - generally a morning item
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
My fave toner - I use this every 4-5 days (at night!)
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Everyone in their 30s should have retinols in their routine, and I have a couple in the rotation - I use it on evening 2 of my 4 night skincare rotation (I have another product I use occasionally in this list)
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Before bed and in the morning, keeps my eyes looking fresh
Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
Great to put under your moisturiser in a morning routine, but it takes some time to get used to as it can be quite strong
Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
As a final step in a night time routine to keep in the moisture/if you've been feeling particularly dry lately. It can be used for oil cleansing but it's a pricey option for that
100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
Think of it as an alternative to Hyaluronic Acid; super good at keeping moisure in, and can help support your moisture barrier
100% Plant-Derived Squalane
This was one I used when I was pregnant, because I couldn't use my retinols, and I still have some left I use occassionally!
Amino Acids + B5
Make up
I don't wear much make up these days, but these are my go-to products when I do
Light-medium buildable coverage, a gentle dewy finish, and doesn't feel cakey. I absolutely love this and ditched my old foundation the second I found my shade
Serum Foundation
I realised lately that mascara ALWAYS completes the face. And this is one of my faves.
High Impact™ Mascara: #1 U.S. Mascara from a Dermatologist Brand*
Feet
A criminally often-forgotten part of the body! As a runner I think about my feet way more than I used to, so here's a few treats I get mine!
Always a good post-bath deep moisturising kick
Derma V10 Foot Pack Mask (6 Pack)
These are only sold as a single pack for a reason. You should use these half as often as it suggests but when I had real struggles with dry skin on my feet, THIS is what I turned to. I can guarantee that scraping and pumice doesn't work as well as th...
Foot Peel Mask
The only foot cream I'll ever use again. As a runner my feet aren't always 100%, and this is such a game changer.
O'Keeffe's for Healthy Feet Foot Cream
Everything else
Moisturisers and self-care mostly!
I've been using this for my entire adult life. I've had eczema and very dry skin my entire life and I absolutely have to cream my entire body every time I shower and whenever I feel the urge - this is the one.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Body Lotion
This stuff is like magic. I started using it when I was in nursing, washing my hands a million times a day. I couldn't wear anything scented, and nothing else would soothe my cracked skin.
O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream
Self care masks - one of two I love to buy
Korean Collagen Face Mask for Skincare 8 Types
Self care masks - one of two I love to buy
Korean Sheet Mask Pack 12 Types
All I use to groom my eyebrows and grab the odd errant hairs
Tweezer Professional Stainless Steel