#hurraw

Toner: Pixi Glow Tonic

So I bought this after hearing a bunch of good stuff. It has 5% glycolic acid making it a (chemical) exfoliating toner. It says that it should help all skin types and give skin a natural ‘glow’. I haven’t really noticed this ‘glow’ BUT I do love this because it has helped to control my oily T-zone (i’m pretty sure it was this toner because I introduced this later into my skincare routine and it was then my skin became less oily)  

put a couple drops into my hands and rub them together

pat that toner onto my face (AVOIDING THE EYES, I also avoid my lips) 

put some on your neck as well 

i also do some gentle slapping lol 

Moisturiser: Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturiser SPF15

I used to use the Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturiser for combination skin but it had the exact same effects as the SPF15 one (which is great) so I usually just end up buying and using the SPF15 one at night too. 

Lip Balm: Hurraw Chocolate 

This stuff smells sooooo good, like it’s incredible. It is a strong smell so that may turn some people off, but for me it’s great. It goes on very smooth and it is a clear balm with no tint or cast whatsoever (unlike the sun balm which I use in my morning routine). This chocolate balm is also a thinner consistency than the sun balm which gives it a much more lightweight feel. 

Other:

Lip Scrub: Lush Mint Julips 

This smells delicious!!! and it leaves my lips super smooth (but I’m pretty sure all sugar lip scrubs will do the same). I only use this lip scrub 2 times a week but if I feel like my lips are flaking a bit more than usual (this happens during the winter/colder months) then I’ll do it whenever necessary. 

put a bit of the scrub on my finger and place it on my lips

using a finger, rub it over, buffing away any dead skin

it says you can eat it but I don’t so i just rinse it off with a bit of water

Masks: Freeman’s Manuka Honey and Tea Tree Oil Clay Mask + Freeman’s Pink Salt Clay Mask

I use each one of these masks once a week (that means I do 2 masks per week). I use the honey mask on a monday night and the pink salt mask on a thursday night. I use the masks after both my cleansers but before my toner and moisturiser. I keep the masks on for 5 mins which is shorter than what the tube says. I would recommend buying a sample size of these masks and trying them out to see if you like them/don’t have any bad reactions. They’re pretty cheap and I got 5 uses out of my manuka honey sample!!!

The honey mask is much more mild and goes on like a lotion. It is also marketed as a cleanser (i’ve never used it as one). It is also directed towards people with oily/breakout skin and I do feel like it leaves my skin less oily but still hydrated!

The pink salt mask is a physical exfoliant as well as being a mask. It is also mildly itchy. I have read some reviews which say that the itchiness was unbearable, however each person reacts differently so that’s why I suggest grabbing a sample before you buy the whole tube. 

for both masks I apply them with my hands making sure to avoid my eyes and lips 

I leave them on for 5 minutes (the pink clay says to leave it on from 7-10 minutes and the honey one says to leave it for 3-5 but no longer than 10 minutes) 

I find 5 minutes is the best time as it gives them time to act and dry up without getting uncomfortable or too dry