I find sitting down for ten minutes at the end of the day and taking the time to remove my makeup properly really relaxing. Its like my little daily pamper routine and recently I've found products that my skin loves so it makes it all the more rewarding because my skin is looking better and it's left feeling great afterwards.
My first step is to take a cotton pad and very gently wipe away makeup with the Nuxe Micellar Cleansing Water which is a beautiful product, possibly my favourite ever face product and that's a big claim! It melts makeup away instantly without being harsh, calms any redness or irritation and is perfect for sensitive skin types. If I a wearing a lot of eye makeup I also take a second cotton pad and make sure I've managed to get it all off. Following this I sweep a little of the Nuxe Gentle Toning Lotion on using another cotton pad to close the pores back down.
The next step is to slather my face in my other favourite face product, the beautiful Nuxellence Jeunesse which is a gorgeously light and nourishing serum/moisturiser that is designed to be able to be used alone as a face cream or paired up with a richer moisturiser on areas where you need extra attention. I use this alone across my cheeks, chin and forehead but then layer up with my Nourish Argan Skin Renew(*) on and around my nose which has a tendency to get rather dry. This argan, rose and frankincense infused cream is rich and deeply hydrating without leaving an oily or clogged feel to the skin and as we all know, argan oil leaves skin and hair feeling so amazingly soft it's unreal!
Finally I focus on the little areas that need special care. I pop a small amount of the Clinique Spot Treatment Gel onto any blemishes or areas that look like a spot is lurking waiting to pop up. I do this after moisturising because the treatment can be a little drying and creates a protective barrier on the skin so I like to use it to lock the moisturiser underneath as well so the skin gets the benefit of both products.
Not my favourite eye cream ever but currently I am finishing my routine by dabbing Dr Nick Lowe Age Correct Eye Serum under the eyes. I have a bit of a love hate relationship with this product because it works beautifully yet I find that it leaves skin feeling a little...sticky? It is fabulous for reducing my dark circles and tackling any puffiness but it does leave the skin feeling less smooth than I'd like, sort of tacky, all the same, I'm determined to give it a good chance.
What products do you use regularly? Do you find the routine of sitting down and pampering as relaxing as I do?
Annie xx
I am really starting to fall in love with Nuxe products - would love to try the Nuxellence Jeunesse but too much of a gamble without knowing if it suits my skin. Had a sample of the cleansing water with a previous order and using that, which is lovely, so will be purchasing a full sized bottle very soon!x
ReplyDeleteI first tried the Nuxellence Jeunesse as a miniature with an order and fell in love with it. I have a cople of mini ones stashed for future holidays :P It's designed to be suitable for all skin types but I would recommend trying a mini first to be sure you like it :) xx
DeleteI wonder if it would be an option with an order of the cleansing water??? Might have to have a quick look now. Really struggling with my skin at the moment, turning 30 and its all changing! Teenage style spots :( Thanks x
DeleteIt should be, its usually one of the miniatures that's offered with orders :) Nuxe seems to be a good option for skin thats being a bit tricky, it's really calmed mine down and now Im like a walking nuxe advert haha x
Deleteoooh this sounds like such a lovely way to spend an evening! :) i need to relax and have a home spa night!
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