Body | Vaseline Spray & Go

 

VASELINE SPRAY & GO BODY MOISTURISER IN ESSENTIAL MOISTURE

When I saw this on a couple of blogs I was very excited. I am the laziest person in the world for caring about the skin on my body. Face, sure I will look after it, but body, meh that can take care of itself. Since I've come back from holiday I have noticed my skin being drying and flakier, so when I saw there was a solution for this for all the lazy girls out there I ran to my nearest Boots and snatched it up.

I don't really know why I expected this to be amazing. If you think about it, it's never going to be ridiculously moisturising for your skin if the concept is spray and go... But hey, I was taken in. Basically, you spray, rub it in and well, go. So what did I think? Well, while my skin was super dry this really made no difference whatsoever. However, I for those everyday skin troubles, and just to top up your moisture levels this is actually really nice. Very refreshing and just a really nice quick fix.

If you do have sensitive skin that needs real moisture, don't go for this. However, if you're like me and normally just need those quick fixes this is exactly what you need. It comes in three different varieties and I have my eye on the Cocoa version next...

Have you tried these new Spray & Go moisturisers?

Skin Care | Dr Jackson

A little while ago I was offered the chance to try some new products from brand Dr Jackson. It's an all natural skin care brand that I've not heard before but was definitely excited to try it. I love the idea of natural products, I really do believe it's so much better for your skin and I just feel better about myself when using natural products.

First up in Dr Jackson Natural Products Face Oil* (from mankind.co.uk). It's a unisex product that can be used to aleviate having burn and improve your complexion. This product is said to improve the appearance of your complexion, by improving the firmness of your skin, banish dryness, even your skin tone and soothe inflamation. I was using this every evening before bed after my moisturiser and I have to say this stuff is magic. It feels like luxury to apply, and although I was a bit apprehensive as I have oily skin, it didn't aggravate this. It left my skin feeling supple, yet firm and hydrated when I woke up and I've not needed to use as much moisturiser since I've been using this. Score!

Then we have Dr Jackson Natural Products Coconut Melt Everything Balm* (from mankind.co.uk). This is a balm to help counteract the signs of ageing, and helps to repair damaged hair and skin. It's infused with coconut oil which I've heard is just the ticket for dry hair. Since I've had highlights I'm worried about dry ends, so after washing I pop some of this in the ends and it seems to be a miracle worker. The ends are supple and healthy. In terms of skin I pop this on every other evening as a moisturiser before bed and I wake up with soft healthy skin. I can't vouch for anti ageing properties as I'm not yet at that stage - but as a moisturising balm it's a gorgeous product.

If you're looking for a new organic skin brand then I would definitely recommend Dr Jackson - just the two products I've tried have sold me on the brand, I love it.

Have you tried Dr Jackson? What's your favourite organic brand?

Skincare | Moisturisers

For a long time I shyed away from moisturisers for fear of adding to the oiliness in my skin, however I read somewhere (I forget where) that oily skin is dehydrated, more than overly hydrated. If that makes sense. Plus, parts of my face get quite dry so I want to balance it. Kate from gh0stparties said that the two key things you need to get right to improve your skin is a good cleanser (sorted here) and a good moisturising routine. Well, that is now sorted - eek!

Okay, so there are three different moisturisers that I could use in the morning. Most of the time I use La Roche Posay Effaclar Mat, a mattifying moisturiser that I think it the perfect moisturiser for oily skin. it takes away any excess shine and helps to keep oil at bay all day. However, when my skin is feeling dry I turn to Vichy Aqualia Thermal Riche, a light moisturiser that's incredibly hydrating and makes my face look plump and fresh. It stays like this for hours and hours. A definite favourite for me. The third (yep, third) is Nivea Daily Essentials Express Hydration Primer. It's rare that I use this, but I tend to use it before putting my make up on for nights outs, or heavy make up days as it helps keep it in place as well as moisturising.

In the evening there is one cream that I always turn to - that is Superdrug Vitamin E Nourising Night Cream - living proof that you don't need a high end cream to make a difference. This goes on before sleep, after cleansing. It's a thicker cream, but absorbs quickly, smells amazing and really hydrates my skin. This has made a big difference in the quality of my skin as well. The corners of my nose and the bridge can get quite dry, so sometimes I enlist the help of Superdrug Vitamin E Skin Oil, again proving sometimes the cheaper products can make a huge difference.

Since moisturising properly I have noticed a difference with the quality of my skin. Sorting out my cleansing and moisturising routine has actually done wonders - why did I not do this sooner?! O well, it is done now... Can't wait to see what's next on my overhaul, let me know of any requests!!

What moisturisers help with your skin?

Skincare | Vichy Aqualia Thermal

VICHY AQUALIA THERMAL MOISTURISER £15.83*

My skin lacks moisture, there - I've said it. Where I try to avoid moisturisers so not to aggravate my oily skin, the moisture tends to disappear from my skin. Then it gets dry. So instead I've focused on using moisturisers that work for oily skin. I've found that this is one of them.

I've started using two moisturisers in the morning, for many reasons which I will state in a later moisturisers post, and this is one of them. I've found it to be incredibly light and quick to absorb into the skin. You only need a little bit to cover the entire face and since I've been using this I've noticed a difference in my skins hydration. It's also paraben free - so yay!

This is specifically for sensitive skin, which I don't have, but I think this would be a great moisturiser for all skin types. It's a fab little product and has become instrumental in my skincare overhaul. I would definitely recommend this.

What moisturisers do you recommend for oily skin?

Skin Care | La Roche Posay Effaclar Mat

LA ROCHE POSAY EFFACLAR MAT £14.00*

I have been coveting this product for months. Everytime I go into Boots it's been sold out, and I don't know about you but when I'm told I can't have something it makes me want it even more. So when I was offered my choice of product I went straight for this one.

So, from my understanding, the idea behind this product is that it is a mattifying moisturiser, so while moisturising oily skin it helps to control shine all day. Sounds great to me! So how did I get on...

So I've been using this as my "day" moisturiser, so popping it on in the morning before my primer and make up. It doesn't affect the application of these at all, which is a definte plus for me as I've used some that make it impossible for foundation to stick. Also, I noticed straight away that my skin looked less shiny. Around the bridge of my nose and the apples of my cheeks tend to be my oiliest spots, and my shiniest, and this dulled them completely - in a nice way, not an "eugh dull skin" kinda way. Not only that but it did keep shine away for a good few hours. I won't say all day, because it wasn't, but it was definitely a good few hours and honestly I can't ask for more than that.

Overall, this was everything I wanted it to be. It kept my skin smooth, without being oily, and kept my oil and shine at bay. It wasn't too heavy, it had more of a balm feel to it, which I prefer as thick creams feel heavy on my skin and tend to blog up my pores. So yeah, I am really pleased with this and it was definitely worth the wait. I did look all over the Boots website for this and it was no where to be found, so I'm not sure if they still do it (?) but I have linked it above and is (at time of posting this) 15% off through this link - so enjoy! Take it from me, if you have oily skin this is the moisturiser for you!

What moisturisers do you use with your oily skin?

Skin Care | Nivea Express Hydration Primer

NIVEA DAILY ESSENTIALS EXPRESS HYDRATION PRIMER £4.99

Once upon a time there was a girl, who had annoying skin that changed it's mind every day on what it wanted to be. It can be dry, it can be oily, it can just be god damn annoying. One day this girl heard about a little product from her favourite moisturising brand Nivea that would not only moisturise her skin, but prime it as well. So she went, she bought and she never looked back.

Okay, so yeah - weird story but you  know, I thought I would try something different. So I went and bought this little pot of gelly like goodness. It has a very weird consistency... It's halfway between a cream and a gel and is actually quite fun to jiggle around. So jelly like and story telling aside... I pop this on my face after my Effaclar Duo and before my foundation. It absorbs quickly and easily and is incredibly easy and light to apply.

So there are two main questions. Question one, does it moisturise? Yes. It really does, it is incredibly light for a moisturiser and I love the feeling. My skin feels incredibly soft afterwards. Question two, does it increase how long your make up stays on for? Yes. Not only is my skin soft, it is made up for the entire day.

Overall, this is definitely a game changer. I love this product and for the price it's really a no brainer. I would definitely recommend this. Go go go! This is the one for normal/combination skin and there is also a version for dry/sensitive skin - so there is one for all skin types!

Have you tried this product? What Nivea products do you love?