I don’t know about you but I HAVE to remove my make-up, cleanse, moisturise etc etc. before I hop into bed because otherwise the guilt of what it would do to my skin if I don’t wash it properly would probably not let me sleep anyway.
Over the years i’ve tried a few different make-up removers and cleansers but I think i’ve finally found my groove and as i’m always intrigued by what products women have on their bathroom shelves (I love reading the Top Shelf features on intothegloss ), I thought i’d share mine.
When I wrote the beauty pages at ASOS Magazine I used Bioderma Micellar Water as it was on the work stations of all the make-up artists backstage (which meant seeking out all pharmacies in London that stocked French brands.) Thankfully Garnier noticed the trend and made a more accessible version both in that you can buy it easily in the UK and in price-point. So that’s what I start with. Then I second cleanse with Beauty Pie’s Japanfusion Pure Transforming Cleanser. It starts off as a cream but as you massage it into the skin it transforms to an oil and washes off with a milky consistency.
After patting my skin dry with a towel I apply the Beauty Pie Uber Youth Super Eye Energy Peptide-Infusion Cream by dabbing a minimal amount around the eye socket and finish with either Evolve’s Daily Renew Facial Cream or Rose Hip Oil from The Ordinary. I find using the oil about twice a week, more in winter, helps to keep my skin hydrated.
I’ve actually found that the amount I spend on these products has dramatically reduced since the Dermologica days (Thanks to Beauty Pie) but the products not only work, they’re better and feel luxurious to use. Regular facials help too, if i’m lucky enough to get vouchers for birthdays!
