Skincare part 1 - Cleansing & Toning

Be Squeaky Clean!

As much as I love applying make up, at the end of the day I think I like taking it off just as much. I find cleansing my face so relaxing and I actually look forward to getting all that muck off, it just feels so refreshing.
I cleanse my face at night and in the morning I just to use warm water and then a little toner to freshen up.

My skincare routine is pretty basic and over time I have found products which suit my skin and which I like to use. Of course, everyone's skin is different and I don't think there is any strict rules when it coming to cleansing and toning but I do think it's really important and I personally can't settle down for the night until the job is done!

 I start with the usual eye cleanse using this eye make up removing lotion from Avon which seems to have lasted me forever. I tell you the truth that I don't actually know how long I have been using this bottle but it has just lasted and lasted. Just as well, because I think this product is great. I squeeze a little out onto damp cotton wool pads and lay these on my eyes for a couple of minutes, and wah-lah, dissolved eye make up.

 Next is this lovely cream, which I have been using on my skin for quite a while now and still love. I've read reviews on the Skin Perfection range from L'Oreal and everyone seems to rave about it and so will I. I massage this into my skin with my fingertips for a couple of minutes to really break down any make up on my face and wipe it off with warm damp sponges...feels lovely! 

And finally on the cleaning agenda is toner. I use Boot's Botanics Rosewatr Toning Spritz and I tell you, if you haven't had the chance to smell the beautiful scent of this you are missing out. Rosewater does wonders for skin and it being safe to use on sensitive skin and all the rest it's worthwhile giving it a go. I 'spritz' as it says on the bottle,  this onto cold damp cotton wool pads and gently wipe over my face, avoiding the eyes, and up my neck. 

 Here are a few links to browse or purchase some of these cleansers and toners

Avon Cleansing Range
L'oreal Cleansing Range
Boots Botanics Cleansing Range

After the cleansing routine my skin just feels so uplifted and fresh and I think it actually has the ability to lift my mood as well and put me in brighter spirits.  
Take care of your skin and stay beautiful!

E, x