It seems that all at once my skincare products run out. So I end up having to make one large purchase

2 times a year than spacing it out through the year. It's no bad thing but my purse certainly feels it!

Luckily on my skincare hunt today I found 3 for 2 across all skincare products in Boots - score!

My Daily Youth Serum by Soap and Glory has recently been used up and I've been using Garnier's Ultra Lift serum. It does the job but I'm certainly not in love with it. I don't feel any benefits from using this product. So I decided to pick up the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum after seeing it on Caroline Hirons blog - and her raving about it! Fingers crossed I like this product. It's aimed at de-hydrated skin and is a 'wet' serum. I will report back on this!

I currently use Benefit's Total Moisture moisturiser but at £25 a pop it's pretty expensive. But it does the job fantastically! However I thought I'd pick up the matching moisteriser from Vichy due to 3 for 2 offer. So technically this item was free! 

For £17.50 for a decent moisturiser I couldn't say no. I decided to get the rich formula and hope for the best. I just wanted a back up alternative to the Benefit one to change things up a bit. Again I'll report my findings back on how I find this!

Lastly I stocked up on Hydraluron. This was my main reason for visiting Boots in the first place! I've been using the Moisture Jelly version of this formula recently but it's sadly reached an end, so a quick dash to Boots was in order to stock up! Unfortunately it wasn't on offer as this is pretty pricey at £25. But it lasts for around 12 months so I can't complain really! It's just the initial sting. Also I can't live without this product so I couldn't say no!

Whilst I was mooching round the shops I came across a perfume that I desperately need! Its from Roger and Gallet - Fleur de Figuier eau de parfum. It's fruity and sweet and yummy. Maybe next week this will be a cheeky purchase? Keep you posted!

I hope you've all been enjoying this beautiful sunshine! Have you been to Boots recently or have any holy grail skin care products?

Following on from my previous post; I wanted to share my evening skin care routine.



First I do a cleanse with my Eve Lom Cleansing Balm. I take a pea sized amount and rub in between my wingers to create a smooth oil and rub onto my skin. Especially focussing on any eye make up I may have on. I then take a flannel and rinse it under the warm tap and wash off the oil. I then repeat the process as a double cleanse to ensure I get all the days grime away.My skin always feels clean and nourished afterwards.




This wasn't my first choice for a cleansing balm, but at the time of purchase there wasn't a lot else on the market. I really want to try the Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm, and also more budget friendly ones such as the camomile range from The Body Shop, and the Clinique Take The Day Off cleansing balm. Once my Eve Lom one has run out, I will most certainly try one of these out!

I then use my Benefit Moisture Prep Toner to get rid of any oil residue.

Before I apply anything else I'll put some Kiehls Creamy Eye Treatment eye cream under and around my eyes. I've noticed that my under eye area looks dry sometimes and this really helps. So when I wake up in the morning I look all bright eyed and busy tailed (ish.)

I then use a slightly thicker serum. Right now I'm using Soap and Glory Make Yourself Youthful Serum. This is really nice and feels moisturising on the skin. I've heard it uses very good ingredients too.

Then if my skin looks a bit dull and needs a bit of love I'll either put an overnight moisture mask on, or use Ole Henrikson Overnight Treatment including AHA's. This helps brighten my skin up and also makes it feel incredibly smooth in the morning.

Other times I'll just use an overnight moisturiser. Nothing special or a drop of oil to keep my skin hydrated throughout the night.

Then just before I pop my eye mask (from firefox) on for bed I'll put some Nuxe Reve de Miel lip balm. This is a mask type lip balm...really thick and nourishing: perfect for bedtime!


Hope this has been useful for anyone with drier skin types. Do you have a evening skincare regime? If so what products do you like to use?