New Skincare | Testing, On Trial, Yet To Try
Wednesday, October 05, 2016
Over the last couple of months I have significantly reduced the amount of makeup that I own and I've stopped purchasing lots of new makeup (except for a few recent slip ups!) the way I used to. And instead of saving money, which was part of the reason to stop spending so recklessly, I've been buying lots and lots of skincare products to fill that void.
I've always enjoyed skincare and even more nowadays given that I know a lot more about it which is why I'm keen to try so many new things. So I thought it would be cool to do a quick run down of all the new things I've been purchasing over the last few months including a couple of exciting things I've been sent to try out.
New Skincare | Testing, Trialling & Yet To Try

One of my favourite purchases comes from Grown Alchemist which is a brand renowned for their comittment to using only the best organic natural ingredients to produce a line of skincare that is hard to fault. Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Melting Cleanser is a wonderfully gentle cleanser perfect for mornings or as a second cleanse. It removes all dirt while keeping the face feeling hydrated and fresh. Grown Alchemist Balancing Toner - Rose, Ginseng & Chamomile is one of those refreshing toners that I yearn to use all day. I love how soft this makes my skin and the delicate scent is so addictive.

It seems like every few weeks a new Korean skincare trend hits the headlines and when I first saw the bubble mask videos appearing on Instagram, I knew I wanted a piece of that cute clay action. The mask has a gel texture and smells lovely. I love that it comes with a little spatula making application a little easier and less messy. After a few moments on the skin it starts bubbling and expanding and after a full 15 mins I found myself looking like a cute, fluffy grey CareBear ;) Strangely though, the bubbles aren't fluffy and don't dissipate when you touch them as I assumed. They're still sticky and paste-like. It's a very strange phenomenon and what lets this mask down is the ordeal it is to wash off. Even when using a warm damp flannel, its still a mission (and messy).
ElizaVecca MilkyPiggy Hell-Pore Clean Up AHA Fruit Toner
Bottled and boxed in the quirkiest packaging ever, this toner contains lactic acid, niacinamide, a whole host of fruit extracts and a combination of oils. The ingredients are super promising to make this an ideal exfoliating toner for evening out skin tone, brightening the complexion and keeping the pores clear. I've only used this once so far and although the scent was a little strong (typical acid-y scent) we got along just fine with no adverse reactions.
Currently I am using The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% | £7 (targets: hyperpigmentation & dark spots) mixed with a few drops of The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% | £5 (regulates sebum, minimises pores) in the morning. Both of these are rich gels and provide a hydrating base for my day time moisturiser. I use 1-2 drops of The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% | £4.90 (targets: uneven tone, signs of ageing) in the evening which is a white creamy serum that feels powdery when applied. Its a different texture to anything else I've tried and caused serious irritation when I first tried it and applied too much. I can't say I've noticed any significant results with any of these but it is still very early on. It does feel good knowing that I haven't broken the bank to try these wonderful ingredients though, so even if they aren't effective, I won't feel terrible about it. I also got The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil | £9 and The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% | £5.90 which I will be putting to the test in the winter when my skin is severely dehyrated.

I am so impressed with Garnier Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask | £1.49 which I really would've appreciated being launched in the summer when we were in the midst of a heat wave as these masks are so cooling. They're cheap and cheerful and really deliver a burst of hydration to the skin. I will be picking up some more soon, despite the fact that they don't fit my face as well as I'd like.
A whole new world has been opened up for me in the form of these Compressed DIY Sheet Masks x 30 | £3.50. Now I can create my own bespoke sheet masks using any combination of ingredients, serums, oils and essences. It will be a great way for me to use up a few products that I haven't enjoyed applying to my face.

Omorovicza is a brand I've always been curious to try especially because one of my favourite bloggers - Beautylymin - is a huge fan of their products and always features them in her skincare routines and blog posts. I recently signed up to Love Me Beauty which is a monthly beauty box where you can select which products you want to include using their credit currency. I chose all these samplers and I am so excited to try them out, especially the mask. The little free pouch is also super handy and cute.

Packaged in gorgeous black vials are the Korres Black Pine Anti-Wrinkle & Firming Face Serum | £39 and Korres Black Pine Firming Nourishing & Anti-Wrinkle Active-Oil | £45. I have only tried these a couple of times so I can't comment on their effectiveness but they smell divine and were lovely to apply. They both target signs of ageing and are said to be firming with lifting action. I'm looking forward to putting these to use properly.

What new skincare are you trying out right now? Is there anything here that you're itching to try? Let me know...
Sal xxx
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