Elemis Cleanser and toner duo

Hi Everyone! as promised I am back with another delicious dip into Elemis.
Yesterday I was looking at the Pro-radiance cleanser which is excellent, today I am concentrating on a lotion cleanser and a toner.
My skin is on the oily side so I have been using the Lime Blossom cleanser along with the Lavender Toner.
 This cleanser is perfect for people who like to clean their face with cotton wool rather than bending over the sink.It can be used in the morning or at night.
This lotion smells divine and whilst massaging it on I can just feeling it doing my skin good in a nice and gentle way. Where you might feel like using the harshest products out there when you have oily skin it actually does more harm than good, this cleanser has just the right balance, which is why it is called balancing cleanser I guess lol .You can feel it cleaning your skin and you can see the dirt on your cotton pad but your skin does not feel like it is screaming out for help when you are finished.
I am not going to go on about how nice this cleanser smells because to be honest it is a given! lol
It has extracts of Lime Blossom in it so unlike a lot of brands that just smell of something this does not just smell of it but it is an active ingredient, it is there to help calm the skin down and so it can repair it's self when suffering from breakouts.
BTW there is nothing wrong with splashing your face with water after removing this cleanser if you feel the need which I do on hot days.

If you have never used a toner before after cleansing this is the time to start. It is an important step when cleansing, the old school reason used to be that it closes the pores after cleansing but toners would be way to harsh if that were the case. The good reason for using them is that they remove every last bit of cleanser/face wash from your skin and allow your moisturiser to work to it's full potential, so as you can see they are really important.
So to accompany my Lime Blossom cleanser I moved on to the Balancing Lavender toner. Elemis use high Alpine Lavender to maintain the skins natural PH balance and help clarify the skin without the use of harsh skin stripping chemicals.
You can either spray this toner directly on your face and wipe off with a cotton pad or spray on the pad and wipe. I also use it as a spritz when the weather is hot just to rehydrate the skin with a light mist and the Lavender is calming which always is a bonus.

In the range there are cleansers and toner duos for the following skin types

• Rehydrating rose petal cleanser/ Ginseng Toner for normal to dry
• Soothing chamomile cleanser/Soothing Apricot toner for sensitive
• and of course Balancing Lime Blossom cleanser/Balancing Lavender toner for normal to oily

They are available @

www.timetospa.co.uk

www.elemis.com

Price Varies 

A Beauty routine for under a tenner! Can we do it?

Hi Everyone,
Being off work with a back injury at the moment has given me the time to do what I like to do the most, look at beauty products!
Now we all know that there are products out there that we yearn for and as we add them to our list to be checked off at Christmas or for birthdays etc we need a routine that does the job, does not cost the earth and is a pleasure to use.
I then thought to pass the time and hopefully help people out, that I would go on the hunt for a full routine so cleanser, toner and moisturiser for a tenner or even under if possible.

Now I would recommend that you spend the most money from your budget on your cleanser and moisturiser. These two are the products that you will want the most from and to work for the money. A toner is just a refresher and is there to make sure all the cleanser is gone so you don't really need a all singing dancing one.

Cleanser
Garnier Pure 3 in 1 wash and scrub - £3.33
This is a great product as it is 3 in 1. You get a cleanser, scrub and mask for your money. It deep cleanses and gently scrubs dead skin cells away so any old spot scars will slowly fade. You can also rely on it to matify the skin.

Simple Moisturising Foaming Facial Wash - £2.99
This would be my choice if you were looking for a uber gentle face wash to refresh and clean the skin.
If you have sensitive skin you cannot go wrong with Simple. They are known for having a no fragrance or colour in their range. This cleanser includes Pro vitamin B5 to nourish and soften the skin and Vitamin E to moisturise whilst cleansing. You can also use it safely over the eyes to remove eye make up.
This cleanser would suit most skin types, it is gentle so would not cause more oiliness on the combo skin and moisturising so people with dryer/ageing skin could benefit too.
If you cannot use a wash as you have the MOST sensitive skin I would recommend a milk cleanser. As long as you double cleanse at night the same as with washes this will work great.

Garnier Clean and Fresh Cleansing Milk - £3.19
You can tissue this off or splash off with water. You can use it on the eyes and it leaves the skin fresh and feeling clean. It had vitamins in it to make sure your skin does not become like a desert.

Toner
This is the area that you don't have to spend that much money. All you want is to be able to make sure all your cleanser is removed and your face is ready for the moisturiser.
There are two options I would recommend , a all rounder and one for they dryer skins.

All Rounder
Boots Essentials Cucumber Facial Toner - £1.49
A great refresher for the skin. Smells great and feels cool on the skin. Gentle enough that it won't strip the skin but does the job.

Sensitive
Boots Essentials Fragrance Free Facial Toner - £1.49
Fragrance free and Hypo-allergenic. Suitable for sensitive and ageing skins.
Refreshes the skin gently for the next step.

Moisturiser
This is the product that you trust to keep the skin soft, supple and ready for your make up.

Nivea Visage Rich Rich Moisturising day cream - £4.99
This cream is for the dry and parched sensitive skin. Your skin will drink this up and become less tight and return to a natural balanced state.
It is enriched with precious lipids – Almond & Calendula Oil and even has UVA and UVB filters so helps to stop sun damage.

Olay Classic Care Beauty Fluid - £3.99
A great classic. Will keep the skin supple and moisturised whilst making a great base for make up. Ticks all the boxes.

Nivea Visage Oli Free Moisturising Fluid - £3.99
A great light lotion for the more oily skins. This will absorb oil leaving skin nice and matt throughout the day. Has UVA and UVB filters to protect the skin from sun damage.What more could you ask for?


Well guys I think we did it!!! A complete set for a Tenner or under. Let me know if there are any finds out there that you trust day in and day out

See Ya xxx

(All prices and info can be found at www.Boots.com)