Everyday Essentials

Hi there! ;-)

I'm planning on a rather large purge of my toiletries - & a complete ban on allowing myself to buy any until I have used all the body lotions, potions & perfumes in baskets/basins/washbags......

But, I also wanted to share the item's I am currently using on a daily basis (or usually do - at the moment I have no need or desire to be bothered with anything other than an underarm roll on and a squirt of perfume!) ;-0

I've gone back to Dermalogica (always do) for my facewash, toner and moisturiser. It definitely is 'the one' for my skin. Keeping it clear yet moisturised. Plus a little goes a long way. I buy at my local college for discounts of 20% over salons/on line.

Currently using the Olive range from the The Body Shop for my bod! ;-) Lovely clean smell, I've also started to use and exfoliating sponge with the body wash.

To give some body to my thin, fine hair I use L'oreal Matt & Messy and then zap my hair upside down with my hairdryer.

Cheap eye make-up remover from Boots - effective enough for me!!

I don't wear much make-up but have recently started to wear eye liner - this was after being the tramp I am I went to work without having removed my make-up from the night before and getting LOADS of compliments, so, I try to repeat that smoky eye look, haha!

I really dislike foundation, much preferring tinted moisturiser, particularly Laura Mercier, which if it's a night out I will layer twice for slightly more coverage, Bobbi Brown blusher on my cheeks.

Boots eye liner in navy and any mascara on offer, although Benefit 'They're Real is fabulous!

The Elemis Flash Balm  does add luminosity beneath my tinted moisturiser - it's a sample, but again a little goes a long way and having seen the effect on my skin I would consider buying :-)

Face mask for me is a weekly essential, no particular fondness to any but Mud Packs are cheap enough and you can get two sessions from one. 

I still add Gradual Tan to my legs for the days when I'm in shorts for running (tend to get red hot when I run).

My Clarisonic - Must use more!!! My skin is so noticeably different when I do but I'm just a bit lazy!! I have bought 2 new heads from Amazon soooooo no excuse!!

Perfume. Currently a few on the go, but my favourite of all time hands down is Dune. I actually feel sassy when wearing it lol! It's the one I replace myself, which says a lot!

I'd love to know what products consistently make your 'Everyday Essentials'.
Wish me luck with my purge!!
XX

Loving Yourself

What makes you feel good?
For me looking after myself the best way I know how.
More important I do this at the moment with the running I am doing but also for my emotional health.

Taking time to do the things I enjoy is essential and I am surprised I have managed to keep it up the way I am - running, pilates, reading, walking Olly, cycling, writing, enjoying a nice cup of tea, spending time with family and friends but also solitude.

Solitude is not the same as loneliness, for me it means time to recharge and replenish, meditate, gather thoughts and do something for myself, by myself :-)

Looking after my body includes eating healthily - more protein than carbs at most meals, black or herbal tea, a juice every morning, plenty of water, lemon in hot water first thing, a good nights sleep, using my Clarisonic regularly - looking after my skin. All these things help me to feel good about myself.

We all deserve time to love and care for ourselves - it enables us to love and care for those around us.

Then there are the  summer essentials that all help towards that feeling of wellbeing - painted toenails, tanned legs, a facemask, a mini spa night! More about those later :-)

How do you look after you?

XX

Everyday Essentials

I'm a low maintenance kinda girl,  I tend to find beauty essentials I love & stick with them -
I do mix it up now and again, but predominantly the product is the same, 
just the brand that changes.

Skincare

I use my Clarisonic three times a week when I am being good with a cheap Aldi Facewash. When not using the Clarisonic I use Kiehl's Facecare - my love of which I've documented here - facial wash, followed by pore minimiser & finishing with moisturiser.

Body care

I'm currently using Sanctuary Spa Orange Bar, followed by their moisturiser

but at weekend I use my REN Moroccan Rose Otto bodywash & oil 
(my secret feel special treat!)

During the day I tend not to wear scent. If I am going out wearing perfume 
I will shower in non-scented Sanex.

Tanned Limbs

This year I am tanned but if I wasn't my go to is Dove. 
I tried Natio before my holiday which smelt deliciously of tangerine and cinnamon, 
good enough to eat ;-) and gave a natural glow

Haircare

Cheap and cheerful, followed by Moroccan oil on the ends, a spritz of 
L'oreal Salt Spray and a blast with a hairdryer and I'm good to go!!

Nailcare

Love Opi Polish - I have these in a few colours but tend to stick to the same one and buy 
similar colours of a different brand - only the toes.....

Make-up

My everyday desert island product is mascara. Currently Avon which I'm quite impressed by but really want to try  Benefit They're Real - currently the UK number 1 mascara.

I always wear a tinted moisturiser as I really can't stand the feeling of foundation on my face. The Kiehl's one pictured has an SPF of 50 too.

To add some colour to my very pale skin it's the infamous Bobbi Brown in Powder Pink.

Handcare

It has got to be The White Company Blanc Handcream which I totally adore. 

I slather it on as I leave for work and spend my journey breathing in the scent....

it has become a calming, soothing ritual that I look forward to!!! 

If I could afford to have one in every room I would!

Lips

Habitual wearer of lipcare - one in nearly every bag, pocket, drawer.....

Absolute favourite Burt's Bees Natural Lipcare!

Home Scent

Got to be  Neom Candles - light whilst getting ready for a night out! ;-)

I hope you've enjoyed this post - I enjoyed putting it together!
What are your must have products?
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