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Hellooooo :) I hope you're all enjoying the sunshine as much as I am currently sat outside in the garden!
Today's post is going to be my week 1 review of the Clarisonic Mia that I bought. After what seems a lifetime of wanting my very own Clarisonic, I parted with the £120 from Harvey Nichols and made the purchase, yipeee!
Ive posted some photos below of how my skin looks from the beginning and have decided to do this every Friday to give you an update each week with the condition of my skin and so you can see improvements, if any, yourselves. After seeing other peoples' reviews before I bought my own, I really wanted to actually see the proof, so I hope you appreciate the pics, seen as they aren't the most flattering if I say so myself!
First things first though. I've been using the brush for just over a week now, and my initial verdict is so far so good. The brush itself is really sturdy and heavier than I thought, but I like that it feels as if it will last! Also, I did expect it to feel far more abrasive against my skin than it actually did, as you don't really feel like its brushing your skin, more vibrating against it.(maybe I was literally thinking it would be like an electric toothbrush for your face.)
I use it with my normal cleanser Avene Thermale Extremely Gentle Cleanser, and it literally makes my skin feel squeaky clean, soft and really smooth. I chose not to use the free cleanser sample that came with this as I'd rather my skin get used to using it with my normal cleanser, and then I know whatever reaction I might get will be from the Clarisonic and not from the cleanser. So far I haven't had the dreaded purge, but if you have seen our intro video, I have really problematic, acne prone skin anyway, so I'm not sure I would notice whether I'm getting any more spots than usual. But so far, my complexion just seems brighter and skin much smoother. My products now also feel amazing to put on after, they seem to soak into my skin much easier and I don't feel a film of product across the surface, which I would sometimes get. Also, I had alot of dry skin around my nose and this has already started to disappear and seems much smoother!
I'm hoping that after another week, I'll start to notice an improvement with my acne type skin across my cheeks, so fingers crossed! Have any of you got a clarisonic? What do you think to it?
Let me know what you think!
Sarah x
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Hello there, hope you're all enjoying Mothers Day! This week I decided to review a cleanser I've been using for about 6 weeks now, so I think it's a good enough time to give you my verdict.
Avéne is a French dermatological brand that specialises in skincare for different types of sensitive skin, whether it be intolerant or allergic. They say each product contains Avéne thermal spring water, which is endorsed by dermatologists all over the world.
I was excited to try their Extremely gentle cleanser, as I had heard good things, and lately my skin has been worse than ever, really sensitive from the harsh winter weather, and generally irritated and spotty, so I wanted to see whether this lived up to my expectations; which it certainly did! The retail price in Boots is £8, which I think for a well established brand is really good (plus it looks more expensive!). My initial thought after the first use was a little disappointing, being that there was no nice smell or sensation when massaging it into your skin, and no foaming formula to feel like it was doing anything straight away, so for those who love that really squeaky clean feeling, and a nice scent whilst cleansing, this is probably not the right product for you.
However, the fact that none if this happens is why the product is so good. My skin has had no reaction to this cleanser, and feels smooth and gently cleansed, without any irritation or any dry patches on my face. I suppose that's why they call it extremely gentle; it does exactly what it says. After 6 weeks of religious use my skin has calmed down so much, and it no longer feels like I need a heavy moisturizer to compensate for the stripping effect some cleansers can have. Also, as you can see from the photo above, after 6 weeks I've not used much, which shows a little goes a really long way.
All in all, a brilliant cleanser for anyone who wants to keep things simple, and know they aren't damaging their skin before the day even starts!
I'd also like to add I have heard that this cleanser is really good for use with a Clarisonic, and after a lot of time on the wish list, I will be getting one soon, so hopefully I will do another review along with the Clarisonic to let you know how it goes. Watch this space!
What cleansers do you recommend for sensitive skin? Let me know what you think.
Sarah x
Hello! This is our first blog post and we decided to start with a weekly feature for our blog, Skin Care Review.
For those who don't already know, La Roche Posay is a french dermatological range specialising in sensitive skin. The Effaclar range of skincare products specialises in spot-prone skin, particularly for clogged pores and oily skin.
La Roche Posay say that Effaclar M will restore skins natural balance, whilst moisturising the skin and over time reducing the size and appearance of pores, creating a mattifying effect on the skin.
The retail price in Boots is £13.50, which I think is quite expensive, but I did buy it while the range was on offer for 2 for £15 so not as bad! However, once you've used this, the price is pretty much justified. After three weeks of use, my skin is much less oily, also the large pores around my nose do seem to be reduced, which I've never experienced from using other products which claim to target these problems.
Also, as I have sensitive skin, this has been really gentle and I haven't had a reaction from using it. I do think though that unless you have oily skin, this wouldn't work well under your make up as it can make some foundation seem cakey, and I think you'd need a proper primer over the top. It is also recommended to use for day and night, but I still prefer to use a heavier night serum or cream as even though my skin is oily, the parts on my forehead and cheeks get really dry, and need something extra.
All in all, if you have oily, problem skin that still needs a daily moisturising I would definitely recommend this product. A little does go a long way as you only need one pump and it's enough for one use.
Let me know if you've tried it and any thoughts you have on this product!
Sarah :)
