Current Skincare Favourites

I haven't done any beauty posts for a while, and I thought it was time I updated you on my skincare routine and favourites! These products are what I'm currently using. 

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish 

This is my favourite skincare product ever. After using it about 3 years ago to clear my acne, I've sworn by it ever since. It removes makeup, cleanses effectively and gently, and leaves me with clear 'normal' skin. I can't recommend this enough - I repurchase it over & over!! 

Malin + Goetz Vitamin E moisturiser 

This is a favourite that I discovered back in December. I had a little sample of it, and absolutely loved it! I was put off by the price (its £37) so didn't purchase the full size straight away, but I noticed that my skin wasn't looking as good and felt dry in places and oily in others. I purchased the full size and am still loving using it. It's a simple product thats really hydrating without leaving an oily finish and it helps keep my skin clear too. 

Kiehls eye treatment with avocado 

This is a pretty recent purchase, but is such a hydrating eye cream. It wasn't cheap, but as I've discovered with a lot of Kiehls products, it really works! It's a very thick texture but doesn't feel heavy on the skin, and I've been using it morning and night since I got it. 

Kiehls lip balm 

This is brilliant for very dry lips. I don't particularly like the taste/scent, but this really works wonders on very dry lips. I usually use this at night and notice a big difference in the morning. 

What are your current skincare favourites? 

Clarins Made to measure self-tan review.

Clarins Made to measure self-tan for face

There was a lot of talk of these Clarins self tanning drops last summer, but I never got around to trying them. As the warmer weather crept in a few weeks a go, I started thinking about my tanning routine again (before it went cold again!) I picked up these tanning drops to use on my face, as I don't have any facial tan, and using body tan breaks me out. I'd heard that these drops were really good, as you can tailor the shade and build it gradually. 

I'm currently using the Garnier summer body on my body, which is a gradual tan that I'm really loving. Gradual tan is great for this time of year, as it's not too intense and won't look silly if the next day you need to wear a coat again! 

These glow booster drops are super simple to use! I just add 3 drops to my everyday moisturiser in the evening (I use the Body Shop vitamin E moisturiser) and I get a lovely, even tan on my face. It isn't orange and isn't patchy at all. Also because you mix it with moisturiser, your face doesn't feel sticky, and it hasn't broken me out at all. I apply mine at night as it does take a little bit of time to develop but you can use it in the morning too. 

I've been using these for a few weeks now, and I've hardly used any. You really don't need a lot of these! I'd just recommend exfoliating 1-2 times per week to keep the tan looking even, and I apply these most nights (usually once the colour has built up I apply every other day or every 2). I use the Liz Earle exfoliator on my face, and I usually do this when I'm exfoliating my body at the same time! 

I'd definitely recommend these drops, and if you like the idea, you can also get them for body! x 

February Birchbox.

February is almost over and I haven't shared my Birchbox! As usual I'm sharing the goodies that came in my box this month, and my thoughts on them! Also by now, you probably know I'm a big fan of Birchbox, and am rarely disappointed!

I'm really pleased to see the Oats and Chia in here. I actually bought some Chia seeds from Birchbox, and these are the same brand, so I'm excited to try them, plus I love porridge!

Liz Earle is one of my all time favourite brands, and I swear by their Cleanse and Polish. I haven't tried any of their haircare before though, so I'm excited to give this botanical shine shampoo a go!

I've never heard of the London Butterflies, but I love the packaging of this bath salt scrub, and it smells great too!

I've had a couple of Wild about Beauty products before, that have been good but not mind-blowing. This serum is full size, and I love that it has a pump applicator. I'm not currently using a serum in my Skincare routine, but I'm excited to try this one out!

This silver eyeliner pencil from  Cynthia Rowley beauty is beautiful. It's very pigmented and has a beautiful sparkle! And now that I've photographed it, I can use it! I did swatch it though, and the formula seemed really long lasting! The packaging is also really cute!

Last but not least is a Stainiac stain from The Balm. This reminds me of Benetint, it has a similar consistency and you use it the same. I do like the little bottle, and this one has a doe foot applicator, which I personally prefer to Benefit's little nail polish style brush.

As usual, I'm really impressed with the box this month. The serum alone is worth £22 so it's another great value box in my opinion. Click here to get yours! 

Hope you're all well! x

*Not a sponsored post.

Liz Earle Limited Edition Orange Flower & Chamomile Hot Cloth Cleanser

I've been using the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish for years now, and I always go back to it even when I try other things! I picked up this limited edition Orange Flower and Chamomile scent a few months ago for the first time, and seeing as I've just purchased another 3 backups, I thought I'd better mention it!

The only difference I've found with this Cleanse & Polish is the scent, this one is slightly more scented and has a fresh scent, which I prefer to the original.  The cleanser itself works exactly the same, I just prefer the scent of this one.

The packaging is also slightly different, which I think makes a nice change to the original mint green packaging, and the flowers on the bottle make it a bit more exciting.

I wasn't sure about the scent at first, but it really grew on me as I used it. When I went back to my original version, I really didn't like it as much, which is why I went and purchased some back ups. I don't know how 'limited edition' it is, but I presume it won't be around forever.

So if you didn't like the original scent, or are a loyal Cleanse and Polish user fancying a change, I'd highly recommend this version. It's also exactly the same price, and still comes with the muslin cloths.

I'm sure you all know about the Cleanse & Polish, as I think most bloggers have reviewed it at some point, but if not: it's an amazing cleanser that effectively cleanses the skin without stripping or irritating it. It's perfect for sensitive skin, and is great for acne prone skin too. My mum also uses it and loves it too! It's also quite affordable and has no 'bad' ingredients, and is generally a great cleanser. It also works really well with the clarisonic.

Hope you're all having a lovely day, if you didn't see it yesterday, be sure to watch my new video! xx