Showing posts with label spots. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spots. Show all posts

Monday, 18 August 2014

Lush Toner Waters Review | Tea Tree & Eau Roma

Lush Toner Waters | Tea Tree Water & Eau Roma Water
Lush Tea Tree Toner Water | £3.95 | 100g 
Lush Eau Roma Toner Water | £3.95 | 100g

I have been a massive fan, and avid user, of the Tea Tree lush toner water for the past 4 years now. A toner water is basically a toner (in water form that you can spray) that removes any last traces of make-up or cleanser, as well as tightening and reducing pores. Before Lush, I often found many toners far too drying, leaving my skin tight and uncomfortable. Lush's toner waters are far lighter on the skin and are lovely to apply. These waters can either be lightly sprits straight onto freshly cleansed skin or, as I personally prefer, a few pumps only a cotton wool pad and a quick wipe (I find this better for equal distribution or the product). During my late teens and early 20's I found that the Tea Tree Toner water was perfect for keeping my occasional spot prone skin under control, as this water contains anti-bacterial properties that help keep spots at bay. Now that I am reaching my mid 20's my skin is far less oily and rarely breaks-out. On a quick visit to the new Lush store in Glasgow, I asked the ever-helpful girls in store if she could perhaps recommend a new toner now my skin is changing. She recommended the Lush Toner 'Eau Roma' toner water. This toner water is far more gentle on the skin, it can be used everyday to gently tone the skin while still allowing the skin to stay hydrated and nourished. Another benefit of using a rose water (the main ingredient in this product) on the skin is that it also reduces redness...something most pasty girls, like myself, suffer with. I have been using this product now for the past month and I have noticed my skin is a softer and I am still not suffering from any breakouts. Both of these toner waters are also excellent value for money. A 100g bottle (smaller size) will easily last me around 6 months (using twice daily)! At only £3.95 for the Eau Roma Water & the Tea Tree Water, that works out pretty cheep! 

Have you tried any of the Lush Toner Waters?
Wat did you think?

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Sarah xx

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Calling all Freshers....

Yes Collage/ Uni students its that wonderful time of year again.... Freshers Week!!! 

Fitting into student life 'Glasgow style' 


A week, that if you are anything like me, will all be one big blur of late night dancing, drinking and hangover food! You will make friends that could last a life time but along the way there are some rather more unfortunate outcomes....forget 'Freshers Flu', I'm taking about 'Freshers face'!!

You know what I'm one about... dehydrated skin, Under eye bags and breakouts !! 

Now this would be fine if you had a week to recover but oh no.... now that you are all partied out (and look like death) you need to make perfect first impressions on your knew class mates and the best part... get your Student ID photo taken.... the photo that will stay with you for the 3-5 years of your University / Collage life!!!

There are a few tips I have learned over the past 4 years of freshers to keep the greasy skin at bay while enjoying your last week of freedom until class starts:

(1) Dink LOTS of Water!
Our body is around 70% Water and just because you had 7 pints the night before does not mean you are hydrated! Health professionals tend to recommend to have one glass of Water between every alcoholic drink... if you have the will power to do this then great, if not, then my tip is to fill a large bottle of water before you head out and make sure you drink ALL of it when you come in! Your spot free skin and clear head will thank you in the morning!

(2) Remove our Make-up!
Sleeping with your make-up on clogs your pores and blocked pores leads to spots! It really is that simple. I know when rolling in at 5pm after a flat party you don't want to spend 15mins to cleanse, tone and moisturise but why not invest in a pack of quality face wipes for the week to remove most of the dirt and build up. It Is quick and easy and can make quite a big difference! 

Simple Exfoliating face wipes £3


(3) Invest in an cooling Eye Cream/Gel!
To 'I-haven't-slept-in-4-days' bags concealer can work wonders but prevention it always better than cure.... yes in this case technically the prevention would be to get and early night but when we have far more important things to do (like dress up for a school disco) then a cooling eye gel ca help relieve puffy eyes and it also feels great on the eyes too!! 
I love the body shop's 'Elderflower Cooling Eye Gel' £6.50


Sorry for stock photo's... I am still without my Camera but I hope the Some old 'fresher' snaps of myself may make up for it :)

Thats all for now
Sxx