It has been a hot minute since I sat here and waffled on all about skincare. As I mentioned in The Admiral Grooming post, I’ve been so stuck in my ways when it comes to skincare. Glossier has been my go-to and that’s about that. Well, recently I’ve been delving deep into some new bits & bobs and I’m thrilled to share them with you. So get comfortable and grab yourself a drink, we’re going in!
In my skincare collection, I always like to have two moisturisers on the go. One for more ‘everyday’ use that’s usually a little thinner in consistency and very easy to wear/apply. Then I like to have one that packs a punch in the moisture department. One for when I’m feeling super lacklustre and for those day’s when I have a shave and my skin is feeling more sensitive than usual.
This Moisture Balm from Admiral Grooming has taken the place of the latter. The thicker moisturiser that packs a punch. I’ve been using this for a good few weeks now and I’m in love. It’s such a lovely consistency, it gives a great finish and leaves my skin feeling amazing. If you want to bag yourself 25% off, then use code >>HBEACH25 << at checkout!
Let’s start with the face masks, in particular the Garnier SkinActive range. If you’ve been a long time reader then you’ll know just how much of a fan I really am. I’ve now tried every single one and I’m such an advocate of them all. So when I saw this one on the shelves of Boots, I was so keen to try it. It’s a charcoal tissue mask that, well, is just perfect. A great addition to their already impeccable collection.
Then for the eye masks. I’ve never tried one before but after seeing quite a few people getting into them, I thought I’d hop on the bandwagon. Luckily I’m not one for under eye bags (yet) so I’ve not got much to worry about. I just find these are a really nice step in any skincare routine and something quite refreshing for the under eye. What’s even better? They’re stocked on ASOS and are pretty cheap!
I was lucky enough to be invited to an event at The Body Shop for the launch of their summer range. Part of that range included these amazing new face mists. I picked the mint one as it was mattifying and that’s exactly what my skin needs. Having never been a huge lover of face mists, I’ll be honest, I wasn’t holding out much hope.
Having tried it for a few weeks, I can confirm just how good this really is. Here in the UK, the weather has been doing all kinds of weird & wonderful things recently and has been humid beyond belief. Having this face mist handy throughout the house has been a true lifesaver for those moments when I’m near death with just how hot it is and I need a little refreshment. A couple spray’s later and I’m a whole new man! Really, this has been a life saver this summer.
Again, any long time readers of the blog will have heard all about my obsession with the Benefit Porefessional Primer. It was the one and only primer I had ever tried and the holy grail of my skincare routine. However, It ain’t cheap. I had been lucky enough to be gifted it for Christmas/birthday’s so never had the need to actually purchase it myself. Recently, I completely ran out so decided to look around for a replacement.
Hitting the pages of ASOS Beauty, I came across the brand 3ina. Probably one of the most instagrammable brands I’ve ever seen and luckily for me, they do a primer. This matte and smooth primer is just a fraction of the price of the Benefit one, works just as good (if not better) and actually, I think I’ve found a new favourite. It really takes away the shine to the skin & gives such a smooth finish. I’m really pleased with this gem & couldn’t recommend it enough.
So there you have it. My ramblings all about the new skincare in my collection. What are you favourite skincare products? Leave a comment below, I’m always looking for excuses to shop around. For now, I hope you have a cracking Monday & I’ll see you back here in a couple of days.