Skin Deep Secrets

Today's topic is moisturisers!  How do you know when you've found the perfect one? Do they live up to the hype? Are they effective at hydrating and moisturising? These are the mysteries that I'm going to be helping you to solve!  So basically moisturising is vital to healthy looking skin. It restores the moisture barrier which keeps the skin soft, smooth and hydrated. Moisturiser is applied after cleanser and toner, so as to lock in moisture and hydrate your skin during the day. However, some moisturisers can be heavy and clog up the pores, making it more likely for blemishes to appear. Here are a few of the ones I've tried, what the packaging says they do and whether they live up to their reputations! Simple 'Clear Skin' Oil Balancing Moisturiser (*£2.09) What it claims to do: This moisturiser is made with Zinc PCA which is a natural antibacterial to prevent breakouts. It also eliminates shine and maintains moisture levels. Reality: I bought...

In today's post I'm going to be revealing the truth about toners, what they do and if they really work. So hold on to your hats... it's going to be a bumpy ride! I only just started using facial toners this year, so I'm not an expert but I do know that they're an essential part of any skincare routine. Initially I was wary as I wasn't really sure how and when to use them or what the benefits were. So I tried a few which have all been fine however, I'm still experimenting and trying to find the best one for me. As always, getting the right product for your skin type is super important as everyone has varying skincare needs and react to products in different ways. It's just one of those things that you need to trial and test before you find your ideal match! And once you find that "wonder product" I suggest you stick with it... unless you can get a similar product for a fraction of the price, of course ;) A bargain's a bargain at the ...

Today's topic is lip balm ! :) With so many different options, how do you know which are the best and how effective they are?? You can spend literally years trying to find the perfect one! It can be a real minefield! However, as with finding a partner, sometimes you have to pucker up a few times in order to find "the one"! In this post I will be discussing a selection of lip balms that I have personally trialed and tested and my overall opinion on them. So here it goes... Carmex Cherry Lip Balm (£2.69) Rating: 4/10 Verdict: Due to the menthol in this product it leaves a tingly sensation on the lips, however I feel like this overpowers the cherry scent. It says on the tube that it "soothes, moisturises and protects". I found that the moisturisation is short lived and leaves my lips feeling drier at the end o the day. I also don't like that you have to use your finger to apply it, as I think that if it's in a tube there should b...