Worth the hype: skincare products I have repurchased

3 favourite skincare products that are worth repurchasing

As someone who enjoys trying new skincare products, I do like to switch up my skincare routine quite often and have tested a few things in my bid to keep my oily-combination (and sometimes sensitive and spot prone) skin happy.

I will admit that I do get sucked in by the hype of new products sometimes and get bored of using the same things. This means that if I have repurchased a skincare product, it's a pretty good one.

Here's three that were worth the repurchase...

Starting with cleansers, the REN ClearCalm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser is a dream for anyone that struggles with oiliness and blemishes and I definitely notice more breakouts when I don't have it in my routine. A main ingredient is Salicilin, which is mildly exfoliating and anti-bacterial.

This cleanser has an interesting texture- as it contains clay, you'd expect it to be thick and hard to spread, but it's pretty runny and I actually find it quite moisturising. It's a great alternative if you find foaming cleansers a bit too drying, like I do.

Next up is a skincare product that's recieved a lot of hype and is universally loved by bloggers; the Pixi Glow Tonic. This exfoliating toner is another one I miss when I don't have it in my routine- my skin is just generally 'duller'. This is also very gentle for a chemical exfoliator and a bottle lasts forever.

Last and not least is the La Roche-Posay Serozinc Spray. Although I like using Caudalie's Grape Water and Lush's spray toners as well, I've decided to repurchase this for a second time as it has the added benefit of having Zinc Sulfate as an ingredient (which is good for blemishes), as well as being moisturising and refreshing.

What skincare products will you always repurchase? Let me know!

Favourites round-up: my top 3 face masks

The 3 best face masks for angry and blemish prone skin...

Face masks are my favourite way to pamper myself, so I have one for most skin concerns stocked in my skincare stash. Spots, uneven texture, oiliness, dryness... yeah, I have a mask for that.

Although I wouldn't say I have really blemish prone skin anymore (I did have teenage acne), I do still experience occasional breakouts. This means I gravitate towards any face mask that will help to clear them as fast and painlessly as possible, and I know just what products I need to use to do just that.

On that note, here are the 3 (in my opinion) best face masks for angry spots and blemishes...

Super Facialist Salicylic Acid Anti Blemish Clay Mask

I recently featured this face mask in my July favourites post, though it's been a long-time saviour for the times my skin has been looking particularly oily and spot prone. Due to the salicylic acid, it really helps to unclog pores and bring any angry spots to a head while not drying my skin out, and I find that my blemishes calm down pretty much overnight after using this.

I'm not sure how drying this will be for dry skin, but it's fine for both my oily t-zone and 'normal' areas (such as my chin and forehead).

Caudalie Moisturising Mask

Despite Caudalie's Moisturising Mask being intended to hydrate dry and sensitive skin, I've found it's also good at soothing blemishes and calming general redness. I like to use this face mask after a more intensive treatment, such as the Super Facialist mask or the REN mask (see below).

REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask

Unlike the two other face masks I've mentioned in this post, REN's Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask won't do much for active blemishes and spots. Instead, I use it to address the pigmentation (or blemish marks) they sometimes leave behind.

Containing 6% glycolic acid, as well as lactic acid, citric acid and tartaric acid, this mask brightens red blemish marks and refines skin texture by gently exfoliating the skin. Although this can leave my face a bit red sometimes, this passes fairly quickly and my skin tone always looks more even after using this REN mask.

What are your favourite face masks? Chuck me some recommendations- I'm always happy to try something new!

July monthly favourites: fashion, beauty and Pokemon GO...

Having previously blogged under the name As Seen on Louise (as well as doing my fair share of creative writing in my role(s) as a marketer), I've been wanting to get back into blogging for the past couple of months. However, I weren't really sure what direction I wanted to take my blog for a while, until I started getting more into beauty and finally decided on a new name.

As I'm sitting down to write this post, it's a lazy Sunday at the end of the July. So what better time to get back into the swing of things with a standard monthly favourites post?

Here's what I've been loving in July. Be warned, though- this post is going to be a long one!

Bioderma Sensibio H2O

The Sensibio H2O micellar water sure took its sweet time becoming available in Wales (as with most coveted beauty brands- we're still yet to get a Space NK). This meant that I just had to try it as soon as I saw it resting in the aisles in my local Boots.

I must admit that I didn't think it would be any better than Garnier's version, my long-term go to. And while I do still like both a lot, the Bioderma removes make-up pretty much effortlessly and I find I use a lot less. I definitely get the hype now, and will be alternating between the two.

Soap and Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer

I've tried and liked a few products from Soap and Glory's make-up range, so I just had to try this after seeing Jasmine Talks Beauty recommend it. The One Heck of a Blot primer certainly didn't disappoint- it's affordable, extends the wear of my foundation, and provides a nice smooth base that's the right amount of matte.

Super Facialist Salicylic Acid Anti Blemish Clay Mask

Una Brennan's Salicylic Acid Clay Mask is another affordable beauty favourite, and one I can't see myself being without (I'm not dramatic or anything). I don't get many spots nowadays, but this is what I will reach for if I do- it calms blemishes almost instantly and isn't at all harsh, as long as you only leave it on for the recommended time.

LUSH Cosmetics

Although the brand is universally loved by bloggers, Lush is a new favourite for me. In fact, I only tried their products for the first time this year. I do get the hype though- Lush bath bombs are the prettiest colours, everything smells amazing and they have some really unique products.

The Magical Moringa Facial Moisturiser, fresh face masks and the Rose Jam and Zuzu and Cocoa ranges all deserve a shout out.

NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Soft Spoken

Like most of us, I flocked to the NYX stand as soon as it appeared in my local Boots and just had to have something! This resulted in me talking home 3 liquid lipsticks; the Soft Matte Lip Cream in Cairo and the Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in the shades Vintage and Soft Spoken.

First off, I must admit that I am still yet to try Vintage. However, I can tell from trying both Cairo and Soft Spoken that I prefer the formula of the Liquid Suedes- although a bit gloopy, they dry down fairly quickly and have good staying power. Being very into brown-y pink shades lately, Soft Spoken has actually been my lipstick of choice for my last few nights out.

Office Cheetah Print Lace Up Flats

These are a new favourite, but a favourite nonetheless. I've always been a big fan of animal print and I think the lace up detail on these shoes is just so pretty. Plus, I managed to snap these up for just £9 in store- how could I leave them?

Denim Dresses

Denim jeans, denim shorts, denim shirts... been there, worn that, and still love them all equally. So, when denim dresses started doing the rounds a few months ago, I just had to invest in a few!

The Dorothy Perkins pinafore (pictured) is a firm favourite of mine as it looks equally as good on its own in the summer or thrown over a striped top when it's a bit chillier. This dress is also in the sale now, just FYI.

Pokémon GO

If you're sick to the back teeth of hearing about Pokémon GO, I'm very sorry and you might want to stop reading now! I however, am finding this app so addictive- Pokémon was a big part of my childhood (yes, I even collected the cards) so I'm loving this trip down memory lane.

What are your monthly favourites? Are you as addicted to Pokémon GO as I am? Let me know in the comments!