NIGHTLY SKIN CARE ROUTINE.

I can't stand going to bed with my makeup on! Apart from the odd exception when I've come in worse for wear, and even then I usually manage to attack my face with a baby wipe. For me there's nothing better than getting into bed with cleansed and moisturised skin, teeth brushed and hair clean! I always sleep better when I make the effort before bed. So this is the nightly skin care routine I stick to, it rarely changes although I will occasionally add in a stronger moisturiser if my skins dry or a face mask every now and then.

STEP ONE.
This is the most important step, I wash my face with Johnson's daily gentle exfoliating wash which is a wonderful product. It had really gentle exfoliating beads and leaves my skin feeling soft, cleansed and has just enough of a scrubbed clean feeling that I love! I don't have my own picture of this product as I've used my last bottle up and haven't had time to purchase a new one! In the mean time I'm using a clean and clear wash of my sister's but I don't rate it that highly so I won't review it. I'll be repurchasing my trusty Johnson's at the weekend!

STEP TWO.
Next, using two large cotton wool pads from the boots baby range i sweep my la Roche posay effaclar micro exfoliant lotion over my skin, concentrating on my Tzone and any current problem areas. I've reviewed this product and the Effaclar duo from the next step here.

STEP THREE.
Next I apply the la Roche Posay Effaclar duo with my finger tips over my t zone primarily but just generally concentrating again on my problem areas. The product is actually quite moisturising so I've started using it in place of my moisturiser, again the full review of this and he micro exfoliant is here.

STEP FOUR.
Next I apply my eye cream. I think this step is incredibly important as its a great idea to start investing in your skin early on, you'll thank your younger safe later as my mum always says! I use the Superfacialists neroli brightening eye cream and I really love it. It promises to firm up the eye area and to brighten the eyes. I really feel like it works, especially over Christmas when I've had plenty of late nights and tired eyes this product has really helped me out and I'll definitely be repurchasing it! It's a bit pricey for such a tiny tube but you only need to apply a minuscule amount with your finger tips on each eye. TIP: never rub your eyes! Always pat products in as the skin is very sensitive and fragile and stressing the skin will encourage wrinkles.

STEP FIVE.

My last but by no means least important feature of my nightly routine is lip balm. I get incredibly dry lips at night, probably from sleeping ever so elegantly with my mouth open! I love Nivea lip balms, they're so creamy and nourishing and so reliable! I actually got a multipack as a christmas present and I'm currently working my way through the Milk and Honey stick which is lovely! Always remember, your lips need moisturising too!

I've also included Soap and Glory's 'The Fab Pore' in the first picture as I consider this product to be an important and extremely effective part of my skin care routine! But as I don't use it daily I've done a separate review/how I use it post HERE.

Ultimately all these products work well for me, and leave me skin feeling fresh and incredibly clean before bed! What products do you like to use before bed? 

Love,

Podge x