Updated Skincare Routine

I don't really mess around with my skincare routine, because my skin is just terribly reactive and one new product can mess my skin right up. But as a beauty blogger, I do have to try out quite a number of products, which can be a good thing as well as a bad thing. Since my last skincare routine post, (check that out here) I have made some slight changes and my skincare routine is much more simple now (which is probably best for someone as lazy as me).

Cleansers: REN ClearCalm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser and The Body Shop Tea Tree Creamy Cleanser.

I was a little wary about trying the REN cleanser, because it's clay based and a clarifying cleanser and with my dryish skin I didn't think that would work out so well. However I was pleasantly surprised, I was getting loads of break outs recently (out of no where) but this cleanser has been working really well for me. It doesn't dry out my skin at all, and it has definitely contributed to clearing up skin much much faster than it usual would. If you read my blog, you already now that I love the Body Shop creamy cleanser. It leaves my skin feeling really clean without drying it and really soft. I have a full review of that here.

Moisturiser: Cattier Nourishing Day Care 

I have only been using this moisturiser for around 4 weeks now, but it has quickly taken permanently residence in my routine. This moisturiser is aimed at sensitive and dry skin, which is perfect for my skin. The consistency of this moisturiser is slightly thick so you only need the smallest amount for your full face. Even though it's on the thicker side, it doesn't leave your skin feeling greasy at all in fact it has almost matte finish. It's a perfect base for your makeup because it leaves your skin smooth and it quickly absorbs into your skin. My t-zone is really dehydrated at the same time quite oily which is a nightmare, but this moisturiser works really with this because it's moisturising but not heavy or greasy.

Masks & Scrubs: Cattier White Clay Scrub & Cattier Yellow Clay Mask

I have been using the REN cleanser has a mask, which works really nicely actually. I am not a fan of manual scrubs because they can feel quite harsh but love how soft and smooth they leave your skin. I have been using this Cattier scrub once or twice a week, depending on how my skin is feeling.The particles are really fine, so it doesn't feel harsh on your skin and it leaves my skin feeling really soft and cleaning and looking much brighter. I love a good clay mask, and I have been using this Cattier yellow clay mask once a week, but more frequently when I have a breakout. It is really good at clearing up the impurities on your face and making it feel clean. Unlike most detox clay mask, this one is not drying or doesn't leave your face red.

Extras: Indeed Labs Retinol Reface & Balance Active Formula Hyaluronic 554 Youth Serum 

Retinol based products work really well with my skin (like), I find that when I am using a retinal based product in my routine my skin is much clearer and looks much brighter than it usual would. So I decided to give the Indeed Labs Retinol Reface a go, I really like the packaging it comes in. It's has a handy pump which makes it really easy to use and so hygienic. I have been using this as part of night time routine, it has a thin consistency and it feels really good on the skin almost cooling and refreshing. I have definitely noticed my skin looks much better, I am getting less breakouts, and my pores are clogged up. I have also been using a hyaluronic serum from Balance Active Formula. It's not a brand, I have tried before but I thought it would nice it because my skin is really dehydrated. I use it as part of my evening skincare routine, and it has definitely made my skin a lot less dehydrated and it doesn't feel as tight as it did before.

I love reading skincare routine posts, they are one of my favourite types of post because I am obsessed with skincare. My new skincare routine is working really well for me at the moment, it's really simple and not loaded with a a load of different products. Let me know if you use any of the products that I have mentioned.

Zeynab x