09/05/2015

Bad Skin Day Saviours

We've all had them, those days when your skin just doesn't look it's best. Whether you've got a couple of spots, dark circles or just a dull/grey complexion, we all know the feeling. I always find if my skin isn't at it's best neither is my makeup, they just work hand in hand together so to combat this I have put together a couple of different products which I find really help me when my skin/makeup need that extra help to boost your complexion.

First up if my skin is looking a little lacklustre and needs some glow injecting into it then my fingers always head for the Sarah Chapman Morning Facial, this stuff is just a facial in a bottle and really does create that glow like look. It is oil based so I wouldn't particularly go for this if you have oily/combination skin but for drier more dehydrated skin types then this is perfect. Containing jasmine and neroli the scent instantly awakens the senses and just gives skin that post facial glow.

The Elemis Ginseng Toner is really gentle on the skin so great for dry/dehydrated/sensitive skin types. With ingredients such as Ginseng, Sweet Betty Flower and Quillaja this toner really hydrates the skin and revitalises it to leave a bright and clear complexion.

If my eyes are looking a little dry or my dark circles a little worse than normal then I tend to go for this Body Shop Drops of Youth Eye Concentrate as it really helps to inject moisture into the under eye area giving a more plump look and dark circles are faded. It is also really refreshing on the under eye with the metal ball applicator so helps to brighten your eyes up and awaken tired eyes.

To combat any redness or dullness on the skin I use this Stila One Step Correct Primer, one pump of this stuff is enough for the whole face and it really does even out the complexion to look bright and healthy. I always think a dewy base is the best option when my skin is having an off day and to achieve this I use Soap & Glory Hocus Focus to give a 'lit from within look' to the skin. 

And lastly, if you struggle with dark circles then the Maybelline Eye Eraser is for you. It has a sponge tip applicator and a screw top to inject the concealer into the applicator. This concealer is perfect for hiding dark circles and the sponge top is just the right size to fit under the eye area. 

What do you use on those bad skin days? Do  you have any recommendations?

6 comments:

  1. I'm definitely going to have a research into the stila primer as I suffer with redness sometimes. I use the Effaclar duo when my skin is playing up, it really helps with pesky spots!
    Kirsty x


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    1. It's amazing! It instantly combats redness xx

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  2. I love a face mask on a bad skin day! If my skin is feeling congested I like the Body Shop's Seaweed mask.

    Jenny | That Northern Gal

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    1. I love the body shop honey and oat mask! Xx

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  3. I need to try this Body Shop Drops of Youth Eye Concentrate - I see it everywhere on the internet but there's no The Body Shop near me so I'll have to wait till I'm somewhere where there is one ;p

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    1. It's really loveky! You must pick one up next time you're in a Body Shop xx

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