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How I Changed My Beauty Routine To Get Rid Of My Acne

The Products That Changed My Skin

Let me start by saying that this post is not sponsored. Unless I’ve mentioned it at the start of a post, my posts are not sponsored. Even if this post was sponsored I wanted to express to you that I would never agree to work with a brand that I did not believe in. I take great pride in only working with brands that I personally have tried, tested and love so you know that regardless of whether a post is sponsored or not, it’s genuine and authentic content that I would bring to you either way with an opinion that you can trust.

I have battled with acne for a majority of my life. Having acne can be an emotionally draining experience; you feel self-conscious and it’s disappointing when your skin is not where you want it to be. I had been using the same products for the past 8 years. My skin had gotten used to them and was not improving. It wasn’t until I had a terrible reaction in March that I decided it was time to stop being afraid. Over the past few months, I have really taken my skin into my own hands and made a change that I can finally say I am happy with. I sat down, did a lot of research and trialled a lot of different things. I finally found a set of products that I fell in love with because I was finally able to see a noticeable difference in my skin, and so could everyone else.

A lot of you have been asking what I’ve changed in my routine, how have I got my skin to start glowing and what are these new products I’ve been using! I shared a little glimpse in this post here, where I revealed an overnight treatment to get rid of acne quickly. Today, I’m really going to delve into the changes I made and the products that really made a change to my skin.

Two top tips to get you started on your skin journey:

1.Don’t be afraid to mix it up and try new products. If you use the same product for too long without a break, your skin can get used to it. That being said, it helps to sometimes get samples first so you can really understand what suits your skin.

2. Remember that this takes time and you will get there! Don’t be afraid to take control of your beauty routine! Ask questions and take it into your own hands!

On with the rest…

THE EVENING ROUTINE

I am going to start with my evening routine as there are a few hero products I don’t want you to miss.

I did a lot of research into the correct products for acne-prone skin. The answer was Vitamin A, a.k.a retinol. Retinol can sound intimidating but it is one of the best ingredients for acne and anti-ageing. I introduced a retinol-based cream into my nightly routine every other evening and the change has been amazing.

Note: Don’t use products that have retinol with products that have AHA. They cancel each other out!

1. Wash my face with the Nutritive Cleanser

2. Apply my Pore Minimiser Toner

3. Apply Perricone MD pure Vitamin C Ester. Vitamin C is another amazing ingredient if you struggle with acne scarring. This helps to get rid of the pigmentation and scars. A hero product!

4. I alternate between the following two creams every night. I use the Multi-Action Night Treatment from Perricone MD which helps to soothe my skin and reduce blemishes. The next night I will use OVM from Perricone MD; this is the hero retinol product that has really helped me combat acne.

Note: When using retinol products, make sure to use SPF every day as retinol makes your skin more photosensitive.

Top Tip: Wait 2 minutes between products in your beauty routine to really let your skin soak in the ingredients and to prevent them from rolling off each other.

THE MORNING ROUTINE

1. Wash my face with the Nutritive Cleanser from Perricone MD

Twice a week I use this face mask to pull out any impurities in my skin and soothe redness and marks.

I also use this mask for under eye dullness and dark circles.

2. After patting my face dry, I apply the Pore Minimiser Toner from Perricone MD all over.

3. I was using this serum from Perricone MD however I am currently in the midst of trying Vintners Daughter. Stay tuned for my thoughts on that.

4. I finish this off with my favourite daily moisturiser from Perricone MD; Photo Plasma. It has SPF 30 in it and protects the skin from pollution and dust.

Top Tip: Introduce a jade roller into your morning routine to improve circulation, brightness and overall elasticity of the skin.

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YOUR SKIN WELL

One of the most overlooked factors when it comes to skincare is diet. We sometimes forget that purely topical application cannot be the sole change for our skin. When our body is happy on the inside, it shows on the outside and diet plays a huge role in this. For me, it was cutting dairy out of my diet.

I noticed an immense change in my skin when I stopped ingesting dairy. So much so, that when I did have a little cheat and binged on dairy during my holiday, I immediately started to break out again. This just shows how important it is to pay attention to what you are putting inside your body. If you do decide to cut dairy out of your diet, give your body 2 weeks to rid it of your system. That is when you will start to see a change!

Do you have any questions about my beauty routine? Want to know what new products I’m thinking of adding? Comment below with your acne experiences!

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The Best Beauty Products You Need By the Beach

The New Beauty Products You Need This Summer

I love sharing my favourite beauty products with you, whether they be the best of luxury beauty or otherwise. Today I wanted to share the best new summer beauty products that I loved (and even finished some of them!) while I was by the beach in Jamaica. All these products are perfect to take care of yourself during the heat and under the summer sun. I’m including the best suncare, including the best SPF and after sun care lotion, my favourite salt spray to get the best beach waves and an amazing serum to keep your skin healthy and glowing. Your summer skin is about to thank you! Comment below with which of these products you’ll be trying this summer.

Gisou Honey Hair Oil

I think this is one of my holy grail hair products for sure. I am very particular about what I put on my hair so I would only recommend the best to you. I love this Gisou hair oil because it’s paraben and sulphate free; it’s only full of the good stuff for your hair! You only need a couple of drops to instantly feel the moisture in your hair. I use this everyday in London but I was using it much more in Jamaica to hydrate my hair after sun exposure and the salt water from the ocean!

I bought my second bottle in January and I’m not even half way through it so you know this product lasts a while!

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Rituals Suncare Range

This was my first time trying out the Rituals suncare range and I was so pleasantly surprised. Their sunscreen comes in SPF 30 and 50 (I opted for 30) and I loved the milky texture of it. It hydrates your skin while protecting you from UV Rays. It is also water resistant so you know you’ll be protected while you’re in the water!

To all my fellow brown girls, I know that tanning isn’t always our favourite thing but I actually love a good tan! Sometimes we struggle to get that perfect golden colour under the sun but the trick to achieving the perfect tan is having the right after sun care. The Rituals after sun care has aloe vera in it so it’s very soothing and cooling and it also helped me to get the colour I wanted! Five stars to this range!

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Gisou Wave Spray

I struggle with wave sprays but the Gisou wave spray works so perfectly in my hair and helps me achieve those amazing beach waves! Again, like all Gisou products, there are no harmful chemicals in here so you know it’s okay to use in your hair! After washing my hair I would spritz this on and then scrunch my hair in a bun for a few hours!

The next day, I had the perfect beach waves! Totally continuing this while I’m in London too!

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Perricone MD Cold Plasma +

I’ve recently changed up my skincare routine and it consists of mainly Perricone MD! They are one of the oldest apothecaries in the world so they really know what they are talking about. Their latest product is called Cold Plasma + and is an amazing everyday serum to help brighten and firm your skin. I did their seven day trial while I was away and I got so many compliments about how my skin had an amazing glow! I have this amazing cream to thank for that. I love that it’s quite light weight so it doesn’t clog your pores up in the heat and humidity!

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The Ouai Rose Body & Hair Oil

The Ouai is another haircare brand that I love but my favourite product is actually their Rose Body Oil! This oil is multi-purpose so you can use it on your hair too, but I like to use it on my body after the shower in the summer to get glowing skin (make sure you put it on your elbows, collarbone and knees!). It also smells amazing and gives my skin the hydration it needs without being too much!

Another product that I think will become one of your favourites for a long time!

Speaking of The Ouai, the shampoo that I carry on me for beach holidays is their Clean Shampoo! I love it because it isn’t drying on your hair (especially if you have to wash your hair everyday! I don’t usually wash my hair daily but on a beach holiday you have to!) and is also totally paraben and sulphate free!

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Which products will you be trying? Do you have any recommendations for me?

Friday Favourites #12

Thank God It’s

Happy Friday! A lot of you have been messaging me about beauty favourites and as we finally hit the warmer months, it’s time to spring clean your beauty routine! Getting your skin ready for spring and summer with a specialised spring beauty routine is something that I want to talk to you about in more depth through the coming months. For today though, let’s start with some of my favourites to getting your skin looking as bright and beautiful as possible!

If you have any product recommendations for me, please leave them non the comments below! I would also love to know if you guy want Friday Favourites to have a theme!

One of the most important parts of any routine is SPF. Whether it’s a sunny day or not, UV rays can affect your skin in so many negative ways and it’s important to protect yourself!

This cream from Perricone MD is perfect for city life because it not only is SPF 30 but creates a barrier between your skin and the harsh pollution of a city! I’ve been using it every single day and I couldn’t been happier! A cult favourite for me now!

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Under eye cream is as important as any day cream in your bathroom cupboard! I’ve been using this one from Shishedo as as has my mother. We’ve both seen such a change in our under eye complexion. This cream is great for helping with fine lines, and puffiness! I’ve recommended it to a few of you now and wanted to share it with all my readers!

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Your face is one thing, but don’t forget about your legs! It’s time to shed any dry and old skin and encourage cell and skin rejuvenation! A good scrub is the perfect way to get your legs looking fresh and gorgeous! I personally love this one from Aesop and have been using it for years now! It’s a must have for sure!

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Every new season needs a new scent too doesn’t it? A few weeks ago I covered this beautiful Chloe perfume; Nomade. I love how it’s a mix of summer florals and citrus. It sits so beautifully on the skin and develops through the day into such a fresh scent! If you’re looking for a new perfume, I recommend this one!

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Last but not least, I find that I like to swap out my body moisturiser for body oils during the summer. It’s a bit more light weight and they usually smell heavenly. My latest addition to my beauty cabinet is this Rose oil from Ouai. It’s for body and hair but I use it mainly on my body because I love how it makes my skin shine!

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What do you think of this round of Friday Favourites? Which is your favourite?

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The Best Foundation For Sensitive Acne-Prone Skin

If You Get Acne, You Are Not Alone…

I have incredibly sensitive, acne-prone skin. It’s something I’ve suffered from for a majority of my teenage years and although I’ve found that my skin has gotten a lot better with certain changes, It’s still an issue I battle. One of the biggest changes in my skin came when I changed my make up. Not all makeup, or foundations, are good for sensitive, acne-prone skin. In fact, some of them inflame this kind of skin type further! That is why over the years I’ve had the chance to try and test the very best and the very worst foundations for acne prone skin and today I wanted to share my three favourites with you.

In addition to the three that I have highlighted below, I’m going to be trying out the new Giorgio Armani foundation over the next month as I’ve heard wonderful things about it, especially from people who have a similar skin type to mine. I’ll be sure to keep you posted on my findings! I do know for sure though that the three foundations I have highlighted below, worked the best for my very sensitive skin and I was able to see a difference in my complexion pretty quickly. Scroll down to find out my favourite foundations!

Dior Star Foundation

For special occasions, nights out, or just on a wonderful sunny day, I always prefer a slightly dewy finish. By dewy, I do not mean oily, but rather more of a glow. This Dior foundation does exactly that while being kind to the skin. It’s the best way to achieve that natural glow you’re after. In terms of coverage, I find that this covers most of my pigments and scars and has a strong coverage. It creates a flawless finish that makes me feel so confident without the fear of a break out!

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Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation

This is my everyday choice. The Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation comes from one of the oldest apothecaries in the world. The original formula comes in only two shades, If that sounds scary to you, it’s actually not! The foundation works with the natural colour of your skin and blends in seamlessly. It’s also a formula that works on your skin while you wear it, improving your complexion and your appearance. This is what I usually have on in my Instagram photos, and has quickly become one of the products I can’t do without. It’s a buildable foundation but if you’re looking for stronger coverage, use it with the No concealer concealer from Perricone!

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Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue

When I first moved to London, this was the first foundation I discovered that actually worked well with my skin. It worked so well that one of my best friends started to use it as well! To be fair, it’s more of a tinted moisturiser than a foundation but I find that it still does the trick! It provides a dewy finish and although it does not offer full coverage, it is buildable so you can continue to apply it on concern spots until you feel it’s fully covered! I loved that when I did that, it never looked cakey! I wear shade Tan 07

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The Products That Changed My Skin

Top Tip: Wait 2 minutes between products in your beauty routine to really let your skin soak in the ingredients and to prevent them from rolling off each other.

The New Beauty Products You Need This Summer

Which products will you be trying? Do you have any recommendations for me?

Thank God It’s

What do you think of this round of Friday Favourites? Which is your favourite?

If You Get Acne, You Are Not Alone…

Will you be trying any of these? What foundations do you use?