Philosophy Purity Made Simple Ultra-Light Moisturiser

 If like me you suffer with oily/combination/problematic/sensitive skin then it can be hard to find a moisturiser that is gentle on your skin without clogging, weighing it down or causing flare ups.

Lucky for you I’ve done the research and leg work to find the most perfect moisturiser for you.

Say hello to your new best friend, Philosophy’s Purity Made Simple Ultra Light Moisturiser (£24.50).

 

 

This beautiful, super gentle and extra lightweight moisturiser effortlessly leaves your troublesome skin looking dewy and feeling super soft and healthy.

Feather-light like a lotion but with all the nourishing properties of a moisturiser,  it is clinically proven to help your skin stay hydrated for up to 24 hours, with instant results.

 

 

Containing a skin loving blend of vitamins C and E derivates, a green tea antioxidant complex, meadowfoam seed oil and cold-pressed chia seed oil it quickly soothes dryness and instantly refreshes and revitalises tired, dull complexions.

The silky, fragrance free, light texture is quickly absorbed into your skin leaving behind no trace.

 

 

Straight away your skin feels softer, silker and more plumped without any greasiness or heaviness.

I’ve been using it daily for several months and not once has it caused any skin flare ups and its beautiful texture ensures that my skin isn’t left feeling drowned.

 

 

It is simply the most perfect moisturiser for oily/combination/sensitive skin and I couldn’t recommend it more highly.

The Philosophy Purity Made Simple Ultra-Light Moisturiser is available now and costs £24.50.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly Anti-Pollution

I’ve been very fortunate over the years to have access to some of the best skincare products that the beauty world has to offer but the one product that I always seem to have trouble finding myself getting on well with is a moisturiser. 

I suffer from oily/combination skin which is both prone to hormonal break outs but can also suffer with dry patches, particularly round my nose- so you can imagine the difficult balancing act I have trying to find a cream to satisfy the dry patches without clogging the oily areas. It’s a ball ache.

I am delighted to say however that i think I have FINALLY found the answer to my moisturising prayers in the form of Clinique’s Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly.

This anti-pollution jelly has been created for all skin types and delivers 24 hour hydration PLUS it helps to repair damage caused by every day pollution. 

It is is a 100% transparent lightweight, oil-free water-jelly works to balance your skin’s moisture levels providing immediate and long lasting moisture.

It contains Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid which attract moisture and bind it to your skin while working to strengthen the skins barrier to help lock in the good (like water) and filter out the bad (pollution) using a blend of Sunflower Seed Cake, Barley Extract, and Cucumber Fruit Extract to help rebuild the skin’s moisture barrier so it is stronger and more resilient to external aggressors.

Sounds rather impressive for what outwardly appears to be a bottle of transparent jelly eh!

The product itself is a unique water-jelly type texture which offers a refreshing hit when applied to your skin and is absorbed almost instantly leaving no trace.

It is fragrance free, oil free, non-sticky and leaves behind absolutely no residue whatsoever. You wouldn’t even know that you’d applied it within minutes of it being absorbed.

What you will notice however is the way in which your skin feels instantly refreshed, nourished and moisturised. 

It feels completely weightless on your skin (which is ideal for us oily skinned peeps who can well do without thick creams clogging our pores more) and yet it also soothes and nourishes dry, cracked skin patches, allowing them to repair and heal extremely quickly. 

Its currently cold season (plus I live with two small germ spreaders *sorry kids but its true!*) so I’m constantly blowing my nose which leaves it red, sore and flaky and within days this gel had sorted my snoz right out.

I’ve not had a single break out, even a hormonal one since using this moisturiser and I’m about to place a bulk order for a whole heap more because guys, this stuff is the NUTS.

If you’re struggling to find the right moisturiser for your skin, please please please trust me and give Clinique’s Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly a go- you will not regret it!

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly Anti-Pollution is available now and costs £31.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream

If this stinking hot weather is sending your oily/combination skin into a greasy uncontrollable mess, it may be a good time to re-think your moisturiser.

When the temperature rises my skin just can’t cope with my regular cream moisturiser. My skin starts to feel clogged, heavy, oily and just grim to be honest.

If like me you also suffer with sensitive skin on top, then I realise that the idea of switching products may make you nervous for fear of upsetting the delicate balance of your skin but fear not because I’ve found the product for you.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream (£24.50) is the most perfect moisturiser for normal to oily skin types that require nourishment but can’t handle anything too heavy, particularly in the heat.

If you suffer with oily skin it’s easy to consider missing out the moisturising step of your skincare regime but it’s so important that you don’t because your skin needs nourishment!

This gel-cream is just perfect for so many reasons.

Firstly it is completely non-irritating to my skin, probably due in large to the fact that it is fragrance free as well as being non comedogenic and paraben, silicone and oil free.

Non-greasy and super lightweight in texture it possesses an instant cooling effect upon application to refresh and revive your skin.

Quickly absorbed and leaving no residue whatsoever it provides an instant boost of moisture to dry, parched skin without clogging your pores or leaving your skin feeling heavy.

The formula contains Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract and Antarcticine which help to retain your skins moisture levels, offering up to 4 hours of hydration and shine control.

The result is skin that feels wonderfully soft, nourished, refreshed and cooled all in one simple step.

It is absolutely my go-to moisturiser when I’m on holiday somewhere hot, whenever the UK is melting in a heatwave or simply when i feel my skin requires a lighter moisturiser.

 Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream is available now and costs £24.50 for 50ml or £45 for 125ml.