When it comes to summer skincare, I want two things - my skin to feel hydrated and look glowy. In the summer my skin may feels less dehydrated, but hay fever definitely plays a role in it feeling more sensitive. Gone are the days when I could chop and change skincare products, as I feel like my skin really benefits from a consistent and steady routine nowadays. Here are a handful of products that are currently in my summer skincare routine that helps me to achieve my goal of a nourished, radiant complexion.
I still start off my routine with my trusty Garnier Micellar Water, a product I mentioned back in 2015 and have found a use for it in my routine ever since. For me, it's great at breaking down my mascara and eye makeup, so I tend to focus my drenched cotton pad on those areas, but for summer makeup it can be great for getting the majority of it off before going in with my cleanser.
For my first cleanse, I have been using the Cerave Hydrating Cleanser which feels gentle on the skin, but still does a great job at removing the majority of my makeup. The second cleanse of choice is the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser and I can't tell you how many bottles of this stuff I have been through. It ticks all the boxes for me; it's gentle, yet hydrating whilst being effective at removing any makeup left over from my first cleanse. I feel like the combination of these two cleansers has made my skin extremely happy as I rarely get spots or irritation now.
When it comes to moisturisers, I actually have a handful of favourites that I like to switch around depending on how my skin feels. The Kiehls Ultra Facial Cream is a long standing favourite of mine as it's lightweight, yet still nourishes my rather parched complexion. I personally like this underneath makeup as it sinks in quickly and doesn't affect my base.
My love for Farmacy products, specifically their honey range, dates back to 2017 and I was recently topped up on my old favourites and I've had a resurgence of my love for them. The Honey Halo Moisturiser* has a really interesting texture as I would usually only opt for something this thick during the winter months, but here I am talking about it in the summer. It's got a luxurious feel to it that sinks into the skin and doesn't leave any residue, nor does it cause any breakouts on my skin.
I've had the Beauty Pro Retinol Eye Masks hanging around for sometime now as I've been meaning to use them for my tired, hay fever laden eyes, but I haven't got around to it until recently. When I tell you they make a visibly difference straight away, I mean it. They make my under eye area look brighter and smoother. I'm sure if I continue using them in the long term they would have a long lasting effect, but I'll have to report back.
What products are in your summer skincare routine?
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