Haul: Boots and Accessorize

 

This is is haul from a week ago. The Accessorize gloves came in handy for my recent trip to Istanbul, as it was freezing there! They are very thick and can be worn fingerless or with the cover. They cost around £12 but will be cheaper now in the sales. 

I purchased the Botanics cotton pads from a small Boots store as there wasn't much choice. However these are very good quality and are organic. I love the fact they don't come apart so easily and are actually very good quality. The pack contains 100 pads for £2.25 which is quite pricy for what I would usually pay for cotton pads, but I use both sides to make it worth the price.

This is my favourite night cream at the moment as it doesn't feel greasy so is perfect for my skin. it leaves my skin hydrated and glowing. If you have very dry skin then this wouldn't suit you. Instead try a night cream for very dry skin.

Until my next post, take care :)

Review: Botanics Intensive Moisture Mask for Dry, Tired Skin

 

Around this time of the year my skin is in major need of hydration, especially as it starts to get colder. My skin is generally combination, but the central heating and cold air can play havoc! To overcome this I up my skin care routine and use a body butter instead of a light body lotion. But what about hydration for your facial skin? Well fear not, I think I may have the answer...

Botanics are a company which specialise in "plant extracts at levels that really work, combined and formulated for unbeatable product performance. Naturally." So that's a little information of the company from the tube. Generally speaking I have used a few Botanics products over the years and have been pleased.

They have a wide selection of products for different skin types. I purchased this during a 3for2 with the Botanics Mens Clay Mask (Yes I use the mens clay mask...) and the Radiance Night Serum.

 

The main ingredients are honey and olive oil, which help to repair dry skin and soothe irritation. Of course if you are allergic to any of these ingredients don't use this product! The consistency is almost like a light skin lotion and doesn't feel heavy at all. The smell is divine, not too over powering, but quite soothing. (I'm guessing this is the 'botanics and plant extracts')

The directions as provided are: "Apply to cleansed skin with gentle circular massage, leave for 5-10 minutes. Remove with damp cotton wool. For skin in need of intense moisture, a thin layer of the mask can be applied and left overnight."

I personally like to apply the mask at night, once I have used a facial scrub, so the mask can be absorbed easily into my skin. I also leave on for longer than 10 minutes, around 20 minutes or so, depending on how dry and haggard my face is looking! I like to apply a generous amount and rub in lightly giving myself a mini massage, which is very relaxing. It is best to wash off the product with a damp cotton pad. Afterwards your face should be hydrated, plump and glowing! You shouldn't need to apply moisturiser afterwards, unless you like double moisturising ;)

Conclusion

Having purchased this product at the beginning of the year it has worked very well for me, even during Summer when the sun had dried out my skin; therefore it is ideal for all year round. During Summer you can apply for 5-10 minutes, for Winter leave for longer. It hasn't broke me out, but I have noticed it has helped to soothe a few dry, pimples I have had. For some reason I can't find this product on the Boots website, but I'm sure it's less than £7. For this price it is definitely worth purchasing and seeing for yourself how soft and smooth your face can be too :)

Do you have a beauty product you can recommend for dry skin? Comment below, I would love to hear from you :)