BEAUTY: Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief

Clinique is a brand that I've grown up knowing, my mum's used their products, my grandma has used them, in fact pretty much every woman I talk to use  and love Clinique products. My skin is quite sensitive and I struggle to use fragrance skin products on my skin in particular moisturisers as they just irritate my skin. I gave their Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief a try, I was expecting it to be too greasy for my skin. However it has become my all time favourite moisturiser. 

It's quite thin and light which I personally love as it doesn't feel like it's clogging up my skin. It also sinks into your skin very quickly and it doesn't feel sticky in anyway. I've found that it's really helped the dry patches that I kept getting on my face, in particular around my nose and my skin looks brighter and clearer. I can't say that it's this alone that's helped my skin in such a dramatic way as I have switched up most of my skin care in the last six months, but I definitely think that this is one of the main reasons as to why my skin looks healthier. I use it both morning and evening at the moment and  I've been getting quite a few comments on how much softer my skin looks too since using this product. 

I've really been loving using this classic product. Before I had only used cheaper brands and Clinique's Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief is pricier than most you'll find in boots but I definitely think it's worth the extra money. The product feels more luxurious than what I was using before and most of the cheaper brands I find the formula to be quite thick and heavy which I don't really get on with. Whereas this feels incredibly light. I found it worked really well throughout winter also when my skin did become a lot drier and chapped from the cold weather. Clinique's skincare products are also fragrance free which means that they are suitable for people with sensitive skin. My pot is nearly out which is what encouraged me to write this post as I know that as soon as payday comes I'll be going to my nearest Clinique counter and picking up a new one so that I don't have to stop using it.

What's your favourite moisturiser?

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BEAUTY: Emma Hardie Amazing Face Cleansing Balm

I realise that everyone and their mother has spoken about this cleansing balm and last year it seemed that every blogger out there was raving about the Emma Hardie Amazing Face Cleansing Balm. I was always intrigued about the product and wanted to try it but I couldn't help thinking that it was extremely expensive for what is essentially a cleanser. However, after Christmas I had a little spare money and decided that it was time to treat myself.

I was really surprised by how much I love using this product as well as being incredibly relieved. It's a lot more luxurious than what I've used before however it doesn't particularly feel heavy instead it's got a rather buttery texture to it. Cleansing balms I've used before I've noticed that they feel a little heavy on my eyes, whereas this feels quite gentle and doesn't sting my eyes. The product removes my makeup really well and I feel like it does really remove all my makeup and I don't wake up with panda eyes in the morning after I've used this.

I absolutely love the smell of the product too, it's very subtle and calming. I usually struggle with using fragrance face products, but the Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm doesn't upset my face and cause me to have red rashes on my face like other products I've used before have. I also really like the packaging. It look expensive sitting on the shelf in my bathroom and also came with a muslin cloth which is so soft and lovely to use.

I didn't really think that it would have benefited my skin in anyway as it is a cleanser. Since starting using this product, however, several people have commented that my skin looks softer or feels softer. Whether this is simply from using this or the other products that I've changed up in my skin care routine recently I'm not quite sure.

There is a lot of hype around the product, but as someone who does live on a budget, I would seriously recommend it. It feels really lovely to use and I'm dreading what I'll do when it runs out, hopefully that is a long time away  yet. I find you don't have to use much product, however, which is another bonus. If you're considering buying it but not sure whether or not to join the bandwagon, I'd definitely jump on board. It's one of the best skin care products that I've used.

Have you used the Emma Hardie Amazing Face Cleansing Balm? What did you think? Leave a comment with your favourite skin care products below.

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