Being a poor sleeper, stuck in an office for 8 hours a day with a tendency to reach for the biscuit and cake tins far too often, my skin often looks dull and tired. Although I know it's easy to cheat radiance with the amount of brightening, highlighting makeup products around these days, I like to get more of a natural looking glow with the help of a few skincare saviours. After all, I'm a firm believer that if your skin looks good, then your makeup looks better!
The Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel is my go-to cleanser in the mornings as it not only removes grime and impurities, but it is full of brightening vitamins and Pumpkin Enzymes that gently remove dead and dull skin cells. I love taking the time to massage the rosy scented, gel to oil formula into my skin; once removed, my skin looks fresh and rejuvenated. It's the perfect start to my morning skincare routine.
For a more thorough exfoliation, I reach for a liquid exfoliator such as the Pixi Glow Tonic. It contains Glycolic Acid and Ginseng, which are ingredients that are super effective at removing dead skin cells. Ginseng also encourages regeneration of existing skin cells by improving blood circulation and increasing oxygenation. I find that with daily use, this toner gives my skin a healthy, natural glow and helps to reduce breakouts and scarring.
This Ole Henriksen serum is described as "a daily vitamin for the face" and I really do agree. The formula is lightweight and absorbs quickly yet I can see a subtle but noticeable difference to the tone of my skin within seconds of application. Not only does it provide moisture and strengthen collagen with a Vitamin C complex, but Grapefruit and Orange Extracts deliver on the illuminating front.
Origins GinZing Moisturiser
If you have oily/combination skin, then this gel-cream hybrid is the perfect morning moisturiser to deliver the right amount of moisture without being heavy or greasy. I wouldn't say that it is particularly brightening, but Panax Ginseng and Coffee Bean inject some life back into the skin and stop it looking less lacklustre and more healthy. Plus the zingy orange scent is just lovely.
If you have oily/combination skin, then this gel-cream hybrid is the perfect morning moisturiser to deliver the right amount of moisture without being heavy or greasy. I wouldn't say that it is particularly brightening, but Panax Ginseng and Coffee Bean inject some life back into the skin and stop it looking less lacklustre and more healthy. Plus the zingy orange scent is just lovely.
This 98% natural, triple action mask only needs to be left on the skin for 5 minutes to do its magic; kaolin clay draws out impurities, a fruit acid complex brightens the skin and ground walnut spheres gently exfoliate. Sweet Almond Oil, Lavender and Roman Chamomile also work together to soothe and hydrate. Using this at the end of a makeup free day makes my skin look especially amazing and I can still see the glowy effects the next day.
Collagen booster you say? I need me some of that!
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It's a goodie! xx
DeleteI love the Origins GinZing moisturiser - it's perfect for mornings! Definitely need to get my hands on the Pixi Glow Tonic soon too x
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I agree, I use it every morning! Highly recommend the Glow Tonic, it's been a staple in my routine for years xx
DeleteI love the Oskia, never get board of it. I have sample somewhere of the truth serum too, must dig it out of my stash Xx
ReplyDeleteI have just run out of the Oskia cleanser and must buy another! xx
DeleteI just got a mini sample of that Ole Henrickson serum so can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteLet me know what you think! xx
DeleteYou have such a fab skincare selection and I love your summaries of each product! I'm definitely in need of the Balance Me mask, it sounds perfect! :)
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Thank you so much! I adore this mask, I have three in my stash at the mo!xx
DeleteI'm currently trying out Pixi Glow Tonic and I really like it. I've tried the GinZing moisturiser in the past and it is one of my favourites, especially in the summer and even more especially if we have a really hot and sticky period x
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Glad to hear you love both of these too :-) xx
DeleteFor dull skin I up my water intake and I try to cut down on sugar - makes SUCH a difference! :)
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I drink a lot of water but not sure my sugar intake would be the best - though it would be mainly fruit sugar xx
DeleteI think the Balance me is the only product here I haven't tried but love the others! You should try Oskia's renaissance mask to go with the cleanser, really good!
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I would love to try more Oskia skincare! xx
DeleteLovely post! I really want to try the Pixi Glow Tonic and pretty much everything from Oskia! I have tried the Ginzing Moisturiser and I really liked it over the summer because it's so lightweight!
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