Next, onto clean skin I apply the Vichy Idealia Life Serum. It works as a radiance primer in the day time and immediately refines the look of pores and illuminates the complexion – an instant 10 hour sleep effect! The ingredients within the serum can improve signs of ageing – particularly those that are as a result of lack of sleep, pollution, stress and hormonal imbalances. Sometimes when I try a new serum, it makes me break out to begin with, but fortunately not with the Vichy serum. The scent is a delicate floral one and the serum has a few shimmering specks in it – it gives a soft glow and feels light and non-greasy on the skin, taking no time at all to dry. I feel more confident wearing less foundation with this serum, and my skin tone and pore size has been improving – so far so good with the new routine! The serum is £25.45 from Escentual.
The final stage in my skincare routine is a moisturiser from S5 – I’ve chosen to try this one at this time because it is promises to work well on blemish prone, oil, sensitive skin – which mine definitely is at the moment! The active ingredients work to de-stress and balance the skin, by injecting it with hydration and nutrition. I have noticed that my skin doesn’t get oily later in the day but without drying out either, this has lead to less sebum-related blemishes so my skin is clearer over all. It sinks in quickly and has a delicate herby fragrance. The packaging is more functional than it is pretty – if you want a fancy brand and a pretty jar, this isn’t the one, but a product that really works? You can count on it with this moisturiser! It’s not cheap at £39, but having used it for a few weeks you can barely see that I’ve touched it so hopefully it will last for a while! You can get it from S5skincare.com here.
So that’s my new routine and so far I am really pleased with the results. Every product seems to be really functional and my skin is looking better than it has done in a long while!
Have you tried any of these products?
