My Skincare Routine over 7 Days - Morning and Evening - Thursday Morning

Thursday Morning

The ordinary Matrixl 10% + HA (hyularonic acid) was my first purchase from this skincare brand.  I saw a blogger raving about it for the fine lines under her eyes (one of my main concerns) and she talked about how it plumped out her skin and made her lines much less noticeable.  I tried it and I agree!  Plus it works perfectly under makeup, unlike many other under eye products which can leave a white chalky residue.  Matrixl is a peptide (penetrates the top layer of skin) known for stimulating the growth of new collagen, elastin and this formula also contains hyularonic acid (you can never have enough!) which again aids in refilling my wrinkles naturally from within the skin.  If there is one thing in my skincare routine I will never do without again, its probably Matrixyl.


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My Skincare Routine over 7 Days - Morning and Evening - Wednesday Evening

Wednesday Evening

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is an awesome product and I will never leave it out of my skincare routine again!  It is a water-soluble vitamin that works with the natural substances in your skin to help visibly improve the appearance of enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles, dullness and a weakened surface.  Preceeded by B-Hydra and Buffet, adding Nuacinamide to your skincare routine is the perfect combination - just like champagne and strawberries!  I've definitely noticed a difference in the size of my pores since using this product.  It's a winner!  I use the Paulaschoice 10%Niacinamide Booster becuase the consistency is easy to work with and is a quality product.

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My Skincare Routine over 7 Days - Morning and Evening - Wednesday Morning

Wednesday Morning

If your dont have Vitamin C in your skincare regime - you should!  Vitamin C boosts skins collagen production to give firmer, plumper skin and helps smooth our fine lines and wrinkles.  It is anti-oxidant - something which fights free radicals (things with damage skin cells!) . I use the paula's Choice C15Super Booster because it is a stabilised vitamin C (some types of Vitamin C are very reactive and break down when exposed to air and light) but this formulation is formulated at the correct PH for the skin and is also packed with Vitamin E, ferulic acid (antioxidant) and skin smoothing peptides.

I am careful NOT to use Vitamin C with any of my AHA's, BHA's or glycolics as these products need a different PH to work at their full potential on your skin so I choose to use Vitamin C in the morning and glycolics and AHA/BHA at night.

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My Skincare Routine over 7 Days - Morning and Evening - Tuesday Evening

Tuesday Evening

Exfoliating your skin is essential - there is no point going to all the trouble of applying fabulous serums and masks if your skin is not exfoliated = free of dead skin and debris.  That's what Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos does.  It is a daily (or in my case, every other day) exfoliant which prepares your skin for all the other goodies you are about to load it up with, while also making your skin look smoother and more radiant!  It is a glycolic (chemical) exfoliant that works by dissolving the dead skin that is held on the surface. 

The reason I use it every second day is because I also use a prescription Vitamin A cream on the alternate day.  Using both of these particular products ont eh same day is not recommended because the products are strong and may cause skin irritation.


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My Skincare Routine over 7 Days - Morning and Evening - Tuesday Morning

Tuesday Morning

Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum is described as a "cool glass of water for thirsty skin"!  Its a gorgeous texture which glides onto your skin and contains pro vitamin B -a humectant which helps to preserve water and hydration in the skin.  The other unique ingredients such as pineapple ceramide, barbarry extract, watermelon rind/apple and lentil complex are formulated with molecular size and ph in meaning your skin will accept and love this gel.  Vitamin B is known to comoliment Vitamin C, which is why I team up these two ingredients in my morning routine.  More on Vitamin C tomorrow!

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My Skincare Routine over 7 Days - Morning and Evening - Monday Evening

Monday Evening

The Ordinary "Buffet" nourishes your skin like a smorgassboard fills up your tummy!  It is a water based serum (waterbased solutions and suspensions are always applied to your skin first - before heavier oil based products and creams as they cannot penetrate these products and deliver active ingredients) developed to target multiple signs of ageing.  It is a powerful cocktail of peptides, hyaluronic acid and amino acids.  The combination of 6 peptide complexes helps diminish fine lines and dynamic facial folds whilst the hyaluronic acid plumps and hydrates the skin for a firmer look and feel.  A blend of amino acids helps to stimulate collagen production for a hydrated and younger looking complexion.  Mixed with Drunk Elephant B-Hydra (I'll tell you about this tomorrow morning!) its "yummy" for your skin!

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My Skincare Routine over 7 Days - Morning and Evening - Monday Morning

Monday Morning

I never used to be a big fan of toners - thinking if my skin was freshly washed and clean I could just proceed to the next step without using one.  How wrong I was!  A toner not only removes any traces of cleanser or debris ont he skin but also moisturises and hydrates the skin ready for the next step.  It has become and essential part of my daily routine and this product - #biodermahydrabiotonique is, in my eyes, "liquid gold" for my skin.  it is moisture generating and perfect for sensitive skin.  I LOVE it!!

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