Skin Potions!
I have never been one to pay particular attention to my
skin, neither have I really had a skin-care regime; I just ‘go with the flow!’
I like applying make-up, any day, any time! I tell myself
as long as I can slap something on and give the illusion of a good, ‘glowy’ and clear skin, I have got no ‘wahala’;
but ‘Nah!’ I have learnt what is underneath that pile of makeup is quite
important to take care of too.
I am all-in with using natural products on the skin: tomatoes,
potatoes, aloe-vera, cucumbers, eggs, honey… The list goes on. I still do, but
lately I have been leaning to-wards the under-listed products and they have
made my Melanin ‘pop’ even more.馃槏
For some reason I used to feel if I don’t have makeup on,
the ‘sky will fall’. Lol.
Lately, I am embracing my clear, radiant, bare-skin like ‘kilode?’馃槉
Also the ‘Naija’ weather made
an honest naturalista of me馃槯. Kai! The heat can fry your brain talk-less of the foundation on your face, I have
steered-clear of a lot of makeup, in fact barely any makeup; and my children
are grateful for this. Lol! That means “mum gets ready on time”…Hehehe!
In a nut-shell, I started a routine last year, and it has
worked pretty well for me.
So here we go!
Garnier Skin
Active Micellar Cleansing Gel Wash.
I have used quite a few face-washes;
this is not particularly my favourite, but it gets the job done. It does not overly dry-out my skin [which I
like]; rinses-off easily; does not irritate my skin, and leaves my face
cleansed, soft and fresh. Plus, it does not have a fragrance [in case you are
sensitive to that].
I use it twice-a-day, in the morning and at night. I apply a
pump or two, massage it in-to my skin and rinse with warm water.
Garnier Skin Active Micellar
Cleansing Water:
I have been using this for over 2 years and I absolutely love it! It takes off my makeup like magic.
My eyes are quite sensitive, but this works very well_ it does not irritate them at all. You can use it in cleaning around
your eyes and your lips.
I use the Simple Micellar Cleansing Wipes, then I use this to take-off my makeup with
a cotton-pad, before using the Garnier Face Gel.
Garnier SkinActive PureActive 3-in-1 Charcoal:
Nope! Garnier ‘aint’
sponsoring this [yet! 馃槈] They just happen to work well for me.
This is my second tube of this face-product, and it has
been a game-changer.
It ‘triples’ as a face-wash, scrub and mask. Awesome!
It leaves the skin feeling soooo fresh and soft.
Y’all know imma oily-skinned gal with large pores
and few ‘black-heads’? This, does the trick_ controls my ‘oil’/shine and
reduces my pores.
I use this 2-3 times-a-week as a face-mask; on other days I inter-change
it with the next product about to be mentioned as a face-wash and a face-scrub.
Garnier SkinActive PureActive 3 in 1 Charcoal
Garnier SkinActive PureActive 3 in 1 Charcoal
Garnier SkinActive PureActive 3-in-1 Clay:
The same idea as the one above, but in ‘Clay’; this product
makes my skin super soft , smooth and fresh.
It works pretty well on oily-skin; exfoliates well; minimises
break-outs, and black-heads.
Did I mention it leaves your skin looking soft and fresh? Oh
yes it does!
Would I recommend this… yes!
Would I re-purchase? Yes!
Clean & Clear Deep Cleansing
Lotion:
OM*! This is by far one of the best cleansers I have used, especially
if you have got acne, or are prone to it.
Since I started using this, I get less break-outs [even at that time of the month!馃槻].
It gets under the pores and really cleans it. I use it in the mornings and in the evenings, and
it gets all the makeup, dirt and grease off.
Do note it does sting_ it will feel like your face is on fire [a bit], but as time goes on, you would not feel it as such.
Do note it does sting_ it will feel like your face is on fire [a bit], but as time goes on, you would not feel it as such.
One of my best skin products; I absolutely like, and
absolutely recommend it, and will absolutely repurchase. J
Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner:
At first I did not see anything special about this toner.
Now, I use it a lot! Especially after using products with alcohol that causes my skin to feel dry, I require some-thing to ‘prep’ my skin before
I start ‘loading-on’ the serums.
So after using the cleansing-lotion, I use this to remove
any other trace of dirt or make-up [rarely see any]; while my face is still ‘wet
with the toner’, I apply my next face product.
It works quite well when I follow this process.
It feels fresh on the skin and it smells good.
Would I recommend? Uhmmmm!
Would I repurchase? Uhmmmm!
[Trying-out another, called Skin Doctor Toner_ I should do well to keep you updated
on it].
O.K., now to the skin-care part… we are all but done with
all the cleansing and exfoliating. Your skin is now prepped for it's dose of goodies 馃榾
Lanc么me Genefique Youth Serum:
This is the best thing that has happened to my skin!
I started using this product late last year [2017], and I
can sure tell the difference. From then, I have been totally ‘hooked’. Its
effect is almost immediate. It leaves your skin looking really soft, smooth and
rich... yep rich! It is so alluring; you can feel and see your
skin glowing, like ‘some-thing out-of-this-world’ was added to this serum. I like how quickly it gets absorbed into my
skin, and when you apply it, it is not at all greasy or oily.
The only ‘wahala’ is the price.L馃槒
The only ‘wahala’ is the price.L馃槒
It fills-in fine lines on the face, evens skin-tone and
leaves the skin looking healthy, ‘happy’ and at its best. Another plus: it
makes your makeup go on smoothly [whether it is an over-the-counter, drug-store
buy or a high-end purchase].
I think it is safe to say this is one of Lanc么me’s best
product; it is pricey [a bit on the ‘boujee side ) J
Would I recommend it? Most Definitely! [Especially if you are
a-O.K. with a bit of splurging]
Lancome Youth Activating Serum
Lancome Youth Activating Serum
Tasha Water Gel:
Ok first, a short story on how I got to get this moisturiser 馃檱:
So I was at a Sephora-shop_ I actually went there to get the Fenty Foundation many had been raving about [a story for another day], when I decided to get a Mattifying Primer, I had tried ‘tonnes’ of primers and had not been really impressed with many of them. I asked one of the employee at Sephora for a really good Mattifying Primer.
I was encouraged to “Try this!” I had.
“Oh, try this one…“ My response: “Oh, I’ve got that.”
“O.K., how about this?“ Yep!
“And this one, it's really good for oily-skin!“ Uhmmm, that one did not really do much for me, I’ve tried that as well.”
So I was at a Sephora-shop_ I actually went there to get the Fenty Foundation many had been raving about [a story for another day], when I decided to get a Mattifying Primer, I had tried ‘tonnes’ of primers and had not been really impressed with many of them. I asked one of the employee at Sephora for a really good Mattifying Primer.
I was encouraged to “Try this!” I had.
“Oh, try this one…“ My response: “Oh, I’ve got that.”
“O.K., how about this?“ Yep!
“And this one, it's really good for oily-skin!“ Uhmmm, that one did not really do much for me, I’ve tried that as well.”
She probably got a bit stuck on what to recommend. I do not
recall what happened, but she referred me to another lady
[she was certainly more mature, had really good skin with less makeup on馃槻].
I said, “Hi! Would you please recommend a really good mattifying face-primer? I have tried the few your colleague suggested.
I said, “Hi! Would you please recommend a really good mattifying face-primer? I have tried the few your colleague suggested.
What she said completely changed my perception...
You want to know what she said?
(‘Oya’ beg, beg, beeeeegggg
me! ) Hehehe!
O.K.!
She said, with a smile, “Gurrlllllll…
Embrace your oils! Embrace your natural-oils. Don’t try to stop it! Embrace it!
Mind you, this advice was coming from a much older lady,
whose skin was glowing and dancing ‘Shaku’ from a distance. 馃槀
I let her words sink-in, and then she told me what I already
knew [but probably did not attach as much value prior?]. She asked if I use a
moisturiser. I said "not really, I do use a serum though". “Nah” she said, you want a water-based moisturiser. She tried one on
the back of my hand: I was ‘pronto’ sold on it.
That was how I got
the Tacha Water Gel. Story not exactly necessary, but you know how we do it!J
This has changed my makeup game big-time!
I apply a pump of the serum, let it soak-in, then I apply
one pump of the Tacha… gel as a moisturiser on my face and neck.
There is a hint of gold pigment in it that is very pretty,
and it is translucent.
I do like this product ; I use it in the mornings, only before
I apply my make-up.
I do recommend it! (but for the price馃樁)
Olay Total Effect 7-in-1:
This is really good stuff, me likey!
‘Combos’ as a serum, moisturiser with S.P.F.
It feels rich when I apply it; it dries fast and leaves my skin
very moisturised without it looking greasy; it gets absorbed quickly; and my
skin looks radiant and ‘soft’.
I also like the fragrance. I use this some mornings before
going to the gymnasium or when I intend to go make-up free.
Price point, obviously better than the Lanc么me. :)
Recommend? yep yep!
Recommend? yep yep!
Lanc么me Visionnaire Advanced Multi-Correcting Cream:
I got this in a set with the Genefique serum; it was a very
good deal!
It does make my skin look radiant, plus, I only require a
little bit.
Nothing particularly fantastic about it, although I like it
under my makeup .
Would I repurchase? I do not think so!
Recommend? Uhmmmm
so so!
Lanc么me Visionaire Advanced Multi-Correcting Gel in Oil:
This was also part of the set with the Genefique serum, but
I do prefer this to the Correcting-cream.
I use this at night after using the serum, and I wake-up with
my skin feeling [I want to believe looking] refreshed. I have noticed a
difference using this product, texture and wrinkle-wise [especially on my fore-head].
Great stuff!
Repurchase? Oh yes!
Recommend? By all means!
Lanc么me Genifique Yeux Light Pearl Eye Illuminator:
Oh my goodness! This has helped my ‘puffy-eyes’_ I have dark-circles under my eyes, and this has slightly reduced it. It has
no fragrance, and it is not irritating.
I also like the applicator [tear-drop shaped], helps with ‘massaging
the under-eyes’.
I use this after cleansing my face and after applying the
serum; it is light in consistency, but it is so ‘refreshing’. I also enjoy the ‘cooling-effect’
of the steel-tip [on the applicator].
I use it in the mornings and at night.Lancome Genifique Pearl Eye Illuminator
Okidoke!... So what is/are your skin potions? 馃槈
Thanks for stopping by!
xoxox
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