Garnier Oil-infused micellar water

As a firm favourite amongst the blogging-world, it wont come as a surprise when I say how much I love Garnier's Micellar Water. With it's simple yet effective way of removing make-up, it's every beauty-lovers dream product. So when I spotted Garnier's new Oil-infused Micellar Water sitting on the shelf at my local Boots, I knew instantly that this was a product I needed to try for myself.

With a simple twist on the classic formula - yep you guessed it, oil! - the new Micellar Water claims to remove both waterproof and long-wear make-up whilst remaining gentle enough for use on dry/sensitive skin. Garnier claims this is possible thanks to the combination of oils that work to dissolve tough make-up whilst leaving skin feeling well cleansed & nourished.

As someone that has always suffered with dry & sensitive skin, I was both excited & sceptical about this product. I was longing for something to leave my skin feeling soothed & soft, but was also a little concerned that the adding oils into my skincare routine would result in an unwanted breakout. However I decided to bite the bullet & test the new Micellar Water to see if it really would make a difference to my skin.

After testing for a few weeks I'm extremely happy to announce I have fallen in love with this product. Not only does it quickly & effectively remove make-up - it also leaves my skin feeling well moisturised & soft (no break-outs in sight.. yay!). I also love to use this product as part of my morning routine as I find it instantly awakens my skin whilst creating a perfect, soft base for foundation.

I personally either love to use this product by itself on days when not wearing much make-up (on full make-up days I tend to use my classic Micellar Water followed by a cream cleanser) or as a morning cleanser to ensure my skin is squeaky clean first thing.

If you love Garnier's Micellar Water & have dry and/or sensitive skin, I honestly couldn't recommend this product enough. Currently retailing for £5.99 from either Boots or Superdrug this is a budget friendly cleanser has quickly become my go-to Micellar Water.

Have you tried the Oil Infused Micellar Water?

If so what are your thoughts?

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Winter Skincare Routine

Any beauty-lover knows the importance of a good skincare routine. So for today's post, I thought I'd share the combination of products that I find perfect for leaving my skin feeling clean & healthy - especially in the winter months.

Step 1: Remove Make-up 

As much as I love wearing make-up there's something so satisfying about taking it all off at the end of the day. So to ensure the bulk of make-up is removed I use Simple's Micellar Water. I love that Simple is designed for sensitive skin & I personally find this product is perfect for gentle, yet effective make-up removal. Simple's Micellar water retails for around the £4.50 mark for 200ml. 

Step 2: Cleanse

After removing my make-up I like to ensure my skin is fully clean with any remaining traces of dirt/make-up washed away. To do this I gently massage the Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanse and Polish into damp skin before wiping off with a cotton round. Although slightly on the pricier side (a 100ml pump costs around £14.00), I honestly think this is a product that is worth every penny. In fact it removes even the most stubborn of mascaras *I'm looking at you Benefit's Their Real*. 

Step 3: Moisturise 

The final step in my routine is one that is especially important in the winter - moisturising. As someone who suffers with dry skin, I find Superdrug's coconut oil perfect for use as a daily moisturiser. To use, I melt a small amount of  between my hands & then gently massage it into my skin. Superdrug's Coconut oil retails at £2.49 for 125ml. To read a full review on this product click here.  

I love having a little nose at posts like this & find it a great way to discover new products. I hope you enjoyed a little insight into my current winter skin-care routine. Let me know you're current favourite skincare products in the comments. 

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Garnier Micellar Water - Review

I know, I know - I am very late when it comes to jumping on the Micellar Water bandwagon. However - as much as I love using new products - I've been loving my current evening skincare routine & have been pretty reluctant to mix things up.

That is until I spotted the travel sized version of Garnier's Micellar Water on offer for only £1 in my local boots. At such a bargain I simply couldn't resist trying this product out, with the thought that there's really no loss should the product be disappointing.

I've been testing this product for around a week now & to use I simply dispense the product onto a cotton pad & apply directly to dry skin. I then follow with my Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser to ensure any left over make-up or dirt from the day is washed away. 

Despite having reservations at first, it's safe to say  that I've been pleasantly surprised by Garnier's Micellar Water. In my opinion the product is perfect to use as a "first step" cleanser to quickly remove make-up & day to day dirt without any dry, tight and/or irritated feelings.

Another element that I love about this product is the "no rinse" factor, which is perfect when you're looking to remove make-up effortlessly after a long day.

If you're looking to try Garnier's Micellar Water but - like me - can be a little on the picky side, I'd recommend purchasing the 125ml "mini format" bottle first. However as soon as this bottle comes to an end, I'm sure I'll be re-purchasing the full size.

Have you tried this Micellar Water?

What are your thoughts?

xxx

Garnier "The Marvellous Transformer" review

After coming to the end of my current shampoo and conditioner, I decided that instead of going back to the same old usual products, I'd give something new a try .... I know, I know.. I am wild! 

After walking up and down the isle at my local supermarket for a good twenty minuets, I finally decided on the Garnier Ultimate Blends "The marvellous Transformer" shampoo and conditioner. 

According to the bottles both contain argan and camellia oils and after reading rave reviews on argan oil for years and it's something I've always wanted to try but never really got round to... so this seemed like the perfect opportunity.

Garnier claim that these products will both nourish and add glowing shine to dry, dull hair. Now this was a claim that really stood out to me as I find that my hair - especially the ends - can get pretty dry at times. I'm not sure if this is due to using hair dye to lighten my hair or just how my hair naturally goes at times *sigh*. 

After trying both the shampoo and the conditioner out for the first time last night, I'm happy to say I wasn't disappointed. After using both products and leaving my hair to dry naturally - blow drying always seems like such an effort *lazy girl problems* -   my hair was left feeling soft and very manageable. Bonus - I also noticed how shiny the ends looked whilst out and about in the evening (admittedly it could of been due to the lights outside, but I'd like to believe it was nice and shiny). 

These are currently on offer for around the £2 mark in Tesco, so are very affordable and definitely worth it if, like me, you're a sufferer of dry or damaged hair. 

I'm very excited to try out the other products in the range - if anyone has any recommendations, let me know! 

xxx