Tried & Tested Skincare!

Firstly I believe skincare is very personal and what works for one person may not work for another, I guess that is why the skincare industry is so big as companies are dying to create that perfect product that appeals to everyone.

All my life I have had problematic skin, my skin is oily/combination with a dry nose! Yes, try finding a product that suits that skin type. I generally suffer with breakouts however as I have got older I have come to realise that my diet and lack of water have had a huge impact on my skin.

If you have read my Lush Christmas & Halloween Haul you will have seen that I picked up Bûche de Noël, a facial cleanser that is limited addition over the festive season.



I have never used a cleanser from Lush before but I was excited to give it a go. Firstly I was not so keen on the scent but I did not let that put me off, the idea is that you scoop out the amount of cleanser you need and add a little bit of water and use your hands to rub the mixture together until it forms a paste. I must admit that when I first tried this I found the feeling very strange (I normally just use a cleanser that is smooth) and a little bit like putting porridge on my face (not that I have done that before!) however the second and third time I started to look forward to my cleansing routine. It became a few minutes out of my day that I could relax and feel like I was giving my skin a treat. The amount of cleanser that I have used is such a small amount as when you add the water it helps the product go further.

Bûche de Noël:

'helps to bring back radiance to wintry skin

sweet almonds, kaolin and fruits gently buff and clean

Cocoa butter softens the skin

balance is restored by its fragrant essential oils'

I have been using this cleanser in conjunction with another product which I will get onto and I can honestly say my skin feels a lot softer and smoother.

I would defiantly recommend this cleanser to anyone looking to change there skin care routine for the winter months. The cleanser £6.50 for 100mls, so depending on what you are currently using or your budget I think that this is quite affordable considering how long the product will last.

A great thing that I love and admire about Lush is that they never force products onto you, they are more keen to match you with the right product than you pay for a product that you don't like or that doesn't suit you. With that being said if you go into a Lush store and have a genuine interest in purchasing this cleanser then ask if you could have a sample, Lush are normally good like that and as I mentioned earlier skincare is so personal so having a sample is a good way to see if the product is right for you.

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Alongside Bûche de Noël, I have also been using a Foryou exfoliator, E1. I was kindly sent this sample to try and I am no way being paid or sponsored by Foryou Skincare.



The E1 exfoliator contains salicylic acid which helps to, in my opinion remove the dead skin and leave you with soft plump skin.  I have been using this alongside Bûche de Noël however this exfoliator can be used on its own and even daily which impressed me, as normally exfoliators are too harsh to be used daily.

The exfoliator is very pleasant to use, no unpleasant or overpowering scent, It has very little smell and it is very natural/herbal so it does not interfere with any other products I use.

The texture is so enjoyable to use. The exfoliator feels very moisturising and the grains are just the right consistency. They are large enough to exfoliate the skin yet not to harsh that it scratches the skin, and yet not too small that it is too smooth.

After using the exfoliator immediately after my skin is noticeable brighter and feels a lot smoother. At the moment it has not broken me out or irritated my skin and I can feel a noticeable difference in my skin using both products combined.

My blemishes have calmed down and my skin looks more radiant and smoother. This exfoliator costs £25 for 150mls however it is currently down to £20 so it is a little bit cheaper at the moment. Again I would recommend trying a sample as personally I would see this as a considered purchase, Foryou skincare have also made sure that you can try before you commit to the full size by offering a sample size for £1 which I would recommend doing before purchasing the full size.

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I have included a before and after photo, make up free to allow you to see the difference in my skin.



I have really been enjoying both products and finally cleansing has become a treat!

Thank you for reading

Tracy xx