Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Kit & Skincare | Alivia

helloooooo beautiful people,

welcome back to my blog (its newly designed tehe pretttyyyyyy), I hope you're all well and good ( and for those revising I hope you aren't struggling as much as me ooooops ) !!

SO!...todays blogpost is on the Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Kit and also just a general little chitchat about skincare (we gota keep them pretty little faces looking good haven't we?!). I hope its not just me, but this cold, snowy weather just completely dries out my face, and leaves me with big red patches on my face, which then leads to feeling self-conscious. I also think that dry skin means patchy, flaky makeup application (emotional I know). I always use lots of moisturizer but it just wasn't seeming to work, and my face was just dull and lifeless and I just needed some of my summer glow back so I decided I needed a proper skincare routine. After being recommended the Dermalogica skincare collection, I had a little browse and picked out the 'Breakout Clearing Kit' - considering my spot collection was also increasing (it was just going from bad to worse really!!!). Now this set includes travel-sized components as I thought, if I like these products after using the little bottles, I can buy the full-sized ones in the future (efficiency at its finest yes?).

SO...in this set you receive;

 

1 x Breakout Clearing Foam Wash

1 x Breakout Clearing All Over Toner

1 x Breakout Clearing Daytime Treatment

1 x Breakout Clearing Overnight Treatment

1 x Oil Clearing Matte Moisturizer SPF15

GIFT: Breakout Clearing Cooling Masque (sample)

 

Considering everything that wasn't looking great on my skin,  this set looked perfect and so cute!

 

Breakout Clearing Foam Wash:

This stuff is really brilliant, leaves my face fresh morning and night, and gives my skin such a healthy looking glow!!!

 

 

 

Breakout Clearing All Over Toner:

THIS STUFF SMELLS BLOODY GORGEOUS. Beside the smell, a few sprays of this onto a cotton pad and a wipe over my face just makes my skin FEEL clean (nothing better than going to sleep with a fresh face right!!??)

 

 

 

Breakout Clearing Daytime Treatment:

This product is similar to the Matte Moisturizer, however I only use this product in the day if my skin is feeling super, super dry, or the weather is super, super cold and so therefore, I would need lots of moisture on my face. This product is a treatment, and so is thicker on the skin. Beautiful treatment that works miracles, especially when using the Overnight Treatment as well!

 

 

 

Breakout Clearing Overnight Treatment:

I just love putting this treatment on my little face when I go to sleep. It smells gorgeous, sinks in well (we don't want our faces sticking to our pillows), and when I wake up, my skin is genuinely as smooth as a babies bum!!

 

 

 

Oil Clearing Matte Moisturizer SPF15:

My everyday moisturizer; It has taken away all oil from my t-zone and around my nose. All in all, it is just a fabulous everyday moisturizer! Also due to its SPF15 it will be perfect to carry round in my bag in summer!!! However, because its part of the breakout clearing set, after a few moment of aplication it has already abaorbes which makes it difficult when they applying foundation! Also, because my eyes are sensitive, it stings around my eyes quite a lot so for me, it's not the best thing!

 

 

Breakout Clearing Cooling Masque

Okay im not going to lie..i haven't actually used this yet but it looks just as gorgeous as the other products!!

 

 

 

I bought my set from Selfridges for £23.50 (great price in my opinion!)

 

With the moisturizers and treatments I would suggest applying a fair amount to the skin, not enough and the skin will become dry throughout the day (not what we want!!)

 

As a whole, I am so so so impressed with these products, I have been recommending them to all my friends and family and now to all of you gorgeous readers! My skin is so much more vibrant and healthier looking. The red patches have faded considerably and I feel much more confident in my own skin!!!! Always remember what Zoella taught me...Your skin doesn't define you<3.

 

Do any of you have any amazing skincare products to share? If so, leave them in the comments down below, because i'd love to try them out!!!

 

Lots of love always,

Al x x x

 

 

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My 14 Beauty Favourites of 2014 | Alivia

During 2014 I developed a collection of beauty products, many were great and others not so great! However, during this evening, I have put together 14 of my favourite products from 2014- so here goes..:

1. Real Techniques, Pointed Foundation Brush
I use this brush for my concealer and general crease smoothening and it is absolutely fantastic. Leaves such a smooth, natural finish on the face and is just super soft!!!


2. Primark Fashion Nails
I know what you're thinking! But these are a gift from God!! So, so easy to apply and stay on for 10-14 days (in my past experiences). Available in many different colours and patterns, for very occasion. Cheap and cheerful.

3. Bare Minerals Eyecolour in the colour,Queen Phyllis Matte
I have had this product for a very, very long time and I am simply in love with it. It is so natural and can be used for everyday wear, or even as a base to a more dressy, daring look. Overall just a fantastic, fresh looking eyecolour.

4. Mac Mineralize Moisture Foundation NW20
My all day, every day foundation that leaves me with clear skin, and a very natural looking appearance without looking 'cakey'. It gives a very good coverage for my skin type (if you like full coverage then this may not be the best, try looking at the Mac Studio Fix Foundations) and so I love it!

5. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact (Bronze)
Beautiful little piece of makeup that just adds that glow to your face, emphasising facial structure and giving a warm, healthy looking face.

6. Mac Pressed Blot Powder in Medium Dark
Oh my goodness. A HOLY GRAIL. This product is absolutely AMAZING. Leaves a stunning finish on the skin, natural, healthy and removes all shine. Would 100% recommend this product to everyone! AMAZING.

7. Bare Minerals READY Luminizer in the colour 'The Daydream'
Another Bare Minerals product I have had for a very long time. A great everyday highlight/blush that adds a soft tone in the summer months.

8. Benefit High Beam Highlighter
My favourite highlight ever, so easy to apply, subtle yet very, very effective! Does not give that 'obvious' look like many highlighters do.

9. Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette
STUNNING. IN LOVE. BEAUTIFUL. PINK. GLITTERY. NATURAL.

10. Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer
Light bronze that works very well when contouring. The fact the product is matte makes it very pigmented on the skin, making it blend in to the natural face and enhancing facial structure.

11. Freederm Fast Track Spot Formula
Its an overnight miracle. A small serving of this product onto a spot and overnight it transforms spots form large, red details, to smaller, less obvious detailings. Makes me feel a lot more confident about my skin after developing spots.

12. 17 Instant Glow Wash Off Self Tan in Light Shimmer
My oldest friend, bought for me as part of a present and I can honestly rely on it for a last minute tan in any situation. I adore this product, and so will you (i'm sure of it)! If you aren't into permanent fake-tan then this is definitely the product for you! (if they still sell it, im really not sure!!)

13. Soap and Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash
The smell is like a gift from the heavens. With a fruity/lime fragrance it leaves my body smelling fresh and feeling fresh (works extra well after a soak with Lush Bathbomb- Candy Mountain from personal experience!!)

AND FINALLY...

14. Paco Robanne, Lady Million perfume
Completely and utterly fallen in love, my new signature scent! Many people have complimented me on this perfume when I've been out! (one of my favourite compliments ever aswell!!)

So there it is, my 14 beauty favourites from 2014, I hope you liked them and if you have any favourites of your own please do comment them down below and I will try them out!!!

Thanks so much,
lots of love always..

Al x x x