For all you beauties I have done a very useful post which I have been meaning to do for a while.. We all buy brushes, some perhaps more than others (unnecessarily like me =O) We often use them a lot, apply makeup but when it comes to cleaning we often neglect them, or this routine becomes so long! Which obviously can't be good as there will be a build up of bacteria. and so on...

However this is a post on what to use for cleaning your brushes, I have already mentioned in my other posts that I use shampoo and conditioner, some people use fancy brush cleansers, I also have the mac cleanser for a quick everyday cleanse. My step by step process on how to clean brushes will be linked here :)

Buying a separate brush cleanser may not be up everyone's street, and using shampoo followed by conditioner may be a long process as well, and often your brushes will smell like your hair (if you like that then it's ok, I find it weird if I'm honest, because when I change up shampoo's some of them smell stronger than others, it's cool on the hair people not on my face!)

I have been trying just normal anti bacterial hand wash here and there without intention and realised, hang on a second, (fancy revelation music here**) TADA! This actually cleans my brushes really well, gets rid of all the nasty gunk and bacteria as well as making them very soft! This is also waaay quicker and cheaper! I still use the same process in cleaning them. And by the way you don't need no  fancy ones posh nosh hand washes just what you use to clean your hands with! Any brand any make. The one below is the one I am currently using.

 

Hope you liked this post! Will be trying to update more often now :) any suggestions or questions, comment below or even on my Instagram @yasmiinella

Thanks for reading dolls, 
Yasmin ♥

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My drugstore SPF?

As we are in the middle of the summer, I tend to forget the most basic and important step in my day to day routine, of course SPF! and I mean a high SPF like say 50+ It's very important to protect your skin against the weather including sun protection humidity etc. I think I have found my drugstore dupe for the Kiehls.. Yay me!!

KIEL'S Ultra Light Daily UV Defence

I haven't heard a lot of good drugstore SPF's and I know most high-end ones are very good but they do come along with an expensive price tag. For example the Kiehl's Ultra light daily UV defence, which is one that I have been long thinking about purchasing as it is one of the most raved about on Youtube and the blog world but the price tag of £31 always put me off. I was just about to buy it as  gave up on finding something as good but cheaper but than once again thought and decided to take home a sample instead.

I did really like it as it's like a moisturiser and primer in one however before I go back to Kiehl's I decided doing further research in case I do come across a cheaper alternative! Proud to say I have!!

 

SOAP & GLORY Make Yourself Youthful Sunshield SuperFluid

None other than soap and glory, which is one of my favourite brands of the high street. Soap and glory sun shield contains the same SPF 50+ as the Kiehl's and also protection against UVA rays and UVB rays. Already liking this product. S&G has Vitamin C and E which is really good for the skin as we all know and also Liposhield HEV melanin which protects against aging skin and pigmentation- all good stuff.

The Difference-

Its a thin liquid that quickly melts into your skin, which I will say is a tad more lighter in consistency than the Kiehls. Kiehls I will say is fragrance free but this does have a hint of gentle fragrance which isn't too noticeable but I guess soap and glory isn't soap and glory without their signature smells! haha! This product also combats oily skin as it's slightly matte-fying which is all good for the summer whether because although I have dry skin, a day out in London in this weather does tend to make my face a bit glowy- not in a good way!

Oh the last thing which I have to highlight, soap and glory's sun shield was a fraction of the price costing £15, that's an amazing deal of saving £16! but still having the benefits. and I haven't even included all the amazing 3 for 2 offers and promotion deals you can get on soap and glory in Boots :) And guys how cute it the packaging! It is so compact, like the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation bottle! Love it!

I usually apply my moisturiser, then apply a little of this on my face, al though it looks yellowish, I promise you it is clear on the face.. I then carry on with my makeup routine.

 

 

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Evening skincare routine

It wasn't very long ago that I posted my morning skin care routine and I didn't want to leave a big gap (as what accidently tends to happen) I thought I would show you lovely beauties my evening skin care routine. When I say evening skincare routine what I mean is makeup removing routine at night. The first part is when I remove makeup and second part is before sleep :) I will only talk about products in detail they haven't been mentioned already in my morning skin care routine here.

Quick make up removing

So I have all that makeup you know 'mascara and the rest not going to list everything'. I start with makeup wipes, I used to use simple but recently changed to say yes to cucumber wipes which I'm not that happy with, (I'm trying to use them up) but I only use them for my eye makeup so it's okai. So before I get any 'oh my god she uses wipes' I'm guilty! But I do only use for the eyes yhh and any lippy. I recently brought the 'YES to grapefruit wipes' which I so prefer over the cucumber ones.

 

Two step cleanse- lotion and oil

Secondly I do a 2 step cleanse, first with a lotion- organic purity cleansing lotion to remove my makeup then with an oil cleanser Merumaya cleanser to clean my skin. I massage this into my skin and slowly add water and massage further until the oil turns into a milk cleanser, I use a hot cloth to remove (any will do even a flannel) I rinse my face with warm water.

 

Face mask

I usually apply a face mask- use different ones on different days depending on my skin. Then take a shower after this step then move onto the second stage of cleansing. I will hopefully be doing different masks post, I know I did promise along time ago and I don't what happened in the time in between but will do soon, and also a post on natural masks :)

Exfoliating and or toner
I use cotton pads and my exfoliating toner all over my face- this acts as a very gentle exfoliate. I use this only twice a week as exfoliators can stripe the skin, I use my lush toner or other days.
 

 

 

Serum

I use my serum ester lauder- or I sometimes use my La Roche Posay or the vitamin E by Body shop by tapping motion on my skin. A serum helps to get into the deeper layers of the skin.

 

 

Night cream
Now time for my night cream- love Origins Nightamins packed full of with vitamins and minerals, its a really thick nourishing cream. At night our skin is often repairing itself.

 

 

Eye cream and Lip balm

I use my eye cream again in the night and of course a lip balm because my lips are usually dry.

Spots

If  have any spots I apply the Origins spot remover on any spots as it dries out the spot.

Although this may seem so long for some people I have been forcing myself to keep up and do this routine as looking after your skin is essential and investing in skin. Makeup should come after skincare. Also you skin repairs itself during the night so it's essentials to give the right vitmains and oils.

All of the above products can be brought from Boots and other department stores, except the Merumaya cleansing oil from John Lewis. the organic cleansing lotion from Hollands and Barrats.

I have also done my morning skincare routine.

Thanks for reading dolls, 

Yasmin ♥

 

 

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Morning skincare routine

 

Obviously I use products depending on how my skin is that day but this is my basic morning cleansing routine that I use on most days. I have done one previously but my skincare has vastly changed so I thought an update was due...

 

Before I begin my post I wanted to discuss my skin, I'm 21 years old, I have very dehydrated skin (I do drink water! maybe not enough I guess) my skin is dry mainly on my forehead and nose, and gets flaky on my forehead. on the rest of my face I would say normal to dry. And I get breakouts, they disappear then come back then disappear again..

 

Cleanser

If my skin looks a bit rough or still have a little bit of makeup residue and I think it needs a bit of clean I use purity cleansing lotion by organic skincare can be purchased from Hollands and Barrats for £5.25, it's a gentle lotion using natural organic ingredients. It cleanses very well and is actually Lisa Eldrige's recommendation. Or I just use a nice fresh scrub or face wash e.g. the apricot scrub.

 

Toner

I use the lush Eau Roma water toner which can also be used a spot of hydration throughout the day, its again very gentle. I like that its a spray without faffing about looking for cotton pads. can be used on even on those with sensitive skin cost 3.95 from Lush and has rose water that calms redness as well as lavender water that balances and softens the skin. 

Serum

If my skin is feeling quite spotty or I can feel them breakouts I like to use my La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo (I love this stuff, highly recommend!!) I use it like a serum under my moisturiser both day and night. I have seen my skin improve with this. This can be purchased from boots for £15.50 and there are always good offers on. This is aimed for oily blemish-prone skin but again even those sensitive skin types can use it, I mean I have dry skin and it's perfectly fine on me. This reminds me I actually need to repurchase a new one as mine is coming to an end but still trying to squeeze out the last bit of quantity haha

 

Spot Treatment

Again optional if there are spots, simple spot zapper, I just use it to dab it on the spots, it has a cooling sensation has chamomile. This stuff actually works, I notice the spot reduced in size. Although I use the Effaclar Duo, I use this on the spot itself, you can buy from Savers for 2 or £3.99 or  boots sell this for £5.49

 

 

Moisturiser

For moisturising, as I have quite dehydrated skin, I really like using the Clinique moisture surge extended thirst relief.. I was using the Origins Ginzing moisturiser which I thought was too light in consistency and didn't do much, although it's only been a month or two that I have been using the Clinique moisturiser, I do really like it and it's one I will repurchase unless I find a cheaper alternate. It's thick but once on the skin it sinks in quick, and when you put it on a noticeable hydration sinks in like someone literally splashed some hydration on your face! Haha. I also tried the kiels ultra facial cream which has 24hour lasting hydration but I still prefer this over that. retails for £34, you can buy it in Boots and department stores

 

 

Eye Cream

Lastly one step that most people miss out or think it's not that important but when your in your 20's you should start using an eye cream. This is essential as the skin under our eye is very delicate and thin. The Kiels creamy eye treatment is perfect as it has avocado which is excellent for under the eyes, dark circles, lines. John Lewis sell this for £20, you can also buy from other department stores and Kiels own store.

 

 

Lip balm

Oh nearly forgot lip balm, of course I have lots of different ones including drugstore ones, however I love  Dior crème de rose lip balm a lot and it's by far my favourite, as my lips tend to blister is I use lip balms (wierdly) this one makes my lips so soft! And perfect for lipstick costing £20 and can buy from Debenhams and other department stores and Boots.

 

 

 

I think I will post my night routine separately as this post has become quite long haha, I need an SPF so if you guys know any good one please recommended below, I don't mind drugstore or high end as long as it's good xx

 

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Yasmin ♥

 

 

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Pamper evening!

Girly night in and things to do? Well why not give yourself a pamper evening!? I personally love pamper evenings, a chance to try new products as well as luxurious things and feel special haha! I usually do these when i'm bored, or feeling like a nice relaxing bath usually twice a month or more. I usually like taking baths and showers in the evening before bed time, as it helps me relax, hence the title pamper "evening" but you may have these any time of the day!

Starting with hair... I wash my hair with shampoo and follow up with a leave in conditioner. I have this shower cap so my hair doesn't get wet while i'm soaked in the bath.

Now on to the bath itself, I fill it up, and use bath bombs from lush which smell so nice, look pretty amazing and also make my body feel really nice. Let's not forget about the candles shall we... important step in relaxing. I love Yankees candles and few ones from Primark that I use just for the pretty lighting they give.

Make sure to get a nice cold glass of water, as you may get dehydrated from the heat and steam. I forgot to take a picture of mine so I had to secretly get it from google! lol

While my bath is running I love to remove any makeup I may have, first starting with simple wipes, then using my Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser along with my Foreo Luna mini to massage my face.

yes I mentioned bath bombs from lush, and here are many pictures taken to show you this bath bomb called dragons egg.

now while i'm soaking in the bath I scrub myself using the soap and glory sugar crush body scrub, really is exfoliating.

after I have been in the bath chilling for a while, I let all the water go and wash myself including my hair, and on my body I use the shower oil by Loccitaine. this shower oil is really good if you also shave your legs as it leaves it very soft.

dried myself with a towel, and my hair wrapped up in turby towel I first scrub my lips then apply a face mask and leave this on for about ten minutes while I apply some body butter by soap and glory all over my body.

after washing my face, I use my Clarins exfoliating toner on some cotton pads, and wipe my face, and finish my using my ester lauder advanced night serum and then my origins hydration mask and leave this on. don't forget you need to put some lip balm on! of course my Dior crème de rose! and some eye cream.

Moving on to hair, I sprayed some of this Brazilian keratin therapy on my hair especially the ends, and brushed it out using my tangle teaser and blow dried my hair.

no pamper evening is complete without your nails, and I already had some nail polish on so first I removed this using my bourjois dissolvent miraculeux literally takes a second, wash my hands as it smells of nail polish remover then applied this burgundy nail polish and put some hand cream on!

Hope you enjoyed all the pictures, and enjoying having your own pamper evening :)
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