New skin care regime & fave make up products

Now and again my skin gets sick of the current regime and breaks out! (Argh!) I try masks and detox but if it keeps happening its time for a change!

I've always wanted to try clinique and decided this time to give it a go!

So far....it's the best thing I've ever tried! My skin literally cleared up in 3 days! Amazing!

I chose the 3 step starter pack as it's almost like sample sizes (travel sizes) for £20. I was worried I wouldn't get on with it. But even if I didn't it wouldn't matter as clinique would give a full refund if it wasn't suitable! Fab!

I also use the rinse off foaming cleanser prior to the 3 step for when I'm wearing make up to clear all this off thoroughly first. It leaves my skin feeling soft and cleaner than it's felt in a long time!

Having said this I don't think you need to spend massive amounts on products. But I choose to spend a lot on my cleansing products as I've gotten older. 

I do however mix up my make up. For instance I use a Garnier BB cream which I find 100% better than a Mac one I used previously. 

I use Dior show iconic over curl mascara when I can. I find it the most beautiful easy mascara to use! And it gives me thick full lashes which I love. I really like the "false eyelash" look. RRP £23 

But if I'm having a purse tightening month (we all have them) I find maybelline  colossal and maybelline big eyes mascara are also amazing. Maybelline big eyes mascara is particularly great for the lower lashes. It has a seperate brush for top and bottom. These can usually be picked up for around £7 each. And usually in either boots or superdrug you can pick up maybelline products 3 for 2. 

Eyeliner I love the dramatic flick on the end ala Lauren Conrad! I think it looks really feminine and cool! 

The best eyeliner I find for this is loreal super liner. I find it really easy to glide on and get the small flick I want for day time and more dramatic flick for evening. Perfect! 

For powder my preference is Mac pressed powder which works great on my combination skin. It makes it matt and rids me of the dreaded shine!! RRP £20 

But if I run out max factor pressed powder translucent does a great job also making my skin look matt and shine free! And much more affordable at around £5

I buy as many of my products as I can from Boots or Superdrug to ensure I collect points!! They build up over the year ladies believe me! 

For blush my preference is mac powder blush RRP £18

But Bourjour blush in rose is a very similar colour to the mac shades I like and comes with the cutest teeny mirror compact and small curved brush RRP £7.99 

Any look can be achieved on a budget. No 7, Rimmel and even 17 have some great affordable alternatives. 

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