*Samaya Ayurvedic Pitta Renewing Exfoliant
This creamy exfoliator is great if you have sensitive or redness prone skin, the lightweight formula combines natural fruit enzymes and Botanical actives to gently remove dirt, makeup and grease to promote cell renewal and even out skin tone without irritation. The Samaya exfoliant requires no scrubbing which is fantastic, simply apply, leave on for 20 minutes, and rinse off, so if you are prone to irritation this is the perfect non-abrasive exfoliator. There are such a wide range of wonderful, natural and effective ingredients in this exfoliator, this is well worth the price tag, think spa quality at home.
- Jasmine flower extract – to soothe sensitive skin, reduce redness, and tone gently.
- Gotu kola oil – boosts collagen, supports healing, and strengthens sensitive skin
- Neem oil – purifies, calms irritation, and helps prevent breakouts.
- Saffron extract – brightens skin tone, improves radiance, and supports even pigmentation.
- Aloe vera leaf juice – soothes, cools, and replenishes moisture.
- Vitamin E – softens skin, offers antioxidant protection, and supports repair.
The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
This is the cool looking pink serum, if you haven’t seen it before it looks so fun and unusual (it gets its pink colour from vitamin B12). As with a lot of my skincare, I’m always looking for products that help calm redness and protect my skin, and I think this serum is one of the best I have found. It has so many ingredients which are all focused around being gentle, protecting, soothing, strengthening for your skins’ barrier whilst reducing irritation and redness. I really loved this serum and will be getting another bottle ASAP. I always forget how affordable The Ordinary products are.
- Vitamin B12 – reduces visible redness and dryness.
- Gallic acid derivatives – calms and soothes irritated skin.
- Bisabolol – alleviates redness and discomfort.
- Soothing complex – eases tightness and irritation.
- Centella asiatica phytotechnologies – protects against external irritants and supports calms skin.
Super Facialist Vitamin C Brightening Polish Wash
This took me a while to use up, because you need so little product, a little bit is very effective. I would say this is a gentle exfoliator, with a lightweight gel texture, packed with biodegradable microbeads that exfoliate away dead skin and daily grime. I used it at least 2 times a week, it’s been perfect for keeping my skin smooth. It is enriched with ferulic acid plus vitamins C and E, it helps brighten dull skin and smooth rough patches, especially around the nose and chin. My complexion has looked fresher and more radiant, and my makeup goes on like a dream after using it – my skin feels soft, clean, and glowy. A great, affordable exfoliator, it doesn’t irritate or strip the skin. I highly recommend it.
Aveeno Nourishing Oat Cleanser
I thought this product was just OK, didn’t blow me away, and I really didn’t look forward to using it up. I wear SPF every day, and I felt like this cleanser left behind a residue and made my skin feel like it wasn’t properly cleansed. I know this is a gentle formula, but I think it is lacking in being able to clean your skin if you are wearing makeup or SPF. I am sure it would be better if you used it as a morning cleanser, but I like a deeper clean and this didn’t cut it.
Garnier Rose Toner
You can’t go wrong with Garnier toners. They’re affordable, effective, and there’s a version for every skin type. I’ve used loads over the years and liked them all. I get redness on my cheeks, especially in colder months, and this rose toner is always gentle and calming. It’s one I keep repurchasing – a forever favourite
We can see that I like gentle products that soothe and calm my skin, as well as brighten. If you have any recommendations of products you have been enjoying.
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