Best makeup remover for sensitive skin

I'm sorry. I apologize in advance. I'm truly, deeply sorry, but I can't help myself: I have to write about this. I know what you are probably thinking "well, how useful: she recommends the same products as everyone else!" Well, for this product, you're totally right. 

What? You haven't guessed yet? You don't have a clue what I'm talking about? If I say Bioderma Sensibio H20, does it ring a bell?

Okay so, for those that have been living under a rock, let me explain what this product is: it's a micelle solution that cleanses and removes make-up from sensitive skin. It's a product that can be used daily, in the morning and evening. You just apply it with a cotton, and it doesn't need any rinsing (how convenient!).

And it's just overall great for sensitive skin.

If you don't have sensitive skin, you wouldn't understand. Personally, I  struggle finding good make-up removers because most of them are too harsh for my skin, and leave me with red patches after I use it. But this doesn't do that at all. And even though it's quite expensive, it's worth every penny. Moreover, if you find it too expensive, you have some great dupes: the Garnier Micellar  Cleansing Water, for example, who is lovely too. 

The thing I like the most about this product is that it doesn't break me out, doesn't leave my skin dry or oily. It's just perfect! And it removes make-up like no other: even mascara! 

                                 
Let me know which one you like the most ! xx
J

Bye bye acne ! Lush's Grease Lightning

In my previous post, I talked about my favourite cleanser. Today, I am going to talk about my favourite spot treatment. I've tried a few from Cattier (a brand you can find in France), AromaZone, Sephora... But the one that stood out the most for me is nothing but Lush's Grease Lightning.

It claims to be "a powerful combination of ingredients that will nip any breakout in the bud without upsetting the skin around them" and it does just that. Sometimes, with spot treatments, I notice that when you put the product on the pimple, after a few days it's gone but a new one comes out right next to the old one. And it's very frustrating. But with this product, I don't come accross this problem at all.

Inside this little bottle of magic you find great ingredients such as rosemary, thyme, tea tree and aloe vera. The product works miracles when you apply it to a spot about to erupt: as they say "prevention is better than cure" !

Anyway, I do think you should try it out: it's not that expensive (around 10$) and does a good job at preventing spots. What more could you ask for ?

The only downside is, you can't control the amount of product that comes out of the bottle. However, I do find that this product lasts for a long time: I've had it for months and it's still going strong !
Oh, and I apply this at night, after I've washed your face.

Do let me know if you have tried this product already, I would love to read your opinions. 

By the way I'm sorry if you don't like how I write: I'm new to this blog thing and English isn't my mother tongue, so I'm not very good at it! I just like to write about these things because I find that there are soooo many products out there that claims to do false things, and I like the idea of helping people out ! <3

Have a nice day! xx
J

The best cleanser: Neutrogena grapefruit face wash

Last year, I graduated from high school. I was living in a little town in the campaign, and now, I'm living in Paris because my college is there. It's great and all, but let's just say it didn't have zero impact on my skin. I'm pretty sure it's because of the pollution and the stress, but my skin is not as its best right now. Far from it.

I have never struggled with skin problems, I have always been quite lucky on that point. However, this year... Let's just say it's not that great. Indeed, I am now (pleased) to have some black heads, white heads (can't see them much but God are they annoying!) and spots here and there. 

For those wondering: my skin is quite sensitive and it's a combinaison skin: pretty dry on the cheeks and a little bit oily on the T-Zone.

I have tried quite a few products to try and make it better: different cleansers, spot treatments, masks, essential oils... But nothing really worked. Actually, at first I thought the oils were working, but I was totally wrong, I think it only made it worse (I will probably write a full blog post about that). The masks and spot treatments didn't help much either.

However, these bad skin days are gone! I think I've finally found something to help my skin, and it's the Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser from Neutrogena. I really love this product: it washes my face perfectly, smells divine and has helped clearing out my skin. The grapefruit makes it so fresh, and my skin is really soft afterwards. It's pretty easy to use: with clean hands (obviously) "massage" the product on wet face so that it creates foam, and then rince it. As simple as that. Oh, and I use it both in the morning and at night.

The only thing is, it tends to be a little bit drying: you just need to use a good moisturizer afterwards (you can use the one from the same line, but I personally like Benefit moisturizers, they are great). 

The difference is not ground-breaking, but my skin is definitely better. My white heads are less obvious, I have no new spots and it has helped to reduce the ones I had. 

You should try it out: it's only 8$, what could go wrong ?;) 

(Please keep in mind that I can't guarantee that all the skincare products I recommend will suit you. Everyone's skin is different.)

Let me know in the comments if you have tried it or if you're planning to, and what are your thoughts about it. 

Have a lovely day! xx

J