My Skincare Routine- The Body Shop Aloe Range

Recently, I'd say my skin has been looking pretty good. I still have spots and what not, but overall I think it's looking pretty healthy. I'm not sure how much of that is to do with my current skin care routine, but I'm going to tell you about it anyway because it's definitely not made my skin any worse. I have been through a lot of random facial scrubs and have tried proactive and none of them ever seemed to work for me. Proactive was okay, but a lot of money for something that was just 'okay' and did dry up my skin quite a lot. Also, other than Proactive, none of them were ever really a routine. Just face scrub, but now I have a face wash, a toner (or cleanser I am not sure the difference and whenever I google it I'm never really told much if you know please explain in the comments) and a night cream. Incredible, I know. Now all I need is some face masks ready to use whenever and an eye cream and my face will be complete.

Amidst my search for skin care, I got very overwhelmed with all the possibilities but eventually decided just to stick with The Body Shop because they are very trustworthy (in my opinion) and go from there. I had heard all about their different types of ranges, and then decided on the Aloe Vera range because a) aloe vera is like coconut oil I feel, just great at everything it does and b) it's kind of the majority skin care ingredient. Like it works for most skins and isn't specific to a certain type and I have no idea what category my skin is under, it's just all over the place; sometimes it's dry, sometimes it's oily it's just a mess so I figured the Aloe Vera range was a pretty safe bet. It was really awkward when I was talking to the lady about it though because I was all rearing to go and about to buy the trio of products then realised I was £5 off and just had to awkwardly tell her I couldn't buy them. But then because I felt so awkward I had to explain myself and was just faffing about, it wouldn't have been so cringey if I hadn't made such a big deal out of it, but of course I did. I also wanted to ask if they had any jobs going, but after the palava I made I figured it was best to just leave. 

Anyway about the products. I've been using them for quite a while now so feel I am qualified to give a satisfactory review. I use the gentle face wash from the range, and it's v ery fun because it comes out as foam which I've never experienced before. I don't find it harsh on my skin, which I like because I have used scrubs in the past that felt like sandpaper on my face, but this one glides on so smoothly and a little bit goes a long way. I use it every morning and it leaves me feeling so fresh and healthy, ready for the day ahead. I've read some reviews that say it is too harsh on their skin, but I find it anything but harsh. Also, it's got no scent, none of these products do, which is a quality I enjoy in a facial product. Then at night after I've used a makeup wipe to get rid of my makeup and then use micellar water to properly get rid of anything (I don't know if that's a good thing to do but I like it) I usually wash my face with plain water and then later on apply the Aloe Calming Toner. I don't know if I need to use the micellar water alongside this, I don't really understand skin, but I do know that this leaves my skin feeling super clean. I feel like after this whole long procedure using this gets my skin ready to be moisturised and I can go to bed knowing all traces of makeup are well and truly off my face. Also, both of these Body Shop products mentioned, neither make my skin feel tight after using them which I have found some facial scrubs/ toners do in the past. Finally, I use the Aloe Soothing Night Cream. I feel like I am queen of moisturisers. I have tried so many and this so far is my favourite. It sinks into my skin so well, doesn't leave it feel greasy or oily and does it's job of keeping my skin hydrated, by using such a tiny amount. I have used so many in the past that make me feel greasy or just don't seem to do anything or that just sit on my face, but this does none of these things.

I think you can buy these products as a group of three, or when I got them it was three for the price of two or something. There was definitely some form of deal going on, because individually all these products are so expensive, but they're so good. My skin feels fresh and looks healthy (I think) all the time and although I'm starting to use foundation almost every day now, I'm not really getting any breakouts and I like to think that it's a combination of me picking good make-up and using good skin care. If any of you are unsure about what products to buy I highly recommend stating here. anyway, that's it from me for this week. See you guys soon, hope you're all having a good week! Let me know in the comments any good skincare products you've used because I think I want to try something new next time. Although I love these products, as I heard somewhere once before, how are you meant to know if red velvet cake is your favourite cake if you've tried no other types? Although I have tried other face things I've never tried like a full on combo of things. 

Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-Oil

A while ago when I was on a birthday shop, there was a three for two going on in Body Shop, so obviously, I had to take advantage of this since I was already buying two things.

I ended up buying the Vitamin E Overnight Serum-In-Oil, I wasn't really sure about this, but the woman told me it was good to help get rid of acne scars, hydrate your skin and for your face to look 'recharged'. I didn't really know what she meant by that, but then she started telling me about how Victoria Beckham uses it and all these other sales techniques and I just couldn't resist.
This is one of those times I'm glad I have no self control because this product is perfect.
I rarely get enough sleep, due to homework and the internet and reading and all that malarkey, but when I wake up after using this serum I look like I've had a proper beauty rest! And my face isn't all red and splotchy when I wake up like it usually is, it's all evenly toned and looks really fresh and healthy.

I've only been using it for a week but I'm already starting to see a difference. My face no longer has those dry patches which were impossible to get rid of before, is gradually reducing some spot scars I have and just makes my face so fresh!

It doesn't make your face feel oily at all and sinks in really easily. It's quite a small bottle but you only need a tiny bit. It has a pipette so I just squeeze two drops of it onto my fingers and rub it into my face every night before I go to bed. I like how it's a pipette because it's easy to control how much you're using, and there's less of a chance of using too much I feel. It also smells really nice, I don't know how to explain it but it also has a really fresh clean smell, which makes it even more amazing.

It is also really cute looking as a bonus. I like the pink and colour of the bottle and just the whole thing about it really! It is definitely worth the £12, and the woman who worked there told me it should last for a year (not sure if that's entirely true but I hope it is!). I have not read one bad review of this so far and I'm so happy that I brought it.

Perfumes&Body Sprays

I know most of the posts I've been uploading recently have begun with 'I'm sorry for not uploading blahblah' but I honestly am and I'm struggling a bit to come up with things to post. However, I have quite the selction of perfumes/body sprays and just generally nice smelling stuff and also got a few for Christmas so I thought I would show you some of my favourites.

My first favourite is 'Fantasy' by Britney Spears. I've had this for quite a while and I have another mini bottle, it's one of my favourite sprays and I always spray a bit on when I'm not sure what else to use. I don't know how to explain the smell, even though I'm sure you already know the scent, I'll try to explain! Really it just smells quite girlie and fresh and the smell lasts for ages,  which I love.

'Mist You Madly' from Soap and Glory. I mentioned this before but if I'm talking about my favourite sprays I can't leave this one out! When I got it I was worried it wouldn't last very long as I got one of the smaller bottles, since the Soap and Glory are quite pricey...I was only a few pounds off the bigger bottle. However, when you squirt it you get quite large sprays, so you don't have to use as much as you think you would and like before, the spray lasts a while. It also smells fresh but not as girly as the Britney one, and is better for everyday use in my opinion since the smell isnt as...prominent? I guess you could say..

This I absolutely love, I don't get it much. I really only get it when friends go to America and I ask them to get it for me, or if they go at Christmas they know that it's one of the best Christmas presents for me. Even though we have a Victoria Secrets in London, I rarely  go and if I did I feel like this spray would lose it's special-ness to me. Its Pink and I'm not really sure what it's called, I'm guessing what it says on the bottle. Now again, the way I'm describing all my perfumes, it does make you smell fresh and clean (like it says on the bottle), not very flowery.  This one is only a little bottle, easy to take out and about with me just in case I need to spray myself throughout the day.

Now, you probably all know this, the good ol' 'Our Moment' By One Direction. Before I had smelt it, I thought it wouldn't smell very nice to be completely honest. I thought it would be sickly sweet or something, but it's not at all! Like most of the above, it lasts long and I really have no idea how to explain what any of these smell like but it just smells lovely and if you like Fantasy you would definitely like this. The bottle is also adorable, I feel like a princess when I use it!:)

Now I know that this isn't a perfume or body spray, but I absolutely love this brand. Their ranges of soaps all smell lovely. I got this for Christmas and it smells sweet and it does you make like it for quite a while! When I move I do get a waft of this and I absolutely love it! I also used the Coconut and Cream one I think it's called a while ago, they smell sweet and just oh so lovely, but not so sweet that it makes you feel ill! Well not me anyway. Although from the picture it looks like quite a small bottle it is big and would last a while, but I use so much at once, I just can't get enough of the smell! I think it's called I love... then depending on your scent depends on what follows, so this is I Love...Strawberries&Cream . If you want a nice smelling soap literally, ANY from this collection smells gorgeous, oooh I love it so much!


What are your guys favourite perfumes/sprays or soaps? Have you used any of these? I would love to hear some of your guys opinions!