Garnier | My Make Up Trunk

Micellar cleansing waters are all the hype at the moment and I for one am a big fan. It started with the infamous bioderma which I haven’t tried but I do think it’s slightly overpriced for what it is, especially as there are so many cheaper versions on the market now. I think part of the reason cleansing waters are so popular is the fact they are so simple to use, they’re great for the lazy person inside everyone as you don’t have to rinse your face or pitch about with oils and creams. You simply just apply some of the cleansing water on to a cotton pad and wipe it over your face to remove all your make up and to cleanse your face.
I’ve tried out a good few cleansing waters over the recent months but I’ve now found my two favourites and I thought I’d do a little comparison.

The Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water retails at 3.99 for 400ml and the Nivea Daily Essentials 3 In 1 Sensitive Micellar Cleansing Water retails at £2.03 for 200ml. The Garnier cleanser is great value as you get 400ml, it does say on the bottle this is 200 uses worth which I personally think is a bit of an exaggeration but I have gone through a bottle before and it’s lasted me a good month and a half. The actual formula is surprisingly good at removing every bit of you make up and giving a deep cleanse, the one thing I would say though is that compared to the Nivea one this feels a lot harsher on the skin. The Nivea cleaning water feels very soft and moisturizing when you apply it but it doesn’t give such a deep clean feeling as the Garnier one. Both products have near the exact same ingredients but the Nivea cleanser has grape seed oil which is what I think gives it the softer and more mmoisturizing feel on the skin.
Overall I think the Nivea cleanser is the slightly better product simply due to the fact it feels softer on the skin but the Garnier cleanser is the best value due to the amount of product you get for the price, I do feel as though most Micellar waters do pretty much the same job so my advice would be to just get the one that’s going to be the best value.

Skincare is something I have a love hate relationship with, along with finding the perfect foundation I find it one of the hardest things to get right. From finding the right product for your skin type (especially hard when you have dry combination skin) to choosing which products work best. Saying all this, I feel as though after many years of searching, I finally have a skin care routine that works for me and keeps my skin clear.

The first favourite of mine is the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, I love the simplicity of this product and how quick and easy it is. It does not irritate my sensitive skin in the slightest and it leaves my skin free from make up and feeling squeaky clean.
I like to use a toner after cleansing my skin and my favourite of all time is the L’Oreal Skin Perfection Velvety Soft toner. As the name suggests, this product is so soft on the skin and even if I felt as though it wasn’t doing anything for my skin, I’d continue to use it just because it feels so nice on my skin!
I have a few favourite moisturisers, my favourite being the Clinique. Moisture Surge , (I’ve currently run out :() this stuff is great for the winter months when your skin is extra dry! A cheaper alternative which I am currently using is the Garnier Moisture Match in dull skin , although this doesn’t give you as much hydration, it is the same consistency and really brightens up your face!

If I’m removing my make up in the shower I like to use the Soap & Glory Clean on Me 3 in 1 Cleanser, this stuff removes all my make up and leaves my skin feeling really soft and fresh! I follow this with a facial scrub once or twice a week, my favourites are the St Ives Apricot scrub, this stuff is amazing and I have been using it at least once a week for over a year now. It makes my skin feel like a baby’s bum (no joke). I’ve heard from a few bloggers that it’s really harsh on the skin but I’ve never had any problems with it, it’s made my pores nearly invisible and keeps my skin feeling alive and refreshed! I think the trick with this product is to only use it 1-2 times a week, that way it won’t cause any damage.
On the same topic of scrub products, another favourite of mine is the Soap & Glory Scrub Your Nose In It face scrub and mask. I’ve only had this product for a few months but it’s fast become a firm favourite of mine, I mainly use this for the mask it has built in once or twice a week. Whilst in the bath I apply a small amount to my t-zone and leave it on for around 10 minutes, once it’s washed off my skin is left feeling a lot smoother and less oily. (be sure to follow up with a moisturiser though!)

Once my skin has been thoroughly cleaned and moustrized I like to use a hydrating lip balm, my favourite being either Carmex or the Estée Lauder 8 hour cream.

There you have it, my skincare favourites!
What are your holy grail skincare products?