My skin has always been a problem for me and a part of my
appearance which is definitely linked to my self-confidence. When my skin is
looking good, which isn’t often in my eyes, I feel so much better, wear less make-up
and generally feel happier. It feels slightly ridiculous to have my skin affect
my mood so much but it makes a difference to the way people treat you,
particularly those who have always had naturally good skin, and I’m always
looking for new products to improve my acne, scarring and dark circles.

Luckily, I’m finally starting to find some products which
really make a difference. I was over the moon to win a Magnitone Lucid at the Bloggers’ Blog Awards in the raffle – if I
could have chosen my prize, I would definitely have headed straight for this. I
have only used this for two weeks and I am honestly blown away. Thanks to my
crappy skin, I wasn’t expecting this to make much difference but I have been
amazed. I’ve only used it two or three times a week, thanks to Hayley’s Magnitone review explaining how using it daily can damage the acid mantle in the skin, but there
has still been a huge change. My bumpy, sore spots have disappeared and I’ve
also noticed a difference in my scarring. The Magnitone effectively removes all
my make-up and leaves my skin feeling super clean but not ‘scrubbed’ and sore.
The device itself is basically a massive electric toothbrush for your face, and
works in much the same way – using a moving brush to work deeper and more
thoroughly. I was initially sceptical that
it would make any difference, but the results speak for themselves and it’s a
product I am excited to continue using.

I’ve also recently upped my skincare regime to include some
more high-end products. I was kindly sent this Ole Henrikson Three Little Wonders mini gift set* by Escentual (£18.00) and they’ve become a must-have.  The trio takes you
from morning ‘til evening, with three products which work together to help your
skin. It’s aimed at fighting the signs of aging but you can never start too
early  and I’ve found it’s really helped my skin generally too.
The Truth Serum Collagen Booster is applied in the morning to clean skin and I
love the citrus scent to wake me up in the mornings. Then, I apply the Sheer
Transformation Moisturiser which sinks nicely into my skin, leaving my face
feeling nourished and ready for make-up. Some cheaper moisturisers don’t react
well with foundation I find, but Sheer Transformation actually helps my make-up
stay in place for longer. At night, I remove my make-up and use Invigorating
Night Treatment – a slightly gloopy, transparent cream which feels weird on my
fingers but nice on my face! I then add some more Sheer Transformation to leave
my skin feeling soft and ready for bed.

As an alternative moisturiser in the evenings, I love the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream* (£43.50) for a
luxurious yet light moisturiser. There is no scent, which I often find
overpowering at bedtime, and you can tell that the product is great quality,
plus a little goes a long way. Kiehl’s have just released a new limited edition of this Ultra Facial Cream, slightly bizarrely in partnership with Tinie
Tempah. The collaboration is to raise money for MTV Staying Alive, with £2 from
each pot being donated to the HIV/AIDs charity. So not only does this leave my
skin feeling nourished, but it’s for a good cause too.

Overall, I’m actually starting to become happy about the
state of my skin and it is thanks to these products. I always feel self-conscious posting a review focused on my skin, as I think everyone is going to judge the quality of my skin, but these products have made a huge difference. I’m excited to see how my skin continues to improve – do you have any wonder products you would recommend? Have you tried any of the products in this post?