Ipsum Best Skin Cleansing Oil Balm: Any skincare routine should start off with a cleanser that is suited to your skin type and when it comes to the cooler months I like to use a balm cleanser, I like balm cleansers in Winter especially as they cleanse the skin but they are also very nourishing and don't leave my skin feeling stripped or dry.

One of the ones that I have been loving lately is this one from Ipsum, it has a very luxurious texture to it which I like to spend time massaging into my skin, whilst balm cleansers can mainly be known for makeup removal I personally like using this one on clean skin and find that it does wonders at keeping my skin moisturised and balanced.

It emulsifies beautifully with water and rinses away clean, it contains anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and gives my skin a thorough clean whilst keeping my winter-prone skin in check.

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Josh Rosebrook Hydrating Accelerator: When the weather gets colder in Australia I look for any product that adds hydration and nourishment to my skin which is where this mist from Josh Rosebrook comes into play, I use it after cleansing morning and night and the beautiful spa-like scent of the product immediately refreshes my skin and sets my skin up for the products that follow.

The thing I love about this mist is it's not a mist that just immediately dissipates and absorbs, I can actually feel it on my skin working its magic and deeply hydrating my skin.

It's very calming and soothing and has helped to calm down the redness in my skin, it also helps the products that I use on top of it absorb better, therefore, making them work more efficiently. 

I can notice a huge difference in my skin and when for some reason I don't use this in my routine I can notice a huge difference, it's also really nice over makeup to keep it looking fresh and throughout the day for a hydration boost.

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Biologique Recherche Serum Collagène Originel: I always feel very honoured to have any product from Biologique Recherche in my routine as I know how much importance and knowledge they put into their products and it truly shows.

I have been using this serum after cleansing and misting morning and night and have found it really good at strengthening my skin and I have noticed that with continued use it has given my skin a glow and it's a product that I really enjoy using.

I have only been using it for the last few weeks but I will continue to use it and I am looking forward to seeing continued results with it.

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Rationale #5 The Serum: I used this serum years ago and always had great results from it and I am happy to announce that it is back in my life and I honestly think to myself every time I use it how and why I haven't had it in my life for so long.

I use this serum at night underneath my moisturiser and it does wonders at keeping my skin even toned, and my breakouts at bay, it hydrates my skin and also helps to balance the pH of my skin.

As you can imagine I try a lot of products but sometimes a product just works for you and when it does you keep using it and that is the case with this product, the thing I also love about this product is that it's very active and no matter how long I use it for it continues to give my skin results and I can actually feel it working when I apply it.

There's something special about Rationale products and they will always have a high place in my skincare routine.


Dermalogica Phyto Nature Firming Cream: I've said it before and ill say it again, I love a Dermalogica moisturiser and this one is no exception. It's a bit richer than my normal moisturisers but as we are heading into the winter season my skin is loving the extra boost of hydration.

It works by using Oxygen-Optimizing Phytoactives that help to firm and plump the skin which I can honestly say that this product does that, it's very cooling on the skin and my skin looks and feels energized when I use it.

It sits well with my other products and has happily earned its place as part of my Dermalogica Hall of Fame section in my beauty cupboard.



Simon x 


*Some of the products mentioned in this post have been sent to me via the brand/pr, others have been purchased by myself. As always all thoughts and opinions are my own and all products have been tested by myself unless otherwise mentioned. All images are my own unless mentioned otherwise.