*Endota New Age Glycolic Exfoliating Cleanser: Sometimes a cleanser can just be a cleanser but using a really good exfoliating cleanser is a huge part of my routine as my skin benefits from regular exfoliation, sometimes it can be hard to notice a huge difference in your skin with a cleanser but from the first use of this cleanser from Endota, I noticed an immediate difference in my skin.

As it contains a high percentage of Glycolic Acid [15%] it deeply exfoliates the skin and helps to slough away any dulling dead skin cells and immediately left my skin looking brighter and smoother, I was amazed at the immediate result that I got from it. It also contains Lactic Acid which is one of my personal favourite exfoliating acids as it hydrates whilst it exfoliates, I have been using actives for a long time and have no issue with this cleanser but if you are new to using actives I would start slow and work your way up.

I like using it at night after I have removed my makeup and it has done an amazing job of evening my skin tone and texture and whilst I have only had it for a short time I can already see myself buying backups.


*Emma Lewisham Supernatural Blemish Serum: This serum from Emma Lewisham has recently been reformulated and whilst I loved the old formula, I appreciate the reformulation and what they have done to the serum, I have also seen amazing results from using it daily.

It's essentially a dual-phase serum where you pump one to two pumps of each side and mix them together and apply like you would your normal serum, I use it daily either morning or night depending on what other products I use but I do use it on a daily basis no matter what as I love the results I get from it.

It uses a Live-Strain Probiotic that works to inhibit the bacteria that cause acne breakouts and helps with the overall microbiome of the skin, it balances the skin and feels so soothing and nourishing when I apply it. I am someone who has had issues with breakouts for the last twenty years and I am always looking for products to help combat the issue and this does wonder at that and I know I will continue to use this in my daily routine for as long as the brand has it, it's a true favourite and I know how much work and research has gone into it.


*The Facialist Perfect Cream: I'm very fussy when it comes to moisturisers, I have an oily-combination skin type that is prone to dehydration so I do need a moisturiser but I like one that is lightweight but hydrating enough and doesn't leave any sort of residue behind.

The name perfect is in this cream and to me, it is perfect. It's moisturising but not greasy, absorbs well into my skin and sits well with my other products, it also smells really nice and I know a lot of people have issues with fragrance but I don't and I really enjoy the scent of this product as it makes it feel really luxurious and like a treat to use.

It uses a blend of Prebiotics, Niacinamide, Kakdue Plum and Bakuchiol which all work together to brighten, calm and nourish the skin.


Glossier You Doux: I am a huge fan of the original Glossier You and was very excited when they launched two new fragrances, I bought both of them because that's the kind of person I am and I didn't even smell them first but I knew I would like them.

I like both but my favourite of the two is Doux which contains notes of Sweet Violet, Palo Santo, Frankincense and Myrrh. It's green and spicy but still fresh and smells really nice on the skin, when it does settle down it does have a similar scent profile to the original but with more of a green and spicy element to it.

I like spicy and woody fragrances and this one is lovely and I am looking forward to wearing it more.


Grown Alchemist Enzyme Exfoliant: This product is one that I always get as a sample when I make a purchase with the brand and the sample is actually a decent size and you get a few uses out of it, I loved this product so much that I had to eventually buy myself a full size. 

It's an exfoliating mask that doesn't contain physical exfoliants its more like a gel mask that contains chemical exfoliants, I tend to put it on in the morning as soon as I wake up and leave it on whilst I am making coffee and choosing what to wear for the day, I only use it a couple of times a week.

It uses Papaya to gently dissolve away dulling dead skin cells as well as Vitamin C to brighten, I like it because I can leave it on for even five to ten minutes and I see great results from it, my skin is smoother and has a nice glow it and any makeup I put on for the day goes on better.

It smells lovely and overall I just really enjoy using it, I now have backups.



Simon x


*The products mentioned in this post that have been marked with an *asterisk have been sent to me via the brand or pr, otherwise, they have been personally purchased. As always all opinions are my own and all words and images are my own unless stated otherwise.