The BeautyButterfly

  This gel dissolves into a gorgeous creamy lather to feels hydrating on my face.  It removes all of my makeup without much effort which is great on for my sensitive skin.  My eye makeup comes off with easy without any irritation or redness that other gel cleanser have done in the past;  Once I have removed it using a washcloth my skin feels soft without stickiness that other gel cleanser have left behind.  My face does not feel tight once the skin has tried it feels soft and hydrate there is no rush for me to put on my moisturizer.

 The name is a little misleading as I would call it a balm rather than a cream. It is a thick rich cream that melts into the skin leaving my skin feeling soft, hydrated and protected from the wind. I have noticed that the redness on my cheeks and nose has reduced since using this. Wrinkles are less noticeable, and skin looks and feels healthy.

 This is the final part of the Your First Trial Kit. Again, I just could not get it to work for me no matter what I tried. But this does not mean I am willing to try them again sometime in the future.

 This is the second product that was in the First Trial Kit I bought from Boots. Again, it did not work for me no matter what I tried. Different ways of applying, using tools nothing. Other than dry ashy looking skin.

 Do you see products being used on social media and think that’s what I need to use to help with x,y,z. Well, this is one of them. I have a permanent red nose and cheeks which I do not like. I look like I am drunk or blushing all the time. I have tried green creams in the past and they have been hit or miss. This is a miss for me. I have tried various ways of applying it and nothing works for me. All it has done is leave my skin feeling dry and ashy. I was so disappointed with the results I got from it.

 Are you like me and click those links you see on Instagram or Tik Tok are disappointed that you get a foiled packet that has enough for one try of the product. Well, I was not when I received this package. I would call this a mini travel size but still enough for a couple of weeks’ use. This is a very thick lavender smelling cream that a small amount once warmed goes a long way. At first, I must admit the smell did put me off, but it did wear off. I prefer to use this at night because of the smell. I have tried it on its own, before and after other moisturisers and have found the best way for me to apply it is to mix with another moisturiser. If I do not do this, then my skin feels like it has a weatherproof coating on. I must admit my skin loves it and looks healthy as well as that glow from within look.

This is part of a Niacinamide bundle from Boots. The moisturizer, repair serum and cleanser. I use this once a week as I have sensitive skin. I apply a thin layer, leaving it on for up to 15 minutes – usually I use this time to apply hair oil. Once in the shower I wash it off using a muslin cloth and lukewarm water. After removing it my skin feels soft and soothed

 This is a great ‘basic’ cleanser. Not being rude but it is a no-frills cleanser that does its job well.  I like to use this cleanser first thing in the morning or on those days when your skin needs tender loving care. It does not leave my skin feeling tight or dry.

 I love the ads on Instagram that offer to try products and this is how I got the beautiful cream that my skin loved shame it’s a little out of my price range.  This is a beautiful rich cream that a little does go along way.  My skin look hydrated, soft and comfortable as I had been having days where my skin felt tight and sore.  This not only made my skin feel comfortable but also repaired. The areas of redness that I have seemed less visible.   To me this is a magical cream and everyone should have it in their skincare arsenal.

 This is for when I wear sunscreen and am out about all day but still need some form of moisturiser.  This fits the bill brilliantly it’s light weight and does not pill under sunscreen.  I also use it when I am wearing makeup again because it does not cause my foundation to pull.   On those days when you want to do a basic routine again this is the perfect moisturiser for that too.

 This is the day cream I use under my my sunscreen on those days that I am out and about.  It absorbs into the skin perfect try and does. To leave a residue.  My skin feels soft and hydrated, it does not cause piling with my sunscreen.

 This is perfect to follow these cleansing balm from the same range at night.  It is a rich unctuous cream that provides comfort to the skin .  My skin felt and look hydrated in the morning.

 I was not sure about this as you need to fingers worth of sun screen.  But I was surprised, I use this as my final step on the days that I am in the house rather than out and about.  I am fair skinned and burn easily so I never leave the house without factor 50 on.  This cream leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated as well as a lovely glow,  I feel protected enough when standing out in the garden with my dog and not having to worry that I might burn. 

 This is s great first cleanse at night to remove your makeup.  It made light work of MAC 3D mascara and eyeliner.  A small amount goes along way, it melts into an oil that can be massaged into the skin to remove any makeup.  I took it off using a muslin cloth and there was no residue left on my skin - my skin felt soft and hydrated.

 This is a light cream that is easily absorbed into the eye area without creating puffiness.  I use this in the morning after cleansing before serums.  It has a cooling effect around the eye area to reduce puffiness.  The skin around my eye area has improved. It looks less puffy and more hydrated.

  Product: Athletia Core Balance Toning Lotion Who for: Anyone and everyone First impressions: This feels lovely After one week: Skin feels soft After one month: I do not need moisturiser Stockists: Athletia, Selfridges This is the last step in their hydration routine. This is applied by pressing into the skin after I got three to four drops out of the bottle. It smells gorgeous and to me is part of the experience of using this range. I was unsure that that the amount I had in the palm of my hand would be enough to cover my whole face and neck, but it was. I did not apply any moisturiser afterwards as I noticed my skin felt hydrated and soft after the first time using it. And I have not used a moisturiser since. 

Product: Athletia Core Balance Oil    Who for: Anyone and everyone    First impressions: Does this go on my face?    After one week: Skin feels hydrated    After one month:  I do not need to apply a moisturiser afterwards    Stockists: Athletia, Selfridges    This is the first part of a two-part moisturising and hydrating skincare program.  I was not sure that this would work as my skin has been very dry lately.  You have to shake the bottle vertically then carefully get three drops out which I warm up using the therapist swipe.  I then press the oil into my skin making sure that I take time to breathe in the natural aroma of the product.  Then follow with Athletia Core Balance Toning Lotion.  I have not had to apply a moisturiser afterwards as these two products have provided my skin with enough hydration. 

Product: Kiehl's Ultra-Light Daily UV Defense    Who for: Anyone who wants a lightweight sunscreen    First impressions: The texture was not what i expected    After one week: Skin felt and looked hydrated    After one month: Sample not big enough to provide that amount of use    Stockists: Kiehl's, Boots, John Lewis, Escentual, Space NK    I received this sample size from a post on Instagram, I had wanted to try this brand.  It has a slight yellow tinge to it.  It applied well to the skin and did not leave a white cast.  My skin felt hydrated.  It worked well with the other steps in my skincare regime as the final step after moisturiser.  I tried it in the winter and perhaps should try it again in the warmer months to see how well it performs when I am perspiring.  It is a great one to choose if you need a lightweight formulation.  

YourGoodSkin Cica Repair Sleep Paste This is a thick cream that you apply with the special spatula so that you have an even layer across your face.  You can tell where you need to be more targeted the next time as your skin will absorb it more quickly than areas that you do not need as much.  Best to apply 20 minutes before bed so that it has time to be absorbed.  Any remaining residue will be removed once you clean your skin in the morning.  I used this once a week to give my skin a break from prescription Retinol and my skin thanked me for it

 Product: Super Facialist Vitamin C+ Brighten Skin Renew Cleansing Oil Who for: Anyone and everyone who wants clear bright skin First impressions: A little goes a long way After one week: Skin looks clearer After one month: Skin looks clearer and brighter Stockists: FeelUnique, Boots, Sainsburys, Waitrose, Morrisons, Superfacialist This has a lovely citrus smell which helps to wakeup your senses in the morning.  It does not last long which some make like.  I used a muslin cloth to remove it rather than splashing off which worked brilliantly.  It is a great first cleanse in the morning and as a makeup remover at night.  It removed Benefit BADgal Bang mascara and liner as well Fenty Flyliner.  My skin did not feel tight or sore after use just hydrated and brighter.