Northern Skincare Addict

I am currently patch testing the Calm Redness Relief Cleanser Normal to Oily Skin from Paula's Choice. I've tried a few samples of this before, and I finally committed to buying a full size version of it. I love this cleanser. It's everything I want from a cleanser. It's simple, cleansing, but non-stripping. Some gel cleansers that I've used in the past have ended up being too stripping for my skin, but this is not like that. It's a gel consistency, which lathers slightly when massaged onto your skin. I love this as I feel it's cleansing my skin more than other cleansers I've used. It's just what I need to help keep my skin refreshed in summer. Some days my skin feels quite congested and I just need a gel cleanser to help refresh my skin. It is a bit pricey, it's £19 for 198ml which is quite expensive when you can get cleansers that are 200ml for about £3 to £5. But I'm not too concerned about the price as I'm using this for summer and ...

Before the beginning of August, I treated myself to one last online order before my no buy started. I decided to treat myself to a few goodies from Easyparapharmacie. I bought the following: Avene Trixera Nutrition Nutri-fluid Cleanser 100ml Avene Trixera Nutrition Nutri-fluid Lotion 100ml Noreva Sensidiane Micellar Milk Cleanser 100ml Bioderma Crealine Yeux 15ml  Bioderma Crealine Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant 50ml Bioderma Atoderm Cleansing Cream 200ml I also received two samples with my order, I got a sample of the Filogra Optim-Eyes eye cream and a sample of the Weleda Evening Primrose Revitalising Body Oil.  I am excited to try all of the products, especially the Trixera products and the micellar milk. These products are going to keep me satisfied whilst I'm on my no buy. I'm going to save the Bioderma Cleansing Cream for Autumn/Winter when my body needs a bit more nourishment. Thanks for reading! 

Another month has come to an end. I can't believe how fast July has flown over for me. I have used a lot of samples of skincare products this month. First up, I tried a few samples of the Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Repairing Serum. This was a nice lightweight serum. Whilst it was nice to use, I won't be purchasing a full size version of it. This is probably more for someone who needs something soothing to use after using an AHA or BHA regularly, not someone like me who uses them infrequently. I also tried a few samples of a few different toners from Paula's Choice. I tried two samples of the Calm Redness Relief Toner Normal to Dry Skin. This was nice, but it wasn't very hydrating, and I won't be thinking about buying a full size version in the future. I used two samples of the Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner  which I fell in love with. It is very hydrating. I've purchased a full size version of this, as I need this in my skincare collection ...

I love a good skincare shopping spree. I treated myself this month to a Paula's Choice order. For those who've never heard of it before, Paula's Choice is a skincare company from the US created by Paula Begoun. They use ingredients that will help make your skin look younger and radiant and also help fight acne. I adore this company's ethics, as they don't test on animals, and they want the customer to be satisfied, they offer sample sachets of nearly all their products. All their products are fragrance free, and also free from colourants and ingredients that can harm the skin. Here's what I bought: Full size products:  I bought two full size products in my Paula's Choice haul. I bought the Calm Redness Relief Cleanser Normal to Oily Skin and the Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner. I've tried a few samples of the cleanser before, and it's perfect for what my skin needs. It's gentle and cleansing, yet it doesn't strip my skin of it...