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First Aid Beauty, First Aid Beauty Instant Oatmeal Mask, First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream, review
There’s no secret how much I enjoy using the First Aid Beauty products as part of my skincare routine lately, both AM and PM.
[ To read about my complete nighttime skincare routine, click here; to read my previous First Aid Beauty post, click here ]
As a final step in my nighttime routine, after the Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate Serum Oil I use this First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream.
It’s a simple, white, not too thick face cream that sinks instantly into your skin and adds such a dramatic amount of hydration to it. The result is a glowing and plumped skin in a matter of minutes!
What else is amazing about this face cream… I discovered that it also prevents your skin from getting dehydrated, acting like a barrier that locks your skin moisture in throughout the day.
Now, I never kept a secret from the fact that I already managed to burn my face and arms, the first time I sat longer in the sunlight this year… I went fishing for a whole day and even if I did applied and reapplied sunscreen, it failed me gloriously! Being as fair as it can be I’m prone to getting sunburns and red skin rather than a beautiful, bronze goddess, flawless tan… and the minimal tan I manage to get also disappears by the end of Summer anyway!
Pont is: I got burned! What I did: I generously applied on my face the night serum from Kiehl’s and on top of that another generous amount of the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream, day and night and any discomfort, itchiness or redness instantly disappeared, NO peeling whatsoever! And I still have a bit of a tan… for the time being anyway!
So I definitely think that this combination worked miracles for my ( at that moment ) damaged skin and I definitely recommend both products! To be used together or separately…
In addition to my usual skincare routine, I like to throw in extra products according to whatever my skin needs at a certain moment. One of those type of products is also this First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Instant Oatmeal Mask.
It is a 10 minute mask, perfect for one of those days when your skin is red and irritated, and doesn’t want to cooperate no matter what you do… Stubborn little thing!
So, I apply it like I do with any other mask, on freshly cleansed skin, avoiding the eye and lip area. It has a weird consistency… It sure feels like a lotion but it also has those oatmeal bits in it that makes it a bit rough! But it smells de-li-cious! Do you know the smell of a new cut-open bag of granola? That’s it! Yummy!
I leave it on for 10 minutes then I wash of any residues with a cloth and warm water! It leaves my skin glowing, while calms down and sooths my distressed skin.
As all First Aid Beauty products they are made from natural ingredients and are safe to use on sensitive skins!
What’s your favourite First Aid Beauty product! What are are your favourite skincare items/brands! What do you think I should try next?
See you soon beautiful!
xx, Annie
INTERESTING FACTS:
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oatmeal masks are actually really good for calming down rough and irritating spots as well, and any inflammations might appear on the surface of your skin. That’s why it is recommended to add a hand or two of raw oatmeal flakes to your water when you’re taking a bath, soak in there for a couple of minutes… You’ll see results instantly!
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you can also use the oatmeal flakes as a natural body scrub. You can use them by themselves or combined with natural oils of your choice, as a little DIY scrub. If used by themselves, just make sure you wet them before you rub your skin with them… For the obvious reasons!
I’ve been giving the Ultra Repair Cream for my boyfriend to use because he has mild eczema, and he loves it. I gotta get him the mask to use. Thanks for the review! 😀
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You’re most welcome my lovely Sheila! I’ve heard that it works for these kind of skin affections from the Internet but didn’t give it a second thought actually since, thank Goodness, I don’t suffer from any of these!
But I’m happy to hear that it actually works! Thanks for letting us know! 😉👌🏼
And definitely get your man the mask! Oatmeal is recommended for skin affections!
Also, I hope he gets well soon!
Have a lovely week!
Lots of xx
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Fab post as usual! These sound so lovely Annie! I would love to check them out sometime soon. I get sunburned easily too and instead of a tan I just get more freckles lol. So I try to stay on top of my sunscreen or stay out of the sun. 🙂 I hope you’re having a lovely day beautiful!! ❤ ❤ xx
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busy, crappy days these past two my lovely, but now I’m back on track!
definitely give these two a go as well! what I’ve tried from this brand was really simple and amazingly efficient!
the ones I won’t repurchase would probably be the exfoliating pads, but everything else I will for sure! 😉
how are you lately?
lots of xx
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Awe I’m sorry to hear that Annie! I hope tomorrow and the rest of the week is much better for you. Right now I’m waiting in the airport and my plane is so delayed! I won’t get into Vegas until 1 am Vegas time! I figured I would catch up with answering comments since I have such a long wait lol. Lots of xx
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yeah! these things are never a joy! but thank goodness for free wi-fi in airports! they’re life saving, I’m telling you! haha!
but yeah! I hope you had a safe trip after all and that you’re home already!
say hi to Ron for me, as always! and most of all have some rest!
lots of xx
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Yeah my phone kept me occupied. I didn’t bring my laptop with me though. I had brought one just to give to my Mom that Ron fixed up for her but then I didn’t have one on the way back. It was fine though. I am definitely going to be resting! Thank you so much! Lots of xx ❤ ❤
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Well, a phone is better than nothing anyway! Haha!
How are you today my lovely?
Lots of xx
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Very true Annie! How are you today? I am doing good. Just woke up a little bit ago and had some breakfast. I’m supposed to go get a few things at the store today but it’s so hot outside that I’m dreading it! Maybe I should wait till the evening when it’s cooler. It’s already about 90 degrees this morning and it’s going to be in the 100’s this weekend! I hope you’re doing well Annie and that you will have a lovely weekend! At least a lot cooler one that mine! Haha! 🙂 Lots of xx
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hi my lovely! good Saturday morning from an almost as hot Bucharest! I’m loving it though! :D:D:D
sorry for the late reply but yesterday I was at work and had no time to properly answer you! then last night when I got home I went to bed early and fell asleep in a sec! slept until now… LOLOLOL best start of the weekend ever! LOLOL
no plans for me though! just chilling!
My Man is on duty today as well… so yeah, just lazying around! 😉 😀 😛
lots of xx
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Hi beautiful! Happy Saturday! I’m glad to hear that one of us is enjoying the heat lol. Sounds like you had quite a busy day yesterday. I’m glad to hear that you got some good sleep, I got some too. Nothing wrong with doing nothing and just relaxing. 🙂 That’s what I plan to do most of the weekend anyway. I’m awake and of course Ron is still asleep lol. Maybe I will go back myself who knows lol. Well enjoy your lazy weekend and get plenty of rest!! 😀 Lots of xx ❤ ❤
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hi my lovely! happy Sat yourself! yesterday wasn’t too bad but it was that atmosphere from a couple of days ago… still! today I was really being the laziest of lazy people ever! LOL just eating fruits and blogging and instagramming my heart out! haha! need more days like this one when you can finally tell that life is great!
I hope you have a great one as well! 😉 xx
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Well at least you are snacking on fruit lol. I spent yesterday working on blog posts and hope to do some more of that the rest of the weekend. I don’t have any good snacks here, we need to go to the store as always lol. So I am just enjoying a glass of orange juice this morning. I’m all out of my oatmeal which is what I usually like to have with some yogurt. Life is great! 😀 xx
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LOL you really need to do some groceries shopping you guys! haha! I can live on fruits, but I can’t definitely be without them… otherwise I instantly shift in berserker mood! LOLOLOL
enjoy yor OJ my lovely! and yeeeees! life is amazingggg! no matter what! 😉
lots of xx
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Yes we do! I told Ron that and I just may convince him to go later today! I think him and I should go out to dinner or something first lol 😉 It’s just so hot outside! 😛 xx
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oooo! out for dinner sounds so nice and romantic! please do that! told you life is great today! 😉 lots of xx
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I am thinking that sounds really nice too!! 😀 Lots of xx
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:D:D:D 😉 😛 xx
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oh! and I forgot to tell you that your packaging is on its way! fingers crossed will be there soon! 😉 🙂 xx
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Yay! I am so excited!!! Thank you so much lovely! 😀 xx
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there’s nothing to tank me for my lovely! I have to apologize once more for having you and Jackie waiting for so long! they said it would be there in 10 working days! I sent it Par Avion! 😉
lots of xx
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Oh of course I have to thank you! 🙂 I am so excited about it and can’t wait! 🙂 Lots of xx ❤ ❤
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I can’t wait for you to get it then! And tell me how you like them! 😉😁xx
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Oh I will Annie! I’m sure I will love them! I will do a post on them as well. 🙂 Xx ❤ ❤
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can’t wait to read your thoughts on them my lovely! :D:D:D xx
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Thanks Annie! I’m sure I will love them!! 😀 xx
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you know, I have that void in the stomach, I’m impatient and I can’t but worry! I think I will only chill out when you’ll tell me that it has arrived!
I think I will celebrate it with champagne or something! LOLOLOL
lots of xx
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Haha! I will be sure to tell you ASAP as soon as a it arrives! You should treat yourself and celebrate! I love a good glass of wine every now and then! ❤ ❤ Lots of xx
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Haha! I will definitely do that… Even if I’m not much of a drinker myself! I don’t like the taste of wine eitther… Or the after taste… Or how you smell after drinking it! Makes me gag! I can deal with a glass of a sweet wine though… For an entire night out that is! LOL
Lots of xx
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My favorite is Pink Moscato 🙂 I was supposed to have a glass of apple wine that came from the local winery at my Mom’s but we never got to it. Maybe she will save it a little while longer lol. I can do with just one glass for an entire night too LOL. Lots of xx
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that’s nice! at least you know that it’s a natural one! we have a small vineyard at my grandparents’ house and we have our own home made vine all-year… I like it the most in Autumn when it’s freshly pressed though, and the process of fermentation hasn’t started… :D:D:D
🙂 xx
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Oh that is so neat! I bet the wine is wonderful! Yeah I miss wine from the local winery and in the fall is the best time to get to too. They have their apple wine and it like biting into a fresh apple! You would love it I think. 🙂 My Mom thought about sending me a bottle bought we weren’t sure how that would work lol. I will just wait till I come back in October I guess. They will have their Appleumpkin Festival which is one of my favorites to go to. There is also a local orchard to get fresh cider and homemade donuts from that are delish! Sorry I’m just going on and on! lol! 😀 😀 xx
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apple wine?! had no idea there was any?! is that different from apple cider?
does your Mom have an recipe for that ? I would love to try it too! once my apples are good to eat, that is! 😉 😀
I love a fun festival as well! 😀 they put me in such a good mood! not to mention some glorious donuts! yuuuummmm! :P:P:P xx
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Yes the apple wine is very different from the apple cider lol. My Mom doesn’t have a recipe she just goes to the orchard and they sell it in a couple of the local stores too. 🙂 Though my older brother knows how to make Apple Pie Moonshine LOL! He made some back when I visited in November and it was really good actually! 😀 xx
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yuuummm! loooove apple pie! 😉 😀
can you please ask your Mom my lovely if she can get the recipe for me? I would really love to try that one this year! 😉 xx
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You want a recipe for the apple cider? I don’t know how to go about getting a recipe for it lol. I’m sure you can find it online somewhere. My Mom isn’t one really cook a lot or bake a lot really lol. Once in a blue moon she does! xx
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nope lovey the recipe for the apple wine! I have the one for the apple cider already! 😉
LOL not much of a chef Mom, right?! LOLOLOL
my Mom is the ultimate chef! nobody does food better like her! LOLOLOL :P:P:P xx
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Oh I see! I don’t know if they would give her the recipe for the wine lol. Yeah my Mom isn’t so much into cooking. There are some things she makes that I enjoy though. 🙂 xx
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hmmm! too bad! no worries though I will check with my good ol’ pal Google LOL and see what he can do for me this time! LOLOLOL
like that dish you were eating on Memorial Day? looked really delicious! 😉 xx
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Yeah let me know if Google is of any help! 🙂 Yes the Sloppy Joe’s that my Mom made were delicious and she is making them again today and I’m not there! I should just make some for myself sometime even though Ron doesn’t like them but again he doesn’t like cheesecake so…Lol! 🙂 xx
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yeah! absolutely! there’s no way you can trust someone who doesn’t like cheesecake! sorry Ron, you just called it on yourself! LOLOLOLOL
I will let you know about that lovely! 😉
🙂 xx
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Ok great thanks!! Maybe I should pick up some cheesecake at the store, they sell it by the slice which is good because I wouldn’t trust myself with a whole cheesecake Lol! 🙂 xx
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haha! you might as well do that too! 😉 😀 😛
they do the same here! but I always get me two slices anyway because just one is never enough! LOLOLOL xx
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Oh yeah they actually come with 2 slices actually because the slices are smaller lol. LOL xx
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see! that’s faith I’m telling you! now you have to get some cheesecake! LOLOLOL xx
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That is my mission! LOLLOLLOL xx
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bahahaha! enjoy it lovely! I’m off to bed now lovely! see you tomorrow! lots of xx
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Have a goodnight beautiful! Ttys!! Lots of xx ❤ ❤
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and you have an amazing evening my lovely! lots of xx
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I’m going to dream about that cheesecake of yours now! oh, well!…
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Lol! Well I went to the store but didn’t get cheesecake because I had a brownie dessert at the restaurant when Ron and I went out for dinner. So I figured I didn’t need the cheesecake. Maybe later though! 🙂 xx
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hahaha! I always save some space for a bit of cheesecake! LOL
lots of xx and have a marvelous Sunday lovely! 🙂 😉
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I will get some cheesecake the next time I go to the store lol. Which won’t be long because we just got a few essentials. I now have some breakfast food so I won’t have to just drink a glass of orange juice lol. Though I’m trying to pace myself when it comes to eating. I really need to loose weight. 😦 Weight has been a constant battle in my life especially having a low thyroid. I just had my medication increased so I hope that helps out a bit. Plus I ate so bad while I was back at home lol. So from today on I have to be good and try to watch what I eat. 🙂 I hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday too my dear! 🙂 🙂 xx ❤ ❤
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Haha! A good excuse for a little cheesecake is always welcome, right!?
I hope you had an amazing weekend as well lovely!
Lots of xx
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Thank you Annie! I need to get some cheesecake still lol. Thank you so much!!
Lots of xx ❤ ❤
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Haha! You’re most welcome beautiful! 😘😘😘
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I haven’t tried anything from First Aid but I got quite a few samples last week at Sephora. I’m looking forward to trying them all out.
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Can’t wait for you to try them and let me know what you think about them lovely!
But what would you recommend me ti try next? I would looove to hear your recommendations! 😊
Lots of xx
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For skin or make up?
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Skincare for now! 😊xx
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I’d like to find a really fantastic mask.
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so you have no suggestions for me this time… haha!
thank you anyway lovely! ;)xx
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Well there is a Nordic brand someone has blogged about – you’re in Europe right? Also right now in the U.S., Glamglow is getting a lot of press. People swear by it but I haven’t tried it. I have loved La Mer and their light moisturizer. They do have a serum I’m curious about. Familiar with any of these? The Nordic line is Estelle and third rose
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I bought the Supermud but didn’t get around to using it… yet! :D:D:D
I haven’t used La Mer products yet since they’re not readily available here! and never heard of this Estelle brand before!
maybe you’ll leave me a link to that post you said you reviewed them in…
wishing you an amazing day!
lots of xx
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Let me find the link and I’ll post it for you. Is La Prairie available to you?
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More or less… Not at any counter here! But I still can get them online! Any good recommendations from La Prairie?
Lots of xx
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I haven’t tried the La Prairie line. I wanted to compare their moisturizers to La Mer which I’m a huge fan of. But La Prairie isn’t carried at the Nordstrom’s close to me so I’d have to drive 45 min to get it. I’d want to compare their most popular moisturizer to La Mer’s.
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Wow! Sounds like the most amazing review ever! Please do it lovely if you want to! I’m really curious about both these brands! So can’t wait! 😁👌🏼xx
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A mask is a perfect goodie for the weekend isn’t it?
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Yeeeees! The ultimate pamper, haha!
What’s your favourite mask/treatment at the moment lovely?
Wishing you a lovely week ahead!
Lots of xx
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So happy to hear you sorted the sun burn out with this and kiehl’s, I always panic whenever I burn my face.
These sound lovely, really like the way you describe the cream. I recently received the radiance pads, so I can’t wait to try those 🙂
xxx Anne
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Hi Anne!
How’s your week going this far?
Yes, I was amazed how well the two worked together! I think you can truly say about a product that is really good when you’re in a situation like that… Unfortunately!
But yeah! Together these two worked wonders! 👌🏼😊
Yayyy! You finally got the pads! Where did you get them from? Can’t wait for you to test them and see how they work on you!
Lots of xx
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I will definitely need to give the mask a go! My skin can get quite red and inflamed so this mask sounds right up my street!
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Yes lovely! Give this one a go! It’s calming and it also hydrates your skin! 😉👌🏼xx
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Sounds perfect! I will do!
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The Ultra Repair Cream sounds so good! Is it ok to use on combination skin? My skin is going through a very oily but dehydrated phase… Been checking up on good creams when I saw your timely post 😀
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it really is lovely! simple and effective! yes it should help you with this skin issue as well as long as you use it sparingly and once a day, at night! it will help you balance your skin – which I really think that the issue in the first place! 😉 lots of xx
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Yeah, that’s exactly my concern. I hope I can get my hands on this soon! Thank you for the reply :-*
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you’re most welcome as always my lovely! I hope it will work for you as well! 😉 lots of xx
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and stop using whatever harsh treatment you’re using like the face wash, toner, face peel… I don’t know whatever you might use!
I think whatever you used dried your complexion too much, sending your skin the wrong signals, hence it produces more oils than ever! 😉
go back to the basic products you know work for you and the 4 simple steps: cleanse, tone, serum and moisturizer!…
that’s what I do when my skin’s acting out and I put it back on track in a matter of days!
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I am actually using a very basic routine, nothing has changed except the weather of course. Sri Lanka is far more humid and hotter compared to Singapore so i’m guessing I need to change up my routine to address that. But i’m so lazy to start looking for new products. However that just might be the case now! >.<
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yeah! there’s the weather too! my skin’s always acting up when the seasons change here! but I know its things now, so it doesn’t catch me by surprise anymore! LOL
yup! you’re right! maybe it’s just the time to look for new stuff!
lots of xx
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there’s always this thing too, when I use a product or a routine for long enough that it stops having the right effects on my skin! LOL
so I’m giving it a break! and yeah! that’s when new products come to play! 😉
:D:D:D xx
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I really hope this is somewhat helpful!
lots of xx
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The oatmeal mask sounds awesome! Hope to try it out sometime!! 🙂
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definitely give it a go lovely!it’s really amazing and you can’t beat the price tag on this one as well! :D:D:D
what’s your favourite mask at the moment?
lots of xx
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🙂 My favorite one at the moment is from an Australian brand called Coast to Coast..their skin brightening red clay mask is wonderful!! Also I’ve been enjoying plain Greek yogurt + honey masks too! 😉
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Thanks for sharing lovely!
I also enjoy these little DIY’s especially when the weather gets warmer! Greek yogurt+honey sure work little wonders together! 👌🏼😉
Lots of xx
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Annie…..Here’s the link with a very interesting product.
https://beautytruuth.wordpress.com/2015/05/27/review-of-the-estelle-thild-rose-otto-serum/
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Thank you so much lovely! I wasn’t sure you were talking about Estelle&Thild! I only had one product from them, a face primer!
I will check your review asap!
Lots of xx
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Awesome!! How was the primer??
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It was more of a moisturiser with a bit of tint in it. It was light in colour and consistency and it evened out my skin without that silicon-y feeling if you know what I mean! And yeah! It kept my makeup on longer. I also used it by itself with some Hyaluronic Powder and some concealer on top! 😊👌🏼xx
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Nice!!! I’m thinking of that line but want more input for sure. Same with La Prairie. If I drop 350.00-400USD on s product, I want a trusted opinion. I trust yours!
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Aweee! Thank you so much my lovely! It really means a lot to know that you trust my advice! 😌🙏🏼 I love to share my experiences with you! With makeup is easier than with skincare though! I’ve always said that whatever might work for me might not work for anyone else, because is so personal!
But I do love to do a bit of a research on a product before using it! Especially with those that are a bit of an investment!
Lots of xx
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