BEAUTY | Liz Earle Cleanse, Tone and Moisturiser Review

Liz Earle Skincare Range*

I have been using the Liz Earle skincare range since I was about 13 and my mum discovered it on QVC. Ever since I started using the product I have been a faithful customer and also use some of the other products. Like with all skin routines you use these products morning and night.

The Cleanse & Polish* (£14.25 for 100ml) contains rosemary, chamomile, cocoa butter and eucalyptus essential oil and is an award winning cleanser. To use the cleanser you massage it onto your dry skin over your face and neck  to 'purify, soften and stimulate the circulation.' 

You then take the muslin that comes with the cleanser (not pictured) soak it in warm water and wring it out and gently remove the cleanser from your face, this helps exfoliate the skin. Then splash your face with cold water.

After using the cleanser it leaves your skin feeling beautifully soft unlike other skincare products my that can leave you feeling tight and dry. It also fully removes all make up, including mascara.

The next step is the Instant Boost Skin Tonic* (£12.50 for 200ml) which contains the naturally active ingredients aloe vera, chamomile, calendula cucumber and natural vitamin E which revitalises and softens. There is also rose-scented geranium, lavender and sweet orange to restore and revive.

Firstly the toner smells beautiful, it isn't too strong or over powering, just a subtle floral hint. Pour a generous amount of toner on to a cotton bud and apply over the face and neck.

The final stage is the Liz Earle Skin Repair Moisturiser* (£18.75 for 50ml), I use the cream for normal/combination skin and swear by it. The cream contains borage and avocado oil, echinacea, beta-carotine and natural vitamin E. You only need the smallest amount and that will keep your skin hydrated all day without leaving your skin greasy or shiny.

I honestly haven't got a bad word to say about these products and I think the fact that I have used them for nearly half my life says it all. 

Have you tried Liz Earle? Or do you have a skincare product you are loyal to? Let me know!

Love Lilla xx

BEAUTY | Mudd Sea Mask - My Go To Face Mask

I don't know why I always pull such a gormless face... very unattractive! Anyway, in prep for the wedding I went to at the weekend I decided to use a face mask. I always use face masks a week or so before a big occasion to minimise the risk of spots that might appear as a result of using the mask.

I've been using the Mudd Hydrating Sea Clay Formula Mask  since I was in my teens, it is a deep pore cleansing mask that also hydrates. It contains marine protein, minerals and vitamins that combine with the pure clay to absorb excess oil and dirt, it also uses kelp, seaweed and Irish moss to hydrate the skin. 

Before applying the mask I soaked my face with warm, moist cloth and then blotted dry before applying to my entire face (except my eyes) and leaving on for 10-15minutes. The clay dries and stiffens up. To remove gut wet another cloth and gently wipe off. The mask always leaves my skin feeling really fresh and not all tight like other mask do, it's also really easy to remove! 

I really love this mask but I think I'm going to look into making my own! If you know of any good recipes let me know!

Love Lilla xx