Perry Petite

A good skincare routine is vital to obtaining and maintaining healthy looking skin, so finding the right products for you is extremely important. Now, you do not need to go crazy and have a lengthy routine if it is unnecessary to your skin so it is best to see what works for you. Personally I think everybody should stick to moisturising, cleansing, exfoliating and a serum of sort as this is quite simple and benefits all skin types.

Now my routine is pretty complicated and long, but this is because I have products that I use on certain days or only if my skin is feeling some type of way, but this is just a quick glimpse into what personally works for me.

My favourite daily toner at the moment is the Botanics Rose Water Toning Spritz. This toner is super affordable and I usually use it in the morning as a prep before makeup and to freshen up my skin. I also really enjoy this because you can mist it over your face throughout your day as a pick me up to add a bit more moisture to your skin if it's a bit dry and to perk it up.

The scent is rather calming, which for a £5.99 toner that is nearly always on offer, I am definitely not switching it up just yet!


For my daily moisturiser I use the Botanics All Bright Hydrating Day Cream with SPF 15. Now I do own quite a few Botanics products, but their skin care line is honestly really lovely and affordable so if you do not want to spend as much money, their line is worth checking out.

I usually apply quite a bit in upward motions and let it sink into my skin before applying makeup.

I bought this on a whim since it was only about £2.00 and I still have not found a moisturiser that I am amazed by, but this one is actually really nice on the skin and only takes a small amount to blend into the skin, making my skin feel brighter and smooth. It does look nice under foundation and has not made anything slip around, yet I probably will not buy this again, just because it takes a while to blend into the skin and the lid tends to get a bit messy at times, so if anybody has any daily moisturiser recommendations feel free to let me know!

I usually swap between the different types of the water as I like all of them and it usually depends on which one is on offer at the time, but I tend to stick to the combination and sensitive skin type. I find that this cleansing water removes my makeup well and makes my skin feel fresh and ready for the rest of my routine afterwards.



Now sometimes it is a bit tricky to take off all of my eye makeup with the Garnier Micellar Water since my eyeliner is really difficult to take off. When I am in a rush I will go in with the Estee Lauder Gentle Eye Makeup Remover as this stuff instantly removes the trickiest of eye makeup without having to tug at the skin! I try not to use this too much since it is pricey but I am very impressed with how it performs!


About once a week after I have removed my makeup I use the Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Charcoal Face Mask which I love! I really enjoy the boots brand and there are a couple more items from their brand which I also really enjoy, to me personally I find that their products are nice to my skin and are incredibly affordable.

My skin really loves anything with witch hazel and charcoal products so I find that this really helps to even out my skin and dry out any breakouts that have erupted. I use this just before I'm about to get in the shower so it is easier to wash off and clean up afterwards.


During the morning and at night when I am in the shower, I reach for the Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser. This is an all time favourite of mine and I have repurchased this for quite a long time. I make sure to get the cleanser foamy and rub it into my skin using small circular motions.

The best part about this cleanser is when I go in with it when I have just exfoliated as it makes my skin feel tingly and purified.

I am absolutely obsessed with how fresh my skin feels after using this and really takes off any excess dirt from the skin. My skin has definitely been enjoying this and has helped to reduce breakouts!



With exfoliators, it is relatively hard to find one that isn't too scratchy or irritable on your skin, especially if somebody recommends a product since every skin type is different.

I am currently enjoying the Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Refreshing Jelly Facial Scrub  since my skin is in love with witch hazel and goes really well paired with the Biore cleanser. My skin feels well exfoliated and smooth afterwards, with me usually using this once a week when my skin is feeling a bit all over the place.



Another exfoliator that I use for when my skin is feeling a bit lacklustre is the Botanics All Bright Purifying Face Scrub. Again Botanics is really nice brand that does some really lovely stuff so it is worth checking out.

I tend to use this every now at and then at night to switch up my routine as it makes my skin feel bright and glowy. This is a nice affordable exfoliator and makes my skin feel more plump and alive. If you have dry skin you may want to look into this!


After I have washed my face, I go in with my No7 Beautiful Skin Hot Cloth Cleanser to bring back all of the moisture that I had lost from my cleanser. I cover my face in a thick layer, run the muslin cloth under hot water and cover my face for around 10 seconds before rubbing it in circular motions and rinsing my face with cold water to lock in the moisture.

As you can tell from the lack of product, I have been loving this and will be repurchasing another once this bottle has run out.


As a small prep before I go to bed I like to use the Botanics All Bright Refreshing Eye Roll-On. I do use this in the morning sometimes but I am usually in a rush so I use it more at night. Now to be honest this does not really do much, but I find the cooling sensation of the gel relaxing under my eyes and around my brow bone.  I personally wouldn't say it brightens the under eye but it does soothe the bags under my eyes so that's a plus I guess, but I probably will not buy this again.


Serum wise (kind of) I like to use the Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Night Gel after I have let the Botanics Eye Roll-On sink in. I have bought this so many times that I don't think I will be able to switch to anything else since my skin is so used to it. I literally rub so many layers of this over my skin because I feel like it is doing amazing things to any blemishes. Depending on what exfoliator I use, my skin can feel tingly when using this which I personally enjoy!


For my night cream I use the L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil Night Sleeping Cream, which I have already reviewed on my blog and you can have a quick read here: 

http://perrypetite.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/loreal-extraordinary-sleeping-oil.html

I'm not going to go too much into detail but I apply a thick coat of this after the Boots Night Treatment Gel so that my skin can drink in all of the oils and obtain a nice balance in the morning.



From this it is probably obvious that I really enjoy Boots' own skin care range and Botanics. But for someone like me who is quite picky with skin care products and doesn't like spending too much on certain items, these brands are lovely and make my skin feel refreshed without having to go crazy on the spending when I need to repurchase, they should have a lot more recognition!

Also, my routine is definitely pretty complicated and long as I switch throughout the week but so far this has been working for me, and I am always open to trying new products!

Thank you for reading and I hope you found my skin care routine interesting! Let me know what skin care products you enjoy and be sure to follow my social media in the top right corner. Have a wonderful day!

I have only recently realised how important a good nightly moisturiser can be within your skin care routine. Yet it is always a struggle to figure out which type is right for your skin or whether it is worth splurging or keeping it cheap. I personally tend to stick to more affordable moisturisers as I feel that you don't need to ruin your bank in order to make your face feel revitalised.

What I look for in a night cream is something that is incredibly nourishing and hydrating - primarily swerving towards creams that are for dehydrated and mature skin (odd I know) as I really like to feel refreshed and almost over hydrated in the morning, despite having combination skin as my cleansers and other products tend to dry out the outer areas of my face. 

I decided to give the L'Oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil Night Sleeping Oil-Cream a go due the fact that it contains 'essential oil of Rosehip and precious oil of Argan' that is 'combined with illuminating Imperata Cylindrica extract and Royal Jelly known for its protective and nutritive properties'. Now to me this made the cream sound like a moisturising machine with the amount of goodness that it could potentially do to my skin.

The L'Oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil Night Sleeping Oil-Cream retails for £15 but you can currently purchase it on offer for £10 from a selection of stores.


The consistency is very rich and has a pungent scent of lavender and rosemary which some may find slightly overpowering. I however enjoy the scent of it. The only downside to the strong scent seemed to be that I had to be careful when applying it near to my eyes as the scent would slightly make my eyes water (kind of like an onion if you get my drift), so I would recommend putting a light layer around the eye area just to prevent any irritation if your skin and eyes are quite sensitive. 

Also, the cream has a very rich consistency which makes my face feel very soft and well nourished once it has absorbed. Over the past week of trying this out, my skin has felt much more plumper and silky, balancing out my combination skin wonderfully.


Now I've noticed that the cream has small speckles of glitter which I feel would either be a hit or miss for some. I personally really enjoy it as my face appears a lot brighter and luminous compared to how it usually looks and doesn't look like I've been thrown into an oily vat of glitter as you would expect a glittery moisturiser to be (but then again that does sound quite appealing though). 

As much as I love this moisturiser, this may not be for you if you have highly sensitive skin as the ingredients could cause a slight irritation, but so far my skin has had positive reactions from it. Also I have noticed that a residue is left on the skin in the morning which appears once you wash your face. This could either be good or bad for some but I personally like it as I feel that I am getting twice as much moisture than I would with other night creams. 








Overall, I personally really enjoy the way my skin feels and looks whilst I have been using this night cream and would recommend it to those who have dull skin and want to perk it up a bit. However, as every skin type is different and if you have a more sensitive skin, I would recommend looking at the ingredients first before purchasing just in case a specific oil or fragrance does not agree with your skin.


Thank you for reading, be sure to check out my social media linked in the top right corner (or access it through the 'Contact' tab on a mobile device) to keep updated on what I am up to and let me know your thoughts on the L'Oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil Night Sleeping Oil-Cream!

Armani Luminous silk, a staple amongst many makeup artists and beauty bloggers/youtubers. I have been waiting for the right time to purchase this foundation for quite a while now - debating whether the foundation is worth the splurge, as being a student, the price is just over half of my weekly budget which I  try my best to attempt to stick to. The Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation retails for £37 and I am in the shade number 3.

The foundation claims to be natural and non-opaque, covering up flaws whilst still maintaining a beautiful glow that is buildable to your choice of coverage. Now for me, this foundation definitely lived up to its claims and the flexibility of the foundation makes it worth spending more.


The packaging is stunning - pictures honestly do not show just how pretty it is. It makes me want to have it on show at all times for everyone to admire. Armani pairs the beautiful foundation with a luxurious glass bottle which reflects the high quality and lavish appearance of the product.


The pump is nice and small, making for concise application that does not disperse too much product, making it more easy to work with.


As a fairly pale person, I was surprised that I was not the lightest shade for once, meaning that the shade range is suitable for people with extremely pale skin who may have trouble finding shades/undertones to match their skin. What I appreciate about this foundation is that it is very diverse with the amount of coverage you are wanting, so I don't have to settle on solely using it for light makeup or only for heavy looks! This allows me to get a full use out of the foundation and prompts me to purchase again once I have ran out of the product.

On me, the foundation lives up to its name and wears flawlessly, not being too matte or too dewy and appearing quite fresh and natural, which I have really been loving as usually my face cakes up pretty fast during the day due to my combination skin. With a bit of loose powder, the foundation lasts all day and gives the skin a HD appearance which looks stunning in photos.

When applying the Armani foundation, I have personally found that the best way for me is to partially blend the foundation out with a finger and then further blend out with a beautyblender or a Real Techniques miracle complexion sponge so that I can build it up gradually with it still holding its natural appearance.

I am always critical of drug store concealers as the majority that I have tried have been very disappointing. Either it has a terrible colour range, is too caky/orange or assumes that every pale person has pink undertones (the struggle).

But FINALLY I have found an inexpensive concealer that looks absolutely gorgeous on the skin and personally is on par with my high end concealers.





Bourjois has definitely raised the bar for drugstore concealers and the packaging isn't tacky or extremely cheap looking but rather simple yet elegant. Also the staying power is impressive, however, extremely oily skins may want to stay clear of this product as the dewiness may mix with the oils and make you appear shiny more than radiant.



Overall, if you are looking for a concealer to brighten the face and under eyes then the Bourjois Radiance Reveal Concealer is definitely worth picking up to try out for yourself without making a large dent in your purse!

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Lucy x