It's a beauty truism - faraway skins are green. We're always on the look out for the Holy Grail product that will transform our dehydrated/dry/oily visage into the very best version of itself that it can be.
I love hearing what products other people rate to keep skin hydrated, blemish-free and radiant. And if those secret-sharers can correctly (it's not as easy as we sometimes think) describe their skin type to me, then I have a better idea of whether their Holy Grail will perform miracles for me or whether it will be more Emperor's Clothes.
So let this be our safe skin clinic, Complexions Anonymous.
My name is Andrea and I love ALL skincare products but here are my Holy Grail products for combination, dehydrated, sensitive skin.
I'm lucky that I don't suffer from too many break outs (horrible hormones notwithstanding) but there are three things that I need to keep my skin clear and there is no negotiation here:
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- Oil Cleanser (like Úna Brennan's Super Facialist above)
- Clean facecloth morning and evening
- Clean pillowcase every evening
The last two are cheap as chips but honestly, if I don't stick to it I get breakouts. So I buy the bumper pack of detergent and place it under the credit side of my skin ledger.
And I love a gentle toner - I feel like it gets rid of every last scrap of grime, makeup and residue. La Roche Posay Physiological Soothing Toner is a staple in my bathroom cabinet and I've yet to find one that works better on my sensitive skin.
I move between moisturisers depending on what my skin needs. I've yet to find that moisturiser that will have to be prised from my cold, dead hand but it's ok - I only have two hands and you'll find my oil cleanser in one and my La Roche Posay toner in the other.
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For now.
So won't you step into my clinic/Cilla's Blind Date set and tell us what's your name and where do you come from what's your skin type and Holy Grail skincare product?
