THIS MONTHS FAVE SKINCARE

As a mum of two - well I think as a mum in general you're constantly daydreaming about running a hot and relaxing bath, while using a nice hydrating face mask after a long day of carrying and chasing a baby and a toddler. But then you checked into reality, and think when can you find the time to do all of that? The trick is don't find time, make time.

It is easy to forget about ourselves, but sometimes forgetting about ourselves could lead to you not feeling good about yourself and that could lead to negativity. So try and remember to take care of yourself, make the time to pamper yourself once in a while and so you're feeling great about yourself - happy life, happy wife & happy kids.

FACE MASK

I kindly got sent this 'Calming Face Mask' from El8te, what caught my eyes was the packaging of the bottle - It's so pretty, I'm in love. The face mask is made in Australia (which I love as well), and it is made with goat milk and scented with pure rose oil (yum!). The benefits of the face mask is that it combats the visible signs of ageing and it is suited for all skin types.

I have used the face mask a few times now and I honestly love it, it has been the best face mask I have ever used. Ever since using the face mask my skin has been so smooth and hydrated, and I am very happy with the results. So far I have been using the face mask twice a week.

How do I apply it?

- I apply the face mask after I showered, once I finished showering I use a damp cloth and gently wash my face again to make sure there isn't any hidden dirt or make up still on.

- Once my face is clean, I put a generous amount of the product on two of my finger tips and gently apply it onto my face. I leave the face mask on for about 15 to 20 minutes.

- When the time is up I use a clean damp cloth to wipe away the face mask and once I got all the face mask off, and I follow it with the El8te hydrating face cream. I also use the hydrating face mask in the morning as well, and to be honest it feels so good on my skin and smells amazing!

EXFOLIANT

Derma - Microdermabrasion scrub

My first impression was the packaging, I love how it is in a glass heavy jar and it makes the product feel so more luxurious and what I love is that it is a decent size to travel with. The microdermabrasion scrub is an exfoliant and I have been searching for a good one for a while now, and so I was extremely happy when I saw this product. The benefits of this product is helps diminish fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars. To be honest I don't have any issues in those departments but I am just automatically drawn to the fact it diminishing wrinkles. The scrub has such a refreshing cooling scent, and smells like lime - even my partner loves the scent.

How I applied it

- When opening the scrub my first impression of the product was a bit disappointed because the product looked rock hard but once I got a bit of the product, the product wasn't hard at all and the texture of it was creamy.

- The packaging said apply on wet face and so I wet my face with warm water, and I only took a small amount of the product and massaged it into my face. I know I have said it before but the scent is amazing, I wish I could eat it!

- Next thing I noticed and shocked me was the texture of the product - you know how you can get some exfoliant that feels like sand paper is rubbing against your face? Well with this exfoliant didn't feel like sandpaper! The texture was grainy, but it felt gentle rubbing against my skin (if that makes sense). It felt really nice actually.

- Once I have finished massaging the product into my skin, I gently wash the product off with warm water and instantly my face felt so clean and smooth. I am in love, I would definitely buy this product again.

SERUM

Derma - Hydrating serum

My first impression was the scent when I first applied the serum onto my face, and to be honest I love the scent. I have been using the Derma hydrating serum for a couple of weeks now, and this serum has been the BEST one I have ever used. When I am not using the El8te face mask and hydrating moisturiser, I would use the Derma hydrating serum - Morning, evening and before bed or whenever my face is starting to feel dry. I have also added it into one of my make up routine, I do two pumps of the product onto my damp beauty blender and then I do two pumps of foundation on top of the serum (sometimes I mix the too on a back of a CD) and to be honest it has been the best. My makeup has lasted longer than it normally does, my face doesn't look dried out from the foundation and my foundation feels lighter on my face.