The Skincare Routine That Saved My Skin

As I approached those dreaded teenage years my face decided to go into turmoil and I got spots. They weren't the ordinary spots that would go away within a few days... they were the kind of spots that you can feel under the skin and hurt. They would take ages to come through and when they did they would hurt even more than they did when they didnt make their appearance on my face. I couldn't cover them with makeup and all i waited for was to pop them to get some relief from the pain which wasn't a good idea to do as they would take even longer to heal.

I have tired all sorts of skincare projects from reading up about them or by reading Caroline Hirons website. Though reading her website helped me to understand my skin and I did calm it down a bit, I would still find myself getting the painful spots. They always came when it was that lovely time of the month and would take ages to clear when it was that time again and I got more. It was a vicious cycle. I didn't feel clean even though i looked after my skin as best as i could and thought I was doing.

Then about 9 months ago I came across a girl called Megs who is a blogger and YouTuber and goes under the name "Wonderful You". She posted a YouTube video called "HOW I GOT RID OF MY ACNE!". Now ofcourse I thought this is going to be the same thing where i spend loads of money and it doesn't do anything.

I was VERY VERY wrong!

She explained that she was offered a chance to go to Courthouse Clincs to have an assessment on her skin. I didn't go to Courthouse Clinics but I did think I'm going to try the same skincare that she explained she had been recommended and if my skin looks even half as good then I would still be happy that I spent the money.

I'm going to talk about each product and tell you why I love them and why they have improved my skin so much that I don't mind going out without any makeup which would never of happened before.

First is the Vitage Revitalising Daily Cleanse 200ml (£19.68) - I use this once a day at night when ive been either wearing makeup or no makeup. This is my first cleanse. The bottle lasts for ages and I am still on the same one from 9 months ago and it doesnt look like its running out any time soon. It takes off my makeup beautifully and my skin loves this as its gentle and doesn't irriate my skin at all.

Priori Advanced AHA Gentle Facial Cleanser 180ml (£15.90) - This is my second cleanse in the evening and I also use this once in the morning. It refreshes my skin and makes it feel very clean. Again it doesnt irriate my skin. It takes off any residue of makeup that is left if any. It is just a great cleanser for sensitive skin and it definetly contributes to my whole skincare routine. Leaves my skin soft and smooth and matt. Again the bottle lasts ages!

Prori Advanced AHA Perfection Facial Gel 30ml (£21.90) - To me this is the hero product. I couldn't live without it! The LCA Complex plus 1% Salicylic Acid and Peptides helps spots if i do even have a slight show of any on my face to nip it in the bud quick and dissapear. It doesnt dry out my skin at all. I put this on in the mornings before SPF and in the evenings before serum. I don't tend to use it on a specific area i tend to put it all over my face as I don't get a specfic area where my spots will come through. I just LOVE this product!

Priori Advanced AHA Daily Defense Protector SPF30 75ml (£14.90) - I was one of those that never used SPF in my daily routine until Caroline Hirons pointed it out in her blogs all the time and why it is so important to use on a daily basis. Now I apply SPF every morning before I go out under my foundation if I decide to wear any that day and if I don't I wear it without makeup. This does not break me out like others and makes my face soft and also makes a great base for makeup.

Last but definetly not least Priori Cellular Recovery Serum with DNA Enzyme Complex 50ml (£70.90) - This is the most expensive out the whole skincare routine. I will buy it over and over again and I have only just brought my second bottle which I haven't even opened yet. I use this once at night after the facial gel. I only apply mosisturiser on after this if I feel I need it which isn't very often and even when I do it is only on the outside of my nose where the grooves are. This mattifies my skin and in the morning I don't feel like I am greasy. It helps speeds up any marks I may have and discolouration.

Now at the age of 32 I am finally happy with my skin and it keeps improving as the days go by. Thats my skincare routine and I don't add anything else into it. I have tired to add oils but my skin reacts badly to them very quickly. I can't say enough good things about these products. They have saved my skin and given me more confidence. I know that seems like a bold statment but if like me you suffer from skin problems you will undertstand where I am coming from.

I hope as this is my first post you all like it and please any comments will be welcomed to help me improve.

I am hoping to put up a post once a week and see how it goes from there :) Thanks for reading!

Laura x

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