It has been quite mild this winter, temperature wise but even so I do have to take more care with my skin when the colder weather arrives. Today I’m sharing some of my winter beauty favourites, to be honest I’ll use most of these year around but these are the products I’m loving at the moment, whether they are an extra treat for my skin or a fun new beauty buy.
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish, Limited Edition – My friend Vicki from Let’s Talk Beauty passed this onto me and I’ve been saving it for the winter months when I knew my skin would need a little extra looking after. I had been trying out the No7 Beautiful Skin Hot Cloth cleanser which is a great, cheaper alternative but isn’t quite as nice as the Liz Earle version. You can’t go wrong with Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish and I love this Rose & Lavender limited edition, it leaves your skin feeling so clean but soft and it only takes a matter of minutes to use.
Green People Tinted DD Moisturiser – Green People are one of my favourite skincare brands and they have just released a new tinted moisturiser specially designed for porcelain skin. That is a nice way of saying pale and as I am both pale and freckly I was delighted when they sent me a sample to try out. I don’t often wear foundation day to day as I only like a light coverage, just something to even out my skin tone. I had heard good things about this DD cream (by the way the DD is for daily defence as it has an SPF15 and as a bonus is also anti-ageing) but I didn’t think the original light shade would be right for me. Their new shade, creme ivory, is perfect! I have been using it for about a week on it’s own after cleansing and have been pleasantly surprised I haven’t felt the need to use any other moisturiser or serum with it as my skin is usually dry. Although it doesn’t go on as smooth as other tinted moisturisers I have tried once it is on it looks amazing, my skin feels super soft and hydrated. It gives a lovely natural finish yet does seem to have a subtle glow and makes my skin look brighter and healthier than it usually is this time of year. It is definitely going to be a staple in my winter skincare routine, it is priced at £34.99 for 30ml. EDIT: after trying the DD cream after putting on serum as recommended by a friend it does glide onto the skin much easier!
MUA Sweet Sheen Lip Balm – I just love these little lip tints from MUA, they are such a bargain at £2.00 each, you could honestly buy them all shades. I have dusky rose and rouge rumba at the moment and I keep them in my coat pockets so I can add some colour and protection just before I head out the door on the school run. The colour is pretty good I think for a little lip balm and it is very smooth going on.
Burts Bees Lip Balm, Pomegranate – I am addicted to Burts Bees Lip Balms, I think they are so good for protecting your lips in these colder months. I often swipe some over Lucas’ mouth too just as we had out into the cold. I hadn’t tried this pomegranate version before but it is now a favourite, it smells so good and is lovely and hydrating. At £3.69 they would make a lovely stocking filler this Christmas.
Precision Swissco Blending Sponge – I can’t find a link to somewhere you can buy this in the UK but I got mine in TKMaxx. I originally had a Nanshy blending sponge and they are my favourite thing to put foundation and concealer on with. Somehow I lost my Nanshy one and didn’t want to spend a fortune replacing it so picked this up on a whim when I spotted it for £4.99. I know there is a lot to be said about these little blenders, there are some cult products out there but I didn’t want to pay £16+ for a make up sponge and this does the job for me! I must admit I prefer the egg shaped ones but it feels soft and is easy to apply and blend make up with so I’m really happy with it for the price.
Disclosure – Green People were kind enough to send me their new DD tinted moisturiser to try out but I was under no obligation to write about it.
16 Comments
The Liz Earle cleanse and polish sounds so good, I love good products that don’t cost the earth. And you can’t go wrong with Burts Bees 🙂 I definitely need to get some.
December 11, 2015 at 9:19 amI definitely am addicted to Burts Bees lip balms, I bought a few gift sets and have split them up for stocking fillers/teacher presents, can’t go wrong with that I’m sure!
December 16, 2015 at 11:00 amOh I really want to try the Liz Earle cleanser too! Might add it to my Christmas list. I love Green People products too and the tinted moisturiser sounds lovely xx
December 11, 2015 at 9:41 amYou should definitely try it Julia, it is lovely! The No7 one is pretty good too though for the price xx
December 16, 2015 at 12:17 pmOooh, all these look so nice! I should add a couple to my Christmas list as my skin could definitely use a bit more love this winter. 🙂 xx
December 11, 2015 at 9:56 amYes, you should make time for some pampering! Always feel better after a little time to myself 🙂
December 16, 2015 at 1:18 pmI love my Burt’s Bees lip balm! Year after year it’s always a staple in my handbag, I must have at least four by now!
December 13, 2015 at 12:49 pmThey are amazing aren’t they? I friend bought me one for a gift once and I’ve been hooked ever since 🙂
December 16, 2015 at 1:19 pmHayley I have been meaning to try Liz Earle for years and never got around to it, but I am going to have to give it a go. Everybody says such great things about it x
December 14, 2015 at 9:59 pmYou must try it Sarah, it is honestly one of my favourite cleansers. The No7 one gives it a run for it’s money though! xx
December 16, 2015 at 1:20 pmBeen meaning to try the Liz Earle for ages, definitely need to.
December 15, 2015 at 4:34 pmYou definitely should Karen, the Cleanse and Polish is so amazing!
December 16, 2015 at 1:20 pmLoved this post. Liz Earle C&P is a firm fave of mine too & you know how much I love the MUA lip sheens. Perfect for everyday.
December 16, 2015 at 7:14 pmI love Liz Earle, although haven’t bought anything from her range for ages! All very soothing. #sharewithme x
December 21, 2015 at 8:40 pmOh some lovely things to pine over here. So cute. Love the flat lay style too. I am rubbish at these but you styled perfectly. Makes me want to go beauty shopping. lol Thank you ever so much for linking up to SWM and the amazing linky/blog support last year. It means the world to me that people come back again and again to share their amazing blogs. I hope this year is no different. You have such a lovely blog here. I wish you a happy new year!!! #sharewithme
January 6, 2016 at 3:59 pmThese all look fantastic. I love the sound of that Green People Tinted DD Moisturiser. I have never used any of their products but they are always highly recommended. Sadly, i’m allergic to the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish. Which is gutting because everyone raves about it. I keep on trying it but then my allergy flares up. A lovely post, honey. Hugs Lucy xxxx
February 17, 2016 at 5:47 pm