The weather in the UK has finally started to resemble spring, it literally jumped 10°C overnight, but I'm not complaining in the slightest. So with that in mind I thought it was time to update my skincare routine for the warmer weather. I've actually really enjoyed my skincare routine over the past couple of months, using both the cleanser and moisturiser by First Aid Beauty, but I think it's time for a little change.
As much as I like to try new things, I am slightly a creature of habit and headed towards the Origins counter in Boots. In the back of my head I was thinking they suit your skin type, get the basics and then you can experiment!
I've tried quite a few Origins products over the past few years, and loved the majority of them. The Origins High Potency Night-a-mins nigh cream is my go to evening moisturiser. It feels thick when you're first applying the product to face but sinks in really fast, which I love in a moisturiser and the smell is absolutely gorgeous! My skin type as normal with occasional dry patches and a little oily in the summer months, but nothing over complex, so this product pretty much works for me all year round which is fab.
The GinZing range is new to me, I remember the launch of the Energy-Boosting Moisturiser but never got round to trying it, so now is my chance! It has a light-weight gel like consistency, which when I tried it on my hand I really liked. Personally I think it would be too light for me during the winter, but hopefully it's great for the warmer months. It doesn't have any of the anti-aging properties or SPF in so that does drop the price to £23, but that isn't really an issue for me. I'm hoping this gives a nice little glow booster with just the right amount of moisture. They also gave me a little free sample of the GinZing eye cream which they are known for, so I can't wait to try that too.
I've noticed a lot of people talking about the new Original Skin Renewal Serum with willowherb, which is meant to counteract dullness, de-stress the skin and smooth the skins texture. I was actually attracted to this as it is aimed at people in their twenties, which is quite a rarity in skincare products! When I tested the product it had a very lightweight gel-like consistency to it, just like the GinZing moisturiser, which hopefully will be great for the summer months as I still need to moisture but I don't want to look like I am covered in cream. I also hope that this sits well under make-up, but I'll get back to you on this.
As I spent way over £45, I also got a full-sized Checks and Balances frothy face wash as a free gift with purchase which is great and the lovely lady at the counter chucked in a mini Modern Friction Scrub little sample which is great as I already love this.
Fingers crossed I like all my new purchases!
