Facial Skincare Wish List for A/W

Just as the weather starts to change, so does our skin. The sweaty, moist surface starts to parch up, becoming more tight and dehydrated.

Since I started getting more into skincare, I decided how vital it is to change products according to your skin's needs. So here's my wish list for the coming seasons.

Morning

1. Elemis Peachy Perfect Gentle Face Wash - €11.72

I want to get into using a different cleanser for morning and evening, and after searching through cleansers online, I found this Elemis Peachy Perfect one. I know the name should not draw me to a product, but it did. The fact that it says "peachy" made me believe this would be perfect for day time. Who doesn't want dandy skin just after rolling out of bed? According to the product description, the cleanser contains lemon which awakens your skin, along with other ingredients that hydrate and condition your complexion.

2. Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream - £23.00

Those of us who are blessed with dark under-eye circles *raises hand* need some sort of targeted morning eye cream. Dark circles are at their worst upon waking up, especially after a fidgety night. So instead of putting coffee in our bodies, why not put it under our eyes? Yup, this Origins eye cream contains caffeine as one of its main ingredients. To add, ginseng is known for its brightening properties. De-puffed, awakened glowing under-eyes? Yes, please.

3. Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Moisturizer - £23.00

Containing the same ingredients as the one above, this moisturizer promises a glowing overall complexion. With a lightweight, oil-free formula, this moisturizer is supposed to convert dull skin into a vibrant, lustrous glow.

Evening

4. Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleaner - £13.25

One of the cheapest cleansers I could find that seems to get the job done. After a day wearing makeup, I prefer to give my skin a deep cleanse. This oil free cleanser comes with a muslin cloth, which is used to polish your skin while removing the cleanser. The muslin cloth further helps to deep cleanse your skin, as the steam from the hot muslin cloth helps to open up those pores.

5. Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil - €25.00

A facial oil may sound scary, especially for those with sensitive/oily/combination skin. However, this oil is suitable for all skin types. I've come across this product on various blogs, and most of them said the same thing - how this product is not that oily. As in, it sort of dries up, and sinks into the skin upon application. Rosehip is known to be advantageous to the skin by improving fine lines and wrinkles while giving the skin its natural glow. It also balances oily/combination skin, while acting as a moisturizer for dry skin. To add, it's known for balancing out skin tone, while reducing blemishes and scars. This oil seems to have it all.

6. Pai Echium Anti-Aging Eye Cream - €34.00

If I had to have different eye creams for morning and evening, I would prefer something a bit more hydrating for night time. This eye cream is rich in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, which calm and soften the delicate area of the eye.

Evening Extras

7. Caudalie Gentle Buffing Cream - €19.77

Recently I stopped using a facial scrub, but I must admit that my skin has missed that exfoliating feeling. My skin used to feel so fresh and free from impurities. If you have sensitive skin, make sure to opt for a gentle scrub, with very fine and soft grains in order to prevent skin irritation. Rinse away the scrub with warm water instead of cold; it further helps to clean those pores.

8. Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask - £25.00

There has been a lot of hype about this product amongst bloggers, and I can't wait to try it out. Since the skin gets more dehydrated in winter, I prefer to add a hydrating mask to my routine. This Origins Overnight mask replaces your usual evening moisturizer, and you apply it around 30 minutes before going to bed, and as the name suggests, you leave it overnight. Your skin will drink it up, and in the morning you're supposed to wake up with vibrant, hydrated skin. The avocado and apricot kernel oil help in injecting that moisture back in your skin.

As stated, this is a wish list, therefore the above are not personal reviews of the products. However, I have discreetly researched them online and compared them to other products. Hence why they ended up in my wish list.