its funy that a girl as high maintance as me - who is so into make up - is SO clueless as to a good skincare range.

ur all going to gasp - but til now, ive always used body shop peach scrub face wash on my face, every night, takes ALL my make up off (and i wear a lot) mascara too...

to my horror its been discontinued.

i bought a seaweed scrub, but even i know that at my age (nearly 30) its time to get a decent cleanser

i use good moisturiser - estee lauder, verite range - and perfect world origins white tea balm

but what do i get to take my make up off with? i prefer a wash, itl ltake me too long with cotton wool buds...any recommendations? i have good skin, no spots, midly sensitive though..

also - do i need a toner? what does that too?

i dont want to keep scrubing...(please dont tell me off, lol)...

professional advice only please, i dont do boots/l'oreal, etc - ..body shop was a one off, cos it always agreed with me..

I use jojoba oil, which is what my skincare company use as a makeup remover. It is fabulous and will remove all your makeup including mascara (even waterproof). All you have to do is massage it all over and remove with a washcloth.

For the rest of your products I would suggest you go and visit salons in your area and ask them to look at your skin and make some recommendations and give you some samples.

they sell that in superdrug, small bottle..then i just wash my face?
i only really need a cleanser, im happy with mt balm, and my moisturiser..
i dont really know any good salons to be honest..

bit confused, you have indicated that you are a skin geek, but you don't know what a toner is for?

ok. il break it down for you...
i never said i was a skin geek, ive said before im a make up artist, i just ticked skin geek cos it was the most applicable out of nail, hair, and skin geek.

i have never given any professional advice to anyone either as im aware im far from a skin geek.

i know what a toner is, the question was more "how essential is it to a skin cae routine?"

thank you, thats very helpful, and answers my question...
i was thinking of getting the estee lauder verite cleansing fluid, but liz earle sounds good too..thanks again

eek that made my eyes hurt

Good advice i love Liz Earle too !

emma, i just type in my skin range and it rec me that same one straightaway - BUT doesnt the muslin go manky after a few washes? how do u keep it clean?
x

oohh im hooked already - is the mask good too? i need a good mask...

It would be a good idea to put that in your profile because it is a bit confusing. If you put a bit more info in your profile people know more about you and don't have to ask.

I can't help with where to buy it. Here in Australia it's generally found in health food shops (I get mine from a skincare company though).
It's not a cleanser, but can be used as a makeup remover. If your wearing heavy makeup it's best to remove your makeup and then cleanse.

They don't need to be good salons, just willing to give samples. I don't think we can really advice on skincare products without seeing your skin. There are heaps of great brands out there and what works for one won't work for another. SO try some samples and see how they go.

HTH

Ooops forgot about the toner.
This is how I think of it. The more effort you put into your skincare routine, the better the results will be.
I think the absolute necessary is cleansing, moisturising twice daily and exfolliating weekly. Then you can add in things like a mask, toner, serums etc.

well i just made my (rather expensive order) i got the cleanse and polish cleanser (xtra muslins) and small versions of the eyebright, hand cream, toner, and face exfoliator (£4 ones) to try. I also got my mum an eyebright too as she gets VERY puffy eyes and shes willing to try anything!

so thanks again, and il let u know how i get on...

wish id done this ages ago to be honest...oh well..

hi prettylady,

I too use Liz Earle, on myself AND my clients.

i use cleanse and polish, and remove it with steamed mitts (muslin for me though).
I use the toner, exfoliator, brightening mask, eye serum, daily eye repair and then moisturiser.