So we are well into Winter now and with the change of season, comes the change of beauty products! So I have separated this into four sections of my absolute essentials. One of my year round (but especially Winter) must haves are face masks. I do these at least twice a week and think they are a really important part of my skin care regime. The first mask is the one I use all year round, it's the Michael Todd Kaolin Clay Detox Mask and it's amazing! I'm not going to go too much into this (because there is a blog post all about it coming!) but it basically helps to control oil and helps to clear impurities. I like to include a couple of packet masks into my routine, depending on my skins needs. I have been loving the Formula 10.0.6 Pores Be Pure and Oil Absorbing Mud Mask. The Pores Be Pure Mask is a deep clarifying mask and it helps to clear out any make up or dirt. The Oil Absorbing Mask does just as the name suggests, it helps to absorb all the excess oil from your skin. I find this mask works extremely well but it can create quite a stinging sensation that is pretty uncomfortable. I would not suggest this if you have sensitive skin but for my oily skin the results are really good. These packet masks come in packs of two and I find I can get two uses out of one packet so they do last quite a while. Probably the most important beauty product for Winter is a good Moisturizer. My all time favourite one that I use all year round is the Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference, Skin Balancing Lotion for Combination Skin. I have done a post all about this, so I'll link it below but this is the most hydrating Moisturizer without being too heavy or greasy on the skin and I highly recommend it! It comes in different formulas, for different skin needs so there is something for everyone. The one in the blue tub is my Night Cream and this is the Nivea Regenerating Night Cream. This cream is so hydrating on the skin and I always apply it mid-evening and let it absorb overnight. By the morning my skin is almost a little too hydrated but I always cleanse my skin first thing so this stops this from being an issue. The little tube is the Elizabeth Arden Optimizing Skin Serum, this is designed to be used before your moisturizer to just give it an extra boost. I only really use it around my eyes instead of a eye cream and I love it! Staying on the hydrating subject, hair is just as important! I like to keep up a routine that will keep my hair hydrated all year around and I find these products are perfect during Winter. The product on the left is the Garnier Fructis Colour Last Conditioner. If you have fine hair, you know the struggle is real, when it comes to finding a light yet moisturising conditioner. So far this is the best Supermarket brand conditioner that I've found. I apply it mid lengths to ends and I find that it is hydrating without the weight. It also smells amazing and the shape of the bottle is perfect, it's so slim that you can fit even more products in the shower ha ha. The product on the right is Schwarzkopf BC Colour Save Treatment. This bottle has lasted me ages and it is one of my favourite hair treatments. I use it at least once a week, leave it in for five minutes then rinse. Because it is a treatment is is a little weighty but I find that what it does for the hair is so amazing this isn't an issue. This treatment basically sorts my hair out! It makes it feel soft and silky and helps my comb to glide through it. It also gives it an amazing shine. The last essentials for Winter are lipsticks. During Winter my selection gets a little more boring then what it is in Summer. My favourites at the moment are ones I've talked about over and over but they are MAC Blankety and ELF Matte Lip Colour in Rich Red. Like I said I have posted about these (or have posts coming!) so I'll keep it brief. MAC Blankety is a stunning peachy brown nude, it's a lovely creamy formula and it wears really well. ELF Matte Lip Colour in Rich Red is a mid toned Rich Red which doesn't go matte and dry. It's a gorgeous creamy lipstick and I find it last for hours without major transfer. It's also really affordable and comes in a range of colours. Well there are my Winter Essentials, what are your must have Winter products? Nicole xx Link to the Elizabeth Arden Moisturizer Blog post: http://nicolesbeautyspot.weebly.com/blog/moisturiser-review-elizabeth-arden-visible-difference
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