Having spent years going from brand to brand with a drawer constantly full of half empty bottles, I could never settle on a skin care routine that worked for me. I don’t think I ever truly knew what my skin needed. With so much conflicting advice in the media, magazines and high street beauty counters it’s a minefield of information and so easy to get caught up in.

Luckily for me, getting into Aesthetics meant that I had a wealth of knowledge that was neither sponsored nor commission based.

Armed with honest, genuine advice and an introduction to the world of *cosmeceuticals, I now have a solid skincare routine, and my skin has never looked better!

WHAT I USE IN A DAY

MORNING

I start the day with Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse, I LOVE this cleanser! It exfoliates and refines without any dryness. You only need a pea-sized amount and it foams up leaving your skin clean, soft and perfectly prepped.

Next step is Medik8 Clarity Peptides (10% niacinamide-infused peptides), I have found this invaluable for keeping any blemishes/redness at bay as well as adding luminosity to my skin.

I follow this with Medik8 C-Tetra – a potent Vitamin C serum, which really should be a staple in all good skincare routines. Alongside its antioxidant protection and free radical fighting formula, it smells amazing!

One of my biggest lessons in skincare has been the importance of a high-grade sun protection product, EVERY SINGLE DAY. For me Heliocare provides the best on the market. I use their 360 Gel Oil-Free Beige SPF 50, which is tinted and doubles up as my foundation!

EVENING

As I wear a full face of make-up most of the week it is really important to remove this properly, For this I use Medik8 Lipid Balance Cleansing Oil, one pump into my hands, which I work directly onto my make-up, which starts to break it down. Then by adding a little bit of water it turns the oil into a milky texture. I then use a cleansing cloth to remove everything. I particularly like the fact I can use this cleanser on my eye make-up, it makes removal effortless with no irritation.

Most days I just use the oil but if I feel I need an extra cleanse I’ll follow this with the Surface Radiance Cleanse again.

Night-time for me is about one product only, the hero of my routine Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6! Retinol is the most scientifically proven ingredient in skincare, it really is a must! I started with retinol around 1 year ago and have worked up in strength. The Crystal Retinal has made the biggest difference to my skin so far, not only do I know it’s working on the long term health of my skin and fighting future signs of ageing but I also wake up with beautifully soft, hydrated and clear skin ( thanks to its powerful anti-bacterial properties!) - I couldn’t recommend it enough!

I have built this routine up over the past year, adding in what I felt was right for my skin. For anybody starting out or looking to change up their skincare, forget everything you’ve been told about the generic Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise mentality and start with active, results driven ingredients.

Go back to basics!

Vitamin C in the morning + Sun protection all day + Vitamin A (Retinol) at night

These are the most important ingredients you can use on your skin.

With the right advice and products, you can save time and money as well as achieving healthier, younger looking skin for life!

Beth x

*Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic products that contain bioactive ingredients that are clinically proven to work on correcting the skin