For
all those with sensitive skins out there!
I
am so thankful for the internet and international shipping today, as for a long
time, I had been suffering with sensitive skin and using Western products like L’Oréal
and Garnier, which didn’t really cater for my sensitive and little did I know,
they were making my skin more irritated and red. Hence the complete transition
into using Korean products which are much more mild and gentle to skin.
Anyone
remember that cleansing brush hype? I believe L’Oréal was first to introduce the
product. I was so desperate to get one, it was so cool, felt really nice to use
on the skin and only one year later, I realised people with sensitive skin shouldn’t
be exfoliating with these brushes! I really should have realised sooner – my skin
turned awfully red and blotchy
I
never wanted to go back to Western skin products ever again. That is until
today, and the discovery of Nivea’s new upgraded sensitive skincare range
(perhaps some of their dermatologists have been visiting South Korea!).
Therefore, I would like to introduce to you all the current two products I’m
using as part of my cleansing routine.
Step
1 – Nivea Daily Essentials Sensitive
Cleansing Milk (200ml, RRP £4.29 but I bought it at half price at Tesco’s
and its probably always half price at Tescos)
It
cleanses mildly and helps prevent three key things:
1. Redness
2. Tightness
3. Dryness
Special
key ingredients – Dexpanthenol and Grape Seed Oil
Why
is Grape Seed Oil so good for the skin?
o It treats acne through its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory
properties as well as linoleic acid which promotes skin health
o Tightens skin
and closes up pores which is
really beneficial for oily and acne prone skin
o Relieves dark
circles under cycles – grape seed
oil apparently does this naturally
o Moisturises
o Fights aging – grape seed oil helps with improving elasticity of
the skin which will help stop those wrinkles from developing!
Other
ingredients
Aqua, Isopropyl Palmitate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin,
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Methylpropanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Vitis Vinifera
Seed Oil, Panthenol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate,
Sodium Stearate, Sodium Carbomer, Sodium Myristate, Sodium Arachidate, Sodium
Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Love
+
I can confirm
it does all of the above – sensitive skin people will understand that our
biggest problems are redness, tightness and dryness and the fact that this
product helps combat my redness, doesn’t leave a tight feeling after
application or makes my skin dry, pretty much makes this product wonderful!
+
Free of
parabens, colours and perfume
+
Milk! The fact
that its milk based makes it a lot easier to apply and take off the make up
+
Leaves skin
feeling soft
No
Love
-
I went through
the bottle pretty quickly – so I wish there was more!
- It not as
effective in removing eye makeup – I have to be a bit tough with my cotton pad when
trying to remove my eyeliner and mascara. (Solution – combo this with eye and
lip makeup remover)
Would
I buy again?
Yes
– I’d give this product a 5 star rating!
Step
2 – Nivea Daily Essentials Soothing
Cleansing Mousse (150ml, RRP £4.99 but again, purchased for half the price
at Tescos)
So
after using the cleansing milk and removing all my makeup, I complete the
cleansing routine through using this product.
It’s
targeted for those with dry and sensitive skins
It
claims to:
1. Cleanses the skin deeply but mildly
2. Moisturises the skin to keep its natural moisture balance
3. Provides a great cleansing experience thanks to
its very soft foam formula and its pleasant scent
My
tips for application
Every
night, two pumps is enough to do the job, leave on for 30 seconds (use some
mouthwash or do a little dance in the meantime), wash off
Special
key ingredients – Natural Almond Oil and Hydra IQ
Why
is Natural Almond Oil so good for the skin?
o Moisturising
o Anti-inflammation
which will help calm and soothe
your skin from dryness, irritation, chapped skin etc
o Emollient properties
– restores the normal PH of skin
and skin glowing effects
o Removing dark
circles
o Reducing wrinkles
– the vitamins in almond oil help
delay the appearance of wrinkles
o Sun protection
– almond oil can help reverse the
damages brought about the sun exposure
Other
ingredients
Aqua, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoyl
Glutamate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Panthenol,
Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-200
Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid,
Sodium Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol,
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Parfum
Love
+
Formula turns
into a soft mousse when pumped into hands
+
Very light
mousse on the face
+
Light barely
noticeable scent
+
Skin doesn’t feel
really dry – this tends to happen with all the other Western products I’ve
tried
No
Love
-
N/A
Would
I buy again?
Yes
Love
Linh
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