Garnier Skin Naturals Moisture Match

Hello there beautiful. Hope you have had a lovely weekend! I want to introduce you all to my newest little addition to my skincare routine and oh what a shooting star it is. I requested a moisturiser trial from Garnier a little while ago and they sent me three different samples from the Moisture Match range. There are five different combinations so ideally I feel they should have sent a trial of them all to ensure I had all the combinations to tailor the products to my skin type. That said, It was really easy for me to decide which moisturiser would be best for me. The range includes Protect and Glow, Start Afresh, Goodbye Dry, Wake Me Up ans Shine Be Gone. There was no doubt about it I'd need Goodbye Dry. I was going to wait for my current moisturiser to run out and then purchase the Garnier but I quite simply couldn't wait when I noticed the amazing offer in ASDA whereby these moisturisers were just £3.00 Yes, you read that right. What a bargain.

First of all isn't this packaging just the sweetest? It's very girly yet fresh looking. I love that the moisturiser comes in a little box too, I don't know why but I do have somewhat of a love affair with pretty packages in boxes. The instructions are clear and simple and easy to read.
Secondly wow! This Moisturiser is just the best. I don't even know where to start. From the first application my skin felt so very hydrated, It simply drank this product. It absorbed into my skin very quickly. Brilliant if you are in a rush. I do tend to find I'm prone areas of skin that can be exceptionally dry and my make up and other cosmetics never really sit well where my skins imperfections stamp their feet. I say stamp their feet because I have tried scrubs, moisturisers and everything in between to try and tackle these problem areas but nothing that doesn't break the bank has ever really worked (Yes SK-II, I would have loved to have repurchased you but you are just too darn costly!) This moisturiser has literally balanced my skin. To look at now, anyone would think I have normal skin with a really healthy glow.

The consistency of the cream is just beautiful. It didn't feel gloopy or greasy. It is very rich so just a small amount goes a long way. The cream smells very pleasant too. I have noticed a really big improvement to the texture of my skin, it's less flaky, less patchy and I have barely had an imperfection since using this moisturiser. I don't know about you but I do tend to find my sensitive skin can flare up when I alter my skincare routine so it was nice to use a product that is so gentle, my skin didn't notice a change only improvement.

I simply cannot rave about these moisturisers enough. Brilliant value for money even at full retail price (Still under £10.00). They all appear to do exactly what they were designed to do. There are a million and one moisturisers out there on the market but if you want one to work, use Moisture Match. The easiest way to achieve the desired finish you want for your skin.

Anyone else in love with Garnier? What Variant will suit your skin type?

Much Love
Amy
xoxo

SK-II Skin Signature Anti Ageing cream

Evening Gorgeous, Hope you are enjoying your weekend so far! Iv'e acquired a good few samples over recent months and I decided to dive into them and see if I could find a skin saviour as my face has been looking a little dull. I stumbled across SK-II skin signature Anti Ageing cream and thought I'd try it. It wasn't for the purpose I wanted, but, most creams are multi purpose these days so it might brighten me up a little. And boy did I need brightening after a few restless nights with a teething baby boy.




Isn't this packaging really pretty? I heart all things red, its one of my favourite colours. Cute and compact. The Full size product appears to be a larger version of this. The cream had a little cover inside to seal and maintain freshness, I did think that was a nice touch as once a product is open it starts to expire and there's nothing worse than someone opening a product in a store and it becoming grubby/ separating or not working correctly just a few weeks after purchase.

I'd never heard of SK-II before I received this sample so naturally, I dug a little deeper and "googled" the brand. First impressions on what I found were WOW, WHAT A PRICE TAG. This cream is currently retailing for £127.75 (on offer!!) at Harrods.  It seems ridiculous that a 50g cream would sell for so much. For that amount of money, I really would expect the Peter Pan effect. In fact, I'd want to look more youthful than ever.

The more i researched the more intrigued i became by the history of this product. Around 30 years ago, a scientist realised that a group of workers at a Japanese saké brewery had incredibly beautiful and young looking hands. This discovery launched them into 5 years of intense research into different types of yeast and environments for fermentation. This eventually resulted in the discovery of SK-II’s signature ingredient, Pitera. Pitera is a blend of vitamins, amino acids, minerals and organic acids. Pitera Helps brighten skin tone (Happy days, just what I wanted!), helps moderate the skins renewal cycle, replenishes moisture, improves skin texture and absorbs really quickly. Sounds amazing doesn't it? The Cream itself is a lovely rich consistency, it feels light and fluffy on the skin and it soaks in exceptionally well. Just a tiny amount goes a long way. So despite the price tag, a jar of this has the potential to last a good year. I dare say lots of us will unconsciously spend that on moisturisers, day and anti ageing creams over the duration of a year. Value for money? Expensive but you get what you pay for. After Just one week of using this cream my skin feels rejuvenated. My dark circles have improved (nothing will completely shift these bags), My skin doesn't feel tight, I'm less lumpy bumpy and my visible ores look a tad smaller. I'm head over heels in lust for this cream. My skin hasn't felt this healthy or looked this clean in a long time. I tend to break out when I chop and change creams and I haven't even had a glimpse of a pimple. Amazing right? I will put this on a wish list but if I don't stumble across another sample or find someone generous enough to spoil me, I won't be buying a full size tub. I do love it and I would make it my every day cream if I could, BUT I don't have a money tree and with a new baby, I'd prefer to find a cheaper alternative and spend my money taking him out and spoiling him. If you have the cash or really want to try this, give it a go, pop it on a Christmas list. It is worth every penny. 


Anyone else tried this? What are your thoughts? Do you have a anti ageing or day cream that your in love with? Get in touch I love to Hear from you. Much LoveAmy xoxo