Now that I'm well in to my twenties, I'm fortunate that most of my skin issues have calmed down. I do suffer from some congestion around my chin and jawline, though, and those unwelcome blemishes that miraculously spring up right before a big event or special occasion. It's like they have a sixth sense or something, isn't it? To tackle any sudden spot surprises, there's always been one, blemish-busting treatment I've kept firmly stocked in my skincare stash, and that's the La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo +. So, when I received a tube of the new La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo + Unifiant*, I couldn't wait to try it. 

Next up in my best of 2015 series, after sharing my makeup and hair favourites, I'm giving you the low-down on my top skincare picks. Although skincare is one of the beauty categories I get most excited about, I'm very careful with what I try. After years of attempting to figure out what products work for me, I feel like I've finally hit the nail on the head. Fortunately, my skin seems to have balanced out now that I'm in my mid-twenties; I don't get many spots and even though I have a dry skin-type, my routine keeps my skin hydrated and under control.

La Roche-Posay's skincare products make up decent chunk of my skincare regime and I always rely on them to keep my skin happy. Affordable yet effective, their fuss-free formulas skip the gimmicks and focus on results, so I always get excited to see what they bring to the table next. I was lucky enough to be sent their latest release, the La Roche-Posay Effaclar BB Blur*, and after using it for a couple of weeks, I just had to share it with you.

It's been a while since I've put together a current favourites post. Unintentionally, there had been a lull in the amount of beauty buying I'd done and, apart from the usual suspects which I repeatedly rave about, I didn't try anything new that I was blown over by. Standard procedure resumed recently, though, with my purse seeing a bit more action and my beauty drawers being raided to rediscover neglected products.

After sharing my Best Makeup Products of 2014, next up we have my top skincare products. Having dry, dehydrated skin that can flare up and become sensitive from things like central heating and excess dust is frustrating, but last year I really got my skincare routine down to a tee. Now, I think my skin is the best it has been since I was a lot younger and I have a much better idea of what works for me.

Since my last evening skincare routine post, a lot has changed. Oh, how I thought my routine back then was the creme de la creme. Little did I know that the majority of my ritual way back when, was probably the cause of any skincare stresses I experienced. Oblivious to the fact that my already dry skin was being stripped further and then overloaded by a generous dollop of mineral oil filled moisturiser, I happily kept up that routine for months. Fortunately, I eventually realised my mistake and proceeded to drastically give my routine an overhaul, with the exception of one or two items. Don't get me wrong, I loved the products I used at the time, but I just got my skin type wrong. One product though, the Re Gen Cream, won't be coming anywhere near my face, ever again.

When it comes to that time of pulling chunky knitwear from the depths of your wardrobe, drinking copious amounts of hot chocolate and switching bare legs for tights, I am in heaven. There's only one thing I don't look forward to when the transition into A/W begins. When the seasons start to change, my skin goes into a bit of a crisis. I'm not just talking about a little redness around my nose and the need to up the ante with my moisturisers. No, I need a full-on overhaul to keep dryness and irritation at bay, for my body, face, lips and tips. Hard working products, come at me!

So, I've kicked my bloggers block, got my act together and I'm back. Despite being quiet online for too many months for my liking, my thirst for anything related to beauty, remained unquenched. As a result, I have an absolute tonne of products stocked up that I need to both rave, and unfortunately, rant about. First up, there's the products I'm currently obsessed with. Spring is finally here and this is one of my favourite seasons for beauty!

We all chop and change the skincare products that we use, especially when new releases are constantly hitting us and there's a sudden surge of interest in specific products that are the next must-have. But, my skin doesn't like that, at all. Whenever I cut my routine down to the products that work for me time and time again, my skin is very grateful and it shows. Also, skincare products take a good few months to really get to work on your skin anyway, so if you don't use it for long enough, chances are you won't see the true benefits from it. At the moment, my morning skincare routine looks like this. It may seem like a lot of steps for a busy morning rush, but the longer I take to give my face a good going over, the better my skin and makeup looks and the better I feel. This morning routine has been working well for me for a few months now and so I thought I'd share it with you guys.