L'Oreal Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Water

When it comes to Micellar Cleansers, theres an array of mixed opinions. Personally, I think used as a quick option to remove make up or for quick fix corrections, they're the perfect option and I always have one sat on my dressing table with a bunch of cotton buds, for those occasions where my red lip smudges or my eyeliner doesn't go quite to plan. 

When Micellar Waters are mentioned, for me, Bioderma automatically springs to mind. I love Bioderma a lot, but with the sterling price tag being a little outrageous in comparison to to where it's from, France, I can't help but be a little bit put off with the price tag. That's where the likes of L'Oreal Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Water comes in handy; widely available, costing around the £5 mark and I think doing just as good a job as Bioderma does, I personally don't think you can go wrong.

L'Oreals Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Water has three offerings clearly marked on the packaging; Dissolving make up, unclogging pores and removing impurities and toning, but personally, I would only ever use this for the benefit of it dissolving make up, which it does a fantastic job at, and the thought of using it as anything more makes me shudder slightly. 

Hypo-allergenic and suitable for the face, eyes and lips, two bottles in I've definitely been won over by L'Oreals Micellar Solution. 

Available in Boots and Superdrug, L'Oreals Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Water costs £4.99 for 200ml.

What Micellar solutions have you tried? Which is your favourite?

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Bioderma Atoderm Gentle Shower Gel

I don't suffer with particularly dry skin but I've recently had a few sensitive patches on my body and so I've found myself opting for gentle shower and bath products over anything with too much scent. 

This Bioderma Atoderm Gentle Shower Gel* quick became my daily shower product as it really is so gentle and leaves my skin feeling lovely, soft and fresh. Practically fragrance free with only a very subtle scent, this shower gel is soap free and contains lovely ingredients to cleanse, moisturise, soften and protect the skin. 

I've found it incredibly gentle and lovely to use and although it is suitable for anyone to use, including children and babies, I really would recommend it if you do suffer with dry or sensitive skin as I haven't experienced any irritation in the slightest, which I quite often do with bathing products.  

With no real thrills as such, just a gentle formula, this Atoderm Gentle Shower Gel costs £7 for 200ml and is available to buy on Esscentual.com.

Do you suffer with dry or sensitive skin? What products do you opt for in the shower?

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Bioderma UK Launch

Back in January I posted about my love for Bioderma cleansing water and mentioned that I had heard through the grapevine of a UK Launch and I'm pleased to confirm that thankfully, that wasn't a rumour and it has indeed landed and now launched in the UK.

I must admit, to begin with I was only really interested in the Sensibo H20 Micellar Solution being available here, but now I'm more pleased that they have launched the whole Bioderma range including the Bioderma Pore Refiner, which sounds right up my street and I can't wait to try it.

Pictured above are the 100ml bottles of the Sensibo and Sebium H20 Micellar Solutions*, that are aimed towards sensitive (Sensibo) and combination/oily skins (Sebium) and are fab sizes to either give the products a go if you haven't yet or for on the go, travel sized options. 

When I first heard of Bioderma coming to the UK, I was a little concerned and did comment on the fact that I didn't think the price points were going to be too appealing, as more often than not, products that aren't widely available that eventually do get launched into the UK carrying a huge hype, come with a rather hefty price tag and priced at £9.99 for the 250ml bottles, I must admit I am left a little disappointed, as normally I pay around the €18 mark for two 500ml bottles from France, but for ease of availability and my love for the product, I have found a way to justify it a little and will no doubt end up downsizing to the 250ml bottles. 

The Bioderma range is available now to buy online at Escentual.com and in leading pharmacies including Boots and John Bell & Croyden.

Are you a fan of Bioderma or will you be giving it a go now it's available here in the UK?

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