Let's Get Lippy: How to Save Dry Lips in Summer

We've placed enough focus on all the amazing things that come along with summer, though a hotter climate isn't all fun in the sunshine as heat exposure can have a negative feature on our skin. You've probably read the importance of sunscreen to protect your skin from burns and damage, but today I am going to about another summer skin hazard - inevitable chapped lips that come with the heat.

A non-seasonal issue I have always seemed to struggle with is dry, chapped lips that are prone to peeling and gathering when lipstick is applied. As a sworn matte lipstick user, this has grown to be quite the issue. Today, I am going to share with you my dry-lip survival kit that also helps during the hotter months.

1) Hydration - When your lips become dry and prone to chapping, they are actually crying out for hydration. Dry lips are thirsty lips. By drinking up plenty of water everyday you can hydrate your pout from inside out! Blk water is rated highly for its mineral infused water.

2) Exfoliation - The best way to get rid of the dead skin on your lips is to exfoliate (basically scrub off the nasties). An easy at-home alternative is to mix some brown sugar with olive oil, though if you're not feeling craft this Lush favorite is a great sugar scrub to help reveal softer lips.
Tip: I like to use a 'soft' toothbrush to apply the sugar and help scrub off the all the dead skin.

3) Moisturize - Two lip balms that I absolutely couldn't go without are my Nuxe Rêve de Miel and Blistex Relief Cream, these two products are interchangeable favorites of mine and both as effective as the other. The Nuxe lip relief is slightly thicker and grainier in texture which means it can double up as a scrub and heavy duty balm. The Blistex lip relief absorbs really quickly without leaving a tacky residue. It just depends what finish you're after!

4) Keep it Balmy - Clinique and Revlon are great for catering for moisturizing lip products - think back to last years 'Chubby Stick' craze. Another brand that is ideal for dry, stressed lips is Korres. Using Shea Butter based lip balms, Korres sell a range of 5 colour tinted lip balms. These are perfect for treating your lips as they include anti-inflammatory and wound healing ingredients & colour.

Let me know what some of your lip favourites are!

Saina
xo

Turmeric Face Mask : DIY

As a lifelong sufferer of eczema, and hypersensitive skin, my face has been left with stubborn scars from rashes and irritations as a child, but also as a result of cystic acne in my first year of uni (let's call it a fusion of the 'student diet' and 'student anxiety').

I've tried many face oils, serums and moisturizers to keep breakouts at bay but to also reduce the appearance of scarring; though nothing seems to have done the trick! But then I finally gave into my mum's recommendations - "turmeric mask, turmeric mask, turmeric mask" (she said each and every time I made a trip back home on the weekend). In today's commercial beauty world, we are repeatedly exposed to face masks and peels of all sorts of clays, ingredients and chemicals but this all natural, easy to make remedy has been a part of Middle Eastern homes for centuries and works every time.

This homemade turmeric mask seems to have made a significant difference in revitalizing the appearance of my skin, and has in time reduced the discoloration of both eczema and acne scarring. My mum also swears by this mask for the softening of fine lines and wrinkles!

Required Ingredients:
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons of raw, organic honey
1 teaspoon of milk or yoghurt (optional)
1 teaspoon of avocado (optional)

Preparation: 
I ensure my face is cleansed entirely with no traces of makeup or impurities left behind - as recommended a few posts back I love the Body Shop oil cleanser and use a soft bristled face brush to lightly exfoliate my skin.
Once your skin is clean and fresh, place a headband (honey in your hair is gross, trust me), apply the smooth paste on your face. Allow the mask to harden on your skin for arond 15-20 minutes and then you can rinse it off with warm water.

Tips:
Soak two cucumber slices in rose water, and place on your eyes - enjoy your zen moment!
Once mask has been rinsed off with warm water, give your face a splash of cold water and gently dry (avoid harshly rubbing towel all over face)

Saina
xo

Travel Post 2 - Tehran

Me & my sister ready to explore Tehran

Though I was born in London, both my parents are Persian and so I make an active effort to learn about and become a part of the Persian culture. I love Persian cuisine, I've attended classical Persian concerts with my father and visited ancient Persian exhibitions at museums at least 100 times, but what better way to familiarize yourself with a country, their traditions and customs than to visit. Although I've visited Iran a couple of times before I was always too young or uninterested to make the most of my trip. So, before stepping onto the plane I made it my mission to research and generate a list of places that would show me Iran's hidden wonders, but also to enrich my knowledge.
My first and main stop - Tehran. Tehran is Iran's capital, a vibrant city with busy streets filled with the sound of Iranian pop music. Contrary to what you might be exposed to on media platforms, Tehran is colourful, fashion filled and extremely lively with love and culture oozing from street to street. The only struggle and my only concern - crossing the road. Tehran is notoriously known for its quite unique driving system - shall we settle on (super) Fast and (extremely) Furious:Tehran?

Laughing now, but I was definitely melting at this point

I must admit, albeit the driving is rather dangerous, I've developed a love-hate affair with it - it's just so.. Iranian.
As I tend to stay with family in Tehran, I haven't got the best opinions on the city's hotel offerings, and as for traveling around the city I would suggest the Metro service if you are map savvy, if not taxi's are extremely cheap and give you a feel of your surroundings!

Valiasr Street

For a real view of the city, I'd definitely recommend Baame Tehran (literally translated as Tehran's Roof). Located on Tehran's hills, this is the best walking hill for the magnificent views. The walk is pathed on safe concrete ground, so it is suitable for all ages - I even did the walk down in flip flops (probably wont recommend, though it's not impossible!). From Station 0 (ground floor/parking) it takes about a 35 minute walk to get to Station 1 - although there is a bus that takes you both up and down the hill in less than 10 minutes for a small charge (seriously small charge of 20p). Once you're at Station 1 there are a few food kiosks, big cafe's with extensive (heated) outdoor and indoor seating areas, serving coffee, tea, shisha, and many desserts. There are also fast-food bars with burgers, kebabs, and many more 'walk & go' snacks. There are also further facilities here such as paintballing and Bungee-jumping - wish I had the strength to do this but there's just something about defying gravity and dangling myself over Tehran's mountains which doesn't really appeal to me. For those of you who are more adventorous Station 1 is also the start of Tehran's famous Mount Tochal - here you can begin your climb either on foot (with appropriate wear) or by the 'telecabin'.

Baame Tehran

One place I was sure to visit on this trip was the Niavaran Palace Complex. Situation in Northern Tehran, this complex consists of several homes and a museum, including the primary residence until the Iranian revolution, of Iran's last Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the Imperial Family. The Palace complex traces its origin to a garden in Niavaran (1831), where it was used by Nasir al-din Shah as a summer residence. The late Shah's Palace is a step back to the 1960s-70s life of the Royal family, where many things are left as they were - the Shah's office, a private collection of the Queen's art. All their bedrooms are also open for viewing (no touching of anything is permitted, obviously), the Prince and Princess's rooms left with personal photos, toys and items such as clothing and even tooth brushes! What fascinated me the most was The Royal Library Museum - the King and Queen's personal library set across two beautifully designed floors where an entire collection of titles are left for display - including a personally signed Mickey Mouse book from Walt Disney himself, gifted to Princess Layla.

Outside the palace

The Mirrored Hall where all Royal Ceremonies took place

Now what's a visit to the Middle East without a trip to the best Bazaar the city has to offer. Tehran's main food and jewellery market is located in Tajrish and is known as 'Baazere Tajrish' (Tajrish's market). Here there are narrow alleys filled with herbs, teas, colourful assortments of food, traditional Persian cakes, sweets and nuts and gold - gold, gold, gold. A dream for the window shopper, but an absolute treat for those looking to purchase top quality, intricate jewellery (most of my prized possessions have been purchased or gifted from here over the years).

Only the best

Now times this by 20, a market filled with goods upon every corner

The cutest kitten I found in a toy shop in the Bazaar

As for food, I honestly do not know where to begin so I decided I will name you two of my favourite food and drink spots in the capital. Cafe Rose - for the best pizza's look no further then this Italian-Iranian fusion spot in Vanak - this modern and intricately designed restaurant is definitely one of Tehran's up-market 'fast food' offerings with delicious food at a reasonable pricing. Cafe Rose is an extremely popular choice amongst the younger generation in Iran as it was the location of a popular pop video 'Soosan Khanoom' in 2010. As for my daily caffeine fix, Amir Chocolate was my best friend - a chain of coffee shops throughout Iran featuring high quality coffee and desserts.

Cafe Rose & Amir Chocolate Mocha Fraps - delish

If you go to Iran and eat one thing, make that traditional Persian ice-cream

My one last recommendation is a well deserved trip to Darband - a former village close to Tajrish, and a popular hiking location. Darband offers some of the best kebab houses and traditional shisha spots in Tehran. Although this location is extremely touristy - I love meeting people of all origins here and actually met the most friendly South African honeymooning couple whilst walking down the hill after lunch.

Making our way up the hill to choose where to eat some Kabab Koobide

The winning restaurant

Shopping in Tehran is extensive, with both high street offerings in locations like Pasdaran, and high end brands in the likes of lavish Zafaranieh, attracting the Iranian elite. I have chosen to share with you my personal favourite shopping centre in Tehran, located in Vanak is this two floored mall dedicated to brands ranging from Zara - Chanel but also includes many beauty and jewelery shops. Vanak shopping centre is not the biggest by any means but seems to be rather a hidden gem, away from the crowded popular malls - allowing you to leisurely browse and shop.

Smaller Vanak Mall, but definitely worth a browse

Having spent a couple of months in Iran there are many more memories and photos that I'd love to share, but I only wanted to include my favourites and recommendations for anyone wanting to visit this truly beautiful city. If you are considering a trip here, feel free to ask any questions - I'd love to give information to anyone needing it!

Saina
xo

Park Middelheim OOTD

Hello lovelies, here's a rather quick outfit post that I wanted to share with you guys from my recent trip to Antwerp, Belgium. Another city break can only mean one thing, another blog post added to my pending list of European ventures to write about.
Once again, my outfit is pretty much all black. I think my love affair with my dark wardrobe is a losing a battle for those who keep suggesting 'colour'. So let's just go with it, accept it and move on!

Outfit details: 

Jeans - A couple of posts ago I included a pair of distressed Jamie jeans on my Spring wishlist and I found this pair in the mid-season sale for £25! Having had a check of the website they seem to have either got a new batch, or they've priced them back up to £42 (OR I was extremely lucky) find them here
Fedora - I found this little beauty in Next, and it's got to be my wardrobe favourite since. I always thought I had a somewhat big head, but all hats seem to be massive for me - except this one! This fedora fits like a dream and sits well without me having to worry about the next gust of wind. find it here
Cardigan - This cardigan was bought from River Island a couple of years ago, and I can't seem to find anything of the same shaggy material since. However, the cocoon fit cardi trend has since made it easy to replicate this look. similar style here
Bag - Although it's not really shown here, I've still been committed to my Michael Kors chain bag - it's perfect for traveling. Though, a couple of months ago I found this faux fur pom pom from River Island and I've had it attached to my bag since. similar here
Trainers - I'm still adoring my Nike Flex Runs and have them pretty much stapled to my feet everyday. Although this particular model is no longer being sold, you can find similar styles on the Nike website here

Saina

xo

Beauty Buys

It's been quite a while since I've had a beauty splurge, but with some neccessities running low in my stash, I just had to make a trip to Selfridges to stock up!
Nars Sheer Glow (shade Santa Fe): 
I'm sure I've mentioned this foundation before - but Nars Sheer Glow foundation has never failed me. I use this foundation on a daily basis. When used with a beauty blending sponge (I love the Real Techniques Miracle Sponge), you can sheer this foundation out in one thin layer for a natural day time coverage. But you can also use a slightly heavier application, by layering the foundation for a more full coverage, yet natural, appearance. Although my skin tends to get slightly greasier on the t-zone area, I have had no issues with this product in terms of excessive oiliness - I tend to carry my Mac MSF with me everywhere anyway.
I've said this before, but my skin is extremely sensitive, and prone to cyctic acne breakouts. Though I haven't had any problems with this product reacting on my skin *touches wood*
Benefit Roller Lash Mascara: 

 "It’s a roller for lashes! The eye-opening Hook ‘n’ Roll™ brush grabs, separates, lifts and curls…while the instant curve-setting formula holds for 12 hours." - Benefit Cosmetics

That's enough to get anyone trialing a new mascara right? I'm giving this one a go as my hunt for THE perfect mascara still continues - here's hoping it's everything it promises to be! (Review  upon request).

Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara:

This product is meant to be a dupe of the Benefit Roller Lash - obviously I had to pick up both and make the comparison myself... Right?

Mac Blush (shade Harmony):

This product is a repurchase - that's commitment right there! I first got my hands on this gem in Canada, but I somehow managed to misplace it upon my travels (grrrr). This blusher is one of the best 'contour' shades on my skin tone. I tend to place it over the top of my bronzer, but only in the hollows of my cheeks and alongside my nose to create that shaddowy illusion. 

*Tip* If you already have Benefit's Hula bronzer then there's not much point in investing in Harmony as the two are very similar in shade and results!

Bobbi Brown Metalic Lipstick (shade Berry): 

I picked this lip colour up on a slight whim and a random outburst of convincing myself that for some reason, I needed it. My logic? 'You can layer this with your matte muted pink-brown shades to add sheen'. I'm a sworn matte lip fanatic, and I only own a handful of lipsticks in my collection - most of which I barely reach for. But with the English weather not seeming to make its mind up, it's left my lips in a bad condition. Therefore, my matte lipsticks do not set as well as they should and I've had to layer them with something more moisturizing. This product reminds me of the Clinique Chubby Sticks in the sense that it has slight colour with more of a lip balm effect. Once worn alone, this product gives off a subdued rosy-pink or berry shade with a metallic sheen but once layered on top of a matte nude it brings dimension and fullness to the lips. 

Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade (shade Chocolate):

I'm sure if you read or follow a few beauty blogs or Instagram pages, you've been exposed to the rave around this product. I first set my hands on the Anastasia Dipbrow's late last year, but the colour I purchased was too dark and gave my eyebrows a very unattural appearance. A further problem I had with the product was it's lasting power in the pot - the product became rock solid and extremely dry to use after a month or so! I repurchased this product in hopes of achieving a slightly natural colour pay off and also hoping the product will last longer. 

What have been some of your recent finds? 

Saina 

xo

Travel Entry 1: Amsterdam

 

We've all heard the rave over Amsterdam and with it being one of the most cost efficient destinations from London, myself and a couple of friends booked a 5 day break to the Netherlands. With the weather being in our favour we made the most of the city's offerings, from spending hours in Vondel Park indulging in Dutch bakery favourites, to walking the narrow cobble stoned roads to find Leidesplein's fashion boutique offerings.

After arriving to Schipol airport we got the train to Amsterdam Centraal station, which took us approximately 25 minutes and cost no more than a few euros. From Centraal station, you're pretty much at the heart of things (think London Euston) - trams 1, 2 and 5 become your best friends. Any of which, will take you to Amsterdam's main 'strip' of tram stations if you like. If you're going for a short break, staying around these areas between Dam station - Rijks Museum to Leidseplein - Museum Plein.

Dam Square

 On the sunny August days we spent in Amsterdam, this old concrete square looked beautiful. The square was filled with street entertainment (singers and dancers), we also walked into a 'free hugs' crowd on the last day. Dam square is surrounded by lively cafes, bars and restaurants. There are also some more commercial museums here such as The Royal Palace and Madame Tussaud. Along with the many horse and carriages around the area, and the Old Clock chiming so beautifully, you can really take a historical step back and images what this town square once used to be. 

We made a point to visit a few of the local attractions including some historical places and museums. First on our list was the Anne Frank House, where Anne Frank and her family were hidden in the house annex for two years in fear of the Nazi's during WW2. Located on 263 Prinsengracht, the building holds the original diary of Anne's, letter's exchanged between the family and friends and personal messages written from Anne's father Otto Frank. 

Anne Frank House second right of the street

 Amsterdam is better known for its Red Light District - a lively but dark neon-lit neighborhood within the streets around the canals, notoriously known for its promiscuous nature. In addition to the red fringed windows, the Red Light District features an extensive list of bars and cafes (this is where you'd get those brownies!), many museums and live shows. In real Amsterdam spirit we decided to visit the Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution - this brought the history of the 14th century winding cobble stoned, narrow roads of the area to life.

Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution

Baba's Cafe, Red Light District

Being the crazy cat lady that I am, I also made a point to visit the Katten Kabinet - essentially an old home devoted to art dedicated to cats, but also home to a few residential cats. The museum is across three floors and is filled with posters, paintings, sketches and cat ornaments. 

Cat shrine, duh

Along with the colourful streets and uplifting spirit of the people of Amsterdam, this is more of a city break. You're sure to make some friends - be it with bartenders, shop keepers or a polite stranger in the park (it's not as dodgy as it sounds, trust me!). Let me know what you're thoughts are if you've made a trip to the Dam, and I hope you enjoyed one of many travel posts to come. 

Saina 

xo

Where have I been?

After graduating from university last year, I decided to make it my personal mission to travel to a few destinations as a pat-on-the-shoulder from me to me (for achieving a 'First' - eek!), but also as a way in which to enrich my experiences. A random burst of travels is nothing that I am a stranger to - after completing my A-levels in 2011, I conquered parts of the USA including 3 months in Los Angeles, and a further month driving from LA - San Diego - San Francisco - Las Vegas.

In true Sagitarian spirit, I thrive in adventures and travels. I get bored easily, and I'm always thinking about my next move in order to bring new and exciting challenges to my routine. My addiction? Very simple. The likes of holiday booking websites - now for most, this may sound like the usual sun, sand and sea obsession. For me? Not so much. The idea of sitting by a pool, or on a sunny beach brings me nothing but torment. I'd much rather hike my way through unknown mountains and peaks, or drive aimlessly to discover that one wrong turn that changes your life. Me and traveling are a story book love affair. Having conquered as much of the UK as I possibly could as a child, I've now taken it upon myself to explore further.

I am going to share with you parts of my travels as I know I love reading travel blogs, but also in hopes of giving you some recommendations and ideas - look out for my travel posts and let me know if you have any you want me to check out!

Saina
xo

Jeans & Tee Kinda Girl: OOTD

As promised, here is a super casual outfit post featuring my new (ish) loves - my Nike Flex Runs!
This outfit is very typical of what I tend to wear on a daily basis, keeping me incredibly comfy but *somewhat* trendy.

Today's errand running outfit was pretty minimalistic (isn't it always), featuring my trusty Zara jeans that I've consistenly purchased and worn over a 3 year period. This Zara slogan t-shirt was purchased in the sale for £1.99 - I'll let you take that in for a moment. Zara stores still have a small section dedicated to last sale items, so I'd definitely recommend you go for a quick browse to pick up some bargains. My faux leather jacket is also from Zara (there seems to be a trend here)- similar one here  and I'm wearing a New Look shawl, that I also found in the sale for £10, around my neck as a statement scarf.

Another item which has quickly made its way to the contents of my most worn wardrobe is this Michael Kors Jet Set Saffiano-leather cross body bag. It's the perfect size to hold your daily necessities and matches almost any outfit due to its simplistic style and colour. You can find the bag here.

xo

Spring 2015 Wishlist

Here is a little snippet into my current wants and needs - Spring 2015 edition.

New Balances: 
Recently, I have delved into the fashion world of trainers. Have you had asked me about wearing trainers a few years ago, I would have given the idea a definite no-no. However, after my recent city trips around Europe, I had to face the aches and pains, blisters and cuts - heeled boots are a definite back-packing red flag. I therefore made it my mission to find a wearable pair of trainers and after a few weeks of hunting I came across the perfect pair for me - Nike Flex Runs in black (I'll make a note to show them in an upcoming outfit post). After buying those, I've grown obsessed with trainers, and have pretty much worn nothing but my Nikes. Now that I'm a trainer 'freak', I feel that I need a new pair in my one-pair collection and New Balances are on my radar (I need, need, need a pair!). This grey pair are beautiful and will pretty much match any outfit.

Topshop Washed Black Jamie Jeans:
I'm forever on the hunt for the perfect pair of jeans, and for that reason I have an ever growing collection. Naturally, I need this pair too! The ripped jeans trend is definitely here to stay, and Topshop's Jamie jeans have always been my favourite cut and material.

Fur Coat: 
For as long as I can remember, I've been wanting the 'perfect' faux fur coat. I have fur gilets and waistcoats but nothing I can actually call a 'coat'. During the Spring months, a fur coat is perfect when paired with a t-shirt as it keeps your relatively warms whilst making any simple outfit appear stylish and edgy.

Philip Lim Satchel:
Obviously I'm still wanting a Philip Lim satchel, and this one pairs perfectly with the grey trainers (duh)


Nars Velvet-matte Lip Pencil (Walkyrie):
I'm sure if I rummaged through my lipstick collection, I'd find at least 5 variations of this lip pencil shade. I'm a big fan of the Nars jumbo crayons, and this burnt coral red shade has recently caught my eye.

Nixon Watch: 
This rose gold and leather strap beauty speaks for itself. I only really have two watches (which I never wear) and both of which are silver metal. This watch features a wearable leather strap which I know I'd feel more inclined to wear as it would pair well with my various bracelets. The simple rose gold face is a subtle hint of hardware and stylish arm-candy.

What have you been eying and yearning this season?

Saina
xo

Current Skincare Favourites

Following a skin mishap, I took it upon myself to seek a handful of new items to put into my routine. Surprisingly, I've come across a few staples that I don't see myself giving up on any time soon.
For reference my skin is combination - oily, with the occasional dry patches around the nose and mid forehead. However, following a trip to the beautiful city of Prague, my skin seemed react awfully to the colder climate, leaving me with a bad episode of xerosis. This resulted in my skin becoming extremely dry and visibly scaly all over - no amount of heavy duty moisturizer seemed to relief the issue.

Product 1:
The first product I used after my trip was The Body Shop Camomile Cleanser - you can understand why I initially gravitated towards this item - dry skin + oil cleanser = better skin? Although oil cleansers are not usually solely targeted just at dry skin (they work wonders on oily skin too!) But this product did inject some well needed moisture back into my face.
How to use this product:
The directions for this product are pretty basic, pump the product into your hands and massage onto your dry face, gently massage it around your eyes and into the lashes to break down and remove your mascara fully. The oil is slightly runny in texture and emulsifies around the face like a dream. I then use a hot muselin cloth to wipe off any excess.
Results:
This cleanser does not leave your face feeling like a greasy mess, and neither does it leave you with a tight feeling dry face. Thanks to the camomile ingredient, it's a gentle formula and leaves your skin feeling fresh, hydrated and silky smooth. 

Product 2:
I found this facial soap after one too many trips to my local Lush store, and was attracted to the fact that it's supposed to exfoliate (with extracts of wholemeal bread) and revive the skin whilst maintaining moisture (with organic coconut oil) and hydration, using the best essential oils (such as wheatgerm and hop oil).
How to use this product:
With a touch of water, lather the soap in your hands and work into the skin in circular motions to really allow the wholemeal particles to spread and exfoliate your skin. Although I haven't come across any negative reviews of this product, I like to use this only 2-3 times a week to really give my skin an exfoliating cleanse. I also find that using the same 'wow' factor product every single day can run the risk of your skin becoming 'used' to the pampering - therefore eliminating the glow factor results.
Results:
This soap is amazing! It has dramatically improved the condition of my skin, transforming my dull looking and feeling skin into a healthy and glowy wonder. I found that my oilier t-zone area has become less greasy, allowing makeup to sit and last longer on my face. My pores have also definitely minimized since using the Movis bar - absolute bread winner!

Product 3: 
Hyaluronic acid has been the ongoing buzz in the beauty world as one of the favourite skin enhancing cosmetic ingredients. Skin care junkies swear by HA because of it's ability to retain water 1000 times its weight - therefore helping your skin to remain moisturized from within, smoothing out any dullness and fine lines and helping your skin appear fresh, plump and hydrated. HA comes in many forms of serums, masks and moisturisers - most of which also come with an expensive price tag.
Balance Active, a popular skin care range, known for it's high quality products with more affordable price tags offers this 30ml HA Max Hydration serum for £4.99.
How to use this product:
I use this product twice a day, everyday, just before applying my day/night moisturizer. Using it's pipette dispenser, I place a large pea size amount in the palm of hands and massage all over my face. The product does not leave a greasy residue on your face but sinks into your skin rather quickly - much like water on skin!
Results: 
This product is beauty sleep in a bottle. My skin looks and feels rejuvenated after use, helping my moisturizer and makeup to sit better on my face. It has also eliminated the dry patches of skin around my chin and nose.

Product 4:
Now I'm sure I've raved about this product before, but I wouldn't forgive myself if I couldn't mention it once more!
How to use: I use this twice a day as my sole moisturizer. I also use this as the final step in my nighttime skin care routine, and as a the base to my daily makeup application - the gel like formula works as a great foundation primer!
Results: 
La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo - where do I begin? This is a single skin care solution to all your skin imperfections . Does you find that your skin becomes clogged? Do you suffer from acne? Or perhaps you are prone to whiteheads or blackheads? This product will combat all of these issues by removing bacteria, dead cells and excess oil. The moisturizer then hydrates and soothes your skin with it's healing ingredients such as Linoleic Acid.