Avene skin care

Combatting the cold weather has become my number one obssession these days. Dry skin on my face (and I thought I had oily complexion), even drier on my hands and never mind the legs!...something had to be done. I went to IU store and got an arsenal of Avene products - Avene TriXera cleaning gel, 400 ml, 16 EUR, no perfume, no parabens. Repair cream for dry skin Cicalfate, 40 ml, 10 EUR. Cold cream, hand cream, 75 ml, 7 EUR.

I have to say, my skin has calmed down since I started using these products, it is still early to be completely raving about them, but they surely help!

Garnier BB cream - now at Di

BB creams - blemish balms - are the latest craze in skin care, apparently originally created for post-surgery patients, they are widely popular in Asia. I got a sample at Di yesterday, so I decided to try it out. It is a sheer tinted moisturizer, with a light texture, nice smell and really sheer coverage, which you can use under your foundation. They call it a Miracle Skin Perfector (well done, marketing guys :-0). It contains vitamin C + mineral pigments, it is priced at 15 EUR for 50 ml.

It promises:

• quick-break micro-sphere polymers that break instantly upon contact with the skin, releasing an intense burst of moisture for a refreshing, lightweight texture
• an intensely hydrating formula that combines lipidure, hyaluronic acid and glycerin for 24 hour moisturisation.
• SPF15 to protect against the harmful effects of the sun and premature skin aging, antioxidant vitamin C and stimulating caffeine
• a light, non-greasy formula containing mineral pigments. It helps to even skin tone and create a natural, naked finish that blurs imperfections and smoothes the appearance of fine lines

And a review:

Avene thermal water spray

While I do realize it is not boiling hot outside, I still thought it was a good idea to post this. It was a gift and I really like it! I use it to refresh my face or after I did the face cleansing. You are maybe not going to see any massive difference, but if you have a flakey skin, it just might help!

Soothing properties promise to help with sunburn, after anti-acne treatments, diaper rash, razor burn, after hair removal. Moreover, you can use it to set your makeup, to refresh after an outdoor activity, when travelling and in the summer.