In my opinion you can look at your skincare regime in one of two ways: either it's functional and repetitive, or it's indulgent and interesting. Personally I find my morning and evening routines the most enjoyable part of my beauty regime, as I take time to choose which products I need that day and gently massage them in while breathing in the scents and taking note of the textures. (But yes, I am a beauty geek.) Skincare should be as fun as applying your makeup, but it can only be that way if you change up your regime and embrace innovation regularly; sticking to the same 'cleanse, tone, moisturise' for years won't do your complexion (or wallet) any favours. As we get into the midst of summer, if you're looking for some effective and interesting ways to ensure your skin is glowing and gorgeous then I've got five current faves to share with you...
Pixi Peel & Polish Face Mask (£24.00)
During the water months are skin has a tendency to become dry, overloaded and often pigmented due to sun and sea exposure; the result is a complexion that's less than glowing if you don't look after it. Pixi are well known for their iconic Glow Tonic, which helps to gently slough away dead and dull cells from the surface of skin to reveal a much fresher and more supple looking face beneath, but this extension of that concept will surely become just as popular. Utilising natural fruit enzymes, sugar extracts and lactic acid, Peel & Polish gently exfoliates dead skin cells to reveal a...