Leave the Flaking to the Corn

I have dry skin. Dry skin which is annoyingly flakey and patchy at times, and at other times, oiling like chicken balls. It varies during different seasons I guess. Currently, my skin is dry and oily, which I call my dry combo skin. I have dry cheeks and oily cheeks. Does that make sense? Yes, in my case yes. Around the outer edges of my face, (forehead, jaw, chin etc) it is significantly drier than the centre of my face. My oiliest places are my groves next to my nose and the cheek area around it. My pores are weirdos. My nose can go either way, oily of dry, even in summer sometimes. My forehead is also a mess, with it being oily between my brows but dry by my hairline. Oh, the joys of teenage -,-'

But thankfully, I have lotions and potions on hand to assist me on combatting my shitty skin. This is just a post on moisturisers. All products purchased by me, unless somebody wants to buy them for me!
I like buying new skincare and trying out what works for my skin and is actually effective. I don't like to spend my money on something that doesn't do what it claims to do and upsets my skin as well as my wallet. Purse I mean although wallet sounds better.

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Vichy Normaderm Tri-Activ Anti Imperfection Hydrating Care £11.74 for 50ml  Boots
Amie Morning Dew Matte Finish Moisturiser £4.95 for 90g  John Lewis
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo £13.00 for 40ml  Boots
(PLEASE EXCUSE PICTURES FLYING OFF THE POSTING AREA, BUT IT'S CLEARER TO SEE DETAILS AT THAT SIZING)

The Vichy one first. I have to say, out of anything to say about it. I love the smell of it! It just smells really nice and not sickening or too medicinal. If only all of my creams smelt like this... The texture is like a gel-cream. The texture is just right for me. It hydrates my skin well. Even oily areas need moisture, that is very important. If you don't moisturise oily areas, your glands will just produce more sebum to compensate and will therefore make your skin even oilier! It's like good technology, but annoying technology. Like word prediction in my opinion. By all means, you need to find a good moisturiser according to your skin type and needs. This moisturiser is good for me because it claims to target imperfection, which I have a lot of. It claims to have a triple action of targeting enlarged pores, blemishes and oily skin. I'd definitely tick off oily skin, it balances my dry and oil areas and makes my skin more within the normal bracket. Blemishes, it does help in some way, although it is not totally effective alone, used in conjunction with other products such as the Anti-Imperfection Concentrate from the same range is better. I felt like this didn't do much for my pores, and certainly didn't help with my blackheads like it claims to target. I did feel like it did something for me though. I've finished this bottle and am contemplating whether to repurchase. I think in time of a 3 for 2 skincare offer I will. I don't have the money at the moment for this. I usually buy a moisturiser for a fiver while this is over 2x of the price of that one. It's quite steep for a kid like me. The pump is a bit of a nuisance though. Do not pump a full pump unless you have a HUGE face. It tends to dispense too much product which makes it use up faster. Half a pump is enough for me.

I'd say it has just about scraped a 4/5

Amie is a skincare line designed for young skin. I haven't tried any other of their products apart from their yellow moisturiser, which is my Holy Grail moisturiser! I must've repurchased it about ten times. I think it must be the softness of my skin after I use it, it's like a baby bummifier for my face. I've grown to like the smell. It's not disgusting, but it's not exactly a nice smell. It reminds me of nature, like a leafy grassy smell. I guess it is a morning dew moisturiser after all. It's quite fresh, but not refreshing. With this moisturiser, a little goes a long way. It is easily smoothed onto my skin, and a squashed pea amount is enough for my face and lightly on my neck. I find this does mattify any shine I have and leaves my skin ever so soft. Even my guy friend when he used it loved how soft his skin was. Male skin is thicker than ours, and so if he finds it soft, it sure is a hit product. I've never had any trouble with this, it never irritates or breaks me out. It's just so gentle and soft. I'd be happy to use this for the rest of my life. The little tube is also good for when I'm out and about in school. When my face is dry I just dab some on and it's sorted. I also like mixing my MAC select cover up concealer into it to make a tinted moisturiser. I can add more or less moisturiser to customise the colour too. I have not a bad thing to say about this Amie moisturiser. Love it!

I'd give it a 5/5! *squeal and clap*

La Roche-Posay is new to me. But so far so good, I'm actually liking it. This is one of the products which I can see visible results with. This claims to unclog and purify pores. It's also like the Vichy and targets imperfections for clearer, more healthier looking skin. I initially hated the smell. It was just weird and medicinal. But because of the effectiveness of the product, that is forgiven. The texture of this very watery gel so is extremely spreadable, meaning you don't have to use much! I literally just squeeze out a little line and that'll be enough for my face. It's very light and feels very pleasant to apply on the skin. My skin is instantly hydrated and soft. It feels really gentle and soothing. It is only 40ml of product for £13, but I feel the quality makes it worth it, and how you only need a little. It should last me longer than my Vichy, fingers crossed. I like the packaging also, it doesn't look expensive, but looks cheaply elegant. Funny description Ping, but I do know what I mean. I don't like the white, but it looks simple and clinical. I like it but I don't.

A strong 4.5/5

So there you go, some of my moisturisers. Hope you found some of these helpful :)

Bye for now xxx