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Beauty · January 26, 2016

2016 Winter Face Routine

This week you will notice almost every post I will mention Prague in some respect and that is because I just returned a couple of days ago from a girl’s weekend getaway and I am so happy I went.

 

  

  

 Whilst in Prague, it snowed the entire weekend and it was blooming freezing. It was because of the weather that I decided to share with you all my 2016 winter face routine. I noticed before we left and after we returned from our tour of Prague that my face routine has been true to it’s word and has been keeping my face moisturised and protected from the harsh winter we have been having as of late.

I have a list of products that I have been using for the last 12 months and all the products I have tested have some how helped and improved my skin in some capacity. I have mentioned several times over the last 12 months how I review so many products that I hardly buy any new ones to try out myself but that I always have backup products which are all from the Simple skin range.

The following products have really stood out for me and are now part of my 2016 winter face routine

Rose Glow Cleanser – Last year I was sent this cleanser for review and because I had other cleansers to try I only used it for a month and stopped. For the last 12 months I have worked my way through all my cleansers and now I am suing the rose glow cleanser which is honestly an amazing cleanser, next to my simple skin range daily cleanser it is one of the best I have tried so far. You can read my review of it last year

180 cosmetics Hyaluronic Acid serum – I love all Hyaluronic Acid based serums because for me so far they work and never let me down but I must say the 180 cosmetics serum is my number one favourite. Whilst in Prague I took this serum with me and I am so amazed at how it protected my skin during the snow and the below freezing temperatures. My face looked (and still do) absolutely amazing and I am attributing it to this awesome serum and the Simple skin range moisturiser.

Last year and year before I was fortunate enough to be sent some awesome moisturisers to try out, so many made an impact on me but the one with the most lasting impression outside Oz natural herbal infused moisturiser is the Tepez cream that ASDM Beverly Hills sent me to review last month. Most face creams protect you for a few hours and your face is then left to fend fro itself for the rest of the day. Other face creams require reapplication to maintain the protect barrier, Tepez cream as you might know from my review (+giveaway to win your very own) is a healing cream which doesn’t only moisturises your face but heals any old scars whilst looking after your face.

All of these products have been really amazing for my skin especially during this harsh winter. 

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Comments

  1. Nikki says

    January 29, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    Prague seems to be an awesome place to visit someday! You really had a great time I bet

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 29, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      It truly is

  2. Nikki says

    January 29, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    I hate it when my skin gets dry because of the cold. Good thing there are product that helps in times as such

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 29, 2016 at 3:17 pm

      Good thing indeed

  3. Lisa Rios says

    January 29, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    I do prefer natural moisturizers. My skin does not have much worries on winter, but on summer I get affected with a lot with skin related issues. You look so great in this picture. 180 cosmetic serum sounds like a wonderful product to go for. Will definitely check this out for sure.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 29, 2016 at 3:17 pm

      Thank you Lisa the serum is awesome

  4. April G says

    January 28, 2016 at 11:45 am

    Sounds like a great routine. Thankfully we haven’t faced a harsh winter.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 28, 2016 at 12:21 pm

      Thanks, you’re so lucky it’s been bad here

  5. Camesha | Mama Motivator says

    January 28, 2016 at 5:40 am

    Winter skin is a beast. My hands have been my biggest struggle.

    On another note, my friend just moved from California to Prague.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 28, 2016 at 6:48 am

      Oh wow, now that’s a huge move and I hope she likes it. Yes winter can she harsh on our skin

  6. Jacqui Odell says

    January 27, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    You look great in those pictures. During the winter my face is always so dry!! I hate it.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 27, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      Thanks

  7. Melissa Bernar says

    January 27, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    My winter skin is always so dry and uncomfortable. Thank you for sharing your post

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 27, 2016 at 7:20 pm

      You welcome, winter time can be really harsh

  8. Jeni Hawkins says

    January 27, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    You look so happy in those pictures! They made me smile! I will have to try that Rose Glow stuff – sounds like something I could really use!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 27, 2016 at 1:29 pm

      Awww thanks, glad made you smile

  9. Michele D says

    January 27, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    I agree, taking care of your skin during winter is so important. My skin gets so itchy so it’s a must for me.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 27, 2016 at 12:07 pm

      I used to itch bad in winter when I was kid but not so much now

  10. OurFamilyWorld says

    January 27, 2016 at 7:42 am

    Winter can leave your skin super dry. I’m glad you found products that work.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 27, 2016 at 7:57 am

      It truly can and I am thankful for these products

  11. Mommy Pehpot says

    January 27, 2016 at 5:59 am

    Winter can be very harsh on the skin right?

    Good thing you have found the perfect product for your skin.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 27, 2016 at 6:00 am

      It truly can, me too they are working wonders

  12. Christine - The Choosy Mommy says

    January 27, 2016 at 4:08 am

    Seems like you had a great time. I really need a thick moisturizer during the winter time. I also have to exfoliate my lips more when it is so cold outside. BeautiControl makes a great product called Lip Apeel and their lip balm that comes with it is the BEST!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 27, 2016 at 4:17 am

      I need to look into that, thanks for recommending

  13. rizza says

    January 27, 2016 at 3:49 am

    I like the photos! Looks like you had so much fun.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 27, 2016 at 4:17 am

      I did thanks

  14. victoria says

    January 27, 2016 at 3:26 am

    oad a great day. My skin get so dry due to the cold season its so important to keep Hydrate

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 27, 2016 at 4:16 am

      Absolutely

  15. Cindy (Prime Beauty) says

    January 27, 2016 at 2:51 am

    I love Hyaluronic Acid based serums for my dry skin.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 27, 2016 at 4:16 am

      Me too

  16. Travel Blogger says

    January 27, 2016 at 2:08 am

    I need to try that herbal infused moisturizer. My face gets so dry in the winter. I really need to step up my winter face routine.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 27, 2016 at 4:15 am

      It’s an awesome product you will love it

  17. Elizabeth O. says

    January 27, 2016 at 1:45 am

    Hydrating is always important, my face tends to dry up during this season so I make sure I have a moisturizer that I can rely on. Thanks for sharing your routine!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 27, 2016 at 4:15 am

      You welcome, I am always working on hydration since I am bad at it but I try

  18. Patrice M Foster says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    My skin tends to be on the dry side especially my face these product will come in handy. Looks like you had a great time in Prague .

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 26, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      It was an amazing experience

  19. Jeanette says

    January 26, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    My skin is so dry I could totally use one of these. It looks like you all had a great time in Prague. We like to travel a lot ourselves and keeping our skin from drying out while we are flying is one thing that is difficult to do.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 26, 2016 at 5:01 pm

      We had lovely time in Prague and I am very happy with my products that kept my face moisturised

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