Dry Skin Saviours

As someone who suffers with dry skin (and eczema,) especially in the winter months - I pull out the products that are going to keep my skin soothed and moisturised...

Botanics Ultra Calm Skin Relief Serum

Currently in my skincare rotation I have three serums on the go; two mentioned in this post and this little gem being the third. 

I've mentioned before but I'll say it again anyway, I have dry/sensitive skin throughout most of the year and I always have red cheeks - there is no exception, sometimes they (being the cheeks,) can have a good day and it doesn't make too much of an impact on me - some days it's horrendous and I have to go for a heavier coverage on those areas. 

Enter the serum; the Botanics Ultra Calm Skin Relief (mouthful, right?) and I must say I'm pretty impressed so far. I've been using this of a night time before my hydrating serum and it really does calm my face right down - and I've seen a vast improvement in the redness - I can even go to the supermarket with no make up on, which is a huge deal for me. Just popping out used to make me crack out the concealer but I really don't feel the need to if I'm just bumming around tescos. 

Currently Boots have on offer on the Botanics (selected) line - most items are half price including this serum so if you fancy giving this one a go and have sensitive skin, there is really no better time than now!

You can buy this serum at boots - for £7.99 usually but currently at £3.99.

Peace!

Nivea Hydration Primer

Nivea Express Hydration Primer - Sensitive. 

£4.99 - Superdrug.

I want to mention a disclaimer first before I rant away. I bought this product in November 2012, used it for a week and then promptly contacted Beiersdorf with my complaint...

I have since then sent the product back for analysis - given it was such an averse reaction. 

I wanted to love this product because I enjoy Nivea products, they are value for money and it's a brand that even my Nanna, Mamma and sister used/uses... 

You can get the point here, it's well known and usually I don't get this kind of reaction at all to products.

It is supposed to be a product that you can apply make-up immediately after application, gives hydration to dry/sensitive skin throughout the day and give an even complexion. Right? In my case... wrong.

Upon application it took ages to sink in, even only using a minute amount because the gel/cream consistency went a long way. 

Then my face began to burn, go even redder than usual and itched, to put it bluntly, like hell. I was persistent though for a week, hoping it would change, but no dice. 

After applying foundation - it went cakey, wouldn't settle as it usually did, made my skin dryer and in general just didn't comply with what it's supposed to do.

I sent the product back to Beiersdorf, purely because I didn't think the reaction was at all to be ignored, in case there was something in the product. They kindly sent me a letter in response, along with £10 worth of vouchers - which will no doubt come in handy, as like I said - I've never had this kind of reaction before to a product. 

So I keep searching for that perfect primer...

Peace!

EDIT; I would like to mention they said it was a 'personal' reaction, which is fair enough, but I have noticed that other people buying the sensitive version have also had issues.