Friday 31 January 2014

No7 Skin Care Review


Last year I never really had a skin care routine per se, I just used to grab what ever was to hand to take my make up off and clean my face. However this year, I have decided, is going to be a good skin year and I'm going to invest more time into taking care of my combination skin. You maybe remember that I picked up the No7 skin care set in the sales after Christmas, for about the past 4 weeks I have been using these products twice daily and I feel that is long enough for me to now share my thoughts and opinions of these products with you.


The set that I bought contained Beautiful Skin eye make up remover 30ml, Beautiful Skin hot cloth cleanser 50ml, Protect & Perfect day cream & night cream both 25ml. 

The eye make up remover is probably my least favourite out of the set. I mainly used this in the evenings to remove my eye make up but I found it took quiet a lot of product to get it all off especially mascara and I don't even use waterproof mascara. I also found the make up remover to be quiet greasy and due to this I no longer use it.

No7's Beautiful Skin Hot Cloth Cleanser is my first taste of the hot cloth world. I found it bizarre rubbing a cream onto dry skin to clean my face but to be honest its quiet relaxing and then when I put the muslin cloth on my face I feel like the cleanser is really working its magic. The cleanser isn't harsh and doesn't leave my skin feeling tight afterwards and I really like the way the cloth is like a gentle exfoliator and gets rid of any dead skin cells. My face definitely feels super cleansed after using this hot cloth cleanser and I really like the pump dispenser as it means that you get to use all of the product and it doesn't get left around the sides of the container. You can probably tell by the fact it is nearly finished that I have enjoyed using this.


As you can imagine having not had a real skin care routine before I haven't really used separate moisturisers for day and night before but I'm certainly getting more into it. Both of these moisturisers have a good consistency, they are not so thin they don't feel like they are doing anything but nor are they too thick either, and they both sink nicely into my skin and leave my face feeling lovely and soft. With the night cream I have noticed that in the mornings my face does look rather greasy but having not used a specific night cream before I have nothing to compare it too and don't know if this is what I should expect from a night cream.

This set has been great for getting me started in the world of skin care but as these products are for all skin types I think I need to invest in products that are specific to my skin type. I have also found that whilst using these products I have come out in a few spots and break outs are not something I have ever suffered with other than the odd one at that time of the month, but I'm not sure if this could be because my skin is not used to having this kind of cleansing routine. 

My journey into the skin care world has begun, this set is great for getting started and as I bought it in the sale it was also excellent value. I'm on the look out for new skin care products to try so let me know your skin care recommendations for hydrating skin and banishing the shine, I'm sure with your help I'll have a suitable skin care routine nailed in no time at all.

Kayla xx

16 comments:

  1. Hey Kayla! Found you via make up monster's post. I'm really interested in trying that hot cloth cleanser, it's my favourite way to cleanse. Look forward to reading more from you x

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    1. Ahh thank you, so sweet! It's the first hot cloth cleanser I've used but I'm defo a hot cloth fan now x

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  2. Great post! I used to use No7 skincare when I was younger and I found it great, especially the eye make-up remover.. Would definitely be interested in trying out that Hot Cloth Cleanser, maybe when I next get a No7 voucher! x

    Rachael | www.overdosedemaquillage.com ♥

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    1. Fab idea! You've got to love a No7 voucher! I didn't get on with the eye make up remover, it's too greasy, but I did enjoy using the cleanser x

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  3. Lovely post Kayla great to have discovered your blog!

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  4. I used to use the No7 Hot Cloth Cleanser, with my last voucher I picked up a gel cleanser which I'm not a big fan of (& it's currently hidden somewhere in my bathroom). I'm trying to improve my skincare as well, though some night I still slack off!

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    1. I figure that any routine is better than I had before. I know what you mean some nights I'm just too exhausted, but hey everyone gets a night off once in a while xx

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  5. I've never dipped into No7 skincare myself but the Hot Cloth Cleanser sounds tempting! Michael Todd skincare is one of my favourites, works really well. Origins is also amazing, that bit pricey but definitely worth it!

    Found your blog through MakeupMonsters Beauty Club and definitely following on Bloglovin :)

    Aisling x
    http://bl0ssombeauty.blogspot.ie/

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    1. Ooooh I really want to try Michael Todd especially the masks, I don't know where it's stocked so I'll prob have to make an online purchase. Do you have any recommendations? Xx

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  6. This is a really lovely review, the pictures of the products are so beautiful (I know that's a weird thing to comment on haha). Have only ever tried No7 Make-Up Before so intrigued to try the skincare too.

    Love your blog by the way (always on it)! I'm just a lazy commenter haha!

    Scarlett x
    scarlettlondon.com

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    1. Aww thanks babe means a lot! Also thanks for the feedback on the photos, I've been trying to improve them so it's good to hear you like them and def not weird lol xx

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  7. I haven't used very much No 7, especially not any of their skincare - that cleanser sounds lovely - haven't used a cream cleanser in ages and I think I just be missing it!

    Good luck on your new skin care journey! x

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    1. Thank you, I really enjoyed the cleanser! I think I'm gonna try something new, I am on a skincare journey after all lol x

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  8. I really dislike No7 makeup but I love their skincare. They do some great bits. I love their essential moisture range the best!

    Belle x
    Mascara & Maltesers

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    1. I'm not a fan of the make up either! Maybe I should try the essential moisture range too x

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