What to buy?

[Oculorum]

I have two debenhams gift cards which total to £70. What should I spend it on? They have a large array of skincare, haircare and makeup (jfl) products if I remember correctly. Any recommendations?

 

[benignice]

What kind of skincare/makeup do you need? I could point you in the direction of specific products.

 

[Oculorum]

What kind of skincare/makeup do you need? I could point you in the direction of specific products.

I have no issues with my skin, I've never looked after it and it's never been too oily or too dry. My pores are also quite small, and I only recently started exfoliating my nose but I don't know much about it.

I just want to give my skin more of a healthy hue or a 'shine' for lack of a better word. Also, do you know any ways to improve the under eye area? Mine is a little darker than the rest of my skin and has a slight 'hollow' look.

 

[benignice]

I have no issues with my skin, I've never looked after it and it's never been too oily or too dry. My pores are also quite small, and I only recently started exfoliating my nose but I don't know much about it.

I just want to give my skin more of a healthy hue or a 'shine' for lack of a better word. Also, do you know any ways to improve the under eye area? Mine is a little darker than the rest of my skin and has a slight 'hollow' look.

What are you exfoliating with?
As far as fixing under eye darkness goes, it depends what the cause of the darkness is, but honestly your best bet is probably concealer- there's not a hell of a lot you can really do with skincare for that issue.

 

[Oculorum]

What are you exfoliating with?
As far as fixing under eye darkness goes, it depends what the cause of the darkness is, but honestly your best bet is probably concealer- there's not a hell of a lot you can really do with skincare for that issue.

It's Glycolic + salicylic scrub.

 

[benignice]

It's Glycolic + salicylic scrub.

The Face Theory one?

 

[Oculorum]

The Face Theory one?

No, the brand is Nip+Fab.

https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/774d9389-f3ad-4d06-a6b0-0687aec76b4e_1.60d874e013b3fcf0edca1395043a3150.jpeg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=ffffff

 

[benignice]

No, the brand is Nip+Fab.

https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/774d9389-f3ad-4d06-a6b0-0687aec76b4e_1.60d874e013b3fcf0edca1395043a3150.jpeg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=ffffff

Is it working well for you? Just the grains in that are pretty harsh and it doesn't actually have a whole lot of salicylic acid in.

 

[Oculorum]

Is it working well for you? Just the grains in that are pretty harsh and it doesn't actually have a whole lot of salicylic acid in.

It dosen't really exfoliate properly, I always find it hasn't cleaned properly even if I use it rigorously. Do you know other brands that clean better?

 

[benignice]

It dosen't really exfoliate properly, I always find it hasn't cleaned properly even if I use it rigorously. Do you know other brands that clean better?

Its not meant to clean, its an exfoliant, not a cleanser. But it likely doesn't feel like it comes off properly because its got shea butter in which can be quite heavy.
So what are you wanting exactly? A cleanser, exfoliator and moisturiser?

 

[Oculorum]

Its not meant to clean, its an exfoliant, not a cleanser. But it likely doesn't feel like it comes off properly because its got shea butter in which can be quite heavy.
So what are you wanting exactly? A cleanser, exfoliator and moisturiser?

See, this is where my lack of knowledge is an issue. I should use an exfoliator first and then a cleanser? And I have plenty of moisturisers, so I suppose just a good exfoliator and cleanser.

 

[benignice]

See, this is where my lack of knowledge is an issue. I should use an exfoliator first and then a cleanser? And I have plenty of moisturisers, so I suppose just a good exfoliator and cleanser.

Cleanse first, then exfoliate. Otherwise you're just exfoliating all the shit thats on your skin.