5 Minute Review - Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick By Kate Nude Collection

It's "jump on the good old bandwagon time" to try out the new Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss - Nude Collection.

There has been a LOT of hype around this launch and I was very excited to pick up two shades. There are 3 more shades in the range, but these were the 2 tones I felt would best suit my colouring. 

So the lipstick claims to offer neutral shades, soft and creamy colors which are universally flattering suiting every skin tone. 

I must say I was skeptical about using a nude shade, being so fair, but these are really beautiful. At first, if you're like me, you won't be too sure, but once you get used to the nude tone, it is incredibly flattering, as promised and looks really nice and natural - unlike many other nude lipsticks on the market which can make you look like you've rubbed concealer on your lips! 

No. 42 is for cool undertones. Shades 42 and 45 are incredibly similar, but 45 has more of a pink to it, making it ideal for neutral undertones (42 on the left).

The lipsticks smell like an old fashioned lipstick (which I love). They are creamy to apply, not patchy, provide a nice even colour and they are pretty long wearing even though not claiming to be (you would have to reapply after eating/drinking). 

42 on the top, 45 on the bottom 

Though initially thinking this would only be a day lipstick, I'm quite surprised to note that I will likely wear this for a night out tonight teamed with a brown smokey(ish) eye. Love it! 

Have you picked up any of the collection? I'd love to hear from you in the comments below :-) 

Love Nicola x 

Ready for the Weekend - Tesco Beauty Deals

The plan was to find the best deals from a number of sites, but Tesco Beauty have so many that I thought I'd start with them!

Below are my favourite deals currently on the Tesco website, but there are tons more online and you can pick up some real bargains in store! To my amazement I bagged Maybelline's Lash Sensational for £2.99 on one of my "big shops".

But back to the present. Here are my top 5 beauty savings from Tesco Beauty:

1. Max Factor - 2 for £14 on selected products 



This covers the Lasting Performance and Colour Adapt foundation ranges so if you use either of those foundations on a daily basis anyway, you can essentially get your second bottle for half price. Not too shabby.

2. Barry M Lip Paint - selected colours half price

I can really get on board with these given how impressed I was with the Genie Lipstick and this offer does tempt me.

Normally £4,49, 3 beautiful (and summery) pinks are currently just £2.25. Do I just buy all 3 for fairness?



         Pretty Pink                                Shocking Pink                          Marshmallow 

3. Bourjous Healthy Mix Concealer - nearly half price
    Bourjous 123 Perfect Foundation - £1.50 off



I have a real soft spot for the Bourjous Healthy Mix range which has a great coverage, smooth feel and gorgeous fruity smell. And at £3.75 for the wonderful concealer, why not give it a go? Unfortunately Medium is still £7 (boo!), but if your shade is Fonce or Clair, you're in luck (hooray!)

The same goes for Bourjous 123 Perfect Foundation which is currently £5.50 (rather than £7). The offer only applies to Light Beige, Light Vanilla and Rose Beige. But again, if one of those is your shade - well done you! This isn't the best deal in the world, but combined with the concealer, you can pick up a freebie as part of the 3 for 2 offer on Bourjous cosmetics.

And who doesn't love a freebie?

4. Maybelline Color Sensational Popstick in Pink Lollipop - £3.50 down from £6.99



Occasionally a random lip colour just pops up for half price and this is one of those occasions.

Another gorgeous pink which claims to leave a subtle sheen. Maybe not an everyday shade, but a great bargain product for a girls night out!

(As a side note, I love Maybelline's lipstick packaging. I mean, look how pretty!)

5. Maybelline Color Show Nail 651 Cool Blue - £1.50 down from £2.99



It is not an understatement to say I am obsessed with these nail varnishes. I could shout about them from the rooftops all day but I'll just simply say that they are THE BEST drugstore nail varnishes out at the moment. And I'll have to resist pretty hard not to snap up this beautiful baby blue!

So those are my picks, Will you be splurging on beauty this weekend? I'd love to hear from you in the comments below.

Love Nicola x

*This post is not sponsored in any way by Tesco. They just do great deals. 

Skincare Saviours

As I mentioned in a previous post, I suffer from a very annoying bout of acne on my chin. This started back in February when I wore a certain fake tan which should have been suitable for face and skin - it was not.

So for the past 5 months, I've tried various gels, creams, lotions and potions to remove the little blighters but very little worked.

I went to see my doctor about a month ago who gave me a prescription of Oxytetracycline (I've had it before and it seemed to do the trick). But I couldn't understand why I was taking the medication and nothing was happening. Spots would disappear, then reappear even worse than before.

Then it hit me! I needed skincare products that didn't make the claims of clearing acne and were most likely too harsh for my skin, making the situation even worse. I therefore took 2 of my regular skincare products - which seemed to be working - and bought the complimentary products. I can't tell you how pleased I am with the results. Though I still have scarring and that will take a while to clear, the spots are now mostly gone and my skin feels much fresher than it did even 2 weeks ago!

But what are the magical products and do they cost a fortune? Thankfully no. They're just your regular run-of-the-mill drugstore products which do an amazing job of letting the medication clear the spots and keeping the skin comfortable and able to heal rather than interfering with the process. I've listed the products below and each product links to the best price I could find online.

The morning belongs to Neutrogena.

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Moisturiser and Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Facial Wash 

I will admit, I was not completely blown away by the facial wash. It was fine, it didn't irritate my acne and it smelled fresh and fruity. Basically, I had nothing against it. But then I combined it with the moisturiser...

I often see, "for best results, follow with our...." and think that they are just trying to flog me more of their products. But this combination is absolutely worth it.

The moisturiser is so cooling on the skin. When you walk out of the bathroom, the slight breeze of just walking makes your skin feel cool and fresh (like when you've just used mouthwash..just me?). It really does just feel wonderful on the skin, without overpowering it.

The two combined create a lovely pair which keeps my skin comfortable all day and also, as a side note, make for a great primer - my makeup stays on much better when I use these.

The only downside is the moisturiser does not contain SPF, so either use a face suncream on top or at least make sure your makeup contains SPF.

And onto the night where I have come back to a brand normally targeted at teenage skin, but I maintain is one of the best skincare brands..Simple!

Simple Kind to Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes and Simple Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Night Cream

Firstly, never EVER pay full price for the wipes. They are always on offer (either buy 1 get 1 free, 3 for 2 or 3 for £5) so stock up when you see an offer!

Secondly, I must apologise to my skin for continuing to use a retinoid cream instead of switching over to something like this night cream. I had read up that retinol/retinoid cream is great for treating acne, so I continued to use it, unaware that my medication does not work in conjunction with taking retinoids - topical retinoids couldn't be that far of a stretch! I switched to the Simple night cream knowing it would be much lighter, keeping my skin comfortable at night but not drowning it in unnecessary ingredients that do more harm than good.

I cannot recommend the combination highly enough. My skin feels cared for, but not overpowered.

Simple just do good skin, and at a not bad price tag either..

So the products listed above helped my skin when combined with prescribed medication. Always make sure you see the doctor first as you will most likely save a huge amount of money buying every miracle cream under the sun when a simple antibiotic will do most of the leg work.

Are there any products that you think are "hidden gems" when it comes to acne? Leave me a comment below and follow me on Twitter!

Love Nicola x

Barry M Genie Lipstick Review

So now it's time for a magic trick...

On a recent (accidental!) shopping trip to Boots, I impulsively picked up this little green and pink tube..

 

It doesn't look like much and it was just sitting there next to all the other Barry M lipsticks, just minding its own business when I noticed the colour indicator tag was split down the middle - 1/2 pink, 1/2 green. No wonder! When you open the tube, you find this sorcery...

 

This is the Barry M Genie Lipstick (RRP £4.49) which "magically turns your pout an ultra long-lasting personal shade of pink." 

By acting with the Alkaline in your lips, the green applies as a different shade of pink on each person giving a truly individual look which lasts 8 hours. Intriguing...

’s green but magically turns your pout an ultra-long lasting personal shade of pink. It does this by adapting to the Alkaline in your lips. In other words, every person is different and every look is unique!
Genie lasts for eight hours too so you can achieve an all-day custom kiss that’s all your own (Genie is an improved formulation of Barry M’s popular ‘Touch of Magic’ lip paint.) - See more at: https://www.barrym.com/product/Genie#sthash.PjO6cTSc.dpuf

Though lipsticks that change colour is not exactly new, it did remind me of Frog Prince Lipstick by Lipstick Queen which I've wanted to try for a while. However, because the Barry M version is just over £17 cheaper, I had to try it out. It did not disappoint. 

Firstly the green does change to pink as promised. Good start! I was certainly hoping it would or this would've been a complete waste. I don't think I'll ever be brave enough to sport green tinged lips! 

I would say that on my arm, the pink looks quite natural, but this lipstick does have the tendency to stick in the middle of your lips looking darker in that area so you can look like you've just finished eating an icicle (which is not a very work-appropriate look). Even though my first image has a filter (I love my filters!) the colour of my lips in that image are actually a good indication of the colour I get from this product, which for me is just a tad bright for daytime.

However, I have to say, they are not lying about this being long lasting. Try as I may, I could not get this off my hand whether I used soap, wipes, cleanser...nothing worked!

And it stays just as well on the lips. I have worn this, eaten a meal and still had all the product left on there. It does not quit easily which I can definitely appreciate.

So, for the price I paid, this is not a bad little product and if nothing else, it freaks out your friends! Well done Barry M you wizards you!

Are there any products you love that magically change colour? Leave it in the comments below.

Love Nicola x 

Latest in Beauty Awards 2015

One of my favourite places to pick up beauty treats is Latest in Beauty. Unlike a subscription service, LIB lets you pick the items you want to try and pay per box rather than a monthly fee.

At the moment, LIB are running their 2015 Beauty Awards and as part of this, finalist products in different categories have been chosen and these products are offered in handy boxes for customers to try out and vote for their favourites. 3 finalist box options are available:

Box 1 - 3 products at £8.99*
Box 2 - 6 products at £12.99*
Box 3 - 9 products at £16.99*

*plus delivery

So I went for the 9 product box and I can't tell you how excited I was to see my little black box of goodies arrive! The entire box equates to a value of just over £80 for just £16.99*..not too shabby!

So onto the agony of choosing only 9 products. I chose products from the categories Must-Have Makeup, Best Eye Makeup and Body Beautiful. I would have LOVED to have tried some of the other categories but, as they contained skincare products, I am wary of using any new products on my acne at the moment - no matter how amazing they sound!

So I'll dive right in with what came in the box as well as the claims each product makes and I will test the products from each category in individual blog posts.

Enjoy!

Must-Have Makeup

Makeup Academy Pro-Base Prime & Conceal (RRP £4.00)

"A collection of correcting creams suitable for a multitude of complexions."

Basically a variety of colours to treat various concerns, namely lilac to illuminate and mute yellow undertones, green to neutralise and reduce redness, yellow to brighten and conceal purple undertones, peach to add radiance and "middle colour" (essentially another nude shade) to highlight.

First impression: These are surprisingly pigmented although I remain to be convinced with the nude shades.

Burt's Bees Lip Crayon in Hawaiian Smolder 429 (RRP £8.99)

"Creamy, full-coverage...matte lip colour in a modern crayon for truly beautiful lip colour. Lightweight moisture for a comfortable, everyday wear formula infused with Shea Butter, Kendi Oil, and Jojoba Oil. It's colour that truly cares for your lips!"

This claims to have a creamy matte formulation which gives precise application without the hassle and mess of sharpening (ideal!) hydrating and moisturising lips leaving them soft and smooth as well as containing no added flavour or fragrance.

First impression: I've actually tried this as I needed to apply some lip product after lunch. Nice to apply and very natural looking, but it does have an odd waxy smell. Another good colour choice though LIB!

Little Ondine Natural Nail Colour in Lava L062 (RRP £8.40)

"Composed of natural resin, organic colourants and water....pure organic colour that gives a smooth texture while hydrating..nails."

This also claims to be quick drying, peels off easily and is odour free.

First impression: Love, love, LOVE the colour and love the fact that it's not a dud pale shade. No odour as promised. Took 1 coat for solid colour and dried in 1.5 minutes. It looks good so far...

Best Eye Makeup

Eye of Horus Scarab Sapphire Goddess Pencil (RRP $30 in the US = approx. £19, but it is difficult to find an actual RRP)

"Unique, highly pigmented eye liner which is inspired by Ancient Egyptian formulas..enriched with beautiful Botanical Waxes and Oils and boasts a natural and cruelty free formula which helps to nourish the delicate eye lid. Literally gliding smoothly onto the eyelid without pulling or dragging, Goddess Pencil is truly waterproof once set and comes complete with a smudging tip to create the ultimate in smouldering looks."

First impression: Nice colour - don't think it's quite glimmery enough to be 'sapphire' but nice, smooth and super long lasting (I could not get it off my hand!) 

(Bottom line is blended out with the smudging tip)

Magnifibres Brush-On False Lashes (RRP £21) 

"Brushing on Magnifibres gives a stunning yet natural false lash effect."

You apply the fibres between coats of your normal mascara and your lashes end up 5mm longer. 

First impression: Oh my god! This looks terrifying - like cotton wool in a tube. Think I'm most excited to try this one out..

Daniel Sandler Long Lasting Waterproof Eyeliner in Green Velvet (RRP £9.25)

"Waterproof, super long-wear and extra smooth eye-liner with rich colour pay-off. Colour lasts all day and is great to use along the waterline. The high silicone content gives a velvety finish and rich colour for an intense, buildable look. Each eyeliner contains Vitamin C and E to moisturise the eyelid."

First impression: Not a good one! The pencil broken while doing swatches on my hand so I'm not holding out much hope. Nice colour though.

Body Beautiful

The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Miracle Solid Oil for Body & Hair (RRP £8.00)

"Multi-purpose solid oil. Its rich texture glistens and glides onto skin for an instant moisture glow, enriched with organic Community Trade argan oil from Morocco."

First impression: It smells amazing in the jar and gives a light shimmer to the skin, but it does smell more like honey when applied which smells a bit strange to start with before settling and smelling quite nice. Applied a small amount to my hair and even though I think the consistency will be too oily, a small amount leaves a nice smell in the hair. 

Tisserand Aromatherapy Sweet Dreams Bath Oil (RRP £10.95 per 100ml, equating to £2.19 for 20ml)

"Soothing blend of calming Lavender, Jasmine and Sandalwood, combined to encourage a peaceful nights sleep. Enriched with skin-pampering Coconut, Sweet Almond and Jojoba natural moisturisers, Tisserand Sweet Dreams Bath Oil is rich in vitamins and antioxidants."

First impression: Very strong herbal smell which I LOVE so looking forward to this one.

Kneipp Pure Bliss Mineral Bath Salts (RRP £1.95 from Bath and Unwind)

"Formulated with the purest natural plants and herbs in the form of essential oils, Kneipp Mineral Salts gently exfoliate, tone, increase skin elasticity and help to build the skin's resistance to daily pollutants. Enriched with poppy and hemp to nourish and smooth the skin whilst promoting relaxation and peace of mind."

First impression: A very unique scent, but not unpleasant. I'm not usually the biggest fan of bath salts, but this could change that.

What products came in your LIB box and what are you excited to try?

Love Nicola x

This post is absolutely not sponsored. I bought the Latest in Beauty Finalists box with my own money. All views are my own.

Nude Palettes - Maybelline vs Collection

Nude palettes are big news.

We had Urban Decay's now iconic NAKED Palette, which now has 4 variations, followed by L'Oréal's Color Riche La Palette which I've since given away (I'll come back to that!) and may, many others. 

It seems palettes are back in fashion when they were previously seen as full of dud colours and the more sensible option was to go with individual shadows (or a duo if you were brave!) 

However, cosmetic companies have seriously upped their game and two great palettes I own are the Collection Eyes Uncovered Nude Bronze Palette (£3.99, boots.com but currently £2.99!) and the Maybelline The Nudes Palette in "In the Nudes" (£9.99, boots.com - currently with an offer on buy 1, get 1 half price on Maybelline products). 

Looking at the palettes and given the different costs, there are some similar colours in there and I wanted to share a comparison between the two (given the Collection Palette only contains 6 as opposed to Maybelline's 12, but it still equates to a difference of 83p per pan for Maybelline compared with 66p per pan for Collection). 

So firstly, a comparison of the colours (Collection top). As mentioned, Maybelline's Palette contains double the number of shades, but there are similarities in some of the colours (Collection shades are on the left). 

Ivory & Shade 5 from bottom row (sorry Maybelline, but first mark against you, I like knowing the names of colours!):

Both a pearly light nude, with Maybelline's looking slightly more gold. 

Mink & Shade 1 from bottom row:

Both a light bronze - very similar colours, Collection just slightly more intense 

Ochre & Shade 3 from bottom row:

Both a shimmery gold, again more intensity from Collection as well as a bronzier undertone. 

Golden Brown & Shade 4 from top row:

I can't tell these apart - practically identical! 

Ember 

Ember actually stands alone, in my opinion. It has a beautiful purple undertone which I find very unique. 

Nutty 

Again stands on its own - not my favourite and a little too dark. 

So now onto the individual palettes, starting with Maybelline. 

Colour 6/10 

Some of the colours are very nice, but I do feel there's a bit of duplication with some shades and they are not as intense as promised. 

Formula 7/10

You don't need to blend as much with these and the powder is finer than Collection but the pigment is weaker than the Collection palette (you can see from the swatches that they fade off on application). 

Wastage 4/10 

I find 3 of these very nice and the rest are ok (minus the black which is essentially grey). 

Travel 7/10 

The packaging is pretty sturdy but I'm still not sure I'd trust it in my hand luggage. Definitely far from the worst though. 

Lasting 7/10 

Lasted very well with no flakiness. Very impressed with how it lasted in the crease. 

Value for money 6/10

£9.99 isn't too bad considering L'Oréal were looking for £14.99 for theirs and it pales in comparison. But the lack of swoon-worthy colours drags the value down a few pegs. 

And now onto Collection. 

Colour 9/10

I love the colours and there are no colours in here just to make up the numbers. Plus Ember is very unique. 

Formula 8/10

Creamy, pigmented and nice to apply. The only downside is you do get some of the shadow falling down while applying and you do have to blend away the excess a bit more. That being said, it means a little goes a long way. 

Wastage 8/10

I wouldn't personally reach for the dark colours, but good to have them in there for the full offering. 

Travel 4/10

There is no way on earth I would travel with this in my hand luggage. Cardboard packaging as opposed to plastic held together by a small magnet - I would definitely be wedging this in to my make-up bag. On the upside, the smaller size gives more room in your make up bag so that's a bonus. 

Lasting 6/10

This doesn't last too well in the crease and it did get a little itchy towards the end of the day. Still not bad though. 

Value for money 10/10 

This is an absolute steal for a beautiful product - I can't fault the value that comes with this palette. 

So all in all, both perfectly nice palettes but Collection clinches it for me with their intense shades, colour pay off and value for money. However I would recommend the Maybelline palette to those looking for a less intense look and it is still very good for the price. 

Which one do you prefer? Are there any other similar drugstore palettes? 

Love Nicola x 

Products vs Acne

                     

I have a mild case of adult acne on my chin. It's painful and it's a pain in the ass. 

If you find yourself in the same position, the best thing to do is definitely to go to the doctor first as they may prescribe you antibiotics to clear it right up (I'm half way through my batch). 

However, while I've had these horrible spots on my face, I've tried a few products designed to combat them. 

But did they work?

1. Neutrogena VISIBLY CLEAR Pink Grapefruit Facial Wash (£4.69 - Boots.com)

The claim: "Cleanses deeply to help eliminate spots and blackheads. The refreshing gel purifies the skin without overdrying whilst a wave of pink grapefruit uplifts the senses with a burst of invigorating freshness." 

The reality: I'll start with the scent - it is very uplifting and wakes you up without having a horrible citrusy scent to do so. The product didn't aggravate my acne - it never felt itchy or tight and your skin does feel comfortable after use. However, this did not stop new spots appearing and went some way to minimising spots but did not completely clear my skin. 

I would agree with their "non-drying" claim and that this is a refreshing and invigorating facial wash, but it did not get rid of my spots. That being said, this is a nice face wash for someone with acne as it is not harsh and leaves the skin feeling comfortable. 

Verdict: 6/10 for freshness, hydration and generally being a nice face wash for sensitive skin

2. Freederm Sensitive Facial Wash (£4.99 - Boots) 

The claim: "Gently penetrates the pores to thoroughly cleanse the skin, helping to control excess oil and fights spots, leaving your skin softer and smoother."

The reality: This is the strangest treatment I have ever tried. Firstly I was terrified to use it after reading reviews about the nasties in the product, but I gave it a go. For the first while, I was delighted. My red spots firstly flattened and then turned from red to pink. I was well on my way to ditching the acne for good. Or so I thought. Suddenly the treatment stopped working and the spots resurfaced. I can only assume that this face wash fights less aggravated blemishes but does not have the tenacity to deal with full-on acne - granted it is an over the counter treatment and more intense treatments designed for acne would most likely need to be prescribed. 

I have no photo of this product because I tossed it. I don't know who I would recommend this to as I feel it would be too harsh for someone with just oily skin and it may strip it too much. But it is, in my opinion, not effective on acne. It also smells very medicinal and is very messy due to the gel like formula. 

Verdict: 3/10 for price and that it did some work at the beginning of use

3. Simple Kind to Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes (£3.25 - Boots.com) 

The claim: "Perfect blend of ingredients to help to refresh and tone your skin. Perfect for even sensitive skin." 

The reality: I was in a bind one day. I had run out of micellar water and didn't have anything to remove my make up. I had (foolishly) turned my back on these little beauties and for the life of me, I can't remember why. I have used other facial wipes which have felt so harsh, scratchy and drying, but these are fantastic. They are so gentle, soothing and refreshing that I feel they are perfect for acne prone or sensitive skin. They remove make up well - not every last trace, but they don't claim to do so, so I can't hold it against them. 

These are the UK No 1 and I can see why. They are the only wipes I keep in my cabinet! (They're also ideal for removing make up swatches from your hand, FYI). 

Verdict: 8/10 for being the best facial wipe on the market

4. Vichy Normaderm Night Detox (£15 - Boots.com) 

The claim: "Helps to control the production of sebum and purify the skin. Blemises appear reduced, pores look less visible, complexion looks radiant and skin feels clean and purified." 

The reality: I had such high hopes for this product based on the claim and the reviews. This was supposed to be one of those wonder night creams that you applied before bed and you were supposed to wake up to beautiful, radiant skin. That did not happen. I don't know why, but my acne did not agree with this. Spots grew larger and redder and even spread further up my face. I stopped using this while keeping all other parts of my routine the same to check it was this product and the acne went back to its normal state. I can't explain it, but for my skin it didn't reduce blemishes (it increased them) and my complexion was worse for using it. 

From the reviews, this clearly works for some people - maybe for those with blemishes but not quite full on acne. I wouldn't repurchase and I can't tell you how sad that makes me! 

1/10 for ease of application

5. REN Bio Retinoid Anti-Ageing Cream (£44 - cultbeauty.co.uk) 

The claim: "Deeply nourishing and hydrating it will reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles leaving skin looking smoother, firmer, more even toned and radiant." 

The reality: I realise this is an anti-ageing cream, but I started using this for my acne, sort of by accident. On cultbeauty.co.uk, I had purchased a REN Skincare pack filled with miniature REN products. One of those products was the Bio Retinoid Cream and (again in a bind), I used this when my other night cream ran out. I started using because the feel of it is very nice and my skin feels comfortable when it is applied but I had no idea Retinoids are often used to treat acne. I found this was much like the Neutrogena wash. It didn't dramatically change my acne, but keeps the area comfortable and moisturised without feeling oily. So at the moment, I don't feel my acne gets worse using this. 

For a product that does not claim in any way to treat acne, this is a great little night cream and they live up to their promise of being suitable for sensitive skin. It feels very nice on the skin and that's essentially what I'm looking for in a night cream. Plus it has Hyaluronic Acid (my fave!) 

Verdict: 7/10 for feel, look of skin after use and for inclusion of Hyaluronic Acid 

So what did we learn? 

None of the products I have tried have rid me of my acne. 

The only thing I have used that has resolved the situation is antibiotics. So I would suggest making an appointment with the doctor and keeping skin as comfortable as possible by avoiding overly drying products (specifically those designed for oily skin - not all people with spots have oily skin and this could strip away necessary oil forcing your skin to pump out more sebum to compensate and making the situation worse.) Instead use products designed for sensitive skin, like the Simple wipes and follow the handy tips below. 

1. Wash your face with tepid water - overly hot or cold can aggravate acne. 

2. Try not to touch or pick spots. This can cause them to spread. 

3. Try to avoid primers. The ingredients can form a seal over skin which can trap sebum and make spots worse. 

I hope this was useful for all my fellow acne sufferers! 

Love Nicola x