Pixi Glow Tonic To-Go

If I had to sum up my favourite skincare brands Pixi is at the top. Their Glow Tonic is the most amazing toner and I have been using it for many years. Every time I hop on a plane to London I always make sure to pay their Carnaby store a visit. It's so pretty and stocked with all these amazing products that I feel like a kid in a candy store.

On my last London visit I was determined to pick up another bottle of Glow Tonic until I saw this box of cleansing pads: Glow Tonic To-Go. The thing that got me excited about it was the 'to-go' part. I have a lot of trips planned and travelling with a cabin bag is a nightmare for a skincare and make-up obsessed girl like me. How do people even fit their entire beauty regime in a small clear bag? There are just some things that I will never understand.

Anyways, I brought these with me when I went to Copenhagen and they were such a lifesaver. Not only did they save space for other liquids, they were an ultimate skincare staple for me. There are 60 pads in there that are fully drenched in Glow Tonic. Perfect as the finishing touch to my cleansing routine. Especially when you are in a hostel and don't have your normal stuff with you. -I really tried, but the liquids rule ughh-.

If you have never heard about the Pixi Glow Tonic before and you have made it this far you probably want to know a bit more about it. It's an exfoliating tonic with 5% glycolic, aloe vera and ginseng. It helps to tone, firm and tighten the skin and makes it look all glowy and healthy. And who doesn't want that?

The weird thing is that it does all these things. I have been using it for about four years and it has never let me down. Next time I will buy a bottle of this magic liquid because that lasts longer than the to-go pads and ya know I'm all about saving money. Kind of.

Have you tried the Pixi Glow Tonic before?

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First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser & Facial Radiance Polish

Skincare is one of my favourite beauty things to buy. You really help your skin, instead of just covering it up with loads of make-up. If you have read more skin posts of me, you know that my skin is not in its best condition. Since my Neoderma treatment my skin has changed a lot, but some extra help of new products would not hurt anyone right?

As the skincare addict that I am, I had to try out this new brand. I had never heard of First Aid Beauty before, but lately I have seen it pop up in a lot of Youtube videos. I decided to try out the First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser and the First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Polish. Two products that have made a big difference for my skin.

First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser

''FAB Face Cleaner is an airy cream that gently cleanses the skin. The formula is infused with a blend of botanical antioxidants to stave off abuse of the elements. It is well  suited for anyone with sensitive skin. Allergy Tested and Fragrance Free.''

A face cleanser that absolutely changed my life! I want a cleanser that is easy to use and takes my make-up off in one go. This product does this perfectly! I take a pea-size amount in my hand, mix it with a bit of water, massage it into my face and then rinse it off. All the make-up residue is completely gone! My skin feels so soft and clean after using it.

The face cleanser has a creamy consistency with a pearly look to it. There is no scent and a little bit goes a long way, since it is not the cheapest cleanser. I use this in the morning and in the evening and it removes excess oil and make-up super quick!

After all my make-up is removed I use the First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Polish which I will talk about next.

First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Polish

''The gentle formula uses natural exfoliants that safely resurface the complexion for smoother, more radiant skin. Allergy Tested and Fragrance Free.''

This face scrub makes my skin even softer and more radiant. It is a very gentle scrub with small scrub beads. I use it at night, after the face wash when my skin is still damp. I massage it into my skin and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. It leaves my skin feeling soft, radiant and glowy. You need a small amount, so for this product also counts that a little bit goes a long way. This product also has a creamy texture and no scent.

After using both of these products for about a month now, I have to say my skin has changed loads. It looks glowy, healthy, more even and my pores are smaller. I still get some break outs on my chin area, but these products make sure that they will not be there for too long!

I would definitely repurchase these products and recommend them to everyone. They are a bit of a splurge, but skincare is something that you should invest in, right?

Have you tried these First Aid Beauty products?

My Beauty Favorites November 2012

It is already the end of another month. Which means I have discovered some new beauty favorites this month. Here are some beauty related products I fell in love with in November.

Make-up:

Clinique - Chubby Stick in 13 Mighty Mimosa
It was supposed to be a present for my sister, but she already had this color so I kept it myself. it is a light pink color that looks great on everybody.

Sephora- Lipstick Crush R23
You have already seen this lipstick in my Sephora Haul. I totally fell in love with this color. I think red/berry lipstick are great for autumn and winter!

Rituals - Perfection Volume Mascara
I always love trying new mascara's. Sometimes a mascara works for you and sometimes it doesn't. This one is great! It does not smudge at all. Which is a huge plus for me! 

ELF - Complexion Perfection Tone Correcting Powder
I saw this one online and was interested by the colors of the powder and how it would work on my skin. I decided to buy it and I am really happy with my purchase! It gives my face an nice matte finish. After a couple of hours my nose gets oily though. But all the powders I've tried do this and give me a greasy feeling. This one does not do that. So that is why I love this powder at the moment!

ELF - Nail polish in Plum
I always wanted a color like this, so when I saw it online I had to have it. Now that I have it I love it! The color is just great for fall and autumn.

Hair:

Vital oil

This was in the Glossybox of September and I always wanted to try an oil for my hair. I absolutely love this one. It make my hair really soft and silky. I have less frizz in my hair and I have more shine. I am definitely going to try more hair oils.

Skincare/Bodycare:

Ginvera - Green Tea Exfoliating Marvel Gel
I got this sample and I just tried it out. After I used it on my face my skin felt so soft and I had no allergic reaction. This is definitely my new exfoliating product!.

Nivea - Shower Bodymilk
For me this is the perfect solution. I am always in a hurry and putting on bodylotion just takes to much time. To have that moisturized feeling Nivea invented a bodymilk for in the shower. My skin did feel really moisturized after using it. After using it more and more my skin felt really soft. Just like when you use a bodymilk. So this is a great solution for me.

So this were my favorites this month. What were your favourites??