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Tried & Tested - The Body Shop's Aloe Vera Skincare range


There is no denying, trying a new skincare product can be daunting. The thought of bad skin, volcanic eruptions popping up all over the place, and dreaming of the money you wish you could get back. But fear not, there is hope out there! Ever since I read about the benefits of aloe vera, I have been dying to incorporate it into my skincare routine... without breaking the bank. After doing some mooching around I stumbled upon The Body Shop's range and my prayers had been answered!

 Aloe Calming Cream Cleanser
This is more of a makeup remover than a cleanser, the creamy formula just melts away makeup and leaves my skin baby smooth. As I like a good double cleanse, I will use another cleanser after my makeup has been removed to make sure all the makeup is off and my skin has had a proper good clean! But the cream cleanser is really great for melting away makeup, and is great for my sensitive skin! The only downside is there aren't really a lot of directions on how to apply the cream, but I apply the cleanser to dry skin and then use a warm muslin cloth to wipe it away.

Aloe Calming Foaming Wash
This is the next step in my routine, The foam is really satisfying to apply and feels great on the skin. It has real similarities to the Clinique Anti Blemish Cleansing Foam.It has no scent and is really great for sensitive skin, the only thing I would say is it doesn't feel like a deep cleansing foaming wash so if you'e someone who prefers that rich, deep, oil cleansing product, this is not for you. But this has become one of my favourite cleansing products and I am loving it more and more with every use.

Aloe Calming Toner 
I feel like toners get overlooked these days and can easily be forgotten in a world of serums and chemical exfoliants.. but at the end of the day, you can always use a good toner! This toner is so cooling, I tend to use it more when the weather is warm or I've been the gym and want to quickly wipe away any sweat. It's not harsh and doesn't irritate my skin and does everything I could ask for!


Aloe Soothing Day Cream
When it comes to a morning moisturiser, I prefer something light, that will absorb quickly and I can do my makeup without sitting around waiting for it to dry. This moisturiser is great for sensitive skin, leaves my skin hydrated and doesn't feel greasy.

Aloe Soothing Night Cream
At night, I love to drown my face in a thick rich cream, and wake up with hydrated and nourished skin. A little bit of this goes a long, it can sometimes feel greasy if you use a bit too much and feel like it's not really sinking into your skin. But when I use about a pea size amount, I really see the benefits!
Aloe Soothing Rescue Cream Mask
This mask is not like your regular mask, it is a leave on mask that has real results. I am on prescribed topical acne treatments, and find this is perfect for my sensitive skin and stops it burning and becoming to agitated. Whenever my skin becomes irritated or sore, this is my go to mask, it takes the redness out of my scarring and just leaves my skin feeling beautiful.

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