Skincare that Works #1 | Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish 200ml - £24.00

Long before I became the beauty obsessed writer I am today, Liz Earle's Cleanse and Polish had pride of place in my skincare routine.  You could say, this cleanser was the catalyst that started my infatuation with the world of beauty.  A cult product in both the beauty and blogging worlds, this cleanser has won countless awards, gained over 700 customer reviews on the Liz Earle site and not to mention the copious amount of blogging hype it has achieved.  I've been using this for the past two years and to my surprise, I've never given it the review it so rightly deserves. 

Liz Earle's Cleanse and Polish is a two part system of cleansing, followed up by light exfoliation (or 'polishing') when used in conjunction with the muslin cloths.  It contains naturally active ingredients such as eucalyptus, rosemary and cocoa butter, which smell amazing together.  When I introduced this into my routine two years ago, my skin immediately took to it and began looking clearer and feeling smoother, as the product claims.  The cleanser is thick and creamy in consistency and feels moisturising and soothing on the skin, rather than stripping. It removes every trace of make up, including stubborn waterproof mascara and is suitable for both morning and evening cleansing.  The added bonus of using the muslin cloths means that your skin gets a deeper cleanse,  removing dirt, excess oil and dead skin cells.  

My skin loves this product and although I am forever trying different skincare products, looking to find the best for my skin, I always come back to this cleanser.  I know that when my skins having a tantrum that this product helps sooth spots, whilst also helping to stop further breakouts.  The Cleanse and Polish ranges in size from 15ml - 200ml with prices starting at £3.25 (for a 15ml tube and a muslin cloth).  I usually have a 100ml bottle in my stash, which lasts me around three months but I decided to go big and purchase the 200ml bottle as it comes in a squeezy tube, rather than the standard container.  

Do you love Liz Earle's Cleanse and Polish?

Beauty Review: Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque

If you're like me, your hair has a hard life being subjected to heat, copious amounts of product and (in my case) bleach.  When I first went blonde in September, I knew I'd need to maintain it well and also look after my hair with a slathering of conditioner.  After my third appointment at the hairdressers to get my roots sorted out, my stylist complimented the condition of my hair and that it was in shockingly (I thought she was being a little dramatic) good condition.  I only have one product to thank for this and that is the Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque.  

This treatment is an extremely thick paste, which turns creamier when warmed up in the palms and smells gorgeous.  On the packaging it says to use the product no more than twice a week and leave in your hair for seven minutes.  I actually use this once a week and leave it in my hair for 1-2 hours.  By doing this I am allowing the moisture that the bleach sucks out of my hair, a chance to get back in and help condition my hair better.  Every other week, for extra nourishment, I will add some of the Macadamia Healing Oil to the mix which gives an even more intense condition.  This has been an absolute life saver and is obviously doing some good if my hair stylist is seeing better condition in my hair.  I do as well, always get my hair trimmed 1/2-1 inch each time, just to help it out.  

If you're wanting to try this miracle product out, it is slightly pricey at £18.50 for the 250ml pot, but it is nearly half the price of the Moroccan Oil Restorative Hair Treatment.  These two products are said to have the same results, so personally I would rather buy the cheaper product.  The Macadamia range is available on FeelUnique and I highly recommend you check them out.  

Do you have any healthy hair products to recommend?