My skin is typically dehydrated, with the odd pimple very rarely. This month, however, I had some major hormonal and stress break outs. It's settled now, so a lot of the following products helped in getting my skin back to normal.  So, in order of introduction of being introduced to my routine;

My sister gave me her Swisse Argan Face Oil after she found it 'too oily'. Personally, there's no better feeling than sitting in bed after a long day with a cup of tea and your face smothered in generous serving of face oil. I'm a long term lover of the Swisse Bioactive Nature Oil, which I still like to alternate, however this one contains the all important Omega 3, 6 and 9, whilst the Bioactive contains only Omega 3 and 6. I also felt like the Argan Face Oil helped with pore size, after I woke up several mornings with noticeably smaller pores. 

I was sent the cult favourite Philosophy Purity cleanser to try, and I now understand the hype. It gives a good deep clean, without feeling like your skin has been really stripped, but still getting all your face makeup off from the day. It's also great for removing eye makeup, without stinging, or somewhat blinding me for several minutes as some face oils and cleansers can. 

Weleda were kind enough to send me some of their products to try out, which I really enjoyed. Their cult favourite Skin Food was both a handbag and bed time essential,  which I found to be a great hand, foot and face cream. The Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion is from their sensitive range, which I loved for a light, refreshing face cleanser in the morning. Lastly, what will probably become a long term favourite, was the Iris Moisture Balance Hydrating Day Cream. This is designed for use under makeup, and I can see why, as it hydrates the skin but sets nicely so that makeup applies smoothly, but doesn't alter the longevity or react with your base products. All of their products are also colour coordinated so you know what's for what, or all the tubes don't get confusing amongst your draws. 

On a rushed trip to Mecca on my lunch break, I picked up the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, after seeing multiple bloggers and Youtubers rave about it. Can confirm: amazing product. I mean it's not like the pimples disappear instantly or completely, but if you've got one coming, or a monster that just won't let up, this lotion really helps. As I write this post I in fact have a drop sitting on a blind pimple on my temple. On the same shopping trip, I saw a nice little set by Origins, pictured below, which looked perfect for my Europe trip in July. Turns out I love the hydrating mask and clarifying mask so much I'll probably need to buy a full size of these. The Drink Up-Intensive Overnight mask is very very similar to the GlamGlow hydration mask, but not as expensive. Origin's have a variety of these sets online and instore, however you've probably got better luck instore, as I don't see this one online anymore.