Liz Earle, the natural and cruelty-free skin-care brand, recently introduced the Liz Earle Selfcare Sunday skin-care series with facialist and brand ambassador Sarah Carr. Each week, there is a focus on a different step in your skin-care routine, with Carr sharing her top tips and explaining how to make the most of your routine at home. The first episode of the series focused on the classic "cleanse, tone, moisturise" routine that is a great way to jump-start a skin-care regimen if you don't have one yet.
Best for: Skin-care beginners or those who have dull, dehydrated, and congested skin.
Tools: Carr recommends all Liz Earle products including the Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser (£17), the Instant Skin Boost Tonic (£16), the new Botanical Drops (£26), and the Skin Repair Moisturiser (£23). But you probably have most of the products you need at home, and if you don't, they're easy to nab at the pharmacy or supermarket on your next supply run. You'll need an oil or balm cleanser, an alcohol-free toner, a water-based hydrating serum (make sure it's oil-free), and a gel-based face cream (also oil-free if possible). You'll also need a muslin cloth or flannel.
Steps:
- Apply the oil or balm cleanser to dry hands. Hold your hands over your face (which is still dry at this point), and take deep breaths in. Then use medium pressure to massage into your skin. Wipe away the cleanser with a damp muslin cloth; folding the cloth into a little mitt helps with faster removal.
- When the cleanser has been removed, go over dry and congested areas again with the muslin cloth to remove dead skin.
- Reach for your toner, and apply a few drops onto a reusable cotton pad. Sweep over your face for an instant hit of hydration.
- Apply two to three drops of your serum, and massage over your face.
- Finish off with your gel-based moisturiser.