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Guess who finally has a skincare routine and is sticking to it? Meeee!I’ve been trying to get a hang of this skincare thing for a while now especially because of my oily facial skin and large facial pores but I kept being inconsistent at it because I wasn’t seeing any visible results until I recently when I stumbled on a skincare tip on twitter that has turned my life around and you guessed right, this post is where I share the amazing skincare tip for minimizing pores that actually works!!!!
Months ago, I used to exfoliate my face first before cleansing but that is so WRONG!!!! I’ve been using the Queen Helene oatmeal and honey scrub for a while now and everyone kept telling me how great a product it is but I wasn’t seeing any difference in my skin and that was simply because I wasn’t using it the right way. The correct order to follow while going about your skincare routine is to CLEANSE FIRST then EXFOLIATE AFTERWARDS. Just two days after I started doing this I noticed a huge decrease in the size of my facial pores and it’s been almost two weeks now and my face is so smooth, soft with barely visible facial pores.
To cleanse my face, I use the Clean & Clear Morning Energy Cleanser, I wouldn’t say this has helped in anyway to reduce the oiliness of my facial skin but my face is definitely clearer and I absolutely love how it feels on my skin. I also read that gel cleansers are perfect for oily skin and this is a gel cleanser.
Cost : 1,500naira (price might vary depending on the store)
To exfoliate, I’ve been using the Queen Helene oatmeal & honey natural scrub and it’s a no going back for me. I’m definitely going to restock this once this tube is finished and even get other products from this brand. Feels easy on the skin but still gets its exfoliating job done as I’ve noticed the blemish on my cheekbone (my faux contour) have brightened up so much it’s barely noticeable anymore.
Cost : 1,800naira (Price might vary depending on the store).
I recently just got a bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar from the mall to tone with, I haven’t started using this yet because I’m still reading on it (READING ON EVERYTHING IS MAJOR KEY).
Cost : 1,000naira (Price might vary depending on the store).
To moisturize I use both shea butter or coconut oil depending on my mood and I other days I just use my regular body moisturizer.
IMPORTANT TIP : Never apply your skincare products directly on dry skin, be sure to always wet skin first!!
I love how inexpensive these products are and how I can see visible results now, I’ve learnt that it’s not really about using the most popular or expensive products but using what you have effectively. Who would have thought that the solution to my almost life long large facial pores problem was just a matter of re-ordering the steps in which I use the products I already own. I hope you find this post helpful and get good results like me too, do enjoy the rest of your week!!!
Disclaimer : This is not a sponsored post, all the words in this post are entirely mine and my opinion about these products. The way these products worked for me might not be how they work for you but this is definitely worth giving a trial.
What steps are in your skincare routine? What are your favorite skincare products? Do share with me by leaving a comment below and I’d love to know if this post was any helpful too, thanks!
I use rodan and fields redefine regimen and exfoliate 3x a week w the microdermabradion paste. Love it! Would love to send you products in exchange for an unbiased review 🙂
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Send me an email let’s see how it goes
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I love that Oatmeal and honey scrub so much ❤ Plus it smells amazing, kinda like Toblerone chocolate hahah Beauty On A Budget
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Girl you knowwwwwwww
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I’m trying to be more of a lady and skincare is an important part of it. Not so good at being consistent with a skincare routine but i’d be trying this. After all if i can’t be steady with daily makeup, I might as well find my natural glow. Thank you Ifeoma
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Finding that natural glow is key!!!!
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Queen Helen oatmeal scrub is amazing, my mom introduced me to it, and am loving it. My face is smoother but I wish I could get rid of my acne spots… any recommendations?
For the ACV, I think the one with mother is better on the skin, because it’s raw and you will still have to dilute it with water in the ratio 3:1 (water -3). But if this works for you, please update.
Interesting post dear!
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For acne spots I think if you leave it and just go about your normal skin care routine it will fade away. Yet to get consistent with the acv but I will sure do an updated post when I do
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I can swear by the clean and clear face cleanser. It does its job and the best part is that it is affordable.
I use an apricot scrub But I think I will try out the queen Helene scrub.
Thanks Ifeoma and please check out my blog.
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Glad I’ve got a witness in the house!!
Will definitely check out your blog Gift.
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I like that you mentioned the fact that how the products works on one person may not be how they work on another. But for the price these products sells for, they are worth giving a try.
I don’t have a skin care routine I stick with. All I do is wash my face with water and Extract Papaya and Calamansi soap and occasionally moisturise with my body cream and my face looks spotless. Great post dear, keep it up!!
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You’re so lucky you have good skin dear. This would have been me if not for my large facial pores but glad it’s reducing now.
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Hi ifeoma, you totally still use Acv on your hair .
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I don’t get your comment Labake dear
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Ayyyy, post came right on time, the pores just below my eye bags are annoying, I’ll try and get these and see how it works, please update when you start using acv, used it a while back but I was inconsistent.
Love reading your blog as usual.
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Just cleanse and then moisturize daily and I bet you’d see visible results.
Thank you for the kind words Ogenna.
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Thanks for this post…my skin too is oily and I have pimples like Lil rash..just started using Eden facial scrub n coconut oil…pls I need more tips to add to my skin care routine.
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Hey Phebe, less is more!!
Just be sure to use what you effectively, follow the directions to the teeth so the products can work for you. I’d definitely share more tips I learn
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I’ll definitely give this a try , I need to work on my fave. Thanks for sharing dear
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You’re welcome Ife.
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Great post! Also, i absolutely love the pictures you have taken and i love the clean & clear face wash, i’ve been using it for ages now!
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Thank you darling, I only just got it a month ago after the one I was using finished
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I recently got acv but it’s the parade brand kind, I didn’t know I was doing it wrong with my skin care routine 😩, when you use acv eventually tell us what you think about it xxx.
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I’d be sure to share that too babe.
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Same thing I thought when I started using the Queen Helene scrub but I was consistent and probably doing it wrong. Would resurrect it. I am at that stage where I want to take this skincare thing seriously but don’t want to spend so much on it. So thank God for this post. Wehdone Ifeoma
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The scrub is good!! I heard their mint julep masque is amazing, that’s on my to buy list. Thanks for stopping by dearie
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I have large facial pores and pimples too,I have tried some products yet I see little or no results. I’ll give the cleanser a try. Nice post Ifeoma.
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Do give it a trial and my email is there incase you need more directions on how to use it.
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Yes the face wash is super amazing, I’m currently using the tangerine extract. ACV works well but I heard Bragg’s ACV is the one that is good for skin and I’m going to try the face scrub. Thanks for the post dear
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I read that anyone is really okay, I got this one because it’s acidity has been reduced as my skin is kinda sensitive.
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Definitely going to give this face scrub a try. I’ve always like that brand.
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You absolutely should!!!!
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ACV is really good! I used it for my hair once or twice but I’m yet to try it out on my skin. I’ll give this a try one day! Lovely post as always 💕
Pearl || https://thepearlylife.wordpress.com
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Wish I could use it on my hair but I just got a haircut lol. Thanks for stopping by darling
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This is so helpful! I’ve heard the Clean & Clear Morning Energy CLeanser is supposed to be really good, I might have to add it my skincare routine.
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Girl you better!!!
Thanks for leaving a comment Olivia.
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