Byphasse: my daily skin care routine on a budget!

So, in the media we constantly hear about these high end and high priced skin care products claiming to do amazing things. For the most parts the products do work but a lot of it is just clever branding. As a student who only works part time, skin care isn't really the first thing I would go out a splurge on. But it shouldn't really have to be, should it?

Ill be the first to say that skin care is so important for your face and body. A good skin care routine can leave us feeling amazingly fresh and good about yourselves. But does our skin care have to cost an arm and a leg? For me I just can't get enough of makeup, I enjoy putting it on myself more than the actual finished look sometimes. But I firmly believe your makeup is only as good as the foundation beneath it. Yes makeup does work its magic on those days were we have our breakouts and what not but for the most part for the prefect makeup application it starts with some well cared for skin. 

However, I don't believe you need to spend excessively to get good quality skin care. The following products, I have been using for over a year on a daily basis and have been impressed by them especially considering the price.

Just a little bit on my skin, so you compare the products to see if they would suit you:

If I had to put my skin into a category, id say it would be combination to normal skin. It nether overly dry or oil just a normal balance of both. I would be sensitive and don't like the idea of putting harsh or strongly perfumed products onto my skin. I would like any girl, have a break out during that girly time of the month around my chin/lower lip area. I wouldn't have problematic skin as such so for me the main goal is too keep my skin hydrated, soft and fresh.

A little tip: for you girls if you break out in your T-zone area it is just hormones, break outs of your cheeks are commonly associated with acne suffers or any reactions your skin may be having to a product. 

Byphasse is a brand I have only discovered in the last year. It is an exclusive french brand to McCabes pharmacy. It is a very large and affordable range of skin, nails and hair care products. Here is the items I have been using for the past year on a regular basis and I love:

Cleanser and Toner:

This matching cleansing milk and toner is huge, they are both 500ml and have lasted me over a year. The same two bottles I both a year ago still are going strong till this day but with only a drop left. The cleansing milk has vitamin E in it which I love for my skin as it has a reputation for repairing the skin. The cleanser really hydrates and soothes my skin it is good for removing my makeup too. The toner then takes away any excess cleanser or dirt left behind. It gives a really fresh feeling to the skin and makes it feel tighter but you can still feel the moisture of the cleansing milk. I cleanse and tone when taking my makeup off or after having a shower just put some minerals back into the skin 

Price : €3.99- cleanser

€3.95- toner 

Moisturizer:

I use there 24hr moisturizer after cleansing and toning. It is a day and night moisturizer. (For some this might be a big no no, but I have never used an actual specif night moisturizer I do have my eyes on a night moisturizer call 'seesee' which uses all natural sea minerals which I have heard alot about and plus its only €10.99 in McCabes pharmacy. I will try that soon and do a review on the brand for you guys) I don't think this moisturizer is thick/intense enough for some off regular night cream users but for me it works. It skins into the skin quick enough so doesn't leave much residue, but still leaves the skin feeling like you did moisturizer. Its prefect to use under your makeup to and actually gives a lovely finish to it! I can't say anything bad about this moisturizer, In my experience it gives the skin a beautiful glow and is one of the best moisturizers I have used.  

Price: €5.49

Face Wash:

This face washed can be used everyday, which I love because I know some washes I just for once a week and stuff. It so gentle on the skin I find. Most face washes irritate my eyes and sting, obviously try avoid from getting it into the eyes but its prefect and gentle to remove your eye makeup which is great! you only need apply the tiniest drop to damp skin and message in circular motions it will foam up and then rinse with warm water. This removes id say 95% of my makeup. It is an amazing eye makeup remover to even the toughest of eye products. The only fault I have with this product is it can leave my skin a tiny bit dry after I use it in the bath that may be due to the bath to i'm still undecided and its nothing the cleanser,toner and moisturizer wont fix!! 

Face Mask:

This is a clay face mask which is only supposed to be used once a week. I use this product in the bath when my pours are open. I leave it on for ten minutes and then wash it off. The feeling after you wash it of is amazing it makes the skin feel beautifully soft.

Face Exfoliater:

 so I have only recently bought this product and haven't yet used it! I'd just thought I would let you all know that there is a exfoliater available in there range, and as soon as I have tested it I will update this post and review it for you.