New In Skincare ft. The Ordinary

Tuesday, May 16, 2017
If you've been reading my blog for any length of time then you'll know that I'm a bit obsessed with skincare and serums! Before starting my blog, I had absolutely no idea about serums or the sheer amount of skincare brands out there to try *thank you blogging for drawing me into the world of skincare...not so much for the massive amount of skincare I have*.

This post is all about the three skincare, well, two skincare products and one primer, I have been loving recently from Dr Botanicals which is a lovely natural brand and The Ordinary which looks very medical and scientific but both are amazing and are well worth checking out!

*Dr Botanicals Cocoa Noir Time Reverse Facial Serum (RRP £91, SALE £19.99, 30ml)
You may know that I'm a Dr Botanicals brand ambassador so I not only get to try out lots of amazing products but I also get to bring you a HUGE discount code for the product of the month using the code: HEATHER1.

The serum is not tested on animals, it's suitable for vegans and contains lovely ingredients such as geranium flower oil, seabuckthorn fruit oil and neroli oil. I love the packaging as I love everything from Dr Botanicals!

This serum is one of the most heavenly scented serums I've used, to me it smells like vanilla and rich earthy dark chocolate, I love it! Not only does it smell divine but the texture is so silky and it absorbs so quickly while leaving my skin so moisturised, smooth and nourished. This serum would be amazing during the colder months and for dry skin types (it doesn't irritate my sensitive skin so I'd pre-cautiously recommend it for sensitive skin types) as it's so rich.
Next up is a brand that everyone and their mum has been talking about, The Ordinary. Their skincare is so inexpensive, I bought two products via Asos a couple of months ago and I've been loving both as they're so effective but gentle and non-irritating which is perfect for my sensitive skin!

The Ordinary High Spreadability Fluid Primer (£5.50)
I have been loving this primer, it has made some foundations that previously looked cakey on my skin look so much better and smoother. The primer feels like it's just pure silicones as it's so smoothing and it has that slippy consistency that silicone primers have. I love the look of the packaging but annoyingly the lid doesn't screw on properly anymore so I can't put it away in my currently using makeup drawer; I'd still recommend it though!

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (£6)
If you have dry skin as I do then hyaluronic acid is your best friend as it very deeply moisturises the skin and helps to make my skin look and feel moisturised, smooth and more comfortable. I adore this serum and I can't believe how cheap it is as the previous one I was using was priced at around £35! If you want this product but don't know how to use it, here's what I do: I use this product after I cleanse on dry skin as a serum then I apply my usual moisturiser - I use it twice a day. If you have dry skin then you need both of these now! *waiting for you to go and buy them*

Have you tried any of these products? What skincare are you loving? 

27 comments

  1. I love The Ordinary! Does the Dr Botanicals contain fragrance to smell like that ?!x

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  2. I'm desperate to try The Ordinary! Need to go buy! X

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  3. I love that Dr Botanicals serum too! I need to try some products from The Ordinary xx

    Beautylymin| LuxurySkincareGiveaway

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  4. I love that facial Serum from dr botanicals too. I love how it smells as well. I'm yet to try anything from the ordinary though. Hopefully soon x

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  5. The ordinary is so good, love the hualuronic acid x

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  6. I've been seeing this brand pop up everywhere!! Hope they make their way to South Africa

    Candice | Beauty Candy Loves

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  7. Ive tried both the Ordinary company primer and serum and love them both! Still can't get over the price! The dr botanicals serum sounds so lovely too!
    Chantelle x
    The Girl In The Tartan Scarf

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  8. I just purchased the ordinary serum with Lactic Acid and I'm loving it so far, they're so affordable aren't they?
    Olivia / Olivia Roses

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  9. I really want to try the brand ordinary everyone raves about it and the new foundation they have out as well!

    Kasie xx

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  10. Loved your picks! Away to treat myself to the hyaluronic acid now. Their rosehip oil is amazing too.

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  11. I really want to try that Dr Botanicals one! My skin is so dry on my cheeks then oily in my t zone. It sounds perfect. I have only tried their rose facial oil which I loved.

    www.EmmysBeautyCave.com

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  12. The Ordinary is quite unbeatable at the moment! It's a brilliant brand!

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  13. I need to try out Dr Botanicals next - I'm due a little treat to myself ha! x

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  14. I've picked up a few bits from the Ordinary recently and can't wait to try them some more. I used to love a much more expensive hyaluronic acid so I can't wait to see if this one matches up.

    Kristy | www.thevioletblonde.com

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  15. These look great! I still need to try stuff from The Ordinary!

    Georgia x
    www.georgiahathaway.co.uk

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  16. For me as a brand The Ordinary can do no wrong, I just love it x

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  17. I love Dr Botanicals skincare, and I really want to try the Ordinary! It looks so so good!

    Erin || MakeErinOver

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  18. I have got to try The Ordinary - everyone is raving about it!

    Cass | CassandraMyee

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  19. I still need to try the Ordinary moisturiser I won in your giveaway! I'm waiting until I finish my current one x

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  20. I must try The Ordinary products. I didn't realise how affordable they are! That fluid primer sounds so good xx

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  21. I have a few of their products and they're so good. I am so excited for their foundations when they fully stock them online

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  22. I think the Ordinary products are next on my skincare wishlist! I've heard good things about the primer so I think I'll give that and a serum a go xx

    Cally | xcallyloves.blogspot.co.uk

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  23. I've been loving The Ordinary - just like everyone else on the internet! I haven't tried their specific hyaluronic acid serum but I really like how so many of their other serums contain it. It's such a valuable ingredient!

    Morgan | Hyacinth Girl

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  24. I really want to try The Ordinary, I've heard some amazing things about them! x

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  25. The Ordinary is fab isn't it? I love the primer

    Gemma x | flutterandsparkle.com

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  26. I love The Ordinary skincare xxx

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  27. I've been trying products from The Ordinary recently and I love what I've tried so far.

    Sophie x | Essential Twenty

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