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Graziadaily
15-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Graziadaily
I Swear By This Cult Cleanser, But Its Newest Summer Upgrade Is Even Better
As a beauty writer with access to just about every brand under the sun, my skincare shelf has its ride-or-die staples – and trust me, Elemis has earned its permanent spot (looking at you, Dynamic Resurfacing Pads). In fact, its cult Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm has been a staple in my curated nighttime schedule for years. But just when I thought I'd perfected my skincare routine, the range got the perfect summer-ready update. Enter: the Elemis Pro-Collagen Toning Mist. Packed with the same hydrating and soothing magic that the Elemis Pro-Collagen range is famed for, the new refreshing toning mist promises to be the ultimate summer skin fix. As someone who suffers from dehydrated skin, a plumping, collagen-boosting mist is exactly what I'm in the market for. So when the new Elemis mist landed on my desk, promising to instantly refine any texture and add tonnes of moisture, I was naturally intrigued. I've been testing it out for a week now, and trust me when I say, with just the first few spritzes, I was hooked. It delivers an instant hit of hydration, a subtle glow, and that fresh-out-the-facial feeling. An absolute godsend in the middle of this unbearable heatwave? It cools my skin and calms my mood. It's versatile enough to use morning, night, or whenever your skin needs a little extra boost. Perfect for prepping skin before your serum, setting make-up with a dewy finish, or simply reviving a tired complexion throughout the day, it's the kind of product that's always in my handbag. Having used it for a week, I've noticed that continued use gently refines texture thanks to subtle exfoliating ingredients, making it more than just a mist. It's truly just skincare with staying power. 1. Shop: Elemis Pro-Collagen Toning Mist Georgia Scott is a beauty and fashion product writer writing across brands such as heat, Closer, Grazia and Yours specialising in all things lifestyle and trending. Before starting at Bauer, Georgia completed her degree in Journalism at University and worked as a retail beauty advisor and make-up artist.
Refinery29
07-07-2025
- Health
- Refinery29
The Best Double Cleansing Routine For Every Skin Type, According To Experts
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Summer's combination of heat, humidity and heavier sun protection creates the perfect storm for clogged pores — which means your cleansing routine needs to work harder, too. Enter: double cleansing, the K-beauty face-washing technique that's become essential for everyone, but especially those dealing with daily buildup in the hot weather. Think of double cleansing as giving your skin a fresh start, twice over. The first cleanse, typically with an oil-based cleanser, helps break down sunscreen and makeup, while a second water-based product gently rinses all of that away, alongside excess oil and daily pollutants. But skincare can be overwhelming, so to help you figure out the perfect double cleansing routine, I've tapped dermatologists and beauty professionals to share their recommended product pairings for each skin type. Whether you're dry, oily, sensitive or somewhere in between, there's a combination here that will keep your skin feeling extra clean and refreshed but never stripped. Double cleansing for dry skin If your skin often feels tight and looks flaky — especially after washing your face — you're likely dealing with a dry skin type. Thoroughly cleansing your skin without compromising hydration or the integrity of the skin barrier is key. With that in mind, cleansing balms make a good first step in your face-washing routine, as they're effective at breaking down stubborn products without being harsh on the skin. Aesthetic Nurse Emma Wedgwood highly rates the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, £49, for dry skin. This beauty editor's favourite is effective at removing makeup, sunscreen and the oils that accumulate on your skin throughout the day. 'The balm has a rich, luxurious texture that transforms into a silky oil as you massage it in,' she says. 'It leaves my skin feeling soft, nourished and hydrated — never tight or stripped.' For the second step, Wedgwood recommends following up with the CeraVe Blemish Control Face Cleanser, £14.50, which works to cleanse deeper into the pores. This gel-to-foam contains 2% salicylic acid, an exfoliating ingredient that helps remove dead skin cells and clears out any buildup in your pores. 'Salicylic acid is fantastic for addressing concerns like acne, clogged pores or uneven texture,' she adds. 'It's gentle enough for regular use since it's formulated with ceramides and niacinamide, which help maintain and support your skin barrier.' If your skin is very dry, and you're not keen on foaming cleansers, consider a cream-based face wash instead. We love Skin + Me Cream Cleanser Sensitive Skin, £9, with moisturising glycerin and isoamyl cocoate. Double cleansing for oily skin Oily skin is pretty unmistakable: excess sebum leaves your face looking shiny, while enlarged pores and frequent breakouts are common concerns. If this sounds like you, a double cleansing routine can be especially beneficial, helping to remove makeup, sunscreen and excess sebum while keeping the skin balanced and preventing spots. For oily skin, consultant dermatologist Dr Derrick Phillips recommends lightweight micellar water over an oil or balm cleanser. '[Micellar water is] non-comedogenic, meaning it is less likely to clog the pores,' he says. As such, Dr Phillips suggests starting with Neutrogena Hydro Boost Triple Micellar Water, £8.20, which is infused with hyaluronic acid and three different micellar molecules to effortlessly remove makeup while keeping skin hydrated. Next, follow with a water-based gel or foaming cleanser, says Dr Phillips, to lift away all traces of oil. Look for ingredients like niacinamide, which helps regulate oil production and soothe inflammation, and salicylic acid, which exfoliates deep inside pores to dissolve buildup and prevent congestion. Ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid are also great, as they help retain moisture and prevent the skin from becoming dehydrated; this can encourage the skin to produce more oil to compensate. ' CeraVe's Foaming Facial Cleanser, £18.50, is an excellent choice,' Dr Phillips says. 'It contains niacinamide to calm the skin, ceramides to strengthen the natural skin barrier and hyaluronic acid to maintain hydration.' Double cleansing for combination skin Combination skin is exactly what it sounds like: oily in some areas (typically around the T-zone) and dry or 'normal' everywhere else. You might notice shine and occasional breakouts on your forehead, nose and chin, while your cheeks feel tight or appear flaky. 'Double cleansing for combination skin is all about balance,' says Emily West, aesthetic nurse practitioner at Creo Clinic. 'It's about finding products that effectively cleanse without disrupting the delicate balance between oily and dry areas.' West's go-to product is a cleanser that contains gently exfoliating enzymes, such as iS Clinical's Warming Honey Cleanser, £48. 'It leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed without over-drying or leaving behind an oily residue,' she adds. 'The natural honey and royal jelly extract provide gentle hydration to combat dryness, while papaya enzymes and antioxidants help to dissolve excess oil and dead skin cells.' As a second step, West chooses a gel or foam cleanser to balance oiliness without aggravating dryness. Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser, £38, is a great option for soothing and brightening the skin, thanks to kale and alfalfa plant, which are rich in antioxidants, as well as calming spinach extract. Double cleansing for sensitive skin Sensitive skin reacts quickly to new products or environmental changes, leading to frequent stinging, burning or redness. Double cleansing with products that are fragrance-free and specifically formulated for sensitive skin is important, says Dr Ellie Rashid, consultant dermatologist and pro medical director of Klira. Dr Rashid swears by the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser, £16.50. 'This is a fragrance-free and non-comedogenic product, minimising the risk of irritation,' she says, 'and the creamy texture gently dissolves makeup and sunscreen.' The formula also features glycerin, a humectant that attracts moisture to the skin. Niacinamide further soothes the skin barrier and reduces redness and sensitivity. CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, £12.50, is Dr Rashid's recommended second step. Ingredients include hyaluronic acid, which helps keep moisture under lock and key, while ceramides reinforce the skin barrier. She has another top tip: 'People with sensitive skin types should always cleanse with lukewarm water, since hot water can strip the skin of natural oils and dilate blood vessels, leading to inflammation and discomfort,' she adds. Post-cleanse, Dr Rashid says it's best to pat your skin dry with a soft towel and to avoid excessive scrubbing, which will only worsen sensitivity. Double cleansing for 'normal' skin So-called 'normal' skin is well-balanced, with an even texture and a strong barrier that rarely gets irritated. Dr Alexis Granite, consultant dermatologist and founder of Joonbyrd thinks that double cleansing is only necessary for those with normal skin if heavy makeup has been applied, especially foundation. 'In these cases, I typically recommend cleansing first with micellar water,' she says. 'These products are formulated with special surfactants designed to be gentle to the skin, but effective at removing makeup and dirt.' Bioderma's Sensibio H2O Micellar Water, £19.99, is her favourite. For your second cleanse, consider following with a foaming cleanser such as Natura Bissé's Oxygen Mousse, £52, featuring hydrating mushroom extract and a refreshing citrus scent. If you prefer a more gentle lather, The Inkey List's Hydrating Cream To Milk Cleanser, £13, contains 5% rice milk, to soothe and support the skin barrier.
North Wales Live
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Maya Jama's go-to skincare duo is now available for less than £3 with little-known stack
With Love Island gracing our televisions once more, our desire for a summer glow-up is real. With Maya Jama at the helm of the show once more, presenting it each day, beauty enthusiasts are again coveting the host's impeccable radiance, glowing blemish-free skin and stunning makeup. But her skincare routine isn't as unattainable as one may think, as she uses one of the beauty industry's more budget-friendly skincare brands, and it's up for grabs at a significant discount. The Love Island host spoke to Grazia recently and revealed she's a fan of CeraVe's moisturisers, saying: "I'm really into this [CeraVe] face cream which helps to strengthen my skin barrier." She added, speaking to The Sun in 2024: "When it comes to cream, I'm using CeraVe. Which is so basic and normal, but it has been doing wonders for my skin. I think sometimes simpler products help." Shoppers can get the CeraVe Best Sellers Duo on offer for £18.34 down from £24.48 online, helping shoppers save over £6. But that's not all. Thanks to a savvy deal with TopCashback, new members of the deal's website can claim £15.92 cashback if they're new to shopping at Superdrug, reducing the final price to a more comfortable £2.42. For existing Superdrug customers, the price falls to £2.88 after applying TopCashback's new member bonus, which is still pretty impressive. For new TopCashback customers who are also new to shopping at Superdrug, this means a saving of over £22 in total on the CeraVe Best Sellers Duo, reports the Mirror. Sign up here. For more beauty deals, lovers of Elemis can get the brand's ELEMIS Cleanse & Hydrate Duo worth £66 for £36 on sale at Lookfantastic. The set contains the brand's renowned Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm and Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. Meanwhile, Tatcha's Dewy Cleanse + Hydrate duo worth £44 is on sale for £23.20 at SpaceNK from £29. CeraVe has become a favourite among beauty aficionados and dermatologists alike, lauded for its straightforward and effective formulas packed with moisturising ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Maya has previously been spotted using one of the brand's standout products, its Hydrating Cleanser (included in the set), as part of her skincare routine. It just goes to show that achieving a Love Island host's complexion doesn't require splurging. The set also features the CeraVe Moisturising Cream - Dry to Very Dry Skin. The brand is a beloved option for many skincare aficionados like Maya, and CeraVe has garnered numerous positive reviews from customers who were pleasantly surprised by the product's quality given its affordable price. "I discovered this brand through a dermatologist on YouTube and then noticed many beauty experts recommending it as well", shared one customer. They added how the moisturiser impacted their skin, stating: "I was a bit worried it would be too thick or heavy for my skin as it's meant for dry skin and mine is combination. However, it applies well, absorbs quickly and I can feel my skin absorbing all the moisture, which indicates my skin was not dry but dehydrated." Someone else shared their love for the face wash, saying: "The facewash I use is very good and doesn't make my skin dry, and keeps my blemishes away. The 4 star is although the product is good their customer service is very slow at replying." Another said: "My skin feels hydrated and looks plump and fresh!" Another shopper liked the texture: "I ordered this product without high expectations as I was simply looking for an affordable option. But I was genuinely surprised. Not only does it cleanse my face effectively, but the creamy texture feels so nice on my skin and leaves it deeply hydrated. I wasn't expecting this much from a cleanser." Although the cleanser didn't get the seal of approval from everyone as one shopper said on the brand's website: "It's just okay. Not as soapy as I would like it to be. I don't feel my skin gets cleaned."
Daily Mirror
11-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Popular Elemis cleansing balm alternative is just as good and costs £22 less
Elemis' Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm has taken over 'Beauty-Tok,' but some fans have shared their dismay at the hefty price tag, but I tried a great alternative - and it's nearly half the price If you're a lover of makeup like me, and cannot help but romanticise the boring corporate sludge with a fun makeup look and 'siren-core' outfit - that's HR appropriate - then you'll know how important a quality daily cleanser can be. Especially with the rise of pollution, the dirt of public transport and harsh water, our skin seems to be fighting its hardest to remain a blemish and spot-free zone. So when the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm caused a viral wave through the beauty community, I had to see what the fuss was about. Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm - key benefits New to London, and religiously budget-friendly, my means of trying the £49 cleanser was to nab some in the bathroom I share with my sister. Totally illegal by our terms but I was tired of my skin breaking out. Promising to be the "ultimate cleansing experience," the award-winning product advertises itself as "three indulgent textures in one". Beginning as a solid similar to hard coconut oil, the balm then melts upon contact with your skin, working through the grime and makeup of the day. Satisfyingly, the cleanser morphs into a creamy facewash once water is added, resulting in a thorough cleanse that saves you several cotton pads and a quarter of your micellar water. Perfect for long-wear looks, I believed this miracle balm was my one-and-only saviour - but my bank account disagreed. Never the one to experiment with new products - which my Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation can testify too - the only option was to lie in secret wait for my sister to source a new cleanser to try. The results of her consumerism paid off when she bought home a new cleansing balm that was just as good and £22 cheaper. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you! Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm - key benefits Clinique is a well-known brand often seen in our mothers' cupboards, where we assume its products aren't for us. However, Clinique's loyal fanbase has begun to include Gen Z, who entered via the Black Honey lip balm gateway. Named the second-best cleansing balm, Clinique's Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm scored 94/100 by Good Housekeeping, the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm has been praised for it's identical results to the Elemis' viral hit, and it's surprisingly affordable. The balm is currently £26.95 thanks to a 21% off sale at LookFantastic. Usually £34, you can now bag the cleanser for £7 less. Alternatively, you can save £11 on the product by shopping at Allbeauty, who sells the cleanser for £22.95. So does Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Compared to the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, which costs £49 for 100g, the Clinique alternative is almost half the price for the same amount at £26.95, so you're saving £22. Having tried both, Clinique is just as gentle and able to break down layers of makeup with one wash. With an oily base, the cleanser is great at washing off stubborn mascara, activating with water into a slight cream-cleanser, and does not strip your skin of any moisture. Emily from Cardiff wrote on Clinique's website: "This balm is the best cleansing balm! I have highly sensitive skin and suffer from dermatitis at times and this product this never causes any flare ups or disturbances. "Despite other reviews saying its smells greasy it most certainly doesn't, it's just fragrance free which should always be seen as a bonus. It's more on the expensive side however will say lasts about 4/5 months if used every single day. 10/10". I personally prefer Clinique as a little goes a long way – having found more of the Elemis product was needed per wash.
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers rush to major discount chain selling Elemis skincare for just £11.99 instead of £60
Read on to find out which retailer is offering the products BEAUTY-FULL Shoppers rush to major discount chain selling Elemis skincare for just £11.99 instead of £60 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SKINCARE fans are flocking to a major discount chain to get their hands on Elemis skincare - for nearly £50 less than its normal price. The Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Gel and Elemis Superfood Purity Face Mask are among the products that shoppers can snag at Home Bargains. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Elemis is a popular global British skincare brand - even sold at Home Bargains 3 One shopper raced to share their find on Home Bargains 3 Home Bargains is selling some of Elemis' products at a discounted price Credit: ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK One shopper spotted the deal and took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook to share it with others. They posted a screenshot of the Elemis products available on Home Bargains' website, with the caption: "You can have delivery too". In response, one user wrote: "Poundland have the Elemis mask too for £5." Another similarly commented: "I think I have seen the mask advertised for £5 at Poundland. "Still a brilliant price at HB just in case anyone else is interested." Another user wrote: "Did this just get approved because there's no sign of it for me?" It comes as Home Bargains recently released a dupe of Elemis' Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm. It is less than £3 - £46 cheaper than the Elemis version. One shopper spotted the affordable dupe in her local store and shared it on social media. She said: "Elemis pro-collagen cleansing balm dupe at Home Bargains for only £2.99 "Not checked ingredients etc, just noticed this is almost identical to the Elemis product so thought some of you may be interested." 'Love these' shoppers cry as Primark launches new skincare range with £3.50 masks & SPF & it'll save you hundreds on the viral brand 5 things you didn't know about Home Bargains Home Bargains was founded by Tom Morris It's official name is TJ Morris Ltd but trades as Home Bargains The first store was opened in Liverpool in 1976 Around 30% of the stores range comprises clearance lines There are 575 stores nationwide Home Bargains, a British variety store and garden centre chain, is one of the UK's fastest growing discount retailers. It was founded in 1976 by Tom Morris in Liverpool. The retailer is cracking down on shoplifting by bringing in a major change to self-checkouts. Home Bargains is deploying AI cameras that will automatically spot items leaving the shop that haven't been scanned. If anyone leaves the store after using the self-checkout, without having scanned a product, the hi-tech cameras will flag to staff that something is being stolen. Home Bargains is collaborating with tech firm SAI, Storewide Active Intelligence and AI-business Everseen to install the software into its CCTV. SAI described the technology as converting regular security cameras into "specialised and capable in-store AI assistants." As of right now, there are only four Home Bargains branches with self-checkout services.
