Spot Budget Busters. Neutrogina and Lush. Again.

It's no lie, that when it comes to a blog post on skincare, I will be the person blogging it, reading it, memorising it. That, and Caroline Hirons of course. DUH. It is the thing that got me hooked on beauty and everything that surrounds the industry, both positive and negative. Naivety is certainly not my middle name and when it comes to media, a pinch of salt is most certainly needed.

That said, I still hunt for that winning product. Even better, that winning product on a budget. Todays budget buy, spot treatments. And kids, I can tell you one that is free, available to all (in most cases), and if you get off your ass, you can have this product, this very second.

WATER.

I know, I know. But they don't lie about this one. Tried and tested. I can even notice a difference when I haven't been toting up the glasses in a week. So get it down you, force yourself too. You will notice a dramatic difference, not just in skin, mind, and body too !

The next one, that is free.

SLEEP.

Yeah, they don't lie about this one either. Sleep is golden. Lack of it causes; energy loss, making you reach for sugar instead of water. Makes you grouchy, causing arguments, makes you stress, increasing hormone levels and we all know what happens when equilibrium is messed with. Everything gets messed with. Not to mention, all that repair shit that goes on when your catching them Z's. So go catch them.

Now we have upped the water, upped the sleep, whats next ? Products. After committing, painfully, to the Ultrabland Challenge, I have noticed that reducing your skincare can work wonders. Too much can overwhelm your skin, so start with the basics. A good cleanser AND a double cleanse. I mean, take of your makeup, then WASH your face. The most simple thing, but again works a treat. Then if you need extra moisture do. If you fancy a tone, do. Reducing your skincare to what really works, and what you really need, will save your skin and your well earned pennies.

Okay, now onto the more satisfying things, retail therapy. So we have done all the good things we are supposed to do, we still want to buy something and a bargain buy too. When it comes to spot treatments, I am pretty sure I have tried most things on the market. Alpha H liquid Gold being my most expensive one to date. The trusted Origins Super Spot Remover. Freederm, you know the brands. Now I have a dupe for Origins SSR that will blow your socks off, okay, the ingredients aren't going to be word for word, but on getting the job done, it gets it done. Neutrogina Visibly Clear Rapid Spot Treatment. Full of salicylic acid, you know that stuff that helps spots. This will help reduce the little blighters and priced only at £4.99. Not bad huh ? My one and only tip, is use sparingly. This stuff is strong and can cause skin to dry out.

On the more gentler front, one that I use for little pimples and one that I currently have smothered on my face. You guessed it, it's another Lush product ! Grease Lightening, a couple of pounds more at £6.25. But for all of you product conscious beauties this will satisfy all those needs and more. Rosemary, Thyme and Tea Tree a lethal anti-bac and antiseptic trio. Witch Hazel and Grape Juice, the astringent and anti - flam duo. And finally Aloe Gel to soothe, because if its a biggun, that thing will bust through the skin causing all kinds of nasty and crusty bits. We don't like them crusty bits.

Crusty bits dealt with, let me know if you have tried these spot budget busters.

Ta Ta For Now !

Jess, Just Another Blogger, JAB <3