Skincare Wishlist: July

I haven't done one of these in months. However, since breaking up from university just over a month ago, I have been doing on average 30 hour weeks at my normally part-time job, so when I get paid on Friday I'll feel super-rich! This post should be titled 'What Catt intends to spend her money on', instead of 'Skincare Wishlist'! But then again, the former isn't quite so catchy!
So here is a list of products that after some research, I would very much like to purchase...


L-RLiquid Gold with Glycolic Acid, Alpha H £31 and Liquid Gold Smoothing and Perfecting Mask, Alpha H £46.

This month I'm hoping to get my acne cleared up completely, but I know that this is going to leave some redness, uneven texture, enlarged pores and possibly even scars. In the meantime, I still have to deal with the pesky spots and pimples, and am trying to find products which will help!
I have heard so much about this brand in regards to their dedication to acne-prone skins and the after-effects of acne, and these products in particular really excite me, since the first tackles enlarged pores (tick), and produces a more clearer and a more even skintone, whilst the latter exfoliates, freshens, clarifies, brightens the skin. All wonderful, and I have seen some before and after photographs on a particular blog which definitely shows improvement in skin texture after using a whole array of Alpha-H products. Her skin looks so radiant and glowing. And for that and all the reasons listed, these products must be mine soon!





Masque Crème aux Résines Tropicales, Sisley £60 (from John Lewis, with a 10% off offer).

I have been itching to try Sisley's skincare range, ever since I posted a post similar to this one with the Sisley 'All Day, All Year' face cream. I still haven't bought this product due to it's extortionate price (a poor university student can't really justify £199, sorry). The price of this product is quite high as well, it is only £60, but it's only a 60ml tube. But that doesn't stop every part of my body yearning to get my hands on it!
This facial mask aims to mattify the skin, eliminate excess sebum, minimise the untimely appearance of blemishes and blackheads and tighten skin pores. These are all my problems areas, so that is why this mask is so appealing!
It contains all sorts of fancy ingredients, including: tropical resins (to help balance and purify), plantain (which purifies and softens), zinc (which also purifies and regulates sebum production), and rosemary (which tones and stimulates the skin).
What I like about this mask is that you can use it as a regular mask (put on face, wash off face), but you can also leave it on overnight!
WANTSIE!

Blemish and Age Defense Serum, SkinCeuticals £75.

I hear so many fantastic things about SkinCeuticals all the time, and it's a wonder why I haven't bought anything from them yet! I need to get my backside into gear.
I pulled the following quote from the SkinCeuticals website, since it makes it easier for you to understand why I need this in my life!

'Clinical studies on products from the Blemish + Age range showed significant improvements in inflammatory and non-inflammatory blemishes, fine lines, and uneven skin tone, while displaying exceptional tolerance and lack of side effects. Blemish + Age Defense is a highly tolerable, efficient treatment for aging, blemish-prone skin.'
Need I say more?! Considering I am a blemish-prone person and am super freaked out about ageing whilst sometimes suffering from intolerant skin, I think I definitely need this in my beauty routine!

betaCleanse, Medik8 £22.

I know well of the Medik8, since I have been eyeing up their Dermaroller ever since I posted about it earlier this year (it's still on my wishlist).
I know their a brand that focus on scientific research (much like SkinCeuticals) regarding dermatological treatments, and I have a great deal of respect for something that's founded on research and clinical trials etc.
And since I am struggling with acne, I have been eyeing up this beauty. Containing powerful and well known anti-acne ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide and tea-tree, I am expecting great things from this product! Also, the product is paraben-free, SLS-free, and perfume-free.

Skincare wishlist: December

Well, I fancy all of these, and I'm sure they'll not only do me good, but do my skin some good too.
Hoping Santa is reading this, because I'd love to find these in my stocking on Christmas Day!

Blue Orchid face treatment oil, Clarins £33.

Everyone needs a good facial oil, especially at this time of year.
I have tried oils before, but at the cheaper price range, and found a lot of them do leave your skin very oily and greasy looking.
Also, for something that looks so luxe, it's price is lovely. Something I will definitely be purchasing before the summer comes back around!

All Day All Year, Sisley £199

I first came across this when reading one of Elle.com's articles about what products beautiful models used.
Obviously, to be beautiful you have to have it. I jest, and the price is a bit steep, just over my monthly wages! However, when I'm earning lots of dolla this will definitely be on my 'to buy' list.

XL SPF 50+ Extreme Tinted Fluid, La Roche Posay Anthelios £16.50

Nobody should be without a brilliant sunscreen. NOBODY.
I love La Roche Posay, totally value for money and the company seems to really know and care about skin.
They sell this in Boots, so I might have to get this as soon as possible. I can't settle for SPF 30 anymore!
Also, it's tinted which is great because I tend to suffer a bit of redness due to overuse of acne meds!
I don't think I'll wait for Santa to get me one, I might get it this week!

Nutrix Royal, Lancome £36.75

I have a feeling my skin would love this, and because the weather is getting really horrid and cold, I am needing a lovely, thick, moisturising cream to protect my poor skin from the elements.
Price is very good too, I would happily shell that amount of money for something so deeply hydrating.

Ultra Light Daily Moisturiser SPF 50, Kiehls £26

I definitely need this in my life, I just can't resist a SPF 50 face cream! They attract me like magpies to silver!
What also attracts me is that it's described as 'ultra light', which would probably lend itself to be layered with a richer moisturiser over the top (like the Lancome one above).
Price is fantastic, and I have to get this. No maybes. I have to.


So that is my skincare wishlist at the moment!
What's on yours?