Pixi Glow Mud Cleanser

Hi everyone! I didn't actually plan on getting this post up today but I had a little bit of time left over after revision (last exam on Tuesday, actually getting giddy to finish it but I've also been hit by full on exam stress!) so I thought I'd just put it up today while I have a bit of time. It actually makes me so sad how little I've been posting recently but after Tuesday I'm finally free and I can start posting as much as I want again. I really really love Pixi, all the products I have tried of theirs I've really enjoyed using and they've made a difference to my skin. I have the Glow Tonic and loved that, I was after the Glow Mud Cleanser for a while but it was out of stock a lot on Cult Beauty, so when I saw it in Marks & Spencers I picked it up to try. 

I've never actually tried a cleanser that is a bit thicker in consistency like this one, but I feel like that is one of the reasons why I actually like it so much. It's described to be a 'brightening and cleansing mud' that 'works to melt the "glue" that binds dulling dead skin cells and debris to skin's surface, revealing the healthy new cells underneath'. Anything that claims to brighten skin I go for because I have such problematic dull tired skin that I will always gravitate more to products that claim to get rid of dead skin and brighten the face. 

The consistency definitely isn't like anything I've tried before, it's like a mud when you squeeze it out the tube but once applied to the face I feel like it's more of a gel, and it feels really hydrating, something which I didn't expect from a mud product. I like to use this when I get out the bath and after I've used my Clarisonic. It actually says on the website that you might experience a tingling sensation when you try it, and I can fully say that you definitely do feel this, it was really strange when I first tried it, it's not too full on or uncomfortable though just feels a bit tingly that't all. I quite like this though it makes me feel like it's actually working and doing something! You're supposed to apply it and massage it into the skin for 30 seconds then remove it, I absolutely love this right now, I feel like my skin feels so much more refreshed after using it. When it comes to actually adding radiance I haven't noticed a massive difference yet, my skin definitely feels a lot fresher but I feel like I haven't been using it long enough to see a big difference appearance wise but I do really feel like it's working.

At £18 it definitely isn't cheap, but I really do like it and feel like it is making a difference, I pair it with the Glow Tonic and I really hope that my skin does start to look a lot less dull soon, but it definitely does feel a lot fresher. I absolutely love Pixi, I really want to try more of their products but it's definitely not cheap which is what puts me off though. I've tried a few things though and if you are thinking about buying something from them and trying it out I'd definitely recommend this along with the Glow Tonic, they're a must! Let me know in the comments if you've tried any Pixi products and what you think!

Pixi Glow Tonic

Hi everyone! I am the first to admit that I am totally lazy when it comes to skin care and I definitely do neglect my skin which is really bad, the problem for me is time. I work till 10 o'clock at night most days and then I have to be up at 6am for uni again the next day so when I get home I need to jump into bed straight away so I only take my make up off and that's it. As a result I have skin that I am fairly unhappy with. There are a few things that I feel aren't totally my fault for example I have red pigmentation around my cheeks but I think I could do a lot more to help my dry skin which to be honest I find very dull. So when I heard about the Pixi Glow Tonic from absolutely loads of bloggers who raved about it I really wanted to try it, especially because it sounded so quick and easy and something I could add into the new skincare routine I wanted to have. By the way these pictures were taken back when the bottle was new, I have been using it for around 2 weeks now.

It is an exfoliating toner infused with glycolic acid and aloe vera, whilst this doesn't mean much to me it also states that it can quickly and gently counteract dullness to leave your skin luminous. This is something that definitely appeals to me as I don't really understand the science talk! For me all I really want is soft luminous skin, I'm fed up of my skin looking so tired!

It is very simple to use as part of a skin care routine, you can use it AM and PM as it states on the bottle but I prefer to use it just on a night, you apply it with a cotton pad and sweep it over your face. I was skeptical at first because me and skin care products don't get on, I'm really impatient when I don't see a difference quickly and I give up straight away but this hasn't been the case at all with this product! I knew I wasn't going to wake up with perfect skin over night because my skin is so dull but the improvements I have seen over just two weeks are so reassuring! The biggest thing I noticed was that my red pigmentation has calmed down a lot and I'm really hoping that by continuing to use it this will even out more and more. Also I had a few spots the week that I started using this that wouldn't budge but it helped clear them up so quickly! I do find that since my skin is already dry it doesn't do anything moisturising wise but if I use this alongside a moisturiser my skin feels much fresher and softer. 

Although it does state it removes dead skin cells I have very flaky skin on my nose which I have still had to use a scrub on (I haven't had to use it on the rest of my face though, just my nose) as this doesn't tackle that problem however it is bad so I didn't really expect it to. At £18 a bottle it isn't cheap but it will last a very long time and it really is amazing! I bought mine from Cult Beauty and I really want to try the Glow Mud Cleanser to use alongside this. I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking to improve their skins luminosity and make it look less tired, it really has made a difference. I feel like I do look more glowy and that is only after 2 weeks so hopefully it will keep working. However the biggest plus for me is that it has helped with my red pigmentation on my cheeks, something which has made me so self concious in the past. Let me know in the comments if you've tried this or anything else by Pixi!