I was recently sent a few super luxe goodies from a couple of brand from the Estee Lauder Companies (think Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Aveda) and they have been an absolute god-send for my poor dry skin!!

Let’s start with make-up removal. Cleansing with the Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm*, using a cleansing balm (or oil) to remove your make-up at the end of the day in winter is a great first step at adding an extra boost of hydration. The oils in the balm help to break down all the grime and make-up from the day (even waterproof mascara!), and also helps to moisturise the skin. I had read so many amazing reviews on this product over the years and can now say for myself how great it is! I even have my mother-in-law hooked!

For daytime hydration, I’ve been loving the newest release from Clinique’s Moisture Surge range, the 72hr Auto Replenishing Hydrator*. It’s a light gel-cream that sinks in quickly absorbs into the skin. It has a unique technology that helps the skin create its own internal water source to help continually hydrate the skin. It will be perfect for my upcoming overseas holiday! 24hrs on a plane really sucks the moisture out of your skin!!

For night-time hydration, I have been using the Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream*. It is a super-rich and thick face cream and for my combination (oily & dry) skin, its better suited for night-time application. I wake up with nice and pump skin, ready to start the day.

Having bright and naturally glowy skin is one of my skincare goals and a great way to achieve this is by using products that contain Vitamin C. Enter Clinique's Fresh Pressed™ Daily Booster*, this is totally different to any other vitamin c product I have used, because you activate it yourself. It comes in a cute little dispenser, where you mixed and activate the vitamin c powder with the soothing emulsion. Vitamin C can be highly unstable and looses its effectiveness when exposed to oxygen. Each tube contains a week's worth of serum (using 2 drop morning & night) or 2 weeks if only using mornings. 

And to add a final bit of colour and glow to my face, I've been using the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Rose. It has a beautiful mix of pinks and creates a beautiful rosey glow. It can be used on its own as a blush/highlighter combo or as a highlighter.

Overall I have been loving these new products in my winter routine and keeping my skin as hydrated as possible!! What are you favourite super hydrating products??