Top 5 Under £5 Skincare

When it comes to skincare I always believe paying a little bit extra is worth it. However saying that doesn't mean that you can't find good skincare products on the high street. Today I've put together my Top 5 Under £5 Skincare Products. Some of these are holy grail products and some are not only a great product but brilliant value for money as well.

My first pick is a product I've been using for nearly a decade now. I know that you're supposed to change things up every now and again but the results from this product are still the same as the first time I used it. It's the Clean And Clear Deep Cleansing Lotion for senstive skin. Essentially this is a cleanser that you can use morning or evening to clean away any grime or dirt. It contains Salcylic Acid which helps to fight the bacteria that causes blemishes and breakouts. I love this because it's easy to use and afterwards my skin feels refreshed and ready for the rest of my routine.

My next under £5 pick is the Johnson's Daily Essentials Gentle Exfoliating Wash. I was going to pick my Olay Exfoliating Face Wash but it was over £5. However the Johnson's wash does exactly the same as the Olay one. Containing micro beads that help buff away any dead skin, this wash is gentle enough on skin to use every day without irritating the skin. Afterwards skin feels refreshed and soft, leaving it a perfect canvas for the rest of your routine as well as make up.

This next product is one of my holy grail purchases. It's the Vitamin E Refreshing Toning Mist, I know I would have scoffed at the idea of a toning mist at the beginning of the year but this one actually works. Containing a mixture of Vitamin E, Aloe Vera, Horse Chestnut and a Multivitamin Complex, this mist doesn't just refresh your skin, it hydrates and soothes as well. A few sprays is all you need to give your skin a wake me up, something I find especially helpful in the morning. It dries fairly quickly on the skin and leaves it feeling soft, smooth and hydrated. This is also perfect for hot weather as it's very cooling on the skin and easy to spritz in a rush.

This next pick is one that some of you may think it unnecessary but to me I find it a saviour. If you're someone who's concerned with the texture of their skin then this is right up your street. The Clearly Youthful Retexturising Glycolic Peel Off Mask does exactly what it says on the tube. A thin layer is all that is needed to cover the whole face and after ten mintues all tackiness should be gone. It should start to peel around areas such as the nose and the chin which helps start the peel off process. Once you've removed the mask completely I can promise you, your skin will feel completely different. Any and all texture should be gone and skin should feel smoother than beforehand. I'd advise smothering yourself in serum and moisturiser to help keep skins hydration levels up.

My last pick is a product that I do believe should cost a lot more than it does. The Garnier Moisture Restore + Night Cream is a skin saviour for me every evening. A gel like formula, this cream is ultra cooling and hydrating on the skin. A little goes a long way and after it's applied, skin feels softer and more hydrated. I like to apply a layer of this after I've taken my make up off as it sinks into the skin quickly and gives my skin an instant perk up. I've also found that this can be used in the morning as well to give a quick boost of hydration before I apply my daily moisturiser. With the results this give, I think that it should definitely have a higher price tag than it's normal £3.99 price tag now.

Have any of you tried any of these products? Are any of them your holy grail products? Or do you have any recommendations for me? As always let me know in the comments.

September Favourites

It's Monthly Favourites Time! This month I had a hard time choosing my favourites as I spent half my month make up free with a cold and when I was wearing make up I was wearing the same thing pretty much every day. However I have managed to choose five products that I've enjoyed this month for you guys.

Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick in Divine Wine 
My first favourite this month is a new purchase. I've seen this over on American Beauty Channels for ages and now Maybelline have finally released their matte lipsticks here in the UK. The shade that instantly caught my eye was Divine Wine, a deep burgundy, brown toned red. I love this lipstick so much, it's hard to put into words. Creamy, non drying, long wearing and opaque in one swipe this is what I expect from every matte lipstick. I've worn this so much already this month and know that I'm going to get a lot more wear out of it in the coming months.

Loreal Pure Reds Collection in Blake's Red
My second favourite is a rediscovery this month. Long before I got my hands on MAC's Russian Red this was my go to blue toned red lipstick. Long lasting, non drying and a stunning colour I wore this constantly but then Russian Red came into my life and I just forgot about this. But this month it's made a reappearence in my most worn lipsticks. I love pairing this with my Primark red lip liner to give a mixture of a cherry red and a blue toned red. It's still long wearing, non drying and outstanding as a colour and I can see myself wearing this a lot more in the festive season.

Tanya Burr's Nail Polishes in Duvet Day and Penguin Chick 
This is another new purchase for this month. I've tried a couple of Tanya Burr's nail polishes back in their original packaging and while I liked the polish I hated the brush so I didn't have high hopes for this polishes. Yet I was pleasently surprised. The brushes on these repackaged polishes are brilliant. They're still smaller than I'd like but surprisngly they cover the whole nail in one swipe. I have penguin chick and duvet day. Penguin Chick a dark brown toned grey and Duvet Day is a off whitish blue shade. I found two coats of each of these gave a beautiful colour and a high shine without a top coat.

Carmex Original Lip Balm Pot
For half of this month I've had a cold that has made breathing one hell of a task and I've found myself grateful for this product so much. Not being able to breath through my nose meant I've had to breath through my mouth which has led to me to having really dry lips that I wouldn't dare put lipsticks on. This is tingly when I first apply it and when I first tried it, it didn't really agree with my lips but now it does. I love how moisturised it leaves my lips and makes them smooth and flake free.

Herbal Essences Bee Strong Conditioning Mask 
At the end of last month I had a very needed cut to my hair. I had over half my hair cut off and it went from sitting on the top of my butt to just under my shoulders. So now I have less weight to carry around and washing my hair has been cut by an hour I thought I'd invest in some hair masks. My favourite has to be this Herbal Essences Bee Strong Mask. It smells like apricot and honey and leaves my hair feeling soft and stronger than it normally does. It also leaves it smelling great and a little bit goes a long way. I highly recommend giving it a smell even if you don't buy it.

Karen Rose
My random favourite this month comes in the shape of crime author Karen Rose. I've read a lot of crime novels and for me these are the best. Rose writes a brilliant mix of crime and romance in each book and they are some of the most gruesome I've ever read. My favourites are Die For Me, Kill For Me and Did You Miss Me?. I highly recommend these if you're looking for something new to read and your a fan of crime novels.

So that's my September Favourites. Were any of yours mine? If not, what were yours? Let me know in the comments.

Autumn Lip Edit

Every year come September 1st I pack away all my Summer Lipsticks and break out my Autumn Lipsticks. I even find myself counting down the days until I can whip out my forever cherished 107 from Rimmel. And alas it is time for me to share my Top 5 Autumn Lipstick picks with you all.

Primark Matte Long Last Lipstick In Movie Star 
This is the newest addition to my Autumn Lipstick collection and I'm so glad I stumbled across this in Primark. I wasn't a fan of the first lipsticks I tried from Primark, streaky, transferable and containing way too much glitter, but this one is practically perfect. A deep orangey red shade this is a perfect transitional shade from the many orangey coral shades of Summer. It does transfer which is annoying but I find that this isn't drying on the lips and doesn't go streaky if you reapply or build the colour.

Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm In Sultry
My next pick this Autumn is one of my all time favourite lipsticks. I love all of the Revlon Colourburst Matte Balms but Sultry is my absolute favourite. A deep mauvey shade with a hint of brown, this is the most neutral you will see me go with my lips during this time of the year. Non drying, long wearing and easy to apply I find myself reaching for this without even thinking about it. I'm looking forward to the Revlon Autumn Lipstick launches that they keep teasing at over on Instagram.

Kate Moss For Rimmel in 107 
And of course what Autumn Lipstick Pick would it be without one of Rimmels most popular shades mentioned. 107 from Kate Moss' Matte Collection is a go to berry toned lipstick that most people break out every September. I am definitely one of those people. A beautiful deep berry tone, this lipstick is flattering on every skintone. Applying this is like second nature to me now and I think that this is my third lipstick in the eighteen months I've been wearing make up consistently. Non drying, long lasting and non drying I can easily wear this all week long and not even notice. Definitely a shade I recommend picking up if you're looking for a new Autumn Lipstick.

PS Love Velvet Matte Lipstick Crayon
Continuing the berry toned theme, my next pick is another new colour I've added to this years collection. Primark lip products got my seal of approval when they released these matte lip crayons. Easy to apply, creamy on the lips and long wearing I fell into budget lipstick heaven. This crayon is very similar to 107 from Rimmel but it ever so slight darker in tone. Still it's a beautiful berry shade that compliments a majority of skintones and goes perfectly with many outfits as well.

Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in Standout
Now if you've been reading my blog for a while now you'll know I'm a big fan of blue toned red lipsticks. And to say narrowing it down to one from my many was a hard task. I chose this out of them all as it was the only blue toned red I owned that had a hint of orange in it still. If you're holding back on cracking out all your Marilyn Monroe inpsired reds until Winter has truly set in then this is a perfect lipstick for you. As with Sultry, this lasts practically all day on lips and doesn't leave them dry or flaky. It's perfect for a dramatic lip that doesn't scream to over the top but is still wearable now as the light reflects the hint of orange hidden within.

So that's my Autumn Lip Edit? Were any of my picks yours? Or do you have any recommendations for ones I haven't tried yet? As always, let me know in the comments.

Review: Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick

When I first heard that Maybelline were finally releasing their matte lipsticks here in the UK, I rejoiced. I'd spent so long watching all the American Beauty Girls talking about how amazing they were but not able to test them for myself. So at the end of August when Maybelline released them I had to get my hands on one.

And I can safely say that it was well worth the wait. Maybelline released six beautiful shades, each one highly pigmented and creamy to apply. I only have Divine Wine at the moment but will definitely be buying Siren In Scarlet, Magnetic Magenta and Rose Rush. Divine Wine is this beautiful burgundy red shade that is perfect for Autumn/Winter.

When applied to the lips, it's ultra creamy and opaque in one swipe. The colour pay off is brilliant and I love how it makes my lips look slightly bigger than they actually are. It doesn't dry down on the lips in the way a normal matte finish does but doesn't transfer like a sheen finish. It's comfortable to wear and doesn't go streaky on the lips if you drink unlike other dark shades I've tried. I would advise a lip liner with this to just make the edges sharper but it's fine without one as it doesn't bleed or feather. I do find though with this lipstick that because it is so creamy it can smear slightly. I know I said they don't transfer and they don't but I can sometimes look in the mirror and there will be a dark smudge just outside my lip line. Now I don't know if I've done it or if it's the lipstick but it's another reason a lip liner would be advisable.

If I was to recommend one lipstick this Autumn then I'd recommend this shade from Maybelline definitely. Non drying, long lasting and perfect for the season ahead I say give them a swatch when your at a Maybelline counter.

Have any of you tried these? Did you like them? Let me know in the comments. 

Available from Superdrug and Boots

Brand Review: Rosie For Autograph

I love a lot of brands for their good quality products and reasonable prices but there is one brand that I love more than the rest. I've been wanting to write a post about this brand since I started my blog but wanted to make sure that it wasn't rushed. So today I'm sitting down to talk to you all about my favourite brand on the high street.

If you're wondering which brand I'm on about, it's Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's Brand/Range for Marks and Spencers. Rosie For Autograph is an ever growing brand which Huntington-Whiteley co designs with Soozie Jenkinson and each season brings a new collection of luxury underwear and sleepwear pieces that are to die for. The range itself is a bestseller for M&S and with the popularity of each line growing with every season, Huntington-Whiteley has been able to expand the range and now has two perfumes, a candle set and a reed diffuser.

 The underwear ranges are to me the epitome of luxury. Each piece is a mixture of satin, silk and lace and each adorned with a tiny rose gold plaque bearing Rosie's name. As a big busted girl I've always believed that you couldn't wear delicate, feminine bras but Rosie For Autograph has totally changed how I look at DD+ underwear. Each season Rosie For Autograph release a variety of bras, some in block colours and some with a different variation of a floral print. And with each season the bras are feminine yet sexy, delicate but wearable and add a feel of luxury to any outfit.

The block colours may not scream out as much as the floral prints but are still beautiful. Made from a mixture of satin and lace, they fit perfectly to the body and on the DD+ bras have extra support where it's needed. The majority of the bras in the collection are plunge bras but for the slightly larger busted ladies have a nice thick front that helps support everything.

 Rosie For Autograph Sleepwear is just as exquisite as the underwear but I don't own as many pieces. My favourite piece is a t-shirt from a couple seasons back. The material is super soft and while its form fitting, it doesn't cling horribly to the body like some materials do. The t-shirt I own has this beautiful grey floral print which makes it suitable for all seasons. As with the underwear, each season means a fresh new style to the sleepwear and A/W 15 has a beautiful burgundy set I know will be joining my collection.

 My favourite part of Rosie's Range is the small rose gold plaque that adorns every pair of knickers, every bra and every piece of sleepwear. It is not only another luxurious touch to the range but adds a personal touch from Rosie herself. The only items that don't have a plaque on them is the dressing gowns as they are really fluffy and you wouldn't see it among the material.

The last item I want to talk about from the range is probably my favourite release from it. Rosie For Autograph The Fragrance is the only floral based scent that I've ever liked. With the extract of rose centifolia, known as the most prestigious of rose fragrances, this perfume is light for everyday wear but also packs a punch. I am almost through my second bottle of this as I can't help but wear it everyday. It's light but noticable and unlike other floral based scents doesn't have a sickliness to it that has put me off some many others. This has replaced my SJP Lovely as my holy grail perfume and I know I'll be repurchasing countless bottles in the future. And the bottle is gorgeous as well. Simple yet elegant, this looks stunning sat on my desktop. The name plaque and lid are rose gold and just add the little something more to the perfume as a whole.

As you can see I'm a massive fan of the Rosie For Autograph Range and will be purchasing many more items in the future. In fact I have my eye on the latest fragrance that was released at the beginning of the month. Rosie For Autograph Nuit smells similar to the original fragrance but has hints of musk and jasmine to give it a sensual, evening twist. I highly recommend you give it a smell when your in M&S next. As a fan of Rosie For Autograph and Rosie herself I can see this range continuing to grow and can definitely say that I will be purchasing as much of future releases that my bank balance allows.

Are any of you fans of Rosie For Autograph? If so what are your favourite pieces? Or has anything caught your eye from the new season? As always let me know in the comments.

Everything is available exclusively from Marks And Spencers

Review: Barry M Speedy Quick Dry Autumn Nail Polishes

Every year I find myself counting down til September 1st when I can break out all my dark Autumnal nail polishes. Don't get me wrong I love pastels and brights and the majority of my collection is varying shades of greige but I do love a good dark nail. And that's where Barry M's latest Autumn Releases step in.

I already love the Speedy Quick Dry Nail Polishes, the wide brush making application a dream and the drying time satisfying the impatient side of me. And these four colours were right up my street.

There are four polishes in this range which is small launch for Barry M, usually they launch six to nine shades. There is Sprint Finish, a stunning berry toned shade that has hints of raspberry. Slip Stream, a bright purple shade which is quite similar to one of their summer launches. Dragster, a dark grey that looks black in some lights. And Dead Heat a bright pillar box red, which to me just screams Christmas.

All four polishes are opaque in one coat but as always I'd advise doing two coats to get the colour to pop. The wide squared ended brush makes applying these polishes a dream as the brush fits perfectly to the nail. The drying time is exactly what it says on the front, Speedy. By the time I've finished painting the last nail on my hand, the first nail is already dry and ready for a second coat. Once dried they have a brilliant shine that can only be enhanced by a top coat. Chipping time on these can depend, I found that they chipped very quickly when I was at work but my job is very hands on and nail polish never lasts but when I wasn't working they lasted a good four to five days before they chipped.

If you're looking for a new Autumnal Nail Polish I highly recommend you check these out. Quick drying, high shine finish and stunning opaque colour, these polishes are perfect for people who want a quick manicure. If I was to recommend two it would be Sprint Finish and Dragster as their both colours I don't have many of in my collection.

Exclusively available at Superdrug

Autumn Nail Edit

So it's hit September and that only means one thing. Hello Autumn! It's time I say goodbye to all the bright and pastel nail polishes and time to say hello to all the neutrals and darker shades that just scream Autumn. In fact this post was actually turning into a neutral nail edit until I dug deeper into my neverending stash.

Barry M Daylight Curing in Dark Side Of The Shroom. 
The first pick for my Autumn Edit is a new autumnal release from Barry M. It's one of their Daylight Curing Nail Paints in the Dark Side Of The Shroom, a beautiful dusky mauve shade. I love this polishes, two coats and you have a really stunning manicure with a brilliant shine. This particular shade is right up my street and is opaque in one coat. It's a beautiful colour and gives a nice twist to neutral nails. I know I'll be wearing this one a lot this Autumn.

Barry M Gelly Hi Shine in Mustard 
The next polish I'm going to be wearing a lot of this autumn is another Barry M Polish. This time its from their Gelly Hi Shine range. This particular one is the shade Mustard and as you can see it's bright yellow. It's not a shade I'll be wearing on my fingers but I love to wear it on my toes to brighten them up at this time of the year. Two coars of this and you have a beautiful opaque finish with a shine to die for. I highly recommend checking out the other shades in Barry M's Autumn 14 Range.

Tanya Burr Cosmetics in Penguin Chick
This is a new addition to my collection. Penguin Chick is a beautiful dark grey shade that has a slight khaki undertone in some lights. I've tried some of Tanya Burr's nail polishes before and I wasn't too keen on the brush but this new release from her has a new brush and painting my nails was so much easier. Two coats was enough to give a opaque non streaky finish and even before top coat had a brilliant shine. I'm definitely going to be picking some more colours when I'm near a Tanya Burr stand.

Rimmel 60 Seconds in Rita Rouge
This next polish is one that I don't wear as often as I should but am going to make more of an effort this Autumn to wear. This is deep red shade with hints of purple. I do advise a base coat under this  as it will stain. One coat gives you a good pop of colour but I always add another to make sure it's not streaky and to add depth to the colour as well. It really does what it says on the front and is dry in 60 seconds so it makes doing your nails ten times easier.

Kate Moss For Rimmel In Bewitch
This is one of two dark green shades I love for Autumn/Winter. A deep emerald shade this is another colour that requires a base coat underneath but that layer between the nail and colour really helps the polish apply nicer. Yet again two coats of this gives a great depth of colour and gives a nice shine but I recommend a top coat for adding even more. The brush on this polish is probably my favourite, shorter than some and wider it covers the entire nail in one swipe. As with the 60 Seconds polish this dries quickly and makes doing your nails ultra quick and easy.

Are any of these your Autumn Edit? Do you have any recommendations of what I could add to my Autumn Edit? Let me know in the comments.

Review: Real Techinques Deep Cleansing Brush Gel

When I saw that Real Techniques were bringing out a brush cleaning gel I was intrigued and excited. Brush cleaning is something I hate doing so anything that made it quicker or easier would be fine with me. Well that's what I hoped this product would do. And unfortunately it just made washing my brushes twice as long. 

 These are what my brushes looked like before I washed them. I use these four everyday to do my make up so they're a lot grubbier than most of my other brushes. So off I went to the bathroom and filled my sink with water. I followed the instructions on the back, dampening the bristles on my brush and adding a dollop of gel to them and then began swirling it on my hand. It started off doing a good job of cleaning them and I was disgusted to see how much excess make up came off my brush. However once I risned away the initial suds it didn't soap up as much afterwards and I was just swirling a wet brush over my hands. 

I wasn't going to give up on it though, so I added a second dollop of gel to my brush and repeated the process all over again.  This time around it came off much cleaner and there was a slight residue that soaped up a second time after I rinsed my brush off. However I found that this was required for my other brushes as well so I gave up on the gel and went to get my trusted baby shampoo. It did a quicker job on the rest of the brushes and I didn't need to use as much. 

 And this is what my brushes looked like afterwards. My stippling brush at the top is the only brush that was cleaned only by the Cleansing Gel. As you can see there is still a lot of residue on the brush even after two lots of shampooing. However as you can see with my other brushes that were washed in baby shampoo, they have come up a lot cleaner and it didn't take as long to get rid of any build up within the brush itself. 

Overall I'm a more than a little disappointed with this product. It didn't do what I would consider a deep clean on my brushes, I would call it more of a spot clean and it got rid of the top layer of make up and that's it. If you're looking for a quick spot cleaner for your brushes then I would recommend trying this product but if you want a really deep clean then I suggest you look for another product or stick with what you're already using. 

Available at Superdrug and Boots

Clearly Youthful Brand Review

This is a review I've been meaning to do for ages but until recently I hadn't tried all the products. However last week I tried the last two I needed too and I can now stop putting off writing this post. 

 The Clearly Youthful Range is a Superdrug Own Brand Range which is aimed at both ageing and problem skin. They advertise themselves as an affordable skincare range that contains a selection of active ingredients that aid breakouts and help control shine whilst keeping skin looking youthful, radiant and refreshed. 

The Key Ingredients that can be found in this range are Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid to help with skins texture and help reduce any blemishes or imperfections skin may have. Cimicifuga to help prevent any excess shine that appears on the skin. And Phytoprotein and Polyglycan which together makes an anti ageing complex which when paired with Hyaluronic Acid makes skin look more youthful and radiant. 

There are two cleansers in the range. The first is the 3 in 1 Cleanser, Mask and Scrub. Containing ingredients such as Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid and Vitamin E, this products claims to purify and nourish skin whilst removing make up and impurities. I haven't tried this as a scrub or mask yet but as a cleanser it's effective and left my skin feeling softer than my normal cleanser does.





The second cleanser in the range is a AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser. As well as containing AHA and BHA acids this cleanser also contain Allantoin and Bisabol to soothe the skin as well as exfoliate. This is a no water needed cleasner, just pop a squirt onto a cotton and rub around the face until all the residue has disappeared. This was a product I did not like at all. I used a generous squirt of this and only managed to get half of my face done before it ran out. It also dragged across my skin and left it feeling dry. 

 There is also a Glycolic Peel Off Mask and while it sounds slightly intimidating, I promise you it's not. As well as containing Glycolic Acid, this mask contains a blend of natural fruit acids to help exfoliate the skin. This mask is brilliant for reducing the appearence of blemishes and the look of pores. I was intimidated by this when I first purchased this but once I bit the bullet and used it, I immediately fell in love with this mask. It leaves skin feeling so soft, hydrated and the appearence of pores is diminished.

 The product they suggest you follow it up with is the Hydrating Day Serum. This is personally one of my favourite products from the range. Like the other products it contains Salcylic Acid but it also contains Hyaluronic Acid which helps store moisture deeper in the skin. Not only does this help boost skins moisture levels but it also helps to leave skin feeling refreshed, refines pores and helps resurface skin texture. I love to use this both in the morning and in the evening, it leaves my skin feeling soft, smooth and hydrated. It's brilliant on no make up days to give skin a quick pick me up. 

 Aswell as a Day Serum there is also a night serum. The Retexturising Night Serum is a very thick consistency that has a high concentration formula. As well as it's key ingredients this contains Tetrapeptide to help boost Collagen production and Red Algae Extract to aid pigmentation. One squeeze of this does the whole face and helps to improve the skins texture as well as the appearence. I love to use this at night after I've taken my make up off to help soothe and hydrate my skin. 

 One of the more disappointing products from the range is the SPF Moisturising Cream. It contains all the same ingredients as the rest of the range but is more lightweight in it's formula. And for me that's the only positive to this product. I liked how it made my skin feel to begin with but after a couple weeks of use my skin felt dry and had my complexion had changed quite a bit. It left my skin looking sallow and my dark circles were very prominent. I stopped using it after that and now my skin looks like it did before I used this. Another good point about this product is that is contains SPF. 

The last product in the range is a blemish gel. Containing a mix of Salcyclic Acid and Allantoin this lightweight gel formula sinks quickly into skin. As well as soothing the blemishes, this gel decongests and refines pores whilst helping with skin texture. I found that any blemishes I had when I used this disappeared very quickly, the redness dying down after a few minutes. Definitely one of the better blemish gels I've tried.







Overall I'm obsessed with this range. It's afforable, the products are suitable for sensitive skin and you actually see results when you use them. My top three picks from this range are the Hydrating Day Serum, the Retexturising Night Serum and Glycolic Peel Off Mask. The results from all three of these products is immediate and my skin felt better after just one use. I like the Blemish Gel and The 3 In 1 Cleanser/Scrub/Mask but there are other products on the market that give similar results. I was disappointed by the Cream Cleanser and the SPF Moisturiser. There are so many cream cleansers out there that give better results, the Olay Cleansing Milks are brilliant alternatives if you're looking to try a cream cleanser. The moisturiser may not have agreed with my skin but it doesn't mean it wouldn't agree with your's. It's just a case of trial and error but Garnier and Simple do a brilliant range of lightweight moisturisers if you're looking for an alternative. 

Have any of you tried these products? Did you like them? Or did you not? Let me know in the comments. 

Available from Superdrug