'Good Things' to come!

Hi there, my name is Mollie and welcome to 'Where's Mollie?'! Recently, I have become completely obsessed with skin care and make-up and I thought it would be fun to write a blog expressing my thoughts about different beauty products. As a 16 year old student currently studying my AS levels, I do not have much money to spend but I aim to review a variety of products that are affordable and accessible. I hope you find it useful and informative and happy reading!

The only shops that I go to in my local town for skincare are Superdrug, Boots, Holland & Barrett, The Body Shop and a small independent health food shop. I find it really difficult to find skincare that is suitable for me let alone products with natural ingredients and without parabens. So when I found the 'Good Things' range at Boots, I was delighted. It is free of parabens, SLSs, mineral oils and animal ingredients and has lots of natural ingredients that are gentle and very beneficial to the skin.

 The first product I tried from the range was the Total Wipe Out Cleansing Wipes. This was a couple of years ago when I was first starting out with skincare and make-up and just wanted something to remove my tinted moisturiser and make my skin feel clean before I went to bed. As well as all the amazing ingredients, I was extremely attracted to the price which is extremely reasonable at £3.49 for 25 wipes. They felt very gentle yet nourishing on my skin and I felt that I was doing my skin nothing but 'good things' (haha!!!) This product is heavily scented but it is a natural, fruity scent and I found it calming.

   I have also tried the 'Stay Clear Purifying Cleanser' which again, like all the products in the range, is an excellent price and an excellent cleanser. I have heard that foaming cleansers are not too good for teenage skin as they are drying and not good for blemishes. This cleanser doesn't foam too much but still spreads nicely over the face.

 I have also tried the 'Deep Clean Blackhead Exfoliator' which had very small beads in it. I have also heard that exfoliators with these beads are not good for blemish prone skin as they spread the infection but I am yet to find an alternative exfoliator that is affordable on the high street. However, this does get the job done and really effectively removes the dead skin cells and makes your skin feel very clean. As for the blackheads, mine must be very stubborn and don't seem to want to go!       

I have also tried the 'Blemish Control Gel Mask' which I was very excited about as it claims to have anti-blemish and oil clearing properties and contain Salicylic Acid. I made the mistake of putting this all over my face the first time I used it. I must have sensitive skin as it stung and made my skin very red. I now only use a very thin layer on my T zone and find that it is great for unblocking pores and clearing the breakouts that I get on my forehead from having a fringe and teenage greasy hair!

I have also tried the 'Stop That Spot Clearing Gel' which is very cooling on angry spots! I look forward to trying other products from the range and think that 'Good Things' is one of a kind for affordable, natural teenage skincare on the high street.

Also in the process of writing this blog post, I have discovered the 'Good Things' website which is really informative and interesting. So make sure you check that out by clicking here! There are also a links for places to buy here!  
 
I hope you have enjoyed reading my first ever blog post and please stay tuned for lots more to come!
Mollie :) x