Beauty Buy of the Week: {BABOR SkinovagePX Perfect Combination Mattifying Cream}

As  we move from winter into summer and temperatures begin to rise,  I find that it's always a good idea to switch to lighter, simpler beauty products to help combat seasonal changes and to look after my skin's changing needs. In winter I often need a richer, more hydrating moisturiser to keep dry, flaky skin at bay, whereas I prefer a much lighter lotion during the summer months; something that won't clog my pores or result in excess oil. This is where new BABOR Skinovage PX Perfect Combination Daily Mattifying Cream comes in.

I have a combination skin that's prone to the odd breakout, as well as that dreaded mid-afternoon shine (more like mid-morning to midnight shine, in my case!). But as I approach my late 20s, I've started to notice a few fine lines and wrinkles and the odd spot of dehydration, which means that I'm usually on the lookout for products that promise to 'hydrate', 'plump up' and 'nourish'. If you have a similar skin type, you'll be all-too-familiar with my dilemma: where to find a product that won't leave my skin feeling like an oil-slick, but still promises to plump up and tone my skin? You'll be happy to hear that I've finally found it: BABOR Skinovage PX Perfect Combination Daily Mattifying Cream not only treats those pesky signs of ageing (it contains Alpine Stem Cells to slow down the ageing process and protect your skin against environmentally- and light-induced damage), it also has a mattifying effect on your skin. Since I started using this product I've noticed that I don't have that nasty oil-slick going on by lunchtime, so there's no need for me to reapply my foundation or pat down my nose using powder to get rid of unsightly shine. I've also noticed that my foundation seems to be staying put for much longer (and I haven't changed my foundation during the past few weeks, so it must be the cream), making this cream an excellent base for makeup. I've even started going without my usual mattifying primer, which proves just how effective this cream is. What's more, it provides adequate moisture so my skin isn't left feeling tight or uncomfortable, unlike other mattifying products I've tried.

What I like most about this light, gel-like cream is the fresh scent: it's soft, delicate and unobtrusive. No heavy, lingering scents here, thank you very much! The Skinovage PX range is free of parabens as well, which is another beauty bonus in my book. After using this cream religiously both day and night for the past three weeks, I've noticed that my skin looks far more radiant and dewy, and I've suffered fewer breakouts (despite my hormones running wild!). It's my job to test and review all the newest products out there but when it comes to products I choose for myself, I'm pretty unadventurous and generally stick to products that I love and know well. This heavenly cream has fast climbed to the top of that list and has me itching to try the rest of the BABOR range.