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 /  15 April 2021  

#  My Life In Skincare: Lindsey Holland  


After years spent struggling with stress-induced blemishes, influencer Lindsey Holland is now known for her honest approach to beauty, not to mention the kind of product advice that can be trusted. From her go-to cleansers and serums, to why seeing a dermatologist was the best investment she ever made, here Lindsey reveals her journey to blemish-free, smooth skin, and her top advice for anyone else who might be suffering…  


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**A proper skincare regime started late for me.** Up until the age of 26, I can barely remember having a single blemish. I didn’t even have a regular routine – I was so uneducated when it came to what was best for my skin. Then, I moved to London, left a long-term relationship and changed my career – the emotional impact of all of that really affected my skin.  
  
**My blemishes weren’t just occasional – they were painful, large red lumps.** They began to appear around my chin, nose and forehead and they were big. I tried everything which can be sold over the counter and spent a lot of money on new products, but nothing worked. I was a physiotherapist at the time and suddenly thought about the way science-backed products usually make the biggest difference, so why wouldn’t you apply that to your skin, too?

 

 

 



 

 

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**Seeing a dermatologist was one of the best decisions I ever made.** I was so excited to see a professional about my skin, but also nervous to sit in front of someone without any make-up on for the first time. I wore make-up on the tube, then took it off in the toilets at the dermatologist’s office – that’s how self-conscious I was. But they were incredibly warm, reassuring and understanding and she put me at ease immediately – so much so, I cried tears of relief. I was recommended[ ](https://bit.ly/3dhRnOg)[La Roche Posay](https://bit.ly/3dhRnOg) at my first appointment and I’ve sworn by the brand ever since. It’s so gentle, yet effective, and above all, it really does what it says it will.

**Once I understood what my skin needed, I felt so much happier.** On days that it does flare up, I strip my routine back to the basics and have plenty of make-up free days, too. I still have times where my skin makes me feel frustrated, but it’s an ongoing journey for me, and I am so much more confident now I know how to take care of my skin properly.

 

 

 

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**Skincare education is so important.** I’ve gone from being someone who used make-up wipes to investing in laser therapy. It’s been quite the ride, but what I’ve learnt is how important skin education is. As a young teen, I would use soap and water, then I moved into own-brand cleansers from a pharmacy. I never used to moisturise or do anything in-depth until I got to my 20s – not even SPF – which was all a big mistake. Thankfully, my skin is much calmer these days, because I know what my skin needs when. Using La Roche-Posay has really helped completely change my complexion.

**My routine is now incredibly thorough.** Both my morning and evening routines are interspersed with weekly masks – it feels so grown-up. Typically, first thing, I cleanse with [La Roche-Posay’s Toleriane Foaming Gel Cleanser,](https://bit.ly/2Rtvt1W) then I mist my skin with their [Serozinc Spray](https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N8897.274448SHEERLUXE.COM/B25441109.301206922;dc_trk_aid=494062453;dc_trk_cid=146945537;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=). I’ll then apply their [Pure Vitamin C 10 Serum](https://bit.ly/3gdidJo)[,](https://bit.ly/3gdidJo) before finishing with an [SPF 50](https://bit.ly/3tmXWVc). Come nighttime, I repeat my morning routine, but I do a double cleanse, and use the brand’s [Effaclar Serum](https://bit.ly/3tfTDep) and [Toleriane Ultra Cream](https://bit.ly/3wTRbwm) – both of which are great for anyone prone to blemishes. I used to believe putting a moisturiser and SPF on was too much for your skin – it’s not at all. You need to moisturise and protect your skin’s barrier at all times.

 

 

 

 

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**I’ve learnt what is and isn’t good for my individual needs**. While I love a good oil, they tend to clog my pores, so I try to avoid them. As for the ingredients I find beneficial, you’ll always find salicylic acid, retinol and hyaluronic acid in my regime.

**You’ll never find me without a good SPF these days.** Throughout my skincare journey, I’ve set myself some core rules – one being to always wear SPF. I also remember that whenever my skin flares up to strip back my routine entirely. Double cleansing at night is a key step for me, too – it removes any SPF and grime from the day before. Finally, I always use a different face cloth every day to prevent bacteria and I never pick at my spots.

 

 

 

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 I’ve gone from being someone who used make-up wipes to investing in laser therapy. What I’ve learnt is how important skin education is.  
 

 



 

 

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**There are three products I’m never without.** From La Roche Posay, it would be their [Toleriane Foaming Cleanser](https://bit.ly/2Rtvt1W), [Serozinc Spray](https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N8897.274448SHEERLUXE.COM/B25441109.301206922;dc_trk_aid=494062453;dc_trk_cid=146945537;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=) and [Effaclar Serum](https://bit.ly/3tfTDep) – all so effective and gentle, I use this on repeat. They've helped to change my skin for the better.

**My advice to anyone else suffering with breakouts is not to let them define you.** I’ve learnt to really let it go. I used to spend so much time worrying about how I looked that I would often miss out on exciting things with my friends or work events that I was desperate to go to. Instead, I was too embarrassed by blemishes, so ended up staying home. I would fall asleep next to partners with my make-up on. Now, I truly understand spots don’t define you. We all go through difficult things, so remember you’re not alone – be it bumps, pores, blemishes or pigmentation, we are all more than the quality of our skin.

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 ![Toleriane Softening Foaming Gel Wash](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2021/04/larochetoleraine.png?itok=BD04OAeP)

 

 

 

[#### Toleriane Softening Foaming Gel Wash](https://bit.ly/2Rtvt1W)

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 ![Pure Vitamin C 10 Serum](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2021/04/larochevitc.png?itok=w9VyfMMs)

 

 

 

[#### Pure Vitamin C 10 Serum](https://bit.ly/3gdidJo)

£28.50 *(was £38)*

 

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[#### Toleriane Ultra Overnight Cream ](https://bit.ly/3wTRbwm)

£14.25 *(was £19)*

 

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[#### Effaclar Duo+ Serum](https://bit.ly/3tfTDep)

£24 *(was £32)*

 

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[#### Anthelios Hydrating Sun Cream SPF50+](https://bit.ly/3tmXWVc)

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