This stuff is a game changer for me. It evens out my skin tone, I don't sweat through and have shine midday, it doesn't rub off on my clothes and it's so lightweight I don't know it's on. I've seriously had some good luck in the beauty department lately.
Checks and Balances leaves my skin clean and refreshed. There is no tightness and it controls oil for hours. I use it day and night and have noticed a considerable difference in the shine factor.
Purifying Tonic is the perfect compliment to Checks and Balances. The dullness that has plagued my skin is slowly disappearing, as are the blackheads. My skin is refreshed after I use this and truly looks and feels clean. There isn't any tightness like with usual tonics (aka astringents) and I love that it gets the last remaining makeup and gunk off.
Modern Friction has made my skin so soft. I use it twice a week and can see an immediate change. My blackheads are disappearing and my pores appear smaller. My skin is soft and looks and feels reenergized. It doesn't irritate like some scrubs with sand have been known to. I absolutely love this.
I'm on the hunt for new body lotion. I picked up a new one over the weekend and today I'm sticky. I cannot stand it. Real Simple recommends Eucerine Daily Replenishing Lotion because it softened skin without being slick or leaving any kind of residue. Sounds perfect. What are you loving these days?
One thing I'm religious about is putting sunscreen on my face. I'm a product junkie so you can trust me when I say I've tried tons of different sunscreens.
I'm an advertising company's ideal customer. I love pretty packaging, clever advertising and all the claims the product can do. But, as I've become more and more environmentally conscious I switched my attention to products that are safe for me and safe for the environment. As I mentioned last month I hadn't found a shampoo and conditioner I loved. Well guess what?! That has now changed!
If there's one thing I strive to be fashion wise, it's dress like the girls from J.Crew. I just love their style. I cannot get over it.
No matter what color I put on my toes, I always go back to Breaking Curfew. It looks super dark, but in the sun it's an awesome color.
I'm normally a red or burgundy or dark, dark red nail polish kinda gal. But lately, I've been in the mood for something bright and summery. Something a bit different. So, low and behold, while at Target yesterday I came upon Essie Exotic Liras. It shows a bit too red on my monitor but it's a true fuschia. It reminds me of my friend Tonya's fuschia powder room and looks amazing on my toes. What are you wearing these days?
I'm on the hunt for a new shampoo and conditioner. I have thick, somewhat course hair that isn't colored. It takes forever to dry with a hairdryer but I need to wash it everyday because otherwise it becomes greasy. Any suggestions? Oh, and if they're safe for the environment, that would be awesome!
Currently eying this makeup bag from the Kate Spade Sample Sale. Lots of pretty things at ridiculously low prices.
Ever since Lancome seemingly changed the formula of their Definicils Mascara {which then gave me terrible raccoon eyes} I've been on the hunt for something new. I've been open to high end, low end and everything in between with a criteria that it should lengthen and thicken, wash off easily and most importantly, not run. I have pretty decent lashes, so they just need something to help them standout. Enter Maybelline Full N'Soft. My lashes are definitely clump free, not brittle, longer and thicker and so far no raccoon eyes! I'll let you know once the humidity invades Charlotte, but for now, I'm thrilled I found something that get's it all done!
I don't know about you, but lately my skin has been super dry. So, it's time to switch up my moisturizing/body wash routine.
Also out is Lubriderm Lotion with Sunscreen. I'm not getting any sun on my arms and legs anyway. In its place comes Suave Firming Moisturizer. Again, it has a very light fragrance {noticing a pattern here} and I'm not itchy at all throughout the day. In fact, at the end of the day when I'm changing into pajamas I notice my skin feels very similar to when I first put on my clothes.
I've been searching for a less expensive facial cleanser to replace the Origins and Aveda I've used over the last couple of years. Mostly because I think money is better spent on other things but also because if they have the same ingredients then in my head they must do the same thing. This weekend I tried Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser and really loved it. It didn't leave my skin dry, it sudsed nicely and had a nice, fresh frangrance. Yeah for less expensive beauty products that work! {image via Drugstore.com}
Today I had my eyebrows threaded for the first time. Since my skin sometimes gets irritated with waxing, I've been thinking about it as an alternative. Then, after I saw the shaping of my friend Alexis's eyebrows I knew I had to try it. And, I'm so glad I did. I love the way they look! I'm a threading convert!
I've been wearing Calvin Klein Euphoria for a few years and I'm starting to feel like it's too heavy and musky. I rediscovered Lovely and adore how light and, well, lovely it is.
I have a confession. I'm really bad about sunscreen. This is an embarrassment, especially for a girl who grew up in Arizona, land of 360 days of sunshine. You'd think I'd learn, but no. This time though, I think it's different. Last weekend proved to be days of fun in the sun and this weekend my shoulders and chest are showing it. I'm like a snake, peeling. I've made using SPF easy for my face with Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer. Now, I've started using Lubriderm Daily Moisture with SPF 15 because really, I don't love to primp or add anymore time to my bathroom routine, but peeling skin is even worse.
My friend Ashley has gorgeous skin. I know genetics play a huge part. And making sure you're drinking enough water does too. But, she insists this stuff is what she relies on. I picked some up today. The true test will be if it doesn't add oil to my already uber-oily skin, evens out my tone and lasts all day. I'll report back soon with my thoughts.
The Method body wash and hand soap in White Tea leave my skin moisturized. I don't itch, have a nasty "moisturized skin" film or get any type of irritation or breakouts {all of which I've had with other products, particularly body wash.}
I really love Aveda products but they just don't work into my budget. The Burt's Bees Grapefruit & Sugar Beet Shampoo and Conditioner come in a close second. The scent is refreshing and not at all reminiscent of walking into a Bath & Body Works store. Peeewww. They leave my hair shiny and smelling great. The conditioner doesn't leave a nasty film on my hair thus causing it to be limp.
The Burt's Bees Hair Repair is great for hair that gets a lot of abuse. I blow dry mine almost daily and occasionally use the flat iron. This stuff made it super soft and moisturized.
Recently, I found the Burt's Bees products for $1.98 at Target. That's the same prices as Suave and a lot cheaper than the $7.99 at the grocery store. If you go to Target, Burt's Bees is kept by the makeup, not by the other shampoo and conditioner.
