It’s no joke when I say I’m a beauty product junkie. Definitely not as much as some beauty bloggers (which I am not), but I have more products than I need. I like trying different things and seeing how they work, how long they last, what kind of texture they have and the effect they have on an overall look. I’m talking makeup, creams, lotions, oils, you name it.
But even with all the stuff I have and use at different times, with makeup and beauty, less really is more. I don’t really wear much makeup on a daily basis, especially in the summer. But what I do like to keep up with is skincare. When your skin is in good condition, you don’t really need a whole lot to look great.
I have become religiously devoted to washing my face everyday, morning and night. No matter how tired, drunk, sleepy, whatever. Just wash your face. Use an appropriate face wash to make sure you’re not dehydrating your skin with each wash. Also, avoid very hot water since it strips you of natural oils that are meant to keep your face looking nice and plump.
After you wash you have a couple options: you could go straight to moisturizing or use a toner, a serum or oil and then moisturize. It all depends on the needs of your skin and what you want to gain from your beauty routine.
Totally not me but she has really nice skin!
I’ve been using Tarte’s Maracuja Oil on my face before moisturizing, and lemme tell you: it is worth every penny. At $45, I cringed, too. But I had used a sample previously, which I loved. So I bit the bullet and I have not regretted it. I bought almost a year ago and am only down to half the container. With this oil a little bit goes a long way, and it can be used on hands, neck and decolletage. I use it mainly at night, but it’s light enough to be used during the day– just make sure you use wear some sun protection, too.
As far as moisturizing for me, I am partial to Burt’s Bees Royal Jelly line, but I also love using coconut oil. It all depends on how my skin feels on what day. Oil moisturizes a bit more, but it absorbs very quickly and leaves no discernible residue.
If you want the benefits of a moisturizer and very light skin coverage, a good option is either BB cream (tons of brands) or tinted moisturizer. I’ve used both Tarte‘s and Laura Mercier‘s. They are both really good products, but I find that Laura Mercier’s has better coverage and still feels really light. Tarte’s feels more like moisturizer with a little color.
I purchase a lot of my beauty products at Ulta and Sephora. I told a friend recently, if you’re a newbie to this or are trying a product for the first time, get thee to Sephora. They let you try products, they’ll help you find the right shade of makeup and if you ask they will be happy to give you a large sample to take home. Truly helpful when you don’t want to plunk down a large chunk of change for something you’re unsure of.
When in doubt, I love looking through Makeupalley.com. They have extensive conversations and reviews millions of products. Always do your research!
So, that’s what I use for my skin. Have you tried any product that has completely changed you skin, for better or worse?
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