Hi everyone! I thought that I would share with you all the products that I'm using for skincare. In this post I'll cover everything from makeup remover, eye makeup remover, lotions, potions, cleansers and my favorite... masks! So if this is something that you would be interested in reading, grab yourself a drink, sit back and enjoy!
To kick things off, I make sure to wipe off all of my makeup with these Up & Up brand (sold at Target) makeup remover towelettes. It does a very decent job of getting all of my makeup off.
The consistency is liquidy, but lathers up very nicely. I generally use about 2 pumps for my entire face and neck.
After completely washing off all of my makeup, I follow up with the Neutrogena Alcohol free toner. I use toner as part of my daily regime, both morning and night, to help balance out my pH levels on my skin. Using a good toner can also help to close pores and clean away some of those nasty environmental contaminants.
I use cotton rounds for both toner and eye makeup remover. These things come in very handy and it's always a good idea to keep some on hand. Whether you prefer cotton rounds, cotton squares or just regular run of the mill cotton balls, the choice is entirely yours.
In the mornings, I moisturize using The Balms' White Tea Vanilla Oil-Absorbing Face Moisturizer. I absolutely love this stuff! It quickly absorbs into the skin and leaves a very natural matte type finish. It does not have a slippery after effect as most of the moisturizers I have used have. However, the only thing that has turned me off of this product was the retail price. While I did score this on Hautelook (are you noticing a trend here yet?) at a considerably reasonable discount, I'm not sure if I'm willing to part with my hard earned cash to purchase this stuff. Vanity aside, I have not yet converted into spending loads on my skincare, so I'm always on the hunt for a good deal and a great price.
While I was looking for a cost friendlier alternative to this product, I stumbled upon the Formula 10.0.6 Seriously Shine Free Mattifying Oil Free Moisturizer. Now, here's the thing: while I absolutely love how this product performs, I CAN NOT get over the smell! Usually I am not one to be bothered too much by fragrances and scents in my skincare products (though I typically try to avoid them), I was not at all a fan of this one. It was painful! At first I thought the scent would dissipate a bit, but that was just wishful thinking on my part. I've decided to keep this around for a bit to continue to try it out as a cost friendlier alternative to the Balm's Oil absorbing moisturizer, but I hesitate to think that I will eventually grow to love it,and I may end up returning this after all.
I've been using the Studio 35 Beauty Alpha Hydroxy Face Cream at night routinely for months now. This can be found at Walgreen's here. I haven't had much luck finding this in store though, so ordering on line is an option for those looking to give this a go. I use this AHA face cream at night as a gentle exfoliator. To date, I've noticed that it's kept my breakouts at bay, it appears to have helped reduce some of my fine lines and wrinkles (mainly on my forehead) and I have woken up with my skin feeling a bit softer and subtler.
About twice a week a turn to my Neutrogena Microdermabrasion System for a gentle microdermabrasion treatment. This retails for about $25, but you can purchase this at Ulta with the $3.50 off coupon (available online or on mobile app). Overall, I am very pleased with this product. I have to confess that I have never been very privy to microderrmabrasion treatments. Never had one. Wasn't going to go there. But then I picked this up and have become a convert ever since. This system leaves my face feeling uber baby soft! I'm telling you, I've never had skin this soft before! The key I think is to not to apply too much pressure to the device while exfoliating your face, but to rather let it glide over the skin. I follow the recommended usage time on the box, so about 1 minute per facial area. I make my whole way around my face and then go back for a second round, totaling 2 minutes as prescribed on the packaging. The set includes the 2 AA batteries, The Microdermabrasion pads (12 each), and the microdermabrasion applicator. The refill pads retail at about $15, but again, using the $3.50 off coupon at Ulta, I think the price is very reasonable.
I have to tell you that after my first use my skin was softer, brighter, and super fresh feeling! I have completely fallen in love with this product and I highly recommend!
I've been trying to use a face cream about twice a week to help clear out and reinvigorate the appearance of my skin. But to be completely honest, its one of my guilty pleasures. There's nothing quite like feeling a bit pampered, and if you DIY at home, so much the better. The Freeman's Facial Anti-Stress Mask is my mid week mask. I really do like the texture and the cooling effect. It is quite easy to wash off and it does leave my skin feeling very clean and soft after use. I just pop this on, take a nice hot bath, and all is well in my world!
My end of the week facial mask is by Formula 10.0.6 and it is the Pores Be Pure Skin-Clarifying Mud Mask. Now, this does tend to have a heating feel to it at first, but it's not something that I find uncomfortable or offensive. The scent is a tiny bit sweet, and it does leave my skin feeling very clean and refreshed after washing off. I typically apply this on Sundays while I'm cleaning out my makeup brushes. The price is very affordable, and it can be easily found at Ulta.
One item that I have failed to mention in this post is a good eye cream. Or what eye cream I'm using at the time. Well, the reason for my lack is that I honestly have not purchased an eye cream in ages. I know.... this is a beauty sin! But hear me out: I've been using the Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Puff Eye Roller for as long as I can remember. While this is not an eye cream, it's what I've been using. I was recently introduced to a generous sample size of the LANCER Eye Contour Lifting Cream, which I have been really enjoying.
My problem with eye creams is such that when I first apply them, I feel a tingly, burning sensation. Because of that, I'm hesitant to purchase a product until I have thoroughly tried it out to see if I'm going to have any adverse reactions or possible allergies to it.So far, I haven't really found a product that I have utterly fallen in love with, so my search for an eye cream continues.
If you have any recommendations for a product that you think that I would enjoy, please let me know!
So, I think this pretty much wraps things up for me on this post. Please be sure to let me know what products you're currently using in your daily skincare routine and if you have any product recommendations that you think I would like!
Thanks again for stopping by!
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