Monday, February 18, 2013

Lets Talk Beauty



Get Naked!
Okay, do not strip down to your birthday suit; this is a beauty post.
I say get naked because I want you to strip away that makeup!
Lately, I have been trying my hardest to minimize my use of makeup in order to see how my skin would react. As a young lady with oily skin I am prone to breakouts and major shine!
I have always used foundation in order to hide my blemishes as well as create the illusion that I have flawless skin. In addition, I am a beauty product junkie so I am always tempted to try new products as well.

Thus, for the new year I wanted to see if decreasing my makeup use would affect my skin and it did! I have experienced less breakouts and redness. However, instead of piling on the foundation I have opted just for bronzer, lipstick, and mascara. Today, I opted for a bare face with no bronzer or foundation. I simply penciled in my eyebrows , lined my lips with brown pencil, and applied dark beige lipstick. I still have a fresh natural look that simply enhances my beauty.


Beauty Staples


Lancôme
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Lancôme
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Lancôme
lordandtaylor.com


Neutrogena
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Korre
$11 - asos.com


Cetaphil beauty product
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As for my beauty regimen I start my day by washing my face with either Neutrogena beauty bar or the grapefruit acne wash. Once a week I will do a face mask; my favorite is the Lancome Pure Empreinte Masque. However, I sometimes switch it up and use Juara Rose & Willow Bark Blemish Free Mask. After washing my face I apply  Soap & Glory's Dr. Spot on my blemishes and follow up with Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream which I have been using since I was 8 years old! It is great for dry and sensitive skin and also for the winter months. Although I have oily skin I like using a heavy cream like Cetaphil because it keeps my skin soft and moisturized throughout the day. If I use a lighter cream my skin gets irritably  dry!  On the days I really want to apply make up I use Lancome Star Bronzer and sweep Lancome Hypnose Doll lashes on my top lashes only. I use Korres lip butter daily to keep my lips soft and moisturized; it also adds a lovely hint of color.

What are your beauty staples? Do you think you can go without makeup? What are your beauty challenges?

Creep On!!!

2 comments:

  1. Love Cetaphil and Neutrogena!
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  2. Some of my favorite products too! Going to have to try that mascara! Thanks for your comment on my blog. Would you like to follow each other?

    xoxo

    ~Meghan

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