NEW FAVORITES!

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  I'm finally back again. Sorry it's been awhile. I've been lazy and busy at the same time. lol I thought it's about time for another favorites post. There have a been a few new things that I have been using in my "skincare routine", as well as, a few new makeup products. Honestly, I was reading a Cosmo magazine a few months ago and saw a few things I really wanted to try and then review. There were a couple things I didn't like and then a couple things that I did like and they are included in this list. There is also a thing or two that I have most likely mentioned before. I even brought back something that I used to use WAY BACK WHEN and have recently started using again.

Let's not waste any more time! Here they are:


St. Ives Facial Oil Scrub Coconut
  I think this is completely new because I have NOT seen this before and it was in the magazine. But it's just a light facial scrub that has coconut oil in it which leaves your face feeling beyond moisturized after. I love the smell too! Even though I hate coconuts I love the smell of it in any of my lotions, shampoos, scrubs because it just smells so clean and tropical.

Nivea Cocoa Butter In-Shower Body Lotion
 I have DEFINITELY talked about this in the past. It is still one of my faves! Leaves my skin feeling soft and, once again, LOOOOOVE the smell.

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Sunscreen 
 I love having a tan as much as the next girl but I am a BURNER. If I don't put anything on I turn into a lobster and then peel which takes off all my tan! In just the past couple years I became smart and started using sunscreens with an SPF of at least 30. I have turned paranoid about getting skin cancer and from what I have read you HAVE to be wearing a sunscreen with at least an SPF of 30. This is SO LIGHT and SMELLS SO GOOD. It's totally worth it. My boyfriend will even spray it on his stubborn self. ;)

Mary Kay Charcoal Mask
 I don't mean to always bring something up about Mary Kay, but since my mom has started working for them, I try a lot of the products. THIS. MASK. IS. AMAZING. Once you put it on, like a regular mud mask, as it dries it starts to show the areas that it's targeting. Once I wipe it off my face, I feel SUPER clean and smooth. If you're interested in this mask just message me and I can put you in contact with my mom, if you don't already have a MK consultant. ;)

imPress Nails
 I'm not one to go out and get my nails done. I just usually paint them at home and keep them short. With my job I am constantly working with alcohol, and other chemicals, as well as, working with my hands all day long. These are PERFECT for when I am going out or have something special planned. I will sometimes wear them to work but they don't usually last the "2 weeks" that the box says. For me, it's at max one week. But they're only about $5/6 and totally worth it. There are SO many different prints and shades, as well as, nail shapes! And the plus is you don't need glue to put them on or any special type of remover to take them off. THEY PEEL OFF. 

Tarte Lip Paint (mini) 
 My blog is all about the cheaper brands of makeup and skincare. Well, this is one of those higher end brands but the MINI version. Which is cheaper than the full size AND you get two! I am obsessed with the ones I have and keep them in my purse. I can put a shade on in the beginning of the day and just have to touch up once! The pack that I got, can't remember the names, but one is neutral and the other is a bit darker for night time. 


I didn't plan to put any pictures up but if you have anything you want me to post a picture of, including my nails, JUST LET ME KNOW! I did post the links tho!

 

Simply Ageless

  Many of us want that flawless, wrinkle free, fresh skin.  Whether we are 20 years old or 60 years old we want to look as young as possible or to just simply age the best.  Well believe it or not it's not just all in those creams or serums.  You have to take care of your skin and keep it clean, moisturized, and protected from the sun.  There are a bunch of different treatments out there for you, but this is an easier and informative solution to help you with those fine lines and wrinkles. 

  My skin care routine is fairly simple but it takes care of business.  I simply wash my face in the morning, alternating days, with a face scrub like St Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub, which is 100% natural, paraben free and sulfate free or Neutrogena's Deep Clean Cream Cleanser.  Every once in awhile I will use a toner after I wash my face, if I do, it's been Neutrogena's Pore Refining Toner.  After I wash my face and/or splash my face with toner, I will moisturize it with Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer, and this also has the bonus of a SPF-15, which helps with blocking out those UV rays from the sun which can cause wrinkling. I also like this moisturizer because it helps even out my skin tone, I have fairly red cheeks, and this helps calm it down a little.  Honestly, that is all I do in the morning before applying my makeup.  At night, sometimes all I do is use Neutrogena's Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes and my moisturizer, and that gets the job done. This has been my routine for a good while now and I seem to have pretty damn good skin when it comes to having wrinkles! Granted I'm only 23...

  The key is to make sure you protect your skin the best that you can.  Every month or so, I'll give myself a facial, and use masks and tea-tree oil on harsh spots on my face to keep it clear of blemishes. The masks usually help for hydration and radiance.  You don't want to use a facial scrub everyday because it can wear down and damage the areas on your face where the skin is sensitive, therefore, causing wrinkles.  A scrub could be used every other day, or once a week if you have dry skin.  Make sure you always keep your face hydrated and use moisturizer at least twice a day and it's BEST if you use the moisturizers with at least SPF-15 in it.  And last but not least, just make sure you always clean your skin. Wash your face at least twice a day, whether it's with a cleansing towelette or cleanser, and I've always been told sleeping in your makeup makes you age faster and we don't want that!


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