Coconut oil: Full of proteins that rejuvenate skin, saturated fats that moisturize and reduce pores, and Vitamin E that helps repair and maintain skin, coconut oil contains everything the skin needs to maintain health. Government studies have concluded it’s both effective and safe as a moisturizer. I’ve been experimenting with oils for a month or so … Continue reading
This hair mask came highly recommended by several of the beauty bloggers I follow, so I tried this with high expectations. A “deep recovery” hair mask, it claims to be “so powerful, just a small amount is enough to restore dried out strands to be soft, lustrous, and shining in minutes.” You’re only supposed to … Continue reading
I’ve spoken before about my top 3 face cleansers for dry skin, but so far I haven’t actually done a skincare routine. So, here goes! As always, I have dry, slightly acne-prone skin. 1. Cleanser. I use Fresh’s Soy Face Cleanser or a cleansing oil when I have a lot of makeup to remove, followed … Continue reading
Smith’s Rosebud Salve: $7 at Anthropologie Doesn’t this have the most adorable packaging ever? Smith’s Rosebud Salve is a minor staple around the beauty blogs, and after tying it, I can say it’s mostly justified. The salve is a lovely bright pink color as you can tell and has a faint smell of rosebuds … Continue reading
Disclaimer: I have dry, mildly sensitive, acne-prone skin. Some of these may work well for those with other skin types. 1. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser. I LOVE Neutrogena as a brand – I think it’s one of the most effective and least skin-traumatizing out there – but I recommend this for … Continue reading
1. C. Booth’s Green Apple Microdermabrasion Scrub. This is an exfoliating scrub and is my second favorite skincare product of all time. After each use, including the first one, my skin is noticeably brighter, and just looks good – clear and I swear with tightened pores. It’s also surprisingly gentle – I try to treat my skin very well and … Continue reading
Two of my preferred brands, beauty giant Estee Lauder and tiny (comparatively speaking), mineral-loving Pacifica, both released new eyeshadow palettes this week that I am loving the look of. Pacifica came out with “Enlighten,” a set of four eyeshadows in gorgeous and versatile colors. $14 at Pacifica The shades are (from right to left): Urchin- An irridecent jeweled … Continue reading
