Skincare: Brighter, Softer + Gentle One of the most important things I’ve learned about skincare, after battling acne for years, it’s that gentle is the way to go. Even if you know your skin can “tolerate” a lot, gentle is the only way to go. I also used to think that I could scrub my skin problems away. Then I became best friends with AHA and BHA products and kissed mechanical exfoliation goodbye. No more drying cleansers, no more beady…
Even though I enjoyed going makeup-free for the majority of the month, I couldn’t stay away from it for an entire time. I remember about 6-7 years ago, BareMinerals products were the only makeup products I’d reach for. Their original mineral powders were just so amazing, that I didn’t feel the need to use anything else. It’s really cool to see how the brand has grown over the years. One of their newest products is BarePro Performance Wear Liquid Foundation ($34)*.…
This summer is a first one I’m experiencing with acne-free skin- and I have to say that going makeup-free never felt this good. These ridiculously high temperatures mean that I actually stay away from makeup on most days, but some things (like mascara, or a bit of a bronzer) I just can’t say “no” to. Coola’s BB Cream in Light/Medium is an ideal product for those no-makeup days. It’s incredibly hydrating, has SPF30, very lightweight and gives minimal coverage- my…
Mostly skincare this month, I’m afraid. My skin has this weird thing when it comes to micellar waters- it’s either indifferent to them, or they make it break out in huge, red, blotchy hives. Toward the end of my acne treatment, which left me with horribly dry lips, I discovered that micellar water does wonders to dry and cracked lips. Sometimes exfoliating isn’t an option (when lips are bleeding and extremely sensitive) but having those dry bits hang around isn’t…
June was all about bright lips and light bases. I’m overjoyed at the fact that I can once again wear matte lip products. It’s the little things, guys. Physically, I’ve been in so much pain since my accident that I’ve decided to only pay attention to and do things that make me happy. That includes makeup. Hey, I might feel like crap, but that doesn’t mean that I have to look it, too. Maybelline’s new Superstay Matte Ink Lip Colors…