Happy Friday Goddess! While planning my posts for the month, I decided a fun topic would be “MY FAVORITES!” I decided that every Friday I will share whatever my favorites are at the moment. This week, I am sharing my skincare fav’s. Lucky for you, it won’t be a long post, because I don’t wear a lot of makeup don’t own a lot of skin-care products and well, my favorites are my favorites. I don’t stray from them.
If only I had the time or patience
I wish I had the time and patience to do my makeup like some of the influencers I see on IG! Oh my! I mean, seriously! I only have Sasha at home, but for the mom’s who have three and four kids and have the time to contour, bronze, and highlight- all I can think is “where are her kids and can she come do my makeup?”
Thankful for my skin
I will tell you that I do think at my age (almost 48), I won’t go out of my house without a few things on my face. I feel like a little bit goes a long way, but it does start with skin-care first. Because I take such good care of my skin I do believe it’s the reason I don’t need a lot of makeup. I don’t have dark circles under my eyes, I don’t have greasy or overly dry skin. I don’t have deep lines or wrinkles. I DO however get the occasional hormonal zit and they always appear in the same place. Around my jaw line is where these head-size zits pop up. I am very self-conscious of them, simply because I was never the girl who had acne or black-heads. When I get one, I feel like it’s as big as my head!
Peter Thomas Roth
Peter Thomas Roth Acne Clearing Wash 2% Salicylic Acid
When it comes to washing my face, I will tell you right now, I can be half asleep, but if I have any sort of makeup on, I will get up and wash it off. I live in the gym. On the days I don’t workout I still sweat because I am constantly demonstrating exercises. I love the feeling of having a clean face.
I first discovered this line way back in the day when I worked for Equinox. The Spa used this line along with Yonka. I use this simply because I have tried so many other face washes and my skin gets along with this face wash. I don’t get red or blotchy after using it. It also keeps those annoying zits at bay!
I was so happy to see that their new formula is Paraben free! It’s got a light scent but best part is that it has Maximum strength 2% Salicylic Acid which helps eliminate my hormonal breakouts. It’s honestly the first face wash that gets off all of my makeup as well!
QRxLabs
I have been using glycolic pads since I met Terry Conrad back in 2008. She’s the GURU of BOTOX and FILLERS. She is the reason I love my face and my skin! Back to the glycolic pads.
If you want to exfoliate have brighter skin, reduce signs of aging and slow down the fine lines and wrinkles, well then Goddesses, you need glycolic resurfacing pads. There are a gazillion different brands out there. Right now, I am loving these. If you never used them, I would start with a 10% glycolic pad. I’ve been using them for so long, I am using a 20% pad. I started off using them once a week. Now I can handle using them two-to three times a week. After my shower, I tone my skin, then gently use one pad for my whole face.
These glycolic pads have Vitamins B5, C & E – which are Powerful antioxidants. They also contain Allantoin and Green Tea & Calendula Extracts – Allantoin will help soothe and protect your skin. Calendula and green tea extracts act as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents.
Whatever you do, DO NOT use them in the morning before you go outside. Don’t use them at night and then go in the sun the next day without lots of SPF! Keep your face OUT of the sun!
Leland Francis
I’m smitten by this face oil! Completely in love! I stumbled upon this oil on Amazon one day. My skin tends to be on the drier side, even with moisturizers. When I get out of the shower, I immediately tone with Whish Toning Spray (see below).
Once that sets in, I take my Luxe Oil Dropper and drop 4 drops on the tips of my pointer and middle finger. Pressing it gently into my face starting with my forehead, I press across. My cheeks and chin come next. The smell is divine! With a crazy combo of vitamins and antioxidants, I can only hope it will help to keep my skin glowing!
Wouldn’t you know? It was meant to be!
Why?? Oh because Luxe Face Oil is natural, cruelty-free, vegan, and made in small batches.
Argan Oil assists with improving skin texture and tone
Rose Hip Oil works to moisturize and restore softness to the skin naturally.
Evening Primrose Oil provides soothing, anti-inflammatory properties for sensitive skin and naturally minimizes environmental damage while helping to restore elasticity.
As you can see this little bottles offers a powerhouse of antioxidants and naturally plumps the skin.
ISH
I love this tinted moisturizer! It not only hydrates but also perfects my skin and leaves it with a beautiful glow.
I’m not into a lot of makeup, and I especially don’t dig heavy products on my skin. This one is lightweight and offers a buildable formula.
After I wash my face, I tone it and moisturize, I take half a pump and warm it up in my fingers, once the color begins to change from white to tan, I apply it to my face in a circular motion. When you first pump some onto your fingers, it comes out white, don’t panic. Once you rub it in your fingers it starts to turn the tint you desire.
The few things I look for in beauty and skin products are:
Cruelty-Free, Paraben Free, Sulfate-Free
Arbonne
Got You Covered Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Sunscreen
The ONLY powder forme! I use this powder as a bronzer. Something to give me some color!
It truly goes on perfect and just gives me the right amount of color.
It’s a feather-light mineral powder foundation to conceal imperfections and provide buildable coverage. This “no makeup” feel formula helps prevent moisture loss and creates a shine-free finish. I never look cakey or like I have layers of makeup on.
Hourglass cosmetics
Stumbled upon this brand out in Venice Beach one night on vacation in California this past summer. My mascara exploded on the flight, so I was desperate to find one. One that didn’t have garbage ingredients. I didn’t even go near a CVS, simply because I refuse to put any toxic stuff on my face and especially my eyes!
When I walked into this gorgeous store, I immediately fell in love! The woman who helped me told me that this mascara is insane and will make my eyelashes look long and full!
She wasn’t kidding!! As soon as she put it on me, I noticed the volume and lift.
Obviously, I loved this company because it’s formulated without
• Parabens Fragrance Gluten Sulfates Nanoparticles Phthalates Synthetic
Dyes Oil Silicone D5 GMOs Vegan-friendly
• Not tested on animals
Whish
I always use toner when I wash my face. I may even spray toner on my makeup to set it when I am done. I love the mist feeling. I love the smell. I love how gentle this toner is.
The bottle is filled with rosehip oil and thyme leaf extract, which help keep your skin cells healthy. Rose oil extract and lavender flower extract will hydrate and calm your skin. It works for me because I usually get so red after washing my face. The inflammation can be tamed by the organic cucumber and marigold extract. Just spray away! Use it after a shower, after a workout or once you apply your makeup! AHH!
BIO OIL
Who doesn’t use Bio-Oil, is what I want to know? I started using this years ago when I got my first set of implants. My surgeon went through my nipples, so my scars are minimal, however, to make them even more minimal, I started to use this oil. I love the smell and how it feels on my damp skin after a shower. It’s pretty incredible and helps the texture of my skin. I Love that while it may go on looking like it would be greasy, it’s very light, and it immediately dries. My skin looks refreshed and supple.
Its formulation is a combination of plant extracts and vitamins suspended in an oil base. Bio-Oil has undergone safety assessments following the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Cosmetic Products. The toxicological profile, chemical structure, level of inclusion, and total level of daily exposure of each ingredient used has been assessed and deemed safe for use (including for use by pregnant women).
What I love:
It’s Clinically Proven Dermatologist Recommended + Hypo-allergenic
If you have the following, then get this stuff ASAP!
- Scars and stretch marks
- Uneven skin tone
- Aging and dehydrated skin
- After-sun treatment
- Bath oil
Key Ingredients:
- Vitamins A & C Calendula Lavender Rosemary Chamomile Oils
And there you have my skin-care favorites! I know I am forgetting some, but maybe I’ll just save them for next time!
