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Thursday, July 2, 2015

My Current Beauty Routine

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I haven't updated you all on my current beauty routine in awhile! If you have been following me since the end of last year you know that I had to basically start from scratch trying to find the right skincare regimen that wouldn't aggravate my eczema. But finally after trial and error I have found an awesome solid regimen that works great with my skin. I still have some mishaps once in awhile if I try a new product that my skin rejects but it goes back to normal much quicker than it had before.

Morning & Night

Eyes Essential Serum for detoxifying which helps with my dark circles and puffiness
Kate Somerville eye cream with helps with hydration and my dark circles

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Dior Capture Totale Eyes Essential // Kate Somerville CytoCell
Night

After I cleanse my skin I put this on, it helps with clearing up scarring and any hyper pigmentation I have from past breakouts, it also helps to prevent any future breakouts
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Morning & Night

Kate Somerville Eczema cream I use when my eczema gets irritated
Mario Badescu Oil Free Moisturizer I use as my daily moisturizer, it is lightweight and hydrates my skin nicely and never feels greasy
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Kate Somerville Eczema Therapy Cream // Mario Badescu Oil Free Moisturizer 
Morning

DreamSkin is what I put on after my moisturizer and sunscreen, it helps to seal it all in and correct surface issues on the skin like hyper pigmentation, lines, dullness, redness, pore size, uneven tone or texture

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Dior DreamSkin


In regards to my makeup routine, I have kept things pretty simple and have been enjoying the fact that I don't have to plaster as much product on my skin anymore to cover things up. Very exciting times!! I usually just use my Dior Hydra Life tinted moisturizer and then my Diorsnow BBeye cream/concealer for my undereye puffiness and darkness. They I pop on some bronzer and at times I will add some blush as well. For my eyes sometimes I will put on my NARS larger than life black eyeliner in the waterline/tightline and then maybe a winged line above the lashes or I will just slap on some mascara and be done with it. For my lips I usually go with one of my favorite reds or I will opt for my fave purple Dior lipstick in #786
So I have been keeping it quick and clean for my makeup and saving the dramatic or intricate stuff for the shoots I work on or the tutorials I do for you guys! 


What is your current beauty routine? Stepping it up or dialing it back?

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Friday, March 20, 2015

Product Review: Kate Somerville Eczema Cream





About 6 months ago, I finally went to a dermatologist. I touched base on this a bit in my 'My Everyday Makeup' video. I discovered that I had hormonal acne and eczema. Lovely, right? I went through every range of emotion then because one of the solutions was going on a pill everyday forever (not birthcontrol) or until I plan on having children. Then who knows what my skin is going to do when I go off of it. And I was just at that point where I was beyond fed up and had become a slave to my skin problems. 

Once I got through the anger and frustration my mood switched to aprehension in seeing if my new regimen would work. And finally it switched to hope when I started seeing the difference in my skin! 

After dialing back from the original regimen that the doctor put me on, I finally found a happy medium that didn't dry out my skin too much and was just as effective! The doctor gave me a prescription for a pretty expensive cream, which I was quite reluctant to get because I have so many products already and plus I had already gotten all those new products for my new regimen. So I set out to find a product comparable. 

I was working at Neiman Marcus one day and I love the woman at the Kate Somerville, so I figured I would ask her if she had anything sensitive enough for eczema. And miracles of all miracles Kate Somerville has this perfect Eczema Therapy Cream! I decided, hey its a fraction of the cost of the other cream so why not try it! 

My sister was visiting when I got this cream, and she decided to try it as well! We both loved it! It's not as strong as the prescription cream I could have gotten but it is the next best thing and doesn't cost nearly as much! She bought her own immediately! 

This cream has helped save my skin and my wallet. Now that warmer weather is just around the corner (hopefully) I won't need to use it as much, but I will have it for emergencies! 

If you suffer from eczema and need some relief, try this cream, it is wonderful! Definitely  a new staple for my skincare wardrobe!

What products have you found work for your eczema, if you suffer from it? 


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Monday, January 5, 2015

Getting Ready for Winter

Here are some great pieces to get you ready for the winter months ahead of us!


Stay cozy and stylish in these coats and cape!
Cheap Monday from Urban Outfitters Faux Fur Jacket on sale too!!

Image 1 of Noisy May Parka
Noisy May Parka via Asos on sale!!!

Topshop Check Print Cape via Nordstrom


Love Fate Cowl Neck Sweater via Nordstrom


Nasty Gal Bad Company Vegan Leather Leggings


Sole Society Lucky Brand Yorque on sale too!!!



Keep that complexion bright by getting rid of any dry dull skin.
Kate Somerville Gentle ExfoliKate

The winter is the best time to do any brightening to your skin because you aren't exposing your skin to the sun as much as during the summer.
Peter Thomas Roth Vitamin Sleeping Mask 


What are some of your winter essentials or things you are planning on adding to your wardrobe to survive the cold dullness of winter?







Monday, November 4, 2013

Advanced Skincare Wardrobe

Advanced Skincare Regimen

I use a more advanced skincare wardrobe, meaning I use a full range of products to keep my skin healthy and to prevent it from aging. Normally an advanced skincare wardrobe consists of a: cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, night cream, exfoliator, and a mask. 

Check out my Skincare Wardrobe:


Cleanser
Toner
Anti-Age Re-Densifying Serum
Embryolisse Anti-Aging Re-Densifying Serum -$75
or
Day Cream/Lotion

Night Cream
Exfoliator
Mask

If you already have a more advanced skincare regimen, Good Job! Keep up the Good Work! For those of you who don't, that is totally fine too! Not everyone is the same, just remember to stick to what you are comfortable with, but don't be afraid to push those borders and introduce new things into your skincare wardrobe.