Sunday, February 7, 2010

Even Skin Tone Regiment

This is a little regiment I have been testing out for the past few months. I recommend these products for people with sensitive skin, who are prone to breakouts, and slightly dry skin. They are listed in the order I use them throughout the day.

AVEENO Skin Brightening Daily Scrub About $5.00
Aveeno products in general are available at Ulta, CVS, Walmart, Target, Cosco, Walgreens, RiteAid, and Amazon.com; There prices also vary at different stores but not by much. The prices I list are from Ulta.



AVEENO Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer $16.49
Has SPF15 for your face when you go out. I use this after the Daily Scrub in the morning to calm my skin down. This product contains feverfew to reduce redness. Rated highly for people with sensitive skin


CLINIQUE Even BetterSkin Tone Corrector Serum $39.50
Available at any Clinique counter or clinique.com
This was a product I forgot to mention in my video but it plays a key role in helping the skin to even out. This serum are for people with normal skin type or even slightly oily. This product is available as a moisturizer also. I use this twice a day as instructed, once in the morning BEFORE moisturizer and once in the afternoon BEFORE moisturizer.



SPIFFY'S HOMEMADE TINTED MOISTURIZER haha CLINIQUE Even Better Foundation $24.50
Slightly pricey for a foundation, but worth it if you're really trying to even out your skin tone. I want it to last so I mix it in with other products. Available at Clinique counters and clinique.com
CoverGirl TruBlend Foundation $8.49
I was just browsing a local supermarket and picked this up. Do not regret it at all. Great coverage and dries to a smooth complexion. Affordable additive to my little concoction. Available at most drugstores.
MAC Fix + $18.00
I have always heard great reviews on this products unless there are people who spray too much and complain of the stickiness. Contains great ingredients to help your skin. On top of mixing it in, I use it to finish up my makeup. Available from MAC.


St. Ives Naturally Clear Apricot Scrub Around $4.00
Available at most drugstores or supermarkets.
So affordable!! I use this in the shower at night to exfoliate my skin and clean it out for the night. It is extremely gritty, so you really feel the clean after you use it. It does cause quite a bit of redness, but then again, that's why you use it at night!



AVEENO Clear Complextion Daily Moisturizer $16.49
Contains salicylic acid for blemish control. Another wonderful moisturizer, but because my skin is sensitive and reddens because of it, I use it at night.



Bath and Beauty Haul

First video!!!! I am so excited to start making videos to share my opinions on youtube. Here I will outline what I introduced in my clumsy and unorganized video.

LUSH - Solid shampoo in Godiva $9.25
http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/hair/solid-shampoos/godiva
I love this product, and I wish I remembered to use it everyday. The jasmine scent will stay for a couple of days even if you use other shampoos.

BENEFIT BadGal Blue Mascara $19.00
Available at Sephora and Ulta
Gorgeous color and not flashy at all. Thick brush to give you voluminous lashes.


CLINIQUE Even Better Foundation
Available at Clinique counter or website.
Beautiful coverage, and I do not use the product by itself. I have my own little formulation right now which I will share later. (Clinique + CoverGirl + MAC Fix+ = natural look)



YVES SAINT LAURENT Parisienne Eau de Perfume 1.6 oz $65.00
Available at Ulta, Sephora, and most department store fragrance counters
My favorite fragrance right now. Has scents of sandalwood, blackberry, and damask rose




E.L.F. Studio High Definition Powder $6.00
http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/face/powder/high_definition_powder
Sets your makeup in a flawless manner. And it's affordable! There was recently a 50% off promotion of the studio products and I bought 2 backups!!



MAC Feelin' Good Tinted Lip Moisturizer $14.50
Found it at a Nordstrom MAC counter, and I don't see it on the website now. It's from the Warm and Cozy collection.
Beautiful color, pink!!
PICTURE BELOW

MAC Brit Wit Creme Blush $18.50
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT156&PRODUCT_ID=879 and at MAC counter/store
Beautiful color, pink!! Great application

TOO FACED Natural Eye Palette $34.00
Available at Ulta and Sephora



TOO FACED French and Fabulous $??
I can't find it anywhere anymore :(


COASTAL SCENTS 88 Eye Shadow Palette $18.95
http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm/product/1677_122/88-piece-makeup-palette.cfm
Medium on the pigmented scale, great selection of matte and shimmer colors




COASTAL SCENTS 88 Ultra Shimmer Eye Shadow Palette $19.95
http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm/product/1667_122/ultra-shimmer-88-eye-shadow-palette.cfm
Medium on the pigmented scale, great selection of ultra shimmer colors



LUSH Cupcake Fresh Face Mask Around $5 I think
Only available at LUSH stores because they need to be refrigerated
When I said chocolate, I mean there's chocolate in it, and you can smell it!



Thanks everyone for reading! Comments appreciated!!!