Hi dolls! So how was every one’s first full week into the new year?? How are you doing with the resolutions? What are your resolutions? My week has been fabulous, as I’ve had some time off from work and have been able to try some great products. This week’s review is all about skin care. I fully believe that good skin and skin care regimen is key to good looking make up. Now, we all may not have flawless skin but we can definitely do things to help it along the way. So, here a few of my picks that have really boosted my skin’s appearance and texture.
Elizabeth Arden Peel & Reveal Revitalizing Treatment: I may have found a super mask for my skin! This mask/peel made my skin super smooth, clear and vibrant! The cabernet grape seed extract is packed full of vitamins and antioxidants. The alpha and beta hydroxy acids sloughs off flaky patches and lifts away dullness. It minimized my pores, on my upper cheek bones and even helped reduce the look of my laugh lines. (Yes, I have laugh lines- due to genetics and my chubby cheeks). I can sometimes be so impatient but I let this dry completely for about 25 minutes and then peeled it off in an upward motion. The first thing I noticed was how extremely smooth my skin felt. When I applied make up, it went on so smoothly. I’ve had alot of compliments in the past few days about how smooth my make up looks and i truly think it’s because of the Peel & Reveal.
Origins’ A Perfect World Skin Guardian: You want to talk about a serum that makes your skin feel instantly smooth? This is it! This serum is packed with antioxidants to fight off free radicals, that are trying to make you age faster. The Skin Guardian has Silver Tip White Tea that helps with oxidation, deterioration and dehydration. It has a lovely scent, something kind of tropical but not too over whelming. I also love to use this serum as a primer for my make up. My make up just glides on after I’ve used the Skin Guardian. I’ve been using this for about 4 years and it’s still one of my top 3 serums!
MAC’s Mineralize Charged Water Revitalizing Energy: MAC has done it again and superbly! For about 2 years, I’ve been using their Fix Plus spray to set make up and freshen up my skin. Now, MAC just stepped up their game even more with the Charged Water spray. It enlivens and revitalizes the skin by using charged water and pure diamond powder. It has a beautiful scent, that I wish came in a body wash and perfume. It has humectants in it, that draw moisture to the skin for a “drink of water”, as I like to call it. Being pregnant, my skin is dry and itchy all over. So when I get out of the bath, I spritz my whole body down with this Charged Water and then put on my moisturizer. My skin feels supple and nourished and has a sweet smell that is not too over whelming for my heightened senses.
Origins’ Precipitation Extra: This body cream has been one of my top favorites every winter for 4 years now. It feels like butter melting into your skin and soothes every dry, flaky patch. It has Shea, Cocoa Butter and Aloe to replenish moisture to skin, as well as renew. Murumuru, mango, Kokum Butters and Boise Oils help repair the lipid barrier of the skin. It doesn’t leave the skin having an oily residue and has a perfectly clean scent. I even will recommend this for those living with eczema or psoriasis, as my grandfather had and loved this moisturizer. For all the pregnant ladies, try this on your belly for a soothing feeling.
The Body Shop’s Cocoa Butter Body Scrub: This is a very creamy scrub that smells like chocolate. It seems to melt into your skin as it warms up on your body and with water. It contains ground rice and almond shell powder that helps exfoliate. This scrub is not as harsh as a salt scrub may be to the skin (granted I like my salt scrubs in the summer when I tend to be more oily). The cocoa butter is full of antioxidants and essential fatty acids. What’s better than getting glowing skin and slowing the aging process of your skin?! I think many people just take care of their face with anti-aging products but it’s also key to your body’s skin. I don’t want to have a beautiful face but then can’t wear a tank, at 40 years old, because I have sun spots and wrinkles. This scrub also has organic soy oil which helps repair the moisture barrier, which gives you nourished and supple skin.
This week, take a few moments to really pamper yourself, mind, body and spirit. Take short breaks through the day to have peaceful thoughts. Exfoliate and take at least 5-10 minutes to really rub in your body cream. Take a nice walk around the park to lift spirits and get some fresh air and scenery. Most of all, reflect on your loved ones and what a great opportunity you have to love on them. This is the best thing to lift my spirits and put me in a great state of mind.
Love & Peace XOXO
Ericka
