Dry Skin Winter Must Have Products & My New Hair!!!

It's that time of year when it becomes much colder and far more dry out and if you are anything like me and suffer from dry skin then you know that finding good products can often help with the dry skin symptoms. I have put together a list of products that are tried tested and true. These are the products I reach for to help me with my dry skin from head to toe.

I hope you find this video helpful if you are looking for a product to help or maybe you are looking to try something new! Don't forget to jump over to my beauty channel so you can like, comment & subscribe! 

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Perlier Volcanic Thermo Renewing Scrub

For the past week and a half I have been using the *Perlier Thermal Scrub and I have to say this is to date my absolute favorite body scrub. I have tried many different scrubs- some terrible, some ok, but nothing like this! It is a spa quality product that you can have at home in your shower and that is something that doesn't happen very often.

I have said it before and I will say it again I have extremely dry skin which makes it difficult to find products that can help soften, hydrate, and maintain. Over the years there have been a handful of products that can actually improve the quality of my skin type. The Perlier Thermal Scrub is a solution oriented product because in only a week and a half it has drastically improved the texture of my skin. Proof is in the product. Let's talk exfoliating...

At first glance this scrub is the most beautiful Caribbean ocean blue color that fully represents its spa like intended appearance. Let's be honest- appearance always adds that something special. The product's texture is a crystallized rock and is suspended in a skin softening gel base.

I also have to mention the scent of this product it's fresh and reminds me of the initial relaxation you get when walking into a spa-compliments the product very well.

 
Micro-nutrients extracted from volcanic rock and water from hot springs located in Italy makes this body scrub an exclusive experience. Large mineral particles combined with Thermal water transform the texture of the skin with the help of finer powders to remove unwanted dead skin cells while softening and hydrating. Even after leaving the shower my skin has stayed consistently soft throughout the day which speaks volumes for what this product can actually do. Often times shower scrubs remove dead skin cells, but rarely have the power to soften the skin and keep it soft throughout the day.

As I mentioned before I have noticed a huge improvement in the texture of my skin, but even more I have noticed that certain dry patches have been relieved. All in all this product is definitely a keeper. I will continue to use this scrub and highly recommend it to those who struggle with dry skin. A perfect product to pick up for the Fall | Winter season to help soothe the winter skin blues we all fall victim to.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

 6.7 fl oz. | 200 ml

Ingredients: AQUA (WATER), GLYCERIN, POLYETHYLENE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, PUMICE, SILICA, OLIVINE EXTRACT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CI 42090 (BLUE 1). 

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Hydroxatone Review

I am always on the look out for great skincare products. I truly believe that great skin is the foundation for looking/feeling great with or without makeup. When I was younger I always took the time to give my skin a basic wash and a good moisturize, but as the years go on I feel that it is really important to take the time to become more specific about my skin's needs.

I have extremely dry skin, sensitive skin. A tricky combination at times. At the moment I have a really great skincare routine, but I am always willing to try new products. For the past couple of weeks I have been using a new face cream- *Hydroxatone AM/PM Anti-Wrinkle Complex. Now it's no big surprise that I just had my birthday and turned the big 31. Now more then ever I think it's important to take the steps to prevent the attacks of aging. The best I can anyway and one way to do that is to use products that are going to help counteract those attacks.

This lotion peaked my curiosity because of the formula's features. Now I have only been using this lotion for a short period of time and I wanted to give my initial reaction and I will definitely do an update once I have used it all up so that I can give my long term review. For now let's talk about what I think thus far.

This face cream is a morning and night application that contains SPF 15. I think having a face cream with SPF is always a good idea. It adds extra protection against the sun's damaging effects. It also contains Hyaluronic Acid which is naturally found in the human body. This acid has the ability to retain moisture, increasing the skin's smoothness. Maytrixyl3000 helps promote natural levels of collagen, hyaluronic acid and fibronectin {a fibrous protein that binds to collagen}. Argireline is an anti-aging peptide {short chains of amino acid} that provides fast results.

Let's talk packaging. I think that the packaging is nice, your typical 1oz jar. I was really drawn to the cobalt blue color and I will say the jar is solid. Without a doubt well made. One thing I will mention that I have talked about before is having to dip fingers into a face cream jar. Make sure you are using clean fingers or a sanitized spatula to prevent bacteria growth.

The texture of the cream is silky and does a really great job of absorbing quickly into the skin without leaving a greasy aftermath. My skin feels really hydrated and I have experienced no burning or irritation, which speaks volumes because my skin is extremely sensitive. I also want to mention the scent. It has a sunscreen scent, which I really like. It's light and reminds me of summer days laying on the sand at the beach.

All in all I am really impressed with this cream. It feels luxurious, leaves my skin super hydrated, and I really like the texture of my skin this far. Whether you have mature skin or are looking to start the prevention steps of anti-aging this cream has my seal of approval. Would I try other products from this line based on my experience this far...Absolutely! My skins seems to really appreciate me using this product and if my skin likes it that's good enough for me.

You can check out the Hydroxatone AM/PM  Anti-Wrinkle Complex here.

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Current Skincare Routine: AM & PM

I have tried so many skincare products over the years, both drugstore and high end. The one thing I've found to be true is that you don't have to try something for very long before your skin will let you know if it likes the product or not.

At the moment I have a really great skincare routine that is working wonders for me and my skin. It's a combination of products from different lines. I have tried a product line and stuck within that line, but I always find that one product line can't be exceptional at every product. So I like to mix and match.

Check out my video below to see what I use for my morning and evening skincare routines. These few product really get the job done to help hydrate and nourish my dry skin, without being harsh or abrasive.

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philosophy Face Cleansers · Macy's Face Moisturizers · Kate Somerville Face Moisturizers

Rave Review: Kate Somerville Goat Milk Cream

I have been using a new face cream for about the past month and I am hear to tell you ALL about it. I am so in love with this product. After hearing really amazing reviews and I had to try it for myself. I am very particular about what goes onto my skin. The reason being that my skin is hyper-sensitive and very dry. The wrong product can throw my skin into a downward spiral.

I usually do allow myself to spend more $$ on skincare products, because I feel like they are the basis for how your skin will look not only without makeup but with makeup as well. It is your canvas, your foundation. The reason I talk about pricing right off the hop is because this little gem runs around $55.00USD for 50ml | 1.7 fl oz. 

I know how shelling out that much for a face cream can seem outrageous, but that's why product reviews are so great. They aid future purchasers in making buying decisions. So I hope you find this review helpful.

Let's get it out of the way and talk about the packaging. After all I am a sucker for great packaging, especially when it comes to skincare. One amazing feature of this product is in fact the packaging. Not just because of the beautiful lavender jar, but take a closer look when you remove the lid to see why I love it.

The skincare friendly packaging is because the pump keeps the product inside the jar contamination free. You don't have to dip your fingers in and the product itself exposed to the air. This can lead to all kinds of skin problems if bacteria gets into the product. I also love this specific pump because it gives you just the right amount of product each time to cream your entire face. 

I also love this cream, because of the goat milk ingredient, which contains Lactic Acid. Lactic Acid is a natural exfoliant, helps with hyper-pigmentation and improves the overall texture of the skin. There is Jojoba and Avocado, which help to soften and hydrate the skin. Aloe to calm the skin while Grapeseed Oil acts as a antioxidant to protect the skin from free radicals.

I will say that after using this cream for the past month or so I do notice a big difference in the texture of my skin. It is so much softer and I do notice that my skin feels and looks really hydrated. I use it in the mornings after I have cleansed my face and I love how light the cream is and how quickly it absorbs. Yet after creaming my face my skin feels almost like I have a had a facial. It's miraculous.

Before I purchased this product I had heard all these wonderful things, but there was one downfall and it was the scent. I kept hearing that it was awful, but I honestly don't mind it at all. I will admit it does have a organic milky scent, but nothing too over the top.

All-in-all I am extremely happy that this product turned out to be all everything I heard it was and more! I love that I was able to work it into my skincare routine and I will definitely continue to use this product. This product has also given me the confidence I needed to purchase other Kate Somerville products.

 I recommend trying this if you have dry-sensitive skin and are looking for a light, but hydrating moisturizer. I picked mine up at Sephora.

Kate Somerville Goat Milk Cream

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Products I've Used Up: Skincare,Makeup & More!

Happy Thursday! It is the end of the week and I can't wait to dive into the weekend. I have a feeling the pool might be involved again this weekend since it's been so hot here! What are you up to this weekend??

I had a really productive day today, I put up a new blog post! (Have you checked it out?) and I did some filming as well! 

Today's video is Products I've Used Up and whether or not I would repurchase them! I really like watching these videos so I thought I would give one a go!! I hope you like, give it a thumbs up if you do!!!

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Skincare Routine Update

I thought I would do an updated skincare routine, because it has been so long since my last one and so much has changed! I think it's really important to find what products work for the needs of your skin type. 

If you missed my last skincare routine click the link!

The products that I was using before were amazing products, but after a while I felt like my skin wasn't responding as well to them and so I decided to switch them out for new ones, which is really scary to me because I have impossible skin. My skin type is extremely dry and very sensitive. I very often have severe reactions to products just because of how sensitive my skin is, so finding products involves alot of trial and error. 

That being said I have found a routine that works really great for me and I thought I would share in case you are looking for a new routine and share the same skin type or sensitivities I do. This works for me, so please if you do try these new products be aware that every person is different and reacts differently, use with caution.

I though I would break it down to a morning and evening routine, which are very similar, but there are a couple of products that switch it up a bit!

Both of my skincare routines are based around a brand called Philosophy. This product line is amazing! It is so gentle, but really gets the job done!

My morning routine starts with a cleanser from the Philosophy line called purity made simple. I was a little skeptical of this product since I usually use milky cleanser, because I find that they are the most gentle, and this one is a foamy soap like cleanser. I will tell you that it is one of the most gentle cleansers I have used and really leaves the skin feeling like it has been deep cleaned without feeling like it took all your natural oils with it! It is a fragrance free formula and I really can appreciate this feature just because of my skin's sensitivity.

My next step can be one of two products, depending on what I am doing for that day. I will either moisturize with Origins- A Perfect World SPF 25 or Origins- Vitazing SPF 15. The Perfect World moisturizer is for days that I am just going to be doing minimal makeup, etc. It really is a beautiful moisturizer and I have to say I have fallen completely in love with the Origins brand. If I am doing full makeup I usually use the Origins Vitazing SPF 15. This truly is a unique product and I am going to be doing a full review on this product because it deserves the spotlight! So be sure to watch for that! The great features about these two moisturizers are that they are free of: 

- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan 

If you want to know more about these ingredients check out Skin Deep. This is a great site to know what ingredients really are about!

Once I am finished with my moisturizer I apply my eye cream. This is something new I added to my routine and I am so glad I did. I am obsessed with the Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream. It is so rich and luxurious and really gives my eyes a boost! It's a heavy eye cream, but so gentle at the same time and does not cause me any discomfort around the eye area.

Now my evening routine is pretty much the same steps, but a couple of products are swapped out. My cleanser is the same as my morning routine. Once I have completed my cleanser I use the Philosophy help me retinol night cream. I use this product three times a week. This is an anti-aging product that helps minimize pores, reduce wrinkles and skin discoloration, and helps improve the skin's overall firmness. Once I have applied help me, I apply a generous amount of my night cream. I use Philosophy's hope in a jar. I find that this moisturizers really perks up my skin and gives my skin a nice glow in the morning! I finish with my Bobbi Brown eye cream and I usually allow myself a bit more in the evening!

An extra step that really has helped my skin ten fold is the Philosophy Turbo Booster C Powder. This is a topical Vitamin C powder that can be applied directly to the skin on its own or you can mix it with your moisturizer, which is what I do and I can't tell you what this does for my skin. It leaves it healthy and glowing. I usually do this two to three times a week and will probably do it more throughout the winter, because my skin really tends to tighten up throughout the winter. This product helps protect against free radicals from the environment and also helps with hyper-pigmentation. If you are looking for a pick me up product for your skin, this is definitely the product!

Another product that I love love love and I am so happy that I introduced it into my skincare routine is the Sirius Sonic Skincare System. I don't want to go to in depth with it, because I am going to be doing a review on it very soon, but it has changed my life completely! Check them out online and be sure to watch for my review!

 My skincare routines really work so well for me right now and I can't rave enough about each product! It really has turned my skin around and brought it back to life! I have purchased all of my products through Sephora with the exception of the Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream which was purchased through Nordstroms.

Watch for my upcoming reviews and if you have tried any of these products please share your experience with them!!

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