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By far, my favorite purchase for the month is my Clarisonic Mia 2. I love the way my skin feels and looks after a couple of weeks of use. I use it morning and night and couldn't be happier. I have also noticed that I am less oily than normal. The true test is coming in the summer months when I produce more oil in my t-zone than some off-shore oil rigs!
My second favorite for the month is the Make Up For Ever HD foundation and powder. I bought it a couple of weeks ago at Sephora and the color chosen for me (by the sales associate) #120 Soft Sand. I bought the kit for $79 which included the Microfinish Powder, application brush and High Definition Primer. I was unsure about switching to a liquid foundation from my all time favorite MAC Studio Fix. I am impressed with the coverage and the look of my skin with the HD foundation. My face also photographs much better in this foundation. I do have to reapply in the middle of the day, but that isn't unusual at all for me. I've given the primer a shot but I don't think it's that great. I'm going to try it with my Smashbox Antishine to see if there is a difference.
Much Love!
L
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Sunday, March 4, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Clarisonic & Birchbox!
What an exciting week!! So much to talk about! Valentines Day, my birthday, AND I finally got a Clarisonic Mia 2 AND the wait is finally over for me at Birchbox!
Let's talk about the Clarisonic Mia 2 (I'll try to post pics). I looked at the regular Clarisonic Mia and the Mia 2. I decided to go with the Mia 2 for two reasons: First, I liked the dual speeds. For my really oily skin and large pores, I wanted to be able to concentrate more on those areas at a higher speed. Secondly, the protective travel case that comes with the Mia 2. Sure, I could just travel with it in it's own bag or with my other cosmetics, but I really like the extra protection the case provides.
I picked it up my Clarisonic Mia 3 in pink at ULTA on Wednesday evening. I came straight home to plug it in to charge enough to use it right away. The first use, I was a little sloppy with it. I used too much water and too much facial cleanser. There was water everywhere! It even got in my eyes! I should have known better, but oh well. I have used it Wednesday evening, Thursday morning and evening and this morning. I can honestly say that already, my pores on my nose look cleaner and smaller. The pores on my cheeks and chin are cleaner and smaller as well - but for me, my nose area is the most noticeable. On Wednesday, I awoke to a large cyst-like zit coming up on my chin. I went over that area with the Clarisonic each day, and today, it is almost gone (without breaking the skin). I don't know if this is a coincidence or not, but I'm going to say no! It's probably a little of the magic of the Clarisonic. To say that I love the Clarisonic Mia 2 is an understatement! Clarisonic has a steep price tag, at $119 for the Mia, $149 for the Mia 2, $195 for the standard size and $225 for the one one with the body brush head. Either way you go, it's a great investment for your skin!! (as a side note: I've read a couple of reviews about the Clarisonic Mia actually reducing the look of wrinkles - so I'm going to be on the lookout for that - especially on my forehead as those wrinkles are starting to bother me a lot).
Clarisonic recommends that you change out the brush heads every three months or so. I'm not certain if this is with daily use or with a couple of times a week, but I'll need to gauge that as I go. So far, I am very happy with the product! (I also have the Sonicare toothbrush - made by the same company - and I love that too! My teeth feel great all the time - recommend that highly as well!).
On to other good news this week - my Birchbox wait is over!! I got the wonderful news via email on Wednesday, and I signed up almost immediately. My first box will probably be in March. I haven't decided if I'm going to do a video review, or just write reviews. I'm not all that technically savvy, but I'm willing to give it a try. I can't wait to get my first box!
I have ventured away from my MAC Studio Fix foundation and I bought Make Up For Ever HD Foundation. I was almost out, so I wanted to branch out a little bit and try something new. I bought the starter kit (very pricey at $79) but it included the setting powder, brush and primer. Today is my first day wearing it, so I'm not going to write a review just yet. I'm going to give it a week or two of daily use to write an effective review of the product.
That's all for now!
Much Love!
L
Let's talk about the Clarisonic Mia 2 (I'll try to post pics). I looked at the regular Clarisonic Mia and the Mia 2. I decided to go with the Mia 2 for two reasons: First, I liked the dual speeds. For my really oily skin and large pores, I wanted to be able to concentrate more on those areas at a higher speed. Secondly, the protective travel case that comes with the Mia 2. Sure, I could just travel with it in it's own bag or with my other cosmetics, but I really like the extra protection the case provides.
I picked it up my Clarisonic Mia 3 in pink at ULTA on Wednesday evening. I came straight home to plug it in to charge enough to use it right away. The first use, I was a little sloppy with it. I used too much water and too much facial cleanser. There was water everywhere! It even got in my eyes! I should have known better, but oh well. I have used it Wednesday evening, Thursday morning and evening and this morning. I can honestly say that already, my pores on my nose look cleaner and smaller. The pores on my cheeks and chin are cleaner and smaller as well - but for me, my nose area is the most noticeable. On Wednesday, I awoke to a large cyst-like zit coming up on my chin. I went over that area with the Clarisonic each day, and today, it is almost gone (without breaking the skin). I don't know if this is a coincidence or not, but I'm going to say no! It's probably a little of the magic of the Clarisonic. To say that I love the Clarisonic Mia 2 is an understatement! Clarisonic has a steep price tag, at $119 for the Mia, $149 for the Mia 2, $195 for the standard size and $225 for the one one with the body brush head. Either way you go, it's a great investment for your skin!! (as a side note: I've read a couple of reviews about the Clarisonic Mia actually reducing the look of wrinkles - so I'm going to be on the lookout for that - especially on my forehead as those wrinkles are starting to bother me a lot).
Clarisonic recommends that you change out the brush heads every three months or so. I'm not certain if this is with daily use or with a couple of times a week, but I'll need to gauge that as I go. So far, I am very happy with the product! (I also have the Sonicare toothbrush - made by the same company - and I love that too! My teeth feel great all the time - recommend that highly as well!).
On to other good news this week - my Birchbox wait is over!! I got the wonderful news via email on Wednesday, and I signed up almost immediately. My first box will probably be in March. I haven't decided if I'm going to do a video review, or just write reviews. I'm not all that technically savvy, but I'm willing to give it a try. I can't wait to get my first box!
I have ventured away from my MAC Studio Fix foundation and I bought Make Up For Ever HD Foundation. I was almost out, so I wanted to branch out a little bit and try something new. I bought the starter kit (very pricey at $79) but it included the setting powder, brush and primer. Today is my first day wearing it, so I'm not going to write a review just yet. I'm going to give it a week or two of daily use to write an effective review of the product.
That's all for now!
Much Love!
L
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Spa Night!!
So, last night, I splurged on myself and get a facial, mani & pedi at the day spa by my house. I really shouldn't wait that long to do that for myself. Especially since my skin is so oily. The facial was oh so awesome. It was relaxing. She started with a face massage, with some steam. She then used a Clarisonic brush on my face, neck and upper part of my chest. I wasn't really sure about that, but she said that for a lot of women, we remember to wash our face, but forget about our neck and chest....which is really where the face begins. From there, she massaged my shoulders, upper back, heck and head. It was such a relaxing experience and good for my skin. I need do this more often for sure!!!
I also spoke to her about a Clarisonic for home use. She highly recommended it and she reinforced what I had kind of already decided. I was going to get one anyway. They sold them at the salon, but I didn't buy it there. I'm going to go to Ulta or Sephora for it - that way I'll get points for it. The new Clarisonic Mia 2 is $149 and it also has a travel case. I can't wait to get it and use it regularly. I'm super excited to see an improvement in my skin.
The Dermalogica Clearing Mattifier was also recommended by the lovely lady doing my facial. Again, they sold it at the salon, but I get points at Ulta and Sephora, so I'll buy it there. I really want a sample that I can try for a couple of days first. That stuff is $42, I don't want to spend that kind of money on something that may not work. Looks like a stop in the make up store is in the plans for today!
I'll update when I get samples or my Clarisonic!
Much Love!
L
I also spoke to her about a Clarisonic for home use. She highly recommended it and she reinforced what I had kind of already decided. I was going to get one anyway. They sold them at the salon, but I didn't buy it there. I'm going to go to Ulta or Sephora for it - that way I'll get points for it. The new Clarisonic Mia 2 is $149 and it also has a travel case. I can't wait to get it and use it regularly. I'm super excited to see an improvement in my skin.
The Dermalogica Clearing Mattifier was also recommended by the lovely lady doing my facial. Again, they sold it at the salon, but I get points at Ulta and Sephora, so I'll buy it there. I really want a sample that I can try for a couple of days first. That stuff is $42, I don't want to spend that kind of money on something that may not work. Looks like a stop in the make up store is in the plans for today!
I'll update when I get samples or my Clarisonic!
Much Love!
L
Friday, January 20, 2012
Products, Products and more Products!!
I'm such a sucker for beauty products. I am always searching for my next favorite thing!
For a little about me, I'm a 40 year old mom of two that works full time outside the home. I have oily skin on my face, but the rest of my skin is dry. As a 40 year old with oily skin, this creates it's own unique situation, as most women my age are using heavy night creams and are in need of moisture and skin firming features. But since my face is so oily, it's hard for me to use those. I also live in a suburb of Dallas, TX, where it's hot and humid a lot. That usually makes my make up slide right off my face in the summer months. I am also prone to some mild acne, some regular acne, and some are those big tumor-like zits. My quest is to find the perfect foundation or primer/foundation combination that will last at least until lunch time and share my finds with the internet!
I'm currently using Smashbox Anti-Shine each and every day under my foundation. It works well, and I can usually make it until mid-day before I need to reapply or touch up my foundation. I use it under my MAC Studio Fix foundation. MAC rocks!!
Highly recommend Smashbox Anti-shine if you have a hard time keeping your foundation in place!
My other new find/obsession is the Urban Decay NAKED eye shadow palette. I can't believe that I have come to the NAKED palette-party so late, but I'm glad I arrived! For a pale-skinned red-head, I'm super excited to have an eye palette that is full of colors that I can wear!! So many manufacturers have created palettes that have beautiful colors in them. But over the years, I haven't used half of the colors or palettes that I've purchased.
From left to right the colors are: Virgin, Sin, Naked (matte), Sidecar, Buck (matte), Half Baked, Smog, Darkhorse, Toasted, Hustle, Creep, Gunmetal. There is not one color in this palette that I will not use! Love it!!
Next week, the NAKED2 palette comes out. It will take everything I have not to run out and buy it! But, I'll have to wait another week or two (or more) for that purchase.
Much Love!
L
For a little about me, I'm a 40 year old mom of two that works full time outside the home. I have oily skin on my face, but the rest of my skin is dry. As a 40 year old with oily skin, this creates it's own unique situation, as most women my age are using heavy night creams and are in need of moisture and skin firming features. But since my face is so oily, it's hard for me to use those. I also live in a suburb of Dallas, TX, where it's hot and humid a lot. That usually makes my make up slide right off my face in the summer months. I am also prone to some mild acne, some regular acne, and some are those big tumor-like zits. My quest is to find the perfect foundation or primer/foundation combination that will last at least until lunch time and share my finds with the internet!
I'm currently using Smashbox Anti-Shine each and every day under my foundation. It works well, and I can usually make it until mid-day before I need to reapply or touch up my foundation. I use it under my MAC Studio Fix foundation. MAC rocks!!
My other new find/obsession is the Urban Decay NAKED eye shadow palette. I can't believe that I have come to the NAKED palette-party so late, but I'm glad I arrived! For a pale-skinned red-head, I'm super excited to have an eye palette that is full of colors that I can wear!! So many manufacturers have created palettes that have beautiful colors in them. But over the years, I haven't used half of the colors or palettes that I've purchased.
Next week, the NAKED2 palette comes out. It will take everything I have not to run out and buy it! But, I'll have to wait another week or two (or more) for that purchase.
Much Love!
L
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