Anyone who knows me wouldn't be shocked that this is my #1 product. I've vowed many times that if they ever discontinued it I would call, write and harass L'Oreal until they brought it back and I'm not bluffing. A big fluffy brush plus a great formula equals: my secret weapon; it will give you the lashes you've always dreamed of. It gives you soft, flexible lashes without flaking and it's very buildable. Sometimes I'll find them at CVS for 4.99 and I'm like "scooooore!" and then it's like supermarket sweep in there: I'm grabbing as many as I can before the buzzer sounds. By far it's the best thing that ever happened to my makeup routine. I'd fight you for the last tube I promise you.
This is my everyday face makeup that is definitely one of my staples. People always ask me what kind of makeup I use and I'm so happy to tell them about this. I've been using this makeup since 2004 and I've never gone back to anything else for my day makeup. I was stuck in my bed, sicker than sick, and all I could do was watch the food network and infomercials. I watched Liza Gibbons for over 2 hours and I either got sold or brainwashed but I bought it. To my surprise it worked just like they said it would and I had never used a product that worked so well for me. It gives great coverage especially when used with concealer and your skin will have a natural , healthy glow without looking made-up. It also reduced skin congestion and helped with my complexion. And yes, I have tried Bare Minerals (too cakey for me) and many drug store brands and this kicks all of their tails! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE.
I'm In The Mood For Scrub
I'll admit that I'm a exfoliating fanatic. I can't go but a few days inbetween scrubs and my skin feels so nice. There's nothing worse than dry skin and nothing better than beautiful glowing skin that is newly scrubbed and drenched in a good moisturizer. I had a few extra bucks after picking up my regular products at Bath and Body Works so I grabbed a couple of travel size goodies. Luckily I picked this out and I loved it! The perfect exfoliator! It's not too harsh but perfect for weekly scrubbin' and it has a nice little lather that leaves you feeling so clean. If I need an extra boost, usually monthly, I'll use this with my loofah gloves. The thing that really sold me was the smell. I said out loud "this smells like..... spa!" I love the smell of spa! Clean yet subtly perfumed and just an overall smell of being pampered (yes, that's what spas smell like to me :p)
Nail Magic
Yes people it really is magic; magic I tell you! My nails have always been a disgrace and I tried everything to make them long, healthy and strong but it never happened... until I found this. I don't know what the difference is between this and the rest of the nail strenghtening products but man does it work. You have to apply it daily for about 30 days but I saw a difference within a week and after that I didn't want to stop putting it on. I was deathly afraid that my nails would return to there previous state. My nails were NEVER so strong which allowed them to grow and for once my long nails were actually mine. I was so happy! I stopped using it so religiously and my nails, I believe, never went back to being as awful as they were. They won't stay super strong if you don't continue to use it as directed but I swear my nails were stronger and continue to stay that way. It might be another change I'm not aware of but I don't think it was a coincidence. I do know that while you are using it your claws are at their absolute best!
Physicians Formula Baked Pyramid Bronzer
Oh my gosh what would I do?!? The best thing that ever happened to me and my fake tanning self! It's the perfect facial bronzer: Not shimmery or glittery but not completely matte; it honestly gives you a nice beautiful "glow". I know that word has been beat to death but it's the only word I can think of to describe it. Luminous maybe? Anyway, they bake the product on terra-cotta tiles (as the name kind-of implies) and I'm not sure if that makes a difference with the product but I know there is nothing else like it. I don't feel extra cakey when I layered it over my other facial makeup and it comes through beautifully in photos. I am realizing they are disappearing from drugstores but I have been able to find it at Rite Aid and Longs Drugs. Whenever I find it in "Baked Bronze", the medium shade, I clean them out. It's what a girl has to do. #guidette problems.
I am addicted to this product, like, literally. I go to reach for a different kind of cleanser and my hand shakes and starts to veer off towards this bottle of GOLD. That only happens when I'm almost out , waiting for my new order to arrive and I'm hoarding it just in case the apocalypse happens before it gets here. Other than that I use this product every day, morning and night usually. It's a great makeup remover and it's not what you would think an oil cleanser would be. It's formulated to wash off when water is added so you are not left with a greasy face (although I am all about straight up olive oil cleansing too) and the makeup/dirt/impurities go right down the drain with it. I use this as a first cleanse at night to get all of my makeup off. I follow with a treatment cleanser, i.e. brightening, purifying, acne treatment, depending on my skin issue at the moment. If i'm super dry i will wash with a milk cleanser after but if my skin is feeling pretty normal I'll cleanse again with this. This is great for people who need moisture and can't have there facial oils stripped and also for people who can't stand to follow up with a moisturizer. I am all about following up with a serum and moisturizer but some people can't stand it (that would drive me crazy not to put anything on) and this cleanses your skin while moisturizing with olive oil; enough to where your skin isn't screaming for mercy after it is cleansed and dry. You apply this dry hand to dry face and work it in, breaking down your makeup and nourishing all at the same time. I like to work this in for about a minute before adding water to take it off. Anyone who is in need of nourishment and moisture will love this stuff and want to take it with them in the afterlife. In fact, add this to my list of things to bury me with..... and my flat iron please.
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Love the DHC Deep Cleansing Oil! I used to use this product and it really "takes the day off"!!!
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