SKINCARE INGREDIENTS: Bifida Ferment Lysate
Last But By No Means Least….Bifida Ferment Lysate I love skincare ingredients! I love discovering new ones, learning about their benefits, then using them and seeing if they match their hype. Skincare ingredients offer many benefits that can help improve your skin’s overall health and appearance. Numerous skincare ingredients are available, each with its unique […]
BABY DIAPERS…WHO KNEW?
Baby diapers and muslin cloths are helping my irritated skin be less irritated….. I have been using muslin cloths or cloth baby diapers to dry my face for a few months and don’t see myself returning to regular towels. Since first posting this, I have grown to love them even more. To recap: I have […]
SKINCARE INGREDIENTS: SNAIL MUCIN
I love skincare ingredients! I love discovering new ones, learning about their benefits, then using them and seeing if they match their hype. In a class last quarter, each of us had to do a presentation on three different skincare ingredients each class. It was a great way to discover new ingredients. When I look […]
SKINCARE INGREDIENTS: PEPTIDES
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that play a role in skin health. When applied topically, peptides can stimulate collagen production, improve skin elasticity, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. I switch between Vitamin C Serums and Peptide Serums in my AM routine. And sometimes I use both! Who does peptides […]
TWO GREAT CLEANSERS
At the end of last year, The Ordinary announced it would release six new products, two being cleansers. I wasn’t thrilled as I hadn’t had great luck with their Squalane Cleanser. I love The Ordinary skincare brand. Do all of their products work for me? No. But being that they have so many products, a […]
Colored Mascaras
For Christmas, my very hip daughter wanted some colored mascaras. She wanted blues, reds-anything other than brown or black. While snooping through her bathroom while she was off at college, I found one of the tubes and thought, why should she be having all the fun? So I tried on the purple mascara, thinking I […]
I lOVE TUBING MASCARAS
Tubing mascaras wrap around the lashes, so there isn’t any smudging or flaking during the day. They also don’t require any makeup remover or harsh tugging and rubbing to remove. They instead slide off with warm water and some gentle pressure. While conventional mascaras use waxes or oils, tubing mascaras use polymers that coat each […]
WOW BROW GEL
Because of the grey hairs popping up in my brows, I color them. However, there is a time between when I have time to color them and the greys reappearing. I love to use these tinted brow gels from Elf, WOW Brow Gel, during that time. They go on easy and don’t flake or clump. […]
MY ZIIP
An At Home Nanocurrent and Microcurrent Facial Toning Device When I want to see a lift in my face, my ZIIP is what I reach for. The Ziip is a handheld at-home device that delivers nano-current and microcurrent to the skin. The benefits are twofold, as you will see immediate and long-term results. The effects […]
Friday’s Class Face and A New Cleanser
No skincare/makeup, as we are practicing facials in class.Basic Skincare, but I did my @ziip before class.I try to do it at least three times a week.While my treatment plans vary, I always do The Founder’s Favorite. Cleanser-The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser Sunscreen-Tocobo Bio Watery Sunscreen AND A NEW CLEANSER THAT I LOVE…. The Ordinary […]