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Makeup & Skincare that actually did something
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items I do not wear a lot of makeup- I find my staples and I keep them!
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I am 38 and as i'm getting older and my skin is changing, I can't make just any foundation work. I went through Giorgio Armani, Tom Ford (Which is a close second), Dior, Chanel - you name it, I tried it. This is my favorite and the one I buy repeatedly.
MAKEUP by Mario- SurrealSkin® Natural Finish Foundation
This blush. Everyone was talking about it and I just refused to try it. Until I was in Newport, Rhode Island and it was forced upon me by an amazing makeup artist at Sephora. I am in love and you'll never get this blush away from me. It is so smooth and such a nice texture! It's cream to powder and it's fabulous!
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush
My fully honest review- I love the red. I live for this red. I love how this goes on and is a very nice consistency that isn't too glossy or sticky. I JUST WISH IT LASTED LONGER! I keep buying because I love it but reapplying every 21 minutes is a bit rough.
Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick - Fenty Beauty
I worked for Dior many many (many) years ago and I would sell at least 5 of these a day. It's so pretty and feminine and it actually looks slightly different on everyone because of how it interacts with your natural PH level. My 3 year old has taken all of mine over and they're currently smashed into the caps so I need to purchase more!
Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm
Dior's mascara cannot touch this stuff. It is exceptional- my ONE critique is I wish it came in waterproof- there are times where If I had a sweaty day, I look in the mirror and it's on my eyelids.
Gucci- Mascara L'Obscur
Skincare
I am a firm believer in oil cleansing. My skin is amazing when I have my routine and the second I start skipping, it goes to downhill fast. The is the first product I use at night before bed.
Squalane + Antioxidant Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil - Biossance
This exfoliator has been in my life for about 4 months now and it's not going anywhere. There is a significant difference in my skins texture and overall glow after using this. My makeup goes on smoother and it seems to melt into my skin in a way that doesn't happen without this exfoliator.
Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator - Dermalogica
RUN to an online pharmacy and get this at the lowest percentage. Moisturize heavily and watch your skin transform. I had a rough go with my skin when I had my daughter and this completely transformed it within 6 weeks. It is a process- there is a period of a lot of dry skin. Drink water- lots! Moisturize, put on Tretinoin, then moisturize again! TRUST ME
Tretinoin (topical route)
I use this on nights I use Tretinoin, otherwise it's a bit too much for my skin and I will have a small breakout. If you're very dry, this could be the stuff for you!
rhode- Barrier Butter Intensive Moisture Balm -