Happy end of July! I am bringing back monthly favorites. Here is where I Highlight products I have been loving this past month. Here’s what I have been loving
Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Moisturizer with Niacinamide*
When it comes to a daytime moisturizer I am picky! It cannot be sticky, heavy, or greasy. I like it to plump my face up and add a little pep. This accomplishes it all for me. Just a tiny dab hydrates and plumps my skin for the day. It layers well under sunscreen and makeup. Avoid if you are sensitive to fragrance and keep out of the sun with the clear jar. But overall, solid product.
*I received this product from my partnership with Octoley.com
I just received this product less than a week ago but I am already obsessed. The aesthetic, the smell, the texture, the packaging, and the performance. All stellar! One of the best hair oils I have used. Hydrating but lightweight, and little residue on my hands after applying(one of my biggest pet peeves with hair oil.) I like to put most of the products on my ends and work up to my scalp. That way my ends are hydrated and my scalp(which is very oily) does not get weighed down.
I know it’s the most millennial thing to stan glossier but I’m sorry, I love Glossier! This by far my favorite potted concealer. I have been using it for over a year, but wanted to give it a S/O for being the only makeup product I regularly use during quarantine. I just pat a little under my eyes and whatever spots I want to cover that day. And poof! Perfect skin for your zoom call. It’s creamy, which I like for my dry under eyes, but the formula may not work with oilier skin. Also shade range could be 1000x better.
On my worst days this is the only skincare product I use. Simple, quick, and effective. With regular use I do notice lightening of dark spots and a brighter complexion, but I like how it makes my skin look more hydrated and healthy. The texture is more on the thicker side. More similar to an essence than a toner. Which is why I like to apply it like an essence. Putting a few drops in the palm of my hand and patting it into my face until dry.
This has been my go-to sleeping mask. full of antioxidants, peptides, and brightening ingredients that ‘help you achieve maximum glow with minimum effort’ I love a good sleeping mask that make you wake up with glowing healthy looking skin. Similar to my favorite YTTP mask, but gel like texture makes it lighter and easier to absorb. Also just a beautiful product to look at. Does contain lavender oil so avoid if you are sensitive.
Beauty Bio RADIANCE VITAMIN E + ROSEHIP SEED FACIAL OIL
A great oil blend especially if you love rosehip seed oil. But unlike using pure rosehip oil it’s much lighter and great oil blend for the day! A little pricey, but a little goes a long way. And love the none clear packaging!
Co-Q10 is one of my top 5 favorite skincare ingredients. An antioxidant that hydrates and helps fight skin concerns connected with sun and pollution exposure(anti-aging, though I don’t love that term.) An underutilized ingredient so I was grateful to find the inkey lists affordable serum. lightweight, and easily absorbed.
Hello Everyone! In my previous post I mentioned how I frequently repurchased YTTP products. As someone who owns more skincare and beauty products than a person needs, I rarely repurchases products. Honestly, I rarely use products up before they go bad. I try to minimize waste by giving products away to friends and family and have been on a low/no buy since late last year. But there are still those products as soon as they run out I always repurchases.
So here are some of the products I have now repurchased at least twice and have every intention of buying again once they run out.
My life was changed when I discovered micellar water back 2016. To those unfamiliar, Micellar water is made of purified water, hydraters like glycerin, and mild surfactants that create a solutions that feels like water, but breaks down and removes makeup with ease. It was almost like magic. Even the most stubborn waterproof mascara was no match for bioderma on a round cotton pad. It is gentle enough to use on my eyes, even with my contacts still in. It became a regular part of my skincare and makeup routine, where I regularly use it to clean up winged liner and my lip line. It’s been a regular staple in my life for four years.
I have tried other brands of micellar water, including the famous Garnier dupes, but nothing compares to the original. Yes, it’s pricier than other brands but it’s still affordable and a bottle will last you forever! Highly recommend buying it in pump form at least once. Though harder to find in the states(beautylish offers it a few times a year) it’s a much better delivery system and the pump can be put on non-pump bottles(I have been using the same pump for 2 years now)
I am not quiet about my love of acid toning. It completely transformed my face. And one Tarte knockout is definitely my favorite AHA/BHA acid toner. People claim it’s a dupe for the famous P50 lotion for a fraction of the price. I have not tried P50, but can testify that Knockout is worth it’s hype. It helps with texture, acne, dark spots, you name it! It is not for everyone and HIGHLY recommend getting a sample or the trial size first.
This product is STRONG. In smell and strength. It seems odd to put this on a repurchased list because a bottle will last you forever!! Especially when you only use it a few times a week(would not recommend daily use because you risk over exfoliating.) However, after over a year of use I decided to replace it with a fresh bottle.
This, like knockout, was repurchased not because I used it up but it lasts so long even with consistent use that I used it long past the expiration date. Luckily, it’s a inexpensive product but with that low price you get a high quality product.
This potent hyaluronic acid penetrates your skin deep and hydrates and plumps from within. It’s a tricky product to figure out at first. So here’s a quick tutorial. Dampen your face, either with a facial spray or water. Then take a dime sized amount of the lotion and rub it all over your face. After it is equally distributed start patting it in until your face absorbs it. It will feel weird, though slapping yourself can be kinda fun, but this is the best way to apply hyaluronic acid to ensure the product is not pulling moisture out of your skin.
Vitamin C serums are a tricky thing. The most effective of them contain pure vitamin c in the form of ascorbic acid, which will brighten your skin, fade dark spots, and even help your sunscreen effectiveness. The issue is AA is a very stubborn ingredient. Everything from light, water, and air will decrease its potency until it fully oxidizes, making it useless and dangerous for your skin. Some people prefer alternatives serums that use vitamin c derivatives(your body transforms them into AA when absorbed) because they last longer and are fairer in price, but they are not as effective as straight AA.
So when purchasing a Vitamin C serum it’s important to consider stability, which I previously believed required sacrifices. The product was going to be expensive due to its advanced formula, it might smell bad because the potent ingredients, it might be sticky or gritty making hard to absorb.
That was until I discovered the Stratia C+C serum. At only $25 this 15% Vitamin C serum(10% AA and 5% VC derivative) paired with a healthy dose of Coq10 utilizes a waterless formula by using evaporating silicones(silicones are safe! I will fight you on this). How does it work? You slide the silky formula(similar to a pore filling primer) all over your face. Then the silicones will evaporate from your faces while leaving behind all the active ingredients to be absorbed. I recommend waiting about 5 minutes after applying to guarantee effectiveness. It’s a revolutionary product that isn’t unpleasant to use and offers results!
I just love this body wash. It provides a nice clean with a divine scent and a steal at only $7. It is the only body wash I use anymore and I have been through countless bottles. Highly recommend! Also available in other scents if this one is not for you.
This is not about a particular brand or product. I’ve just developed a love of gel eye patches! They are great for dry skin winter, and hot sweaty summer. A refreshing pick me up to use during a spa night, doing makeup, or just watching tv. Stick them in the fridge for an extra cooling effect!
I know everyone, from influencers, derms, and estheticians, will hammer home how important sunscreen is for skincare. It’s the most effective anti aging product and prevent major skin issues like cancer. However, I hated wearing sunscreen. It was always sticky or broke me out. Don’t get me started on physical sunscreens not being friendly to darker skin.
But I knew how important it is, so I began searching for a sunscreen that was comfortable and effective. It seemed like an impossible task until I met beet shield. A gentle, antioxidant-rich day fluid this not only protects you from the sun but helps fight free radicals and environmental stressors through the day. It’s an ingenious product that lets you have it all! It’s lightweight, yet effective. Pricier than other sunscreens but honestly it’s worth it to me. I’m going on my third bottle.
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser
8oz
$8.99
Available at local drugstores and Target
I’ve gone through at least a dozen bottles of this stuff. Favorite cleanser hands down. Gentle, but effective and free of anything that could irritate your skin. Not the prettiest product but a staple in my life!
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