I’ve started a new beauty feature here on JoyLovesFashion.com, where I’ll be sharing my skin, makeup, and haircare faves/tips! I’m such a girly-girl, so this was a natural addition to the blog! I’m starting it off with skincare, where every gorg face begins. Here are my everyday products that I use on my skin. My skin type is oily and sensitive, so I stay away from harsh ingredients and things of that nature. I’ve been using this particualr bunch of products together for the last year and they’ve been great! Oh, and almost everything’s under $10 : ).
1. THE WASH
Each day and night, I wash my face with . At night, I start off by taking off my eye makeup with Almay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads, which does a great job of getting rid of even the most stubborn traces of mascara! I’ve been using this for years. Next, I wash my face with the Neutrogena cleanser, which also has makeup remover and gets it nice and clean!
2. TREAT
My skin is also acne prone, so to treat it with Daniel Kern’s Acne.org’s Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment 2.5%. I’ve been using this for about 4 years and it works very well! It’s gentle and also helps get rid of dark marks over time. The only thing is you must be consistent! Thats means using it everyday. Sometimes I forget when I get home super late or just feel lazy! But with consistent use it works wonders and give you a gorgeous clear complexion! About once a week, I use Queen Helene’s Mint Julep Masque and I love this stuff. I first discovered it on a trip to Mexico with my boyfriend in 2011. It’s pretty awesome. The mask works by drying out existing blemishes and also refreshes your skin. I use it at night (but not on the same nights as the acne treatment) and afterwards I apply moisturizer, since the clay can be a bit drying. Definitely worth giving a try!
3. MOISTURIZE YOUR SEXY!
Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the power of moisturizing. My skin is oily so I used to think I didn’t need to moisturize. Wrong! Moisturizing actually helps keep the extra oil at bay. When skin isn’t properly moisturized, it produces more sebum (your skin’s natural oils) causing it to look greasy. So like Diddy says, “Moisturize your sexy!” Your face will thank you. This is what my morning looks like: after I wash my face with the Neutrogena cleanser, I wait a couple of minutes, then I apply a thin layer of Dan Kerns acne treatment, wait a couple mins to dry and apply a thin layer of this Up & Up Oil-Free Facial Moisturizing Lotion in SPF 15 from Target. Next, I apply my faveeee (this stuff is seriously awesome) lip balm from Burt’s Bees in Mango Butter. So, so good! And all natural. Afterwards, I use a tiny dot of this Boots Sensitive Hydrating Eye Cream around my eyes. And voila, done!
What are your skincare staples?
-xoxo-
Joy
