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December
30
2011

Who doesn't love great beauty products? I will pretty much try any brand from drugstore to high end. I have found that often times quality comes with a price tag and those products will last longer due to their higher quality. I, for one, will gladly shell out a bit more money to get a quality product with great results. I wanted to share with you some of my favorite beauty products that make my routine that much brighter!

Dermalogica Multi-Vitamin Thermafoliant

Starting off with a clean face is a no-brainer but having polished and exfoliated skin will make your skin that much brighter and healthier. Dermalogica is a truly great skin care brand and this is one of their best products! The Multi-Vitamin Thermafoliant is an amzing exfoliant that warms when you apply it to your face. It polishes away dead skin and leaves your skin super soft and healthy.

Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner

Toners are amazing. You can use a little spray whenever your skin feels dry, even over your makeup! The Multi-Active Toner, also from Dermalogica, not only makes you feel refreshed and hydrated, it actually balances your skins PH, preparing it for any treatment products or moisturizers that are to follow. This means your moisturizer will go the extra mile and you may even have to use less! Need a new moisturizer? Read on!

Estee Lauder Day Wear

Estee Lauder has been a long time favorite of mine when it comes to skin care. Day Wear is my favorite moisturizer right now and, believe me, I have tried several of their other day time moisturizers. This is really smooth and oil-free and offers up a hefty SPF 25 as well as anti-oxidants! My skin feels so soft after putting it on and it creates some kind of barrier where it stays that way all day. It even has anti-aging properties if you are interested in looking as beautiful as you do now forever!

Benefit High Beam

An absolute go-to of mine is Benfit's High Beam. This face highlighter can be blended all over the face to give a dewy glow, but I prefer to use it as a spot highlight. Applied down the bridge of the nose, along the very top of your cheekbone, a small spot on the chin and a few spots on the forehead and your skin will have a really healthy glow! This is by far the best thing to help you look more awake and refreshed in the morning and also to look totally picture perfect. It is the ideal pinky-shimmer that compliments all skin tones!

Urban Decay Naked 2

In pretty much the most anticipated followup product ever, Urban Decay recently released Naked 2 a sequel to their extrememly famous Naked palette. These palettes focus on neutrals but trust me, they are anything but boring! Naked 2 is packed with 12 rich shades of gold, browns and coppers some matte as well as several shimmers. I can't wait to get my hands on this new palette. I know I will be obsessed!

Miss Dior Cherie

This is my favorite scent of all time! Girlie yet fresh with a sweet undertone. Everyone needs a signature scent to be remembered by and this is definitely not one you can easily forget! A little goes a long way so make sure to use sparingly. Again, when you pay more you often get more in the long run!

What are some of your favorite beauty products!?

Beauty Tip: 10 Healthy Foods for Your Skin

June
2
2011

If there's one thing we girls are always concerned about, it's good skin. We all want it fresh, clear, and glowing! As we all know, diet is a huge factor to consider when managing your skincare routine. With summer swiftly approaching, diet changes are a must to looking and feeling great.

Things that should always be part of your diet are water, whole wheat products, lean meat (or other kinds of protein if you don't eat meat), and low fat dairy products. In addition to these basic necessities, I found 10 foods that are essential to the well-being of your skin.

1. Tomatoes - These beauties are rich in anti-oxidants, increasing your ability to absorb free radicals, thereby reducing many skin problems.

2. Berries - These include blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries. All of these are rich in antioxidants and are so yummy! Throw them in cereal or make a refreshing fruit salad.

3. Broccoli - This vegetable is AMAZING for you. One of the many things this vegetables contains is Vitamin A, a vitamin that is great at improving the turnover of cells in the skin.

4. Low-Fat Yogurt - All low fat dairy products are great for your skin because they contain Vitamin A, which detoxifies your skin and makes you feel replenished.

5. Carrots - This is another great source of Vitamin A, especially if you are not a fan of leafy greens.

6. Fish - Fish contains Omega3, which is a good fat to consume to aid in the absorbtion of vitamins and nutrients. This is also an anti-inflammatory food, which soothes itchy, red, and blotchy skin.

7. Oranges - Oranges contain Vitamin C, which is a necessary ingredient in keeping your skin sparkling. This vitamin even delays and reduces wrinkles! I am going out to buy a gallon of orange juice asap!

8. Eggs - Eggs are a great source of iron for those who do not like red meat. Iron is an essential part of the diet, necessary for building bones, muscle proteins, and red blood cells. A healthy, functioning body is important in maintaining healthy skin.

9. Green Tea - This glorious drink contains polyphenols, which have anti-inflammatory agents that keep your skin from being blotchy. Green tea is also an antioxidant that fights the bacteria that make our skin age early.

10. Avocado - One of my personal favorites, avocado is rich in B-complex vitamins and essential oils. Avocados work as anti-inflammatory agents and soothe red skin.

There are plenty more great foods out there, but this will give you a great start to healthy skin. Plus, you get to enjoy all the delicious food and produce of the season. Yum!

What do you gals eat to keep your skin extra clear?

xoxo