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November 20, 2015

Ultra Facial Cleanser

As you already know, my skin care routine is soooooo important to me. Like I always say, your foundation is only as good as the skin underneath.  

Ok, so with that being said let me tell you all about the ULTRA FACIAL CLEANSER, which has my skin feeling and looking good honey!

This amazing cleanser effectively dissolves my makeup, oil and dirt with no problem.  It has a thick creamy consistency that feels so good on my skin   After I cleanse my face there is ZERO makeup left behind.

The Ultra Facial Cleanser has
  • Avocado Oil 
  • Apricot Kernel Oil and....
Squalane: A signature Kiehl’s ingredient, Squalane is a botanical lipid that is similar in molecular structure to natural skin lipids. It has an exceptional affinity to skin, and because it’s easily absorbed, Squalane helps restore skin’s natural moisture balance to keep it extra soft and supple.
Try it and thank me later! (wink)


Oily Skin

Detoxify your skin

March 08, 2013

As you may already know, EXFOLIATION is very very important to me. Exfoliation is considered one of the most important techniques that you can perform on your skin to resolve certain skin problems as well as to achieve healthy and glowing skin. If you your skin is not exfoliated and smooth, then you makeup wont look as flawless. 

 With that being said I have found a new beauty product that makes me smile super big!!!!! Its called "The  Oxygen Peel" by Philosophy. 

I love this because it leaves my skin feeling and looking 10x better. 
Everything it claim its gonna do... I REALLY DO!!!!!! 
I do this oxygen peel once a week. However if you skin needs allot of love then you do it up to 3 days in a row. It comes with 10 capsules. 

Its really easy to use... 
step 1: break open one enzyme capsule, and pour it into the container. fill container halfway with warm water, and shake well. wait 1 minute for gel to form. gel will be lumpy in consistency. apply a thick layer to entire face; do not rinse off. step 2: apply oxygen foam directly to face, avoiding the eye area and hair line. this will become foamy as it reacts with the catalase enzyme gel. leave foam on for 1-3 minutes as tolerated. do not get near hairline or eyebrows, as bleaching may occur. step 3: remove oxygen foam based on your skin sensitivity. if sensitive (or active acne), rinse off. otherwise, use enclosed spatula to remove foam with a shaving motion, using the sharper side of the spatula. rinse. use once a week. if skin is experiencing unusual breakout, can be used three days in a row. 
Quick Beauty Tip: A simple test you can do at home to see if you have surface dry skin cells on your skin is to take a piece of clear tape and apply it to the forehead. Rub it gently and remove. Look at the tape, and if there are little pieces of flaky skin, then you need to exfoliate!

Oily Skin

Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate!!!!

October 01, 2012


Here is a QUESTION from one of my FRESH FACED DIVA's ....

Q: "I clean my face every day…DO I REALLY NEED TO EXFOLIATE?"

A: Well, honey first let me start by letting you know that even the best makeup in the world will look like dirt if it's applied on top of skin that is dry, dull, or flaky. Cleaning your face everyday is  fine but we all need to exfoliate every once in a while.  Basically the point of exfoliation is to remove dead skin cells, oil and anything extra that could be clogging your pores. 

After exfoliating your face should feel smooth and look healthy. If your skin is red and irritated after exfoliation then honey STOP using whatever you was using. More importantly DO NOT EXFOLIATE EVERY DAY, JUST ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK!!!!!! 

Here is 3 MUST have facial cleansers that will surely exfoliate! All three products are great for people with sensitive skin. 


JUICE BEAUTY APPLE PEEL $37
 This peel has fruit acids that brighten skin, and highly recommended for winter. Apply once a week to oily skin, once every two weeks to dry skin. This product contains glycolic acid, malic acid and lactic acid. Also contains aloe, which soothes and hydrates the skin.


St. Ives Timeless Daily Microdermabrasion $10
This Allure recomended product has fine mineral crystals, chamomile and vitamin E. Oh and its also easy on the pockets 


Glycolic Foaming Cleanser $15
This is perfect for dull, congested skin, this lathering, deep cleanser has the exfoliating powers of Glycolic Acid to break down build-up from skins surface, reduce minor discoloration and leave skin radiant and smooth. Oh and did I mention that I love love love this!!!!

Well as always I hope this helps!

Oily Skin

What Im loving at the Moment: Mario Badescu Skin Care

March 12, 2012

SKIN CARE for me just got even better thanks to Mario Badescu!!! If you have acne or just a few unwanted whiteheads every once in a while then this is a MUST read!!

Word on the street is that Celebrities such as Martha Stewart to P. Diddy, and everyone in between uses Mario Badescu skin care products. I'm soooo mad at the fact that I'm just finding out about it myself. Sooo of course I have to tell you!

Mario Badescu has alot of great products so I'm just gonna tell you about his TOP selling must haves right now.
Drying Lotion
The Drying Lotion is a fast acting, effective
acne spot treatment. Formulated with salicylic acid, calamine and other
quick-drying ingredients, this product will shrink ugly whiteheads virtually
overnight while you sleep. While other acne spot treatments can irritate and dry
delicate or sensitive skin, this product is safe and effective for all skin
types. Before bed, after cleansing, and moisturizing apply a dab
of lotion directly on the whitehead using a cotton swab. Do not rub in. Let it
dry and rinse off in the morning. DO NOT shake the bottle and apply only the
pink sediment on the skin. IT REALLY WORKS!!!

Botanical Facial Gel

This non-soap, non-foaming, gel cleanser is deep cleansing and refreshing for oily skin. Removes make-up, dirt and oil thoroughly without over drying skin. Exfoliating Alpha Hydroxy formula helps prevent build-up that can cause blackheads and pimples. Just use twice daily, massage in a circular motion on wet skin, avoiding eye area. Rinse with tepid water. Pat dry and follow with toner or astringent. I highly recommend this for Oily skin!!!

Buttermilk Moisturizer

Hydrate And Rejuvenate Your Complexion. Lactic Acid is the rejuvenating AHA in this absorbent and soothing daily moisturizer for combination skin. Formulated with non-pore clogging Carnation Oil and Allantoin, an anti-inflammatory, botanical ingredient. After cleansing apply daily all over face.
Mario Badescu has a huge array of great products...Such as serums, night creams, eye creams, and much, much more!!

Oily Skin

Q & A: Oily Skin

January 26, 2012

I have recently received a question from one of my readers...

Q: I wanna know how to get rid of a shiny nose and forehead?

A: Well if your nose and forehead is shiny then that means you have oily skin. Oily skin can be a bit of a pain in the butt because having oily skin can cause acne, big pores and unwanted shine. So here is a few tips for oily skin...

-Avoid using cleansers that feel like its over drying your skin, because it will just cause your skin to produce even more oil than usual.

-You should always cleanse using a gel cleanser

-Get products that are oil-free. Which means you have to look for noncomedogenic moisturizers and sunscreen products. Oil-Free products won't clog pores.

-As for foundation Black Opal and Revlon Color Stay are great for oily skin.

-Keep oil Blotting Sheets handy in your little makeup bag. These handy sheets are used to blot away excess oil whenever you need it.

- Olay Complete All Day UV Moisturizer with Vitamins E & B3, Combination/Oily is a really great moisturizer to use and you can get it right from any drugstore.
Another great product is Invisible Oil blocking loose powder by Black Opal. It's lightweight, hypoallergenic and colorless loose powder, designed with unique oil blotters, helps control shine and impart a beautiful matte finish. Oh and Allure gave this product is stamp of approval!
If your oily skin is seems to be a serious issue then I suggest you talk to your dermatologist about retinoids. Retinoids can reduce production in oil glands and shrink their size. Well as always I hope this helps!

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