One of my lifelong obsessions is products. I love them. The beauty aisles call to me. Even when I was younger my mom would have to tear me away from the makeup/skincare/haircare aisles every time she took me grocery shopping.
All this to say, I have acquired an embarrassing amount of personal knowledge when it comes to any type of beauty products. In attempts to justify my purchases and countless hours reading reviews, I will begin showcasing the biggest hits and the most disappointing misses.
Bad News:
Clinique
Self Sun Face Tinted Lotion
My paleness is leaving me desperate for color, and while I would like to be tan, I would like for it to come without skin cancer. Enter a sunless tanner specifically designed for the face. Clinique maintains a solid reputation for quality. The brand has an extensive skincare line and I've always been completely satisfied with any Clinique foundation. So when shopping for a good, non-orange self-tanner to brighten up my ghost-face, this seemed like an obvious choice. The instant bronzer leaves a fool-proof, even application and the color is natural and glowy. But, the magic ends there. Every time I use this, my face breaks out. Every. time. My skin is not problem-skin, but this definitely irritates something in my pores. Use sparingly. We are in the dead of winter and desperate times call for desperate measures.
Good News:
M.D. Forte
Facial Cleanser II
After over a month of consistent use, my (pale) skin is able to go out in public without foundation. When my dermatologist recommended it to me I was skeptical, mostly because it was available for purchase in his office. However, the results left me pleasantly surprised. The soap- and fragrance-free cleanser is extremely gentle, removes makeup, and, thanks to the glycolic acid, it has evened out my skin tone.
What are your favorite beauty products?
1 comment:
We always suggest looking sun-kissed, only a few shades darker than your natural color, rather than trying to make someone who looks like Gwyneth Paltrow look like Eva Mendes.
Visit our website to check out our self-tanners in the EnvyTan Sunless Secrets line. We have 3: Top Secret: Self-Tanner for the FACE, Confidential: Self-Tanner for the BODY, and Lasting Envy: Spray Tan in a Can!
Our products made of the highest quality ingredients--no mineral oils, no lanolins, no sulfates, formaldehydes, paba or parabens! They won't clog pores, they don't smell funny, and they don't leave ORANGE STREAKS!
It's a win-win! Check out www.envytan.com and watch for our new promotions, coming soon!
Post a Comment