All About Skincare

Did anyone else watch that awful show, Nip Tuck, back in the early 2000's on HBO? I'm ashamed to admit that we did, thanks to our best friends that moved to Houston. The show is definitely not for the faint of heart and by telling you that it was on HBO should more than tell you exactly what kind of show it was. I say all of that, because for some crazy reason, it came to mind while I was writing this post. 

Are botox parties popular in your area? They are becoming quite the soiree here and I can see why! For about half the price, you can get an "injection" of your choice. This was QUITE the topic of conversation at a recent GNO and let's just say that we had some really great laughs and "discussion."

I'm not big on skincare. And I say that meaning that I no longer buy expensive products because I feel like I get great results with the drug store type products that I've always used. I do switch up from time to time and I have been known to still "splurge" on a face wash or mask, but for the most part, I'm a cheapo. My skin type is normal and I remove my make up every night, unless it's really late and I'm just ready to crash.

So anyway, here are some of the products I use:

Gentle Cleanser// I go back and forth between cleansers. Currently, I'm using Dove Beauty Bar to wash my face each night and remove my daily make up. I have this thing where I prefer bar soap for my face. Weird, I guess. I also really like Cetaphil Cleanser (which is what Alise's dermatologist recommended) and Neutrogena Daily Cleanser. 

Deep Cleaning Brush// Clarisonic is the most popular brand of cleaning brushes and I love mine. I use it every other night for a super clean feeling.

Night Cream// I just started using a night cream, y'all. Seriously. And I picked up Dermasil Oil Free Night Moisturizer literally at Family Dollar and the only reason I bought it was because I went in the store to get Scotch tape and didn't want to check out with just tape. So I ended up doing what the store WANTS you to do, and filled my arms with stuff I really didn't need because I just came in for freaking TAPE!

Eye Cream// I guess this is my current "splurge." I've been using Benefit's It's Potent eye cream for nearly a year and a little goes a long way. Although I don't normally have dark circles, when the insomnia kicks in, I can totally tell a difference with using this product. 

Exfoliation// St. Ives Apricot Scrub. I use it twice a day. 

Masks// Alise and I enjoy doing face masks together. About once a month, we have a Mama/Daughter sleepover night and we pile up in my bed with a big bowl of popcorn and watch a movie while our masks do their thing. I normally just buy the inexpensive face masks at Target or Ulta. I've never done a charcoal mask (I'm kinda scared because they say it hurts to pull off and skincare should NOT be painful, y'all!), but Alise said she did one at her friend's house one time and I have to admit, it did help with her blackheads. 

Moisturizer// If I struggle with any skincare product, it's moisturizer.  I just haven't found the "IT" brand for me. I've used them all and I'm currently using Ponds, because, you guessed it! I bought it at Family Dollar when I just needed tape!

Primer// I've mentioned Elf's primers before and for the price, you just can't pass them up. They have different ones, and I use the illuminating. After trying Elf and getting the same results as my previous $30 primer, I was sold. The best $6 bucks I've ever spent!

Hydrating Facial Mist// After I've applied all my makeup, I treat myself to a few mists of Mario Badescu's facial spray. Everyone I've told about this mist, loves it! Look for the smaller bottles to try around the check outs!