Tips to a flawless, zit free face and clear skin

Tips to a flawless, zit free face and clear skin

Here are a few little things you can do to be sure your face is looking its best.

Because "you skin is so clear" is such a better compliment than "nice foundation"

Change your pillowcase often

Dead skin cells and everything else is in your pillowcase so

when you sleep on it, it can clog pores on your face

Wear your hair up and out of your face when you sleep

The oil from your hair can also clog pores on your face while you sleep

Always wash your face/take off all your makeup before bed

Makeup won't hurt your skin if you take care of it

Moisturize!

You should always be sure your skin is hydrated well. If you have

dry skin you should use moisturizer, and if you have oily skin it may be

because your skin is producing more oil to try to hydrate it.

Stick with a skincare routine

New products take almost a month of consistent use to take full effect.

So once you have a routine, it is important to stick with it

Be sure to use a cleanser, spot treatment, moisturizer, and maybe toner if necessary

Also a face mask once a week is ideal. And a scrub every 3 days

When washing your face, massage the product into your skin for at least 30 seconds
This gets the product into your skin

Don't touch your face

Oil and bacteria from your hands shouldn't go on your face, obviously

Don't pick at your pimples

I know it sounds gross, but we've all done it.

Instead, hold a warm washcloth over a whitehead until it opens itself up and...empty it

Go to your dermatologist

They can always help you. The products they prescribe you have more percentages of the active ingredients.

But if drugstore products are working, you don't need to shell out a lot of money for other higher-end products because they use the same ingredients.

My Favorite Hair Products

My Favorite Hair Products

If you go into any woman's shower you will see bottles upon bottles of shampoo and may think an entire army washes their hair there...

Ahhh, the world of hair products

First off, hair is not my thing. I am much more of a makeup person, but

I figured I'd tell you about my hair products anyways.

I am willing to spend a little more money on hair products if they work. But with makeup I don't mind exploring because I like it, hair is such a different story!

I have straight, fine, naturally blonde hair that is past my shoulders and side bangs.

I alternate shampoo and conditioner every month.

I am not sure if it really does anything but I like the result

I'll either use Dove Damage Therapy Intensive Shampoo and Conditioner or Redken All Soft

I probably will switch it up once I finish up the bottles.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner

It doesn't have that awful smell like most Aussie products, instead it is a nice sugar cookie smell

It leaves my hair so soft in so little time.

I use it about every week or twice a week

and just put it on the ends (You should only condition the hair

below your ears so you don't weigh down your roots)

Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo

This is such a good clarifying shampoo! It removes excess build up and leaves my hair feelings so light.

I use it every week or every two weeks.

Pantene Style Volumizing Root Lifter Spray

It is in a white spray bottle with a purple stripe.

I have tried so many volumizing sprays and this is by far the best. I like sprays because I have fine hair and it is lighter and easier than a mousse

John Frieda Frizz Ease Straight Fixation

I use this when I blow dry my hair, it protects it a little and makes it straighter

My hair is already naturally Pretty Straight but this makes it straighter

John Frieda Daily Nourishment Leave In Conditioner

This is a good smelling spray leave in conditioner. It makes my hair softer

and when it's feeling dry I spray this to make it more manageable

Tresemme Dry Shampoo Spray

When I am late and just take a body shower and put my hair up this gets rid of oil so well!

Also if I use too much hair product this takes care of it. But the smell isn't so wonderful

Tresemme Heat Protector Spray

Perfect for when I use my CHI Flat Iron to make my hair even more straight

Redken 10 WaxBlast

Probably my favorite product of all and worth the (eek!) $17

It takes all those little frizzies and fly aways like nothing else!!

Sun-In

This hair lightener gets a bad rap, but if you condition and take good care of your hair and keep it healthy it will work well! Also don't try to lighten your hair if it's to dark. And know when to stop!

Of course, leave a comment! What are your favorite hair products?

Top Makeup of 2010

Top Makeup of 2010

2010 has been the year I've been exploring new brands and stepping out of the box for makeup

Here are my favorite products in each category

Mascara

Maybelline Colossal

Eyeshadow

Covergirl

Singles in Champagne, Mink. Trio in Shimmering Sands. Quad in Coffee Shop

Eyeliner

E.L.F. Eyeliner Pen

Primer

Eye: e.l.f. $1 Eye Primer

Face: Rimmel Fix and Perfect

Liquid Foundation

Rimmel

I love Rimmel Stay Matte and their 25 Hour foundation

Foundation Powder

MAC MSF Natural

I did a review on this and still absolutely love it

Concealer

Maybelline Dream Mousse

Maybelline under eye Age Rewind (with concealer and highlighter end) This covers so well!

Blush

Powder: e.l.f. Studio in Peachy Keen

Creme: Tie NYX blushable sticks and Revlon in 09 Rosy Glow

Bronzer

NYC Sunny

NARS Laguna

Lip Gloss

e.l.f. Mineral Lip gloss (Pageant Princess & Sorority girl are some favorites)

Lancome Juicy Tube in Tickled Pink

Lipstick

Maybelline 25 Pink Please

Brushes

e.l.f. Studio and Mineral brushes

If you have questions about these products or would like more info leave a comment!