Winter Skin Saver

Remember when I talked about my “magical” skin care routine? Well since it’s gotten colder and my skin has become drier, I decided it was time to bring out from summer hibernation (and purchase a new one because I had very little leftovers from last year) my When Hope is Not Enough replenishing cream from Philosophy. I have been using this for the past 2 years every winter and it really is the ultimate for dehydrated skin. It is super rich, almost custard-like but it melts into my skin like a dream- never feels greasy or heavy. It has a slight herbal scent which I actually like, but it is not overpowering or irritating (for my skin at least). I’m still using the Philosophy replenishing oil at night but now I layer this on top for serious hydration to relieve my dry, tight-feeling skin. Bonus: it’s also antioxidant-rich to it helps protect my skin from free-radical attack (which damages skin just as much as UV rays).  And when I wake up in the morning my skin looks so glowy and feels velvety soft. Love. If you are in the market for a more intense winter moisturizer, definitely consider this.  

 

 

Danielle xo

p.s. winter skin savers part two coming soon :)

 

Angel Skin

It’s that time of the year. Victoria’s Secret is about to have their huge annual fashion show in a few weeks and women everywhere will be glued to the TV mesmerized by the models’ hair and makeup…or is that just me? Their skin looks so perfect and healthy and did I mention that glow?! Ugh. I know it’s a combination of professional makeup artists, good skin, lighting, the right products applied but c’mon don’t you want skin like that too? I had to figure out a way so I did a little mixology and this is what I came up with…

One (baby) drop of my Philosophy When Hope is Not Enough replenishing oil with a pea-sized blob of MAC Studio Sculpt. I mixed the two together on the back of my hand and applied it with a stippling brush on moisturized skin. Next, I used my NYX cream blush in Glow on the apples of my cheeks and up on my cheekbones to my hairline. On top of the blush, I lightly swept MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Superb all over cream blush and cheekbones, bridge of my nose and cupids bow. And for the finishing touch, I dusted a light layer of NYC Sunny bronzer around my jawline, hairline, and hollows of my cheeks for some Angel bone structure. Done! Maybe I got a little carried away by adding the perfume (Very Sexy Touch), but what can I say? Having the look of Angel skin means smelling like one too, right? If you want to recreate the “Angel glow” at home, it doesn’t have to be these exact products. These are just what I already had, so feel free to experiment with what you’ve got.

After: Glowy and Angel-esque
(side note - I completely forgot to put on any mascara...whoops..)

Hope you all have a lovely day! Stay tuned for lots of new posts coming soon!

xo Danielle

October Faves

Can’t believe October is over already! With another month passed, that means it’s time for a “favorites” post. I guess you could say I’ve been in a pampering mood for a while as one of my favorites for October was the “Dr. Teals Epsom Salt with Eucalyptus and Spearmint”. Perfect for a lazy day off or a relaxing nighttime soak. I’ve read that Epsom salt is good for softening your skin and had detoxifying properties, and it does the job well. Not so sure about how much it detoxes, but it certainly makes my skin extra soft. This will definitely be a staple for the rest of the cold months.

So basically after putting it off for literally years, I finally caved and purchased “Moroccan Oil” hair oil treatment. I had never tried it before my hair stylist used it last year, and every time I went for a trim I couldn’t wait to feel my soft and silky hair afterward. All you need is a small amount (think half dime-size for longer hair) applied to wet hair and that’s it! I don’t have to use any other styling product to gunk up hair and it really keeps my strands moisturized, never greasy. Let me tell you, if you have thought about purchasing this, go on and get it! This stuff is amazing and you won’t regret it.
Since the colder months are upon us, the change in weather has really taken a toll on my poor skin. Cold, dry outdoor air and dry indoor heat isn’t the best thing for anyone’s skin. My skin was starting to get more dry, breakouts peeking through and it was lacking some serious brightness. What better to reach for than my “Philosophy Microdelivery Purifying Peel”? I really haven’t been using this mask a whole lot the past 6 months but I found myself reaching for this once a week the whole month. It takes 1-3 minutes and the pineapple enzymes, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, and Lactic Acid work their magic and make my skin brighter and smoother.

My last favorite for the month is a little gem from L’Oreal called “Infallible Gel Lacquer Liner 24 hour”. Whew, that’s a long name but it’s amazing! It comes with a small precise brush similar to the shape of the Bobbi Brown liner brush. The liner glides on smooth with no tugging and comes out a nice opaque black on the first swipe, no need to layer here. Normally with long-wear or waterproof formulas, they tend to be very dry but not this one. It is creamy and when it sets, it does not budge ‘til I wash my face. If you are looking for a good quality gel liner but don’t want to spend too much, this is it.

 

What were your favorites for October?  Follow me on twitter @gorgeousguide1 and let me know!

xo Danielle