In today's post, I am going to talk about some skin care products I have been using on my face. With the cold weather approaching my skin has been in a full revolt. My main problems are dark spots (as my summer color fades) and dryness, so I decided to try some new products this past month. Here is what worked and what didn't.
Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
This is a heavy duty exfoliate facial cleanser. My skin is flaking off and this stuff definitely seems to help. I notice a clearer and smoother complexion after using it. I was told to only use this once a week, but I have been using it every other day. It is expensive ($36), but you only need a little bit, so it will last me through the winter months. With my dry skin, I foresee using this product forever.
Clinque Even Better Clincial Dark Spot Corrector
This is a serum you apply before moisturizer and it is suppose to lighten dark spots. I have a lot of freckles, but I also have dark pigmentation spots that "age" me. Initially, I did notice some lightening of the dark spots, but that seems to have stopped. I guess it works until a point, so I won't be getting another one until next year. It is a good start to repairing the summer sun damage.
Alba Facial Toner
I have not used a toner before. I could never figure out what they actually do? "Prepare your face for moisturizing"- what does that mean? Still, I got one and gave it a try. I am still not sure what it is doing? It does get off the last bits of makeup, which is nice. I will continue to use it, but once I am out I am not sure I will repurchase. I don't think this is a necessity.
Alba ccCream
This is marketed to be a 6-in-1 color correcting marvel. It is suppose to be a foundation, sunscreen, moisturizer and three more things that I don't really care about. It gives a very nice light foundation coverage. I hope it has a decent amount of sunscreen. As for being a moisturizer, it is not enough for my skin. I do need to apply a moisturizer first, but overall I really like this product.
Lush Lip Sugar Scrub
My lips are following my skin and shedding- not attractive! I have actually used this lip scrub before and love, love, love it! It comes in several different "flavors." My favorite is the mint which I use with their chocolate lip balm. Chocolate minty goodness and soft lips. A girl can ask for nothing more.
Cotton Rounds
This is more of a skin care accessory- cosmetic grade cotton rounds. I use them with eye make up remover and toner. They are thicker and softer than the square ones I was using. Those square ones were like rubbing tree bark again my face. I do like them better, but they tend to leave little cotton residue on my face. When I run out, I will look to see if there is something even fancier.
Before this, I had really let my skin care slack. Seriously, I was washing my face with bar soap, using coconut oil for moisturizer and going out in the sun without sun screen. For the past month, I have really been making time to take care of my skin and it is finally paying off. Of course, it got worse before it got better. TLC for skin!
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