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Monday, June 30, 2014

Review: Signature Skin Eye Repair Formula

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I received this as a promotion from a website and used it for a couple of weeks. I did not really notice much of a difference. My problems are puffiness and dark circles. I usually do notice results in a couple of weeks with most products.  This product did not work well for me.

 

 

 

 

 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Review: Xfacio Labs Vitamin C Serum

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This Vitamin C serum was one of the better I have tried recently, I found it made my skin look pretty good. It lightened some of my hyperpigmentation, especially on my cheeks and forehead. This serum is sold on Amazon.com, like many others I have tried. It comes in a darkened 1 fl. oz./ 30 mL bottle, which is good for the serum, so it does not oxidize.

Buy it here: http://amzn.to/Twkukz It is $29.95.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Review: Lindi Skincare for Chemotherapy and Radiation Patients #LindiSkin #cancer #chemotherapy #radiation

Patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation have enough going on without having to fight off skin sensitivity issues. Skin becomes extremely sensitive during chemotherapy/radiation treatment, as does the rest of the body. There are many side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, thus patients end up dealing with so much extra that they never thought they would. Lindi Skin is dedicated to helping those going through chemotherapy by developing skincare that is gentle, helps patients feel better about themselves and helps patients get control of the side effects. They use state-of-the-art technology and the latest medical information to develop products with innovative ingredients for those undergoing the fight of their lives. 

All Lindi Skin products are:
  • Clinically Tested
  • Proudly made in the U.S.A. in an FDA compliant facility
  • Dermatologist & Allergy tested
  • Paraben Free
  • Never Tested on Animals
  • Backed by their 30-day 100% Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Non-irritating

Lindi Face Wash 4 fl.oz/120 mL $22.00

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This face wash was developed to not cause any dryness, flaking or discomfort to the skin (which most cleansers can cause). It is an alternative to soapy cleansers that does not strip the skin and keeps the pH balance of the skin intact. Use as often as needed for the face, neck and scalp. Follow with Lindi Face Serum or Lindi Face Moisturizer.

I found this cleanser to be extremely gentle. I would definitely recommend it for anyone who has extremely sensitive skin, especially someone who is in need of a gentle cleanser. It does not strip the skin of its moisture barrier at all.


Lindi Eye Hydrator $30.00

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The eyes show signs of stress more than any other part of the body. The Eye Hydrator is designed to soothe dryness in the sensitive area around the eye. This nutrient-rich gel reducess puffiness and improves dark circles. It absorbs quickly and can be used day or night.

I adore this eye gel! It is great for anyone and it really does make a great eye product. I love how soothing it is and how it helps puffiness and dark circles in the eye area. I think this is the Lindi star product. I recommend it for anyone really, it is a gel but goes on almost like an oil it is so rich in nutrients!


Lindi Face Moisturizer 2 fl.oz. 60 mL $38.00

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Perfect for those in need of an extra level of moisture and protection who have excessive dryness or need to improve rough skin and flaking. Many natural compounds, vitamins and anti-oxidants deliver moisture and enrich the skin, benefits are felt immediately. For complete skin renewal, cleanse with Lindi Face Wash, use Lindi Face Serum first then apply the Face Moisturizer

This Face Moisturizer acts almost like a serum it is so thick and rich. That is what is go good about it. And it is gentle too. Those who need the moisture will benefit greatly from it, without any of the nasty preservatives and chemicals that are in most moisturizers. This is great for sensitive skins.



Lindi Body Wash 8 fl. oz. Bottle $20.00

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Lindi Body Wash is a unique daily body wash with moisturizing ingredients that stay on skin after the body wash is long gone. You will feel a difference with this soap alternative, this gentle non-foaming formula is a luxuriously refreshing wash that is great for body and scalp. 

What is so unique is that this formula is non-foaming but still cleanses so well. It does leave skin feeling moisturized and skin feels much softer. Use as often as needed.



Lindi Body Lotion $25.00

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This body lotion helps to deliver a skin-quenching combination of anti-oxidants and hydration ingredients that nourish the skin while keeping the natural barrier in place to prevent moisture loss. It is also light, refreshing and luxurious for the skin. This lotion is great for all over everyday use. The best way to apply is on wet or damp skin right out of the shower. 

The best thing about this lotion is that is soaks right into the skin leaving no traces of heaviness or any slick feeling. Skin is left feeling soft and soothed right away. I like how nice this lotion makes skin feel, which is soft, smooth and silky.


Lindi Lip Balm .25 oz./7 mL $10.00

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Lip Balm is the best thing for lips that are in need of TLC. Weather, chemotherapy, radiation, anything that is harsh on lips. Tuck this into your pocket or purse and you are prepared. Rich in Vitamin E and natural extracts, this lip balm soothes and provides a protective layer to parched lips. The non-greasy formula works to also keeps nails and cuticles healthy and intact. 

I love how this lip balm is so rich and is the perfect solution for lips that are parched, cracked and just plain worked over. It is great for cuticles and nails too, so just rub a little bit on the nail bed to keep them for hardening up and keep away hang nails.



Lindi Soothing Balm 4 fl.oz./120 mL $25.00

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Lindi Soothing Balm is the kind of product that is perfect for intense dryness. This balm is perfect for cracked skin, dry hands and feet, etc. It is an emollient lotion with an abundance of avocado oil. The balm is especially beneficial for painful, cracked and peeling skin. This product works great at great at helping to relieve pain from sunburns. It should be used while skin is still damp, but can be reapplied as often as needed.

I love products like this. Everyone can benefit from owning a product that helps relieve painful cracked skin, sunburn, etc. It comes in pump form to make it exceptionally easy to apply. This balm will help heal skin that needs soothing from intense radiation treatment.


Those are the products I tried from the Lindi Skin line. There are more products in the line, and I do believe that it fills a niche that was needed. Skin undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments can change drastically, becoming so sensitive and I do think these products are very good at not hurting the skin but calming it and soothing it. If you are undergoing treatment I highly recommend trying out these products. Even if you are not and have extremely sensitive skin, such as that with eczema, these products might work well for you. 

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(These products were sent for consideration)

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Review: Sublime Beauty Face Whisperer Night with Matrixyl #SublimeBeauty #anti-aging

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Sublime Beauty’s Face Whisperer Night with Matrixyl is an anti-aging cream that works great for those looking for help with fine lines and wrinkles. It helps with skin suppleness, helps with collagen production and helps with sagging skin. Matrixyl 3000 is a peptide that has been shown to boost collagen production by up to 50%, which will mean the most effective too against the fight with fine lines and wrinkles. This cream hydrates and moisturizes skin too, so skin stays soft and feels good. It also contains retinyl palmitate, a proven performer that helps with fine lines and wrinkles. Another ingredient, Siloxane, is also an effective anti-aging ingredient that helps with fine lines and wrinkles and blotchy skin.

I did notice that after using it for a month my skin looked great. I happen to be lucky in the skin department and I want to keep it that way. My skin suffers from some blotchiness, a small amount of very tiny, almost miniscule one fine line and I notice that this cream does help with that line. It is around my mouth and it does look better. I like this cream and I think the price point is good too.

Sublime Beauty Face Whisperer is available here: http://amzn.to/1yZwNqt for $39.99 for  a 1.0 fl. oz./ 30 mL bottle. For more information about Sublime Beauty visit www.sublime-beauty.net. Follow Sublime Beauty on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SublimeBeauty4, Follow Sublime Beauty on Twitter: @SublimeBeauty4 and Follow Sublime Beauty on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/sublimebeauty4/

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This item was sent for consideration)

Nicola Peltz From Transformers Kicks Back for Violet Grey

 

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“VIOLET IN BLOOM”:
In VIOLET GREY’s most recent addition to The Violet Files, Nicola Peltz is interviewed by fellow Transformers veteran Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Shooting a Transformers film, with the intense physical demands, larger-than-life sets, and mostly male cast, is a unique experience that only an actress who’s been through the process can truly understand. In a sense, the two were part of a very exclusive sisterhood.  The products used to create Nicola’s look can be purchased on The Shelves at VioletGrey.com and the flagship at 8452 Melrose Place.

 

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY x NICOLA PELTZ Q&A:
Q: ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY: So I think you’re absolutely stunning. You see so many Hollywood stars and the teeth, the nose, the makeup — everything is perfect and it’s so boring to me. But your beauty feels natural and real. Can you tell me about your skincare routine?

A: NICOLA PELTZ: I use a lot of natural products. I’m not crazy about the natural thing though. My mom has this beautiful bathroom with a million products and growing up it was so much fun to explore everything. I guess the two things I am obsessed with right now are Bioderma Sensibio H2O makeup remover and Lucas Papaw Ointment.

Q: ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY: Some of my closest friends are make-artists and stylists. They have seen me in my most raw and vulnerable states. It’s almost as if they put your armor on for you and get you ready to face the world. Do you feel similarly?

A: NICOLA PELTZ: Yes. I’ve done projects where I didn’t feel like the makeup team had my back and it made me feel uncomfortable and vulnerable. But if you have people around you whom you trust, like [the artists] who did Transformers, it makes a huge difference.

Q: ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY: After you do a Transformers, you're like the new hot babe in Hollywood. I felt that so many meetings with studio execs were really just about sprinkling a little bit of pleasure on some guy's afternoon. I remember one man did bench curls throughout our whole meeting. Are you worried about being typecast or put in a box?

A: NICOLA PELTZ: I don't know what's coming but I think it's best to just ignore it as much as possible. I have specific ideas about what movie roles I'd love to get next and I'm being really picky about it.

 

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Review: My Amazing Blow Dry Secret. Cut Blow Drying Down By Half The Time! #MyAmazingBlowDrySecret

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My Amazing Blow Dry Secret is a system designed to cut down on your blow drying time by half. I have been using them for a couple of weeks and I can truthfully say that I was (pleasantly) surprised that they worked! Sometimes you use a product and you think, okay this isn’t going to work or this just works a little bit but not enough to give a really good review. Well, in this case I am very happy. These products really do work!

How does this system work? It works by featuring a coconut oil-based water wicking system that disperses water throughout the hair and wicks the water away from the hair faster. The shampoo and conditioner feature this VCOH (virgin coconut oil hydrosol) wicking system. The spray helps the water evaporate from the hair faster. What is left after the water is gone is the coconut oil which helps to condition the hair and leave it feeling more moisturized, softer, helps protect it from the heat, hair is less frizzy and looks much more shiny.

My Amazing Blow Dry Secret Shampoo 10.1 fl.oz./300 mL $24.00

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This shampoo is great for daily use, color treated hair and works great to cut your blow drying time in half. Get stress free styling with a shampoo that protects and nourishes hair with a coconut oil based system that gently cleanses hair, prepping it for a faster blow out that leaves hair feeling luxuriously silky and shiny.
This shampoo is great for color-treated hair like mine and does not make hair feel too dry after shampooing. The formula is also a volumizing formula, so expect hair to have more bounce and vavoom!



My Amazing Blow Dry Secret Conditioner 10.1 fl.oz./300 mL $24.00

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This creamy, color-safe conditioner also helps to eliminate drying time and add stress-free styling. It nourishes, smoothes and protects hair. The coconut oil formula helps by prepping it for a faster blow out so that hair is left feeling luxuriously soft, silky and shiny. This conditioner also detangles hair, volumizes and repairs damage done by heat styling devices. I love that this conditioner and shampoo are a great team that help cut down drying time by half when used together. 


My Amazing Blow Dry Secret Shake n’ Spray 6.78 fl.oz./200 mL $25.00

my amazing blow dry secret spray
This spray is going to be the only thing you need for styling your hair. Not only is it the key to really help cut down on drying time, but it helps to protect against heat damage from blow dryers and styling irons; it lightly conditions the hair; it controls curly, frizzy or hard to manage hair; it prevents static; it leaves hair smooth and light reducing stress from brushing and combing and it revitalizes hair leaving it looking glossy and vibrant. 

The main thing about this spray is that you shake it (it is an oil and water emulsion), spray throughout towel-dried hair and voila! You will have your hair that dries in no time flat. It can also be used on dry hair as a sealant to give it protection against heat irons and to give hair lovely shine and shimmer.


I was not sure if it was going to be the spray or the whole system so I tried it both ways. I went and used the shampoo, conditioner and spray. My hair did dry in half the time like it was supposed to. The I tried it with just the spray. My hair dried in about 1/3 of the time. So, I think that it is best to use the whole system. My hair is very thick and it normally takes about 15 minutes to dry all of it at the current length. I ended up doing it in about 7-8 minutes tops. And that is completely dry, not almost dry with a little bit damp left over. 

My Amazing Blow Dry Secret is currently available on www.myamazingblowdrysecret.com
and at CosmoProf stores for people in the industry. Like My Amazing Blow Dry Secret on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyAmazingBlowDrySecret, Follow My Amazing Blow Dry Secret on Twitter:@MyAmazingHair and Subscribe to My Amazing Blow Dry Secret on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_StaZ-tiQGDmz-YUr30ZA

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(These items were sent for consideration)

Red, White and Blue Beauty…#july4th #beauty #redwhiteandblue

 

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July 4th is right around the corner – celebrate with some red, white and blue beauty. From barbecues to the beach, these products will have you looking both fun and festive.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Whitening Lightning Color Your Smile Lip Gloss
This moisturizing lip gloss contains collagen peptides to rapidly speed up cell renewal, increasing lip size safely and painlessly. Go classic red with the Candy Apple shade or get daring with Bahama Exotic blue and Phucket Exotic white. The rich colors won’t fade, feather or bleed.
$24 / Available online via www.whiteninglightning.com
 
 
 
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Whitening Lightning ZERO White Pen
For a smile that lights up the sky, try this pain-free whitening pen. Formulated using natural botanical whiteners, the ZERO White Pen, will not irritate or harm teeth. The formula does not have a bad taste and works while you sleep.
$29 / Available online via www.whiteninglightning.com
Now through July 4th, receive your choice of whitening pen and lip gloss for $48 with Whitening Lightning’s Red, White and Blue special.
 
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Mia Beauty Tony Ties
Get festive with these no-tug hair ties from Mia Beauty. Sleek, functional and great for a quick ponytail, the Tony Ties are comfortable to wear and will not leave a crease in hair. Wear them as bracelets to ensure that you always have a hair tie during all your July 4th activities.
$5-$7 / Available online via www.miabeauty.com
 
 
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Mia Beauty Bling String
Add some serious sparkle to any hairstyle. Just tie or clip in the easy-to-use hair extensions for a colorful, shimmery effect. Hair can be blow dried, curled and straightened and the Bling String can last for weeks!

$10 / Available via www.miabeauty.com














































Review: Insta Natural Youth Express Under Eye Treatment Gel for Dark Circles, Puffy Eyes & Sagging Skin

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This gel is used for dark circles, puffy eyes and sagging skin. It does not have any sulfates or alcohol in the gel. It is organic and has plant stem cells, hyaluronic acid, Matrixyl 3000, Vitamin E and Jojoba Oil. It is touted to be a great relief for those things. I used it for several weeks but found that it did work up to my expectations. It really helped with my under eye puffiness that I suffer from in the spring. I like that it is light and sinks into the skin right away.

It comes in a large 1.7 oz. bottle. and is only $23.95. It is sold on Amazon.com. The link is here: http://amzn.to/1qVsUAq.

 

 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Friday, June 27, 2014

Wantable Monthly Beauty Box #Wantable #monthlybeautybox

A Beautiful New Thing…

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I subscribe to many monthly beauty boxes but one of my favorites hands down is the Wantable box. The reason for this is that you go through a lengthy survey of your likes and dislikes that will let the service create a customer profile that allows them to pick the perfect items for each box. You can go through the survey each month and change these likes and dislikes as often as you want so that you can have a box each month that has exactly what you “want” in it. The Wantable box comes with all full size products, and you get at least 4 products each month, sometimes 5 depending on the retail price of the product. Some of the brands they have are Face Stockholm, Vincent Longo, OFRA, Eddie Funkhouser and Tarina Tarantino. Each month the box is curated by someone who is very prominent in the beauty industry.

Having the survey makes the Wantable box the most personalized box in the beauty box industry, as you get exactly what you want and nothing that you don't want. For example, the survey asks questions such as: do you like or dislike cream blushes, cream highlighters, cream eye shadows, powder eye shadows, liquid eyeliners, mascara, brow products, neutral lipstick shades, bright lipstick shades, etc.

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For this month Wantable sent me a box to try out. This box had 4 products that included some really great stuff! The items are all well known or soon to be well known brand names. I like the face that they include well known makeup artist 
brands like OFRA and Vincent Longo. This box included:

OFRA Fixline Eyeliner Gel
  • OFRA Fixline Eyeliner Gel (black) $14.99
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  • Gleam by Melanie Mills Radiance Highlighter (gold) $30.00
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  • Vincent Longo Dew Drop Blush in Hearts Desire (light plum with shades of dark plum and light pink) $30.00
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  • Eddie Funkhouser Chromographic Lipcolor in Kiki (medium pink) $11.99

I was very happy with the contents of this box. After having taken the profile survey, I did answer that I liked gel eyeliners, blushes, cream highlighters and pink lipsticks. The service got my ‘likes’ right. The brands are chosen by the curator for the month and I love OFRA, which is a makeup artist brand with excellent staying power and great pigmentation. Vincent Longo is well known as a prestige brand that many people love. I am happy to discover two new brands, Melanie Mills and Eddie Funkhouser, which are new to me. I love the gold highlighter. I am going to wear it with my foundation to add some shimmer. The pink lipstick is a great color for me and my red hair.

Wantable is a great deal because all the items are full size. The monthly subscription cost is $36.00 and this includes shipping. You can try it out by purchasing one box for $40.00. Subscriptions are shipped automatically each month and can be skipped or canceled anytime. The retail value of the items that I received this month was $86.98, which is way more than the $36.00 cost of the box, well worth it in my opinion! Returns are always free if you are not happy with the selections that they send you. If you are not happy for any reason or have an issue, please feel free to let them know. 

Wantable has great customer service. Wantable also has an Accessories box and an Intimates box. I tried out the Intimates box but found that it was not for me as the sizes were a little too small. I am thinking of trying out the Accessories box. The prices are the same for the accessories and intimates boxes.

The Wantable Beauty Box is available from www.wantable.com. Like Wantable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wantableco; Follow Wantable on Twitter: @Wantableco; Follow Wantable on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/wantable/; Follow Wantable on Instagram: http://instagram.com/wantable#; Subscribe to Wantable on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Wantableco and Follow Wantable on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Wantable/about.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This item was sent for consideration)

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Summer Skincare: Perfect Products for Perfect Skin…#Summer #skincare #perfectskin


Well, it’s officially summer now. Thank goodness, right? This past winter was very harsh on us and our skin. Summer can be just as harsh if you don’t do right by your skin. I am going to give you some tips (and product suggestions) that will help you have great skin all summer long.

Cleanse And Exfoliate

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Cleansing and exfoliating skin in summer is one of the best things you can do to keep your skin free of blemishes. Skin ramps up sebum and cell production, meaning that you have oily skin and dead skin clogging your pores more than you did in winter months. That means more blemishes (pimples) and blackheads. Bacteria that lives in your hair follicles will be causing the blemishes to actually act more like pimples than just plain whiteheads, so you need to ramp up cleansing with an anti-bacterial cleanser if you have really oily skin or you can use a purifying cleanser. Algenist has a new one that I LOVE their Purifying & Replenishing Cleanser, it melts away makeup and purifies the skin all in one step. Neutrogena has an anti-bacterial cleanser that is great too, their Oil-Free Acne Wash. This one is good for younger skin or skin that has more blemishes.

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Then exfoliate skin to rid yourself of extraneous dead skin cells that help clog up the pores. boscia has a new one, Tsubaki Oil-Inufsed Exfoliating Powder that actually exfoliates lightly or deeper depending on how much you want. What is great about this powder is that it actually enhances hydration of the skin at the same time! Or, you can always use alpha-hydroxy acids, such as the Dr. Dennis Gross alpha beta peel.

Moisturize 

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Keep skin hydrated. Even if it is oily, skin needs to stay hydrated. Use lighter moisturizers, such as gel moisturizers. L’Occitane has the perfect moisturizer. It is called Hydra Vital Gel and has Essential Oil of Angelica in it. This light gel sinks right into skin and hydrates even the driest skins with pure moisture. L’Occitane has a whole line dedicated to hydration and vitality that includes Angelica, which keeps skin looking youthful and well hydrated. Philosophy also has a great line of moisturizers that are great for blemish prone skin or aging skin. Miracle Worker for Blemish Prone Skin is brand new and has ingredients for wrinkles and blemishes! It kills two birds with one stone,

Use Sunscreen

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More important than anything else is sunscreen. This the number one thing that will keep your skin looking younger looking more than anything else.  This year sunscreen is better than ever. L'Oréal has a few new ones out that I absolutely love. One I really like is for the face, Silky Sheer SPF 50+ a broad spectrum sunscreen for the face that sinks into the skin made with chemical sunscreens. They have it in a BB form too. For the body they have a spray one called Quick Dry Sheer Finish Spray 50+ With Heliplex UVA/UVB and antioxidants. It is oil free, has weightless coverage, is non-greasy and non-sticky. It is so good that it dries in an instant! boscia has a nice one for the face that is called Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA +++ and has chemical/mineral sunscreens. don’t worry, if you need mineral sunscreen, there are so many choices now. Aveeno has many, as does Coola, which has an SPF 30 matte tint.

Summer can be quite fun when your skin is in good condition. Make sure to take good care of it every day. If blemishes are really bothering you, then step up your routine by going to a professional (esthetician or dermatologist) for a new routine and product suggestions.  I hope this has helped guide you some.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie


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