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four things i found this week
the
6 beauty products that rocked my worlD
why i love it
the only thing that helped with adult acne & i tried everything. i have been using this for 8 years now and this is the answer. bottle lasts a 2-3 months. it is $169 but worth every single penny.
for
COMPLEXION
SkinCeuticals
C E FERULIC
how i use it
to start: on a clean face, use every other morning for 2 weeks while your skin adjusts. after 1-2 weeks, use every morning. it will get worse before it gets better while it begins its magic, but do not give up!! after 1-2 months, you'll see why i love it. my lifesaver!!!
why i need it
anyone else always have creases under, on top of, corner of your eyes? and they appear only minutes of applying concealer, eye shadow, sunscreen? me too. since i found this, problem solved---even 24 hrs later it works (remember i am a wedding planner, this was tested many times!). bonus, it brightens and gives my eye makeup serious stay power.
for
CREASING
Laura Mercier
Secret Brightening
Powder
how i use it
after i use my under eye concealer, i apply it under & on top of my eyes. if i add eye shadow, i put a little dusting on top again. i use a mini blush brush and a little bit goes a very long way.
why i love it
this was a 3am scrolling purchase that i have now re-purchased multiple times and cannot live without. these are all i use for a bronzer, blush and a highlighter i can complete the look in less than a minute. they have a perfect amount of shine without making me look sweaty or like i am pole dancing. different shades, easily blend-able, stays on, and looks very natural. non-toxic.
for
makeup
THE OGEE
COLOR STICK TRIO
how i use it
after my face is prepped/moisturized, i use the bronze higher than my cheekbone line, outlines of my forehead, nose and jawline. blush above the cheekbone line. blend. highlighter on the top of my nose and vertically center, cupids bow on lips and temples.
why i love it
i am terrified of filler, haha. there i said it, i will never be getting it in my lips. my lips aren’t small by any means, but i love the plumping look this immediately gives without any burning like so many others. many colors, super glossy and i keep one in my purse, car, bedside, junk drawer, powder room and more.
for
LIP PLUMP
+
LINE SMOOTHING
CITY LIPS PLUMPING GLOSS
why i love it even more
instant plumping, but over time the plumping stays and it helps reduce those perioral lines (you know the ones also called “smoker lips”). twice a day, you will see a significant difference in the plump and smoothness of your lips. i put this on at the end of each of my morning and evening routines, as well as multiple times a day.
why i love it
every whitening i try, my teeth end up aching for days or weeks. i have been using these for a year and still no sensitivity issues. plus, they actually work really well. i am coffee obsessed, but my smile is literally a huge part of my career, so this is a nice, less expensive than a dentist, way of keeping it pretty.
for
BRIGHT TEETH
Lumineux
Teeth Strips
how i use it
to start: they offer a 7 or more program.
to maintain: i use them every few months to keep my teeth white.
why i love it
it gives such a fresh and natural glow like you were out in the sun yesterday. tiny shimmer without being sparkly, just enough to make you glowing and skin feel amazing.
for
A BEACH GLOW
Pai Skincare
The Impossible Glow
how i use it
i put it in my moisturizer each morning. i never wear foundation, so this does the job! i follow with under eye concealer and then the laura mercier eye powder that is #2 in this section to prevent creasing.
LA VIE EN ROSE
life in pink
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