Skin Saviors

This cold winter weather has definitely been a "reality check" for our skin. Here are a few things that have helped us this winter thus far!

1. Burt's Bees Cuticle Cream: Totally saves my dry and cracked cuticles. A great buy at $5.99, and smells great too!

2. Nivea Essentially Enriched Lotion: We love this stuff. It moisturizes our skin. It's the only thing that helps me, and it's readily accessible at Target. Worth a shot!

3. Fresh Sugar Lip Scrub: I have a confession: my lips take a huge toll in the winter. This scrub is awesome. It was $22.50 at Sephora, so it's not cheap. But, this should last me for at least a year. I use it 2-3 times a week, and my lips no longer suffer.

4. Philosophy Purity Made Simple Face Wash: Two words: Holy. Grail.

5. True Blue Shea Cashmere Hand Creme: Awesome stuff. Smells great! It would be a perfect little gift for yourself or a friend.

6. Fresh Sugar Advanced Lip Therapy: Another thing that is a splurge at $25. I got a mini in a kit. And it's a totally holy grail. I use it twice a day and it's amazing. I did break down and buy the full size. I know it makes a huge difference because my DAD noticed my lips looked a lot better. (it's worth it if you struggle with lips!)

xoxo,

A+C

Exfoliate!

It's finally cooling off-the air is getting drier and drier as the days pass. It's so important to exfoliate your skin at this point of the season! Here is my favorite basically FREE exfoliator! 


Drum roll...SUGAR!

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A family friend has the best skin ever and she's been doing this since she was a teenager, so my mom and I decided to give it a try, and we are addicted. It's free and easy, it's pretty natural and has no fragrance.

But, we do not recommend the use of this on your face.

Try it out and let us know! I use it once-twice a week!

xoxo,

A+C

Tumblr Request: C's Skin Routine

So, I received a request on tumblr to post my skin routine. I have very dry skin (Sahara desert dry.) Somehow, I still manage to keep a clear face. My routine is super simple, but super effective for me.

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Cetaphil. Cetaphil is my holy grail. It works so fantastically. It's highly effective at cleaning your face and even removing makeup! Here's the unpopular thing I do: wash my face only at night. I find that washing my face in the morning dries out my skin more than it already is.

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Neutrogena SPF 15 Moisturizer. I apply this twice a day and I have been using this for about a year, and I think it works just as well as the $30 Boscia one I used before.

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Neutrogena Eye Make Up Remover. I use this after I use Cetaphil but before I moisturize. I rinse off after, but I think Cetaphil does such a good job at removing my eye makeup!

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St. Ives Apricot Scrub. I use this once or twice a week. I find that any more than that is too drying for my skin, but it's important to exfoliate!

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Clean&Clear Persa Gel 10. This stuff will cure a little zit in a day. I only use this if I am desperate because it's so drying to your skin, but it works miracles!

Do we use any of the same products? Do you have a suggestion for me? Let me know!

Love,

C