5 Beauty Items I Can't Live Without

I've created a list of what us people obsessed with beauty products call holy grails. I know, a bit extreme, but once you've found a product that works for you, you'll understand. All of these items have given me outstanding results without fail. Below I'll get into all the deets about why they're close to my heart (or face, rather!)

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser "...great for daily makeup removal. Originally formulated for dermatologists, this cleanser is gentle on your skin and sensitive to your skin’s needs.Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser will not strip the skin of natural protective oils or emollients, or disturb the skin’s natural pH balance. Recommended for years by dermatologists, it is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is gentle enough for children, teens and adults." 


 I find that the description couldn't get any better. I wash my face with this both day and night and it has amazing results for both. In the evening, I dampen my face with warm water and massage about a quarter sized sollop all over my face (it removes makeup like nobody's business!) and remove with a warm, damp wash cloth. It leaves my face fresh and ready for bed. When I get up in the morning I begin my skincare routine with this stuff. Again, I wet my face with warm water and massage a quarter sized amount all over my face. Only this time I leave it and let the product soak into my skin. Normally, with face cleansers this is a no-no but Cetaphil can be used wet or dry. I do his because my skin is a little on the dry side so letting it set gives me a nice smooth finish. This is really a great cleanser and I recommend it to anyone with sensitive skin. Actually, it can probably cater to all skin types! 
(Source:http://www.cetaphil.com)

M.A.C. Fix + "An aqua-spritz of vitamin and minerals, infused with a calm-the-skin blend of green tea, chamomile, cucumber, topped off with the fresh, natural, energizing scent of Sugi. Adds radiance, finishes makeup. Spray it on. Skin drinks it up!"


OKAY OKAY, I know I just got this yesterday, but it's seriously that amazing to me! I spritzed this all over my face after moisturizing and I feel like I can almost skip the step of putting on moisturizer (I would never though because my moisturizer is where I get my SPF) but it's really that quenching to my oh so thirsty flesh. After I let it dry I put on all my other makeup, minus mascara, and the Fix + another go. This step is supposed to set your makeup so it will last longer throughout the day. But it also gave me this amazing fresh dewy look that made my makeup look like real skin. You know how your natural skin has a different finish that a made up face does? ...well this stuff brought back that natural softness and satin feel. I will honestly use this product for the rest of my life. 


M.A.C. Cream Colour Base Pearl  "Versatile and multi-purpose, Cream Colour Base can be applied directly to bare skin, or layered over foundation, moisturizer, or powder. Apply with a brush, sponge, or fingers.  Colour effects range from a light veil to highly dramatic, depending on method of application. Fragrance-free." 

Well, thank God for my friend who recommended these items to me. My face has been missing out on this heaven sent item all these years and I never knew it even existed. It's like this stuff was made for my skin. I put it on after my foundation and it gave me an angelic glow that looked like it was coming from within rather than makeup. I applied it on the apples of my cheeks, my cheek bones and down the bridge of my nose and I honestly got that no makeup look. I can't say enough good things about this stuff! 




Maybelline Falsies Mascara Blackest Black "False lash glam. Corner-to-corner volume for 300% more visible lashes!"

I've been using this mascara for about a year now and the results I get are wonderful. I like really dark, intense, huge lashes. I feel like they really bring the whole look together. Another great thing about mascara in general is you can put just that on and it seems like you don't need anything else. Fortunately, I have the kind of lashes where they work with whatever product you put on them. So The Falsies really do give me huge, glamorous eyelashes. I've provided a couple pictures from past looks I've done so you can take a look at my lashes.










Softlips Beezwax Lip Conditioner "Enriched with jojoba oil and Vitamin E, Softlips Beeswax lip conditioner nourishes and moisturizes the way nature intended."


I take time into taking good care of my smoochers. Once a week I exfoliate them with my sugar scrub and a toothbrush to remove any dead skin cells. I also apply Softlips about every hour if not more. Unless I'm wearing lipstick. In that case I slather in on before I apply that. This stuff leaves my lips kissably smooth and I also get a nice satin finish.

I really emphasize finding products that you love and that love you back. There are items out there in the huge work of beauty that will give you results like you've never experienced, all you have to do is find them! If you have found your holy grail share it with us in a comment. I love finding out other products that people love.

Until next time,
XOX
- Mj