Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue

I got this with a qvc kit. Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue.  I am not a fan. They (qvc)called it a foundation and it has very little coverage, I used it with the recommended brush.  If you have great skin to begin with, this might work for you. But not for my 51 year old skin. It does have spf 30 and is moisturizing.   Its about $30 for 1.2 ounces. I can find a better bb cream at the drugstore for less than $10.  I won't repurchase.

 

Peter Thomas Roth Laser-Free Retexturizer Exfoliating Scrub

Well isn't that a mouthful?

The skin on my face has been bumpy this summer, not sure what it is, its not acne - just rough. So I dug through my stash and found this. I think I got it in a QVC TSV ages ago. 

I used a week ago, and it smoothed my skin without being too hard on my sensitive skin. Yay!

The bumps came back so used it again this morning and my cheeks are soft again.

You can get it at sephora, click here

I don't like the $38 price tag, Not sure if I will buy it again, probably worth it since it works, but frugal me will always be willing to try something cheaper. 

Dove Anti-perspirant

I am on my second stick of this Dove antiperspirant.
not loving it.

It smells nice and does the job, reasonably priced.
 but it leaves a sticky almost slimy residue, Ew.
I will not repurchase.

L'Oreal Ever Pure

Since I have dry curly hair I feel the need for deep moisture. 

Since its sulfate free and supposed to help protect color I gave it a try, used it for the first time last night. 

I thought it had a weird smell.

And my hair is not soft. 

I will keep looking. 

Clinique gel moisture

My dermatologist always recommends Clinique products.
When I needed a gel type moisturizer I tried this one.

Kinda pricey as all Clinique products go, but probably worth it.
Its light and no weird smell.

I like it

website

Pinterest led me to this wonderful website this morning,

http://skincare.allwomenstalk.com/

could be a real time waster ;)

Burt's Bees

I like this lip balm. 
Just a little hint of color.
Lots of moisture (good for me since I am addicted to lip junk)

I find them at Walgreen's on clearance often. 
Since I keep one in my purse, 
one in my desk drawer,
and some rolling around in odd places, 
I grab a few when they are $1.39. 

Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads

I hate my skin

I have wrinkles around my eyes.
Ruddy red cheeks.
and breakouts on my chin.

I am always looking for some miracle.
If its out there, I haven't found it yet.
But I like these.

About $6 at Walmart. There are 28 super soaked pads in the jar.
They are generous in size so super cheap frugal me, I cut them in half.  Plenty to wash the make-up off my face,
 gentle enough to not aggravate my cheeks,
and my skin is soft.

Yes to Cucumbers Eye Gel

Maybe yes to cucumbers,
but no to this.

It IS soothing, cooling.
But its sticky and left a layer of yuck. ..I thought my skin was peeling at first (Yikes!) but it was just the residue.
I suppose I could use it at night, but I like something a little more anti-aging at my age (47)

If you are young and just want a little soothing treat, you might like it. I won't buy it again.

100% Pure Eye Creme

100% Pure Coffee Bean Eye Creme


I use this pretty much every morning. Dot a little under my eyes. It smells wonderful. Kind of chocolate-y coffee-y  yummy-ness.


I have always had super red cheeks. Sensitive and warm to the touch. I started looking into "calming products" - was not liking the price tags I was finding. But I noticed a lot of them had caffeine in them. So I am doing a little experiment of my own. Dotting a little of this on my cheeks under my tinted moisturizer the past few mornings.  Not seeing any difference, but its only been 2 days...


I see on the 100% pure website it comes in a tube now. I still have half a bottle left, wonder when they switched?  Anyway, $19.00 for an ounce. 
Well ...after dealing with 100% pure customer service, I would not recommend shopping with them at all.

Alpha Hydrox

I have used Alpha Hydrox AHA souffle for several years.

Good results, I get lots of compliments 

(the best one ever from a surgeon who thought he had the wrong chart, no way was I "that old"  

Well, oops, I was! )  that my skin looks young. I personally think all my fat fills in the wrinkles. 

And a good price, around $15 at the drugstore and a little goes a long way. 

I need to find something gentler (more gentle?) .

My skin is getting so sensitive, I have been searching for something that will calm down the redness. And I need some serious SPF that's not oily. 

L'occitane Hand Cream

Yummy shea buttery goodness in a tube.
Smells wonderful, sinks in to my skin quickly and makes them oh-so-soft.

Would make a wonderful gift. $10 for a 1 oz tube at Sephora.

Josie Maran Argon oil

I'm back.
For how long? 
who knows?


Does anyone care?
probably not. 


Anyway. 
I love this stuff. 


I got mine from QVC. But I have also seen it on sephora.


$48 for 1.7 oz at sephora.com
But I think its worth every penny.
I have had my bottle for 2 months and I have barely made a dent in it! 
A few drops massaged into my skin after I wash my face in the morning, makes my skin soft all day.
Even though its an oil, its not oily - more like a serum. 
My always broke out chin even looks better! 


When I found out it was full of vitamin E I started rubbing some into the scars on my elbows every night. 
Not sure if it will make a difference, but it can't hurt. They are such big ugly scars, I hate them!

Never thought I would say this:

I love Wen.

I tried it from qvc, since I could return it.

I didn't.

I tried pomegranate first, it was really good.

Second bottle was fig

Fig is my soul mate.

Its pricey

but worth it.

I buy two at a time so I can save a few bucks on shipping.

Aveeno Lip Conditioner

Aveeno Essential Moisture Lip Conditioner with SPF 15

Pros:

SPF

Cost: $3.50 at drugstore.com

Pur Minerals 4 in 1 Pressed Foundation

One of my favorite foundations. Forget the 5 minutes face, this is my 2 minute face.

Pros:
goes on quickly
smooth matte finish
compact is nice to toss in my purse
conceals well
goes on nicely with a brush or sponge

Cons
a little pricey (but I think worth it)
I have only found it online.

Cost:
$25 at ulta.com I wait for their buy one get one free sale.

Organix Ever-Straight Brazilian Keratin Therapy Flat Iron Spray

How is that for a mouthful?
I am inpressed with this flat iron spray.

Pros:
protects my hair when I straighten it.
makes it smooth and shiny,STAYS straight!
no icky sticky
doesn't stink

Cons:


*About $8 for 6 oz. (Walgreens often has it buy one get one free)