Skincare/Makeup

Q: What is your skincare routine?

Morning- Neutrogena Foaming Cleanser, Cetaphil Moisturizer, Aveeno Moisturizer w/ SPF

Night- Neutrogena Foaming Cleanser, Clinique/Lancome eye cream, Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment, Clinique Moisturizing Gel

I have acne-prone skin so my night time routine is a bit more complicated. I'll wash my face and gently pat it dry then wait a few minutes (I pat on one of my eye creams during this time) before putting on Benzoyl Peroxide to where I need it. I wait a few minutes again until it dries completely, then follow up with moisturizer. I make sure to wash my hands before EVERY step. Hands are full of nasty bacteria so I'm very careful about touching my face. It's quite time consuming, yes, but I think it's worth the precaution. Once or twice a week I'll use my Skin79 Peeling Gel to get rid of dead skin cells, which will help absorb moisturizers, serums, etc, better (thus better results from the products you use!). I'll also use Mario Badescu's Silver Powder from time to time as well, which is supposed to help with unclogging pores. This routine works for me for the most part but I'm always in search of more efficient products. I still break out here and there, of course, especially during times of high stress (midterms, finals) but it hasn't been as bad as it was when I was 16. That was probably the worst time of my life! In addition to an external skin care, I also believe eating healthy plays a big factor. In my opinion, beauty starts from within. Eating health not only makes your skin happy, it also makes your body and long-term health happy too! I definitely try to avoid fast food, foods high in sugar, and dairy. My biggest weakness is chips (Hot Cheetos, yum) so I allow myself to indulge at most once a week.

Q: what are your fav make up products

Lips: Elf Lip Balm in Blissful Berry, NYX Lip Cream in Amsterdam

Face: The Balm's Mary-Lou Highlighter, Shiseido Lifting Foundation in Ivory, The Body Shop Luminizer/Bronzer, Benefit Boi-ing Concealer in Medium, MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC30

Eyes: Urban Decay Naked Palette, Urban Decay Primer Potion, MAC eyeshadows in Print and Saddle