Self Care: Current Morning Skincare Routine feat. Derma E

Hello Everyone!

* Disclaimer: This post contains PR Samples provided by Derma E for review purposes. I would like to thank Derma E for sending these products. All opinions are 100% my own. Product information, courtesy of dermae.com

For today's self care post I'm sharing one of my current morning facial skincare routine featuring one of my favorite brands Derma E

STEP 1: Micellar Cleansing Water With Vitamin C

I like to use this Vitamin C Micellar Cleanser Water in the morning. Since it's also hydrating, I've been using the Micellar Water to pre cleanse my face before I use a cleanser

STEP 2: Brightening Cleanser

I love using this cleanser and it smells so good! This cleasner helps wake my skin up in the morning.

STEP 3: Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches

Typically I use these hydro gel patches at night, but lately I've been using them in the morning. I may be in the house due to the stay at home order, but I try to keep up with my daily routine. In addition to the Brightening Cleanser, the patches help rejuvenate my under eye area.

I've been having insomnia off and on the past few weeks so I've started noticing the circles under my eyes are darker. Since I started using the hydro Gel Patches, the dark circles aren't as dark and the puffiness under my eyes have reduced as well. Skin Care Tip: I put The Hydro Gel Patches in the refrigerator, and cold patches feel so soothing under my eyes.

STEP 4: Advanced Peptide and Collagen Moisturizer

I haven't noticed wrinkles, but since I turned 34 in December, I've been taking more precautionary measures to prevent them. I started using this advanced Peptides & Collagen Moisturizer about 2 to 3 times a week on my face and neck.

I love that Derma E moisturizers don't feel greasy, and a little of the product goes a long way.

STEP 5: Advanced Peptides and Collagen Serum

After I use the moisturizer, I apply a serum. Serums also help reduce wrinkles.

STEP 6: Beauty Sponge

Did you know that beauty sponges can also be used for applying skincare products?

For the past few months I've been applying oils, moisturizers, and serums with beauty sponges from Derma E. The sponge doesn't absorb too much product and it helps apply skincare products effortlessly.  Skin Care Tip: If you use a beauty sponge to apply skincare products, make sure you clean them often to prevent bacteria.

STEP 7: Gua Sha Tool

Beauty tools such as this Gua Sha Tool, Jade Rollers, and Rose Quartz Rollers have become increasingly popular. This Gua Sha Tool is used to help ease tension, reduce puffiness and wrinkles. How beautiful is this stone?!

I just started using this Gua Sha Tool about a month ago. I don't use it everyday, but when I want a little extra pampering for my skin this is my go to tool. As you can see in my photo, I focus on the eye area since that's my trouble area with puffiness. 

Healthy skin is happy skin :)

Links mentioned in this post:

Micellar Cleansing Water With Vitamin C

Brightening Cleanser

Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches

Advanced Peptide and Collagen Moisturizer

Advanced Peptides and Collagen Serum

Beauty Sponge

Gua Sha Tool

Don't forget to check out my Self Care: Quarantine Makeup Routine

Self Care: Quarantine Makeup Routine

Hello Everyone!

*Disclaimer: This post contains products sponsored by Derma E. Thank you Derma E for sending over products for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own

I know there are people that won't even think about wearing makeup during quarantine, but welcome to the life of a beauty/lifestyle influencer lol. I've lost count on the makeup looks that I've done for my blog and Instagram and I wasn't going anywhere. So I really don't mind creating a makeup look during a stay at home order. For all my makeup lovers, today I'm creating a simple no makeup, makeup look.

To achieve a no makeup makeup look, it's good to have light coverage makeup products.

*Derma E Beauty Sponge 

*Derma E Tan- Tinted Moisturizing BB Cream SPF 30+

*Derma E Sun Protection Mineral Powder SPF 30

Last Summer was scorching hot here in South Carolina, and I used Derma E Tinted Moisturizing BB Cream and Derma E Sun Protection Mineral Powder for lightweight coverage. Since it's Spring and it's going to be hot, I thought this would be a good idea to start using these products. These two products are also good to wear when you're doing a quick makeup look.

When I apply the BB Cream I always use a makeup sponge. I started using Derma E's beauty Sponge a few months ago, and it's quickly become one of my favorite beauty tools. This beauty Sponge applies this BB Cream (and foundations) flawlessly, and the sponge doesn't soak up most of the product.

Makeup Products Used

While I was doing my makeup, I unintentionally matched the eyeshadow on my lid to my lipstick lol. I didn't realize that until I was finished.

When creating a no makeup makeup look, you should stick with neutral colors. The Tinted BB Cream from Derma E gives me a natural dewy look. I like to pair the Tinted BB Cream with the Mineral Powder. The Mineral Powder is translucent so I can also wear it alone.

What are your  lightweight go to makeup products to create a no makeup makeup look?

Easter Blessings

Happy Easter!

John 3:16 

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

It is so humbling to know that Jesus died for our sins. For that I am forever grateful and blessed. I know that Easter is different this year, but I always celebrate Christ in my heart. Easter is also one of my favorite holidays.

Unbeknownst to me The 10 Commandments (1956) came on TV last weekend so I missed half the movie. Usually the movie comes on the night before Easter, but I guess ABC decided to change things this year...(thankfully I have the DVD)

For Easter Dinner I made Italian Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Chicken Flavored Rice, and Green Beans.

Dessert Pet Homeade Vanilla Ice Cream and Reddi Wip

I shared my Easter Decor in my first post for April, but I've actually had this set up since March 1st. I just added an egg inside the diy candle holder I made. I hope that everyone is having a blessed Easter Sunday!

Self Care: Hair Care Wash Day feat. Curls

Hello Everyone!

For today's self care post, I'm going to feature hair care products from Curls. If you've been following me, then you know that I've been on a journey to healthier hair.

1. Current Self Care Routine for my hair These products leave my hair feeling moisturized. Healthy hair starts with good hair care products

2. Wash Day! Did you know you can mix these curls products?!

Today's Wash Day Routine

1. Step 1: So So Clean Vitamin C Curl Wash

2. Step 2: So So Moist Vitamin C Curl Mask

3. Step 3: Blueberry Bliss Reparative Leave In   Conditioner

4. Step 4: Blueberry Bliss Curl Control Jelly

3. Blueberry & Mint Tea Hair Growth &  
Scalp Treatment: Holy grail for my scalp! The dropper makes it easy to apply on my scalp. This oil is Formulated with certified organic blueberry seed oil, corn mint and coconut oil proven to enhance hair growth.

4. Curls Blueberry & Mint Tea Hair Growth & Scalp Treatment helps reduce my dry scalp 💙 If you have dry itchy scalp I highly recommend you give the Blueberry Bliss Mint Tea Scalp a try!

Self Care: Mental Health

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Happy Monday! This month I wanted to focus on a few self care related posts. With everything going on right now I thought it would good to start my self care posts with mental health care.

Remember if it costs you your peace, it costs too much. Be well!

Hello April

Hello Everyone!

I hope that everyone is doing well and your month is off to a good start. Spring is here and the weather has been beautiful the past few days. Like most people, I've been spending much of my time inside. Here are some of things that I've been up to lately.

I've had this Easter Display out since March 1st, don't judge me lol

Since food and supplies are still scarce in the grocery store, I'm glad I was able to get more water, a 12 pack of toilet paper, and long lost apple sauce lol 🙂

Allergy and sinus season is here (even though I have allergy and sinus problems all throughout the year). I've been taking the Nature's Bounty Sleep Vitamins

Last month before Ulta temporarily closed their stores, I purchased this 35H Hot Spot Palette for $15.00. I actually paid about $12 and some change since I used coupon

Laundry Day

I just put the Yankee Candle owl wax warmers away, and took out my other wax warmers. I purchased these and while ago when they were on a BOGO Sale. I've said this before, if you don't like Yankee Candles try the wax warmers and wax melt cups. The throw on the wax cups melts are better than the candles.

Another makeup look using the Jaclyn Hill Palette Volume II

I'm not sure of what happened yesterday morning, but I think I sprained my knee. Right now I'm in a lot of pain, but my knee doesn't hurt as much as it did yesterday. Let's just say I'll probably be resting for the weekend.  Be well and stay safe!