Wednesday, June 18, 2014

My Current Go-To Products

Skincare is a top priority in my life. Being a makeup artist, I know that the key to a beautiful, and flawless makeup look, is to start with a good skincare routine. So you'll notice that most of my must have products are skincare related...

Algenist Gentle Rejuvinating Cleanser

This is my daily cleanser. I use it day and night. It's gentle for my sensitive skin but strong enough to remove all my makeup. Plus has anti aging benefits.


Boscia Konjac Sponge

I have used the origional version of this sponge for months now, and just recently bought the bamboo charcoal one. It's such a nice gentle exfoliating sponge, and pairs with my cleanser, it's a perfect duo. I switched to the black sponge because it helps treat breakouts and minimizes pores, and detoxifies the skin. The reviews on sephora.com even say that people prefer this sponge over a clarisonic brush. I have to agree with those reviews. 

Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster

If you take nothing else away from this post, you need to Atleast try this product if you havnt already. I'm am truly addictied to this product. I use one pump every morning after I cleanse and before I moisturize. With the vitamin c it's a nice pick-me-up for the morning. It lightens, tightens and brightens yours skin. So it takes care of fine lines, wrinkles, pores and dark spots. Within one week I noticed my acne scars pretty much were gone! I brush up from my jaw line and all over my face, to create a lifting motion. I feel if I continue to use this product for years to come, I'll have bright, tight healthy looking skin well into my older years.


Sephora 8hr Mattifying moisturizer sunscreen 

I have combination skin, so I use different products on certain parts of my face. Along my t-zone, forehead and cheeks (where I break out most)... I use this moisturizer. It absorbs oil and controls shine, but I still get the moisture I need. Plus sun protection with the SPF. This is my favorite moisturizer to use during the warm summer months.

Dr.Jart Ceramidin kit

This kit is a limited edition kit. Including the liquid serum and then the cream. They are originally both sold separately in bigger sizes. The kit has been available at sephora since Christmas, so I'm not quite sure how long it will be available. You can use the serum and/or the cream on it's own... But I like duo and how it makes my skin feel, so I better stock up! I get super dry patchy skin on my chin. In the summer it almost looks scaly! Gross! This is the only product that can touch my dry skin and actually make a difference. At night I pair this with argan oil, for extra hydration... Which will be discussed later in this post.


Cover FX protection primer

When I'm ready for makeup application I start with this primer. Because my makeup doesn't contain SPF, I like using a primer that has the sun protection I need. It contains an organic sunscreen, which I love! I can't say enough good things about Cover FX! They are my new favorite makeup brand. They are vegan, gluten free, paraben free, talc free, mineral oil free... Among other things. The maker of MAC Cosmetics actually is the same creator of Cover FX. This primer makes for a very smooth makeup application, weather powder or liquid.


Cover FX BB Gel

This product is brand new from cover fx. It's mattifying, light weight and contains ingredients to nourish your skin as well as treat blemishes. I am a mineral powder girl, but this stuff actually feels lighter than a powder. It's perfect for summer! I fell in love with this product the moment I tried it. It gives lightweight med-full coverage. It's almost a cream to powder finish. You need to try it yourself in order to see the amazingness of this product. The thing about all cover fx products is that the periodic use of them actually improves your skins health and appearance. There I go again just gushing over the brand. There is just so much to love! When picking out your shade, go for a shade darker than what you normally would wear. It lightens up when you apply DVD blend it in. I am typically a fair/light skintone... N30 in the cover fx world. In this BB Gel I'm an N-Medium. This is must have foundation for hot summer months. 

Cover FX pressed Mineral powder
I use this when I want to
Throw some makeup on that's light weight, gives me coverage and Brens out my skin tone. I like it better than bare minerals powder foundation because it feels lighter and doesn't make my skin feel grimey like the bare minerals did at the end of the day. 



Bare Minerals Ready Illuminizer Duo

This is a very very pretty highlighter I use when I want that dewy glow on the go! It's quick and gives me the look I desire. I usually use the Josie Maran Argan Illuminizer when I'm going all out with my makeup look.

Josie Maran Argan Illuminizer 

Aruba Bronzer by Sephora

This is the perfect bronzer for my fair skintone... I use it to contour. It also is paraben free and contains argan oil! Added bonus!!


Bare Minerals Mineral Veil with SPF

I just take a light dusting of this on my t-zone to control oil and shine. It just gives me that touch of security with my makeup.


Ole Henriksen invigorating night gel

I use the stuff every night. It smooths out the texture of my skin while combatting traces of fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes. AHA promotes cell turnover while the vitamins C and E nourish the skin. It also gives me hydration throughout the night, waking up with a bright and hydrated complexion. 


Josie Maran 100% pure organic argan oil

I pair this with my other moisturizing treatments at night, on the really dry parts of my skin. I natural, nourishing, gentle and healing. I'm in love with this stuff!!!


Philosophy microdelivery exfoliating wash

I use this once a week. Just to give my skin the extra exfoliating treatment. Renew my cells, and improve the texture of my skin. 


Smashbox Lash Primer

I recommend using an eyelash primer before any mascara... I strongly believe they make your lashes stronger and healthier.


Dior Show Blackout 

Blackest of the black mascara! Builds length and volume


Too Faced Better than Sex Mascara

I layer this on top of the Dior show blackout... The way the brush is formulated, it adds volume and helps curl them.

You can find all these products at your local sephora. If you want to try a product but are unsure you want to spend the money without knowing how the product works for you, just ask for a smart sample!

Good luck fellow skincare gurus!!!

❤️ Renée Ann




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