Beauty Secrets Unveiled!

Hello my lovies! I decided to share my must have facial beauty products. I live and die by them and don't know what I would do without them! Some of these products are pricey, but they last a while so it's worth it! Here is my daily ritual:

MORNING:
-Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel (This is so calming and gentle to my skin.)
-Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner (It says to spray it straight on your face, but I prefer to spray a few pumps onto a cotton round, and then put it on my face.)
-Bare Escentuals bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper (This is like a daily multi-vitamin for your skin and a great base before putting on makeup. Plus it absorbs into your skin almost instantly!)
-Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel (I use this sparingly if needed because the rev-er upper provides moisture already. I use the gel instead of the lotion because my skin is on the oilier side and the gel soaks up the oil a lot better.)

NIGHT:
-Dermalogica Precleanse (I LOVE this product because it totally removes all of my makeup (including mascara!) that the cleanser doesn't. It also helps clear away oil and dirt from my face and preps my face for the cleansing gel.)
-Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel with the Clarisonic (this is heaven sent!!)
-Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant (This is an exfoliant that you can use everyday because it's so gentle and not abrasive AT ALL.)
-Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner (look above)
-Philosophy Help Me Retinol Treatment (This is a nighttime treatment that totally refreshes my face. It's so gentle and actually helps smooth and clear up my skin.)
-Eye Love Cucumber Soothing Eye Gel (This is gentle and soothing to my eyes. I just pat a small amount under my eyes and around my corners.)


A FEW TIMES A WEEK:
-Kiehl's Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Masque (I leave it on for about 10 minutes, then wash it off with warm water. It leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth like a baby's bottom =))


I also just started taking the Dr. Brandt Anti-Oxidant Water Booster:

One dropper full is supposed to be equivalent to 15 cups of decaffeinated green tea. It also includes white tea and grapeseed extract. All you have to do is put 1 dropper full into 8 oz. of water everyday. I've been taking it for about a week, but I'm kind of skeptical because how can one teensy drop really be the same as drinking 15 cups of green tea? Have any of you tried this before? I hope I didn't just waste my money! But as they say, beauty comes from within right?

It comes in blueberry, pomegranate, green apple, and original. I currently have the blueberry flavor. It's not the best tasting thing in the world, but it's not horrible either.

I hope you all enjoyed reading about my beauty products. This feels like a free advertisement for Dermalogica, haha. But I really don't know what I would do without these products!

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Eye Cream

Do any of you use eye creams? When is the right time to even start using one? I just started using a gentle one recently. I'm in my twenties, and I figure it's never too early to start!

This is the one I'm currently using:
Eye Love Cucumber Soothing Eye Gel

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It's really soothing and gentle to my eyes, so I like it. Plus it's made with cucumbers which are supposed to be fab for your eyes!


These are also supposed to be wonderfully effective:
Perscriptives Anti-Age Advanced Protection Eye Cream SPF 25

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AGE DEF-EYE™ CREAM with SPF 15

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TOUT LE MONDE Antioxidant Eye Gelée



LUXEE YEUX Eye Beauty Balm

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Bold Bold Lips

As summer is winding down, keep your lips in season by wearing a bold lip color. But when wearing a bold lip color, make sure you keep your eyes clean with a neutral shadow. The key is to "find a color that you wear, not one that wears you."

Here are some examples:
Covergirl Queen Collection

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Sephora Maniac Mat Long-Wearing Matte Lipstick

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Lorac Breakthrough Performance Lipstick SPF 15

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MAC Lipstick in Russian Red

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Work this look:

Bold Eyes & Nude Lips

I'm totally loving nude lip colors with bold smokey eyes. Nude lips are awesome because they look good on any complexion and go with absolutely everything! The contrast of the lips and the eyes just look amazing...










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Try these nude lip products to get this look:
Nars Lip Gloss in Striptease




Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Buff, Nude, or Beige




Clinique Long Last Glosswear in Knockout Nude, Guavagold, or First Blush



Smashbox Limitless Long Wearing Lip Gloss in Infinite

Kitson Boutique Discount

So I'm sure many of you have heard of Kitson, a trendy boutique in L.A. that many celebrities go to. Well, they have just started a new nail polish line and right now they are partnering with mystyle and offering 15% off. All you have to do is use promo code mystyle15 at checkout. There are 10 different colors to choose from. Offer ends Aug. 28 so get on it ladies! Click here for the direct link. Here are examples of some of the colors they have:

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Giveaway Winner and Vibrating Mascara?!

I am proud to present the winner of my Giveaway via random.org..........

OceanDreams

Congratulations girl!! You totally deserve it. Can you email me your full name and address, and your gorgeous necklace will be sent to you! Please email me at liliesandgrapes@gmail.com. Thanks! =)


Moving on to beauty, have any of you heard of vibrating mascara? They are apparently battery operated and are supposed to mimic the zig-zag motion that a professional makeup artist would use. They're also supposed to separate lashes without clumping. But the thought of me putting something that just vibrates like that to my eyes kind of freaks me out. Have any of you used this before? Does it work well?

Here are some examples:
1) Maybelline Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara

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2) Lancôme Oscillation

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3) Estée Lauder TurboLash

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Also, tomatoes are supposed to do wonders for your skin. I stumbled across this item in a magazine:
Yes to Tomatoes Total Treatment Facial Mask

It contains "the potent anti-pxidant Lycopene from organic tomoatoes to brighten, refine, and purify the skin. The Facial Mask contains potassium rich avacado, which improves the skin's moisture retention, while maintaining a balanced, clear complexion". It seems like a good product, but I haven't tried it so I can't really say. I kind of want to try it though...

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Beauty Product Favorites

Here are my top beauty product companies:

Face:

1. Dermalogica
2. Kiehl's
3. Cetaphil


Body (lotions/body washes):

1. Dove
2. Neutrogena
3. Nivea or Olay


Makeup:

1. Bare Minerals (I love mineral makeup!)
2. Clinique
3. MAC


Hair:

1. Kerastase
2. Bumble and Bumble
3. Pantene or Biolage

What are your favorite go-to companies?


***Also, check out The Little Jewelry Box: designs by Rachel Elizabeth. She is a talented designer who is doing a great giveaway on her blog!