COSMETICS CUTIE: Your Skin Will Beat the Heat

By Jen

It has been ridiculously hot and humid this week. Because of the severity of the temperature, I have been foregoing face make up in favor of a simple layer of SPF moisturizer. Although I am giving my face a bit of a break, I have not been able to escape the occasional beads of sweat and their accompanying shine.

Faced with shine, I turn to one product to help return my skin to its normal balance… Clean & Clear Instant Oil-Absorbing Sheets. These compact sheets can go anywhere and do the job of absorbing excess oil whether you are wearing make-up or going au naturel.

If you’re skin is facing extra shine this summer, invest in this budget beauty product. You’ll look fresh all summer long and your skin will surely beat the heat!

Made by: Clean & Clear

Found at: Target

Price: $4.49

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COSMETICS CUTIE: Helping Your Skin Fight the Good Fight

By Jen

Although spring is upon on us, the weather has been anything but consistent. As a singer, this wreaks havoc on my voice and now it has apparently decided to affect my skin as well. In any given day, I can leave the house oily and come home parched. In the past, at the first sight of blemishes I lost my cool. However, I have developed an arsenal of products that I can use to fight blemishes and give my skin the consistency and balance it craves.

My first defense is the Lumene Arctic Touch Deep Cleansing Peat Mask. Unlike other masks, it doesn’t leave my skin overly dry and you don’t need to use any harsh washcloths to remove it. It is especially great if you’re experiencing a breakout or blackheads and it visibly reduces larger pores. Overall, it makes my skin feel fresh once I’ve washed it off with some gentle warm water.

For your next at home spa day, give this mask a try. It’s an economical way to relax your skin and help your skin fight the good fight against blemishes!

Made by: Lumene

Found at: Walgreens

Price: $9.99

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COSMETICS CUTIE: Keep Your Skin Radiant In The Sunshine

By Jen

As visions of spring relaxation dance through our heads, we think fondly of approaching barbeques, lazy beach days and sun kissed skin. However, if your skin is anything like mine, spending extra time outside tends to zap the moisture right out of my skin.

Since staying indoors is not an option, I turned to Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15. It goes on smoothly, without greasy residue and works to even out my skin tone. It also keeps my skin quenched and makes my morning routine that much simpler by including necessary SPF protection.

As winter melts away, get outside and have some fun. If you add this moisturizer to your daily routine, you’ll have no excuse not to!

Made by: Aveeno

Found at: Ulta

Price: $16.99

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COSMETICS CUTIE: What your skin is dreaming of

By Jen

Removing your makeup before you go to bed should be a priority in line with brushing your teeth. Allowing your skin to breathe at night is important to avoid unwanted blemishes and a lackluster skin tone. Although I am fanatic about my nighttime routine, I am no stranger to those nights when falling asleep with my makeup on seems so much easier. Enter the Neutrogena Make-Up Remover Night Calming Cleansing Towelettes.  With just a swipe, you can remove eye, lip and face makeup with ease and fall right into bed knowing that you’ve given your skin the breather it rightly deserves! Plus with this calming formula, your skin will feel amazingly fresh while the scent lulls you to sleep. As your dream away, your skin will to thanks to this multi-tasker!

Made by: Neutrogena

Found at: Drugstore.com

Price: $7.49

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COSMETICS CUTIE: Skin as Smooth as Silk

By Jen

Winter has arrived in full force, which unfortunately means that my poor hands are going through a tough transition. Dry skin is a big winter no no, and when this season rolls around, it seems like an unavoidable burden. Even worse, finding the perfect lotion that will nourish your skin without leaving a greasy residue is tricky! 

Well look no further. I introduce you to the L’Occitane en Provence Hand Cream Trio. It comes with three moisturizers in wonderful scents that will leave your hands feeling smooth all day! They also come in the perfect travel size to throw in your bag as you head out the door.  Keep your hands feeling smooth and silky all season long with these creams and they won’t feel left out in the cold!

Made by: L'Occitane en Provence

Found at: Sephora

Price: $25.00

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