While I do enjoy trying new beauty items, what I really LOVE is finding new favorites that quickly become staples in my beauty routine. I wanted to share some of my favorites with you: both a few luxury beauty items and several budget-friendly beauty items as well.
Favorite Drugstore/Supermarket Beauty Finds
I first saw Method products at Target right after we had been married. I love the idea of more natural products and when I found the Olive Leaf scent, I fell in love. It's got a clean scent with olive leaf, fresh herbs, and a tiny hint of citrus (which I normally steer clear of, but enjoy in this product). Bonus: it also comes in a Moisturizing Hand Wash so you can continue to smell this nourishing scent all day!
As I write this, I realize just how long I've been using this lotion- probably close to 15 years! While I will still occasionally try new lotions, I always seem to return to this one. Its scent includes lavender, chamomile, and ylang-ylang. I use it all over and it leaves my skin super soft!
After reading French Women Don't Get Fat, I had always wanted to try Argan Oil, which Mireille Guiliano raves about having incredibly anti-aging properties. However, it wasn't until I started using essential oils (and needed a base oil for the ones I was using on my face) that I finally purchased some to try. I use it in the morning with a drop of Melaleuca (Tea-Tree Oil) and a drop of Frankincense. I like the purifying properties of the melaleuca and love how the Frankincense helps to brighten my skin tone!
This is a relatively new find as a product I had used in the past was discontinued. I love the grapefruit scent and use it in the shower after runs and at night before bed.
For years I used Mary Kay's Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover, but after finding this one that can be purchased almost anywhere (and is half the price), I converted. It does not irritate my eyes (which are pretty sensitive) and works great to remove my heavy black eyeliner and mascara. Bonus: Kroger has its own version of this that I like to stock up on- it's about half the price and just as effective!
Favorite Luxury Finds
I went a subtle shade of red about a year ago and my hairstylist recommended these products to help prolong the life of my color. They work so well that nearly every time I wash and dry my hair, people ask if I've just had my hair done! Since I love my high-quality salon but cannot afford to go as often as I would like, these products are a great investment for me as they help me stretch out the time between my salon visits.
I mean, who doesn't like L'Occitane? I love its Shea Butter scent and especially love how it moisturizes without leaving literally any type of residue once it's dry. I literally feel as though my skin is more radiant when I've used it. Since it is a bit more expensive than my trusted Aveeno, it's been a little while since I have splurged on it. I did receive some as a birthday gift and have been savoring it since :)
I received a sample of this from my mother-in-law and immediately understood why people tend to invest in luxury night creams. Within days of use, my skin seemed brighter and more youthful. I love the scent and just as I can still remember the scent of my mother's night cream when I was a child, I hope my children will one day think of this scent on my face as I kiss them goodnight and say their prayers.
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