My favorites right now include the Tarte Pure Maracuja Oil, which should be no surprise to anyone since I raved about the product in it's initial review and have been comparting every single skincare product that I have used ever since to it. In fact, I had planned to do a Theme Week of skincare ingredients this month but I am having to push it to next month since I haven't been able to try all the products that I bought and still use the Maracuja Oil optimally. It it pretty rare that I find a skincare item that has the power to change my whole regime...
My five favorites of right now!
Tarte Pure Maracuja Oil - "A 100 percent pure organic maracuja oil. This undiluted organic and moisturizing maracuja oil quickly absorbs for firmer, brighter, smoother skin. Pure maracuja oil is rich in vitamin C, so skin appears instantly brighter and more radiant, as well as essential fatty acids (EFAs), a requirement for healthy skin cells that the body cannot produce on its own. EFA deficiency can result in the breakdown of essential skin cells which causes skin to appear dry and aged. By supplementing skin with pure maracuja oil, you are infusing life back into dull skin and replenishing EFAs to rapidly rebuild and repair. This potent antiaging elixir that has anti-inflammatory benefits promotes active skin recovery and delivers maximum hydration without any greasy or filmy feel." I just can't rave about this face oil enough, it is very hydrating and is actually helping my skin to retain moisture in between uses. My skin just looker brighter thanks to all the Vitamin C in the product and my face hasn't taken on the gray pallor that it often does in the dead of winter. The only breakout that I had when I started using the oil has compltely gone away and no more have popped up since then. This oil is the best product that I have used on my skin for the past few months.
Illamasqua Nail Varnish in DWS - "A vivacious nail varnish. Leave your mark with bold, rich, vibrant colors that stand out. The formula is long-wearing and chip-resistant and contains individual finishes from matte to high-gloss. Apply two coats for high-intensity and use with Illamasqua Nail Base Coat and Illamasqua Nail Top Coat for the perfect finish. Make a statement and talk with your hands!" DWS is a "cement gray cream" and is a neutral hue for me this time of the year. this shade matches pretty much everything that I own and I get three to four days of wear from the shade with very minimal tip wear. I have been turning to this shade at least once a week for the past month and I will continue to wear it for the rest of the winter and then into spring.
Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb - "This floral explosion releases a profusion of flowers that has the power to make everything seem more positive. Magically evocative notes immediately awaken your deepest senses, giving you the impression of living life in your own secret garden, away from reality. Sambac jasmine, centifolia rose, cattleya orchid, and ballerina freesia bloom on a base of patchouli. Notes: Sambac Jasmine, Centifolia Rose, Cattleya Orchid, Ballerina Freesia, Patchouli." Flowerbomb is a spicy floral that works best in the cold weather and I have been using it all the time for the past month, I will need to put it away come spring and that actually depresses. This is one of the few spicy scents that I can easily wear and I love how the rose and jasmine notes mix and produce one of the prettist floral fragrances that I have used.
Matrix Miracle Treat 12 Lotion Spray - "Conditions like a lotion. Sprays like a mist. Sunflower Oil, rich in antioxidant, provides 12 instant benefits: Helps protect color-treated hair/Detangles/Helps seal the hair from damage/Helps prevent breakage/Maximizes natural body/Smoothes the cuticle/Deeply conditions/Helps strengthen hair/Delivers instant silkiness/Increases manageability/Tames frizz/Helps restore shine." I have been using this leave-in treatment every other night and so far have avoided most of the winter hair pitfalls. My static and flyways are reduced and my hair is much softer to the touch. This product helps to smooth the cuticle and protect hair from both heat styling and the elements, while keeping color from fading. This is a great leave-in for dry winter hair and my hair is in much better condition than before I started using it.
Illamasqua Powder Blusher in Katie - "A powder blusher. Illuminate and enliven your complexion with the color and drama of Illamasqua Powder Blusher. Color intense and highly pigmented, it can be used to shade, brighten, enhance, and define the shape of your face. Be bold, be daring, and be the center of attention." Katie is a "light milky pink" and I can only pull the color off when my skin is pale. This shade gives me the perfect light pink flush and makes me looks as though I have just come in from the cold. Pink blush shades are my favorite and this is the one that I have been using for the past month.
My favorites right now are all about keeping my skin and hair looking nice and healthy throughout the cold weather months. Hydrating products for my face and hair are making me look good right now and therefore mean that I will look much better in the spring months. Usually at the end of this month is when I start thinking about what I need to do my appearance to start getting ready for spring and this year I have been using some great products that will take me into the warm weather very easily!
photo courtesy of Sephora
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