Showing posts with label oily. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oily. Show all posts

Friday, November 20, 2015

Glamglow Giftsexy Ultimate Anti-Aging And Clearing Skin Gift Set Review!


I took major advantage of Sephoras 20% off event last week to purchase some of the products I have been hesitant to buy but found over priced. I had my eyes on the Glamglow masks for some time, but I'm very picky when it comes to skincare products. My skin has been acting pretty good lately with the occasional little break out here or there, not complaining at all since I know it can be 10 times worst. 

This set contains:
- 1.7 oz Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment 
- 0.5 oz Supermud Clearing Treatment 
- 1 oz Youthcleanse Daily Exfoliating Cleanser 
- Dual-ended applicator brush 


This gifts set is amazingly priced at $69 and its worth every penny, I have been using the cleanser at night time to remove my makeup and it does a really good job at removing my makeup and exfoliating my skin but also super dry so I will not be using this everyday. The masks are really with all the hype, I tried the Youthmud first and my skin was glowing, like even my husband commented on how great my skin looked. 

Today I tried the Supermud clearing treatment and wow I LOVE it too, I could actually see it working on deep cleaning my pores. After 10 minutes I rinsed off and my skin looked so much brighter and clearer, I took a picture (below) right after to show you the results. The kit comes with a dual ended applicator brush and it helps you pick up the product from the jar and apply it effortlessly. 

Overall I am really happy with this purchase and will definitely be adding it to my beauty routine and even in my studio to use on clients! 







Remove after 10 minutes 

Right After Removing it!




Wednesday, October 21, 2015

My Current Skincare Routine Great For Combination Acne-Prone Skin!

If you have been following my blog for some time now you probably now my skin struggles, if you not.... I'll catch you up; I had THE worst adult acne breakout ever! I tried everything and was even put on antibiotics by my dermatologist. I cleared up my face and Im happy to say my face is back to normal (occasional) breakouts and no excessive oils. 

With my pregnancies I always take a break from using too many products, I don't really need them and I don't like to think I'm putting chemicals into my (baby) body. I started doing research on some new products and others I have been using for years and they don't fail to work for me, this is my current skin care and I have to say my skin has been feeling and looking pretty nice! 

AM 
  1. Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser
  2. Lancôme Tonique Radiance Clarifying Exfoliating Toner
  3. Ole Henriksen Truth Serum-Collagen Booster
  4. Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation
  5. Elta MD UV Clear Sunscreen
PM
  1. Ceramic Slip Cleanser with Clarisonic Mia (every other day)
  2. Lancôme Tonique Radiance Clarifying Exfoliating Toner
  3. Ole Henriksen Truth Serum-Collagen Booster
  4. Avenue Soothing Moisture Mask
Once A Week Or Every Other Week
Acure Organics Brightening Facial Scrub
Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask

The key for me has been to not over stimulate my skin, I only scrub if I'm using a lot of makeup on those days. I can't say enough how important staying hydrated is to your whole well being, but the first place that you start to feel and see a difference is your skin. the post is already long so let me know if you would like my review on any particular one and I can do that on another post! 

Saturday, January 4, 2014

A Quick And Easy Way To Heal Your Acne Fast!/ Una Manera Rapida Y Facil De Curar Tu Acne En Casa!



My skin has been getting very neglected lately, to be completely honest I'm a hot mess right now. I have been dedicating all my time and energy between taking care of the girls and the home renovations leaving no time for me or my blog :(. To add to all this, for the first time in years I currently don't have a skin routine that I'm following and trust me when I say my skin type REALLY needs a routine to stay acne free. All the stress, sleepless nights and now a cold my skin decided to take its revenge and break out everywhere! I'm currently dealing with some serious breakouts not only are they in the worst places but they are painful and really big.

 I cant decide what routine to start my skin back and will be looking for a second opinion from my dermatologist but in the meantime I'm going to take down some of the inflammation with one of my favorite DIY mask. A great way to help dry out those pimples as soon as they pop up is to use an Aspirin mask. Keep in mind it can be drying, so if your little red-friend looks like he is drying out, then try to keep it calm with chamomile or just leave it alone for a few days. I recommend using this for pimples that are new and need some drying power. 

In a bowl, crush 5-10 Aspirins and add a few drops of water to make a paste. Apply mixture on affected area and let sit for 10-15 minutes before washing off. If you feel your skin tingling or burning, rinse the mixture off (this is rare, but just in case). Keep in mind this is powerful, so don’t do this more than every 5-6 days or so!

If you have an oily T-Zone this recipe is safe enough to use on the entire area, but keep it on for 5-10 minutes. Consult your dermatologist for any questions regarding the face mask. 

Good Luck Xxx

Mi piel ha sido muy descuidada últimamente, para ser totalmente honesta, estoy hecha un lío ahora. He estado dedicando todo mi tiempo y energía entre cuidar de las niñas y los las renovaciones en el hogar que no me deja tiempo para mí o mi blog : (. Añadir a todo esto, por primera vez en años que actualmente no tengo una rutina que que siga para el cuidado de mi piel y creen mí cuando digo mi tipo de piel necesita una rutina para estancia el acné libre. Todo el estrés, noches sin dormir y ahora esta gripe mi piel decidió tomar su venganza y estallar acné por doquier! Actualmente tengo unos brotes de acné que no sólo están en los peores lugares pero son dolorosos, y realmente grande. 

No puedo decidir qué rutina para iniciar mi piel y voy a buscar una segunda opinión de mi dermatólogo pero mientras tanto voy a tomar algunos de las mascarillas anti inflamación con uno de mis favoritos máscara. Una buena forma de ayudar a secar los granos tan pronto como aparezcan es usar una aspirina máscara. Tenga en cuenta que puede ser secado, por lo tanto, si tu pequeño rojo-amigo parece que se está secando no trate esta mascarilla. Yo recomiendo usar este para las espinillas que son nuevos y necesitan una potencia de secado. 

En un recipiente, y aplastar a 5-10 aspirinas y añadir unas gotas de agua para hacer una pasta. Aplicar esta mezcla en la zona afectada y dejarlo reposar durante 10-15 minutos antes de lavar. Si usted siente que su piel hormigueo o ardor, enjuagar la mezcla (es raro, pero sólo en el caso). Tenga en cuenta que esta es potente, de modo que esto no se debe hacer más de una vez cada 5 ó 6 días o menos. 


 Consulte a su dermatólogo para cualquier pregunta con respecto a la máscara facial. 

Buena Suerte xxx

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Drugstore Product Of The Week/ El Producto De La Semana!




 I have been so busy with moving that my face has been getting neglected lately, and thats not a good thing for anyone but specially for a skin like mine. I went from a clear skin to the most acneic skin ever, it was truly horrible to the point where people would actually stop me and suggested something for me to use. As if all the stress wasn't enough I was also in Esthetic school, there where days that my skin felt like it wanted to run away from how painful it felt. The last few months of school was definitely the best for my skin since at this point we could pick and choose the treatments we need it and not to mention we all knew what we where doing at this point. My skin improved about a 90% and now even with the lack of tlc its been getting its still doing pretty good. The one product that has been keeping me acne free is amassing, EFFACLAR DUO is a fragrance-free lotion containing an effective amount of benzoyl peroxide and LHA  which is claimed to help with the exfoliation of the skin . It also contains antioxidant vitamin E and a good anti-irritant to help reduce redness from blemishes. I swear that this product has made the difference in my skin care, as soon as I feel a little bump coming I apply this and it just helps it heal faster and without leaving a mark behind. I recommend this product for anyone suffering from acne, start by applying it at night time and just make sure to always apply sunscreen since this will make your skin more sensitive at first. 

Good Luck! Xxx

He estado tan ocupada con la mudanza que mi cara últimamente esta siendo descuidada, y eso no es bueno para nadie, pero especialmente para una piel como la mía. Pasé de una piel clara a la piel mas acnéica. Como si todo el estrés no fuera suficiente también estaba en la escuela estética, donde días mi piel sentía quería huir de lo doloroso que se sentía. Los últimos meses de escuela fue definitivamente el mejor para mi piel puesto que en este momento podíamos elegir los tratamientos adecuado para mi tipo de piel. Mi cara mejoro sobre un 90% y ahora, incluso con la falta del atención sigue haciendo bastante bien. Un producto que me ha mantenido libre de acné es, EFFACLAR DUO es una loción sin perfume que contiene una cantidad efectiva de peróxido de benzoilo y LHA que se reclama para ayudar con la exfoliación de la piel. También contiene antioxidantes Vitamina E y un buen anti-irritación para ayudar a reducir el enrojecimiento y las manchas. Te juro que este producto ha marcado la diferencia en el cuidado de mi piel, tan pronto como siento un monstruo en el camino me aplico esto y no sólo lo ayuda a sanar más rápido tambien sin dejar una marca. Recomiendo este producto para cualquier persona sufren de acné, empezar por aplicarlo por la noche y asegúrate siempre aplicar protector solar ya que esto hará que tu pie se siental más sensible al principio.

Buenas Suerte Xxx


Monday, May 20, 2013

Drugstore Product Of The Week!


It is very rare that I buy a product like this, I am always looking for products that offer the maximum amount of antioxidants and benefits to the skin. Yet this moisturizer is really mundane, it offers absolutely no  antioxidants or promises of perfecting your skin. So why do I love it? well it doesnt break me out! That my friends is a pretty big deal to me right now and just enough for me to fall in love. Its the perfect moisturizer to for my sometimes normal, sometimes oily skin. It wears beautifully under my makeup and it DOESNT CLOG MY PORES!!!! I bought this originally to carry on my makeup kit, but after countless of money spent on moisturizers I decided to try it on myself, I wear this only in the day time under my favorite sunscreen. Good Luck Xxx

Es muy raro que compre un producto como este, siempre estoy buscando productos que ofrecen la máxima cantidad de antioxidantes y beneficios para la piel. Sin embargo es realmente esta crema no hace nada mas que hidratar, ofrece absolutamente nada de antioxidantes ni promesas de perfeccionar tu piel. Así que ¿por qué me encanta? Bueno no me provoca acné! Que mis amigos es muy gran cosa para mí y lo suficiente como para que me enamorará perdidamente. Es la perfecta crema hidratante para mi piel normal a veces, a veces grasosa. Lleva maravillosamente bajo mi maquillaje y no obstruir mis poros!!! Compré esto originalmente a llevar en mi kit de maquillaje, pero después de incontables de dinero gastado en cremas hidratantes decidió probar en mí mismo, me pongo esto sólo durante el día bajo mi protección solar favorito. Buena suerte Xxx

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Papaya!


 One of the many things I'm thankful for is that I grew up in my country the beautiful Dominican Republic. I had the luxury of eating fresh unprocessed foods and lots of fruits and vegetables. In my house we grew and still have coconut trees, cherrie tree, passion fruit, banana, orange, mango, avocado, and a guava tree! Whenever my siblings and I wanted a quick snack we just went to the back yard and grabbed whatever was in season growing and ate it. Unfortunately this is not the case now, but I do go to the farmers market and always try to grab the freshest looking fruits and enjoy it. One of my favorite fruits are papayas, they are not only delicious but very good for you. Papayas are filled with anti-oxidants thanks to the high amounts of vitamin a, and remember what vitamin a is good for? Its an excellent skin cell turnover, which means it exfoliates your skin and helps reveal younger, clearer skin. I love using papaya in my beauty routine and now that its in season and can be found at your favorite farmers markets I wanted to share with you my favorite at home mini treatment I LOVE to do when my skin is looking dull. 

Una de las muchas cosas que estoy agradecido es que crecí en mi país la hermosa República Dominicana. Tuve el lujo de comer alimentos frescos, sin procesar y un montón de frutas y verduras. En mi casa tenemos todavía los árboles de coco, cereza, maracuyá, plátano, naranja, mango, aguacate, y un árbol de guayaba! Cada vez que mis hermanos y yo queríamos un aperitivo nos ivamos al patio y cogí lo que estaba en período de crecimiento y comiamos. Por desgracia, este no es el caso ahora, pero yo voy al mercado de los agricultores y siempre trato de agarrar las frutas más frescas que tengan y disfruto de ella y sus beneficios. Uno de mis frutas favoritas son la papaya, que no sólo es delicioso, pero muy bueno para usted. Papayas están llenos de antioxidantes gracias a las altas cantidades de vitamina A. La vitamina A Es una excelente renovación celular, lo que significa que exfolia la piel y ayuda a revelar una piel más joven, más clara. Me encanta usar papaya en mi rutina de belleza y ahora que esta a tiempo y se puede encontrar en los mercados de agricultores quería compartir con ustedes mi favorito mini tratamiento que AMO hacer cuando mi piel está actuando rebelde.


Ingredients/ Ingredientes: 

Flesh Of Papaya/ La masa de la papaya
2 tbsp plain greek yogurt/ Dos Cucharadas de Yogurt plain
1/2 cup Epsom salts/ Medio vaso de epsom sal
1 peppermint tea bag/ Te herbal de menta

How To/ Preparacion: 

In a bowl, mash papaya with a fork; blend in yogurt; set aside. Dissolve Epsom salts i a large pot of water, then drop in tea bag. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Sit with face over pot for 2-5 minutes, head covered with a towel (like a tent) to seal in steam. Spread papaya mask over face. Leave for 10 minutes; rinse.


En un bol,  aga un puré de papaya con un tenedor y mezclando el yogur, poner a un lado. Disolver las sales de Epsom en una olla grande con agua, a continuación, colocar en una bolsa de té. Llevar a ebullición, retirar del fuego.  Durante 2-5 minutos, Colocate sobre el s que salga de la olla con la cabeza cubierta con una toalla  para sellar el vapor. Luego coloque la máscara de papaya sobre el rosto. Dejar actuar 10 minutos y enjuague.

Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte, Xxx

Sunday, April 14, 2013

My Holy BB!

I'm sure must of you know what a BB creme is, or what its supposed to do for your skin. For those of you who don't, in short BB creams are all-in-one product meant to save you multiple steps and help you achieve a "flawless" healthy look by providing, sun protection, anti oxidants, moisture, and color. To be completely honest this is not always the case, as the amounts of bb creams I have personally tested I can tell you that I had almost given up on the BB cream hype. That is until I came across Dior's BB Creme. I hesitated at first but still asked for a sample to take home and try, I figured why not! I am so glad I did, I am honestly in love with this BB cream, more in love than any of my other foundations to be honest. It's so pigmented that it almost looks like a foundation, but it feels so light on I cant believe I have anything on. It only comes in four shades, and I happened to match 003 perfectly, I cant wait to try more of Dior Nude collection and hopefully you can too! Do you have a favorite BB Cream I should try?

Estoy seguro que deben de saber lo que es una BB crema, o lo que su supone que va a hacer para su piel. Para quienes no lo conozcan, en resumen BB cremas es un producto todo-en-uno destinados a ahorrar varios pasos y te ayudará a lograr un "impecable" aspecto saludable en tu tono de piel, protección solar, anti oxidantes, la hidratación y color. Para ser completamente honesto, esto no es siempre el caso, dado que las cantidades de las cremas bb que yo personalmente he probado puedo decirle que casi había renunciado. Esto es, hasta que me topé con Dior BB creme. pedí una muestra para llevar a casa y probar, me di cuenta por qué no todas estavan mal. Yo estoy muy contenta de haber encontrado esta BB Creme.  Es muy pigmentada que casi parece una base, pero se siente tan ligero en la cara que pensaras que no te pusiste nada. Sólo se ofrece en cuatro colores, y me coinciden con 003 perfectamente, no puedo esperar para probar más de Dior Nude. ¿Tiene un favorito BB Crema que deba probar?


Good Luck, Buenas Suerte! Xxx


Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Drugstore Find Of The Week: Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque



My desperation to clear my skin has brought me to the point of madness, and yes i know that by stressing I will only breakout more and will cause other health issues. But when I decided to go to school and become an Esthetician the last thing I was expecting was that my skin would break out so bad from trying soooo many products not meant for my skin type. I promise to one day be brave enough, maybe when my skin actually clears to show pictures of how bad my breakouts are right now.. until then my quest for clear skin continues and I think I found one of the best masque to assist in my goal.

I decided to purchase this super a affordable masque after watching beauty gurus all over youtube rave about it. I will admit that I love a bargain more then anyone but when it comes to skin care I had the believe that the more $$ the better the product, I'm not ashamed to admit that I was oh so wrong. This masque is really amazing and deserves all the rave it gets. I have been using it once a week for a month now and I will say that it not only calmed my irritated blemished skin but it also aids in faster healing, 
my pores look smaller and my skin is left silky smooth. My makeup looks awesome and even my friends have commented on how much faster my face is clearing up. I will most definitely be adding this to my routine and recommend it to anyone suffering from acne, blackheads, and or large pores. 

The super ingredients; Kaolin (clay draws out impurities), Bentonite clay (eliminates toxins), Glycerin (humectant), Zinc Oxide (anti-inflammatory) and other ingredients the list is short but I just wished they didn't add fragrance to it, I'm usually very sensitive to fragrance in skin care products but it hasnt bother me with this mask at all. I recommend this mask for normal to oily and acne prone skins. Good Luck! Xxx


Purchased: Walmart
Price: $2.99

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Product Rave: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation!


I feel kinda embarrassed admitting that I had never tried this foundation until now. And now I understand what all the hype was about, this foundation is absolutely beautiful it looks analyzing and it feels like air. I actually had to look in the mirror to confirm that I actually had foundation on, thats how light it feels on my skin. Easy to blend, build-able coverage, healthy luminous look, non-comedogenic, I don't know what else I can say about this foundation. It is on the pricey side which is really the only negative. 

 This foundation is oil-free and works perfectly in filling lines and pores. It won't clog your pores or wash you out. This foundation has won so many awards year after year and now I see why.

 This foundation comes in 17 gorgeous shades so you are sure to find your perfect shade. I used my beauty blender sponge to apply it. I recommend this product to anyone and I have to admit I think I love it more then my Chanel foundation. Good Luck!

Purchased: Bloomingdales
Price: $59


Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Product Review: Urban Decay Naked Foundation!



In this picture I'm wearing my shade in 7.5 with no primer underneath or any concealer or powder.
I got very excited when I found out Urban Decay was going to be doing a foundation! I stopped by sephora got matched with the perfect shade and brought home. I've had it for two weeks now but like always I like to give my most honest review.

Left side unblended/ RIght side blended out.

My first impression was how liquid it is, My Shade is 7.5 and it matches my yellow skin perfectly! It goes on almost completely matte but then when it starts to settle into my skin it starts to look more luminous. It has a great coverage so I hardly use any concealer.

Optical Blurring Brush
 This brush is perfection, if anything this brush has become my go to brush even to apply other foundations or my powders! It's soft but firm enough to control and it has some weight on the handle which is always a great thing. I haven't had any shedding and I have already washed it and it kept its shape.

Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup. 
What Urban Decay Say:

Coverage without compromise. Our weightless formula blurs imperfections for a flawless finish that feels invisible, but looks professionally retouched.

What I Say: This foundation does what it promised. I love that they included anti oxidants like green tea and vitamin which promote collagen production so your skin appears smooth and supple. They have 18 shades and all color range so everyone is guaranteed to find their color. I personally love that its matte, I don't get shiny or feel the need to powder so this saves me a couple of steps. Once it settles into my skin it doesn't move or transfer to my clothes, this alone is a big deal! 

Is it worth all the hype? YES!
Would I recommend this product? YES 
Will I buy again? YES!
Did it break me out? NO
Did it replace my Chanel foundation? uhm NO! (different finishes)
How Much? $38
Where? Sephora or Urbandecay.com

Good Luck! Xxx


Monday, November 21, 2011

Aspirin Acne Mask


Nothing is worse than breaking out before an important event, and for some reason my skin is the mother of breakouts before important dates (my wedding, interviews, you name it, my skin digs it!). A great way to help dry out those pimples as soon as they pop up is to use an Aspirin mask. Keep in mind it can be drying, so if your little red-friend looks like he is drying out, then try to keep it calm with chamomile or just leave it alone for a few days. I recommend using this for pimples that are new and need some drying power.

In a bowl, crush 5-10 Aspirins and add a few drops of water to make a paste. Apply mixture on affected area and let sit for 10-15 minutes before washing off. If you feel your skin tingling or burning, rinse the mixture off (this is rare, but just in case). Keep in mind this is powerful, so don’t do this more than every 5-6 days or so!

If you have an oily T-Zone this recipe is safe enough to use on the entire area, but keep it on for 5-10 minutes. Consult your dermatologist for any questions regarding the face mask. Good Luck Xxx