Product of the Day

Organic Blemish Clearing Cleanser

Based on a stunning review by Claire (and the knowledge that skin will eventually get used to the treatment of benzoyl peroxide), I decided to spring and try this natural cleanser. Everyone has always said that taking a moment to dial down the chemicals in skincare has always been a good idea, and I'm finding that it might be the case.

Lust List

As people who know me will attest, I'm never one to deny myself something that I really want. It might take months or years of (usually failed) saving, but I will eventually get most things that catch my eye. Even people like me need a lust list, though, and this is mine. 

(Spoiler alert: I will own a lot of this by the time fall is done.)

Product of the Day

Pore Refining Toner

Before I went back to my dermatologist recommended skincare routine, I loved this stuff. I saw results within a week, and my skin had never looked better. Large pores have always been my nemesis, I just never knew what to do to fix it. Sadly, this clashes with my prescription medication, otherwise I would be using it every day for the rest of my life.

Skincare Review

Night time moisturizers have always been a mystery to me. Since I have oily skin, should I use something for oily skin? Nope, then I wake up with dry patches on my cheeks. Combination skin formula? Oh, sorry, you'll have to have an oily t-zone all day long with that one.

I was getting a little frustrated.

Product of the Day

Cleansing Spa Water

I'll say right off the bat that I'm not a huge cleansing water girl. A lot of people (Zoe, Anna, Claire, etc.) love cleansing waters to remove all of their makeup--eyes included. I just haven't seen the results they have.

Product of the Day

Hydrating Makeup Removing Towelettes

Before everyone yells at me and tells me wipes don't work, just wait a minute. I love to use the regular Neutrogena removing towelettes as the first step in my nighttime cleansing routine. After getting my (truly excessive) eye makeup and mascara off with a wipe and then swiping my face once, I go in and use my cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. 

Like I said, I've been using the original Neutrogena towelettes for years, and when my grandma accidentally bought me the hydrating version, I thought it would be the same as the originals, but moisturizing. I wasn't correct, but I wasn't exactly impressed, either.

Product of the Day

Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub

I was really excited when I bought this scrub--I talked to the saleslady about replacing my beloved True Blue facial scrub, she recommended this, and she even gave me a free trial on my arm. That arm was the softest arm I had ever felt, so I splurged on the full sized pot. Personally, I think that was a huge mistake.

Skincare Review

I've had acne prone skin since I was born. That might sound like an exaggeration, but it's really not a huge one. By now, my face has calmed down a little bit, but not by as much as my dermatologist promised. I'm still bitter about her false hope, but that's beside the point.

Acne skincare is one of the hardest to find products for. Which ones really work? Which ones will be too oily or leave skin too dry? It's always a gamble, at least for me. But then a nice lady at Ulta introduced me to Mario Badescu, and I'm slowly starting to accept this man's power.

Product of the Day

Secret Garden Bath Bomb

Since I don't have a proper tub, I have never actually used a bath bomb in the way it was intended. When I walked into my local Lush store, I knew I had to find some way to make an exception. I decided that I would get out my little inflatable foot tub, fill it with hot water, and drop in a Secret Garden bomb.