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 Favorite pamper products

Lately, I have been into taking care of me. Before the pandemic started, I’d started getting into a habit of taking long baths, I was reading again…even journaling. Then we went into lockdown and I think I might have fallen into a funk. Everything was on lockdown and we weren’t going anywhere, not even to work. I started to think…what’s the point? I am loathe to admit that this went on for a while. I just could not shake the feeling of not caring.

Recently though, something changed. I began to see that not taking the time for me was hurting more than it was helping and I struggled to find myself again. The first step towards that was some pampering. I wanted to feel…alive. I know…dramatic but it’s the only way I can describe the feeling I was looking for. I wanted to feel like me again, so I started to make the necessary changes.

1^st up…pamper sessions. This may not apply to everyone, but after a good skincare and bath routine, I tend to feel awake and more in tune with my feelings. Perhaps more in control I dare say. Now in order for these sessions to do some good, I need a few things.

Face mask:

The mask depends on what I feel my skin needs in the moment. Usually I’m in the middle of a breakout when I’m stressed, so I tend to gravitate towards clearing or detoxifying masks. After, I use an overnight hydrating mask to restore the balance and leave me plump

Eye patch:

These I tend to use about once a week when I feel that my under eyes are looking dark or tired…which is a lot with a toddler and working from home.

Body scrub:

These I love no matter what. I use them in the shower on a daily basis and in the tub especially right before I shave. I love how they leave my skin feeling and looking soft and smooth.

Hair Mask:

I do go about twice a month for a salon deep condition, but in-between those times, I do have to maintain this mane on my own. I have a few that I go with and they always leave my hair feeling and looking moisturized for days

Heated face cloth: 

I found this while watching a YouTuber talk about her bath times. This is a fabulous addition to any pamper routine. I got a three pack on Amazon and it always has me feeling like I’m at a spa.

Bath Bomb:

Both fun and functional, I like to splurge on these from Lush. They are always so big and give off a nice fragrance to the bath. I tend to like the ones that have oils in them as I have DRY skin and I do find that they help with that. I also like the colors they give the bath. I’ve tried other ones but none of them really compare…at least so far.

Body butter/Body oil: 

My most recent addition is has been body butters and bath oils. I’m not sure why, as I find them so hydrating and soothing. I picked up the body butter from kiehls and it has been a game changers. The scent is subtle and the moisture last like nobody’s business. My biggest gripe with lotion and other body butters is that I’ll put it on at night and then wake up to dry skin…again! It was so frustrating that a lot of times I would just forgo the lotion or use Vaseline and stain my sheets. This body butter topped with body oil is *chefs kiss* and hallelujah…when I wake up my skin is still silky smooth.

*I do try other products but these are what I'm using at the moment and love. 

What pamper products do you find yourself reaching for?

Beauty Finds

I have a confession:

I am not the biggest foundation wearer. *gasp*

It's true...it really is.

It's usually too heavy and it makes my skin feel stiff and unnatural. When I do wear it, my t-zone is so oily that it tends to slide off and then I leave foundation all over the place. Trust me, it’s a mess. But I like the look of it when I do wear, how it makes my skin look flawless and a little more refined…smooth…pretty. Due to this fact, I’ve been on the lookout for a replacement. Something that I could wear everyday and not feel as if I’m in a mask. The closet I've found is the mousse foundation from Cover Girl. But to be honest, its not an everyday thing for me and I wanted more.

While in Macy’s the other day, I came across the MAC counter and this little tube of BB cream:

Go here to check it out: http://goo.gl/m19PhV

I decided to give it a whirl. It went on smooth and had a nice finish to it that I felt was close to wearing a hard core foundation. It didn’t feel as stiff as most foundations that I've tried and set to a nice finish. I still though, found it to be a bit heavy, but not as bad. I could see myself wearing this on a day to day basis though, which makes it worth the $30 that I spent on it.

I found the brush at Ulta and it helps in giving that nice smooth finish that one finds with foundation.

On a side note…how does one keep it from rubbing off on everything?



Check it out: http://goo.gl/ulDdSc

I have seen this eye cream all over YouTube for months now, but haven't had the chance to try it out. The other day, while in Ulta, I saw they had installed a benefit store. Perfect time to try this stuff out. They didn’t have a full jar, but the Benefit clerk was nice enough to give ma small sample to try out. According to her, it’s potent, so this little jar may last me a while. Now, I don’t have dark circles or fine lines yet…but I really don’t want them anytime either. So, I’m going to give this a try. I was using the Oil of Olay roller ball, but I ran out and wanted to try something new. So…we shall see how this goes.