My Fall Beauty Refresh

Like I mentioned above, I recently went on a Fresh-bender.  This rose mask makes my skin feel ultra-hydrated and smooth. It has a cooling gel formula (that smells like roses) that works with cucumber extract and aloe vera to calm the skin.  And for my sensitive skin, this is a God-send! 

I’ve shared this Mario Badescu cream before, and I still turn to it for a solid spot treatment when I break out.  With papaya extract and glycolic acid, it helps even my skin tone and help skin turnover when it’s looking a little dull. It’s very rich, so I like to use it sparingly and only when-needed. Great, great renewal cream! 

I picked up this special edition lip scrub at Create & Cultivate last month, and I can’t be caught without it now.  It tastes and smells like a Sprinkles cupcake, which is AMAZING and right up my alley. But most importantly, the lip scrub is packed with essential oils that hydrate and gently exfoliate my lips so I can keep the perfect pout. Aaand it’s paraben free, which is so important in my book! 

This perfecting mask is one of my favorites right now. A bit pricey, but so worth it. The cream has a lovely whipped consistency that feels ultra light on the face.  It’s cooling, smells amazing, and works to kill free radicals (we have the black tea to thank for that).  I’ve found that my fine lines do seem to have decreased, and I’ve enjoyed a mask a handful of times in the past few weeks. I mean really, who can say not a great face mask?!

So I’m really pleased with the coverage of IT Cosmetics’ Bye Bye Foundation.  You know I’m partial to my snail repair BB cream, so it takes a lot to get me to say that.  At this price point, I think this tinted moisturizer is definitely worth trying.  And if your skin is like mine, it needs a switch-up sometimes between foundation and bb creams throughout the year.  This foundation will be mine for fall. 

I’m always open to trying new mascaras, and this one does not disappoint. I received it in my IT Cosmetics set (ordered straight from the infomercial…I was hooked!). It adds great volume to my lashes, making them look longer and fuller. I love that it applies evenly too; it doesn’t clump or break off. 

A microneedle dermaroller is the biggest game-changer in my routine. I struggle with acne scarring and fine lines, and this tool is key in improving my skin’s look and feel.  I use mine in two ways; I use it lightly before applying makeup before a big event.  I gently roll the dermaroller around my face once, and swear it helps plump up the collagen and hide my fine lines.  Secondly, I use it once a week with a bit more force; I treat my entire face at night to help the skin cells turnover to keep things fresh and renewed. 

I’ve been a big Beautycounter fan for years, and its Countertime Collection is so, SO strong.  The Rejuvenating Cream (formerly known as Restorative Night Cream) is incredibly light, but it locks in the much-needed moisture…all while I’m asleep.  It simply feels wonderful on my face, and it’s nontoxic so I can feel great about using it every night. 

My skin could be considered “acne prone” when I’m stressed, alright (and hello, that’s my entire fall), so this nourishing cream is right up my alley. It’s by a great small skincare company that approaches acne differently, and for that I love them. In the past I have used their face masks which are absolutely incredible.

This cream feels extremely hydrating upon application, making my skin feel soft and supple.  I also really appreciate that it helps repair skin tone and damage from previous blemishes and scarring. I like to use this cream whenever my skin is irritated and needs some extra TLC. 

I’ve started using this floral toner after I wash my face with the soy cleanser. It’s a cooling, balancing formula that seems to help even my overall skin tone with regular use. Its scent is rose, but it’s not overpowering like many can be. 

I wash my face both day and night, but I don’t want to use a cleanser with harsh salicylic acid twice a day. So this gentle soy cleanser is a great compliment to my beauty routine; I use it every morning in the shower to wash my face. I love it because it doesn’t leave my skin too dry afterwards like some cleansers do. I feel it cleanses AND tones too, which is nice to see. 

I LOVE this concealer by IT Cosmetics. I literally bought it straight from the infomercial.  I use it solely as a spot concealer on my face for breakouts and never need to reapply during the day or worry about it. It’s truly a full-coverage concealer that doesn’t look too cakey by putting years on your face. 

In order to slough off summer skin, I’m using this great exfoliant by Fresh. It gentle removes dead skin, but also works to purify and balance as it goes.  That’s incredibly important to me during this transitional season so that my skin stays hydrated and bright, ready for me to take on the crisp, dry air. 

This nourishing lipstick is my new best friend. It’s another great find by IT Cosmetics, and it’s doing wonders for my lips under my signature pink pout.  It’s one of the first lipsticks that I’ve found that offer the benefits of a lip balm (anti-aging, hydrating and conditioning) but actually has a long-lasting color too.