When I find a new beauty product I love, I can’t stop talking about it.  So taking in consideration that I’m currently utterly obsessed with these five goods, I knew it was only fair that I shared a rundown with all of you. Say hello to my top beauty products on rotation: a the best, miracle-working BB Cream, nontoxic lip gloss, a gentle and luxurious foaming cleanser, Heaven-on-Earth aloe booties (yes they’re a thing) and a life-changing hair masque.  All big claims, I know, but seriously I can’t get enough of them right now!  Truly MKR

No. One.  Tarte BB Tinted Primer.  I’ve never used a BB Cream, or any kind of primer for fear of breaking out.  But then I saw this picture on Womanista’s Instagram and I couldn’t hit up Sephora fast enough.  Tarte’s BB Tinted Primer is just as magical as it appears and so far hasn’t caused any adolescent-esqe breakouts.

No. Two.  Smith & Cult Lip Gloss.  My obsession with Smith & Cult continues as they’ve now launched their nontoxic lip gloss line in the prettiest shades of pink.  And while snatching up a couple tubes, you know I couldn’t pass up adding a few new shades of their nail polish to my collection.

No. Three.  One Love Organics Easy Does It Foaming Cleanser.  This foaming cleanser is perfect for sensitive skin and smells as good as it works.  Pair it with their charcoal heart sponge for a truly spa-like experience.

No. Four.  Aloe Gel-Lined Booties.  With all the damage I’ve done to my feet by stuffing them in ballet pointe shoes for years and pointy-toed 4+ inch heels, the damage is starting to catch up to me.  Luckily, I found these aloe and tee tree oil laced booties that are as refreshing as they are healing.

No. Five.  Macadamia Professional Hair Masque.  Recently I discovered this relatively unknown, but cult-esque brand Macadamia Professional.  While all of their products are amazing, I’m particularly smitten with their moisturizing hair masque.  Smother it on at night, shower it out in the morning, and it’s like all those days of straight ironing and curling have just disappeared.

Recently StriVectin posed a question to me; how do I put my best face forward?  And I thought instead of simply answering the question, why not instead invite StriVectin to spend the day with me and actually see how I put my best face forward.

You see since leaving the 9-to-5 cubicle grind behind and becoming an entrepreneur, I’m in the spotlight more than ever.  A spotlight I didn’t fully expect, but had to get comfortable with real quick.  Because being an entrepreneur means being your brand every moment, in every aspect, in every scenario, of every day.  Whether meeting with design clients to pick out the perfect textiles, speaking at a conference, running around town preparing to host a dinner party, or on set for a photo shoot, my face has to often literally represent my brand.

I remember getting pictures back from one of my first photo shoots for Waiting On Martha.  The pictures were untouched (read: not Photoshopped) and high resolution.  Do you know what it’s like to have your face up close and personal on a 32″ screen?!  Well if you’ve ever looked into a magnifying mirror, it’s similar to that…only way more magnified.  You see every flaw.  Every single flaw.

My skin is something I’ve struggled with since I was a teenager.  And while it’s improved in my 30’s, it’s still a daily struggle.  Now instead of battling acne, I’m battling the repercussions of not taking care of my skin in my younger years: discoloring and uneven skin tone from baking in the sun and scarring from the acne of my teens and even twenties.  That’s where StriVectin’s new Intensive Illuminating Serum comes in.  It has truly transformed my skin and helped me feel more confident on and off camera.

I’ll be sharing my daily routine and all the details from my thirty-day skin journey with StriVectin’s Brighten and Perfect system next week, but until then, I ask you: how do you put your best face forward?  Truly, MKR