Kim left this comment on a previous post: Angela, my daughter and I enjoyed this post so much, she is the weekly pizza maker in our home, such a great idea, but the one thing my daughter mentioned was how beautiful your skin is, which I already happened to notice, I know you have already posted some beauty tips, but we thought it would be fun if you gave your readers your beauty regimine and what you use on your sakin daily, nightly and maybe if you do some monthly treatments as well. Enjoy your family, and your blessed new addition. Thanks for taking the time Angela, I am sure you are so busy. Sincerely, Kim
Your comments totally made my day, so I’d be happy to share what I do to my skin. I’ll be 35 in a few weeks and have a history of severe acne. I have tried a lot of things to try to get beautiful skin (or even normal looking skin) and finally found something that works for me. I don’t have a lot of time for myself, but I consider my skin routine as essential as brushing my teeth at night. I use a variety of different products and makeups, but most of them last me 6 months to a year. I also sell the brand of makeup I prefer so get a dealer discount, plus have money from teh sales to buy my personal products with. I spend very little actual money on product, but I would if I had too–it’s that good.
Morning: Shower–last thing before turning off the water I wash my face with Mary Kay Timewise 3-1 skincare bar–It costs $18 and lasts me about a year. Once a week, I follow up with the Microdermabraision Set. It’s so easy to use in the shower. I use leftover product on my arms which tend to be red and bumpy.
Right after I towel off, I apply Timewise Age Fighting Moisturizer in normal to dry, and follow up with Oil Free Hydrating Gel. If I will be outside all day, I use Timewise Day Solution under my moisturizer.
My makeup routine includes Concealer under my eyes and in the corners of my nose, Mineral foundation in Beige 1 (I use Ivory 2 in winter, and Beige .5 in between times.) On Cheeks I like mineral cheek colorin Shy Blush or Bold Berry. Occasonally I’ll use Sunny Spice or Mineral Bronzer instead for a super natural look.
On my eyes I use 3 mineral colors, a super light highlighting eye color (that I make sure blends into the corner and slightly under the eye), a medium tone on the lid and dark color in the crease which I blend all together with a clean powder brush. Some of my favorite combonations are: Moonstone, hazelnut, and chocolate kiss; Crystalline, Granite and Coal; and Crystalline, Blue Metal and Navy (discontinued but midnight star is a good substitute.)
I follow up my eye shadow with eyeliner in brown or black. If I want another color, I use a wet eyeliner brush with my mineral eye colors. And top it all off with black ultimate mascara (but can’t wait until my lash love arrives–I think I’ll like that even better.) One coat over all the lashes and several additional coats on just the tips to make them look longer.
On my lips I use Nourishine Lip Gloss. My favorite colors are Beach Bronze, Bronze Bliss, Fancy Nancy, or Sweet Raisin. For evening I use a neutral lip liner under my gloss.
At bedtime I start with Oil Free Eyemakeup remover on a cotton pad. Then wash with Timewise 3-1 cleanser for Oily to Combination skin. Then apply Timewise Night Solution; Timewise Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin, and finish off with Oily Free Hydrating Gel.
Whew, It took me a lot longer to write all that down than it does to actually do it :).
I also rub cocoa butter all over my stretch marks, feet, arms and elbows before getting into bed. I’d like to start dry brushing before my shower to help tighten my after baby skin and get rid of cellulite, but I seem to think of it after I’m already in the shower.
Other things that help my skin: Exercise (I do 15 minutes of intense exercise every day) and diet–plenty of water to keep skin from drying out and forming lines. Also I’m avoiding sugar (for weight loss) which makes my immune system stronger and prevents breakouts.
When I do get a blemish, I brew a cup of peppermint tea before bed and press the hot tea bag on the blemish–holding it there until it feels tingly from the mint. When I wake up it is much improved.
Whenever I take a bubble bath I use the Even Complexion Mask while I soak. It is amazing and makes my skintone look smooth and even.
This post was not designed to sell any products, but if you do decide to try something, I offer free shipping anywhere in the contiguous US and off a money back guarantee for up to 1 year after your purchase date. (You can even return it if you aren’t using it like you thought you would, or if the color is bad for you.)
When you say dry brushing to help your extra skin after a baby, what do you mean?
Rebecca, Dry brushing with a stiff brush designed for the purpose helps the body form collagen and elastin. Loose skin from having a baby or losing a bunch of weight is more likely to pull back into shape with dry brushing. Do a google search and you’ll find out more than I can tell you.
Angela, Thank you so much for taking the time to write all that out. I have been using Oil of Olay age defying for a while, have not been happy. So I would like to know how to order from you, and I am going to give it a whirl, I actually rarely wear make-up, but I would be interested in trying the rest of the beauty regimine, considering what I already spend on my beauty supplies, these would be a considerable savings. and I happen to be extremely frugal, but do believe in taking care of my skin also. Just as a side note, I am very happy to give you my business, I have written to you before through E-mail about frugality things, and you were very gracious in your writing and you got back to me in such a timely fashion, those things are important to me and I would guess most of you readers it definately keeps me coming back to your wonderful blog. Thanks again for your time, Sincerely, Kim
Thanks for talking abour your beauty routine. I do like Mary Kay products. They’re great. My favorite is the eye make-up remover. It’s worth every penny and then some…does an excellent job of removing my makeup, but not leaving my skin feeling greasy either :):) Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather 🙂
I LOVE MK! I should’ve known…you do have a MK face. I wish I had the microdermabrasion set right now!
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I’m also a MK Consultant! LOVE all the products you stated! Thanks for sharing your routine with us all! 🙂
My friend’s dermatologist told her to quit using dryer sheets to get rid of red bumps on upper arms. It worked for both of us. Just an fyi:-)
Thanks Danielle, I’ve never used them–so I’m not sure what’s causing mine. It seems that a good exfoliating and a thick moisturizer helps a lot.
I started doing skin brushing about 3 weeks ago and am very pleased with the results! It is certainly worth the 5 min. a day it takes. I do it right before bed along with my face and teeth. I got my brush & instruction pamphlet from T-Tapp. I also love the Mary Kay skin products I have. They work great on my super sensitive skin! Thanks for sharing with us!
I have red bumps on my upper arms too, and I don’t use dryer sheets either. I found a scrub in the shower with sugar or baking soda did help a bit if I remembered. I was told as a teenager by my doctor that it was folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicles).
I love dry brushing! My fourth boy is six weeks and dry brushing combined with taking alfalfa is melting away my belly! Check out t-tapp.com for a 15 minute workout that will help you lose INCHES within a week or two. Heard about it by a homeschooling mom of twelve who lost tons of weigbt. Google Charlotte Siems to see her story. It is a miracle. I used to go to the Y most nights to lose and keep off the weight. Her workput is an answer to prayer for this momma who struggles with weight. PS Did I mention that these results were with NO DIET CHANGE??? Combined with a healthy diet the results are amazing.
As for the skin, I am prone to acne and started using raw honey on my skin, due to my brother’s suggestion. It is so effective that I have given away all of my skin care products. Try it! Leave on for as long as you can (I do for fifteen to twenty minutes) and rinse off. Literally makes the skin glow.
Jeanine, I love T-Tapp. It is a great workout and very low impact. It has saved my Dad from back pain too. Thanks for the tip about the honey. That’s a new one to me and worth trying!