Drugstore Makeup Haul - March 2016

Over the past few weeks, I've picked up some drugstore makeup items from Jordana, NYX, and Milani.  I want to share what I bought with you Makeup Maniacs out there!

My Influenster Treat VoxBox!

Well Makeup Maniacs, Influenster is back at it again! This time they sent me the #TreatVoxBox filled with some lovely items from Weleda, Hills Bros. Cappuccino, and Yogi Tea!  I did get some other stuff too, but remember these were all sent to me for FREE for testing purposes ONLY!


Come see everything I got in my Influenster #TreatVoxBox and if you're interested in becoming an Influenster, go to their website www.influenster.com

The Manny MUA Palette!

Hi Makeup Maniacs!  Today I want you to check out the newest video I've uploaded on my YouTube Channel.  It showcases the new Manny MUA + Makeup Geek Collaboration Palette which is absolutely beautiful!

I bought this palette from the Makeup Geek website for $45.  Unfortunately, it is currently out of stock, but you can sign up for an email alert so that you know when it's back in stock.

Come see the swatches of this lovely palette and hear my quick, first impression in this 4 minute video.  Afterward, feel free to leave me your thoughts in the comments section below :-)

Starting My Korean Skincare Journey

 Hi Makeup Maniacs!  Hope everyone is doing well :-) 

Over my 42 years, I have noticed many changes in my skin.  I always had dry skin on my body, but my earliest memories of the skin on my face are associated with oil.  I would use Noxzema, which was a deep cleansing cream.  Anyone out there remember using this stuff?  It actually still exists!

Noxzema

The Noxzema was perfect for my oily skin at the time, but now that I am older, I suffer from sun damage, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation.  I have been looking for a skincare regimen that would address all of my "concerns", as well as, be gentle on my now combination skin.

Having seen so many Korean skincare products come on the scene lately, I decided I would test out their practice of layering products, especially at night. However, I will be using a multi-step system in the morning as well.

Here is the 6-step MORNING routine I will be implementing:

1. Wash with a cream or foam cleanser - Skinfood Aloe Vera Foaming Cleanse

2.  Tone using a gentle, moisturizing toner - TONYMOLY Floria Nutra-Energy Toner

3. Pat essence onto the skin - Missha Time Revolution Essence

4. Pat an ampoule (or a serum) onto the skin - Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule

5. Pat eye cream onto the delicate skin under & around eyes - Innisfree Eco Science Eye Cream

6. Moisturize and apply SPF by using a BB Cream - IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50

And if the morning routine looks daunting, here is the 10-step EVENING routine I will be trying out:

1. Wash with an oil cleanser to remove makeup - The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil

 

2. Wash with a cream or foam cleanser (yes, DOUBLE cleanse)

3. Exfoliate (2 times per week) - SkinFood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

4. Tone

5. Essence

6. Ampoule

7. Use a tissue facial mask (2 times per week) - Dermal Korean Collagen Essence Full Face Mask Sheets

8. Eye Cream

9. Moisturizer - Etude House Collagen Moistfull Emulsion

10. Moisturizing nighttime sleep mask - SUM 37 Waterfull Timeless Moisturizing Cream

Has anyone tried these methods?  If so, what were the results?  Let me know in the comments section and stay tuned for MY results, that I will be blogging about by the end of April!