bliss Triple Oxygen Cleansing Foam | SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel (on sale!) | Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
After the facial, she was nice enough to chat with me about what she observed… like I said, this facial was LIFE CHANGING. I explained that my skin was super dry from the winter air, so I was moisturizing like crazy. She then explained to me that thats exactly what was making me break out, creating a vicious cycle. Basically, I needed the stuff that was actually going to hydrate my skin, without all of the chemicals/additives/oils that could block my pores.
Enter: SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel. I decided to buy it and try it out the day she suggested it, and now I don’t ever want to live without this stuff! Seriously, I just bought two more backup bottles because it’s on sale on Amazon! It hydrates my skin, evens my skin tone, and helps brighten any dark spots that I created from being impatient and popping pimples I never should have popped. Again… gross, I know. (embarassed emoji!) She also told me about bliss spa’s Incredi-Peel wipes. You don’t need to use these no-rinse peel pads every day, but when you do, they’ll exfoliate and smooth your skin without irritating it by using this crazy weird technology that releases glycolic acid over time? Haha I mean, I don’t need to understand it, all I know is that they work great!
So, the moral of the story is that it only took me until my late twenties (ugh) to figure out how to properly take care of my skin. Better late than never though, right?!
Ok, now I’m done. Your turn!

I LOVE that drying lotion and all things Mario but I need to try out that gel ASAP. A friend gave it to me and it's just been sitting in my drawer because I didn't know how to use it haha!
Lauren, I couldn't be more with you on this post. I'm often told that I have such lovely skin by those I know on the internet, but in reality, it's my biggest struggle appearance-wise, and a constant source of embarrassment and frustration for me. (How am I this old and still struggling with this?!) On camera, my skin looks fine… but lighting, angles avoiding close-ups is how I accomplish it. 🙁 Booooo!
And I completely agree about the working from home thing. I don't always dress up or put makeup on, and therefore the mirror is often my worst enemy!
Anyway, thank you SO MUCH for these recommendations. I LOVE Bliss, and I used to use Mario Badescu's Drying Lotion and found it phenomenal. Need to pick it up again!
As for the creams, I highly suggest Smashbox's CC Cream. I hated the idea of using something like a foundation, but this stuff is super light and has SPF, and it blends SO naturally! I've tried a bunch and it's definitely my fave. Just use a little bit, though. Also: it's a tiny bottle but it lasts FOREVER! 🙂
xoxo!
Kelly | Kelly in the City
I love Dr.Jart BB Cream! It is perfect for those hot summer days that you don't want a full face of makeup! still provides coverage without the heavy feeling of foundation. And it has 45 SPF!