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It has been a while since I have done a discover beauty post.

Mostly because I prefer quality & truth over quantity. 

I made the promise (to myself) that I would use more natural

products, skincare mostly. 

My skin was rebelling against me. 

My tried and true's were giving me the finger and 

I found myself lost in the aisles and at counters

searching for a solution, with a kung-fu grip on my 

wallet. So I played and tested. Got trial versions of a couple 

of items but the bundle was cut down and I thought that I could

share with you all my daily regimen for skin cleanse and care.

Beginning In Shower.

this is probably the simplest, but was the hardest to 

narrow down. Apparently over time I developed a skin allergy

to scented and overly perfumed soaps.

(I know, let's all shed a single tear on that one)

After walking up the bath aisle with arm loads of

everything and accumulating a Y2K hoarders amount of 

body washes underneath the sink, I have found my holy grail.

 1. Aveeno-

(Duh) How did I not try this during round 1?

No it doesn't smell like a nymph frolicking in the valley, but it does

leave my skin unbelievably moisturized and not at all stripped.

2. Chloe Shower Gel- 

Chloe is my "signature" scent...I have tried purchasing other fragrances 

but I am a Chloe girl through and through. 

Just in case there is a gal out there that doesn't know this I will reiterate the 

importance of layering your fragrance. 

In order for your fragrances that you spend your hard earned moo-lah

on, you must layer it properly. And it starts in the shower. 

Get that loofah and lather up with it last. This is not your cleansing 

wash, it is your dose of decadence. Afterwards, you will 

 add your lotion and parfum on your pulse points. Et voila.

The elevators are not shellacked with the scent, but the nose of 

the cute guy in the break room will definitely perk up. 

 

3. Sweet Lavender Soap Bar from Anthropologie.

Sometimes I need to remind myself I'm French. And with cometh French 

genes, cometh the bars of soap that take you to Provence. 

It is necessary and this soaps' scent lasts til the last sliver. 

I typically use this after I use the Aveeno at night. It makes

climbing into my nighties feel a little bit more feminine and fresh. 

And my husband is a fan of it too! There is nothing worse than 

coming to bed with layers of a "day time" fragrance on. It kind of 

allows my body to turn down.

Onto my face!

Aside from the random DIYs this routine

is Catholic school nun strict. 

I changed it once and my skin gave me a lashing out of this world

in the form of acne and  scarring and dullness.

1. Olay 4-in-1 Daily Facial Cloths.

These are perfect for a gal like me that doesn't wear much makeup

on a daily basis. Gets the grit out and doesn't leave my skin sad and stiff.

After I lather my face with the cloth, I follow up with a $5 facial scrubber

from Sephora. It gets deep into my pores without leaving my skin raw. 

2. Clearsil Acne Cleansing Pads. 

Hormones are bitch. Period. 

And that is the main source of my headaches when it comes to

skin care. So these pads keep those zits in check.

3. Orange Blossom Water

My bit of nature. I usually interchange this with rose water as 

my toner and correcter. Just pour it in a spritzer bottle

 and let it air dry.

 I purchase mine at the Farmer's Market

for the low low. Not into spending "bill money" for a natural resource. 

 That's just me...

4. Cleasil Acne Treatment Cream.

As mentioned before, the monthly demons that 

show their face on my face are aggravating. This 

on the spot day/night cream gets those suckers in their place.

5. Grapeseed Oil

The craziest bit of yesness for my skin. 

For a long time I thought that adding oil was a no no for 

women of colour with oily/combo complexions. 

I was proven so wrong. Yes, it is an oily oil, but my skin completely

drinks this stuff up and is left uber soft. I mean if I could put my eyelids and brows

up here for a touch and feel I would. It's magic and your must try. Especially

for your night time routine. Your pores won't be clogged and grossed.

 You will wake up looking like your were kissed my angels. 

I promise.

I hope this helped those of you going through the motions

of figuring your largest & most important organ out.

If have any questions or skincare recommendations 

leave them in the comments.

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