Wash, Tone, Moisturize

The last couple of weeks I've received some comments and emails about my skin care routine, so I wanted to do a post about the products I use. Some of these items I've done reviews for in the past and have been using for year. Right now I'm using a make-up remover I don't care for, so it's not included, but got some great suggestions I'll be testing out in the future.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub
This wash is effective enough to fend off acne, but gentle enough to use everyday without drying me out, plus it smells delicious.

L'Oreal Go 360 Clean for Sensitive Skin 
I've been using this cleanser since it came out and I love it. I use it combined with my Oil of Olay Pro-X Cleaner. 

Oil of Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System
I use this cleanser almost everyday, but will skip a day or two depending on my mood. It's a great exfoliater and really helps my skin to glow.

Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner
This toner is awesome and because it's alcohol-free it doesn't dry out your skin. I use this every morning before moisturizing.

Oil of Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin

This is my holy grail product, I've used it since high school. I really love all of the Olay brand products and will probably start to use more as I age. Which, you know is happening right now so I should probably hop on it.

Mary Kay TimeWise Firming Eye Cream
This little betty is a gem, I only use it at night because it's a little bit thick and I don't like to layer make-up on top of it.  

My skin is pretty normal, but it's easily dried out so I mostly use sensitive skin products to stay on an even keel. Like, I said above, I've used most of these products for years and don't really care to stray. If I feel like my skin needs something more or what I'm using isn't working anymore, I'll always start to see what else is out there that I can try. 

What does your skin care routine look like? What are your holy grail products?  

Product Review: Mary Kay Nourishine Lip Gloss

Mary Kay Nourishine Lip Gloss ($13)

Some of my sorority sisters are Mary Kay beauty consultants and one of my advisors is the bomb.com at Mary Kay. Seriously, she's incredible, has had several of their pink cars, and always has fun activities and great products to try.

One item I've bought from a sister is the Mary Kay Nourishine Lip Gloss in Cream and Sugar. It's incredible. I've had it for a while and reach for it more and more every day. The gloss is so incredibly creamy and moisturizing, I've never tried anything like it before! It's more moisturizing and creamier than chapstick. I'm telling you girls, it's the best lip product I've had yet to try. It's like heaven on my lips.

The Cream and Sugar shade is a beautiful gold shimmer with just a tint of color and a ton of shine. They last for a while and don't leave any gross residue on your lips or balls of gloss in the creases. The shade has a strong tint, but is sheer enough to layer over lip colors. Another thing I love about these glosses are the smell, it has a hint of vanilla and nearly no taste. I can't stand to wear glosses that a bad smell or taste, I just won't ever wear them. 


From the site, the glosses are "formulated with enriching vitamins A and E.... soothes and softens lips, helping restore a youthful appearance while antioxidants fight against wrinkle-causing free radicals. The formula is saturated with over 80 percent of moisturizers and conditioners to instantly hydrate lips. Plus, it’s fortified with antioxidants that help protect lips from everyday environmental stress. It feels as great as it shines and looks fabulous". Oh, so that's why my lips are so banging right now. Thanks MK!

I seriously can't say enough good things about this gloss. It's my favorite. After this shade, I definitely plan on repurchasing and I can't wait to try more of the colors they offer. I've got my eyes set on Melon Sorbet and Pink Diamonds for my next purchases. Plus, 11 exciting new shades are coming out soon, Icicle, Mango Tango, Au Natural, Pink Parfait, Pink Sateen, Pink Luster, Berry Tart, Café Au Lait, Rich Spice, Rock 'n Red, and Red Passion. So I can't wait to check those out, I love nude-pink colors and with winter around the corner I'm looking for some rich shades as well.

If you want to check it out for yourself, here's my friends Mary Kay site and her Facebook page for more info or orders. 

Have you tried Mary Kay products before? What's your favorite lip gloss?

FTC: This product was bought on my own using my own funds. This post is not sponsored by any person or company. All reviews are 100% my own thoughts and experiences of the products.