Day:
Vitamin C Energizing Face Spritz
I love this product so much especially when I have to wake up really early to go to work. This is a great product that will instantly wake you up. It has Vitamin C from Camu Camu Fruit, which is an antioxidant and has more Vitamin C than orange, it is known to be beneficial for the skin to tighten, brighten, and lighten. Also contains aloe vera which soothes, hydrates, and moisturizes. Perfect for anyone, with any skin type. This product is the first thing that I put on my face but you can also use this anytime with or without makeup on just to freshen up.
Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster
This is a day serum, I apply this after the face spritz. This product also contains Vitamin C, and it contains green tea extract to nourish the skin. I love this product because it's really hydrating and my skin just drinks it up, it smoothes everything out, and it smells really good. It is oil-free, also great for all skin types. This product is great for traveling as well because you can twist the pump and it will lock, it will be secure in your luggage and don't have to worry about spills.
Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream
This is a day eye cream, it is great because it depuffs and reduces the appearance of dark circles. This product contains caffeine that refreshes and wake up tired eyes. It also contains Mica that will help brighten up your under eye and reflect light. A little bit of this product goes a long way, I apply it with my ring finger and tap gently. Best for all skin types. Origins is a brand that is made with natural ingredients.
The Body Shop Seaweed Mattifying Day Cream
I have combination skin, and this face moisturizer is a life saver! I notice that I am not as oily on my T-zone area and it really does mattify. Given wearing a primer, setting makeup with powder. This is my favorite face moisturizer and the only moisturizer that I've been using, it will be really tough to find another product like this. This product is for combination and oily skin types. I put this after my serum and eye cream.
Night:
The Body Shop Vitamin E Serum (left), The Body Shop Nourishing Night Cream (right)
These two are my combo at night because they are hydrating until I wake up the next day. Both products smell good and they work well together.
Tarte Maracuja Oil
If I'm not using the Vitamin E serum, I use this as an alternative. I usually change it up with this especially if my face needs some help from acne, etc. because I've seen improvement in my skin whenever I use this, this really does repair and hydrate. Maracuja oil is found from the Amazon. It is great to use on hair and cracked/dry cuticles as well.
Face Wash & Exfoliator:
The Body Shop Tea Tree Cool & Creamy Wash (left), The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleasing Facial Exfoliator(right)
I use the Tea Tree Face Wash on a daily basis am and pm. It is gentle on the skin, it is great for people who have sensitive and blemished skin because tea tree oil calms and smoothes the skin. I use this with my Boscia Konjac Sponge for an easier application. I use the Seaweed Exfoliator 2-3 times a week after the face wash. This product exfoliates and removes dead skin and also removes any flakiness due to dry skin. I have been using this all year last year and I've been repurchasing them over and over, I even have back-ups of these in my storage. You can get a great deal at The Body Shop because they always have a sale like 40% off, buy 2 get 1 free, buy 3 get 2 free, etc.
Tools:
Boscia Konjac Sponge with Bamboo Charcoal
This sponge makes sure that I distribute the product throughout my face. It is also easier for me to apply face cleaners on my face with this sponge. It penetrates deep into my skin than applying it with my hands. It is soft and gentle to use on the face and the charcoal detoxifies my skin . Boscia has different types of Konjac Sponge depending on skin type and skin concerns. This sponge doesn't accumulate bacteria because of the bamboo charcoal, and I hang it to dry. The one I have is for oily and combination skin types also for sensitive skin.
Clarisonic Mia 3
Blackhead Remover:
Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips
The only product that ever worked for me in removing blackheads around my nose area!
It is inexpensive and it does its job well.
Acne Spot Treatments:
The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil
I mainly use this to spot treat my acne when I get those occasional breakouts. I love this product because it really works, calms and soothes my skin, and I see results the next day. Tea Tree Oil has antibacterial properties that helps get rid of acne. I also made a mix of this product and water in a spray bottle, it is a great spritz for the face and also for your makeup brushes, it is similar to the one they sell at Lush.
Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment
If you haven't already checked out my post about this, go and read it after!
You will know what it does and why I love it so much.
Haircare:
-Tools:
Remington T-Studio Ceramic Pearl Professional Curling Wand in 1/2" to 1"
Ultra Chi Red 1 Inch Ceramic Flat Iron
Even though this product is a little pricey, it's a great investment because of it's quality. It heats up quickly, has a great range of heat setting. I only have to slide it through once and I don't find the need to do it over again. It is really effective especially for girls who have thick hair like me, and it saves me time. This also came with a case which is great for traveling. You can also use this to curl your hair. I got this at Ulta when they had the 20% off coupon.
Hot Tools 1-1/4 Inch Fliperless Curling Wand
I love this product when I had really long hair because it gave an effortless Victoria's Secret curls. It heats up quickly, and includes a heat-resistant glove. Normally I put mousse on my hair instead of hair spray because I don't want to get crunchy hair. It is easy to use, it is a great value as well. I bought this at Ulta and I got the 20% off coupon.
-Heat Protectant:
I barely apply hair tools on my hair because I want my hair to be really healthy, but when I do use hot tools I use this to protect my hair. I've been using this since high school and it has been great for me, this smells really good which makes my hair smell good.
-Detanglers:
This is a really affordable detangler that does the job. I've gone through two bottles of these so far, but I switch it off with the Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Whear Leave-in Conditioner. I know it's a leave-in conditioner, but it really detangles my hair well. I mainly use it to detangle my hair and to freshen it up.
-Leave-in Conditioners/Hair Treatments:
Macadamia Nourishing Leave-In Cream
I love using this product to tame baby hairs, and to get rid of frizziness.
It smells good, makes my hair manageable and easier to style and also smoothes my hair.
It's a 10 Miracle Leave-in Plus Keratin
This is a holy grail for me, my hair is smoother and healthier because of this. I have finished three bottles so far, I use it everyday after I use my detangling spray. It detangles, defrizzes, add shine, protects from heat, replaces lost keratin, strengthens hair, add hydration, and is great for all hair types. I usually buy this at Target because they sell 2 bottles for I believe $49.99, it is a great steal because one bottle is $40 each.
-Hair Mask:
Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque
Another holy grail product for me, I am now on my second tub and I use it every other day, but I have thicker, coarser hair than others so just depending on your hair on how often you use it a week. My hair is healthier and smoother because of this product, and also the other products I mention. I also find my hair less tangled on the ends when my hair dries after. It makes my hair more manageable and easier to maintain throughout the day. I found all my Macadamia hair products at my local TJ Maxx, if I'm not mistaken, you can also find them at Target.
Coconut Oil
Good old coconut oil from the grocery store is an alternative for your hair treatment. I usually do this once a week when I have time. I sometimes would put it on dry hair and just massage through my hands and to my hair and make sure it has a pretty decent amount of product distributed evenly, concentrating to the bottom part of my hair, or I use this after my shampoo. You can basically leave this on your hair for as long as you want.
-Hair Oils:
Agave Hair Oil
I love this hair oil! This is great for girls who have thick, coarse, frizzy, and also damaged hair. This product instantly smoothes my hair especially my ends. This product leaves your hair looking healthier and gives a little bit of glossy shine, it also smells really good! This is my holy grail product for a healthy hair. If this product is a little bit too pricey for you, I recommend the Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment, it's not as great as the Agave Hair Oil, but it is a good product nonetheless.
-Beachy Waves:
I basically use this during summer time to give me that beachy effortless waves. This product works and it is really affordable. I spray it on damp hair and just scrunch it, and just let it dry to achieve that beachy wave style.
I don't really have a favorite shampoo but I was just purchasing different scents from the Organix Brand. I like Organix because it's inexpensive, doesn't have sulfate (which dries hair), and it works pretty well.
