Just My Journal

Hi again! If you read my last skincare post, you know that I like to use a sugar scrub for my body. What I do is mix whatever body wash I'm using with some granulated sugar to make a simple scrub. I still like to do this, especially after a long day sweating it out on the tennis court. I also like to dry brush the skin. But my face routine has changed since we last talked. My skincare routine has become a lot gentler and I do think my face has benefitted from it. First I wash my face with CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (Normal to Oily Skin). I either use my fingers or put a pump on a Clarisonic to get a deeper clean. I have heard that using sugar on the face can leave micro tears, so unless it's a premade scrub made especially for the face I will stick to less abrasive methods. After that I pat my skin dry I put on an eye serum. It may sound silly to use an eye serum because I'm so young, but good skin care can never start too early. I...

Hey guys! So I just bought online the LORAC Nude Skinny Palette for $15 dollars (originally $133)! this great deal is part of the +Nordstrom  Anniversary Sale, which will probably end soon The first time I checked online, this palette was sold out which was a total bummer. but not today! I've been searching for a great neutral palette with a cheap price and this palette might be exactly what I've been searching for. it has 7 shades: 3 are matte, 3 are shimmery, and there is 1 highlighting color. (s/o to Jen +From Head To Toe   who featured this palette in her NORDSTROM Anniversary Sale Haul vid) It's really similar to the Naked Basics Palette which has 6 matte shades... but the price is $28. you do the math. In terms of color, the LORAC Palette has a lot more warm colors and tones which will (hopefully) go great with my skin tone. both come with a big mirror which is a plus, but no space for...